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Dose increase or not …??

Trying to workout if I need a T3 increase - have heart tightness, freezing cold, high BP normal temp, higher than normal pulse ? I’m struggling to work out...

Trying to workout if I need a T3 increase - have heart tightness, freezing cold,...

Anon_77

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Can TSH 4 over 10years cause Symptoms?

I've paid for private blood tests over the years and had some NHS blood tests and the only red flag has been very low vitamin D which has been ongoing for 10...

I've paid for private blood tests over the years and had some NHS blood tests an...

HarrieM

•2 years ago

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Levo dose battle - blood result help needed!

Hi Team Thyroid, Hoping you might be able to help me with your brilliant knowledge.. I started on 50 mcg Levo when first diagnosed with hypothyroidism in...

Hi Team Thyroid, Hoping you might be able to help me with your brilliant knowle...

SleepingDisco

•2 years ago

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diagnosis?

I 've been feeling tired on and off for 18 months, with throat and upper chest irritation. I used to run a lot but found myself struggling to recover...

I 've been feeling tired on and off for 18 months, with throat and upper chest i...

mrthroat

•2 years ago

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deciphering blood results

could someone help with these test results please? My ferritin was 15 managed to get it up a bit but I feel so desperately tired still… currently on 75 Levo...

could someone help with these test results please? My ferritin was 15 managed to...

Dondays

•2 years ago

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Gastrografin - Yes or No?

I am due a CT Colonography and have been given Gastrografin to take prior to this. On the bottle it says "If you have an allergy to iodine do not take...

I am due a CT Colonography and have been given Gastrografin to take prior to thi...

MarnieB

•2 years ago

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I’ve been taking too much T3

please can someone help. I’m taking 50 mcg levo and 10 mcg lio (2x 5 mcg) daily. However I’ve just checked my meds and realised for the last month I’ve been...

please can someone help. I’m taking 50 mcg levo and 10 mcg lio (2x 5 mcg) daily...

Simba53

•2 years ago

15 Replies

thyroid knee

my knee is swollen/ misshaped today. Is this myopathy related? Thanks

Denny39

•2 years ago

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Thyroid meds and kidney problems

hi everyone ❤️ Well just about had life now.. 😔 My thyroid journey as been fought with trying to get the right thyroid medication, as many on here will...

hi everyone ❤️ Well just about had life now.. 😔 My thyroid journey as been f...

birkie

•2 years ago

8 Replies

mucin ideas?

Just discovered ’hypothyroid mucin’ is a thing! Mind blown 🤯 This explains my solid tops of arms, super sore lower legs cankles despite being fairly slim....

Just discovered ’hypothyroid mucin’ is a thing! Mind blown 🤯 This explains my...

Regenallotment

•2 years ago

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Can anyone give any advice on TPO levels?

recently diagnosed with underactive thyroid and feeling much better since taking meds. Now been sent for more bloods and TPO has come back at 52.1 out of...

recently diagnosed with underactive thyroid and feeling much better since taking...

Jive15

•2 years ago

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T3 "eating" up my HRT hormones? Hypo

I am hypo and have been taking T3 only for a couple of weeks after previously taking nothing (I cannot get on with levo, and a T3 only regime worked...

I am hypo and have been taking T3 only for a couple of weeks after previously ta...

blogfrog

•2 years ago

21 Replies

ParialcThyroidecomy

Hi A few weeks.ago I had a Partial Thyroidectomy struggling to cope with.my hoarse voice so frustrating I cant talk?....when will I get my voice back? In...

Hi A few weeks.ago I had a Partial Thyroidectomy struggling to cope with.my hoa...

Weebob52

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Headache Help

Latest Medichecks results - TSH - 0.55 mu/L (0.27 - 4.2) T3 - 5.1 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) T4 - 19.5 pmol/ (12-22) CRP - 0.98 mg/L (0 - 5) Ferritin - 72.2 ug/L...

Latest Medichecks results - TSH - 0.55 mu/L (0.27 - 4.2) T3 - 5.1 pmol/L (3.1 ...

Jutokids

•2 years ago

23 Replies

blood sugars raised!

Ive been on Levothyroxine for two years and after my blood sugars (always low previously) are pre diabetic. Ive read that Levo can do this...my question is:...

Ive been on Levothyroxine for two years and after my blood sugars (always low pr...

Chicadee16

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Latest blood test results... 12 weeks pregnant...

Hello everyone, As you may see from my previous posts, I had my underactive thyroid condition picked up on, unusually perhaps, by a gynaecologist I'd been...

Hello everyone, As you may see from my previous posts, I had my underactive thy...

Rubiales

•2 years ago

6 Replies

100mg levothroxine

Hi everyone just a quick question is there a shortage on 100mg levothroxine mercury Pharma brand please .

Hi everyone just a quick question is there a shortage on 100mg levothroxine merc...

Denne

•2 years ago

4 Replies

administrater says I should contact

whey I need to contact administrater

Topie

•2 years ago

2 Replies

T3 and Mucin... fluid loss?

Hi all, today was the first time I had come across the term 'Mucin' and it seems that is possibly responsible for my weight gain over the last year?... So I...

Hi all, today was the first time I had come across the term 'Mucin' and it seems...

TiggerMe

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Adrenal Cortex for intolerance of T3

Hello! I have been struggling to tolerate T3 containing medication for 2 years (tried all variations). I recently found I have low cortisol (saliva test)...

Hello! I have been struggling to tolerate T3 containing medication for 2 years...

Hidden

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Why are doctors hesitant to prescribe T3?

Ever since i got prescribed T4 in February my fatigue worsened over time. I keep reading on this forum and everyone is so helpful. I think i have poor...

Ever since i got prescribed T4 in February my fatigue worsened over time. I keep...

Sofie007

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Recently diagnosed with Hyper Thyroid. Where to go?

My NHS endocrinologist seems far too busy, so I am looking for private treatment. Also, I infer from the leaflet that he's sent that his standard...

My NHS endocrinologist seems far too busy, so I am looking for private treatment...

Oona129

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Supplements for iron

I have had the following blood tests: Serum ferritin level 41 ug/L [10.0 - 322.0] Serum folate level 23.5 ug/L [5.4 - 24.0] Should I take some iron tablets...

I have had the following blood tests: Serum ferritin level 41 ug/L [10.0 - 322...

Luci20

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Pregnancy - TSH and FT4 levels

Background: early last year I had an episode of hyperthyroidism, followed by an episode of hypothyroidism, and then it went back to normal, within about six...

Background: early last year I had an episode of hyperthyroidism, followed by an...

svenena

•2 years ago

1 Reply

helvella - Vade Mecum for Thyroid

helvella - Vade Mecum for Thyroid The term vade mecum means: 1.A referential book such as a handbook or manual. 2.A useful...

helvella - Vade Mecum for Thyroid The term vade mecum means: 1.A referential b...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

9 Replies

Advice before Endo appointment

Hi Everyone I would greatly appreciate some advice before a first meeting with a private endo (known to prescribe t3) next week. I am clearly a very poor...

Hi Everyone I would greatly appreciate some advice before a first meeting with ...

Sorchameadhbh

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Iron blood test results

I recently had a full iron panel done. I would be grateful if I could get some feedback on my results. I gave up vitamin c and my multivitamin patch which...

I recently had a full iron panel done. I would be grateful if I could get some ...

Caze

•2 years ago

1 Reply

5mg T3

Good afternoon everyone, What do people do when prescribed with 5mcg of T3. Is it possible to source 5mg and if so at what cost, or do you cut 10mcg or...

Good afternoon everyone, What do people do when prescribed with 5mcg of T3. Is...

rocketrob01

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Why the reluctance to take medication?

Hi all, I have subclinical hypothyroidism based on recent test but I think GP will need another in 3 months to consider lexothyroxine. I've seen online some...

Hi all, I have subclinical hypothyroidism based on recent test but I think GP w...

katep82

•2 years ago

18 Replies

CONFUSED ABOUT DIAGNOSIS

HI, I'm hoping you lovely people can shed some light on my situation. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (TSH 10) earlier this year after many, many years of...

HI, I'm hoping you lovely people can shed some light on my situation. I was dia...

Buntikins

•2 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for September 2022

Dose increase or not …??

Can TSH 4 over 10years cause Symptoms?

Levo dose battle - blood result help needed!

diagnosis?

deciphering blood results

Gastrografin - Yes or No?

I’ve been taking too much T3

thyroid knee

Thyroid meds and kidney problems

mucin ideas?

Can anyone give any advice on TPO levels?

T3 "eating" up my HRT hormones? Hypo

ParialcThyroidecomy

Headache Help

blood sugars raised!

Latest blood test results... 12 weeks pregnant...

100mg levothroxine

administrater says I should contact

T3 and Mucin... fluid loss?

Adrenal Cortex for intolerance of T3

Why are doctors hesitant to prescribe T3?

Recently diagnosed with Hyper Thyroid. Where to go?

Supplements for iron

Pregnancy - TSH and FT4 levels

helvella - Vade Mecum for Thyroid

Advice before Endo appointment

Iron blood test results

5mg T3

Why the reluctance to take medication?

CONFUSED ABOUT DIAGNOSIS

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