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Getting ready for new labs - what’s the definitive list to test for?

Hello to the hive. I’ve finally found a lab not too far from me to test FT3 & FT4 (along with TSH). My question is what is the definitive list of required...

Hello to the hive. I’ve finally found a lab not too far from me to test FT3 & FT...

rustyempire

•2 years ago

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Allergic to Levothyroxine

I just wondered what it feels like to be allergic to Levothyroxine or have it not agree with you. I'm increasing slowly from 50 to 75mcg of Levothyroxine...

I just wondered what it feels like to be allergic to Levothyroxine or have it n...

Kazzyloulou

•2 years ago

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Best place to get bloods done and timings of Armour Thyroid before

Hi there, just wondered if anyone could advice on the best place to get private blood test done TSH/T4/T3 and any tips on actually taking the blood please!...

Hi there, just wondered if anyone could advice on the best place to get private ...

Blanche1960

•2 years ago

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Advice please

Dear lovely knowledgeable people your excellent advice please, I've just got back from the GPs and I'm very deflated. Results from MMH on 10/10 were FT3 3.8...

Dear lovely knowledgeable people your excellent advice please, I've just got bac...

Auders

•2 years ago

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Thiroyd and Armour Medication sourcing

Hi All I’m wondering if anyone would be able to help guide me on where to source thiroyd (if it’s still available) or a clean thyroid s (Thailand) or Armour....

Hi All I’m wondering if anyone would be able to help guide me on where to sourc...

HealthyLife22

•2 years ago

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Got my blood results printed! Never seen results before so any insight greatly appreciated!

The 1st print out is most recent results for thyroid. Dr increased levo from 100mg to 125mg after this

The 1st print out is most recent results for thyroid. Dr increased levo from 100...

Ktez

•2 years ago

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recent bloods test

hi I went to see the antenatal clinic and they wanted to do bloods and ive just got them back. Not spoken to a doctor yet just want to see what everyone...

hi I went to see the antenatal clinic and they wanted to do bloods and ive just...

Tinal25

•2 years ago

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appointment update

i had my appointment with endrocolgist today and he said my thyroid is normal he couldn't explain why I had high ft4 and lowest tsh in Sept. I asked could the...

i had my appointment with endrocolgist today and he said my thyroid is normal h...

France92

•2 years ago

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appointment update

i had my appointment with endrocolgist today and he said my thyroid is normal he couldn't explain why I had high ft4 and lowest tsh in Sept. I asked could the...

i had my appointment with endrocolgist today and he said my thyroid is normal h...

France92

•2 years ago

Latest results - pondering next steps

Hi I've just had the results for my Medichecks Ultimate Performance Test back. I followed the protocol; fasting, blood test at 9am, no thyroid meds for 24...

Hi I've just had the results for my Medichecks Ultimate Performance Test back....

Decant

•2 years ago

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Odd sensation around neckline?

The last few days I've noticed that I've automatically gone to pull my top or hair away from my neckline, even on waking, I've always hated high necks, even...

The last few days I've noticed that I've automatically gone to pull my top or h...

mrskiki

•2 years ago

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can I take prometrium 3.5 hrs post synthroid?

tsh doubled when taking vitamin d and c 3.5 hours after synthroid within two weeks.

tsh doubled when taking vitamin d and c 3.5 hours after synthroid within two wee...

Mccrae

•2 years ago

1 Reply

how best to reduce T3 please?

Hello everyone I’m about to have an update with the private Endo. I’m currently on 112.5 mcg Levo (only 2 weeks into increase from 100mcg) and am feeling I...

Hello everyone I’m about to have an update with the private Endo. I’m currentl...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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call from my GP surgery re Private prescription (EDITED)

just had a call from my GP surgery asking me to book a telephone appointment re my private prescription. My usual GP is on long term sick and he had no...

just had a call from my GP surgery asking me to book a telephone appointment re ...

Simplyred57

•2 years ago

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Moving from Spain to UK will force change of brand?

I’m currently living in Spain and taking eutirox 88mg and 100mg alternate days. Im moving back to the UK and have looked at helvella useful list of types of...

I’m currently living in Spain and taking eutirox 88mg and 100mg alternate days. ...

Jacarilla

•2 years ago

1 Reply

blood tests

Hi All, I have doctors on Friday morning as I think my level of thyroxine to low due to joint pain, anxiety hair loss very dry skin. Just double checking if...

Hi All, I have doctors on Friday morning as I think my level of thyroxine to lo...

Marinello69

•2 years ago

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how do you know if teva doesn't suit you?

hi all I've read on here a number of times that people don't get on with teva levothyroxine. I changed my dose a few weeks agoback to 125 levo and 10 t3....

hi all I've read on here a number of times that people don't get on with teva...

BiscuitBaby

•2 years ago

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high ft4 how does it feel?

Hello, I have been feeling awful the last few weeks, lots of anxiety and zero energy. Is this what high ft4 and low ft3 feels like? I would like to know how...

Hello, I have been feeling awful the last few weeks, lots of anxiety and zero en...

Sofie007

•2 years ago

15 Replies

The importance of zinc for hypothyroid people

Zinc is an important mineral especially for us hypos. When it comes to blood tests, it should be noted these are NOT reliable for determining whether or not...

Zinc is an important mineral especially for us hypos. When it comes to blood tes...

blogfrog

•2 years ago

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When to take second dose T3 prior to blood test?

I have a blood test to check levels next week. I take Levo in the morning around 6am along with 5 mcg Lio and then another 5mcg Lio around 6pm in the evening....

I have a blood test to check levels next week. I take Levo in the morning around...

Piglet1956

•2 years ago

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Low Estrogen adds 30% increased Diabetes risk!! Who knew...?

Listened to this today whilst out walking.... It makes me so angry the mistreatment of our thyroid condition and then the whole crappy peri-menopause /...

Listened to this today whilst out walking.... It makes me so angry the mistreat...

TiggerMe

•2 years ago

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T3 other than Tiromel I can buy?

Hello. I'd be most grateful if someone could PM me details of reliable source for T3 please? Been on Tiromel but been reading there are better ones out...

Hello. I'd be most grateful if someone could PM me details of reliable source ...

M33R4

•2 years ago

1 Reply

I don't know what to do :(

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid back in 2018. I assume it's autoimmune related as my anti body score was 410.8 but it's never been stated as such....

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid back in 2018. I assume it's autoimm...

BluePumpkin

•2 years ago

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Liquid levoroxine 19 in.. 😞

Hi everyone💖 Well 19 days on liquid levoroxine and it's hell..😭 Started with the symptoms on around day 5..stomach/ bowle noise cramps, pain, sicky...

Hi everyone💖 Well 19 days on liquid levoroxine and it's hell..😭 Started with...

birkie

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Thyroid and Positive ANA Test

I have an under active thyroid and have been on 150 Levothyroxine for a few years. Latest blood tests show my thyroid is where it should be. Last year my...

I have an under active thyroid and have been on 150 Levothyroxine for a few year...

Plug123

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Stopping Block and Replace

Been on B&R many years for Graves/TED and now considering if it's time to stop and check for remission. I am in no rush but would welcome comments to help...

Been on B&R many years for Graves/TED and now considering if it's time to stop...

asiatic

•2 years ago

24 Replies

how to warm up

i am looking for tips in how to warm up, what works for you?drinks, type of blankets, hot water bottles? Type of clothes?when you are outdoors? Etc. not...

i am looking for tips in how to warm up, what works for you?drinks, type of bla...

Mividauk2

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Biotin before testing

I take a b complex, which contains 150μg biotin, how long should I stop taking it before my test?

I take a b complex, which contains 150μg biotin, how long should I stop taking...

Kriticat

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Any reviews on this nutrient test please?

Wondering if anyone has used this nutrient test....it appeared on my FB page Price seems very reasonable! But, I'm doubtful about their use of the word "...

Wondering if anyone has used this nutrient test....it appeared on my FB page Pr...

DippyDame

•2 years ago

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mercury 50mg levothyroxine

I wondered if mercury supplier of 50g levothyroxine is still available, I have tried alot of pharmacist, but don't seem to be able to get it. Thankyou

I wondered if mercury supplier of 50g levothyroxine is still available, I have...

AHPH1

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for October 2022

Getting ready for new labs - what’s the definitive list to test for?

Allergic to Levothyroxine

Best place to get bloods done and timings of Armour Thyroid before

Advice please

Thiroyd and Armour Medication sourcing

Got my blood results printed! Never seen results before so any insight greatly appreciated!

recent bloods test

appointment update

appointment update

Latest results - pondering next steps

Odd sensation around neckline?

can I take prometrium 3.5 hrs post synthroid?

how best to reduce T3 please?

call from my GP surgery re Private prescription (EDITED)

Moving from Spain to UK will force change of brand?

blood tests

how do you know if teva doesn't suit you?

high ft4 how does it feel?

The importance of zinc for hypothyroid people

When to take second dose T3 prior to blood test?

Low Estrogen adds 30% increased Diabetes risk!! Who knew...?

T3 other than Tiromel I can buy?

I don't know what to do :(

Liquid levoroxine 19 in.. 😞

Thyroid and Positive ANA Test

Stopping Block and Replace

how to warm up

Biotin before testing

Any reviews on this nutrient test please?

mercury 50mg levothyroxine

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All posts for October 2022

Getting ready for new labs - what’s the definitive list to test for?

﻿Allergic to Levothyroxine

Best place to get bloods done and timings of Armour Thyroid before

Advice please

Thiroyd and Armour Medication sourcing

Got my blood results printed! Never seen results before so any insight greatly appreciated!

﻿recent bloods test

﻿appointment update

﻿appointment update

Latest results - pondering next steps

﻿Odd sensation around neckline?

can I take prometrium 3.5 hrs post synthroid?

how best to reduce T3 please?

call from my GP surgery re Private prescription (EDITED)

Moving from Spain to UK will force change of brand?

blood tests

﻿how do you know if teva doesn't suit you?

high ft4 how does it feel?

The importance of zinc for hypothyroid people

When to take second dose T3 prior to blood test?

Low Estrogen adds 30% increased Diabetes risk!! Who knew...?

﻿T3 other than Tiromel I can buy?

﻿I don't know what to do :(

﻿Liquid levoroxine 19 in.. 😞

Thyroid and Positive ANA Test

﻿Stopping Block and Replace

﻿how to warm up

﻿Biotin before testing

Any reviews on this nutrient test please?

﻿mercury 50mg levothyroxine

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

Topics

Archive

Allergic to Levothyroxine

recent bloods test

appointment update

appointment update

Odd sensation around neckline?

how do you know if teva doesn't suit you?

T3 other than Tiromel I can buy?

I don't know what to do :(

Liquid levoroxine 19 in.. 😞

Stopping Block and Replace

how to warm up

Biotin before testing

mercury 50mg levothyroxine