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A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

I’m forever grateful that I accidentally bumped into this forum. I don’t know if my life would be worth living! My GP and endocrinologist made me so I’ll and I...

I’m forever grateful that I accidentally bumped into this forum. I don’t know if...

Rosebud1955

•2 years ago

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thyroid lab example from past (Graves)

cein this is picture is of a lab result from 11/09/2011. I didn’t test my antibodies until years later. In 2017, my TPOab was over 900 H, TSI ab in 5/28/2018...

cein this is picture is of a lab result from 11/09/2011. I didn’t test my antibo...

JennaShi

•2 years ago

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Hypothyroidism and the medication conundrum..

Hi guys, I hope all are well. Apologies from the outset if this post drones on! My experience, from diagnosis and then living with hypothyroidism hasnt...

Hi guys, I hope all are well. Apologies from the outset if this post drones on!...

Hoopy83

•2 years ago

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Should I add T3 or increase T4?

My last blood results made me think I have a conversion problem. Tsh 1.58 (0.27-4.2) FT4 19.6 (12-22) FT3 3.91 (3.10-6.8) I have been on levothyroxine 50 mcg...

My last blood results made me think I have a conversion problem. Tsh 1.58 (0.27-...

Sofie007

•2 years ago

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Thyroid medication journey. What's yours?

Having had a rubbish few weeks with my thyroid meds, I was just wondering what others journey's were like on finding out what type and dose suited you? How...

Having had a rubbish few weeks with my thyroid meds, I was just wondering what o...

Kit_Monster

•2 years ago

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Confused over recent test results

Hello, I had the thyroid test done by Monitor my health in Feb 2022 and my TSH was raised (4.48). Visited GP who ordered new tests July 2022 which showed TSH...

Hello, I had the thyroid test done by Monitor my health in Feb 2022 and my TSH w...

Macp17

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Act on good advice, read up, self advocate, write a report, embrace telecon - get a result?

I’ve been pondering on how I was so lucky to get well and on an optimal dose so quickly (relatively quickly). Factors: 1. Finding Thyroid UK only six...

I’ve been pondering on how I was so lucky to get well and on an optimal dose so ...

Charlie-Farley

•2 years ago

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current blood results from the endo

TSH 0.005 T4 11.4 T3 5.8 Magnesium 0.89 Sodium 136 potassium 5.0 creatinine 55 lipids 5.4 LDL 3.29 haemoglobin 141 MCV 96.5 endo was useless and...

TSH 0.005 T4 11.4 T3 5.8 Magnesium 0.89 Sodium 136 potassium 5.0 creatinine...

Suzannah17

•2 years ago

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T3 only dosing how high to go?

Hello, quick question to those of you on T3 only . I started T3 only earlier in the year after years of not doing well in T4. I've had a few ups and downs...

Hello, quick question to those of you on T3 only . I started T3 only earlier in ...

Hashiboy

•2 years ago

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Help need advice required Dr is going to decrease my T4 when i think he needs to add T3!

Taking 6 ml of levo oral solution per day. have many of hypothyroid symptoms including terrible brain fog, wake up 6 times a night, always cold the list...

Taking 6 ml of levo oral solution per day. have many of hypothyroid symptom...

Hashimotosucks

•2 years ago

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Blood result advice

Hello team Thyroid, I’ve had blood test results back after my GP helpfully requested everything I asked for! I had the test done at 9am - no food since the...

Hello team Thyroid, I’ve had blood test results back after my GP helpfully req...

SleepingDisco

•2 years ago

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please any details referrals of amazing private T3 literate endocrinologist in London.

Please if anyone can recommend a private endocrinologist in London that is T3 literate and knows why they are talking about. thank you

Please if anyone can recommend a private endocrinologist in London that is T3 li...

Chouchou1234

•2 years ago

1 Reply

B12 advice needed

Hi everyone. I posted a while back and you were all so helpful. I've taken a lot of advice from this forum, and my blood test results from last week show that...

Hi everyone. I posted a while back and you were all so helpful. I've taken a lot...

crabapple1

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Endo appointment help - bloods taken

Hi all. I have a follow up Endo appointment next week and would appreciate your advice. Currently taking 5mcg T3 x 3 times a day (total 15mcg daily) and T4...

Hi all. I have a follow up Endo appointment next week and would appreciate your...

KillashandraRee

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Aristo- aching joints and brain fog

hello, does anybody have problems with Aristo brand of levothyroxine? I started it 10days ago and noticed wrist/ hand stiffness and aching and yesterday a...

hello, does anybody have problems with Aristo brand of levothyroxine? I starte...

Mama196

•2 years ago

41 Replies

Suppliers of NDT please

Good morning all! Please can you send me the names of suppliers of NDTs as the chemical thyroxine is not working at all. (I guess by PM) Thanks so much ....

Good morning all! Please can you send me the names of suppliers of NDTs as the c...

Wandererdarling

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Why T3 not tested ..update following complaint

My last 2 requests for T3 to be checked were not undertaken by Lab . I formally complained to Royal Liverpool Uni Hosp and have received a reply , hope it...

My last 2 requests for T3 to be checked were not undertaken by Lab . I formall...

Nutty56

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Hashimoto's and arthritis

Can anyone tell me if having Hashimoto's can trigger flare ups with my arthritis as I am in a lot of pain at the moment

Can anyone tell me if having Hashimoto's can trigger flare ups with my arthritis...

Loopyloo243

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Advice re blood tests

As you know by previous threads im waiting to see endrocolgist for overactive treatment. Got appointment on 17th just had blood tests on tue for hospital and...

As you know by previous threads im waiting to see endrocolgist for overactive tr...

France92

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Blood tests and covid jab

Hi all, my mum is due to have her covid jab this week and then blood tests a week later to check her thyroid levels (she had her T3 trial stopped 6 weeks ago -...

Hi all, my mum is due to have her covid jab this week and then blood tests a wee...

Wired123

•2 years ago

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Cortisol level "normal"???

Good morning, could I get some advice on a recent blood test? The blood test last week was for electrolytes and blood count, but I also suggested a cortisol...

Good morning, could I get some advice on a recent blood test? The blood test l...

J675

•2 years ago

13 Replies

New diagnosis hypo, any advice appreciated

Could anyone tell me if these blood test results are to be expected with a new diagnosis please Thankyou tsh 11.58 T3 3.9 T4 9.9

Could anyone tell me if these blood test results are to be expected with a new d...

geranium

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism and Chronic Pancreatitis

Hi everyone. It’s been a while since I posted on here. I’ve had Hypothyroidism and Hypoglycemia since I was in my early 20’s. Then in my 50’s I had the left...

Hi everyone. It’s been a while since I posted on here. I’ve had Hypothyroidism a...

Iambremaec

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Prolactinoma and all things thyroid

Hi everyone, I am looking to anybody who may be able to offer some guidance and support on the below issues. I was diagnosed by endocrinologist in late 2021...

Hi everyone, I am looking to anybody who may be able to offer some guidance and ...

Wilburlily

•2 years ago

9 Replies

I am under medicated? First 6 weeks test results.

I was eventually diagnosed as hypothyroidism August 3rd 2022. My GP put me on 50mcg Levo and referred me within 2 weeks to see an Endo because he was bit...

I was eventually diagnosed as hypothyroidism August 3rd 2022. My GP put me on 5...

Noona123

•2 years ago

26 Replies

75mcg to 100mcg and ultrasound

Thank you for the advice folks, sent my latest Medichecks results to GP via an online form. Had a txt message to say prescription increase to 100mcg would be...

Thank you for the advice folks, sent my latest Medichecks results to GP via an o...

Regenallotment

•2 years ago

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Would really appreciate help and opinions with lab results

I have complained of lack of energy, excessive tiredness, breathlessness and pain everywhere for the last 17 years . I was Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis ,...

I have complained of lack of energy, excessive tiredness, breathlessness and pai...

cein

•2 years ago

10 Replies

just seen this posted elsewhere- Alzheimer’s and hypo link

https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/thyroid-problems-in-later-life-linked-to-increased-risk-of-dementia/?fbclid=IwAR0PrmBce6BIgc18RJlzBgfLEzuSv02hfUE3xd7VjQ43W

https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/thyroid-problems-in-later-life-linked-to-in...

lisabax

•2 years ago

4 Replies

BLOOD TEST INTERPRETATION

Can anyone help here as I won't be speaking to a doctor until October 19th? Thank you. Roberta Serum free T3 level 3.9pmol/L Serum free T4 level...

Can anyone help here as I won't be speaking to a doctor until October 19th? Tha...

RuneLuck7

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Advice on dealing with the different depts of NHS

I can see from my medical records that I'm being set up for the prognosis of 'hysterical woman' To set the scene As previously described, I've had a...

I can see from my medical records that I'm being set up for the prognosis of 'hy...

Souzy

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2022

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

thyroid lab example from past (Graves)

Hypothyroidism and the medication conundrum..

Should I add T3 or increase T4?

Thyroid medication journey. What's yours?

Confused over recent test results

Act on good advice, read up, self advocate, write a report, embrace telecon - get a result?

current blood results from the endo

T3 only dosing how high to go?

Help need advice required Dr is going to decrease my T4 when i think he needs to add T3!

Blood result advice

please any details referrals of amazing private T3 literate endocrinologist in London.

B12 advice needed

Endo appointment help - bloods taken

Aristo- aching joints and brain fog

Suppliers of NDT please

Why T3 not tested ..update following complaint

Hashimoto's and arthritis

Advice re blood tests

Blood tests and covid jab

Cortisol level "normal"???

New diagnosis hypo, any advice appreciated

Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism and Chronic Pancreatitis

Prolactinoma and all things thyroid

I am under medicated? First 6 weeks test results.

75mcg to 100mcg and ultrasound

Would really appreciate help and opinions with lab results

just seen this posted elsewhere- Alzheimer’s and hypo link

BLOOD TEST INTERPRETATION

Advice on dealing with the different depts of NHS

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