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Jeremy Paxman got Parkinson’s diagnosis after doctor saw him on TV

Over the years, we've had many comments that someone in the media appears to have a thyroid issue. And, quite often, it has eventually emerged that they do! I...

Over the years, we've had many comments that someone in the media appears to hav...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

7 Replies

Results (NDT)

With a slight increase in NDT my new results show a slight decrease as below results show, I was expecting the other way, can anyone advise? Previous...

With a slight increase in NDT my new results show a slight decrease as below res...

Francisneat

•2 years ago

11 Replies

What do you think about these results

Tsh 2.44 T4 10.9 Not on any levo / not diagnosed

Needleandthread44

•2 years ago

8 Replies

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Surprisingly good article from the Daily Fail.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11276369/Why-women-told-theyre-depressed-menopausal-actually-thyroid.html They interviewed two consultant endos...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11276369/Why-women-told-theyre-depres...

FAB-jellybean

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie Hypothyroid - looking for advice please

Hi I was diagnosed low thyroid in August and given 25mcg levothyroxin. I felt a bit better after taking it. I am a self employed single parent with two...

Hi I was diagnosed low thyroid in August and given 25mcg levothyroxin. I felt...

Tired2022

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie Hypothyroid - all tips and advice welcome please.

Hi I was diagnosed low thyroid in August and given 25mcg levothyroxin. I felt a bit better after taking it. I am a self employed single parent with two...

Hi I was diagnosed low thyroid in August and given 25mcg levothyroxin. I fel...

Tired2022

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Blood Tests Before Endocrinologist Appointment?

Hi I have an upcoming appointment with an endocrinologist and I’m wondering if I’m best to get blood tests done through Medichecks before I go or not? Does...

Hi I have an upcoming appointment with an endocrinologist and I’m wondering if...

KenzieP

•2 years ago

7 Replies

T4/T3

Hi ive started with a mix of levo and T3 (Tiromel)..i take 100mcg levo and 25mcg of Tiromel..is this a reasonable dose as i font really feel anything..when i...

Hi ive started with a mix of levo and T3 (Tiromel)..i take 100mcg levo and 25mcg...

les121

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Why are some doctors clueless

My GP refer to the hospital so I can get prescription of t3. Saw the consultant few weeks back. Without any blood work, she said I need to increase my t4....

My GP refer to the hospital so I can get prescription of t3. Saw the consultan...

J_1974

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Im normal except that i dont feel that way

I have all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism so my GP ran TSH and T4 tests which came back within normal ranges so I had a private test done to see if I had...

I have all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism so my GP ran TSH and T4 tests which ca...

Kayteegirl48

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Anyone else have massive problems with Levothyroxine?

I was diagnosed just under a month ago and put straight onto 100mcg Levothyroxine. Within an hour of taking it my heart was racing, I was having palpitations,...

I was diagnosed just under a month ago and put straight onto 100mcg Levothyroxin...

Hidden

•2 years ago

52 Replies

Please can i have some help with results

I am Hypo after RAI in 2004 and have been on Levothyroxine since 2005. for the last 18months i have started feeling unwell with the usual Hypo symptoms, but...

I am Hypo after RAI in 2004 and have been on Levothyroxine since 2005. for the l...

mary18

•2 years ago

6 Replies

HELP Me Pls

Hello everyone, Desperate times call for desperate measures. Im located in Canada and would like to purchase Thyroid S. I would be eternally grateful to...

Hello everyone, Desperate times call for desperate measures. Im located in C...

Imaaan

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Low TSH with normal T3, T4.

Good evening, I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem? I have been tested twice in 3 months: Results 27 Jul 22 TSH 0.09 (lab range 0.27 - 4.20) FREE...

Good evening, I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem? I have been tested...

Minster21

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Levo and antibiotics

Just a quick question. I have been prescribed antibiotics today that have to be taken 4 times a day as near to 6 hours apart as poss. So my question is when is...

Just a quick question. I have been prescribed antibiotics today that have to be ...

Daisydoo2

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Levothyroxine Oral Solution - any brand unavailable!

I put in my request for Zentiva Levothyroxine 100 mcg/5ml oral solution to my GP's dispensary two weeks ago and when I went in to collect it they told me they...

I put in my request for Zentiva Levothyroxine 100 mcg/5ml oral solution to my GP...

Tintin0202

•2 years ago

7 Replies

vitamins with ranges as l could not work out how to edit posted again sorry 😞 hope it makes sense now ☺️

serum iron 19.6 umol/l (5.8-34.5 iron binding 63 umol/lu Unbound iron binding 43 umol/l (24.2-70.1) percentage iron saturation 31% (15.0-40.0) alkaline...

serum iron 19.6 umol/l (5.8-34.5 iron binding 63 umol/lu Unbound iron binding ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Feedback on results please !

Hi guys I would appreciate any feedback on these results? I have endo app on thur . Currently taking Levo 75 x 5 days 50 x 2 days T3 7.5 split 5/2.5 Blood...

Hi guys I would appreciate any feedback on these results? I have endo app on thu...

Nutty56

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Best brand of liothyronine please!

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism when I was 14 years old. Despite having optimal TSH, Ft4, Ft3, vitamins during most of my life, I've...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism when I was 14 years old....

KCFryer

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Even the euthyroid have problems

Hello, I am a 64 year old otherwise healthy man seeking to rule out a possible hypothyroid issue. While my test results are within classic parameters (may...

Hello, I am a 64 year old otherwise healthy man seeking to rule out a possible ...

TeaFree

•2 years ago

18 Replies

bloods vit count they claim normal ?

serum iron 19.6 umol/l iron binding 63 umol/l unbound iron binding 43 umol/l percentage iron saturation 31%alkaline phosphatease level 92 u/l plasma...

serum iron 19.6 umol/l iron binding 63 umol/l unbound iron binding 43 umol/l ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

2 Replies

What dose is best?

I felt the same on the following doses which one and results do you think is best to take? 87.5 t4 + 20 t3 T3 5.2 (3.6-6.3) T4 17 (12-22) 100 t4 + 10 t3...

I felt the same on the following doses which one and results do you think is bes...

Clara9

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Is pulse rate an 'accurate' indicator of over / under medication?

For the 20+ years before I was diagnosed with Hashi's my pulse rate had always been in the low to mid 40's. It is currently 49 and I am taking 187.5 mcg of...

For the 20+ years before I was diagnosed with Hashi's my pulse rate had always b...

BreifneKing

•2 years ago

1 Reply

thyroxine.

Hi Jenyrin. I am unable to help you, as my doctor advises me what dose to take, I have never been on t.3.

Hi Jenyrin. I am unable to help you, as my doctor advises me what dose to take...

Heighway

•2 years ago

1 Reply

neck problems

Dear all, I have underactive thyroid and take porcine thyroxin and am checked every year for my levels. I don't eat bread or dairy now, not for 4 years. My...

Dear all, I have underactive thyroid and take porcine thyroxin and am checked e...

atala

•2 years ago

4 Replies

C.T. Scan's

I know this is slightly off topic. I have just been invited to a CT lung Scan, I was a social smoker in the 80's and smoked a little bit on and off, but...

I know this is slightly off topic. I have just been invited to a CT lung Sc...

Margo

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Abbreviations and ‘thyroid speak’!

Abbreviations! I’m new to this site and finding the abbreviations being used (which everyone else seems to understand) quite confusing! Could really do with...

Abbreviations! I’m new to this site and finding the abbreviations being used (w...

Lottyplum

•2 years ago

7 Replies

DHEA (& Cortisol)

Hello, I received these results today. I would appreciate it so much if someone could give me a steer on the DHEA aspect. I understand cortisol very well and...

Hello, I received these results today. I would appreciate it so much if someon...

Hidden

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Serious Mental Issues from Low Folate

Low folate levels are all too often discussed. Hence, although not a thyroid issue, I feel it has some importance here. Folic Acid Treatment Is...

Low folate levels are all too often discussed. Hence, although not a thyroid iss...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

6 Replies

Iodine in yoghurt...and the possibility of it interfering with correct blood test result.

I am dairy free and I have just had my Thyroxine reduced from 125 mg to 100mg. My question is that the Tesco plant based soya plain yoghurt that I normally...

I am dairy free and I have just had my Thyroxine reduced from 125 mg to 100mg. ...

Knip

•2 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for October 2022

Jeremy Paxman got Parkinson’s diagnosis after doctor saw him on TV

Results (NDT)

What do you think about these results

Surprisingly good article from the Daily Fail.

Newbie Hypothyroid - looking for advice please

Newbie Hypothyroid - all tips and advice welcome please.

Blood Tests Before Endocrinologist Appointment?

T4/T3

Why are some doctors clueless

Im normal except that i dont feel that way

Anyone else have massive problems with Levothyroxine?

Please can i have some help with results

HELP Me Pls

Low TSH with normal T3, T4.

Levo and antibiotics

Levothyroxine Oral Solution - any brand unavailable!

vitamins with ranges as l could not work out how to edit posted again sorry 😞 hope it makes sense now ☺️

Feedback on results please !

Best brand of liothyronine please!

Even the euthyroid have problems

bloods vit count they claim normal ?

What dose is best?

Is pulse rate an 'accurate' indicator of over / under medication?

thyroxine.

neck problems

C.T. Scan's

Abbreviations and ‘thyroid speak’!

DHEA (& Cortisol)

Serious Mental Issues from Low Folate

Iodine in yoghurt...and the possibility of it interfering with correct blood test result.

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