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Low FT4 - FT3 and TSH in normal range

As I has some hypothyroid symptoms I used a self-test: with following results: TSH 1,74, FT 4 11.6 FT3 4.2. Test centre showed this as abnormal and...

As I has some hypothyroid symptoms I used a self-test: with following results: ...

•2 years ago

A Few Armour Questions

Hi All, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in May and started on Levothyroxine (75mcg). However, my most recent tests came back showing that my T3 was very low...

Hi All, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in May and started on Levothyroxine (75...

•2 years ago

Is Anyone Using Indivina HRT With Success (no thyroid med interactions and weight gain)?

I am considering trying Indivina HRT due to it being hair growth friendly as I have hair thinning, and also to prevent further bone loss ( I have early onset...

I am considering trying Indivina HRT due to it being hair growth friendly as I h...

•2 years ago

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My Crib on how I got to optimal dose of Levo - Not Gospel - just example take what you will from it.

I've already posted my spreadsheet results on another post and a post with the formulas exposed for those who might find it useful - see my profile previous...

I've already posted my spreadsheet results on another post and a post with the f...

•2 years ago

Thyroid antibodies

Hi not posted in awhile..had a recent medichecks test .ill post results. My last one was june.. can I have some help with the results

Hi not posted in awhile..had a recent medichecks test .ill post results. My la...

geordieclaire120573

•2 years ago

Ferritin level range

Three months ago my ferritin level was 47 (10-227) and this week is also measured 47, however the range is now 10-337. Does that mean my ferritin is actually...

Three months ago my ferritin level was 47 (10-227) and this week is also measure...

•2 years ago

Levo dosage increase

Hi everyone, asked for print off for my latest results which were as follows: T4 - 17.7 TSH- 8.04 Once again told my GP I felt undermedicated on 100mgs...

Hi everyone, asked for print off for my latest results which were as follows: T...

•2 years ago

Why doesn't the NHS test for hashimotos or find the cause of hypothyroidism?

Ive asked a couple of Doctors since i got diagnosed with hypothyroidism about what caused it and they both replied with that its a 90% chance that it was some...

Ive asked a couple of Doctors since i got diagnosed with hypothyroidism about wh...

•2 years ago

Osteoporosis/supplements

I read a few weeks ago of a person who I think was diagnosed with osteoporosis and managed to turn the diagnosis around by taking certain supplements and...

I read a few weeks ago of a person who I think was diagnosed with osteoporosis a...

•2 years ago

Pregnant medication increase?

Hello everyone, I am 7 weks pregnant and just realised that I may meed to increase my medication by 25mcg but neither my GP or the early pregnancy unit...

Hello everyone, I am 7 weks pregnant and just realised that I may meed to incr...

•2 years ago

Endocrinologist in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Hi - Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in the Newcastle upon Tyne area please?

Hi - Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in the Newcastle upon Tyne a...

•2 years ago

Resting heart rate.

My resting heartrate was always 68 beats per minute according to my fitbit. This is now 58 bpm and has been for a while. Is this related to being...

My resting heartrate was always 68 beats per minute according to my fitbit. This...

•2 years ago

Am I being too rigid with medication timings?

I have always taken my levothyroxine around 4 to 5 am, whenever I am awake. Since introducing liothyronine it’s become tricky to time my second dose. The early...

I have always taken my levothyroxine around 4 to 5 am, whenever I am awake. Sinc...

•2 years ago

Results and what you all think

Well, I got my results. Everything came back normal. I take 3 Throid S dessicated tablets. I was on 3 and a quarter. I started having hairloss when on the...

Well, I got my results. Everything came back normal. I take 3 Throid S dessica...

•2 years ago

Liothyronine and cellulite

Hi, just curious to know whether anyone else has experienced cellulite after taking T3 and if so have they found anything that helps reduce its appearance....

Hi, just curious to know whether anyone else has experienced cellulite after tak...

•2 years ago

Reputable sources of T3 please PM only

Hello All I'm looking to self medicate with T3 without prescription. Please PM. Thank you.

Hello All I'm looking to self medicate with T3 without prescription. Please PM...

•2 years ago

New medichecks results. Endo appointment coming up. Advice appreciated.

Just received my medichecks results. TSH 0.01 FT4 - 15.4 (12-22) 34% through range FT3 - 6.12 (3.1-6.8) 81.6% through range. Ferritin - 176 (13-150)...

Just received my medichecks results. TSH 0.01 FT4 - 15.4 (12-22) 34% through ...

•2 years ago

self medicating - hypo

it’s a bit of a long story, but I was hypo - didn’t know the range, but my GP said my thyroid gave up the ghost. This was 10 years ago and mediated 175...

it’s a bit of a long story, but I was hypo - didn’t know the range, but my GP sa...

•2 years ago

The potentially devastating effect of bogus science

This may seem of-course but it really isn't. In the Times today there is an article concerning the veracity of the flood of papers coming from Chinese...

This may seem of-course but it really isn't. In the Times today there is an arti...

Remembering•2 years ago

Sore thyroid/neck

Morning. Quick question if I may? Feeling good on levothyroxine 75mg, T3 5 mg and hrt. My only issue is my thyroid/neck is really sore. I've had it scanned...

Morning. Quick question if I may? Feeling good on levothyroxine 75mg, T3 5 mg a...

•2 years ago

NDT in the UK

Ok, so I am a little confused (doesn't take much 😅) I happened to mention that NDT isn't licensed in the UK on a FB group I am on for RAI and Graves disease....

Ok, so I am a little confused (doesn't take much 😅) I happened to mention that...

•2 years ago

Thyroid and Vitamin tests update. Advice needed for Newbie

Hi friends, I have done some more detailed tests as advised here. Please find attached the results. Will appreciate your advice. Currently on Levothyroxine...

Hi friends, I have done some more detailed tests as advised here. Please find at...

Ellelove_postRAIgirl

•2 years ago

Help with dosage please.

Taking 100mcg levo, 25mcg Lio, (lio split into 2 doses). I have been on this dose for around 5 months. Have included last medichecks results, first one in...

Taking 100mcg levo, 25mcg Lio, (lio split into 2 doses). I have been on this dos...

•2 years ago

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