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next move with combo therapy

Hi everyone :) For those following along, I've recently tested thyroid levels after a little more than 6 weeks on 87.5mcg levo and 20mcg t3 daily....

Hi everyone :) For those following along, I've recently tested thyroid leve...

HornM

•2 years ago

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medichecks

Medichecks have 20% off tests until next Monday. Quote Halloween20 to get discount! That should keep all out GPs happy according to the press and an article in...

Medichecks have 20% off tests until next Monday. Quote Halloween20 to get discou...

Auders

•2 years ago

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NEW BLOOD RESULTS - please help :)

Hello… wondered what people make of my vitamin levels. I seem to remember someone saying that a very high B12 result might mean I’m not absorbing it? I did...

Hello… wondered what people make of my vitamin levels. I seem to remember someon...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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feeling knackered all time.feel bloated up. Thought I'd sussed it.stopped sertraline couple months now thought levothyroxine would work better without it....

feeling knackered all time.feel bloated up. Thought I'd sussed it.stopped se...

Sleepyachy

•2 years ago

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GP record

This has just appeared on my GP record Coded Entry Enhanced review indicated before granting access to own health record. (Y2ffe) I not sure what to make of...

This has just appeared on my GP record Coded Entry Enhanced review indicated b...

Thicket

•2 years ago

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Latest bloods following Levo increase

After getting advice from this wonderful group 4 months back i spoke with my doctor and he increased my Levo dose from 50mg to 100mg. My FT4 level was low...

After getting advice from this wonderful group 4 months back i spoke with my do...

Nelliebear

•2 years ago

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TSH, T4 and T3 results - are they okay? Hair loss worse.

My Levothyroxine was increased to 75mcg at the beginning of September. I am due an NHS blood test next week via my doctors, but I thought I would arrange my...

My Levothyroxine was increased to 75mcg at the beginning of September. I am due...

Feelingrubbish

•2 years ago

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Antibodies for Hashis

Good morning all, I have often seen it mentioned (mostly by SlowDragon that a significant minority of Hashis sufferers only have high TG antibodies rather than...

Good morning all, I have often seen it mentioned (mostly by SlowDragon that a si...

Gingernut44

•2 years ago

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If GP says no to Levo increase, what then?

I'm worried my GP surgery now think I'm a Levo seeking junkie! Currently on 50mg but experiencing hypo symptoms again. Just about functioning at work but on...

I'm worried my GP surgery now think I'm a Levo seeking junkie! Currently on 50m...

Realtiger

•2 years ago

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Help with iron panel results please

Hi, I had an iron panel done in July following years of trying to get iron levels up with Ferrous Fumarate, without any luck. Results attached. On consultation...

Hi, I had an iron panel done in July following years of trying to get iron level...

Northlondonmummy

•2 years ago

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Browser Translation in Safari

Translation is often a very useful when we are using sites in languages other than our native ones! For anyone using Apple macOS, Safari translation seems...

Translation is often a very useful when we are using sites in languages other th...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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Interesting Articles on Thyroid Hormone and Breast Cancer, Pregnancy, T3 and Heart Attacks, and Treatment of Hypothyroidism in Hospital.

The latest research summary from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) has some intesting articles...

The latest research summary from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) has som...

jimh111

•2 years ago

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Swelling in Neck

My partner has a swelling the neck. The receptionist mentioned goitre or thyroid. I suspect a blood test will be required. Do the same rules apply? Early...

My partner has a swelling the neck. The receptionist mentioned goitre or thyroid...

AppleOrchard

•2 years ago

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Did anyone who corrected a vitamin D deficiency have lower antibodies and fixed their hypothyroidism?

I've been taking vitamin d3/k2 and have find my psoriasis clearing up which is also an autoimmune disease. I was wondering if anyone healed their thyroid and...

I've been taking vitamin d3/k2 and have find my psoriasis clearing up which is...

Waller19

•2 years ago

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Weight gain after running out of meds - can anyone help me explain this?

Ok, so a bit of background. I’d been suffering from some severe hypothyroid symptoms for a couple of years; the classic ones - fatigue, cold intolerance,...

Ok, so a bit of background. I’d been suffering from some severe hypothyroid symp...

JonnyA

•2 years ago

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Struggling post thyroidectomy - is is possible for your body to reject thyroid medication?

Hello everyone, This will be a somewhat lengthy post, so I apologize in advance, I am just desperately in search of anyone who may have/had similar......

Hello everyone, This will be a somewhat lengthy post, so I apologize in advance...

AtFyn

•2 years ago

8 Replies

ESR and TSH

Quick question - Is an elevated ESR related to high TSH levels?

Mrs_Tumnus

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Dexa scan

I had to have a Dexa scan last Wednesday, arranged by Endocrinologist I’ve only seen once and discharged at conclusion of the appointment. Saw GP yesterday...

I had to have a Dexa scan last Wednesday, arranged by Endocrinologist I’ve only ...

Lottyplum

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Goitre

Hi, I developed a goitre about 12 years ago. I had biopsies and scans over a period of 6 years. I was told I was borderline Hasimotos and would need medication...

Hi, I developed a goitre about 12 years ago. I had biopsies and scans over a per...

plee123

•2 years ago

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blood test results translation please

Can I have assistance please in interpretation and also advice on next steps. I suspect an increased dose? Diagnosed in April and initially on 50...

Can I have assistance please in interpretation and also advice on next steps. I ...

App1

•2 years ago

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heart rate monitor

Can anyone recommend a heart rate monitor watch that is not a smart watch. I looking one without all the flair. Preferably without the chest strap. Thank...

Can anyone recommend a heart rate monitor watch that is not a smart watch. I lo...

J_1974

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test results update with high antibodies

Hi, following advice from this forum I got my blood tested with Medichecks, bloods were taken at 8.30am. Would anybody be able to shed some light on my updated...

Hi, following advice from this forum I got my blood tested with Medichecks, bloo...

Wilburlily

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Feedback on private Blood tests please, before my Endo appt..

I posted earlier this month asking for advice before I see my Endo at the end of November. I've not been feeling too great and my Endo put me on Hrt as my...

I posted earlier this month asking for advice before I see my Endo at the end o...

JUUJOO

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Raised cholesterol

I have been advised to take cholesterol medication by nhs endocrinologist. He did genetic testing for familial hyperlipidemia, which was negative but had an...

I have been advised to take cholesterol medication by nhs endocrinologist. He di...

Flecmac

•2 years ago

76 Replies

Post MD meeting - thank you for your support!

Between the support of several folks here and having a great doctor, I now have a prescription for 4 months for the same amount of Synthroid (25 mcg) and 1/2 x...

Between the support of several folks here and having a great doctor, I now have ...

Joyya

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Next step to try with dosage of levo and T3

Hello, Since April this year I've been trying to adjust my dosage of levo and T3. The last time I felt properly well was about 1–2 years ago – I was on 150mcg...

Hello, Since April this year I've been trying to adjust my dosage of levo and T...

Zazbag

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Blood Sugar Levels - Hashimotos

I am wondering whether I should monitor my blood sugar levels as it seems to play a big part in this damn disease. I had a scary thing happen earlier and I...

I am wondering whether I should monitor my blood sugar levels as it seems to pl...

Jefner

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Endo consultant - nodules/goitre

I have quite big nodules and am worried that a goitre is developing. Please PM me if you can tell me anything about endocrinologists who really know their...

I have quite big nodules and am worried that a goitre is developing. Please PM m...

ZeilaJee

•2 years ago

4 Replies

T3 levels

Hello helpful ladies, what were your t3 levels when prescribed T3 ? Do they have to be below the bottom reference level ?

Hello helpful ladies, what were your t3 levels when prescribed T3 ? Do they have...

Dizzy444

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Advice regarding Vitamin Testing for posssible Hashimoto's Vit deficiencies

Hello, I would appreciate advice regarding on how long to stop talking vitamin supplements before testing for B12, Vit D, Folic Acid and Ferritin. Have...

Hello, I would appreciate advice regarding on how long to stop talking vitamin ...

Griffin43

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2022

next move with combo therapy

medichecks

NEW BLOOD RESULTS - please help :)

down.

GP record

Latest bloods following Levo increase

TSH, T4 and T3 results - are they okay? Hair loss worse.

Antibodies for Hashis

If GP says no to Levo increase, what then?

Help with iron panel results please

Browser Translation in Safari

Interesting Articles on Thyroid Hormone and Breast Cancer, Pregnancy, T3 and Heart Attacks, and Treatment of Hypothyroidism in Hospital.

Swelling in Neck

Did anyone who corrected a vitamin D deficiency have lower antibodies and fixed their hypothyroidism?

Weight gain after running out of meds - can anyone help me explain this?

Struggling post thyroidectomy - is is possible for your body to reject thyroid medication?

ESR and TSH

Dexa scan

Goitre

blood test results translation please

heart rate monitor

Blood test results update with high antibodies

Feedback on private Blood tests please, before my Endo appt..

Raised cholesterol

Post MD meeting - thank you for your support!

Next step to try with dosage of levo and T3

Blood Sugar Levels - Hashimotos

Endo consultant - nodules/goitre

T3 levels

Advice regarding Vitamin Testing for posssible Hashimoto's Vit deficiencies

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All posts for October 2022

﻿next move with combo therapy

medichecks

NEW BLOOD RESULTS - please help :)

﻿down.

GP record

Latest bloods following Levo increase

TSH, T4 and T3 results - are they okay? Hair loss worse.

Antibodies for Hashis

If GP says no to Levo increase, what then?

Help with iron panel results please

Browser Translation in Safari

Interesting Articles on Thyroid Hormone and Breast Cancer, Pregnancy, T3 and Heart Attacks, and Treatment of Hypothyroidism in Hospital.

Swelling in Neck

﻿Did anyone who corrected a vitamin D deficiency have lower antibodies and fixed their hypothyroidism?

Weight gain after running out of meds - can anyone help me explain this?

Struggling post thyroidectomy - is is possible for your body to reject thyroid medication?

ESR and TSH

Dexa scan

Goitre

blood test results translation please

﻿heart rate monitor

Blood test results update with high antibodies

﻿Feedback on private Blood tests please, before my Endo appt..

Raised cholesterol

Post MD meeting - thank you for your support!

Next step to try with dosage of levo and T3

Blood Sugar Levels - Hashimotos

Endo consultant - nodules/goitre

T3 levels

﻿Advice regarding Vitamin Testing for posssible Hashimoto's Vit deficiencies

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

next move with combo therapy

down.

Did anyone who corrected a vitamin D deficiency have lower antibodies and fixed their hypothyroidism?

heart rate monitor

Feedback on private Blood tests please, before my Endo appt..

Advice regarding Vitamin Testing for posssible Hashimoto's Vit deficiencies