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Why TSH only responds to change of circumstances after a long delay (if at all)

A highly mathematical paper by Uri Alon and coworkers has discovered the reason why, after a significant length of time in one state, TSH only responds to a...

A highly mathematical paper by Uri Alon and coworkers has discovered the reason ...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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Omega 3

I've read that many fish oil supplements are rancid and low quality, but I've also read that the linseed i usually take doesn't have as much omega 3 as animal...

I've read that many fish oil supplements are rancid and low quality, but I've a...

Kriticat

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Understanding results

really hope you lovely people don’t mind me posting on here it’s just you’re always so helpful! I haven’t been diagnosed with thyroid problems but wondered if...

really hope you lovely people don’t mind me posting on here it’s just you’re alw...

Tiggywoos

•2 years ago

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Small Thyroid Gland

Not sure if anyone can help? During a thyroid scan the radiologist highlighted that my thyroid gland was "very small". Follow up consultation with the...

Not sure if anyone can help? During a thyroid scan the radiologist highlighted ...

Ralphetts

•2 years ago

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Help understanding results and symptoms please

So, I tested positive for antibodies back in March this year (>1006) U/ml TSH 8.39 mU/L (0.27-4.20) T4 15.2 pmol/L (11.00-25.00) Ferritin 21 ug/L....

So, I tested positive for antibodies back in March this year (>1006) U/ml TSH 8...

Emmasian94

•2 years ago

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Disappointing endo appointment yesterday at QE, Birmingham. Apologies for another long story but I need to offload and share it sorry.

Yesterday I went for my 2nd Nhs endo appointment and saw the same registrar as last time, not the consultant I thought I might see. I had taken T3 privately...

Yesterday I went for my 2nd Nhs endo appointment and saw the same registrar as l...

Baggiesfan

•2 years ago

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T3 and Migraine

Hi. I am taking 75mcg of T4 Levoxyl and doing well on it but I am still undermedicated. Instead of raising the T4, my doctor is starting me on T3 5mg....

Hi. I am taking 75mcg of T4 Levoxyl and doing well on it but I am still underme...

jpar

•2 years ago

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Concern about Levothyroxine

Hi I have Hashimotos, but no treatment yet as my TSH is still not high enough. Been feeling rubbish for ages, and was hoping Levothyroxine would help once...

Hi I have Hashimotos, but no treatment yet as my TSH is still not high enough...

Justine_Case

•2 years ago

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Endo asking for calcium and magnesium blood tests

Hi, my private Endo is considering prescribing t3 and has asked for a whole range of tests before our next appointment. These include calcium and magnesium...

Hi, my private Endo is considering prescribing t3 and has asked for a whole rang...

Pearlteapot

•2 years ago

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pharmacy

Good Evening Wondering if any one can advise me as to whether parmacy2you are good to use. I use Mercury Pharma thyroxine and having big problems with local...

Good Evening Wondering if any one can advise me as to whether parmacy2you are g...

Foresttime

•2 years ago

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Can anyone tell me how much Professor Parag Singhal (Bristol Weston area) charges for consultation and follow up?

Hi I was wondering can anyone help with the above? I can't seem to find out? Wondered if anyone had any experience with him and knows?

Hi I was wondering can anyone help with the above? I can't seem to find out? Won...

Bellsonit

•2 years ago

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The underrated vitamin B1 benefits

I thought I share this information with the community and maybe some of you out there may benefit. If you have all sorts of weird and seemingly unrelated...

I thought I share this information with the community and maybe some of you out ...

Capri2020

•2 years ago

44 Replies

Advice on Results Please

What appears to be just coming out of the hashi swing ؟ I had my first ever swing in 3rd month of pregnancy & this current swing started just after my babies...

What appears to be just coming out of the hashi swing ؟ I had my first ever swin...

Sami-M

•2 years ago

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Burning feet and aching legs

Diagnosed in 2002 and haven’t seen an endicronologist since. 2016 started with burning feet but endo wouldn’t see me because my levels were normal. Feet now...

Diagnosed in 2002 and haven’t seen an endicronologist since. 2016 started with b...

Judyrabbit

•2 years ago

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'heads up' for patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria wanting a T3 trail ~ "Liothyronine for NEW patients" now allowed by LSCMMG Review.

This MUST be NHS initiated prescription , if T3 trial was initiated privately , it is still coded as 'Black' ie Prescription not Recommended . I've been...

This MUST be NHS initiated prescription , if T3 trial was initiated privately...

tattybogle

•2 years ago

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endocrinology visit

hi there. Just thought I’d update. Went to see the consultant regarding getting t3 on nhs. He said he wouldn’t supply it , but if my gp. was willing to he was...

hi there. Just thought I’d update. Went to see the consultant regarding getting ...

Rowing2

•2 years ago

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Weight gain on Levothyroxine ?

Am wondering if I am under medicated on Levothyroxine as I continue to gain weight and cannot attribute it to anything else? I am on 75mcg. My last blood...

Am wondering if I am under medicated on Levothyroxine as I continue to gain weig...

Maynan17

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Help understanding coeliac test results

Recent results of testing for coeliac. Doctor says 'no further action'. Tissue transglutaminase IgA level 0.3 U/mL [0.0 - 10.9] Immunoglobulin A...

Recent results of testing for coeliac. Doctor says 'no further action'. T...

Feelingrubbish

•2 years ago

1 Reply

self medicating T3

Afternoon everyone, a quick question. I’m self medicating Tiromel 25mcg. I’m on my second week, taking 6.25mcg in the morning along with 50mcg Levo. I’d like...

Afternoon everyone, a quick question. I’m self medicating Tiromel 25mcg. I’m on...

Auders

•2 years ago

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Roma Pharmaceuticals Liothyronine Capsules

My GP wants to transfer me to these capsules as they’re cheaper. . Has anyone heard of them? I’m not keen on transferring due to the additives in them but...

My GP wants to transfer me to these capsules as they’re cheaper. . Has anyone h...

Ireness

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Ever-changing Medication.

I would like to say a Big, Big, Thank You, to all who took the time to reply to my post. I’ve been inspired to book an appointment for a blood test and when I...

I would like to say a Big, Big, Thank You, to all who took the time to reply to ...

Saffy2206

•2 years ago

1 Reply

T3 in Cyprus?

Hello. I thought I had read on here that T3 was readily available without prescription in Cyprus. My mum is there at the moment, but has tried 2 pharmacies and...

Hello. I thought I had read on here that T3 was readily available without prescr...

Andie222

•2 years ago

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started T3 4 weeks ago as a trial can’t believe the difference it has made.

I started on T3 as a trial from my endocrinologist. She’s given me 4 months supply and will then look at my bloods to decide if I need it or not. I can’t...

I started on T3 as a trial from my endocrinologist. She’s given me 4 months supp...

Desperateforhelp1

•2 years ago

23 Replies

thyroid results.

Hi there. I finally heard from my Endo about my thyroid tests. He said to take 100 mg for 8weeks. Well I have felt awful during all this. Unable to sleep well...

Hi there. I finally heard from my Endo about my thyroid tests. He said to take ...

Metgirl

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Once off adrenal cortex such as adrenavive, any idea how long before it leaves the body

I’d like to repeat the saliva cortisol test because I want to know how my adrenals are coping without support. The complex is 300mg though how much of that is...

I’d like to repeat the saliva cortisol test because I want to know how my adrena...

Noelnoel

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Lost/confused/worried - trying to conceive and thyroid function

Looking for some help/guidance/support. Apologies in advance for the long post. My husband and I, both 31 and healthy, have been trying to conceive for a...

Looking for some help/guidance/support. Apologies in advance for the long post. ...

er2012

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Link between Hashimotos and elevated lymphocytes

Hello all, does anyone know if there is a link between Hashimotos and increased lymhpcytes on a full blood count?

Hello all, does anyone know if there is a link between Hashimotos and increased ...

Pinkisland

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Good News for Pre Eclampsia

This in the Guardian today https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/08/pill-to-prevent-pre-eclampsia-gets-uk-fast-track-for-development. As someone who...

This in the Guardian today https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/08/pill...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 years ago

1 Reply

TSH LOW

hi everyone Just had thyroid test done they would not do anything other than TSH only Came back TSH 0.35 is this ok or am I over medicated Seeing doctor...

hi everyone Just had thyroid test done they would not do anything other than T...

PJ39

•2 years ago

20 Replies

5kg weight loss with Hypothyroidism

Hi, I have been trying this diet plan for the past 6 weeks, since 26 Sep 2022 and am happy to report that I have lost 5kgs to date. Basically, I watch my...

Hi, I have been trying this diet plan for the past 6 weeks, since 26 Sep 2022 an...

Sofiel

•2 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for November 2022

Why TSH only responds to change of circumstances after a long delay (if at all)

Omega 3

Understanding results

Small Thyroid Gland

Help understanding results and symptoms please

Disappointing endo appointment yesterday at QE, Birmingham. Apologies for another long story but I need to offload and share it sorry.

T3 and Migraine

Concern about Levothyroxine

Endo asking for calcium and magnesium blood tests

pharmacy

Can anyone tell me how much Professor Parag Singhal (Bristol Weston area) charges for consultation and follow up?

The underrated vitamin B1 benefits

Advice on Results Please

Burning feet and aching legs

'heads up' for patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria wanting a T3 trail ~ "Liothyronine for NEW patients" now allowed by LSCMMG Review.

endocrinology visit

Weight gain on Levothyroxine ?

Help understanding coeliac test results

self medicating T3

Roma Pharmaceuticals Liothyronine Capsules

Ever-changing Medication.

T3 in Cyprus?

started T3 4 weeks ago as a trial can’t believe the difference it has made.

thyroid results.

Once off adrenal cortex such as adrenavive, any idea how long before it leaves the body

Lost/confused/worried - trying to conceive and thyroid function

Link between Hashimotos and elevated lymphocytes

Good News for Pre Eclampsia

TSH LOW

5kg weight loss with Hypothyroidism

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