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Plasma Metabolomics Reveals Systemic Metabolic Alterations of Subclinical and Clinical Hypothyroidism

This paper does what I have long been waiting for. Takes some blood, just the serum, and do a comprehensive analysis of pretty much everything they can...

This paper does what I have long been waiting for. Takes some blood, just th...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

6 Replies

Really achy muscles in lower back, and all around my hips.

Can anyone advise me on whether this is a ‘stage’ of Hashimotos or something that I just have to learn to live with? I was diagnosed 14 months ago and last...

Can anyone advise me on whether this is a ‘stage’ of Hashimotos or something tha...

Petrahorse

•1 year ago

15 Replies

BBC Breakfast Genome Testing - Owen late diagnosis Thyroid issues

Take a look, about 7.22am, likely repeated an hour later? Poor little lad finally diagnosed Hopefully they will start paying more attention to our genetic...

Take a look, about 7.22am, likely repeated an hour later? Poor little lad final...

TiggerMe

•1 year ago

6 Replies

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No question just a statement

Thyroid has ruined my life. I can't keep doing this for yeaRs it's made me a recluse I don't want anyone to see me

Thyroid has ruined my life. I can't keep doing this for yeaRs it's made me a rec...

Jump1

•1 year ago

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DHEA query (2) - Jane's cortisol results

Hi again all 😊 I forgot to add my cortisol results. So here we are

smilingjane

•1 year ago

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DHEA query in relation to thyroid and cirtisol/adrenal issues.

Hello all This isn't strictly a thyroid query but it 's hormonal and there are overlaps. Can anyone tell me if they take supplements of DHEA and what your...

Hello all This isn't strictly a thyroid query but it 's hormonal and there are o...

smilingjane

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Reasonable Adjustment and wellbeing at work

For anyone else struggling in the workplace with hypothyroidism and multiple symptoms. I realise I’ve been very lucky, I do worry about being labelled but my...

For anyone else struggling in the workplace with hypothyroidism and multiple sym...

Regenallotment

•1 year ago

4 Replies

help with blood tests

just had some results of bloods taken this morning . ferritin was classed as borderline at 35 yet Medichecks two weeks ago was 75.8 and half way through range...

just had some results of bloods taken this morning . ferritin was classed as bo...

Badmintonteresas

•1 year ago

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Multiple nodules in thyroid with largest 6cm+ help!

Hi, so I have had an ultrasound and have 1 small nodule in right of thyroid but multiple in left with largest measuring over 6cm!! (Yes 6cm!)They say all seem...

Hi, so I have had an ultrasound and have 1 small nodule in right of thyroid but ...

Twunty

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Help with understanding Medichecks results

Hi all, Posting on behalf of my sister, 41 years old, currently on 75mcg Levothyroxine. Any help on understanding her recent bloods from medichecks would...

Hi all, Posting on behalf of my sister, 41 years old, currently on 75mcg Levot...

Needleandthread44

•1 year ago

1 Reply

We doctors must improve our approach to rare diseases

I'm sure many here understand this article all too well. Of course, not just rare diseases, but even slightly unusual presentations of well-known and common...

I'm sure many here understand this article all too well. Of course, not just ra...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

11 Replies

VIT D test

Hi all I have bought a private VIT D test for my parents. When is the best time for them to test please? First thing in the morning on an empty stomach or is...

Hi all I have bought a private VIT D test for my parents. When is the best tim...

Lindsayf

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Simultaneous quantification of thyroid hormones using an ultrasensitive single-molecule fourplex nanoimmunosensor in an evanescent field

If this sensor lives up to the claims and is inexpensive, we could be on the cusp of major changes in thyroid testing. Seems obvious that once you are going...

If this sensor lives up to the claims and is inexpensive, we could be on the cus...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

37 Replies

No T4 results?

Hi everyone, I went for my blood check at the weekend and can see my results on my NHS app, but for some reason the only result showing is the TSH. Why...

Hi everyone, I went for my blood check at the weekend and can see my results on ...

Nineby

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Bianco has highlighted this research

I don’t know how to post the link 🤷‍♀️

SarahJane1471

•1 year ago

2 Replies

I have been sent a letter from diabetes clinic which was crossed off & inked in with "endocrinogy" letter appt.

Hi all, I have not been well since shortly after commencment with levothyroxine in February this year. At first I had my old (long since forgotten happy go...

Hi all, I have not been well since shortly after commencment with levothyroxine ...

Jenny583

•1 year ago

15 Replies

TSH lowered fast

Sorry I have another question. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I had been coughing/flu for 2 months. my tsh was 27. After 1 month on levo 25mcg the...

Sorry I have another question. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I had b...

Sofie007

•1 year ago

5 Replies

T3 medication hair loss

Did anyone experience temporary hairloss when starting T3 medication? I lost a lot of hair when I was on 50mcg levo and that stopped when I was on 75mcg......

Did anyone experience temporary hairloss when starting T3 medication? I lost a ...

Sofie007

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Tell us your story of maternal mental health care (healthwatch)

healthwatch are continuing to ask for patient views. While clearly not all mental health issues are directly caused by thyroid issues, there is plenty of...

healthwatch are continuing to ask for patient views. While clearly not all ment...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

3 Replies

TSH and Cholesterol

My cholesterol has been slightly high since I had my youngest child age 20 months. In the meantime, my TSH is also higher than normal. I was taking 50mg...

My cholesterol has been slightly high since I had my youngest child age 20 month...

Aloha79

•1 year ago

2 Replies

recent blood test shows low cortisol and high triglycerides-advice on further tests or treatment to discuss with endocrinologist

Hi all, I have recently been to see an endocrinologist who has agreed to prescribe t3 on the provision that all other results are ok on my recent blood test as...

Hi all, I have recently been to see an endocrinologist who has agreed to prescri...

hippy66

•1 year ago

4 Replies

NHS reducing Levo dosage

Can anyone tell me please why so many people I know with hypothyroidism and who have been on Levo (usually around a dose of 150mg) for many years have been...

Can anyone tell me please why so many people I know with hypothyroidism and who ...

SilverSavvy

•1 year ago

22 Replies

levothyroxine advice

Hello, My GP recently started me on Levothyroxine 25mcg for mild hypothyroidism. Told me to take it 4 times a week. Can anyone advise whether this should be...

Hello, My GP recently started me on Levothyroxine 25mcg for mild hypothyroidism...

Jay777

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Comments please on recent blood tests. Thank you very much

Hello everyone, I did some blood tests this week, and here are the readings. I' m on 75mcg thyroxine a day, and take supplements for B12, vitamin D&K2. I...

Hello everyone, I did some blood tests this week, and here are the readings. I...

lh22

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Work related question - expected to do two jobs

Hi friends, I started a new job 7 months ago and also passed my probation with no problems. Now one member of our team is leaving my manager wants me to...

Hi friends, I started a new job 7 months ago and also passed my probation with...

Wired123

•1 year ago

30 Replies

Blood test delay

Hi guys I had my bloods taken on 22/11/22 for hormones and Thyroid. The results state that my bloods were received on 28th November and tested on 30th...

Hi guys I had my bloods taken on 22/11/22 for hormones and Thyroid. The resu...

Dexterpuppy

•1 year ago

12 Replies

can anyone recommend a potassium supplement?

Bad cramp in feet and hands sometimes it’s too difficult to even drive , can anyone recommend potassium supplements? I already take magnesium supplements…...

Bad cramp in feet and hands sometimes it’s too difficult to even drive , can an...

lola1956

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Should I add in T3 and where do I source it ?

I have been panhypopituitary ( 27 yrs) due to a pituitary tumour . I replace all pituitary hormone including levothyroxine as I don’t make TSH . My endo team...

I have been panhypopituitary ( 27 yrs) due to a pituitary tumour . I replace al...

Ratkinson

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Gentle liver flush - any benefits?

Hi All I've been reading about the link between hypothyroid and liver. I have decided to do a gentle detox. This involves castor oil on a cloth and a hot...

Hi All I've been reading about the link between hypothyroid and liver. I have d...

clarityforest

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Thyroid receptors quote

"If, for example, your thyroid has been under-producing for a long time, the receptors on the outside of those cells may for various reasons alter their...

"If, for example, your thyroid has been under-producing for a long time, the r...

perardua

•1 year ago

13 Replies

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All posts for December 2022

Plasma Metabolomics Reveals Systemic Metabolic Alterations of Subclinical and Clinical Hypothyroidism

Really achy muscles in lower back, and all around my hips.

BBC Breakfast Genome Testing - Owen late diagnosis Thyroid issues

No question just a statement

DHEA query (2) - Jane's cortisol results

DHEA query in relation to thyroid and cirtisol/adrenal issues.

Reasonable Adjustment and wellbeing at work

help with blood tests

Multiple nodules in thyroid with largest 6cm+ help!

Help with understanding Medichecks results

We doctors must improve our approach to rare diseases

VIT D test

Simultaneous quantification of thyroid hormones using an ultrasensitive single-molecule fourplex nanoimmunosensor in an evanescent field

No T4 results?

Bianco has highlighted this research

I have been sent a letter from diabetes clinic which was crossed off & inked in with "endocrinogy" letter appt.

TSH lowered fast

T3 medication hair loss

Tell us your story of maternal mental health care (healthwatch)

TSH and Cholesterol

recent blood test shows low cortisol and high triglycerides-advice on further tests or treatment to discuss with endocrinologist

NHS reducing Levo dosage

levothyroxine advice

Comments please on recent blood tests. Thank you very much

Work related question - expected to do two jobs

Blood test delay

can anyone recommend a potassium supplement?

Should I add in T3 and where do I source it ?

Gentle liver flush - any benefits?

Thyroid receptors quote

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