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Pharmacy and supplying brand name Levothyroxine

Are there Pharmacy's that are better about supplying consistent brands? I asked the private pharmacy closest to me and was told no you get what we have, no...

Are there Pharmacy's that are better about supplying consistent brands? I asked ...

EchoWS

•1 year ago

13 Replies

when to take meds before test.

new to t3 and t4. Been taking NDT for many years. Recently trying T4 and 3 combo. I have a blood test coming up and wondered about timing of meds before the...

new to t3 and t4. Been taking NDT for many years. Recently trying T4 and 3 com...

meme

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Results

Could I please have your thoughts on these results?

Mozzymoo22

•1 year ago

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Feeling annoyed

Hi all, I recently had appt with my endo, who has been very helpful. I asked for some more bloods to be taken as have still not been feeling right. I have been...

Hi all, I recently had appt with my endo, who has been very helpful. I asked for...

Gummybearx

•1 year ago

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Weaning off Methimazole

Hi. I’ve had Graves’ disease and Toxic Multinodular Goiter for ten years and have been on both Methimazole and PTU at different points of time. I’ve been...

Hi. I’ve had Graves’ disease and Toxic Multinodular Goiter for ten years and hav...

Beefull8

•1 year ago

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ozempic

i’ve had the ozempic sitting in my fridge since december and i told myself today i would do it…. and here i am sobbing bc i’m so terrified of taking it and of...

i’ve had the ozempic sitting in my fridge since december and i told myself today...

_xoffmod

•1 year ago

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Low Ferritin and iron supplements & Iron Panel interpretation

Further to my post of 24.10.22 Endo increased my Levo to 75 mcg daily and advised TSH to aim for 0.5-2.5, when I mentioned low ferritin she looked at the...

Further to my post of 24.10.22 Endo increased my Levo to 75 mcg daily and advis...

Watamu

•1 year ago

3 Replies

blood results

hi there, hoping for some helpful advice. My bloods have come back that I have low tsh - 0.23. It used to be within range when I was just taking t4. I am now...

hi there, hoping for some helpful advice. My bloods have come back that I have l...

Alicereg

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Results- thoughts pls?

I had a work “MOT” test a few months ago which showed I had a very under active thyroid. It was however taken in the afternoon. As a result I decided to get a...

I had a work “MOT” test a few months ago which showed I had a very under active ...

RichardBurton

•1 year ago

6 Replies

taking more than prescribed levothyroxine

I have just realised I am taking 175 mg levothyroxine instead of 125mg I think I’ve only been doing it for a couple of days, but I feel a bit better. Should I...

I have just realised I am taking 175 mg levothyroxine instead of 125mg I think I...

raine-wager

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Food Sensitivities

Any advice on working out food sensitivities? I did the “Happy Gut” diet a couple of years ago which is low FODMAP, vegan and gluten-free. I felt great on it...

Any advice on working out food sensitivities? I did the “Happy Gut” diet a coupl...

DaisyTed

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Finger prick test - amount of blood needed?

I have been thinking of sending for a private test for vits etc. but having just read the post and replies to Gymbunni I am concerned about how much blood is...

I have been thinking of sending for a private test for vits etc. but having just...

Artless

•1 year ago

11 Replies

weaning off 80mg daily Omreprazole

Has anyone been prescribed 80mg (40mg twice daily) for GERD? I’ve found it hasn’t shown any clash with my Levothyroxine (I take that at 2am) which I’m relieved...

Has anyone been prescribed 80mg (40mg twice daily) for GERD? I’ve found it hasn’...

Murphea

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Daughters results after altering her dose.

Hi I posted 18 days ago regarding my daughter who had lost three stone in weight but had still been taking her usual dose of 150mcg. levo. She was having...

Hi I posted 18 days ago regarding my daughter who had lost three stone in weigh...

lucylocks

•1 year ago

28 Replies

New results-any insight appreciated

ThyroidTSH 3.1 range 0.27-4.20 TsH 4 14.3 range 12-22 B12 760 range 197-771 on 8 weekly injections Folate >20 range 3.9 - 26.8 Vit D 72 Ferritin 55 range...

ThyroidTSH 3.1 range 0.27-4.20 TsH 4 14.3 range 12-22 B12 760 range 197-771 on ...

Paula1710

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Could I get some blood test results feedback please?

Hello everyone, After many problems with home testing (post strikes, no blood, totally haemolysed blood), I finally have some blood test results (but some...

Hello everyone, After many problems with home testing (post strikes, no blood...

Myalikki

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Help please re bloods

I've been diagnosed hypothyroid for nearly 20 years and take levothroxine. Had bloods done in December TSH was 4.33. Just had a retest and it's now 0.17. What...

I've been diagnosed hypothyroid for nearly 20 years and take levothroxine. Had b...

ClareBear1981

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Can anyone help read results

Got blood results back but not appointment with doctor yet. Thyroid TSH 3.9 muL ( range 0.27-4.2) Thyroxine 13.7 pmol/l Range 12-22 Triodothroine 4.6...

Got blood results back but not appointment with doctor yet. Thyroid TSH 3.9 muL...

Happyxx

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Advice on blood test result

Hi, After receiving a result of the CC gene (rs225014) on a Dio2 test and getting nowhere via my GP and a paper referral to an endocrinologist I decided to use...

Hi, After receiving a result of the CC gene (rs225014) on a Dio2 test and gettin...

Wickety

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Terrible reflux on Teva levothyroxine...help!

Hi, I have just started 50mg of Levothyroxine (teva). I have subclinical hypothyroidism with TPO antibodies. I took the tablets as advised on an empty stomach...

Hi, I have just started 50mg of Levothyroxine (teva). I have subclinical hypothy...

EJT82

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Is my T3 too high?

Hi everyone, I did my regular 6 monthly medichecks thyroid test and my T3 levels have slowly been getting higher with my T4 levels staying around the same and...

Hi everyone, I did my regular 6 monthly medichecks thyroid test and my T3 level...

Mazes

•1 year ago

2 Replies

After High Intensity Interval Exercise, fT4/ fT3 up from 'normal', 12 hours later both down from 'normal'. Both return to 'normal' by 72hrs

Interesting study discussing the effects of high intensity interval training on : conversion of T4 to T3 . conversion of T4 to rT3 . and CORTISOL. ~...

Interesting study discussing the effects of high intensity interval training on ...

tattybogle

•1 year ago

34 Replies

And now the Hungarian treatment profile

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is a common disease. In its treatment, levothyroxine (LT4) supplementation is the usual procedure, which is available in the form...

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is a common disease. In its treatment, levothyroxin...

diogenes

Remembering•1 year ago

4 Replies

T3 and dropping cortisol levels

Since starting on T3 6 weeks ago my morning cortisol level has dropped. I know that Paul Robinson says that taking T3 cannot affect cortisol levels. I am...

Since starting on T3 6 weeks ago my morning cortisol level has dropped. I know ...

Pearlteapot

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Low TSH

hello, I’m wondering if some of you knowledgeable people can give me some advice please. I feel under medicated on 75 mcg of levothyroxine, but the doctor...

hello, I’m wondering if some of you knowledgeable people can give me some advice...

TeeDee63

•1 year ago

12 Replies

NHS prices for Carbimazole

helvella wondering if you have ever looked into prices for Carbimazole. I recently did a quick search but thought my search parameters must be wrong as prices...

helvella wondering if you have ever looked into prices for Carbimazole. I recent...

asiatic

•1 year ago

4 Replies

anaesthetic for carpal tunnel operation

Hi, my daughter in law has Hashimotos following the birth of her first child 10 years ago. It wasn’t diagnosed until after the birth of her second child 5...

Hi, my daughter in law has Hashimotos following the birth of her first child 10 ...

Essexlil

•1 year ago

24 Replies

February 2023 NHS Drug Tariff prices for Liothyronine

Prices are unchanged from January 2023. https://helvella.blogspot.com/p/current-nhs-drug-tariff-liothyronine.html This is out of date - more recent...

Prices are unchanged from January 2023. https://helvella.blogspot.com/p/current...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

47 Replies

vitamin D, Folate and hypochromasia

Hi, Daughter has had blood results, symptoms of tiredness and anxiety. Results back, Drs just text to say low and get supplements! I told her to get print...

Hi, Daughter has had blood results, symptoms of tiredness and anxiety. Results ...

Fluffyone

•1 year ago

12 Replies

blood test - do I need to fast from food also

morning, I’m having some bloods down this morning at 9.30am I haven’t taken any meds should I have not eaten also? Thanks

morning, I’m having some bloods down this morning at 9.30am I haven’t taken any ...

Thyroid36

•1 year ago

3 Replies

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All posts for January 2023

Pharmacy and supplying brand name Levothyroxine

when to take meds before test.

Results

Feeling annoyed

Weaning off Methimazole

ozempic

Low Ferritin and iron supplements & Iron Panel interpretation

blood results

Results- thoughts pls?

taking more than prescribed levothyroxine

Food Sensitivities

Finger prick test - amount of blood needed?

weaning off 80mg daily Omreprazole

Daughters results after altering her dose.

New results-any insight appreciated

Could I get some blood test results feedback please?

Help please re bloods

Can anyone help read results

Advice on blood test result

Terrible reflux on Teva levothyroxine...help!

Is my T3 too high?

After High Intensity Interval Exercise, fT4/ fT3 up from 'normal', 12 hours later both down from 'normal'. Both return to 'normal' by 72hrs

And now the Hungarian treatment profile

T3 and dropping cortisol levels

Low TSH

NHS prices for Carbimazole

anaesthetic for carpal tunnel operation

February 2023 NHS Drug Tariff prices for Liothyronine

vitamin D, Folate and hypochromasia

blood test - do I need to fast from food also

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