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Lansaprazole

My GP prescribed this PPI a month ago. I have been coughing since before Christmas, when I had a virus of some sort, not covid. My chest X-ray is clear but I...

My GP prescribed this PPI a month ago. I have been coughing since before Christm...

Calceolaria

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Puffy under eyes

Hi, I’ve had hypothyroid for approximately the past 5 years. Since around November I’ve had really puffy undereyes/cheekbone areas, especially in the mornings...

Hi, I’ve had hypothyroid for approximately the past 5 years. Since around Novemb...

Izzywizzy124

•1 year ago

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midwife prescribed aspirin due to history of Graves’ disease while pregnant.

I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and the midwife prescribed me aspirin and said it was for the baby as blood will flow to the placenta better. Nothing abnormal...

I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and the midwife prescribed me aspirin and said ...

Butterfly_3

•1 year ago

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Could I get feedback on my thyroid blood test please

New PCP, new bloodwork. Complete thyroidectomy in 2013 Taking 30 mcgs of Liothyronine am, and 25 mcg pm daily. "TSH RFX abnormal to free T4 TSH 0.068...

New PCP, new bloodwork. Complete thyroidectomy in 2013 Taking 30 mcgs of Lio...

10mile

•1 year ago

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Advice on starting T3. A couple of questions

Recent results TSH 0.05 suppressed T4 21.3 (12-22) T3 4.6 (3.1-6.8) I feel that shows I am not converting well. I have T3 in 25mcg pills that I can...

Recent results TSH 0.05 suppressed T4 21.3 (12-22) T3 4.6 (3.1-6.8) I feel ...

Hypo32

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Male infertility and hypothyroid

hello I wondered if anyone has experience of male infertility despite being adequately treated in combination of T3 and T4. I am fully treated and under the...

hello I wondered if anyone has experience of male infertility despite being ad...

Wired123

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Cortisol level

Just got my cortisol level test back looks like low on nearly all of them. Can anyone help who can advise me how to raise them?It's different test I did years...

Just got my cortisol level test back looks like low on nearly all of them. Can a...

France92

•1 year ago

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Should I take DHEA supplement to raise my DHEA?

Hi all my DHEA is well below range. What is the best way to raise DHEA levels. In the past private endocrinologist prescribed DHEA supplements but somewhere...

Hi all my DHEA is well below range. What is the best way to raise DHEA levels. I...

DizzyD

•1 year ago

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Thyroidectomy or not? Thyroidmegaly and multi modular goiter.

I’m 60 years old and have known about my thyroid issues since 2010, at least the start of the issues. I confused as to what is going on with my thyroid. I 2012...

I’m 60 years old and have known about my thyroid issues since 2010, at least the...

bo62

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Do GPs have ears?

A while ago I had a bit of a rant on here about an appointment with a GP. We disagreed that I needed a hysterectomy, but the hospital phoned this morning to...

A while ago I had a bit of a rant on here about an appointment with a GP. We di...

serenfach

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Latest nhs thyroid results

These are my 6 monthly thyroid bloods next. Taken at 8.20am with water only. No diagnosis just 6 monthly tests due to tpo antibodies >1000 TSH 2.3 (0.20-4.50)...

These are my 6 monthly thyroid bloods next. Taken at 8.20am with water only. No ...

Macey2009

•1 year ago

12 Replies

What is TFTF in a blood test please

What is TFTF in a blood test please.

Hidden

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Weird blood results Part 4

Thank you to everyone especially Slow dragon and Seaside Suzy. I managed to get a face to face appointment with a lovely new Doctor who was actually...

Thank you to everyone especially Slow dragon and Seaside Suzy. I managed to get...

Stefcon1

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Results please advice needed

Overall comment 13/02/2023 Your thryoid function results show an unusual pattern. There may be several reasons for this, such as taking thyroid medication or...

Overall comment 13/02/2023 Your thryoid function results show an unusual patte...

Pen1966

•1 year ago

13 Replies

After 22 years on pharma meds’ my thyroid is not right. Now chemist has given a new brand. Could this upset my system too?

Diagnosed 2001 with hypothyroidism Normal brand above photo. Below is one I have never taken. My tests results 11th Jan 2023. T4 12.7. Range. (12-22) TSH...

Diagnosed 2001 with hypothyroidism Normal brand above photo. Below is one I ha...

Whitenightingale

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Sarah Myhill and Dr Blanchard are proponents of taking thyroid replacement with meals

Not sure who Dr Blanchard is/was but apparently Sarah Myhill agrees with his theory on taking thyroid replacement with/after meals Does anyone have any...

Not sure who Dr Blanchard is/was but apparently Sarah Myhill agrees with his the...

Noelnoel

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Test results: what is going on? Longish post and history

Perhaps someone can help me out here in regards to what I should do going forward: Since September 2022 I take 150 mcg thyroxine in the a.m. an hour before...

Perhaps someone can help me out here in regards to what I should do going forwar...

gabkad

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Vitamin D

This morning I bought a pack of mushrooms, and as it was a sunny day, I put them outside to sunbathe. No - I’m not going crazy! Did anyone else listen to Tim...

This morning I bought a pack of mushrooms, and as it was a sunny day, I put them...

Pollypet

•1 year ago

31 Replies

Treatment on symptoms vs blood results

Hi all. I’m new to this group and would love feedback from people with similar experiences. My TSH level has been slightly raised since 2012 (5.0) and had...

Hi all. I’m new to this group and would love feedback from people with similar e...

Yeti74

•1 year ago

34 Replies

Help understanding TSH - seemingly quick decline

Hi all, Not sure you anyone can shed light or explain a little more of what this may mean. ( I will be requesting a call with GP tomorrow but just concerned...

Hi all, Not sure you anyone can shed light or explain a little more of what thi...

ttcsolomummytobe

•1 year ago

3 Replies

sending love 💕🌱

hi you lovely lot, I’d hug you all hard if I could. Happy St Valentine’s Day and thank you for helping me to the stage where I can enjoy and not just exist...

hi you lovely lot, I’d hug you all hard if I could. Happy St Valentine’s Day a...

Regenallotment

•1 year ago

36 Replies

T3 Monotherapy Testing Advice

When should I take my last dose of T3 before a blood test please? I am of the opinion it is the night before but if someone could give me the correct advice...

When should I take my last dose of T3 before a blood test please? I am of the o...

Letty222

•1 year ago

11 Replies

thyroid test results

are they normal as stated ?

Beads73

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Supplements

Hello, I'm on a boat load of supplements for various things and sometimes think about what my non negotiables would be 🤔 I'm aware all our bodies have...

Hello, I'm on a boat load of supplements for various things and sometimes think ...

Imaaan

•1 year ago

18 Replies

TSH Results

I have been on thyroxine for many years and have been on 50 mcg`s alternating with 75mcg`s, for most of the time TSH was 2.32 (Doctor said this is OK) but...

I have been on thyroxine for many years and have been on 50 mcg`s alternating ...

Carri3

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Can you help me get back on track please ?

Hello lovely people I hope you are doing ok today. I haven't posted for quite a while as a lot has been happening, but I now have time to focus back on my...

Hello lovely people I hope you are doing ok today. I haven't posted for quite a ...

Confide55

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Trace element needs for thyroid function

This new paper goes into the needs for various elements for sufficient thyroid function. Downloadable Selenium, Iodine and Iron–Essential Trace Elements...

This new paper goes into the needs for various elements for sufficient thyroid f...

diogenes

Remembering•1 year ago

15 Replies

funny turns

do not know how else to describe what keeps happening….. I have seen endo, neuro & cardiologists about this. They all blame it on my PoTs (even though some are...

do not know how else to describe what keeps happening….. I have seen endo, neuro...

Ajva

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Iodine Ideal Range

Dr. Christianson has written another interesting article on iodine deficiency / iodine excess. Many have asked "what is the ideal range"? Here is what Dr....

Dr. Christianson has written another interesting article on iodine deficiency / ...

dtate2016

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Vitamin test results

Hi All I was wondering if I could have some advice on my vitamin test results. I had the test done through Monitor my Health, so no ranges are given, just a...

Hi All I was wondering if I could have some advice on my vitamin test results...

BallyHi10

•1 year ago

9 Replies

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All posts for February 2023

Lansaprazole

Puffy under eyes

midwife prescribed aspirin due to history of Graves’ disease while pregnant.

Could I get feedback on my thyroid blood test please

Advice on starting T3. A couple of questions

Male infertility and hypothyroid

Cortisol level

Should I take DHEA supplement to raise my DHEA?

Thyroidectomy or not? Thyroidmegaly and multi modular goiter.

Do GPs have ears?

Latest nhs thyroid results

What is TFTF in a blood test please

Weird blood results Part 4

Results please advice needed

After 22 years on pharma meds’ my thyroid is not right. Now chemist has given a new brand. Could this upset my system too?

Sarah Myhill and Dr Blanchard are proponents of taking thyroid replacement with meals

Test results: what is going on? Longish post and history

Vitamin D

Treatment on symptoms vs blood results

Help understanding TSH - seemingly quick decline

sending love 💕🌱

T3 Monotherapy Testing Advice

thyroid test results

Supplements

TSH Results

Can you help me get back on track please ?

Trace element needs for thyroid function

funny turns

Iodine Ideal Range

Vitamin test results

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