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blood test interpretation

hi I’m new here, I’ve just had a blood test that says my TSH is normal range (1) but my free thyroxine is low (9). I have so many symptons. Have been...

hi I’m new here, I’ve just had a blood test that says my TSH is normal range (1)...

Laundry

•1 year ago

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is it time to ‘go it alone’ again. Advice needed please

Hi Folks, quick history of me. Hashimoto diagnosis in 2018 ( tpo 180/TSH 26 ect). Started on levo. Around 2020 after still constantly feeling rubbish with...

Hi Folks, quick history of me. Hashimoto diagnosis in 2018 ( tpo 180/TSH 26 ect...

•1 year ago

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Sensitive to Armour fillers?

I’m struggling to up my Armour dose, which my Dr has advised to do after seeing my results. I feel horrendous, with all over aches and pains and the headache...

I’m struggling to up my Armour dose, which my Dr has advised to do after seeing ...

Tabbycat76

•1 year ago

16 Replies

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blood results help

hi everyone I got my blood results back and I wondered for some advice because I have not been feeling great I feel really fatigue lately and yet still I can’t...

hi everyone I got my blood results back and I wondered for some advice because I...

Thyroid36

•1 year ago

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Iron. So confused.

Hi all, I'm going crazy with trying to understand what is going on with my iron levels right now. I recently got a NHS iron panel test that came back high -...

Hi all, I'm going crazy with trying to understand what is going on with my iron ...

Ebx_design

•1 year ago

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Quick update on bloods - happy with analysis but posting for interest/comparison - also CRP info?

I did manage to get the bloods done and thought it worth a quick before and after. I'm mostly happy now with how to analyse but don't know if anyone is...

I did manage to get the bloods done and thought it worth a quick before and afte...

FoggyThinker

•1 year ago

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under active thyroid playing up

the hospital have found lymph nodes on my chest have had a underactive thyroid for nearly 70 yrs have been referred to the Endocrinology dept, also have type 2...

the hospital have found lymph nodes on my chest have had a underactive thyroid f...

elwins

•1 year ago

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Positive experience with Private GP

Hi all - for the benefit of anyone else dithering over trying a private GP... I've just had a really positive experience. She confirmed I have Hashi's (which...

Hi all - for the benefit of anyone else dithering over trying a private GP... I'...

FoggyThinker

•1 year ago

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Atrial Fibrillation with RVR, suppressed TSH

Hi all, I was just hospitalized overnight for Atrial Fibrillation with RVR. I am an otherwise super healthy 61 yo female. For example, the only other...

Hi all, I was just hospitalized overnight for Atrial Fibrillation with RVR. I a...

BBANRS

•1 year ago

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Female Testosterone Replacement Users

My endo has suggested I replace very low levels of testosterone with Androfeme, to complement my existing HRT package of Lenzetto and Utrogestan. After...

My endo has suggested I replace very low levels of testosterone with Androfeme, ...

radd

•1 year ago

44 Replies

Review tomorrow after starting levo

I started levothyroxine 50mcg 7 weeks ago (see previous posts), and have my review with the GP tomorrow. I felt like things had been moving in the right...

I started levothyroxine 50mcg 7 weeks ago (see previous posts), and have my revi...

sa67

•1 year ago

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GP Visit Update

Hi - I saw my GP yesterday and he did listen I guess! My main points were need for optimal levels of vitamins and minerals; PPIs affecting absorption; High T4...

Hi - I saw my GP yesterday and he did listen I guess! My main points were need f...

Rambling9

•1 year ago

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t3 gone down with dose increase?

Feb. Ft3 5.56(3.1-6.1) March 5.20 with 12.50mcg increase of Levo. . Why is that? Feb, FT4 15.00 (12-22) . March 15.80 TSH Feb 0.05. March 0.04. I am...

Feb. Ft3 5.56(3.1-6.1) March 5.20 with 12.50mcg increase of Levo. . Why is ...

meme

•1 year ago

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Doc visit /thyroxine change

hi all I have Hashimotos and ideally want to change the brand of synthetic thyroxine I am taking I’m going to see my doctor today to ask this. I am...

hi all I have Hashimotos and ideally want to change the brand of synthetic thyr...

LottyA

•1 year ago

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Feeling awful Desperate need of advice on test results please

Morning all, I'm having problems getting my thyroid hormones steady. (No thyroid) Have previously been under medicated for a long time. Had advice off [Dr M.]...

Morning all, I'm having problems getting my thyroid hormones steady. (No thyroid...

Liam12

•1 year ago

32 Replies

Underactive thyroid - follow-up

Hi all, I posted the below message recently and got some good feedback. I have now started on one Liposomal B complex tablet per day. I haven't been taking any...

Hi all, I posted the below message recently and got some good feedback. I have n...

Mjpp84

•1 year ago

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Update #3 Self-Treating

Following on from my previous update, (https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/149204484/2-update-adrenal-testing) I have another update. Unfortunately,...

Following on from my previous update, (https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/post...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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TSH suddenly elevated.

hi I’ve had quite well managed Hashi’s -diagnosesd in 2020. After a rocky year at the start my TSH has remained below 1. It dropped as low as 0.02 but then...

hi I’ve had quite well managed Hashi’s -diagnosesd in 2020. After a rocky year...

ZoMa

•1 year ago

8 Replies

blood test results

I have a multi nodular goitre and am awaiting ENT assessment. I had bloods redone as I’m feeling extremely fatigued and have symptoms such as breathlessness,...

I have a multi nodular goitre and am awaiting ENT assessment. I had bloods red...

Kellyellen

•1 year ago

6 Replies

RT3 test

Recommendations for where to buy a reverse t3 test in the U.K. that I can do myself. Already getting one for FT3, FT4 and tsh, so just need rt3.

Recommendations for where to buy a reverse t3 test in the U.K. that I can do mys...

Girlslovescifi

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Increasing NDT dose

I’m in deed of advice once more. I was advised by Endo to increase my dose of NDT from 75 mg Efra but after several attempts, I failed. I was taking 75 mg +...

I’m in deed of advice once more. I was advised by Endo to increase my dose of ND...

Rosebud1955

•1 year ago

5 Replies

blood results

Hi, could anyone help me with my blood tests? I have pernicious anemia and sjogrens. I have multiple nodules on my thyroid including a huge one that is very...

Hi, could anyone help me with my blood tests? I have pernicious anemia and sjo...

Rubyreads

•1 year ago

10 Replies

nervous system role in thyroid stimulation

I have written before about this important topic, which doesn’t seem to be reflected in most thyroid treatments plans - namely the role that the autonomic...

I have written before about this important topic, which doesn’t seem to be refle...

ThyroidLadyLondon

•1 year ago

17 Replies

acid reflux and indigestion

I’m only on 25mcg of Levo and after two weeks had to decrease by half because the anxiety is awful and I feel like each day is worse. I’ve been on it almost 3...

I’m only on 25mcg of Levo and after two weeks had to decrease by half because th...

Interiordesignb1227

•1 year ago

37 Replies

Abnormally high thyroid levels

Hi all, I 'd like some advice with these abnormally high test results. For the first time ever, my free T4 is out of range- too high-, and so is my Vit D. My...

Hi all, I 'd like some advice with these abnormally high test results. For the ...

HealthyEmski

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Biotin & Blood Work

Hi. I would appreciate your thoughts regarding biotin supplementation and how much time one should leave between a dose of biotin and a blood test measuring...

Hi. I would appreciate your thoughts regarding biotin supplementation and how ...

elliscp01

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Still struggling ...

Hi All. I am asking or help and advice again. I have been titrating Levo dose up since last September having figured out I have central hypothyroidism, and...

Hi All. I am asking or help and advice again. I have been titrating Levo dose up...

UKmale_hypo

•1 year ago

10 Replies

hyper madness

hi guys 45 yr old man Suffering from thyroid issues almost 25 yrs. Been seen and done almost everything you can imagine. If I can help or advise anyone on...

hi guys 45 yr old man Suffering from thyroid issues almost 25 yrs. Been seen...

Dandare11

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Thryiod-S

Hi, can someone DM me in relation to Thyroid -S supply Thanks

Dinjo

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Insomnia

Has anyone had insomnia with their hypothyroidism? I am tired most of the time, but don't sleep well. Did optimizing your thyroid levels help? I am on an APAP,...

Has anyone had insomnia with their hypothyroidism? I am tired most of the time, ...

Trina64

•1 year ago

14 Replies

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All posts for March 2023

blood test interpretation

is it time to ‘go it alone’ again. Advice needed please

Sensitive to Armour fillers?

blood results help

Iron. So confused.

Quick update on bloods - happy with analysis but posting for interest/comparison - also CRP info?

under active thyroid playing up

Positive experience with Private GP

Atrial Fibrillation with RVR, suppressed TSH

Female Testosterone Replacement Users

Review tomorrow after starting levo

GP Visit Update

t3 gone down with dose increase?

Doc visit /thyroxine change

Feeling awful Desperate need of advice on test results please

Underactive thyroid - follow-up

Update #3 Self-Treating

TSH suddenly elevated.

blood test results

RT3 test

Increasing NDT dose

blood results

nervous system role in thyroid stimulation

acid reflux and indigestion

Abnormally high thyroid levels

Biotin & Blood Work

Still struggling ...

hyper madness

Thryiod-S

Insomnia

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