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First NHS Endo blood test feedback... disappointing usual guff 🙄

Sadly not accurate either as the blood test was after 10 weeks on the reduced dose of 600mcg per week levo and 12.5 Tiromel as the prescription for Roma had...

Sadly not accurate either as the blood test was after 10 weeks on the reduced do...

TiggerMe

•1 year ago

48 Replies

New Scientist - CFS linked to lower levels of some gut bacteria

The article is under a paywall but if you're subscribed you can read it in full here:...

The article is under a paywall but if you're subscribed you can read it in full ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

71 Replies

Off Topic

Yesterday husband and myself were going to do some shopping in the shopping centre. Whilst husband went into one shop I stayed outside and turned to look to...

Yesterday husband and myself were going to do some shopping in the shopping cent...

shaws

Administrator•1 year ago

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28 y/o F Low levels across the board for TSH, T3, and T4

Hi I was wondering if anyone has ever had experience having very low TSH, T3, and T4. My doctor said he was stumped because TSH shows being “hyperthyroid” but...

Hi I was wondering if anyone has ever had experience having very low TSH, T3, an...

Allthethyme

•1 year ago

25 Replies

My daughter has her first blood test results from Monitor My Health, Please can anyone give me more information/advice?

My daughter (19) has been feeling up and down with various symptoms for a couple of years and recently we delved further and we realised she ticked lots of...

My daughter (19) has been feeling up and down with various symptoms for a couple...

Robbiebobs

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Blood results - low b12

Hi, Please can I have some advice on my blood results... I have Hashimoto’s (Dx 13yrs ago), am hypothyroid (Dx 2yrs ago), take 100mcg levothyroxine, 4yrs...

Hi, Please can I have some advice on my blood results... I have Hashimoto’s ...

bollin

•1 year ago

13 Replies

will t3 at night interact with progesterone /magnesium?

Evening all! looking ahead, please can I ask if I take my second t3 before bed am I ok to take my progesterone, magnesium and vit d at the same time as I...

Evening all! looking ahead, please can I ask if I take my second t3 before bed...

Knackeredandcross

•1 year ago

21 Replies

liothyronine

I was given a different brand of liothyronine and after taking it for a few weeks I felt my old thyroid symptoms coming back- the worst being...

I was given a different brand of liothyronine and after taking it for a few week...

Margaret

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Blood results for my dad

hi everyone, my dad has high ferritin levels and I wondered if any one had any understanding at all? Thank you always everyone for always giving advice 😊 I...

hi everyone, my dad has high ferritin levels and I wondered if any one had any u...

Thyroid36

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Folate results

Help with reading Folate results please 😊 Good evening thyroid team. I haven't posted for a little while, I hope you are all managing as best you can. My...

Help with reading Folate results please 😊 Good evening thyroid team. I haven't ...

smilingjane

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Hypo and cholesterol advice please

Hello I’m looking for some advice please prior to a GP appt. I’ve had a phone call with the GP and said how tired I’m feeling but I also had raised...

Hello I’m looking for some advice please prior to a GP appt. I’ve had a phone c...

Loubylou17

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Diabetes Insipidus has changed name

Just for general interest - because we have seen occasional mentions of Diabetes Insipidus over the years. Diabetes Insipidus (DI) has undergone a...

Just for general interest - because we have seen occasional mentions of Diabetes...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

10 Replies

Dose change worries

Hi guys, After years of feeling crappy I finally got to start levo late last year and got 50mg, felt much better in recent months, not perfect but better and...

Hi guys, After years of feeling crappy I finally got to start levo late last ye...

Hidden

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Fermented food book recommendations?

hi you lovely lot, Can you recommend a good book or website for home made fermented foods. I know I can Google but there is so much’noise’ out there I’m...

hi you lovely lot, Can you recommend a good book or website for home made ferme...

Regenallotment

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Low TSH and High Thyroid Peroxidase >1300

Hi all, i'll be speaking to my Endocrinologist on monday but just wondered if anyone else has had a low TSH level generally between 0.01 and 0.08 and a high...

Hi all, i'll be speaking to my Endocrinologist on monday but just wondered if a...

March2006

•1 year ago

5 Replies

#2 Update: Adrenal Testing

This afternoon (12.45) I had the blood draw for: Adrenal auto-antibodies, Aldosterone, Renin, Potassium & Sodium. I've also had a short Synacthen test. Stop...

This afternoon (12.45) I had the blood draw for: Adrenal auto-antibodies, Aldost...

Hidden

•1 year ago

45 Replies

Magnesium glycinate 50mcg and 100 5htp can I take with T3 ?

Any thoughts is this ok to take near T3 ? Xx

Chouchou1234

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Can you have hyperthyroidism with a Serum TSH level of

Can you have hyperthyroidism with a Serum TSH level of 0.37mU/L normal range 0.35 to 5.50 mU/L or does the 0.02 make all the difference? What symptoms would...

Can you have hyperthyroidism with a Serum TSH level of 0.37mU/L normal range 0....

jointpain

•1 year ago

12 Replies

First blood test in over a year and not feeling good

Hello,I haven't actually posted to the forum in a long time - and I am rather ashamed to say I also haven't had a blood test in a long time, either. My GP...

Hello,I haven't actually posted to the forum in a long time - and I am rather as...

Smorzando

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Thybon Henning liothyronine

Can anyone please advise if Cytomel 25mcg can be replaced with Tybon Henning liothyronine? And if so what would the equivalent dosage be? My Cytomel order has...

Can anyone please advise if Cytomel 25mcg can be replaced with Tybon Henning lio...

Tiamosta

•1 year ago

2 Replies

constipation after thyroidectomy

hi all, I haven’t been on in a while but wanted to know if anyone else has had a problem with constipation after total thyroidectomy? It’s been over a year...

hi all, I haven’t been on in a while but wanted to know if anyone else has had a...

Marleys_Ma

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Podcast on heart, cholesterol, statins, diet, gut health, Vit D, micro biome 💕🌱

This came on randomly in the car this morning on the way into work. I found it very engaging and it gave me confidence I’m on the right track with my health....

This came on randomly in the car this morning on the way into work. I found it v...

Regenallotment

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Advice please Thyroid??

Hello. I have been reading for a while now whilst searching to help my daughter. She is age 20 and for the last year or so hasn't been feeling so good. long...

Hello. I have been reading for a while now whilst searching to help my daughter....

Joliplace

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Weak Legs (caused by medication fillers?)

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced the above? I did take Teva Levothyroxine some years ago and had to change to another brand and it was all fine...

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced the above? I did take Teva Levoth...

KillashandraRee

•1 year ago

14 Replies

pains

my daughter has under active Thyroid and has been having low back, hip, neck and shoulder pain. She has had several scans and appointments with specialists....

my daughter has under active Thyroid and has been having low back, hip, neck and...

Sylvia22

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Vits tested

I’ll ask the GP for some iron, I’ve bought a blood test online which is more thorough. Waiting for day 3 of my period as there’s lots of hormones included,...

I’ll ask the GP for some iron, I’ve bought a blood test online which is more tho...

Happytiredbunny

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Thyroid Disease and the Gender Pay Gap

I have received the following from Prof. Catia Montagna to pass on :- I wanted to signal to you that we have now issued a survey on the wellbeing and labour...

I have received the following from Prof. Catia Montagna to pass on :- I wanted ...

asiatic

•1 year ago

11 Replies

A slow increase

I'm just wondering what is the slowest you can go with Levo increase? Such as one tiny 12.5mcg per week for a few weeks, then twice a week. I need to minimise...

I'm just wondering what is the slowest you can go with Levo increase? Such as on...

Kazzyloulou

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Buying T3 online

I was going to try the NHS route to get T3 but I can't get a GP appointment for 4 weeks to ask to be re-referred to Endo to fight my case to trial T3 and then...

I was going to try the NHS route to get T3 but I can't get a GP appointment for ...

Noona123

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Levels improved naturally 👋

Hello everyone 👋 I’m new here. Below is my story and my question is what would you suggest next please? I’m 46 with 1 child (12 years old). On August 22 I...

Hello everyone 👋 I’m new here. Below is my story and my question is what would ...

JoJoang1111

•1 year ago

7 Replies

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All posts for March 2023

First NHS Endo blood test feedback... disappointing usual guff 🙄

New Scientist - CFS linked to lower levels of some gut bacteria

Off Topic

28 y/o F Low levels across the board for TSH, T3, and T4

My daughter has her first blood test results from Monitor My Health, Please can anyone give me more information/advice?

Blood results - low b12

will t3 at night interact with progesterone /magnesium?

liothyronine

Blood results for my dad

Folate results

Hypo and cholesterol advice please

Diabetes Insipidus has changed name

Dose change worries

Fermented food book recommendations?

Low TSH and High Thyroid Peroxidase >1300

#2 Update: Adrenal Testing

Magnesium glycinate 50mcg and 100 5htp can I take with T3 ?

Can you have hyperthyroidism with a Serum TSH level of

First blood test in over a year and not feeling good

Thybon Henning liothyronine

constipation after thyroidectomy

Podcast on heart, cholesterol, statins, diet, gut health, Vit D, micro biome 💕🌱

Advice please Thyroid??

Weak Legs (caused by medication fillers?)

pains

Vits tested

Thyroid Disease and the Gender Pay Gap

A slow increase

Buying T3 online

Levels improved naturally 👋

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