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For my fellow Restless Leg Syndrome sufferers

Hi everyone. Just thought I would share this info with you all, in case it helps. Just had a sleep lab done for disability pension process here in Switzerland,...

Hi everyone. Just thought I would share this info with you all, in case it helps...

Swissgirl

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Under active to Overactive?

Hi all! Diagnosed with hypo late 2021 (TSH 8.4). They put me on 25mg Levo and bloods came back good two months later (3.1 - see second photo). After this,...

Hi all! Diagnosed with hypo late 2021 (TSH 8.4). They put me on 25mg Levo and...

Roughwrap_995

•1 year ago

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Thyroid Levels after taking Penicillin

Results with just 150mcg Levothyroxine 21/04/23 6.40am TSH. 0.04 (0.27-4.2) T4 20.2 pmol/L (12-22) T3 4.68 pmol/L...

Results with just 150mcg Levothyroxine 21/04/23 6.40am TSH. 0.04 (0...

Obvs

•1 year ago

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growth hormone replacement

hi, my daughter is 18 and on 75 and 100 levo alternating between the dose daily. She hasn’t felt right for at least 3 years since she was first diagnosed and...

hi, my daughter is 18 and on 75 and 100 levo alternating between the dose daily....

Thyroid2212

•1 year ago

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Headaches with Changes

I increased the Levothyroxine from 25 mcg to 50 mcg yesterday. I did go to 37.5 for about 4 days prior to going to 50mcg. I am also on T3, but have been on it...

I increased the Levothyroxine from 25 mcg to 50 mcg yesterday. I did go to 37.5 ...

Trina64

•1 year ago

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Going slow on T3 increases

Just want to say thanks to all the people who gave such good advice on going slow and steady with T3 including Hidden jimh111 FancyPants54 shaws...

Just want to say thanks to all the people who gave such good advice on going slo...

Hashiboy

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Seeking thoughts on Thyroid blood test

Just got my Medichecks Thyroid blood test back. Results are: TSH: 0.3 (0.27 - 4.2) Free T3: 3.7 (3.1 - 6.8) FreeThyroxin: 20.2 (12 - 22) I'm on...

Just got my Medichecks Thyroid blood test back. Results are: TSH: 0.3 (0.27 ...

MCDW

•1 year ago

3 Replies

High iron & Low B12, maybe? New labs interpretation please

Apologies for what will probably be a long post... Recently I've been feeling pretty hypo (crap) - the usual stuff, fatigue, knackered all the time, low...

Apologies for what will probably be a long post... Recently I've been feeling ...

Ebx_design

•1 year ago

4 Replies

New blood test results - help needed before GP appt

Summary of previous issues: I was put on 50 mcg Levo in November 2022 and was refused an increase by two GPs at my practice after a test in January (they said...

Summary of previous issues: I was put on 50 mcg Levo in November 2022 and was re...

Xmrkn20

•1 year ago

15 Replies

DIO2 Polymorphism and self treatment help Update!

Hi All, As promised for those of you following I have taken another thyroid test and this time I also did some vitamin readings. I think I know what to do...

Hi All, As promised for those of you following I have taken another thyroid te...

Flippasmile

•1 year ago

26 Replies

waiting for surgery

hi all, Just an update from my last post. After going to a different a&e they admitted me straight away and said I needed surgery. I had a two week stay and...

hi all, Just an update from my last post. After going to a different a&e they ...

Chara87

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Low TSH stopping me getting HRT

I am 45 yrs old, & believe I am in perimenopause. I had hormonal blood tests done 6 mths ago, which didn’t show this, but was told that didn’t mean I wasn’t...

I am 45 yrs old, & believe I am in perimenopause. I had hormonal blood tests d...

EleanorM-G

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Normal Blood Test but Still Hypothyroid Symptoms?

Hello, I recently had some blood tests done which showed: TSH 1.26 milliunit/L - Range: 0.3-4.2 Free T4 12.1 pmol/L - Range: 9 - 23 My question is can I...

Hello, I recently had some blood tests done which showed: TSH 1.26 milliunit/...

Emj001

•1 year ago

8 Replies

B12 levels and hypothyroidism

This is a useful paper showing low B12 is associated with hypothyroidism. Another paper indicating vitamin deficiency that needs treating. And that GP's should...

This is a useful paper showing low B12 is associated with hypothyroidism. Anothe...

diogenes

Remembering•1 year ago

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Tsh 31,atrophied thyroid, secondary adrenal insuffiency , feel terrible in a maze, can't rise t3

Dear group, firstly, thankyou to be there!My name is Antonella, I write from Italy. I have secondary adrenal insuffiency due pituitary acth deficiency. I also...

Dear group, firstly, thankyou to be there!My name is Antonella, I write from It...

flyngraft

•1 year ago

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Am I over medicating?

I am concerned I may be overmedicating. My symptoms are: Feeling incredible tired, Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Palpitations first thing, high blood pressure...

I am concerned I may be overmedicating. My symptoms are: Feeling incredible t...

LizT10

•1 year ago

7 Replies

stopping Carbimazole

Just wondering how long it takes for FT4/3 and tsh levels to change after stopping carbimazole . I stopped Monday after 24 months of various doses of...

Just wondering how long it takes for FT4/3 and tsh levels to change after stoppi...

Ex111

•1 year ago

6 Replies

How to purchase a specific brand of T4

Hi, I would really like to try taking only Mercury Pharma for a while, to see if just taking one brand helps with some of my symptoms. I already asked my GP...

Hi, I would really like to try taking only Mercury Pharma for a while, to see i...

HopefulMe23

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Tsh level high

Is it possible to have a tsh level of greater than 100? My GP left voice mail instructions to increase Levo from 100mcg to 150mcg due to recent lab results....

Is it possible to have a tsh level of greater than 100? My GP left voice mail in...

Nana321

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Private NDT source please

Hi allI've been a member here for many years but my tablet accounts keep being hacked, due to ongoing domestic violence, so I am here under a new name. I've...

Hi allI've been a member here for many years but my tablet accounts keep being h...

BreatheHelen

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine Mishap

Hi Life has been a struggle just lately for me. I have an elderly parent who has dementia who is taking up most of my time, other things in my life are just...

Hi Life has been a struggle just lately for me. I have an elderly parent who has...

Brumhoy68

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Iodine urine test do's and dont's?

We have bought the Iodine urine test from Genova again, and having read the instructions we are a bit confused as the instructions on do's and dont's are a bit...

We have bought the Iodine urine test from Genova again, and having read the inst...

ainslie

•1 year ago

13 Replies

heart flutter

does anyone have a fluttering of heart on occasion, or quick pound like it is going to come out of your chest. On levothyroxine 25 mg. I think TSH was 2.45....

does anyone have a fluttering of heart on occasion, or quick pound like it is go...

Thyroid2468

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Re low Tsh and elevated other tests

MY tsh went down to 0.02..( indicating overactive) other test confirmed this..so .yours does seem to indicate hyperthyroidism.IWas on 125mcgms Levothyroxine...

MY tsh went down to 0.02..( indicating overactive) other test confirmed this..so...

HiVi1914

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Class 2 Medicines Recall: Teva UK Limited, Levothyroxine 12.5mcg Tablets 🔴🔴🔴🔴

Another recall! Class 2 Medicines Recall: Teva UK Limited, Levothyroxine 12.5mcg Tablets, EL (23)A/06 Teva UK...

Another recall! Class 2 Medicines Recall: Teva UK Limited, Levothyroxine 12.5...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

7 Replies

Fatigue

Hi all, still struggling with chronic fatigue. I have been on Levothyroxine 100mg for about 27 years always felt tired. I decided to take a Medicheck...

Hi all, still struggling with chronic fatigue. I have been on Levothyroxine 100...

tamari

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Supermarket TSH tests

I bought a rapid TSH test from a well known Supermarket but the test is based on American standards. If your test is lower than 5 it records a negative result....

I bought a rapid TSH test from a well known Supermarket but the test is based on...

SimLuc

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Tips for constipation

Hello, I'm on T3 only. I was struggling with palpitations so my new endo and I reduced my dose drastically to double check I needed thyroid meds. My TSH zoomed...

Hello, I'm on T3 only. I was struggling with palpitations so my new endo and I r...

Hashiboy

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Roseway labs T3. How much?

How much is T3 from Roseway labs please?

Hidden

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Levothyroxine and Cellulite

I am 64 years old and was put on Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism about 3 yrs ago and I have noticed that my cellulite in these past few years, has literally...

I am 64 years old and was put on Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism about 3 yrs ag...

dj_63

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2023

For my fellow Restless Leg Syndrome sufferers

Under active to Overactive?

Thyroid Levels after taking Penicillin

growth hormone replacement

Headaches with Changes

Going slow on T3 increases

Seeking thoughts on Thyroid blood test

High iron & Low B12, maybe? New labs interpretation please

New blood test results - help needed before GP appt

DIO2 Polymorphism and self treatment help Update!

waiting for surgery

Low TSH stopping me getting HRT

Normal Blood Test but Still Hypothyroid Symptoms?

B12 levels and hypothyroidism

Tsh 31,atrophied thyroid, secondary adrenal insuffiency , feel terrible in a maze, can't rise t3

Am I over medicating?

stopping Carbimazole

How to purchase a specific brand of T4

Tsh level high

Private NDT source please

Levothyroxine Mishap

Iodine urine test do's and dont's?

heart flutter

Re low Tsh and elevated other tests

Class 2 Medicines Recall: Teva UK Limited, Levothyroxine 12.5mcg Tablets 🔴🔴🔴🔴

Fatigue

Supermarket TSH tests

Tips for constipation

Roseway labs T3. How much?

Levothyroxine and Cellulite

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