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where to go next?

Hi all. I am looking for advice/suggestions on which way to go next. Obviously GP's are not interested. I have multiple signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism,...

Hi all. I am looking for advice/suggestions on which way to go next. Obviously G...

Kasty

•1 year ago

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Sudden Tiredness

Is it normal after a thyroidectomy to get sudden tiredness. It doesn't happen often but sometimes it just hits me and I feel tired and it makes me anxious. I...

Is it normal after a thyroidectomy to get sudden tiredness. It doesn't happen of...

cymru_girl

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Private testing

Hi. Someone I know in South Wales needs private blood testing for TSH, FT4, FT3, vit D, B12, Ferritin, and Folate. Of the companies listed here -...

Hi. Someone I know in South Wales needs private blood testing for TSH, FT4, FT3,...

UKmale_hypo

•1 year ago

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Very Low TSH but symptoms much better.

I have hypothyroidism (Hasimotos), diagnosed in June 2020 and prescribed Levo (currently on 100/75 mcg alternate days, until June 2022 when 2x5 Lio was added...

I have hypothyroidism (Hasimotos), diagnosed in June 2020 and prescribed Levo (c...

Piglet1956

•1 year ago

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Under-active Thyroid & High Cholesterol

Hi there, I have heard that it is common to have a high cholesterol with an under-active thyroid. Thyroid problems are hereditary within my family and all...

Hi there, I have heard that it is common to have a high cholesterol with an und...

Health4I

•1 year ago

12 Replies

need some words of encouragement please

Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last made a post. I started armour last September after being on a high dose of thyrogold for years and I’m still...

Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last made a post. I started armour last...

Beau55

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Low T3 Low T4 and very Low TSH

Can anyone please help me? I am at my wits end trying to get my head around this under active thryoid situation. It has been over 2 years now. I have changed...

Can anyone please help me? I am at my wits end trying to get my head around thi...

Angie33

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Contraindication question

I am taking NDT ERFA 1.5 grains a day. I plan to take Hawthorne tincture to reduce my high blood pressure along with Elderflower tincture for calming. Does...

I am taking NDT ERFA 1.5 grains a day. I plan to take Hawthorne tincture to redu...

Silvertre

•1 year ago

8 Replies

thyroid medication adjustment

hello My recent tests are 28/03/23 serum free T4: 17.1 pmol /L TSH 3.23 mu/L 24/4/23...

hello My recent tests are 28/03/23 serum free T4: 17.1 pmol /L ...

Sonicfairydust

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Iodine treatment?

Hello, due to see my consultant this afternoon after me not reacting well to the medication they were treating me for over active thyroid. It was lowering my...

Hello, due to see my consultant this afternoon after me not reacting well to the...

Abimilne

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Confused

Just had a telephone consult with my Nuc Med Dr. over my latest results (See my latest update on previous post) for ease though here they are TSH 0.44 Range...

Just had a telephone consult with my Nuc Med Dr. over my latest results (See my ...

Devonlad

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Need advice or positive thoughts maybe…

Hello everyone, I increased my levo from 125 to 137.5 just over 3 weeks ago. My symptoms were extreme tiredness, dizziness, feeling weak (legs), stiff neck,...

Hello everyone, I increased my levo from 125 to 137.5 just over 3 weeks ago. My...

Nath27

•1 year ago

14 Replies

blood test results Graves’ disease

Hi everyone, here are my latest blood test results from the hospital, the endocrinologist said I would remain on block and replace for another 4 months, I’m...

Hi everyone, here are my latest blood test results from the hospital, the endocr...

Yoga54

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Cortisol help

I have consistently had low blood cortisol on pre 9am tests (around 220) and my two saliva tests showed lower than optimal cortisol, especially in a morning....

I have consistently had low blood cortisol on pre 9am tests (around 220) and my ...

CornishChick

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Is anyone on Metavive Only

I am currently on 240 mg or grains of metavive and I am still left feeling drained. On a good day I can walk our doggies. Most of the time I am resting. I...

I am currently on 240 mg or grains of metavive and I am still left feeling drain...

Angie33

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Iron levels still low - advice welcome

Hello, I've just done an Iron Panel re-test after 6-8 weeks of ferrous fumarate 1 x 69mg taken in the morning before food on alternate days, away from Levo...

Hello, I've just done an Iron Panel re-test after 6-8 weeks of ferrous fumarate...

HotelHurricaine

•1 year ago

16 Replies

lowered thyroid dose

after recent blood tests l was advised by go to lower my eltroxin from 75mcg to 50 mcg and then retested in 2 months time l,m 73 in June . I have mild asthma...

after recent blood tests l was advised by go to lower my eltroxin from 75mcg to ...

Guidance

•1 year ago

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armour script

I get a private script of Armour from a Dr at a hospital in Bristol however when requesting a repeat script I have heard nothing. I’ve called, texted sent...

I get a private script of Armour from a Dr at a hospital in Bristol however when...

Ben5205

•1 year ago

3 Replies

How often to test vitamins when supplimenting?

Hello all, just a quick question...how often do you test your vitamin levels? I take Thorne basic b, and vit d with K drops, and magnesium...Just wondering...

Hello all, just a quick question...how often do you test your vitamin levels? I ...

GrowingVeg

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Hypo now hyper

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last year and had rests every three months. Now my recent test say I'm hyper Has anyone been in this situation? What were...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last year and had rests every three months. ...

Pulp88

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Brain fog

Having a right brain blank this morning. Tomorrow I've got bloods after a medication change a few weeks ago. Can someone please remind me my bloods are at...

Having a right brain blank this morning. Tomorrow I've got bloods after a medica...

jodes86baldwin

•1 year ago

12 Replies

replacement for Nutrí Adrenal.. ?

I’ve finally run out of Nutrí Adrenal. Was taking a maintenance dose of 1 a day and I’m already feeling ugh. Just had an awful night. I’m wondering what I can...

I’ve finally run out of Nutrí Adrenal. Was taking a maintenance dose of 1 a day ...

Lynneypin

•1 year ago

12 Replies

hypothyroid

Hello, i have hypothyroid and currently take 100mg daily of levothyroxin and just got my TSH back that its currently seems like it’s too much . normal range...

Hello, i have hypothyroid and currently take 100mg daily of levothyroxin and jus...

minawir

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Higher TSH and high Free T4? Help

I had my thyroid checked early December and my TSH was Serum TSH level 0.20 mu/L [0.35 - 4.7]; my Serum free T4 level was 18 pmol/L [7.8 - 21.0]. I have...

I had my thyroid checked early December and my TSH was Serum TSH level 0.20 mu/L...

Sewit1

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Thyroid Result Advice Please

I have attached a copy of my results below. I do not have a diagnosed thyroid problem but am trying to see if there is a link with my symptoms. I became...

I have attached a copy of my results below. I do not have a diagnosed thyroid ...

Jules1978

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Tests booked. Do I need to come off medication?

Hello, My tests are booked in, I wanted to know if there is any medication I am on that I should come off before I have these tests done and how long before...

Hello, My tests are booked in, I wanted to know if there is any medication I a...

sunflower022

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Blood test - 18/4/23

Good evening, My latest blood results - TSH 0.02 (0.38-5.33), FT4 17.2 (7.9-14.4) FT3 6.4 (3.8-6.0) Any advice/ comments would be appreciated. Thanks...

Good evening, My latest blood results - TSH 0.02 (0.38-5.33), FT4 17.2 (7.9...

Florah

•1 year ago

9 Replies

B12 levels

Hi all I’m trying to find out if my vitamin B12 is ok at 378ngl? Dr say it’s normal level but I’m going through menopause and feel it’s on low side Thanks...

Hi all I’m trying to find out if my vitamin B12 is ok at 378ngl? Dr say it’s n...

Sheryl5013

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Thyroid results

Hi im just asking this is my results from monitor my health for my thyroid they are all in range but can they still cause symptoms

Hi im just asking this is my results from monitor my health for my thyroid they ...

Janeylou69

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Confirmation This Is Normal When Starting or Increasing Thyroid

I have posted a few times in the past and have been grateful for those sharing their experience. I have slowly increased my levothyroxine for the last few...

I have posted a few times in the past and have been grateful for those sharing t...

Trina64

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2023

where to go next?

Sudden Tiredness

Private testing

Very Low TSH but symptoms much better.

Under-active Thyroid & High Cholesterol

need some words of encouragement please

Low T3 Low T4 and very Low TSH

Contraindication question

thyroid medication adjustment

Iodine treatment?

Confused

Need advice or positive thoughts maybe…

blood test results Graves’ disease

Cortisol help

Is anyone on Metavive Only

Iron levels still low - advice welcome

lowered thyroid dose

armour script

How often to test vitamins when supplimenting?

Hypo now hyper

Brain fog

replacement for Nutrí Adrenal.. ?

hypothyroid

Higher TSH and high Free T4? Help

Thyroid Result Advice Please

Tests booked. Do I need to come off medication?

Blood test - 18/4/23

B12 levels

Thyroid results

Confirmation This Is Normal When Starting or Increasing Thyroid

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