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Mayne or Sun brand liothyronine

I am wondering if anyone has experience with either of these generic brands of cytomel? I realize everyone responds differently to different brands. I've...

I am wondering if anyone has experience with either of these generic brands of c...

Jasonk35000

•1 year ago

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Could this explain lower than expected TSH?

I have just read this study and would be interested in any interpretations of it. It says that they found a negative correlation between age and TSH after...

I have just read this study and would be interested in any interpretations of it...

Mollyfan

•1 year ago

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blood results my husband

hi everyone I wondered if you could give some advice he doesn’t have any symptoms what so ever I just wanted to double check this was a routine blood panel

hi everyone I wondered if you could give some advice he doesn’t have any symptom...

Thyroid36

•1 year ago

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Repeat Cortisol test timings

Me again... :D I had cortisol tested recently but endo wants to rerun the test. I've got the kit here ready to use and have been given times to do the...

Me again... :D I had cortisol tested recently but endo wants to rerun the test. ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Latest bloods - asking for your expert opinions before I see the GP :)

In February my TSH done by NHS was 0.19 but I'd been feeling increasingly worse again so my dose was increased to 100mg. The doc didn't really think that was...

In February my TSH done by NHS was 0.19 but I'd been feeling increasingly worse ...

Loopnova

•1 year ago

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TPO antibodies positive

Hi, I am looking for advice on my latest blood test results. I have posted before but in brief, i had a baby in December, suffered with acute Thyrotoxicosis...

Hi, I am looking for advice on my latest blood test results. I have posted be...

Wellthisisfun

•1 year ago

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T3 only and HRT

I would love to know if anyone is on T3 only plus HRT and feeling good. If so, what dose of T3? Thanks.

I would love to know if anyone is on T3 only plus HRT and feeling good. If so, w...

Batchelor23

•1 year ago

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Licorice to boost cortisol

As licorice is a 'natural steroid' has anyone tried it to boost cortisol levels? 🤔

As licorice is a 'natural steroid' has anyone tried it to boost cortisol levels?...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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private consult

I went to see the private endocrinologist consultant. He was very much guided by the GP letter. Low cortisol saliva test - I’m going back on Monday morning...

I went to see the private endocrinologist consultant. He was very much guided ...

Insomania

•1 year ago

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B12 and Folate

I have tried to find info on folates but it always takes me back to B12 deficiency . Every time I have a blood test my folate are in the low side and B12 in...

I have tried to find info on folates but it always takes me back to B12 deficien...

Yoll

•1 year ago

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can anyone PM me a lovely thyroid specialist that will look at the whole picture - bucks/london/online

after my third horrible gp appointment I need help. Here is the full story… been exhausted for over a decade, cold, tinnitus, tennis elbow, nerve pain, back...

after my third horrible gp appointment I need help. Here is the full story… bee...

Laundry

•1 year ago

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Low cortisol: will it improve when I'm on HRT?

I think I just keep asking the same question but in various different ways. 😂 I work term time only and every half term I'm full of optimism about what me...

I think I just keep asking the same question but in various different ways. 😂 ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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meds@ nighttime

For those who take their meds before bed, be it NDT or synthetics, is it necessary to drink w/a full glass of water? I won't be eating anything for at least 8...

For those who take their meds before bed, be it NDT or synthetics, is it necessa...

terebol

•1 year ago

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can anyone recommend lovely thyroid specialist bucks/hearts/London area/zoom

after my third horrible gp appointment I need help. Here is the full story… been exhausted for over a decade, cold, tinnitus, tennis elbow, nerve pain, back...

after my third horrible gp appointment I need help. Here is the full story… be...

Laundry

•1 year ago

1 Reply

private endocrinologists

looking for private good endocrinologists in the Nottingham area, that treat thyroid conditions, so many treat thyroid and diabetes, need to find someone who...

looking for private good endocrinologists in the Nottingham area, that treat thy...

elwins

•1 year ago

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Amiodarone treatment: Could this medication be affecting T4 to T3 conversion?

Hi all this is my second post concerning the effects of Amiodarone on the thyroid. I don't have a thyroid but this medication also effects T4 T3 conversion. In...

Hi all this is my second post concerning the effects of Amiodarone on the thyroi...

DizzyD

•1 year ago

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Biotin

Good morning Can anyone pls advise how long before blood tests you should stop taking biotin ? (as in Vit B Complex) Thank you

Good morning Can anyone pls advise how long before blood tests you should stop...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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B-vitamins without B12?

Hi all, asking here as I haven't been able to find any through my own searches.. Does anyone know of a B complex that does not contain B12? My b12 is over...

Hi all, asking here as I haven't been able to find any through my own searches.....

clairel996

•1 year ago

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SVTs after blood pressure meds and query link with Hashimotos

Hi, I am having problems with SVT after two different blood pressure medications- one diruetic and another calcium channel blocker. I think my BP is resistant...

Hi, I am having problems with SVT after two different blood pressure medication...

rosyG

•1 year ago

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Starting Levo. B vitamin supplementation without b12.

I’m due to start levothyroxine today and I want to optimise its effects by supplementing. I’m having monthly injections of Vit D and B12. I cannot take B12...

I’m due to start levothyroxine today and I want to optimise its effects by suppl...

ockerdoc

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Thyroid nodules

What are causes of thyroid nodules? How to get rid od them?

Suuzi

•1 year ago

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Blood tests

just noticed on the letter from pears that they awaiting results of ANA and ANCA. This letter was dictated on 25th and bloods taken a good few weeks before...

just noticed on the letter from pears that they awaiting results of ANA and ANCA...

Pussycatlou

•1 year ago

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DI02 + & further testing advice..

Hi, I have recently tested positive for DI02 through regenerous labs. It's becoming more obvious I am a very poor convertor of levothyroxine. Is it worth...

Hi, I have recently tested positive for DI02 through regenerous labs. It's b...

joey82

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Advice for block and replace please

Hello everyone, I am looking for some advice having recently been put on block and replace treatment for Graves' disease by my endocrinologist. A bit of...

Hello everyone, I am looking for some advice having recently been put on block ...

Liv8523

•1 year ago

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Post Partial Thyroidectomy Blood Results- any steer appreciated.

hi everyone , i had a partial thyroidectomy in december for a large goitre and whilst i feel good , I have really struggled with weight gain. Noticed it...

hi everyone , i had a partial thyroidectomy in december for a large goitre and ...

Void1234

•1 year ago

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Hypothyroid -advice for test results please

December 1 2022. I was diagnosed as Hypothyroid : Blood test results- T4 4.7. (10.5-24.5). TSH 67.20 (0.27-4.2). Ferritin 72 (30-400) Folate 19...

December 1 2022. I was diagnosed as Hypothyroid : Blood test results- T4 4....

Libuse

•1 year ago

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methylfolate drops ok?

Hi, I'm trying to move to spray/drops vitamins as I'm not absorbing tablets well. I was recommended Jarrow Formula Methyl B12 (£28 amazon) Is it ok to take...

Hi, I'm trying to move to spray/drops vitamins as I'm not absorbing tablets well...

Insomania

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Starting New Batches Of Thyroid S?

I would be grateful if folk could advise on starting new batches of NDT, particularly Thyroid S. I have been on it for quite a while now, and one would think...

I would be grateful if folk could advise on starting new batches of NDT, particu...

Hidden

•1 year ago

40 Replies

newly diagnosed and scared - hypo

good afternoon all , Some history . Massive health anxiety and 4 months post natal , baby girl via c section delivery . Healthy pregnancy other than my...

good afternoon all , Some history . Massive health anxiety and 4 months post n...

Lolly127

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Help with ok latest blood test

Hi,My most recent blood results are: Free T3. 5.9 pmol. Range. 3.1 - 6.8 Serum free t4. 23.5 pmol....

Hi,My most recent blood results are: Free T3. 5.9 pmol...

Wickety

•1 year ago

13 Replies

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All posts for May 2023

Mayne or Sun brand liothyronine

Could this explain lower than expected TSH?

blood results my husband

Repeat Cortisol test timings

Latest bloods - asking for your expert opinions before I see the GP :)

TPO antibodies positive

T3 only and HRT

Licorice to boost cortisol

private consult

B12 and Folate

can anyone PM me a lovely thyroid specialist that will look at the whole picture - bucks/london/online

Low cortisol: will it improve when I'm on HRT?

meds@ nighttime

can anyone recommend lovely thyroid specialist bucks/hearts/London area/zoom

private endocrinologists

Amiodarone treatment: Could this medication be affecting T4 to T3 conversion?

Biotin

B-vitamins without B12?

SVTs after blood pressure meds and query link with Hashimotos

Starting Levo. B vitamin supplementation without b12.

Thyroid nodules

Blood tests

DI02 + & further testing advice..

Advice for block and replace please

Post Partial Thyroidectomy Blood Results- any steer appreciated.

Hypothyroid -advice for test results please

methylfolate drops ok?

Starting New Batches Of Thyroid S?

newly diagnosed and scared - hypo

Help with ok latest blood test

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Mayne or Sun brand liothyronine

Could this explain lower than expected TSH?

blood results my husband

Repeat Cortisol test timings

Latest bloods - asking for your expert opinions before I see the GP :)

TPO antibodies positive

T3 only and HRT

Licorice to boost cortisol

private consult

B12 and Folate

can anyone PM me a lovely thyroid specialist that will look at the whole picture - bucks/london/online

Low cortisol: will it improve when I'm on HRT?

meds@ nighttime

can anyone recommend lovely thyroid specialist bucks/hearts/London area/zoom

private endocrinologists

Amiodarone treatment: Could this medication be affecting T4 to T3 conversion?

Biotin

B-vitamins without B12?

SVTs after blood pressure meds and query link with Hashimotos

Starting Levo. B vitamin supplementation without b12.

Thyroid nodules

Blood tests

DI02 + & further testing advice..

Advice for block and replace please

Post Partial Thyroidectomy Blood Results- any steer appreciated.

Hypothyroid -advice for test results please

methylfolate drops ok?

Starting New Batches Of Thyroid S?

newly diagnosed and scared - hypo

Help with ok latest blood test

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