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Subclinical Hypo but symptoms have returned - advice please

Hi, I’m just looking for advice on how to approach the GP (it’s a teaching practice so Drs are never the same). There is a family history of thyroid...

Hi, I’m just looking for advice on how to approach the GP (it’s a teaching pract...

Coopea

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Results Advice

Hi I’m looking for some advice on my recent blood results please. I followed all protocols for testing. On my last results I was advised by Slow Dragon to add...

Hi I’m looking for some advice on my recent blood results please. I followed al...

PrincessAnnie

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Endometriosis and other auto-immune conditions in women: the brain-uterus axis

There is a high frequency of posts that mention endometriosis here, so I am posting this article for all those people affected. The author posits a...

There is a high frequency of posts that mention endometriosis here, so I am post...

HowNowWhatNow

•1 year ago

7 Replies

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Full iron panel results

hello, me again 😊 On the back of my last post I consulted with my GP and he agreed to increase my levothyroxine another 12.5mg so I’m taking 75mg daily. It’s...

hello, me again 😊 On the back of my last post I consulted with my GP and he ag...

CaroMaxx

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Looming Endo Appointment

I had RAI in 1998 and been on Levo since 1999. Last time I saw an endocrinologist was in 99. Been on 200 initially, reduced to 175, then 150 which made me feel...

I had RAI in 1998 and been on Levo since 1999. Last time I saw an endocrinologis...

Gbunny

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Advice/assistance regarding starting T3.

Most recent results, Monitor my health 24/7/2023 TSH 0.3 (0.27-4.2) FT4 20 (12-22) FT3 4.2 (3.1-6.8) Vit D 117 - their ranges are just lines on a graph but...

Most recent results, Monitor my health 24/7/2023 TSH 0.3 (0.27-4.2) FT4 20 (12...

Beads

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Off Topic....Stroke, but I can't find a UK stroke forum

And I'm guessing that some people here may have experience with relatives/friends. This is going to be difficult to read, let alone write. It is quite a...

And I'm guessing that some people here may have experience with relatives/friend...

nellie237

•1 year ago

29 Replies

Hypothyroidism Treatment Policy in the U.S.: A Literature Review : Dorothy Pugh

This updated review might be of interest. It brings her older review more uptodate. I think its sentiments are well worth reading, even if I don't agree with...

This updated review might be of interest. It brings her older review more uptoda...

diogenes

Remembering•1 year ago

1 Reply

Erfa vs Thyroid S

Has anyone tried both? I know that everyone is individual and will react differently to medication - but just wondered what people's experiences were?

Has anyone tried both? I know that everyone is individual and will react differe...

missrees

•1 year ago

25 Replies

What’s at the root of this awful anxiety?

I am experiencing intense anxiety, alongside insomnia. Last year, after a few months on T3, I eventually felt really well: best I’d felt for many years....

I am experiencing intense anxiety, alongside insomnia. Last year, after a few mo...

Staffsgirl

•1 year ago

50 Replies

Advice

Doctors want to have a chat about my latest results. I feel well. 100% better than on levo alone. I take 150mcg levo and 25mcg T3 (brand Tiromel). I have told...

Doctors want to have a chat about my latest results. I feel well. 100% better th...

Jones1969

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Thyroid and HRT?

Hi everyone - sorry for the long post!! I was diagnosed as underactive over 15 years ago (autoimmune) and, as consultant originally explained, I needed to...

Hi everyone - sorry for the long post!! I was diagnosed as underactive over 15...

Apollo1

•1 year ago

50 Replies

Blood test results

Hello! Just received my blood tests ( Blue Horizon) as my GP would only test me for TSH.Can you please help me understand what is wrong with me. Doctors note...

Hello! Just received my blood tests ( Blue Horizon) as my GP would only test me ...

Fifek

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Shingles vacine

I have been offered a Shingles vacine and am Hypothyroid taking 75 m of Levo daily. Does anyone know if there are side effects because of the auto-immune...

I have been offered a Shingles vacine and am Hypothyroid taking 75 m of Levo dai...

Dizzy938

•1 year ago

20 Replies

GP phone appointment - I could cry!

Just got off the phone from a very unsatisfactory phone appointment -following blood tests - with yet a different GP at the practice who's never even met me....

Just got off the phone from a very unsatisfactory phone appointment -following b...

Kacey12

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Hashimoto ?

Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto based on these results. The GP said that the lets get checked ranges weren't exact. Does this definitely mean I...

Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto based on these results. The GP said ...

Cait23

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Request for advice about requesting NHS prescription for T3

Hello everyone, I've finally had enough and am determined to get T3 prescribed on the NHS instead of self-medicating. I am based in London and have an NHS...

Hello everyone, I've finally had enough and am determined to get T3 prescribed ...

Zazbag

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Results are in!

Good morning Just received my recent test results. As I posted last week, I am very symptomatic but cam't work out looking at these what is causing it....

Good morning Just received my recent test results. As I posted last week, I am...

KHSC

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Imperial Healthcare Promoting the Withdrawal of Liothyronine

I submitted a Freedom of Information request...

jimh111

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Blue Horizon Thyroid Gold test price drop and Active B12 inclusion

Hello, I know someone who knows someone etc. at Blue Horizon. And it has been annoying me that they haven't included Active B12 in their Thyroid Gold Premium...

Hello, I know someone who knows someone etc. at Blue Horizon. And it has been ...

Sneedle

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Aha - Highs & Lows

Hello peeps. I have recently between 1&2 months ago increased my levothyroxine from 75mg to 100mg.Thing is I've started having days where I'm extremely high...

Hello peeps. I have recently between 1&2 months ago increased my levothyroxine f...

Totoro25

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Vitamin D Levels

I just wanted to thank all those people who recommended using the NHS facility for checking vitamin D. https://www.vitamindtest.org.uk - costs £31 - DIY kit...

I just wanted to thank all those people who recommended using the NHS facility f...

Sunflower535

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Normal Ranges for T4, T3 & TSH

Hi, Please, what should be the normal ranges for the following thyroid tests: T3 T4 FT4 TSH Thanks

Hi, Please, what should be the normal ranges for the following thyroid tests: T3...

d_oluwole

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Men and Hypothyroidism

This is more of a thought. Is it really true that women are more likely to have thyroid diease than men? Or have I misunderstood and that's not the accepted...

This is more of a thought. Is it really true that women are more likely to have ...

Annoynomice

•1 year ago

6 Replies

One low reading

Wonder if someone can help. My reading for my thyroid are this. With the T4 being below the limit. I understand that the TSH Level is okay so I haven't got...

Wonder if someone can help. My reading for my thyroid are this. With the T4 be...

KatrinaC

•1 year ago

5 Replies

I love love love this site and it’s members ❤️If you haven’t seen Diogenes post Headlines/chapters to upcoming ebook check it out

If you haven’t seen Diogenes post Headlines/chapters to upcoming ebook check it out Fabulous...

If you haven’t seen Diogenes post Headlines/chapters to upcoming ebook check it ...

Delilahmy

•1 year ago

1 Reply

What are TSH, Free T4, Free T3 ranges for children?

Have a Paediatrician appointment in morning for 13 year old DS, had a letter saying the usual " all fine" but I am going to ask for actually numbers ?...

Have a Paediatrician appointment in morning for 13 year old DS, had a letter s...

Polo22

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Test results - confused?

I have had problems with hypothyroid symptoms since puberty but I put it down to just experiencing a few minor problems due to health problems. I had a baby 9...

I have had problems with hypothyroid symptoms since puberty but I put it down to...

greenivy54

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Milligrams and Micrograms

An awful lot of recent posts and replies seem to be getting confused between milligrams and micrograms. For the most part, we here will understand even if you...

An awful lot of recent posts and replies seem to be getting confused between mil...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

11 Replies

Levo and hair loss

my son has hashimotos , currently taking 75mg, made up of teva 25mg and 50mg accord. However the hair loss is still a huge problem and fatigue has crept back...

my son has hashimotos , currently taking 75mg, made up of teva 25mg and 50mg acc...

Blister4

•1 year ago

13 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2023

Subclinical Hypo but symptoms have returned - advice please

Results Advice

Endometriosis and other auto-immune conditions in women: the brain-uterus axis

Full iron panel results

Looming Endo Appointment

Advice/assistance regarding starting T3.

Off Topic....Stroke, but I can't find a UK stroke forum

Hypothyroidism Treatment Policy in the U.S.: A Literature Review : Dorothy Pugh

Erfa vs Thyroid S

What’s at the root of this awful anxiety?

Advice

Thyroid and HRT?

Blood test results

Shingles vacine

GP phone appointment - I could cry!

Hashimoto ?

Request for advice about requesting NHS prescription for T3

Results are in!

Imperial Healthcare Promoting the Withdrawal of Liothyronine

Blue Horizon Thyroid Gold test price drop and Active B12 inclusion

Aha - Highs & Lows

Vitamin D Levels

Normal Ranges for T4, T3 & TSH

Men and Hypothyroidism

One low reading

I love love love this site and it’s members ❤️If you haven’t seen Diogenes post Headlines/chapters to upcoming ebook check it out

What are TSH, Free T4, Free T3 ranges for children?

Test results - confused?

Milligrams and Micrograms

Levo and hair loss

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