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Labs - need advice. And update.

Hi all, it has been a long time since I posted. Currently I am taking 27.5mg of T3 (liothyronine) daily. Labs just came back again: T3 Free: 4.6...

Hi all, it has been a long time since I posted. Currently I am taking 27.5mg ...

jstein1979

•10 months ago

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Thyroid and Carpel Tunnel syndrome

My partner has been diag with carpel tunnel syndrome and a bit of googling and the GP says it can be caused by thyroid issues. She also has Fibromyalgia and...

My partner has been diag with carpel tunnel syndrome and a bit of googling and t...

ainslie

•10 months ago

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Is suppressed TSH more likely with secondary hypothyroidism?

Calling all the members who have Central hypothyroidism - is your TSH suppressed? I may have Central hypothyroidism but it’s not diagnosed. An appointment has...

Calling all the members who have Central hypothyroidism - is your TSH suppressed...

Bearo

•10 months ago

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Tips for Finger blood sample, please

I've got a private blood testing kit, for TSH, T3 & T4. I've seen some tips regarding getting blood from finger but can't find now. Please could someone post...

I've got a private blood testing kit, for TSH, T3 & T4. I've seen some tips reg...

JMN2017

•10 months ago

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Muscle Twitches following increased dose of Levothyroxine

Hi Just wondering if anyone has experienced muscle twitches after a recent increase dose of Levothyroxine? In particular my pulse is faster and I can also...

Hi Just wondering if anyone has experienced muscle twitches after a recent inc...

Pebbles33

•10 months ago

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Buscopan Injection For Colonoscopy

As anyone had a Buscopan injection before a colonoscopy, concerned as have AFib, Hypothyroidism and Haemolytic Anaemia. Is it necessary to have one of these...

As anyone had a Buscopan injection before a colonoscopy, concerned as have AFib,...

thyreoidea

•10 months ago

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Advice for my very first Endo appt?

Hello. I have had the hyper symptoms for three months post covid. A blood test four weeks ago revealed acute hyperthyroidism. I expect he will put me on...

Hello. I have had the hyper symptoms for three months post covid. A blood test f...

Hidden

•10 months ago

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Battling!

Looking for some guidance. This group has been really helpful in shedding some light on my health issues. My story - 3 years ago was diagnosed with breast...

Looking for some guidance. This group has been really helpful in shedding some l...

Tiffin76

•10 months ago

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Got name wrong Dr Mark Atkins

wondered if he is good with thyroid issues or mainly diabetes Thanks Val

Val-55

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Bath clinic Narc Atkins

wondering if anyone has seen this endo Pm me if better Thankyou

Val-55

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Rai question

I'm just wondering about RAI (not relevant now but I'm doing research for future) when you have toxic nodules. Is it true that the radioactive solution just...

I'm just wondering about RAI (not relevant now but I'm doing research for future...

Fluffypip

•10 months ago

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Postscript....

Forgot (no surprise with this treacle brain)Had Bicarb level done too which is raised: 30.6 (22-29) Not sure if that's an important piece of the puzzle?!

Forgot (no surprise with this treacle brain)Had Bicarb level done too which is r...

Caffeinefreezone

•10 months ago

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getting hot ( Graves disease)

I was diagnosed with Graves disease just in June . I read that getting hot/clammy is a symptom. When I first started to become ill - hot was not on the list...

I was diagnosed with Graves disease just in June . I read that getting hot/cla...

Littlefoot1thyroiduk

•10 months ago

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Still on the bus....just! Need advice please.

Thankyou for you invaluable advice last time. Currently on 50mcg levo since June. Felt improvement for 2-3 weeks. Now feel shot with the tranquilliser dart,...

Thankyou for you invaluable advice last time. Currently on 50mcg levo since June...

Caffeinefreezone

•10 months ago

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Thyroid Nodules Vascularity

Hi all, I discovered in the spring that I have multiple U3 nodules with vascularity and additional one in another nearby gland through a private thyroid...

Hi all, I discovered in the spring that I have multiple U3 nodules with vascula...

RoseFlowerDew

•10 months ago

1 Reply

How to stop Thyroid Medication?

Hello guys... me again 🙂I just had my blood test done and the results came all in range, after 10 months on carbimazole. Currently I'm taking 2.5 my every 3...

Hello guys... me again 🙂I just had my blood test done and the results came all ...

Jman86

•10 months ago

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test results

hi, can someone please help with my results. I have been very run down for months with chronic fatigue and dementia symptoms. Also TIA symptoms in July and...

hi, can someone please help with my results. I have been very run down for month...

Kel34ban

•10 months ago

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Should I accept dose reduction?

My TSH dropped from 4.98 on diagnosis to below 1 as soon as I started Levo in 2020. For the past two years it’s been 0.01-0.03. It dropped that low when I...

My TSH dropped from 4.98 on diagnosis to below 1 as soon as I started Levo in 20...

Bearo

•10 months ago

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8 week bloodtest

Hi all, I've been on a reduced levothyroxine dose of 125mcg for the last 8 weeks and i stopped taking the iron tablets as my stomach was too painful, so for...

Hi all, I've been on a reduced levothyroxine dose of 125mcg for the last 8 week...

catpurple7

•11 months ago

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please help . Severe extreme weight gain fat on legs since t3

please I read 2 other ladies had this I have had this and it’s now beyond comprehension This is what I find is t3 is metabolically better than before...

please I read 2 other ladies had this I have had this and it’s now beyond comp...

Chouchou1234

•11 months ago

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Hillcross brand?

Has anyone else been given Hillcross levo? I’ve just collected my prescription and been given this brand. I’ve never seen it before! My pharmacy knows that I...

Has anyone else been given Hillcross levo? I’ve just collected my prescription a...

Zadock

•11 months ago

27 Replies

Change in dosage HELP!

The GP says I must lower my Levothyroxine from 100 to 75 after I recent blood test. I am 5 ft 2 and weigh 72kg.I attach my results. Please advise as I have...

The GP says I must lower my Levothyroxine from 100 to 75 after I recent blood te...

Moonlight5

•11 months ago

18 Replies

T3 recommendations

Hello friends, Could you please DM your recommendations of where to buy T3 in the UK with a private prescription- ideally in or around London but elsewhere is...

Hello friends, Could you please DM your recommendations of where to buy T3 in th...

lh22

•11 months ago

2 Replies

Timing of Blood test

Hi all, I had my thyroid levels checked recently after being on my current increased dose of levothyroxine 125mcg for 8 weeks. I was previously on 100mcg,...

Hi all, I had my thyroid levels checked recently after being on my current inc...

Cassav

•11 months ago

7 Replies

Thybon henning t3

Hi, I have asked my private Dr to write my prescription for Thybon Henning T3. He said it is only for lactose intolerant patients. Is that true, I know it is...

Hi, I have asked my private Dr to write my prescription for Thybon Henning T3. H...

tallulah100

•11 months ago

21 Replies

Billy Kenber has signed. Have you?

Billy Kenber is the Times journalist who put so much into getting the liothyronine pricing issues into the news, and the CMA investigation set up. Link to...

Billy Kenber is the Times journalist who put so much into getting the liothyroni...

helvella

Administrator•11 months ago

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Anxiety , restlessness, depression

It's been 9 weeks since I've been on carbizamole and my hyperthyroidism levels are just about within range. I wake up ridiculousy stressed out and all day...

It's been 9 weeks since I've been on carbizamole and my hyperthyroidism levels ...

Zoe12

•11 months ago

2 Replies

Recommendations for an endocrinologist who will prescribe NDT

I would be very grateful for any recommendations by private message for endocrinologists who will prescribe NDT, as there are only a couple on the Thyroid UK...

I would be very grateful for any recommendations by private message for endocrin...

bluejourney

•11 months ago

1 Reply

help with results please

so I’m taking Aristo 212mcg one day then 200mcg, of Levothyroxine the next, in the morning before food or drink. Copper 0.25 ranges 0.20-0.60 Thyroid...

so I’m taking Aristo 212mcg one day then 200mcg, of Levothyroxine the next, in t...

Cheekycharlie1981

•11 months ago

24 Replies

Euthyroid Sick Syndrome

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Euthyroid Sick Syndrome or thinks they may have it? I am now beginning to think that my problems...

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Euthyroid Sick Sy...

Sooty101

•11 months ago

30 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2023

Labs - need advice. And update.

Thyroid and Carpel Tunnel syndrome

Is suppressed TSH more likely with secondary hypothyroidism?

Tips for Finger blood sample, please

Muscle Twitches following increased dose of Levothyroxine

Buscopan Injection For Colonoscopy

Advice for my very first Endo appt?

Battling!

Got name wrong Dr Mark Atkins

Bath clinic Narc Atkins

Rai question

Postscript....

getting hot ( Graves disease)

Still on the bus....just! Need advice please.

Thyroid Nodules Vascularity

How to stop Thyroid Medication?

test results

Should I accept dose reduction?

8 week bloodtest

please help . Severe extreme weight gain fat on legs since t3

Hillcross brand?

Change in dosage HELP!

T3 recommendations

Timing of Blood test

Thybon henning t3

Billy Kenber has signed. Have you?

Anxiety , restlessness, depression

Recommendations for an endocrinologist who will prescribe NDT

help with results please

Euthyroid Sick Syndrome

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