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medConfidential Bulletin , 25th October 2023

I thought people might be interested in this - I signed up to receive the bulletins from medconfidential by email, and this is the first one for a couple of...

I thought people might be interested in this - I signed up to receive the bullet...

humanbean

•1 year ago

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Results of TSH after 6 weeks

Hi there, I have just got my TSH results back after being on Levithyroxine for 6 weeks. (50mg). It was originally 12.04 and has now come down to 4.24. I am...

Hi there, I have just got my TSH results back after being on Levithyroxine for ...

Cloud77

•1 year ago

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it’s me again new results

115 mcg t4 and 30 t3 Tsh less 0.01 T4 20 (12 to 22) T3 5.8 (4.1 to 6.8)! It’s 4.1 not 3.1 on my ranges B12 979 max 795 - no supplements they won’t test...

115 mcg t4 and 30 t3 Tsh less 0.01 T4 20 (12 to 22) T3 5.8 (4.1 to 6.8)! I...

Chouchou1234

•1 year ago

7 Replies

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Just wonder...need of one other scan be different output after a few years later.

Good morning just s curiosity and try to understand, after I managed just now get a picture of my last scan. The doctors they say no need to do another one....

Good morning just s curiosity and try to understand, after I managed just now ge...

Verde1

•1 year ago

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Fasciculations in both legs

Hi, Have been on T3 mono 40mcg per day (45 in winter) split into 3 doses since 2011. Have had no problems only benefits. Started with muscle twitching,...

Hi, Have been on T3 mono 40mcg per day (45 in winter) split into 3 doses since ...

Airmed

•1 year ago

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hypothyroidism and peripheral neuropathy

I have hypothyroidism diagnosed in 2019 from a blood test with no symptoms that were recognised as such. I now believe, confirmed by advice in this forum, that...

I have hypothyroidism diagnosed in 2019 from a blood test with no symptoms that ...

Jasper79

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Endocronologist experience

Hi there, I recently had a top end and very experienced endocrinologist tell me that the 1.6mcg of levo per KG in weight was an old fashioned and outdated...

Hi there, I recently had a top end and very experienced endocrinologist tell ...

Needlehaystax

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Latest blood test results

Following an increase in my Levothyroxine dose to 175mg at the end of August. I have just retested my levels last Tuesday. I followed all the recommendations...

Following an increase in my Levothyroxine dose to 175mg at the end of August. I ...

Dadof5

•1 year ago

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are these normal levels

Hi, I’ve had two thyroid tests with my GP and one private one with Yorktest. The GP says my levels are in the normal range, the Yorktest says otherwise and...

Hi, I’ve had two thyroid tests with my GP and one private one with Yorktest. The...

Itiscalledacob

•1 year ago

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Anti-nuclear factor

Hi all, My most recent test results have, in addition to a high TSH (8.57 mlU/L, normal range 0.27-4.2) despite having had an increase of Levothyroxine to...

Hi all, My most recent test results have, in addition to a high TSH (8.57 mlU/L...

Lotsothyroidqustions

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Access to medical records changed

Apparently most GP practices are making records available from this month. However, I already had access to my detailed coded record but now all past entries...

Apparently most GP practices are making records available from this month. Howev...

Tanglewooddream

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Conundrum

Hello all, I posted many years ago about the rocky journey I've had with my thyroid. It's been 11 years since it went haywire having been perfectly well for...

Hello all, I posted many years ago about the rocky journey I've had with my thy...

Agho

•1 year ago

12 Replies

private endos in Newcastle upon Tyne

Hi, My expectation of being prescribed Liothyronine at my upcoming NHS endo appointment is low to zero. I am done with feeling unwell and am not prepared to...

Hi, My expectation of being prescribed Liothyronine at my upcoming NHS endo app...

RosieRuggles

•1 year ago

1 Reply

racing pulse

hi thyroid community. Quick question…I’ve noticed since I’ve been taking Erfa that my pulse races quite often sometimes over 100. Especially when I’m climbing...

hi thyroid community. Quick question…I’ve noticed since I’ve been taking Erfa th...

Starseed56

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Private Endo recommendation for Oxfordshire and surrounding areas?

I need to increase my T3 levels so need an Endocrinologist who is going to help! Thanks in advance

I need to increase my T3 levels so need an Endocrinologist who is going to help!...

RLM84

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Help with latest results please.

Hi.Just had my latest results and would be grateful for input. Currently taking 100 micro of levothyroxine. Not taking any B12 supplements as I've not been...

Hi.Just had my latest results and would be grateful for input. Currently taking ...

CarnelianT

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Suspect Medichecks Thyroid test is incorrect! Is this possible?

Hi all hope everyone is well on this glorious autumn day. I am really well, but according to recent thyroid test done, via medichecks, 12 days ago I should be...

Hi all hope everyone is well on this glorious autumn day. I am really well, but ...

DizzyD

•1 year ago

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levothyroxine increase

hi there I’ve been barking on about low B12and folate and luckily have an appointment with my GP on the 31st October 😌 I woke up this morning and was so tired...

hi there I’ve been barking on about low B12and folate and luckily have an appoin...

Doris11

•1 year ago

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NHS TSH test 1 week apart from Medichecks test

Hello again lovely people! I had an advanced Thyroid test done with Medichecks (venous sample following all recommendations on timing and supplements) which...

Hello again lovely people! I had an advanced Thyroid test done with Medichecks (...

Flaxjax

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Symptoms

hi again, when I wake mornings my body feel limp even whilst lying in bed and my heart is racing, this calms as the day goes on but my energy remains v low....

hi again, when I wake mornings my body feel limp even whilst lying in bed and m...

FoxyTed

•1 year ago

1 Reply

UTI/bladder issues/pain

This article is an interesting read… https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/overactive-bladder-thyroid Especially as of a lately iv been struggling with...

This article is an interesting read… https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/...

ThyroidObsessed

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Ingredients Of Levothyroxine Sodium for Oral Use, (Liquid)

Im trying to find out if Tevo Levothyroxine sodium Oral solution has lactose in it.

Im trying to find out if Tevo Levothyroxine sodium Oral solution has lactose in ...

LesleyRosslyn

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Latest results and still feel horrific.

Finally got a copy of my latest results, took yesterday 24/10. I still feel tired, body aches, feel very weak and have to sit down all the time. They have...

Finally got a copy of my latest results, took yesterday 24/10. I still feel ti...

RLM84

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Trying 3 Arrows Iron - UK Test Guide?

Hi I have been struggling to get my ferritin out of the long grass for years. I can force it up a bit now and then but I've never been optimal and often I'm...

Hi I have been struggling to get my ferritin out of the long grass for years. ...

FancyPants54

•1 year ago

8 Replies

"Rethinking Hypothyroidism" - Antonio Bianco

Hello everyone. Hope it is ok to post this about an author...? Book is same title. I could not find his name flagged on this forum so maybe he is not well...

Hello everyone. Hope it is ok to post this about an author...? Book is same titl...

wiseoldwoman

•1 year ago

18 Replies

T3 to T4 ratio - how to calculate

Hi, Could somebody help me please how to calculate T3 to T4 ratio? My FT3 was 4.31 (3.1-6.8) and FT4 was 15.5 (12-22) Additionaly TSH was 3.6 (0.27-4.2). It...

Hi, Could somebody help me please how to calculate T3 to T4 ratio? My FT3 was 4....

Monika_

•1 year ago

6 Replies

New results from Monitor my Health

Good morning everyone I received my results this morning from Monitor my Health, the test was done on 23rd October before 9.00 am prior to taking my levo. l...

Good morning everyone I received my results this morning from Monitor my Health...

DitzyGrandma

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Help with Results please

Hi there I have just done a thyroid test through Monitor my health. It was done in the morning around 8am before Medication and Food. I increased just...

Hi there I have just done a thyroid test through Monitor my health. It was d...

Doubleelephant

•1 year ago

3 Replies

sea moss

my 30 year old daughter had been treated for hypothyroidism for the last 8 years and takes 125 mcg Liothyronine. Recently a friend in Hong Kong where she lives...

my 30 year old daughter had been treated for hypothyroidism for the last 8 years...

59Blue

•1 year ago

12 Replies

synthroid increase

does t4 rise first when increasing synthroid?

Mccrae

•1 year ago

1 Reply

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All posts for October 2023

medConfidential Bulletin , 25th October 2023

Results of TSH after 6 weeks

it’s me again new results

Just wonder...need of one other scan be different output after a few years later.

Fasciculations in both legs

hypothyroidism and peripheral neuropathy

Endocronologist experience

Latest blood test results

are these normal levels

Anti-nuclear factor

Access to medical records changed

Conundrum

private endos in Newcastle upon Tyne

racing pulse

Private Endo recommendation for Oxfordshire and surrounding areas?

Help with latest results please.

Suspect Medichecks Thyroid test is incorrect! Is this possible?

levothyroxine increase

NHS TSH test 1 week apart from Medichecks test

Symptoms

UTI/bladder issues/pain

Ingredients Of Levothyroxine Sodium for Oral Use, (Liquid)

Latest results and still feel horrific.

Trying 3 Arrows Iron - UK Test Guide?

"Rethinking Hypothyroidism" - Antonio Bianco

T3 to T4 ratio - how to calculate

New results from Monitor my Health

Help with Results please

sea moss

synthroid increase

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