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Have I understood correctly? (Polite) stand-off with ultrasound doctor.

Hello everyone I’m just back from an ultrasound on my thyroid where the dr conducting the procedure declared my thyroid “boringly normal “. She also added...

Hello everyone I’m just back from an ultrasound on my thyroid where the dr co...

J972

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Blood resulrs

Hello all, I was advised to check out this forum as there is a lot of wisdom on here. I've been super sleepy the last 4 months but the GP blood tests which...

Hello all, I was advised to check out this forum as there is a lot of wisdom on ...

CyclingQueen

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Help reading blood results.

Hi I had a recent blood test and just want some help understanding them. The gp has referred me to see some one and possibly to start meditation. I been...

Hi I had a recent blood test and just want some help understanding them. The gp ...

Tinal25

•1 year ago

2 Replies

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Are my symptoms due to overdosage?

Hi everyone,Just wanted to say for a millionth time how much i appreciate the help i get on this forum . I have been having heart palpitations on and off ever...

Hi everyone,Just wanted to say for a millionth time how much i appreciate the he...

Leviteron

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Update/advice sought

After coming off my 100mcg Levothyroxine for 6 weeks and getting my Thyroid bloods checked via Medichecks whilst off the meds and returning on them these have...

After coming off my 100mcg Levothyroxine for 6 weeks and getting my Thyroid bloo...

Newmorningmercies

•1 year ago

5 Replies

My TSH and T4 are both elevated

Over the course of almost one year, my TSH and T4 are both elevated at times and the endocrinologists act as if they’ve never seen this before. I read a great...

Over the course of almost one year, my TSH and T4 are both elevated at times and...

Girlneedsanswers

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Bariatric surgery, what do you think?

I've been thinking about doing a stomach reduction surgery (gastric sleeve) because I can't lose weight. Since I have problems with my thyroid (RAI ablation in...

I've been thinking about doing a stomach reduction surgery (gastric sleeve) beca...

adin

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Thyroid Hormone Transport into Cellular Tissue

https://restorativemedicine.org/journal/thyroid-hormone-transport-into-cellular-tissue/

https://restorativemedicine.org/journal/thyroid-hormone-transport-into-cellular-...

DippyDame

•1 year ago

23 Replies

NDT Thiland

Hi, I’ve been taking armour thyroid for 9 months or so now. I’m now up to 2.5 grains and the private clinic I use don’t think I’m at my optimal dose yet. I...

Hi, I’ve been taking armour thyroid for 9 months or so now. I’m now up to 2.5 gr...

Bigfraz76

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Sharp increase in TSH

Hi all, After such helpful advice from the lovely people of this forum earlier this year, in June my GP finally agreed (fairly unwillingly) to increase my...

Hi all, After such helpful advice from the lovely people of this forum earlier ...

Lotsothyroidqustions

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Low or high stomach acid? this is the question!

I recently spoke to my Gp saying I think I have low stomach acid rather than too much (symptoms are similar for both) I was prescribed Lansoprazole which I...

I recently spoke to my Gp saying I think I have low stomach acid rather than too...

Bollieforme

•1 year ago

13 Replies

change of Levo from Accord/Actavis to Vencamil

I posted back in August about 100mcgm Accord/Actavis levothyroxine as I was feeling pretty awful. My Blood results showed that my T4 result was only 32%...

I posted back in August about 100mcgm Accord/Actavis levothyroxine as I was fee...

crimple

•1 year ago

4 Replies

tired of being tired

I’m in the U.S. where can I get privately tested in the States ? This is like a Mertu go round just wanna get off tired of being tired packed on at joint hurt...

I’m in the U.S. where can I get privately tested in the States ? This is like a...

mightygirl

•1 year ago

2 Replies

UPDATE: Monitor My Health advanced thyroid test results

I'm back with more test results 😅 I will attach screenshots of the results. It looks as though my antibody levels are quite high, t4 is still low (although...

I'm back with more test results 😅 I will attach screenshots of the results. It ...

Mummybear0213

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Hi there, if I obtain a private prescription for t3 does anyone know what the current price for this is in the UK or Northern Ireland?

Hi there, if I obtain a private prescription for t3 does anyone know what the cu...

Nikki999

•1 year ago

3 Replies

transferring from Armour to synthetic T4/T3 combo - conversion rates?

I’ve been given a trial of levo and T3 by an endocrinologist. I am currently on 2 grains of armour although I stupidly told the Endo I was on 1.5 grains by...

I’ve been given a trial of levo and T3 by an endocrinologist. I am currently on ...

Bluemallers

•1 year ago

3 Replies

need advice on thyroid

Hi all, I’m new here but I’m far from new with thyroid difficulties 😩 I have just received my new blood results which is -T4 level 13.9, Serum TSH 0.09...

Hi all, I’m new here but I’m far from new with thyroid difficulties 😩 I hav...

Nello20249

•1 year ago

29 Replies

Vit K recommendation

Hi everyone, I'd like to get a Vitamin K in soft gel (because I keep forgetting to take the drops!). Which ones do you recommend? I saw vitabay and vegavero...

Hi everyone, I'd like to get a Vitamin K in soft gel (because I keep forgettin...

Dandelions

•1 year ago

3 Replies

My daughters thyroid test results

Hi all, I posted on here a while ago about getting a thyroid blood test for my 13 year old daughter as she was finding it difficult to concentrate in class....

Hi all, I posted on here a while ago about getting a thyroid blood test for my...

TiredMummy

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Erfa swap update

my ferritin has just come back as 28 (5-204) I think this is my iron store so it’s clearly deficient. I’ve struggled with anaemia since I was about 18...

my ferritin has just come back as 28 (5-204) I think this is my iron store so ...

Starseed56

•1 year ago

17 Replies

so many supplements, so much money - any advice for lowering the cost?

hi everyone, I’ve just added up how much I’m spending on ndt and supplements and it’s an awful lot of money. I wondered if anyone had advice on cheaper...

hi everyone, I’ve just added up how much I’m spending on ndt and supplements a...

Mazes

•1 year ago

43 Replies

Fibromyalgia or Hypothyroidism?

A friend has recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I have read a lot about that condition being diagnosed when the patient actually has hypothyroidism....

A friend has recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I have read a lot about...

raglansleeve

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Advice on my results please.

Hi there, I have the results of my Thyroid tests and wondered if anyone could help me out please (shown in photo)? Someone has looked at them for me and...

Hi there, I have the results of my Thyroid tests and wondered if anyone could...

Sunnyyellowlady

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Update on yesterdays Endo appointment

Hi everyone Just a quick update on my previous post a few days ago. The appointment with the new endo went well I think. He was a senior registrar who had...

Hi everyone Just a quick update on my previous post a few days ago. The appoin...

Otto11

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Dr switching me from Synthroid/Cytomel to Armour. Can you please share your experiences?

Hi everyone, First off, thank you for being so helpful to me and others. This is such a great group of people with knowledge that surpasses most doctors. I...

Hi everyone, First off, thank you for being so helpful to me and others. This ...

amburke1965

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Weight loss and Ketogenic diets

Hi Team,I'm curious about people experience with Ketogentic diets? I've let medication settle for four months now, and can see that much needed weight loss...

Hi Team,I'm curious about people experience with Ketogentic diets? I've let medi...

Luckyclaire

•1 year ago

16 Replies

What exactly is classed as 'suppressed TSH'?

I know many doctors tell us we mustn't have a suppressed TSH. And that's a story in itself, as many of us taking T3 have a suppressed TSH. And we also know...

I know many doctors tell us we mustn't have a suppressed TSH. And that's a story...

TaraJR

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Totally confused by results & symptoms- please help

Hello, Here are my latest bloods after 6&1/2 weeks on 75mcg: TSH: 1.2 (0.270 - 4.2) Ft4: 22.0 (12-22) FT3: 4.7 (3.1-6.8) VitD: 134 (50-250) Total B12:...

Hello, Here are my latest bloods after 6&1/2 weeks on 75mcg: TSH: 1.2 (0.270 ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

15 Replies

First ever Medichecks Advanced Thyroid Test

Hello lovely folks, I've had my first ever Medichecks Advanced Thyroid Test and would really appreciate your views on next steps. The TSH result would...

Hello lovely folks, I've had my first ever Medichecks Advanced Thyroid Test and...

Flaxjax

•1 year ago

4 Replies

My mum's latest results!

Would anyone be kind enough to help with my mum's latest test results? She is 76, has high cholesterol and Hashimoto's and she had Thyroid Eye Disease around...

Would anyone be kind enough to help with my mum's latest test results? She is ...

Jojozo

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2023

Have I understood correctly? (Polite) stand-off with ultrasound doctor.

Blood resulrs

Help reading blood results.

Are my symptoms due to overdosage?

Update/advice sought

My TSH and T4 are both elevated

Bariatric surgery, what do you think?

Thyroid Hormone Transport into Cellular Tissue

NDT Thiland

Sharp increase in TSH

Low or high stomach acid? this is the question!

change of Levo from Accord/Actavis to Vencamil

tired of being tired

UPDATE: Monitor My Health advanced thyroid test results

Hi there, if I obtain a private prescription for t3 does anyone know what the current price for this is in the UK or Northern Ireland?

transferring from Armour to synthetic T4/T3 combo - conversion rates?

need advice on thyroid

Vit K recommendation

My daughters thyroid test results

Erfa swap update

so many supplements, so much money - any advice for lowering the cost?

Fibromyalgia or Hypothyroidism?

Advice on my results please.

Update on yesterdays Endo appointment

Dr switching me from Synthroid/Cytomel to Armour. Can you please share your experiences?

Weight loss and Ketogenic diets

What exactly is classed as 'suppressed TSH'?

Totally confused by results & symptoms- please help

First ever Medichecks Advanced Thyroid Test

My mum's latest results!

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