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So what is wrong with my GP surgery. They do put stuff on the MyGP app but it is quite limited well 💩. Been having shall we say communication...

So what is wrong with my GP surgery. They do put stuff on the MyGP app but it...

Polo22

•11 months ago

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Check list for signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism

https://thyroiduk.org/signs-and-symptoms/hypothyroid-signs-and-symptoms/ Posting for information.....

https://thyroiduk.org/signs-and-symptoms/hypothyroid-signs-and-symptoms/ Postin...

DippyDame

•11 months ago

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J972

•11 months ago

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T3 source no longer available

Hi all , I made a payment to the usual place I purchase T3 from around 8 weeks ago, nothing has arrived ( I wasn't concerned as it often takes 6 weeks or so )...

Hi all , I made a payment to the usual place I purchase T3 from around 8 weeks a...

ianskelly

•11 months ago

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Boron, an interesting article about supplement for T3 increase

Found this article which I found interesting as a possible supplement to assist with T3 may consider after next blood test if no improvement....

Found this article which I found interesting as a possible supplement to assist ...

Humphre

•11 months ago

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occupational health

Good morning, I’m in a really fast pace, demanding , full on job within children’s social care. I’m currently on probation, and struggling why the role....

Good morning, I’m in a really fast pace, demanding , full on job within child...

Florah

•11 months ago

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How long between does changes?

Hi all 8 weeks ago I started 75mcg of levothyroxine daily following overly successful RAI. I think they left me too long before starting medication as the...

Hi all 8 weeks ago I started 75mcg of levothyroxine daily following overly suc...

MadM24

•11 months ago

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iron levels

Hi all Has anyone had a private iron transfusion? I have low ferritin and can’t get it to increase, wondering about going privately to have a transfusion. Not...

Hi all Has anyone had a private iron transfusion? I have low ferritin and can’t...

Topes009

•11 months ago

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Advice again please

I had to attend A & E last night on the advice of 111 . My TSH has risen to 2.2 from 0.79 only 5 weeks again (they do not test T3 or T4 in A & E unless...

I had to attend A & E last night on the advice of 111 . My TSH has risen to 2.2...

Sailing14

•11 months ago

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Biotin

Hi please can you tell me how much biotin would affect blood test results. I am waiting for a doctors appointment , they have told me it will be between 2 and...

Hi please can you tell me how much biotin would affect blood test results. I am ...

Shellian

•11 months ago

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Extra heart beats - should I pursue this?

HiI have on going palpitations. They are partly what drove me to gp in 2019 when I was diagnosed. They are better than they were. I take 100/15. I have found...

HiI have on going palpitations. They are partly what drove me to gp in 2019 whe...

BiscuitBaby

•11 months ago

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HRT - does it take effect quickly?

Hi For those of you on hrt do you feel the difference quickly or is it slow like levo? I am just about to start a trial of oestrogen patches and progesterone...

Hi For those of you on hrt do you feel the difference quickly or is it slow like...

BiscuitBaby

•11 months ago

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Thyroid function results

My most recent ranges are as follows:- TSH 1.04 FT4 21.3 Any comments please?

My most recent ranges are as follows:- TSH 1.04 FT4 21.3 Any comments please...

JacquelineH

•11 months ago

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starting t3, t4 combination

Hi, I am hoping to benefit from the experience of others before me. I am currently on 125 mcg Levothyroxine. I will be starting a trial of t3 and t4...

Hi, I am hoping to benefit from the experience of others before me. I am curr...

RosieRuggles

•11 months ago

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Blood results back

I posted a few weeks ago about an issue I was having with my thyroid. Had a visit to a new endo who requested a battery of tests and the results are back. I...

I posted a few weeks ago about an issue I was having with my thyroid. Had a visi...

Agho

•11 months ago

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Hashis and Graves? Watch and Wait has now caught up.

About 15 months or so, I had an appointment for a thyroid specialist as my thyroid tests pointed towards Graves. I had been hypothyroid for about 17years...

About 15 months or so, I had an appointment for a thyroid specialist as my thyro...

Bluebell999

•11 months ago

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Symptoms

Well no wonder I am always ill or there is something wrong with me. I have hypothyroidism [i was born without any thyroid glands at all ]and I am always...

Well no wonder I am always ill or there is something wrong with me. I have hypot...

Purpleurkle

•11 months ago

1 Reply

help with results please

hi I’ve just received some results, how are they looking? TSH- 0.03 (0.35-4.94) Free T3 4.0 (2.4-6.00) Free T4 11.1 (9.00-19.00) I’m currently on 75ml of...

hi I’ve just received some results, how are they looking? TSH- 0.03 (0.35-4.94...

Bollieforme

•11 months ago

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AArrg

Visited GP regarding ongoing long standing back problems, only to ... once again get embroiled in my Thyroid issues, I didnt have any issues, anyway net...

Visited GP regarding ongoing long standing back problems, only to ... once again...

mumellis

•11 months ago

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GP referred me to Endocrinology

hi I really hope someone can help… I’m diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos syndrome hypermobility type and fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after...

hi I really hope someone can help… I’m diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos syndrome h...

Kaatse

•11 months ago

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No period since starting Levothyroxine

Hi there, Since taking Levothyroxine I haven’t had a period? Is this common? Up until taking the medication I was very regular. Does anyone have experience...

Hi there, Since taking Levothyroxine I haven’t had a period? Is this common? U...

Cloud77

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Stopped taking NDT thyroid

Hello, could you share your experiences if you tried stopping thyroid hormone replacement? I was on NDT for years, developed hyperthyroid symptoms +very low...

Hello, could you share your experiences if you tried stopping thyroid hormone re...

Monika4

•11 months ago

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Have broken my brain again, TSH and NICE

So went looking for the bit in guidelines about how Doctors should take into account patients views etc before reducing dose. Started to read their...

So went looking for the bit in guidelines about how Doctors should take into ac...

Polo22

•11 months ago

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Goitre with negative tests - what next ?

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with non cancerous multinodular goitre that is pressing my windpipe and waiting to see the ENT specialist. Could someone...

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with non cancerous multinodular goitre that...

StayingPositive2024

•11 months ago

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I appear to have upset someone...

I phoned re the wrong blood test - diabetes, not thyroid, and got the distinct impression I was not supposed to notice. New form is being sent. Can you...

I phoned re the wrong blood test - diabetes, not thyroid, and got the distinct i...

serenfach

•11 months ago

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Can thyroid function recover after RAI

I received RAI in 2010 for alleged nodules but then consultant thought I may have had Graves disease instead. Over the last 13 years, I have had my...

I received RAI in 2010 for alleged nodules but then consultant thought I may hav...

mscomputertutor101

•11 months ago

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Endo advice to GP.....

I am undiagnosed and GP is perplexed by TFT results so has asked for advice from an Endocrinologist which I attach - I hope it is readable . I have many vague...

I am undiagnosed and GP is perplexed by TFT results so has asked for advice from...

Spritze

•11 months ago

6 Replies

thyroid tablets

hi all I recently started armour tablets as I was still having symptoms with 100 of Levo with a TSH of 0.06. I feel slightly better with less tiredness and...

hi all I recently started armour tablets as I was still having symptoms with 10...

Cheeseboard

•11 months ago

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The uptake results are in... and more confusion

I've received my uptake scan results today, which I was expecting to show a toxic nodule or few. Instead the report states..... There is uptake seen throughout...

I've received my uptake scan results today, which I was expecting to show a toxi...

Yarn_

•11 months ago

7 Replies

Iodine

I plan to start taking iodine, does anybody know if it is ok to take with thyroid meds. I take N.D.T. Thyroid S?

I plan to start taking iodine, does anybody know if it is ok to take with thyroi...

Margo

•11 months ago

44 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2023

Tech or not to Tech

Check list for signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism

20% off Randox tests using BLACKFRIDAY

T3 source no longer available

Boron, an interesting article about supplement for T3 increase

occupational health

How long between does changes?

iron levels

Advice again please

Biotin

Extra heart beats - should I pursue this?

HRT - does it take effect quickly?

Thyroid function results

starting t3, t4 combination

Blood results back

Hashis and Graves? Watch and Wait has now caught up.

Symptoms

help with results please

AArrg

GP referred me to Endocrinology

No period since starting Levothyroxine

Stopped taking NDT thyroid

Have broken my brain again, TSH and NICE

Goitre with negative tests - what next ?

I appear to have upset someone...

Can thyroid function recover after RAI

Endo advice to GP.....

thyroid tablets

The uptake results are in... and more confusion

Iodine

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