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when does your low TSH stop following you around the NHS?

This morning had a long ‘ difference of opinion’ with a consultant of ‘Geriatric falls and syncope’ about my raised HR ( c.95-115) following various BP/HR...

This morning had a long ‘ difference of opinion’ with a consultant of ‘Geriatr...

Judithdalston

•4 months ago

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Endo blood test codes

Hi after my recent post about rising TSH I asked my nhs endo to do the reccommend thyroid blood tests. I have received the blood test form today but am not...

Hi after my recent post about rising TSH I asked my nhs endo to do the reccom...

sulamaye

•4 months ago

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No Such Thing As A Computer Tower

No Such Thing As A Fish No Such Thing As A Computer Tower Episode 514, 18 Jan, 11:55 pm Dan, Anna, Andy and James...

No Such Thing As A Fish No Such Thing As A Computer Tower Episode 514, 18 J...

helvella

Administrator•4 months ago

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Endocrinologist

If anyone has a recommendation for an endo at Southampton Hospital can you dm me please? I have been on T3/levothyroxine combination for quite a while as I...

If anyone has a recommendation for an endo at Southampton Hospital can you dm me...

Ireness

•4 months ago

1 Reply

caffeine and Levo

on reading the insert leaflet they advise against having caffeine for an hour after taking your tablet. I’m wondering what other people do about that as I...

on reading the insert leaflet they advise against having caffeine for an hour af...

BrocksfieldJo

•4 months ago

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Secondary Hypo Private Specialist?

Hello, I think I might have secondary hypothyroidism (normal TSH and low Free T4) so I'm looking for an endocrinologist in the UK to diagnosis and treat this....

Hello, I think I might have secondary hypothyroidism (normal TSH and low Free T4...

tnefeh

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Can't figure out what's wrong with me?

Hi all, I was diagnosed with Graves in Feb 23 (though I'm not actually sure as I tested negative for thyroid peroxidase and TRab, feel like my endo just...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with Graves in Feb 23 (though I'm not actually sure as I...

Oatmeal11

•4 months ago

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Effect of thyroid meds on adrenals

I have been on levothyroxine for 2 years, numbers were good but wasn't converting well so I added a bit of Cytomel, 3 mcg. I felt ok, but not great. I tried to...

I have been on levothyroxine for 2 years, numbers were good but wasn't convertin...

Sofie007

•4 months ago

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Thyroid results - advice please

Inflammation CRP HS 2.930 mg/L (Range: < 3) Iron Status Ferritin 73.40 ug/L (Range: 30 - 180) Vitamins Folate -...

Inflammation CRP HS 2.930 mg/L (Range: < 3) Iron Status Ferritin 73.40 ug/L (...

Molly161018

•4 months ago

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Iron Blood Test out of range - advice please!

Inflammation CRP HS 2.910 mg/L (Range: < 3) Iron Status Iron 25.9 umol/L (Range: 10 - 30) TIBC 49.1 umol/L (Range: 45 - 81)...

Inflammation CRP HS 2.910 mg/L (Range: < 3) Iron Status Iron 25.9 umol/L (Ran...

Molly161018

•4 months ago

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Lab Results and asking for increase in meds

Here are my lab results fasting and before 9 am without taking levothyroxine and t3. I want to ask for an increase in levothyroxine and T3. I am currently...

Here are my lab results fasting and before 9 am without taking levothyroxine and...

spookyscaryskeletons

•4 months ago

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T3 upped

Hi lovely people. Just had my T3 upped from 5mcgs twice a day to 5mcgs 3x a day. How should I time these T3 now,? Thanks v much.🤔

Hi lovely people. Just had my T3 upped from 5mcgs twice a day to 5mcgs 3x a day....

Lottyplum

•4 months ago

6 Replies

Advise on blood test results

Hi Everyone All advice gratefully received. Although I have had hypothyroidism for 20+ years plus many other health problems. I have always just believed...

Hi Everyone All advice gratefully received. Although I have had hypothyroid...

AlphaWolf5195

•4 months ago

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Dosage Amounts on Combi Therapy

Hope no one minds sharing, I started on self sourced T3 in December, adding it to my Levo. I'm due to run my first blood test on this new regime in a week on...

Hope no one minds sharing, I started on self sourced T3 in December, adding it t...

Sparklingsunshine

•4 months ago

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Blood collection device

Hi, I recently did a home blood test with Zoe. I was really dreading it as I thought it was a finger prick test, and I really don’t like that, fainted getting...

Hi, I recently did a home blood test with Zoe. I was really dreading it as I tho...

Yppah

•4 months ago

9 Replies

latest results

I wanted to recheck my blood tests as it’s been a while since I had a full thyroid work up. I am currently taking Thyroid-S. Here are my results: CRP HS...

I wanted to recheck my blood tests as it’s been a while since I had a full thyro...

sal77

•4 months ago

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blood test results

I have been taking 2 grains a day and haven’t been feeling fatigued so I am happy on this dose. My only concern is that my vitamin levels have gone down...

I have been taking 2 grains a day and haven’t been feeling fatigued so I am ha...

Flossiewestie2020

•4 months ago

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Doubling Dose of Thyroxine?

Hi, I’d like your thoughts and opinions (I’ll make the decision 🙂) on doubling my thyroxine dose by taking two tablets per day. I’m on 50mg, been at that for...

Hi, I’d like your thoughts and opinions (I’ll make the decision 🙂) on doubling ...

B12again

•4 months ago

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Just recived letter of endo appointment 🤔

Hi everyone ❤️... Just recived the letter that tells you the surgery are referring you to an endocrinologist at Newcastle, no idea at the moment who that...

Hi everyone ❤️... Just recived the letter that tells you the surgery are referri...

birkie

•4 months ago

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Taking Biotin prior to full Blood count

Good morning all. Should I stop taking B complex prior to having a Full Blood Count, I have been screened for bowel cancer and am having further tests. I...

Good morning all. Should I stop taking B complex prior to having a Full Blood C...

dipsyqueen

•4 months ago

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test results

I have just had my yearly thyroid test results: Serum TSH Level 3.12mu/L (0.35- 494) Serum free T4 Level 13.6pmol/L (9.0- 19ul) FT3 3.7 pmol/L......

I have just had my yearly thyroid test results: Serum TSH Level 3.12mu/L (0.35...

Hidden

•4 months ago

14 Replies

Swollen glands

Hello everyone I've woken up this morning with two lumps on my neck which I think are swollen lymph nodes. One on either side of my neck just below my......

Hello everyone I've woken up this morning with two lumps on my neck which I thin...

Ticman

•4 months ago

4 Replies

Latest Thyroid Results

My ‘thyroid journey’ has been an interesting one and now approaching its 4th year. I’m fairly convinced I don’t have autoimmune thyroid disease and relatively...

My ‘thyroid journey’ has been an interesting one and now approaching its 4th yea...

Jamima

•4 months ago

12 Replies

DR appt later today low T3 suppresses TSH

Good morning, I wonder if anyone could give me some advice for a telephone appoint later today. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in feb 2018 and have never...

Good morning, I wonder if anyone could give me some advice for a telephone appoi...

Georginaschoey

•4 months ago

10 Replies

Advice Please

I had a left lobectomy in August 2022 due to nodules, which were an incidental finding back in December 2021. Blood results for then are TSH 2.17 (0.27-4.2)...

I had a left lobectomy in August 2022 due to nodules, which were an incidental f...

Purple450

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Newly Diagnosed

Hi all,I've been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism this week. They don't know the root cause yet, I've to get more blood tests. I started taking Carbimazole 15mg...

Hi all,I've been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism this week. They don't know the r...

Hidden

•4 months ago

6 Replies

Advice on Blood Test Results Please

Good Morning Could anyone give me advice on these blood result please? Doc picked up TSH supressed Level - 0.1 in a range of 0.38 - 5.33 (I have to endure a...

Good Morning Could anyone give me advice on these blood result please? Doc pic...

sheenah

•4 months ago

10 Replies

Total thyroidectomy - anyone have a positive story ?

Hey everyone - I’m very nervous about having a total thyroidectomy in mid February. I have seen so many horror stories. Do any of you have an experience that...

Hey everyone - I’m very nervous about having a total thyroidectomy in mid Februa...

JiggyGillo

•4 months ago

14 Replies

Double dose of thyroxine

Hi my sister has just spoke to me and by mistake she's has taken a double dose of thyroxine..She normally takes 75 mg .Should she leave tomorrows medication?

Hi my sister has just spoke to me and by mistake she's has taken a double dose o...

sylus_911

•4 months ago

6 Replies

Need advice

Been feeling tired/exhausted for years. Weight gain, cold all the time. High cholesterol - being treated. Palpitations. A lot of these symptoms I have read can...

Been feeling tired/exhausted for years. Weight gain, cold all the time. High cho...

Cheapskate

•4 months ago

13 Replies

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All posts for January 2024

when does your low TSH stop following you around the NHS?

Endo blood test codes

No Such Thing As A Computer Tower

Endocrinologist

caffeine and Levo

Secondary Hypo Private Specialist?

Can't figure out what's wrong with me?

Effect of thyroid meds on adrenals

Thyroid results - advice please

Iron Blood Test out of range - advice please!

Lab Results and asking for increase in meds

T3 upped

Advise on blood test results

Dosage Amounts on Combi Therapy

Blood collection device

latest results

blood test results

Doubling Dose of Thyroxine?

Just recived letter of endo appointment 🤔

Taking Biotin prior to full Blood count

test results

Swollen glands

Latest Thyroid Results

DR appt later today low T3 suppresses TSH

Advice Please

Newly Diagnosed

Advice on Blood Test Results Please

Total thyroidectomy - anyone have a positive story ?

Double dose of thyroxine

Need advice

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