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Medichecks Folate Range

I've seen mentioned on here a number of times that folate levels should be at least halfway through the reference range. I'm struggling to understand whether a...

I've seen mentioned on here a number of times that folate levels should be at le...

Schilddruse

•4 months ago

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Looking for T3 online again

Hi all, I’m having to have the T3/T4 battle with Endo’s again after 13 years on T3 only (post cancer thyroidectomy). 3rd time it’s been withdrawn by GP - 4th...

Hi all, I’m having to have the T3/T4 battle with Endo’s again after 13 years on ...

T3lover

•4 months ago

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thyroid levels fine but still have symptoms.

I’m just wondering if anyone was diagnosed with an under active thyroid after having blood tests that showed thyroid function lower than normal and antibodies...

I’m just wondering if anyone was diagnosed with an under active thyroid after ha...

WilkiC

•4 months ago

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advice please

hi. I have started with stomach acid issues and achey muscles, tingly hands and increased anxiety (which was already severe). The last time this happened I...

hi. I have started with stomach acid issues and achey muscles, tingly hands and ...

Goinginsane1

•4 months ago

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Optimum levels on t4 and t3

What would people say is optimum levels on t4 and t3 Is tsh always supressed

jparsss

•4 months ago

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Looking back on my thyroid journey, a success story and motivation to keep on fighting :)

Two years ago an occupational health advisor wrote a review of my condition for my employer that broke my heart. I was 2 months into taking NDT and finally...

Two years ago an occupational health advisor wrote a review of my condition for ...

StellaTed

•4 months ago

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Help with prescription

Hi, I currently take Levothyroxine in 25 mcg and 50 mcg, the pharmacy only have the 50’s and not the 25’s. Does anyone know if they can issue the 50’s and...

Hi, I currently take Levothyroxine in 25 mcg and 50 mcg, the pharmacy only have...

020202

•4 months ago

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Latest Results

I increased my levo by 25mcg after my last results and these are my latest results (NHS lab) Plasma free T4 level 11.9 pmol/L [7.7 - 15.1] Plasma TSH level...

I increased my levo by 25mcg after my last results and these are my latest resul...

Ireness

•4 months ago

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Graves in couples

hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Graves (I’m 42) and my husband was diagnosed in 2008 (age 29) and relapsed in 2018 (currently in remission). I have...

hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Graves (I’m 42) and my husband was diagn...

Kari55

•4 months ago

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Endocrinologist

Please may I have some idea of the cost to see an endocrinologist in the U.K. Thank you.

Please may I have some idea of the cost to see an endocrinologist in the U.K. ...

Distressedthyroid

•4 months ago

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Iron levels and huge TSH drop

Hi I've got two questions for today if thats ok: 1. I've finally managed to get my iron panel results (second time of trying) and the results are as......

Hi I've got two questions for today if thats ok: 1. I've finally managed to ge...

Cybob

•4 months ago

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Adrenal stress index

I wish to test my adrenals with a 24 hour saliva test, called the ‘adrenal stress index’. Any information on how best to get this test done would be welcome.

I wish to test my adrenals with a 24 hour saliva test, called the ‘adrenal stres...

KetoStrong

•4 months ago

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Different brands of Liothyroxine

Hi just a quick question. I am one of the fortunates that had an endo willing to prescribe T3. My first prescription was issued by the hospital pharmacy and my...

Hi just a quick question. I am one of the fortunates that had an endo willing to...

Jacarilla

•4 months ago

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Oestrogen levels

I know this is a menopause question but I can’t find the answer on other forums. I have underactive thyroid and having tests to see if symptoms are thyroid or...

I know this is a menopause question but I can’t find the answer on other forums....

judburke

•4 months ago

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pinned posts - how do you find them?

Hi, I’ve seen ‘pinned posts’ mentioned a couple of times and realise I don’t know how to find them. I use the site via a mobile. Can someone, perhaps...

Hi, I’ve seen ‘pinned posts’ mentioned a couple of times and realise I don’t kno...

Slowrunner1208

•4 months ago

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Insulin resistant & query about blood results

Good afternoon, Please can someone advise if my bloods are acceptable. I had to nag doctor to increase my dose from 125 to 150mg and now fear although I am...

Good afternoon, Please can someone advise if my bloods are acceptable. I had t...

littlerobot

•4 months ago

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Thyroid and leg swelling

Hey guys. New to this. Currently on meds for thyroid after thyroid crashed after lots of BB shows. (No regular cycle for 6 years and 27yrs old) Thyroid test...

Hey guys. New to this. Currently on meds for thyroid after thyroid crashed after...

Jordynn

•4 months ago

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Converting dosages

I’m currently taking approximately 100mcg Levo does this equate to 1 grain of NDT? Thanks 🙏

I’m currently taking approximately 100mcg Levo does this equate to 1 grain of ND...

ockerdoc

•4 months ago

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Levothyroxine and arrhythmia

Diagnosed with hypothyroidism in infancy. Been on treatment my entire life. Currently 200mcg levo daily. Last few years been having ectopic heartbeats and...

Diagnosed with hypothyroidism in infancy. Been on treatment my entire life. Curr...

SolihullMan

•4 months ago

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Hashimoto’s flare

Hi All, I’ve felt pretty stable with my Hashimoto’s symptoms for a while now and have been on the same dose of Armour for a long time. However, two and a...

Hi All, I’ve felt pretty stable with my Hashimoto’s symptoms for a while now a...

Flossiewestie2020

•4 months ago

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Vitamin BT Results

Good Morning All Further to my last post when it was suggested that my Folate levels were on the low side I have since been supplementing with an additional...

Good Morning All Further to my last post when it was suggested that my Folate ...

Lemondrizz

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Alternative T3 Brand to Morningside

Hi, I’m having trouble obtaining my usual T3 brand Morningside and wondered if anyone could recommend another T3 brand with similar fillers, as i’m sensitive...

Hi, I’m having trouble obtaining my usual T3 brand Morningside and wondered if ...

Maron007

•4 months ago

10 Replies

Lost newbie

Hi all,I only recently found out that this group exists so please bare with me if I have repeated things that are in other posts. I had a total thyroidectomy...

Hi all,I only recently found out that this group exists so please bare with me i...

Kokojwo

•4 months ago

11 Replies

Over medicated on Levothyroxine . Symptoms and advice

Hi all , has anyone experienced the symptoms of being on too high a dose of Levo ? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Hi all , has anyone experienced the symptoms of being on too high a dose of Lev...

Chopperbike

•4 months ago

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T3 Supplier

Good morning, I am looking for T3 suppliers and would be grateful if any of you could message me with any details. Many thanks

Good morning, I am looking for T3 suppliers and would be grateful if any of you ...

jcve

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Armour ndt and dehydration

Hi guys. I've been on Armour 5 months now. First three on 60mcg and now 90 the last two. I feel no different just as I didn't on thyroid S. (My endo is...

Hi guys. I've been on Armour 5 months now. First three on 60mcg and now 90 the l...

Mitch27

•4 months ago

7 Replies

Advice following house move to another county

Good Morning, we recently moved to another county and have been referred into central Endo/Diabetes service (Aintree Hospitals). Currently still with...

Good Morning, we recently moved to another county and have been referred into ce...

Lassithi

•4 months ago

8 Replies

First time posting here with questions

Hello, I was wondering how to tell if you need b12 injections when you take oral b12 and your serum b12 always comes out looking great? I haven't had it...

Hello, I was wondering how to tell if you need b12 injections when you take or...

shirlzoni

•4 months ago

6 Replies

LT4 and oral contraceptives

I think I am going through perimenopause because of irregular period, dry, irritated eyes and sleepless nights. Symptoms are worse when ovulating and at...

I think I am going through perimenopause because of irregular period, dry, irrit...

Balou23

•4 months ago

4 Replies

new research

interesting

SarahJane1471

•4 months ago

4 Replies

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All posts for February 2024

Medichecks Folate Range

Looking for T3 online again

thyroid levels fine but still have symptoms.

advice please

Optimum levels on t4 and t3

Looking back on my thyroid journey, a success story and motivation to keep on fighting :)

Help with prescription

Latest Results

Graves in couples

Endocrinologist

Iron levels and huge TSH drop

Adrenal stress index

Different brands of Liothyroxine

Oestrogen levels

pinned posts - how do you find them?

Insulin resistant & query about blood results

Thyroid and leg swelling

Converting dosages

Levothyroxine and arrhythmia

Hashimoto’s flare

Vitamin BT Results

Alternative T3 Brand to Morningside

Lost newbie

Over medicated on Levothyroxine . Symptoms and advice

T3 Supplier

Armour ndt and dehydration

Advice following house move to another county

First time posting here with questions

LT4 and oral contraceptives

new research

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