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When is 5.6 not 5.6

For as long as I can remember my FT3 has been 5.6 with a consistent dose of 2 grains of Thyroid S and a consistent range of (3.4 - 6.8). 18 months ago I...

For as long as I can remember my FT3 has been 5.6 with a consistent dose of 2 gr...

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•7 months ago

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Intermittent fasting affecting thyroid values

For the last few months (around 4), I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, because I’ve read about the benefits of taking a break from eating. I eat for about 8...

For the last few months (around 4), I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, becaus...

Alex_p

•7 months ago

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missing heart beat and start again

i think lt4 levothyroxine is making me ill past 5 weeks i raised 75mg and had pains stomach tight chest dissy and felt bad past two days i got...

i think lt4 levothyroxine is making me ill past 5 weeks i raised 75mg and h...

morcan54

•7 months ago

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Blood test interpretation help

Hi everyone. I’m so glad I’ve found this site! I hope someone can help me with interpreting my blood tests. I was living abroad until recently and went to see...

Hi everyone. I’m so glad I’ve found this site! I hope someone can help me with i...

Jessica7878

•7 months ago

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Hillcross thyroxine

I have a note on the chemists file not to dispense Teva thyroxine. I recently got a prescription filled and I have started feeling extremely unwell with...

I have a note on the chemists file not to dispense Teva thyroxine. I recently g...

TVOReason

•7 months ago

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thyroid glandulars

Does anyone use thyroid glandulars for optimal effects instead of levothyroxin and T3?

Does anyone use thyroid glandulars for optimal effects instead of levothyroxin a...

Miss81

•7 months ago

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does optimal thyroid raise amh?

does optimal thyroid with the help of meds raise the amh?

Miss81

•7 months ago

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on and off levothyroxin

is it bad to be on levothyroxin and then to come off it for a few years then to go on it again?

is it bad to be on levothyroxin and then to come off it for a few years then to ...

Miss81

•7 months ago

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I think Im going mad

I wear a watch that I have set multiple alarms throughout the day for my meds and recently I have been sleeping through my 5 am alarm for my first dose of...

I wear a watch that I have set multiple alarms throughout the day for my meds an...

Batty1

•7 months ago

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hashimotos/Thyroid help

Good morning everyone in 2022 I had x2 thyroid test done 3 months apart saying I was borderline, I then in 2023 went to see the doctor and I explained how...

Good morning everyone in 2022 I had x2 thyroid test done 3 months apart saying I...

Adhd88

•7 months ago

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struggling with painful muscle/joints

have been getting up because pain wakes me, legs arms hands achy burning, leg muscles this week hurt to sit, struggling to get up from sitting, weight gain......

have been getting up because pain wakes me, legs arms hands achy burning, leg mu...

Ryebr

•7 months ago

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3 am protocol for T3, please tell me about it?

Please could you tell me what I need to know about the 3 am protocol for T3? Does there need to be a gradual transition from split dosing? Anything else I...

Please could you tell me what I need to know about the 3 am protocol for T3? Do...

thyr01d

•7 months ago

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Healthunlock automated daily posts. Mine have stopped occurring. Anyone else had this issue?

Anyone else wxperiencing this. ..ie a gremlin in the system? If not I will report it to Healthunlock

Anyone else wxperiencing this. ..ie a gremlin in the system? If not I will repor...

waveylines

•7 months ago

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Blood test

I have been living with an underactive thyroid now for 8 years + I have recently gone up to 125 of levothyroxine but that was after someone told me i should...

I have been living with an underactive thyroid now for 8 years + I have recently...

laurajj72

•7 months ago

2 Replies

Bad Breath

I've tried to broaden my search but this seems to be the best community to talk to.I've had bad breath for years, I'm 30 years and I feel now it's taking a...

I've tried to broaden my search but this seems to be the best community to talk ...

yusufchui

•7 months ago

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geffers

I’ve been on levothyroxine since 2006 at a level of 50mcg original to now 75mcg. I realised after several years that 50mcg was not working as I wasn’t feeling...

I’ve been on levothyroxine since 2006 at a level of 50mcg original to now 75mcg....

geffers

•7 months ago

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New results after being discharged by endocrinologist.

Hi I will add my previous post but I will also give a quick recap: I first came on with low T4 levels but TSH in range. The doctors did regular tests saying...

Hi I will add my previous post but I will also give a quick recap: I first cam...

Moviegeek7

•7 months ago

18 Replies

Calcium

Hi, I'm 64, is it worth taking calcium? any recommendations please? Many thanks.

Hi, I'm 64, is it worth taking calcium? any recommendations please? Many thanks....

lesbud1

•7 months ago

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Test Results Interpretation

Hi, My GP has said my results are stable/ok but when I checked my TSH it looked low. Serum free T4 is 19.9 and Serum TSH is 0.02. Would be grateful for...

Hi, My GP has said my results are stable/ok but when I checked my TSH it looked ...

jenne23

•7 months ago

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hashimotos

hi, I’ve now been on Levothyroxine 25 since last June. None of my symptoms have changed. GP has just increased it to 50 and said to retest in 8 weeks. I have...

hi, I’ve now been on Levothyroxine 25 since last June. None of my symptoms have ...

Ozzy77

•7 months ago

23 Replies

Listed wrong results previously

Sorry I got results wrong in my 1st post (I listed medicheck ones taken a week before) This is Endo blood test 14/02/24 T4 15.5 (12-22) T3 4.71...

Sorry I got results wrong in my 1st post (I listed medicheck ones taken a week...

Klawd

•7 months ago

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T3 medication lowering FT4 - causing worsening of symptoms

When taking T3 medication (plus T4) it drops your FT4. Has anyone found that this drop in FT4 made them feel worse ie feeling more depressed and fatigue/energy...

When taking T3 medication (plus T4) it drops your FT4. Has anyone found that thi...

PinkSkittles

•7 months ago

50 Replies

Is there any link between vaginal dryness and hashimotos

I have struggled with vaginal dryness, dry eyes and dry nasal area for a few years. I drink plenty so it's not dehydration. My doctor put it down to low...

I have struggled with vaginal dryness, dry eyes and dry nasal area for a few yea...

Sunflower535

•7 months ago

67 Replies

Id really appreciate your thoughts on my latest blood test results on Erfa 2 grains -still not feeling great- Im thinking bloods now? Help!

Hi thyroid forum people I’ve just had my latest bloods back TSH. O.005 (0.27-4.2) …. disappearing! T3 6.1 (3.1-6.8) 81% thru range T4 19.1 (12-22)...

Hi thyroid forum people I’ve just had my latest bloods back TSH. O.005 (0.27-...

Starseed56

•7 months ago

3 Replies

Pituitary? Advice please!

Hello everyone! I've just joined this group and been reading some of the really helpful advice on here. My daughter, myself and my friend all have thyroid...

Hello everyone! I've just joined this group and been reading some of the really...

LoveAndPeas

•7 months ago

17 Replies

What to eat?

Before I was diagnosed with thyroiditis and hyper phase I would eat fish three times a week. I've stopped as cos is very high in iodine.....was I right to do...

Before I was diagnosed with thyroiditis and hyper phase I would eat fish three t...

Apodemus

•7 months ago

10 Replies

T3 and taking supplements

Hello you clever people! I'm sure this question has been answered before but since started taking combo of T4/T3 in Dec 23 just wondering when best to take my...

Hello you clever people! I'm sure this question has been answered before but sin...

Lottyplum

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Stress and thyroid disease

I have an treated underactive thyroid and i’m on levothyroxine. I’ve had hypothyroidism for 35 years, I’m now 61.. I’m finding that any stressful situation...

I have an treated underactive thyroid and i’m on levothyroxine. I’ve had hypothy...

Atma123

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Wegovy - any advice?

Hi all for hypothyroidism or hashimotos I would appreciate any advice re:wegovy as the drug is so new and I can't see much empirical research Thank you

Hi all for hypothyroidism or hashimotos I would appreciate any advice re:wegovy...

Moonlight5

•7 months ago

5 Replies

After Some Super Advice on This Forum

Firstly, thank you for all your advice on my last thread, needless to say I took it onboard and proceeded to get another blood test with the advised timings...

Firstly, thank you for all your advice on my last thread, needless to say I took...

MurphysMama

•7 months ago

18 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

When is 5.6 not 5.6

Intermittent fasting affecting thyroid values

missing heart beat and start again

Blood test interpretation help

Hillcross thyroxine

thyroid glandulars

does optimal thyroid raise amh?

on and off levothyroxin

I think Im going mad

hashimotos/Thyroid help

struggling with painful muscle/joints

3 am protocol for T3, please tell me about it?

Healthunlock automated daily posts. Mine have stopped occurring. Anyone else had this issue?

Blood test

Bad Breath

geffers

New results after being discharged by endocrinologist.

Calcium

Test Results Interpretation

hashimotos

Listed wrong results previously

T3 medication lowering FT4 - causing worsening of symptoms

Is there any link between vaginal dryness and hashimotos

Id really appreciate your thoughts on my latest blood test results on Erfa 2 grains -still not feeling great- Im thinking bloods now? Help!

Pituitary? Advice please!

What to eat?

T3 and taking supplements

Stress and thyroid disease

Wegovy - any advice?

After Some Super Advice on This Forum

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