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newly diagnosed anemia

Hi. I’m new to HealthUnlocked and to this group. I’m also in America, so I hope it’s OK that I post here. I’ll try to put in all the info I have and follow...

Hi. I’m new to HealthUnlocked and to this group. I’m also in America, so I hope ...

SugarMint

•4 months ago

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Biotin in Vitamin B complex supplements

HiI've been talking a vitamin B complex for years, only to realise Biotin affects thyroid bloodworks, I can't believe I never knew! My questions is, do I...

HiI've been talking a vitamin B complex for years, only to realise Biotin affect...

PapiGirl

•4 months ago

15 Replies

enlarged thyroid

Hello, I’ve posted confusing information about my thyroid labs in the past but this post has to do with the size of my thyroid which is more definitive. I...

Hello, I’ve posted confusing information about my thyroid labs in the past but ...

bo62

•4 months ago

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So my sister has just found that she has haemochromatosis...

I've nagged her to follow up on her high ferritin results for the last year or so, though GP seemed disinterested with it above 700 so I sent her to give blood...

I've nagged her to follow up on her high ferritin results for the last year or s...

TiggerMe

•4 months ago

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ABNORMAL TSH BLOOD RESULT

I had a blood test on 5 April and the TSH result was 7.10 and the T4 result 13.6. I queried it with my GP who said there is nothing to worry about and that...

I had a blood test on 5 April and the TSH result was 7.10 and the T4 result 13....

rumandraisinicecream

•4 months ago

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Thinking of trying a weight loss drug and wondering how this effects levothyroxine dose?

Hi I'm in the process of trying to lose weight and get my medication sorted. Am going to see a private endo in the summer because I believe my conversion is...

Hi I'm in the process of trying to lose weight and get my medication sorted. Am ...

Auntbessy

•4 months ago

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Nd Thyroid to thyroxine

Hi, I have Hashimoto's thyroid and Endoctrinologist has advised I move from NP thyroid to thyroxine. I was sent for Ultra sound by my doctor and had...

Hi, I have Hashimoto's thyroid and Endoctrinologist has advised I move from NP ...

Bridb

•4 months ago

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Time if day for taking medicine

I want to try taking medicine at night. Is natural thyroid or thyroxin likely to interfere with sleep?I'm completely shattered all the time apart from waking...

I want to try taking medicine at night. Is natural thyroid or thyroxin likely to...

FinneUK

•4 months ago

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TPO positive, history of early miscarriage's, no need to medicate however still being referred to endocrinologist?

Previously when speaking with my GP's I have not really got very far and didn't really feel like my concerns were being addressed or even acknowledged. No face...

Previously when speaking with my GP's I have not really got very far and didn't ...

DaisyChain22

•4 months ago

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Brothers. Recent blood results

six weeks 100mcg Accord TSH. 2.9. (0.3-5.5) FT4. 14.7 ( 10-22) Peroxidase 275.49 No FT3 done B 12 295. (197-771) Folate. 3.4. (2.1-26.8) ( Dr said all...

six weeks 100mcg Accord TSH. 2.9. (0.3-5.5) FT4. 14.7 ( 10-22) Peroxidase 275...

Bean101

•4 months ago

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Next Endo Meeting, T3...

I am going to ask my Endocrinologist for a trial of T3 at my next meeting, as it was suggested by them at my last meeting that if my last dose change didn't...

I am going to ask my Endocrinologist for a trial of T3 at my next meeting, as it...

ErraticAspie

•4 months ago

7 Replies

A few Things ….

1. I had an ACTH test yesterday as my recent cortisol level was low. I was told my TSH would be tested but not T4 and T3. However when I got there, it was a...

1. I had an ACTH test yesterday as my recent cortisol level was low. I was told ...

AppleOrchard

•4 months ago

19 Replies

Update to last post: What does T4 do?

Hi Thanks for all the help when I asked the question about T4, while prepping for my appointment. The appointment went well, I got a GP with ears! GP wanted...

Hi Thanks for all the help when I asked the question about T4, while prepping f...

Enuffisenuf

•4 months ago

5 Replies

The math side of things

Could you please teach me how to calculate the percentage in range of a test result so I can do this myself anytime I want to know? Or maybe you use a website...

Could you please teach me how to calculate the percentage in range of a test res...

Obsdian

•4 months ago

15 Replies

Vitamin timings

Morning from not at all sunny Wales. I don’t know why I struggle with a vitamin routine and I wonder if I’m alone on this? Is it okay to take all of these...

Morning from not at all sunny Wales. I don’t know why I struggle with a vitamin...

Joant24

•4 months ago

3 Replies

🛠️ Scheduled site maintenance -Today - Thursday 2nd May 2024, starting at 11AM (UK) / 7AM (ET)

The tech team will be conducting routine site maintenance soon! No idea how disruptive this might be, not how long it will take. See you on the other side...

The tech team will be conducting routine site maintenance soon! No idea how di...

RedApple

Administrator•4 months ago

1 Reply

ferratin blood level

Hi, I’ve got a ferritin level of 40.5 (30 - 169) To me this is low isn’t it? Also I have been taking spatone iron sachets for 6 months so would you say I’d...

Hi, I’ve got a ferritin level of 40.5 (30 - 169) To me this is low isn’t it? Al...

Lilymayjean

•4 months ago

9 Replies

How are you, dear? Alright? (off subject - but not really)

We were talking about this just the other day, people asking you how you are without really wanting to know, and what to reply... My neighbour rang me this...

We were talking about this just the other day, people asking you how you are wit...

greygoose

•4 months ago

25 Replies

Blood cancer - myleodysplasia

Does anyone else have myleodysplasia, and do you get any symptoms. My red blood cells are larger than normal and was told by Neuro Surgeon to have six monthly...

Does anyone else have myleodysplasia, and do you get any symptoms. My red blood...

366316

•4 months ago

2 Replies

Armour NDT

Thank you very much for the advice/info members have given me in regards to Armour just one final question does anybody know which country the pig thyroid...

Thank you very much for the advice/info members have given me in regards to Armo...

starbuck10

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Haemotologist

Following blood tests my GP has refered me to a Haemotologist. I can't get a satisfactory answer from the Surgery as to why.Can anyone advise please? Thank...

Following blood tests my GP has refered me to a Haemotologist. I can't get a sat...

Tilly101

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Thyroid or menopause - which to sort first?

I've just checked the app, and the last of my blood tests are back. I definitely have started perimenopause and as per my last post I have high TPOab, high TSH...

I've just checked the app, and the last of my blood tests are back. I definitely...

Heappestre

•4 months ago

16 Replies

Good source of t3

Has anyone sourced their own T3 or is the best option a prescription from a Dr? I'm 10 years from having total thyroidectomy. T4 only suppression treatment...

Has anyone sourced their own T3 or is the best option a prescription from a Dr?...

PapiGirl

•4 months ago

16 Replies

Serum selenium results

I just had my selenium results back today. 1.27 Umo/L ref ( 0.75-1.46) Was advised to get selenium tested as recent tpo antibodys were raised . Not sure...

I just had my selenium results back today. 1.27 Umo/L ref ( 0.75-1.46) Was a...

suzybear

•4 months ago

15 Replies

Restarting T3

Hi, I’m restarting T3 tomorrow after I do a finger prick test tomorrow to see what my thyroid levels are like after being off T3 since the end of January. I’m...

Hi, I’m restarting T3 tomorrow after I do a finger prick test tomorrow to see w...

DownAndDesperate

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Thyroid Cancer Reoccurrence?

I'm having a bit of a panic. Had my thyroid panel done through medichecks with THYROGLOBULIN of 12. Had a TT for papillary thyroid cancer 13 years ago when I...

I'm having a bit of a panic. Had my thyroid panel done through medichecks with ...

DarkStar85

•4 months ago

35 Replies

Newbie here but need help

Hi all, I am new here but could really use some help. For months now I’ve been having a lot of symptoms, tired, achy bones and muscles, hair loss, terrible...

Hi all, I am new here but could really use some help. For months now I’ve been h...

GLDMJP14

•4 months ago

11 Replies

Hypo energy 'crashes' on a daily basis?

I am currently taking 125 mcg Levo and 10mcg T3 daily. I take the meds together around 2pm. Having finally got relief from so many symptoms (eg fatigue, muscle...

I am currently taking 125 mcg Levo and 10mcg T3 daily. I take the meds together ...

noquitter

•4 months ago

34 Replies

Massive hairloss & anxiety -blood results help

Hi, over the past 6 weeks my hair has been falling out in clumps and I feel very anxious. Is there anything in my blood that could explain? I feel...

Hi, over the past 6 weeks my hair has been falling out in clumps and I feel very...

Sofie007

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Excellent BTF Talk on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)

The BTF have put this talk on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQg9zerdZx4 . This talk is excellent. EDCs are responsible for large scale hormone...

The BTF have put this talk on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQg9zerdZx...

jimh111

•4 months ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2024

newly diagnosed anemia

Biotin in Vitamin B complex supplements

enlarged thyroid

So my sister has just found that she has haemochromatosis...

ABNORMAL TSH BLOOD RESULT

Thinking of trying a weight loss drug and wondering how this effects levothyroxine dose?

Nd Thyroid to thyroxine

Time if day for taking medicine

TPO positive, history of early miscarriage's, no need to medicate however still being referred to endocrinologist?

Brothers. Recent blood results

Next Endo Meeting, T3...

A few Things ….

Update to last post: What does T4 do?

The math side of things

Vitamin timings

🛠️ Scheduled site maintenance -Today - Thursday 2nd May 2024, starting at 11AM (UK) / 7AM (ET)

ferratin blood level

How are you, dear? Alright? (off subject - but not really)

Blood cancer - myleodysplasia

Armour NDT

Haemotologist

Thyroid or menopause - which to sort first?

Good source of t3

Serum selenium results

Restarting T3

Thyroid Cancer Reoccurrence?

Newbie here but need help

Hypo energy 'crashes' on a daily basis?

Massive hairloss & anxiety -blood results help

Excellent BTF Talk on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)

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