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High TSH AND high T4 after thyroid removal

Hello, I'm a 38-year-old male with Thyroid cancer (papillary carcinoma). I'm 174cm tall and weigh 152 lbs. I had surgery to remove the tumor and my thyroid...

Hello, I'm a 38-year-old male with Thyroid cancer (papillary carcinoma). I'm 17...

James38

•2 months ago

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Ethanol Ablation

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has experienced Ethanol Ablation on thyroid lobe? The last post I can find was 2yrs ago. I guess it must be more in use now. My...

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has experienced Ethanol Ablation on thyroid lobe? T...

Maggiesmum

•2 months ago

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Levothyroxine side effects

I have been on 150mcg levothyroxine constant since January 1st this year. Around the 20th February I started with shortness of breath and irregular heart beats...

I have been on 150mcg levothyroxine constant since January 1st this year. Around...

Andrew36

•2 months ago

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First set of bloods after starting T3

Hello again everyone! I wonder if I could get some views please on my latest blood results before speaking to the consultant next week? I’ve now been...

Hello again everyone! I wonder if I could get some views please on my latest b...

Loopnova

•2 months ago

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Advice on test results needed

My latest test results are as follows TSH: 0.01 miU/ml (Range 0.35 - 4.45) -8.29% FT4: 23.5 pmol/l (Range 10 - 23) 103.85% FT3: 5.4 pmol/l (Range 3.5 - 7.5)...

My latest test results are as follows TSH: 0.01 miU/ml (Range 0.35 - 4.45) -8.29...

Kriticat

•2 months ago

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itchy skin

hi have any of you ladies out there had itchy skin with underactive thyroid. Mine is mainly on my back. I have used most creams to get rid of it but it comes...

hi have any of you ladies out there had itchy skin with underactive thyroid. Mi...

Purpleprincess1963

•2 months ago

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Any tips on getting through an increase in levothyroxine and feeling a bit rubbish

Hi everyone, after a too quick reduction in levothyroxine and an return of symptoms I’ve had an increase. I’m 3 weeks in to an increase to 100mcg daily and...

Hi everyone, after a too quick reduction in levothyroxine and an return of sympt...

Slowrunner1208

•2 months ago

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Any suggestions please? Suffering extreme fatigue weakness.

Results below of blue horizon thyroid test.Test taken at 9.30am I do not take any thyroid medication. Thank you CHEMISTRY / IMMUNOASSAY * Vitamin D (25 OH)...

Results below of blue horizon thyroid test.Test taken at 9.30am I do not take an...

lovedoncebefore

•2 months ago

22 Replies

Teva brand

Hi, I've been started on 25mg levo for 2 weeks then up to 50mg for a few months followed by a blood test (Teva because I'm lactose intolerant). I can see...

Hi, I've been started on 25mg levo for 2 weeks then up to 50mg for a few months ...

Granolalovers2

•2 months ago

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armour

so I’m looking into starting armour. And I was just wanting to ask a couple of questions, I am hypo and been on levothyroxine for about 3 years now and...

so I’m looking into starting armour. And I was just wanting to ask a couple of q...

Lilymayjean

•2 months ago

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raised euthyrox and i get cough morning night to the point of choking and is strips of pink blood

every morning i get rib throat and cough with strips of pink blood . also wher thyroid is located is sore to swalow and night time i cough same...

every morning i get rib throat and cough with strips of pink blood . also ...

morcan54

•2 months ago

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World Thyroid Day - 25th May 2024

Why am I posting a link to the Hindustan Times? The coverage by UK press is absolutely appalling - inasmuch it exists at all. The few mentions I did find...

Why am I posting a link to the Hindustan Times? The coverage by UK press is abs...

helvella

Administrator•2 months ago

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How to share MPs response on Healthunlocked.

I recently write to my MP about the cost of T3. He posed two questions to the Govt. and I think people here might like to see them but I'm not sure how to...

I recently write to my MP about the cost of T3. He posed two questions to the Go...

mstp

•2 months ago

21 Replies

supplementary question ! Ubiquinol

sorry meant to also ask has anyone found taking Ubiquinol helps T4/T3 conversion? Thank you!

sorry meant to also ask has anyone found taking Ubiquinol helps T4/T3 conversion...

Indigourchin

•2 months ago

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Grapefruit

Hello everyone Does anyone know if grapefruit juice interferes with T4/T3 uptake? I know if someone is on statins it has to be avoided I know to avoid...

Hello everyone Does anyone know if grapefruit juice interferes with T4/T3 uptak...

Indigourchin

•2 months ago

2 Replies

Protein supplements

I've been reading a lot about needing proteins to help with thyroid issues. Has anyone embarked on this route ?

I've been reading a lot about needing proteins to help with thyroid issues. Has...

HHHJC

•2 months ago

6 Replies

armour thyroid

does anyone know where you can get hold of armour medication without a prescription please?

does anyone know where you can get hold of armour medication without a prescript...

Lilymayjean

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Low gluten?

I keep on reading that going gluten-free can help with hypothyroidism but does it help at all just to go low gluten? Or is it a waste of time? Thanks.

I keep on reading that going gluten-free can help with hypothyroidism but does i...

Tortellini73

•2 months ago

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Free T4 high, what to do? Also IR

I am 63, 1m70, 62 kg Free T4 = 21.80 (pmol/L) or 1.69 (ng/dl) is high (ref. value 11.90 - 21.60 OR 0.92 - 1.68 ) TSH 0.431 (mIU/L) (ref. value 0.27 -...

I am 63, 1m70, 62 kg Free T4 = 21.80 (pmol/L) or 1.69 (ng/dl) is high (ref. v...

ITHY

•2 months ago

3 Replies

Best Private Endo and/or Private Thyroid Practitioner

I've been having T4 treatment for Hypothyroidism on NHS for a while, and I'm still feeling terrible. I have private health insurance coverage though, and I...

I've been having T4 treatment for Hypothyroidism on NHS for a while, and I'm sti...

Cushie29

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Is this a thyroid thing?

My brain doesn't seem to synchronize with my body. Apart from going into a room and then forgetting what I went in for (which we all do) I have to go one...

My brain doesn't seem to synchronize with my body. Apart from going into a roo...

Jefner

•2 months ago

15 Replies

Thyroid Blood Test Results

Hi finally had a private blood test I have Hashimoto’s, and I am taking 125mcg levothyroxine daily and have B12 injections every 10-12 weeks Taking D3/K2...

Hi finally had a private blood test I have Hashimoto’s, and I am taking 125mcg...

Polly8855

•2 months ago

5 Replies

T4 too high

Forgot to mention: I am 63 years old and take 125µg of thyroid hormone (T4 only).

Forgot to mention: I am 63 years old and take 125µg of thyroid hormone (T4 only...

ITHY

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Can someone please recommend where I can buy…

Hi Folks, I need to source some T3 urgently. The normal place I can get it from is out of stock. Can anyone please PM me with any suggestions of reliable...

Hi Folks, I need to source some T3 urgently. The normal place I can get it from ...

lindygiles

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Free T4 high, what to do? Also IR

Free T4 = 21.80 (pmol/L) or 1.69 (ng/dl) is high (ref. value 11.90 - 21.60 OR 0.92 - 1.68 ) TSH 0.431 (mIU/L) (ref. value 0.27 -...

Free T4 = 21.80 (pmol/L) or 1.69 (ng/dl) is high (ref. value 11.90 - 21.60 ...

ITHY

•2 months ago

8 Replies

Feel rubbish am I right in thinking my dosages need adjusting? Blood results included

Am currently taking 25mg Levo & 10mg Liothyronine twice daily. Have been feeling increasing awful for a while with previous symptoms resurfacing. Had my...

Am currently taking 25mg Levo & 10mg Liothyronine twice daily. Have been feel...

NewToThis90

•2 months ago

2 Replies

Hypothyroidism and Sleep Aponea

Hi all. I wonder if anyone could offer advice please? I'm a male who was diagnosed with Graves disease which caused hyperthyroidism. I had radio idoine...

Hi all. I wonder if anyone could offer advice please? I'm a male who was diagno...

Shredder29

•2 months ago

41 Replies

Low TSH but normal Ft4 & Ft3

Hi Folks Advice please - Just been informed that my recent thyroid tests from endo, would anyone thrown some light what this means. The letter basically says...

Hi Folks Advice please - Just been informed that my recent thyroid tests from ...

Lib_Scot

•2 months ago

6 Replies

I cannot trust my GP

I have had a GP for 8 yrs who used to categorize everything as depression or anxiety or uncurable or everyone gets it. I used to have gut issue and my GP...

I have had a GP for 8 yrs who used to categorize everything as depression or an...

thyroidsymtoms

•2 months ago

30 Replies

Should I reduce T3?

Endo ( reluctantly) agreed 5mg increase of T3 🥳 currently take 125mg T4 & 10mg T3. When i began introducing T3 originally I was advised by 'The Knowledgable...

Endo ( reluctantly) agreed 5mg increase of T3 🥳 currently take 125mg T4 & 10mg ...

Klawd

•2 months ago

11 Replies

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All posts for May 2024

High TSH AND high T4 after thyroid removal

Ethanol Ablation

Levothyroxine side effects

First set of bloods after starting T3

Advice on test results needed

itchy skin

Any tips on getting through an increase in levothyroxine and feeling a bit rubbish

Any suggestions please? Suffering extreme fatigue weakness.

Teva brand

armour

raised euthyrox and i get cough morning night to the point of choking and is strips of pink blood

World Thyroid Day - 25th May 2024

How to share MPs response on Healthunlocked.

supplementary question ! Ubiquinol

Grapefruit

Protein supplements

armour thyroid

Low gluten?

Free T4 high, what to do? Also IR

Best Private Endo and/or Private Thyroid Practitioner

Is this a thyroid thing?

Thyroid Blood Test Results

T4 too high

Can someone please recommend where I can buy…

Free T4 high, what to do? Also IR

Feel rubbish am I right in thinking my dosages need adjusting? Blood results included

Hypothyroidism and Sleep Aponea

Low TSH but normal Ft4 & Ft3

I cannot trust my GP

Should I reduce T3?

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