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Blood results

Hi,Had one half of my thyroid removed approximately 2 years ago. Not on any thyroid medication as the other thyroid took over. Latest results below: TSH-...

Hi,Had one half of my thyroid removed approximately 2 years ago. Not on any thy...

Jassie10

•16 days ago

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blood results

hello, can you tell me how my bloods look? On NDT 1 3/4 am 1 1/2 pm. All well except constant hair loss which is really worrying me now. I will be doing my...

hello, can you tell me how my bloods look? On NDT 1 3/4 am 1 1/2 pm. All well e...

TheresaGreen1967

•16 days ago

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How best to split a 5mcg Roma capsule

Hi I’ve just been to collect my first ever Liothyronine. I’ve been given 5mcg Roma capsules. I would like to be able to just start with 2.5mcg. Have searched...

Hi I’ve just been to collect my first ever Liothyronine. I’ve been given 5mcg R...

GW1000

•16 days ago

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High levels of Prolactin

Hi all, do high levels of prolactin affect thyroid meds absorption by any chance? I did sex hormone tests and it’s through the roof 😨 I’m going to rest...

Hi all, do high levels of prolactin affect thyroid meds absorption by any chan...

Thyroid_mum

•16 days ago

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Recent blood test – Why do I feel so tired?

Hello, Please could you have a look at my recent blood test results and tell me what could be the cause of my constant tiredness? I find it hard to get out of...

Hello, Please could you have a look at my recent blood test results and tell me...

Zazbag

•16 days ago

1 Reply

Introduced T3, feeling exhausted & gaining weight

Hello there, I've been introducing T3 slowly since Feb 24 - started 5mcg for 6 weeks then up to 7.5mcg and now 10 mcg per day. Also taking levo - started at...

Hello there, I've been introducing T3 slowly since Feb 24 - started 5mcg for 6 ...

HotelHurricaine

•16 days ago

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Following on with update from last few posts...

GP happy with levels, tried to explain info I've gleaned from advice here about 'range' but she was baffled. I've had a full blood count- all looks OK there....

GP happy with levels, tried to explain info I've gleaned from advice here about ...

Applebud

•16 days ago

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New GP who understands thyroid!!

Private endocrinologist discharged me back to my surgery as he "could not" treat me with my TSH being back in range, positive TPO in the 300's & ultrasound...

Private endocrinologist discharged me back to my surgery as he "could not" treat...

Elle137

•16 days ago

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Thyroid Antibodies

For more information about thyroid antibodies visit our website: https://thyroiduk.org/the-basics/thyroid-antibodies/

For more information about thyroid antibodies visit our website: https://thyroid...

TUKOffice

Administrator•16 days ago

Levothyroxine and food allergies. Is there any link?

Hi everyone, I was having a moment, thinking, or maybe overthinking, and it is a common discussion point about Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and sensitivities to...

Hi everyone, I was having a moment, thinking, or maybe overthinking, and it is a...

DandyButch

•16 days ago

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Johns Hopkins adjusted clinical groups system score mean under nhs?

I see this on record Johns Hopkins adjusted clinical groups system score of ACG 5. What does it mean how does it impact me in any way.? I have started asking...

I see this on record Johns Hopkins adjusted clinical groups system score of ACG...

thyroidsymtoms

•16 days ago

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Some good news at last

I’ve just had a zoom appointment with a private endocrinologist and he has prescribed me with T3, so I’m hoping that I will start to feel better than I have...

I’ve just had a zoom appointment with a private endocrinologist and he has presc...

Kimkat

•16 days ago

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Suspected Graves

Hi just after some help please. I have had suppressed TSH levels since 2010, apart from a blip in 2014 when it was 2 pmol/l. (range is 0.35 to 4.7. ). My...

Hi just after some help please. I have had suppressed TSH levels since 2010, a...

Gutsy2

•16 days ago

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Article Writers/Harmony Back Issues

Caroline Webb is a registered naturopath, nutritional therapist and health coach. She regularly writes articles for our member magazine, Harmony. You can buy...

Caroline Webb is a registered naturopath, nutritional therapist and health coach...

TUKOffice

Administrator•16 days ago

Starting hypo?

Dear All These are my student daughters results. I posted them on the Pernicious Anaemia group as obviously that is her most immediate problem. I looked at...

Dear All These are my student daughters results. I posted them on the Pernicious...

AKatieD

•16 days ago

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am I hypothyroid now?

Help please! I have posted these on facebook group for Graves and a few people came back saying that I’m severely hypothyroid and I should change my endo as...

Help please! I have posted these on facebook group for Graves and a few people c...

Kari55

•16 days ago

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just started levothyroxine today

I have hypothyroidism caused by thyroiditis (probably the postpartum kind) I’ve started my pills today. The symptom bothering me most is muscle/joint pain....

I have hypothyroidism caused by thyroiditis (probably the postpartum kind) I’ve ...

Freesiaspring

•16 days ago

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hashimoto thyroid and T3

I have recently been told by Endocrinologist to stop T3 due to palpitations and atrial fibrillation, to increase T4 to 75mcg. This had been reduced by hospital...

I have recently been told by Endocrinologist to stop T3 due to palpitations and ...

Lalande

•16 days ago

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What folate level should I aim for?

I've been searching and I cannot find the answer to this anywhere - what folate level should I aim for? I found one study where healthy men had a folate level...

I've been searching and I cannot find the answer to this anywhere - what folate ...

Carrie234

•16 days ago

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Hypothyroid, Liothyronine and vitiligo.

Hello, I hope all are well. My Hypothyroid journey spans 5 years this year.. (having just completed medical exemption certificate). I'm still under the local...

Hello, I hope all are well. My Hypothyroid journey spans 5 years this year.. (h...

Hoopy83

•16 days ago

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Levothyroxine skin indentions

can any one tell me what’s with the skin intentions. Caused by Levothyroxine ?!!!! Anything how do they go away just take more?

can any one tell me what’s with the skin intentions. Caused by Levothyroxine ?!!...

CrazyLady4U2

•17 days ago

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really need help

from you lovely people, wanting to buy t4 no prescription .just to top up as dr won’t give me anymore,I just want to try a little more to see if it helps ....

from you lovely people, wanting to buy t4 no prescription .just to top up as ...

Kowbie

•17 days ago

1 Reply

In shock, TSH from 20.3 to 0.103!

hello, I posted a while ago as I was getting so concerned at the rate my TSH was increasing, I had increased my levothyroxine gradually to 175mg with no...

hello, I posted a while ago as I was getting so concerned at the rate my TSH was...

Emma1986x

•17 days ago

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told to take 10mcg and 5mcg Liothyronine on alternate days but it isn't recommended!

I was seen at the Endocrine Clinic recently. The endocrinologist had requested bloods were taken the previous day by my GP, but I had taken all my...

I was seen at the Endocrine Clinic recently. The endocrinologist had requested ...

HilaryWB

•17 days ago

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Medichecks ferritin results and ranges

Hi all. I don't have a thyroid issue (this has been ruled out), but someone on the PAS forum suggested I post a query on here to see if anyone could shed...

Hi all. I don't have a thyroid issue (this has been ruled out), but someone on ...

KBird01

•17 days ago

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perimenopause and hashimoto's

hello, i was wondering if anyone knows if perimenopause exacerbates Hashimoto's? thankyou!

hello, i was wondering if anyone knows if perimenopause exacerbates Hashimoto'...

BornFlippy

•17 days ago

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New to Levo, question about TSH aim

I've been taking Levo 50mg per day for 3 months, and just had the first blood test result back. My TSH is at 2.85, and they are saying that I should stay on...

I've been taking Levo 50mg per day for 3 months, and just had the first blood te...

tattiescone

•17 days ago

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Cortisol saliva testing - impact of nasal steroidal spray like Avamys?

Hi To rule out adrenal issues, I have ordered Cortisol saliva test from gettested.co.uk. Then I realised I am taking Avamys for my hay fever which has...

Hi To rule out adrenal issues, I have ordered Cortisol saliva test from gettest...

vroooom5

•17 days ago

1 Reply

The Wren Project

If you are feeling distressed and have a diagnosis of Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s disease or Grave’s disease, you can receive free, ongoing emotional...

If you are feeling distressed and have a diagnosis of Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Ha...

TUKOffice

Administrator•17 days ago

How do I go about consulting a private endocrinologist, UK

Hello. I am recently returned to UK after living abroad. Happily the NHS has been quite supportive in terms of ongoing treatment of Hashimotos and Adrenal...

Hello. I am recently returned to UK after living abroad. Happily the NHS has b...

Razzmatic

•17 days ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2024

Blood results

blood results

How best to split a 5mcg Roma capsule

High levels of Prolactin

Recent blood test – Why do I feel so tired?

Introduced T3, feeling exhausted & gaining weight

Following on with update from last few posts...

New GP who understands thyroid!!

Thyroid Antibodies

Levothyroxine and food allergies. Is there any link?

Johns Hopkins adjusted clinical groups system score mean under nhs?

Some good news at last

Suspected Graves

Article Writers/Harmony Back Issues

Starting hypo?

am I hypothyroid now?

just started levothyroxine today

hashimoto thyroid and T3

What folate level should I aim for?

Hypothyroid, Liothyronine and vitiligo.

Levothyroxine skin indentions

really need help

In shock, TSH from 20.3 to 0.103!

told to take 10mcg and 5mcg Liothyronine on alternate days but it isn't recommended!

Medichecks ferritin results and ranges

perimenopause and hashimoto's

New to Levo, question about TSH aim

Cortisol saliva testing - impact of nasal steroidal spray like Avamys?

The Wren Project

How do I go about consulting a private endocrinologist, UK

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