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Lio/Levo testing protocol advice

On the advice of my (private) endo, I am currently trialling 15 mcg Lio (in 3 doses: 8 am, 1 pm and 6pm) and 75 mcg Levo 11.30 pm, and I need to re-test in a...

On the advice of my (private) endo, I am currently trialling 15 mcg Lio (in 3 do...

bluejourney

•18 days ago

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Thyroid test results

I’ve been taking 200mg of thyroxine for most of my adult life. Now the doctors have reduced to 150mg I returned to the doctors to say I felt awful. All my...

I’ve been taking 200mg of thyroxine for most of my adult life. Now the doctors h...

Deborahdance

•18 days ago

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Low phosphate levels linked to hypothyroidism?

Hi all, I am under close monitoring for my kidneys by a renal consultant. I had severe acute kidney injury (AKI) caused by sepsis last year and am very slowly...

Hi all, I am under close monitoring for my kidneys by a renal consultant. I had...

helen_m

•18 days ago

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Does this mean my levothyroxine dose is right?

16 weeks after going up to 50 levothyroxine (2 × 25 wockhardt) these are my levels Serum TSH level 2.23 mIU/L [0.27 - 4.2] Serum free T4 level 17.1 pmol/L...

16 weeks after going up to 50 levothyroxine (2 × 25 wockhardt) these are my leve...

KatyMac68

•19 days ago

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On behalf of HowNowWhatNow, can anyone explain low ferritin, high Hb

HowNowWhatNow Not sure how well this will go HowNow because all replies will come to me

HowNowWhatNow Not sure how well this will go HowNow because all replies will co...

Noelnoel

•19 days ago

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Graves - blood test

I bit the bullet and have messaged the GP this morning and requested a blood test ... I'll wait and see if they'll allow it. I realised whilst crying AGAIN in...

I bit the bullet and have messaged the GP this morning and requested a blood tes...

nooneimportant

•19 days ago

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Sodium Lauryl Sulphate&Iron

Hi, anybody found out if ferrous fumerate can be got without sodium lauryl sulphate. I need the iron badly but suffer because of the SLS.

Hi, anybody found out if ferrous fumerate can be got without sodium lauryl sulph...

Mattie2022

•19 days ago

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subclinical Hashi, not medicated

Hello, can anyone share me their experience dealing with subclinical Hashi (not medicated) and how long does it take until you get hypothyroid? My endo will...

Hello, can anyone share me their experience dealing with subclinical Hashi (not ...

TheRightSide

•19 days ago

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Generic Tirosint - Levothyroxine Sodium capsules USP made by Lannett - has anyone in the UK managed to obtain this medicine?

I would like to try Tirosint - to combine it with a trial of Liothyronine - I believe Tirosint is available from Roseway Labs on private prescription. But...

I would like to try Tirosint - to combine it with a trial of Liothyronine - I be...

origami

•19 days ago

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Low salt levels

Is there a private thyroid blood test recognised by the NHS because my GP will only test for TSH. I had quite a heated discussion with him but he still said it...

Is there a private thyroid blood test recognised by the NHS because my GP will o...

GREENcard13

•19 days ago

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optimal testosterone level?

Hi, I hope it’s ok to ask here because I wasn’t sure where else to ask and couldn’t find anything useful from Google. My husband had his testosterone...

Hi, I hope it’s ok to ask here because I wasn’t sure where else to ask and co...

DownAndDesperate

•19 days ago

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sore throat

Hi Has anyone else struggle with a painful throat which not caused by a cold when run down? I keep getting sore throat on and off but can go on for quite a...

Hi Has anyone else struggle with a painful throat which not caused by a cold w...

Ralphie1

•19 days ago

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Insurance

I am trying to get life insurance today when i was going though health questions, I was asked about thyroid i told them 2002 i had it removed due to goietre...

I am trying to get life insurance today when i was going though health questions...

buzzjess

•19 days ago

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New endo

Anyone had experience with Dushant Sharma . If so could yo privatr message me .

Ganggywaller

•19 days ago

1 Reply

Bruising

Sudden bruising on legs and arms. Blood test is ok but I still have this. It can be an effect of levothyroxine?

Sudden bruising on legs and arms. Blood test is ok but I still have this. It can...

Graziella78

•19 days ago

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Bruising on legs and arms

HiIs bruising related to hashimoto's disease?

Graziella78

•19 days ago

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Spaced out and anxious after the GPtook me off accord 100mcg and placed me right back after weeks my digestion is affected and I am tired

li feel anxious spaced out and my digestion is effected my GP took me off accord Levo for a month and then decided after bloods I needed to go back on them...

li feel anxious spaced out and my digestion is effected my GP took me off accord...

Cuddlebun

•19 days ago

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Latest Medicheck results

I would really welcome any advice and comments on my latest Medicheck results as I am continuing to experience fatigue on a daily basis and generally feeling...

I would really welcome any advice and comments on my latest Medicheck results as...

SpringerMom

•19 days ago

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Blood test for following do I need to stop taking supplements

Hi All I an due a blood test Thursday morning at 8am and I am getting tested for the following FULL IRON PANEL ZINC SELERIUM T3 CORTISOL MAGNESIUM AND...

Hi All I an due a blood test Thursday morning at 8am and I am getting tested for...

Tinkerbell_84

•19 days ago

1 Reply

Resent Test Results

Help and thoughts on my test results 5/6/24 - 9-45am Free T4 (fT4) 14 pmol/L (9.1 - 17.6) Triiodothyronine 3.8 pmol/L (2.4 - 6.0) TSH...

Help and thoughts on my test results 5/6/24 - 9-45am Free T4 (fT4) 14 ...

SilkyLegs

•19 days ago

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New thyroid and renal bloods🤔

Hi everyone ❤️So I have now received my thyroid blood work after 6 weeks tyring to stomach 25micrograms T4 vencamil..🤢 as before I've suffered with all the...

Hi everyone ❤️So I have now received my thyroid blood work after 6 weeks tyring ...

birkie

•19 days ago

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Starting Liothyronine 5mcg / 20mcg tablets - Advice please

Hi Hypothyroid - +17 yrs On Levothyroxine but need T4 levels high (out of range) 2023 - On NDT (privately) with good...

Hi Hypothyroid - +17 yrs On Levothyroxine but need T4 levels high (out of ran...

JMN2017

•19 days ago

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Hypothyroidism help!

hello, I have not long found out I have hypothyroidism. T4 4.1 T3 1.5 TSH 87.1 along with Hashimotos and Vit D deficient. I’ve started on medication (50mg)...

hello, I have not long found out I have hypothyroidism. T4 4.1 T3 1.5 TSH 87.1 a...

WallyOct1

•19 days ago

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TSH and freet4 levels

Hi what does TSH level 4.73 and free T4 level 8.8 mean? I have been struggling for years with tiredness (I also have fibromyalgia). This tiredness is...

Hi what does TSH level 4.73 and free T4 level 8.8 mean? I have been struggling ...

CustardTarts

•19 days ago

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Blood tests

I am being tested for thyroid

Zoetest

•19 days ago

1 Reply

Iron status, thyroid dysfunction and iron deficiency anemia: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study

Time and again, we see members with some level of iron deficiency and thyroid issues. Here is a paper which identifies specific genetic causes....

Time and again, we see members with some level of iron deficiency and thyroid is...

helvella

Administrator•19 days ago

1 Reply

T3 dosing regimen.

I currently take 50mcg of T3 only per day. 12.5 @ midnight 12.5 @ 6am 12.5 @ 11am 12.5 @ 3pm This used to work OK ish, but now doesn't. Does anyone take...

I currently take 50mcg of T3 only per day. 12.5 @ midnight 12.5 @ 6am 12.5 @ 11...

buggles84

•19 days ago

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sleep problems

Hello I’m two years post TT. I have having sleep problems . I wake up as if I haven’t slept. I’m now on iron pills and get b12 every 3 months. Recently had...

Hello I’m two years post TT. I have having sleep problems . I wake up as if I h...

Roma2975

•19 days ago

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Yearly thyroid blood test .

Hi , I havent posted for a while but still gather information from here to keep my health optimised .I had to request my yearly blood test because it was 2...

Hi , I havent posted for a while but still gather information from here to keep ...

Julesd

•19 days ago

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Hashimoto’s or Graves’ symptoms or…? Help to clarify please.

Hi everybody! I’m new here. Would be very grateful for your advice. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s 17 years ago. It was in different country not in the UK. I...

Hi everybody! I’m new here. Would be very grateful for your advice. I was diagno...

Anna1812

•19 days ago

14 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2024

Lio/Levo testing protocol advice

Thyroid test results

Low phosphate levels linked to hypothyroidism?

Does this mean my levothyroxine dose is right?

On behalf of HowNowWhatNow, can anyone explain low ferritin, high Hb

Graves - blood test

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate&Iron

subclinical Hashi, not medicated

Generic Tirosint - Levothyroxine Sodium capsules USP made by Lannett - has anyone in the UK managed to obtain this medicine?

Low salt levels

optimal testosterone level?

sore throat

Insurance

New endo

Bruising

Bruising on legs and arms

Spaced out and anxious after the GPtook me off accord 100mcg and placed me right back after weeks my digestion is affected and I am tired

Latest Medicheck results

Blood test for following do I need to stop taking supplements

Resent Test Results

New thyroid and renal bloods🤔

Starting Liothyronine 5mcg / 20mcg tablets - Advice please

Hypothyroidism help!

TSH and freet4 levels

Blood tests

Iron status, thyroid dysfunction and iron deficiency anemia: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study

T3 dosing regimen.

sleep problems

Yearly thyroid blood test .

Hashimoto’s or Graves’ symptoms or…? Help to clarify please.

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