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Consultant referral and other stuff

Recently had my regular 3 month TSH test and it seems that im still just within the range. Yet again, seen another different doctor at the surgery as i can...

Recently had my regular 3 month TSH test and it seems that im still just within ...

BiffAHiram

•25 days ago

9 Replies

Hunger in a hashi crash

Hello, Sometimes when I’m having a bad hashimotos flare I find i’m desperately hungry as an attempt to get more energy I guess. But I’m wondering whether...

Hello, Sometimes when I’m having a bad hashimotos flare I find i’m desperately h...

Bluesadawg

•25 days ago

5 Replies

Test Variation

Hi all, Just a quick question. When you have a private test, why do the results vary so much from the GP tests? My TSH tests when done privately come back...

Hi all, Just a quick question. When you have a private test, why do the result...

Johannab89

•25 days ago

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low ft4

hi everyone I don't know how much people are able to help me without test results but its worth a shot anyway. I've been taking cynoplus for a few years and...

hi everyone I don't know how much people are able to help me without test resul...

siobhanmt247

•25 days ago

8 Replies

Back again

This is an update to all the kind folks who were so concerned for me trying to stop medication. Just letting you know I made it six weeks without levo but my...

This is an update to all the kind folks who were so concerned for me trying to s...

Dryski

•25 days ago

27 Replies

Reducing thyroxine from 100 mcg to 75 mcg

I posted a few days ago about my doctor reducing my thyroxine from 100 mcg to 75 mcg. I managed to speak to another doctor who said to take 100, 100, 75 for a...

I posted a few days ago about my doctor reducing my thyroxine from 100 mcg to 75...

Tjqui00

•25 days ago

54 Replies

dr refusing to do full blood work . Only Tsh .

I ve asked today to have a full thyroid blood test done . My TSH was initially 99.9 It’s right down now . Not quite there so I’m now onn125g Levo’ . she...

I ve asked today to have a full thyroid blood test done . My TSH was initially 9...

Nadinececily

•25 days ago

10 Replies

Thyroid uptake scan results

hi folks, In February I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid. My T4 was high at 38 (ref range 11-22). TPOAb high at 178 (range 0-35). TRAb negative at 3 (ref...

hi folks, In February I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid. My T4 was high at 38 (r...

Hungryallthetimes

•25 days ago

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Should I be worried about suppressed TSH

I am extremely well and all my bloods seem within normal range to me (but not the GP)! I am 61 years old and was diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroditis and...

I am extremely well and all my bloods seem within normal range to me (but not th...

YoginiDancer

•25 days ago

24 Replies

Thyroid

Thank you all for your advice, I am so confused and dont understand thyroid it's all to complicated for me, totally fed up with it the doctor said I can go on...

Thank you all for your advice, I am so confused and dont understand thyroid it'...

topgirl26

•25 days ago

15 Replies

NHS London statement on Synnovis ransomware cyber attack

I am posting this using the NHS' own website version - it is covered across news sites as well. It seems it is having a major impact on blood tests - which...

I am posting this using the NHS' own website version - it is covered across news...

helvella

Administrator•25 days ago

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TRAB (TSH Receptor Antibodies)

Does anyone know where the cheapest private blood test for TSH Receptor Antibodies can be found? Most tests I see include TPO and TgAB but not TRAb or TSI Ab....

Does anyone know where the cheapest private blood test for TSH Receptor Antibodi...

Curious123

•25 days ago

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Possible to be both Hyperthyroid & Hypothyroid?

Hi guys, So have just been to my GP and as advised on my last post I requested to increase my Levothyroxine by 12.5mg to see if I'd feel any better. My GP...

Hi guys, So have just been to my GP and as advised on my last post I requested t...

Totoro25

•25 days ago

20 Replies

T3 in Crete

Hi, I am going to Crete and would like to pick up some T3, has anyone been recently and is easy to buy? Thanks very much.

Hi, I am going to Crete and would like to pick up some T3, has anyone been recen...

Bollieforme

•25 days ago

6 Replies

new thyroid test

only ft4 17.94[12-22] tsh 4.24 [0.27-4.2] dr wouldent write t3 she said is no need .i am now 87 mg euthyrox about 3 weeks i was 13...

only ft4 17.94[12-22] tsh 4.24 [0.27-4.2] dr wouldent write t3 ...

morcan54

•25 days ago

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Is Advanz phalma levothyroxine same as mercury phalm ingredients

Problems getting mercury Pharma 100 levothyroxine

Gardener234

•25 days ago

2 Replies

Private Consultants overprescribing weight loss injections (Ozempic/Mounjaro/Wegovy)

hi all, I’ve had a few bouts of viral illnesses and related symptoms for much of 2024 and have also been recently diagnosed with fatty liver on top of the...

hi all, I’ve had a few bouts of viral illnesses and related symptoms for much ...

Wired123

•25 days ago

40 Replies

Pins and needles and Tingling

Hi, Hope you guys are all doing as well as can be expected. I have written this post before, but was wondering if any newbies had joined and had similiar...

Hi, Hope you guys are all doing as well as can be expected. I have written thi...

bubbatetley

•25 days ago

16 Replies

MCTD diagnosis, finally!

Hi everyone. If you've been following my posts, you probably know I've been very frustrated with the NHS. I decided to go to India and get all my tests done...

Hi everyone. If you've been following my posts, you probably know I've been very...

MauveMouse

•25 days ago

12 Replies

help with gp changing dosage of thyroxine

my GP did regular yearly bloods last year and dropped my thryroxine ., since November they have dropped them twice . I went into see the gp to ask about...

my GP did regular yearly bloods last year and dropped my thryroxine ., since No...

andepande

•25 days ago

7 Replies

Forum Posting Guidelines - 11

Guideline 11 The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are always accessible on this pinned post: Forum Posting Guidelines...

Guideline 11 The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are always accessible on th...

helvella

Administrator•25 days ago

2 Replies

Fed up still

Hi I had bloods done yesterday, I went to my doctor and sent an email explaining everything I am concerned about. She did listen this was on 23rd May, iwas...

Hi I had bloods done yesterday, I went to my doctor and sent an email explaining...

topgirl26

•25 days ago

5 Replies

Experiences of NDT v Levo and Lio

Hello again, I have been trialling NDT (2 grains since mid March 2024. I was previously on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Lio (from NHS Endo) but still had symptoms....

Hello again, I have been trialling NDT (2 grains since mid March 2024. I was p...

Piglet1956

•25 days ago

8 Replies

high TSH level and high diastolic bop reading

hi I’m wondering if a TSH level of 5.6 is high and whether it would affect my blood pressure reading .

hi I’m wondering if a TSH level of 5.6 is high and whether it would affect my ...

Nena1958

•25 days ago

7 Replies

B Complex (without Biotin)

can Anyone recommend an active form of B Complex, with a very low Biotin. Biotin always causes me acne. Thank you.

can Anyone recommend an active form of B Complex, with a very low Biotin. Biotin...

Sami-M

•25 days ago

1 Reply

Private Endo recommedations - Dr Hisham Maksoud and Dr Sunil Zachariah / other recommendations

I would be so grateful is anyone might be able to PM me re private endocrinologists. Ideally I would like to see someone in person, somewhere in the East...

I would be so grateful is anyone might be able to PM me re private endocrinologi...

Olives201

•25 days ago

1 Reply

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: the biology of a neglected disease

This is, of course, a thyroid forum. But all too many members mention Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and other disorders. I'm...

This is, of course, a thyroid forum. But all too many members mention Myalgic En...

helvella

Administrator•26 days ago

21 Replies

B vits advice please

Re.Earlier advices my mum on the vit/B 408 mg,b complex, since her last blood test , and slightly increased levo,, should she continue with JUSTthese,...

Re.Earlier advices my mum on the vit/B 408 mg,b complex, since her last blo...

Gazdad

•26 days ago

5 Replies

new here recent diagnosis!

hi I’ve just joined this site for a sense of understanding and community I have a couple of questions that I didn’t ask my nurse yesterday and hoped someone...

hi I’ve just joined this site for a sense of understanding and community I have ...

Sunsetlovr65

•26 days ago

8 Replies

It's been a while... new results

Hi all I haven't posted in a very long time. I would greatly appreciate some help with my latest results which I had a nurse draw for me as my Thriva...

Hi all I haven't posted in a very long time. I would greatly appreciate some he...

KBA22

•26 days ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2024

Consultant referral and other stuff

Hunger in a hashi crash

Test Variation

low ft4

Back again

Reducing thyroxine from 100 mcg to 75 mcg

dr refusing to do full blood work . Only Tsh .

Thyroid uptake scan results

Should I be worried about suppressed TSH

Thyroid

NHS London statement on Synnovis ransomware cyber attack

TRAB (TSH Receptor Antibodies)

Possible to be both Hyperthyroid & Hypothyroid?

T3 in Crete

new thyroid test

Is Advanz phalma levothyroxine same as mercury phalm ingredients

Private Consultants overprescribing weight loss injections (Ozempic/Mounjaro/Wegovy)

Pins and needles and Tingling

MCTD diagnosis, finally!

help with gp changing dosage of thyroxine

Forum Posting Guidelines - 11

Fed up still

Experiences of NDT v Levo and Lio

high TSH level and high diastolic bop reading

B Complex (without Biotin)

Private Endo recommedations - Dr Hisham Maksoud and Dr Sunil Zachariah / other recommendations

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: the biology of a neglected disease

B vits advice please

new here recent diagnosis!

It's been a while... new results

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