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Full thyroid blood test

Good morning. I am looking for recommendations for a private blood testing company to provide a full thyroid blood test. I am in the Monmouthshire area....

Good morning. I am looking for recommendations for a private blood testing compa...

TY_004

•5 days ago

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10-Year Review of the NHS Constitution

We have joined @NVTweeting, @RichmondGroupOC and 68 other health and social care organisations, calling on @DHSC to pause or extend the consultation process...

We have joined @NVTweeting, @RichmondGroupOC and 68 other health and social care...

TUKOffice

Administrator•5 days ago

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Pharmacies

If you have problems obtaining the medications locally, try one of the pharmacies below. You will see that some will dispense using NHS prescriptions and some...

If you have problems obtaining the medications locally, try one of the pharmacie...

TUKOffice

Administrator•5 days ago

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Forum Posting Guidelines - 30

Forum Posting Guidelines - 30 The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are always accessible on this pinned post: Forum Posting Guidelines...

Forum Posting Guidelines - 30 The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are always access...

helvella

Administrator•5 days ago

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Fat and correct thyroid medication

Hi all, Just wondering how people got on with fat loss once they were on the correct dose of thyroid medication please? I know T3 plays a major role in that...

Hi all, Just wondering how people got on with fat loss once they were on the c...

Unfamaliar_Comet

•5 days ago

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Parathyroid levels

I have not been feeling too great and have had my thyroid checked, t4 and t3 are now all normal and back to my 175 a day. Still not been well really bad tummy...

I have not been feeling too great and have had my thyroid checked, t4 and t3 are...

lynpalmer

•6 days ago

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Specific endocrinologist experience

hi, I had a consultation with [endocrinologist name redacted] and have never felt so dismissed. I was referred to an Endo for low FT4 levels my TSH is normal...

hi, I had a consultation with [endocrinologist name redacted] and have never fel...

ConfusedH

•6 days ago

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Blood tests results

Can you tell me if these are good results please.

CarolMSM

•6 days ago

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Blood test results

Recent blood test after7 weeks levothyroxine

CarolMSM

•6 days ago

1 Reply

THYROID

I RECENTLY GOT MY REPORT. THE READING IS AS UNDER: TSH 2.15 T4 8.33 T3 73 I AM HAVING EDEMA ON LOWER LIMBS. IM NOW THYROXINE 75. PLEASE...

I RECENTLY GOT MY REPORT. THE READING IS AS UNDER: TSH 2.15 T4 8.33 T3 ...

VEERAMANI1939

•6 days ago

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Latest blood tests - low T3

What to do next? Advice welcome please 🙏 Hi all, I 've been on 75 mcg levo for about 9 weeks. Results since January show conversion mostly dropping as I...

What to do next? Advice welcome please 🙏 Hi all, I 've been on 75 mcg levo for...

Cat_bluenote

•6 days ago

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porcine thyroid experience

Does anyone have any experience or advice about porcine thyroid. I am not getting along with taking levothyroxine. Since I started taking it I’ve had insomnia...

Does anyone have any experience or advice about porcine thyroid. I am not gettin...

Livelong101

•6 days ago

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Elevate thyroid antibodies

Hi all. Been on trt for 6 months. Last blood test threw up elevated thyroid antibodies. I'm not sure what this means. Have always struggled with excess fat...

Hi all. Been on trt for 6 months. Last blood test threw up elevated thyroid anti...

Findog

•6 days ago

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Thyroid feels sore but I am on my normal amount despite my last TSH being 0.02.

Recently my blood test showed TSH 0.02 with normal T4 and T3. The doctor tried to drop my medication but I stood my ground. However I have developed sore...

Recently my blood test showed TSH 0.02 with normal T4 and T3. The doctor tried t...

Gillybabe48

•6 days ago

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Thyroid Lump Ultrasound result

Hi, I had my Ultrasound today, and after 2 GPs palpating a lump and telling me that there was a definite lump on my Thyroid, the person doing to ultrasound...

Hi, I had my Ultrasound today, and after 2 GPs palpating a lump and telling me...

ErraticAspie

•6 days ago

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Just unbelievable

Helen's Hashi's Journey continues: History: has a HO hashimotos, and long HO feeling TATT, Sleep is poor, as soon as she lies down get fullness in head and...

Helen's Hashi's Journey continues: History: has a HO hashimotos, and long HO fe...

helenshubby

•6 days ago

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Struggling W/ Graves and Weight Gain

Hello, I was advised to post under this topic to see if I can reach more people who could relate to my situation. I’m wondering if anyone could give advice or...

Hello, I was advised to post under this topic to see if I can reach more people...

Abberdabbers22

•6 days ago

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endo appt corn/dev

after years waiting for appt i hauled ass to derriford to see endo [redacted by admin]. he was surprisingly ok. doesnt see dessicated as a monster. couldnt...

after years waiting for appt i hauled ass to derriford to see endo [redacted by ...

joydot

•6 days ago

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vitamin results

I’ve just received my vitamin results. My ferritin is 52, serum vitamin b12 level 462 ng/l, serum folate level 16.5 ng/l (range 3-20), vitamin D 90. A year...

I’ve just received my vitamin results. My ferritin is 52, serum vitamin b12 leve...

Tjqui00

•6 days ago

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Completely lost and need help

Hi all, I am really needing some help/advice from others in the community. I've not been feeling great for a while and I know it's my body telling me, but I...

Hi all, I am really needing some help/advice from others in the community. I've...

KiwiBird218

•6 days ago

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Once I start supplementing B12, will my B12 blood tests still be accurate?

I would like to know if blood tests will still be a useful measure of my B12 levels, once I have started supplementing B12. I would be testing active B12. The...

I would like to know if blood tests will still be a useful measure of my B12 lev...

Carrie234

•6 days ago

4 Replies

Blood test results

Hi..can anyone understand my recent blood tests please.

CarolMSM

•6 days ago

1 Reply

Pharmacy2U. Part 2

The above company after failing to supply me any T3 other than Teva said they would notify my surgery and get an emergency supply ordered. Why they think my...

The above company after failing to supply me any T3 other than Teva said they wo...

clubby29

•6 days ago

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helvella - Thyroid Hormone Medicines

For anyone who is not aware, my medicines documents have continued to grow and be maintained. For example, the UK document has matrixes that show all current...

For anyone who is not aware, my medicines documents have continued to grow and b...

helvella

Administrator•6 days ago

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Change of brand of Levothyroxine tablets

Hi Everyone I think I remember reading on here that it is best to stay on the same brand of levothyroxine and not to change it. I have just received my new...

Hi Everyone I think I remember reading on here that it is best to stay on the s...

AlphaWolf5195

•6 days ago

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Am I over medicated?

I changed brands to Mercury Pharma 4 weeks ago and feel over medicated now. Would anyone be able to advise if this is possible on the above results recently....

I changed brands to Mercury Pharma 4 weeks ago and feel over medicated now. Wo...

Sailing14

•6 days ago

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Private Testing

Always ask your GP first for a particular test i.e. T3 or thyroid antibodies. If they can't do it, private testing via Thyroid UK is available from various...

Always ask your GP first for a particular test i.e. T3 or thyroid antibodies. If...

TUKOffice

Administrator•6 days ago

How soon can I re-test folate levels?

After getting a low folate blood test, I have changed my diet to greatly increase folate intake (can't tolerate any folate supplement). How soon can I take...

After getting a low folate blood test, I have changed my diet to greatly increas...

Carrie234

•6 days ago

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Mood swings & burst of anger

This has happened a few times over the years, that I've been drinking nothing ott but 3-4 glasses of wine & suddenly out of nowhere I'm upset shouting at hubby...

This has happened a few times over the years, that I've been drinking nothing ot...

Humphre

•6 days ago

32 Replies

Private Endocrinologist

Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in East Midlands (I am based in Nottingham but happy to travel) who doesn't only look at pharmaceutical...

Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in East Midlands (I am based in N...

Eldeflower

•6 days ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2024

Full thyroid blood test

10-Year Review of the NHS Constitution

Pharmacies

Forum Posting Guidelines - 30

Fat and correct thyroid medication

Parathyroid levels

Specific endocrinologist experience

Blood tests results

Blood test results

THYROID

Latest blood tests - low T3

porcine thyroid experience

Elevate thyroid antibodies

Thyroid feels sore but I am on my normal amount despite my last TSH being 0.02.

Thyroid Lump Ultrasound result

Just unbelievable

Struggling W/ Graves and Weight Gain

endo appt corn/dev

vitamin results

Completely lost and need help

Once I start supplementing B12, will my B12 blood tests still be accurate?

Blood test results

Pharmacy2U. Part 2

helvella - Thyroid Hormone Medicines

Change of brand of Levothyroxine tablets

Am I over medicated?

Private Testing

How soon can I re-test folate levels?

Mood swings & burst of anger

Private Endocrinologist

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