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Tips for a clean and clear blood test

Dear All, I'm asking you as I know you will have answers. I have a blood test arranged, not for Thyroid, I know those does and don'ts (thanks to...

Dear All, I'm asking you as I know you will have answers. I have a blood tes...

rosiebones

•7 days ago

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Essex GP Struck Off For Bulk Diagnosing Patients.

This is an interesting and scary story. Anyone who has read my posts regularly knows I often mention that certain conditions attract extra funding points for...

This is an interesting and scary story. Anyone who has read my posts regularly k...

Sparklingsunshine

•7 days ago

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blood results

hi everyone, now 8 mths post delivery and feeling tired - cud be ‘normal’ but just needed to check. just wondering if you can help interrupt these blood...

hi everyone, now 8 mths post delivery and feeling tired - cud be ‘normal’ but ju...

Safiktm

•7 days ago

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Where to buy Levo?

Hiya, My recent TSH result was much higher than I wanted (4.6), but apparently that is not enough to convince my doctor to prescribe more. 'Acceptable range'...

Hiya, My recent TSH result was much higher than I wanted (4.6), but apparently...

mids_thyman

•7 days ago

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How to Improve T4

Here are latest results. Currently on 125mg Levothyroxine As my T4 is quite good, is there room for improving T3. Thank you

Here are latest results. Currently on 125mg Levothyroxine As my T4 is quite g...

pussycatwillow

•7 days ago

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Post major surgery thyroid, para thyroid & cortisol results. Steroids

hi everyone cortisol is 125 range(185-624) 9am cortisol parathyroid is 2.3 range (1.3-9.3) thyroid results in picture above. I have just had very...

hi everyone cortisol is 125 range(185-624) 9am cortisol parathyroid is 2...

Ajva

•7 days ago

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Monitor my health test results can anyone advise please?

These are my new bloods taking 50 levo (started on 25) & I'm lower through the ranges than before I took it 😔Should I up it myself before I see the doctor...

These are my new bloods taking 50 levo (started on 25) & I'm lower through the r...

Elle137

•7 days ago

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Vitamin B injection

Hi there, my husband has been taking a b complex and a b12 supplement but hus b12 levels are still low so a doc prescribed a shot that includes B1, B6 and B12....

Hi there, my husband has been taking a b complex and a b12 supplement but hus b1...

Kriticat

•7 days ago

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40 T3

Im now on 100 levo and 40 T3 and still tired. Next appointment September.

JCMartin

•7 days ago

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What dose increase do you reckon?

I've been on 50mg of levo for 2 months. Just had bloods redone and results are: T4 15.9 (11.9-21.6) T3 4.4 (3.9-6.8) TSH 2.69 (0.27-4.20 (Before T4...

I've been on 50mg of levo for 2 months. Just had bloods redone and results are: ...

Granolalovers2

•7 days ago

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always poorly?! Hypothyroid

I have just been diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism But I am constantly POORLY! I feel like I am catching a bug/flu every other week! My energy levels...

I have just been diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism But I am constantly P...

Ceer

•8 days ago

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Endo consult..... confused 😕

I had my endo consult yesterday, phone consultation, and was literally on the phone for just over...... 8mins! Felt like he couldn't get off the phone quick...

I had my endo consult yesterday, phone consultation, and was literally on the ph...

Horsecrazylady79

•8 days ago

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New test results as been feeling yuk.

Decided to have another Medichecks two days ago, now six weeks post covid negative. I’ve been quite hyper, getting hung up on cleaning, sleep is all over the...

Decided to have another Medichecks two days ago, now six weeks post covid negati...

Calceolaria

•8 days ago

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Interesting Article On NHS Failings Re ME Care

I dont know if anyone else has been following the coroner's inquest into the tragic death of Maeve Boothby O'Neill died from complications associated with...

I dont know if anyone else has been following the coroner's inquest into the tr...

Sparklingsunshine

•8 days ago

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Why do all my symptoms suggest hyperthyroid if my results show hypo?

Hi everyone! I got my thyroid results about a month ago - first time ever tested. My GP initially wanted to test my thyroid because of these symptoms: sudden...

Hi everyone! I got my thyroid results about a month ago - first time ever teste...

RLG123

•8 days ago

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weight loss medication and hashimotos

can anyone give any advice on weight loss medications and being diagnosed with Hashimotos / hypothyroidism? mom just gaining weight all the time no matter...

can anyone give any advice on weight loss medications and being diagnosed with H...

Sammiieees

•8 days ago

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Cortisol saliva test results - medichecks

Afternoon all. Got these results back this afternoon - the notes provided not very helpful as just say everything looks fine, no need to worry as morning and...

Afternoon all. Got these results back this afternoon - the notes provided not ve...

weedee41

•8 days ago

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Vitamins?

I am reducing my dose to 75mg as per previous post (TSH 0.035 0.27-4.2T4 21.5 12-22 and T3 4.4. 3.1-6.8) I was wondering about my supplements and what I...

I am reducing my dose to 75mg as per previous post (TSH 0.035 0.27-4.2T4 21.5 ...

Lolalottie

•8 days ago

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Tirosint - can anyone advise how I can find out if this brand is available in my area?

I am struggling to access lactose free Levothyroxine at my GP surgery’s pharmacy and have read that Tirosint has fewer excipients than most brands of T4 and...

I am struggling to access lactose free Levothyroxine at my GP surgery’s pharmacy...

Mac2013

•8 days ago

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Adrenal lesions

I'm early 60s and had a scan recently, I've got various aches and pains which I put down to old age, I also have a larger type growth in my pelvis, I'm really...

I'm early 60s and had a scan recently, I've got various aches and pains which I ...

Cb1963

•8 days ago

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thyroid & B tests

can anyone tell me where I can order a test kit for venous blood draw for thyroid B12 Active folate ferritin . My surgery will do the blood draw so won’t...

can anyone tell me where I can order a test kit for venous blood draw for thyroi...

130396

•8 days ago

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GP and TSH

After being parred off by my gp who was stating how tsh works and because my tsh is 0.008, i have too much levothyroxine in my body.He said to reduce my levo...

After being parred off by my gp who was stating how tsh works and because my tsh...

Geegee777

•8 days ago

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Crescent Levothyroxine

I was diagnosed hypothyroid (Hashimotos) around a year ago, and have been on 75mcg Teva since then, with no side effects. I picked up my latest prescription...

I was diagnosed hypothyroid (Hashimotos) around a year ago, and have been on 75m...

RugbyMum140

•8 days ago

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Tpo 379

My daughter has had her t4 and t3 fluctuating her recent bloods showed in range her tpo came back as 370 she was referred to encronolgy however they have...

My daughter has had her t4 and t3 fluctuating her recent bloods showed in range ...

Sandie1964

•8 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•8 days ago

blood test coming up

I have an appointment with my private endo at the end of the month and was wondering whether I need to delay taking my T3 24 hrs prior to the test? I always...

I have an appointment with my private endo at the end of the month and was wonde...

Kimkat

•8 days ago

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Omg just received the prescription for peppermint capsules 🙈

Hi AGAIN everyone ❤️ This saga is beyond belief🤷‍♀️ just reading the leaflet accompanying the peppermint oil capsules. First there's a lot of 💩 fillers in it...

Hi AGAIN everyone ❤️ This saga is beyond belief🤷‍♀️ just reading the leaflet ac...

birkie

•8 days ago

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Self sourcing levo

Can anyone private message me how to self source levothyroxine. Just incase my gp doesn't see sense.

Can anyone private message me how to self source levothyroxine. Just incase my...

Geegee777

•8 days ago

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ferritin level suddenly jumped.. can this happen??

hello forum friends. I went to my gp last week and requested a referral for an iron infusion. I said I’d pay for a private haematology initial consultation...

hello forum friends. I went to my gp last week and requested a referral for an...

Starseed56

•8 days ago

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Do I have scope for an increase?

My last results for T4 & T3 are above - I'm wondering if I could benefit from a small thyroxine increase... currently on 150mcg T4 and 12.5mcg T3 daily. I'm 25...

My last results for T4 & T3 are above - I'm wondering if I could benefit from a ...

Molly161018

•8 days ago

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Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2024

Tips for a clean and clear blood test

Essex GP Struck Off For Bulk Diagnosing Patients.

blood results

Where to buy Levo?

How to Improve T4

Post major surgery thyroid, para thyroid & cortisol results. Steroids

Monitor my health test results can anyone advise please?

Vitamin B injection

40 T3

What dose increase do you reckon?

always poorly?! Hypothyroid

Endo consult..... confused 😕

New test results as been feeling yuk.

Interesting Article On NHS Failings Re ME Care

Why do all my symptoms suggest hyperthyroid if my results show hypo?

weight loss medication and hashimotos

Cortisol saliva test results - medichecks

Vitamins?

Tirosint - can anyone advise how I can find out if this brand is available in my area?

Adrenal lesions

thyroid & B tests

GP and TSH

Crescent Levothyroxine

Tpo 379

Article Writers/Harmony Back Issues

blood test coming up

Omg just received the prescription for peppermint capsules 🙈

Self sourcing levo

ferritin level suddenly jumped.. can this happen??

Do I have scope for an increase?

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