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Help with Iron Panel

Mazza44

•23 days ago

13 Replies

Opinion on these results please.

Hi there, My GP ordered blood tests for me, just routine due to long term condition (asthma), its a new scheme the surgery is undertaking and I'll be called...

Hi there, My GP ordered blood tests for me, just routine due to long term condit...

Bartyparty00

•23 days ago

8 Replies

What percentage of underactive thyroid sufferers are autoimmune type?

I think autoimmune type are largest group but does anyone have a percentage ?Helvella shared some excellent info on antibodies affecting TSH test results and...

I think autoimmune type are largest group but does anyone have a percentage ?H...

Sleepman

•23 days ago

5 Replies

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overactive thyroid

hi all, new here! I started having symptoms recently where I have been having hot flushes and hair falling out so I booked a blood test as I thought I was...

hi all, new here! I started having symptoms recently where I have been having ho...

Kirsty_38

•23 days ago

3 Replies

Weak and easily fatigued muscles, linked to hashimotos?

hello kind and wise people, I would love to know if there’s any connection between weak, easily fatigued muscles and Hashimotos? I’m in my mid 40s with...

hello kind and wise people, I would love to know if there’s any connection betw...

Hopetoheal22

•23 days ago

43 Replies

Help scheduling medications

Hi all, I have acquired hypothyroidism (post subacute thyroditis). I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and I have just been told that based on my last blood...

Hi all, I have acquired hypothyroidism (post subacute thyroditis). I am curren...

Habibi87

•23 days ago

15 Replies

I think my mum needs an increase in levo - do you agree?

Hi My 92-year-old mum was only diagnosed as hypothyroid 6 years ago (a TSH of 7) and was put on 25 mcg of levothyroxine ever since, which brought the TSH into...

Hi My 92-year-old mum was only diagnosed as hypothyroid 6 years ago (a TSH of 7...

Kacey12

•23 days ago

8 Replies

Private endocrinologist london

please can someone recommend best endocrinologist in london? My bloods from Gp suggest I have overactive thyroid. TTC so need to see someone urgently

please can someone recommend best endocrinologist in london? My bloods from Gp s...

Kirsty_38

•23 days ago

1 Reply

Poor Conversion or over medicated? Or something else perhaps.

I've been reading the forum for several months now, having been chronically ill since Easter. My story - I have been prescribed thyroxine for 25 years and have...

I've been reading the forum for several months now, having been chronically ill ...

Mazza44

•23 days ago

37 Replies

Just found out my pharmacist has a robot ..... i got my prescription dispensed a few minutes quicker than usual.... hurrah !

further investigation reveals they may be coming to a pharmacy near you too :...

further investigation reveals they may be coming to a pharmacy near you too :.....

tattybogle

•23 days ago

19 Replies

Results advice please

I’ve just had my bloods done due to suffering with severe chapped lips for no reason. I’ve got a doctors appt tomorrow morning so need to arm myself with as...

I’ve just had my bloods done due to suffering with severe chapped lips for no re...

Mmagic

•23 days ago

14 Replies

Confused ... Conflicting diagnoses from two consultants. Which is correct?

My daughter saw both her rheumatologist and gastroenterologist last week and has had bloods done. The gastroenterologist told her that she is hyperthyroid and...

My daughter saw both her rheumatologist and gastroenterologist last week and has...

SjogiBear

•23 days ago

27 Replies

Is it necessary to cease iron a wk before iron panel please?

HiI usually stop taking iron a wk or so before ferritin or iron panel tests and wonder if u can please tell me if necessary? I did an iron panel couple months...

HiI usually stop taking iron a wk or so before ferritin or iron panel tests and ...

Jo5454

•23 days ago

4 Replies

advice on approach to private Endo

hello, I’m after some recommended reading/prep as I managed to convince NHS GP to provide an open referral for an Endo (despite a “you won’t get much from it,...

hello, I’m after some recommended reading/prep as I managed to convince NHS GP ...

LittleSchnau

•23 days ago

7 Replies

Dumping syndrome ?

any advice I am really struggling right now

Reembow

•23 days ago

6 Replies

Case Study Needed

A journalist has been commission to write a piece for the Good Health section of the Daily Mail raising awareness of health conditions which many people...

A journalist has been commission to write a piece for the Good Health section of...

lynmynott

Partner•23 days ago

1 Reply

I’ve always wanted to say this, but it’s true: I am asking for a friend……

I am asking for a friend who lives part of the year in Turkey. Here are her last three test results, although she was not aware of the pre-testing protocol....

I am asking for a friend who lives part of the year in Turkey. Here are her las...

northsix

•23 days ago

2 Replies

Thyroid test results

Hi, I've just received a message that a GP needs to speak with me re. my blood results which I think are very good! I'm taking 2 grains of thyroid S & 25mcg...

Hi, I've just received a message that a GP needs to speak with me re. my blood ...

jillyana

•23 days ago

12 Replies

When a doctor says “its your age" and doesn’t provide appropriate treatment. Part 2 What to do about it.

What to do if your doctor says “its your age” When you are in a consultation, it is always best practice, in my view, to always bring someone with you. This...

What to do if your doctor says “its your age” When you are in a consultation, i...

holyshedballs

•23 days ago

8 Replies

When a doctor says “its your age" and doesn’t provide appropriate treatment. Part 1 Why this is illegal. (What to do about it in Part 2)

I’ve seen more people commenting that doctors are dismissing patients by saying its your age and then not investigating further. This is not only illegal, it...

I’ve seen more people commenting that doctors are dismissing patients by saying ...

holyshedballs

•23 days ago

15 Replies

Bloating

This may be from liver. Maybe have a liver panel done with next visit.

Ekimw

•23 days ago

2 Replies

Struggling with high thyroid antibodies

Hi, I'm a 54yo woman who is after some advice please. I've pushed my GP to do bloods tests, results as follows TSH 3 antibodies 1217 Free T4 13.1 (the labs...

Hi, I'm a 54yo woman who is after some advice please. I've pushed my GP to do bl...

HashimotoKid

•23 days ago

13 Replies

Dose reduction after blood test results

I take 125mg thyroxine everyday. Blood test result for July 2024 showed Tsh of 0.07 (0. 35- 4.5) and T4 19.7 (11.00 - 24.00). It stated Satisfactory on the...

I take 125mg thyroxine everyday. Blood test result for July 2024 showed Tsh of 0...

tutbury

•23 days ago

4 Replies

Is it possible to feel good on 50 levo?

I've been trawling over my posts/diaries/test results trying to establish a pattern where I feel good. Obviously there can be many co-contributing factors, and...

I've been trawling over my posts/diaries/test results trying to establish a patt...

Jamima

•24 days ago

19 Replies

Vitamin B and Esomeprazole

I have been prescribed Esomeptazole 40 mg 1 capsule a day, due to having gallstones.On reading the leaflet inside the box it says these tablets can affect...

I have been prescribed Esomeptazole 40 mg 1 capsule a day, due to having gallsto...

Dawney63

•24 days ago

5 Replies

Fobbed Off

Good Morning Greetings EveryoneI'm just wondering, if anyone else has had the experience of being told they've one infection following another, since their...

Good Morning Greetings EveryoneI'm just wondering, if anyone else has had the ex...

MyMeS

•24 days ago

7 Replies

Pins and needles in fingers

Hi all, am i right in thinking that people with thyroid problems suffer with cold hands and feet? I have always been the opposite until about a month ago, but...

Hi all, am i right in thinking that people with thyroid problems suffer with col...

catpurple7

•24 days ago

10 Replies

Dr Abbi Lulsegged Endocrinologist - experiences please

hello, I would welcome any experience of treatment by Dr Lulsegged please, by private message. many thanks in advance

hello, I would welcome any experience of treatment by Dr Lulsegged please, by pr...

PaleoGirl

•24 days ago

1 Reply

Post covid medication

Has anyone had to alter thyroid medication whilst recovering from covid?I was having mild palpitations and anxiety so reduced my t3 to just 2 x5mcg doses a day...

Has anyone had to alter thyroid medication whilst recovering from covid?I was ha...

Geegee777

•24 days ago

15 Replies

Antibody status may hide thyroid dysfunction under a normal TSH

Latest article on Thyroid Patients Canada: Antibody status may hide thyroid dysfunction under a normal TSH This article is part of a series...

Latest article on Thyroid Patients Canada: Antibody status may hide thyroid dys...

helvella

Administrator•24 days ago

14 Replies

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All posts for October 2024

Help with Iron Panel

Opinion on these results please.

What percentage of underactive thyroid sufferers are autoimmune type?

overactive thyroid

Weak and easily fatigued muscles, linked to hashimotos?

Help scheduling medications

I think my mum needs an increase in levo - do you agree?

Private endocrinologist london

Poor Conversion or over medicated? Or something else perhaps.

Just found out my pharmacist has a robot ..... i got my prescription dispensed a few minutes quicker than usual.... hurrah !

Results advice please

Confused ... Conflicting diagnoses from two consultants. Which is correct?

Is it necessary to cease iron a wk before iron panel please?

advice on approach to private Endo

Dumping syndrome ?

Case Study Needed

I’ve always wanted to say this, but it’s true: I am asking for a friend……

Thyroid test results

When a doctor says “its your age" and doesn’t provide appropriate treatment. Part 2 What to do about it.

When a doctor says “its your age" and doesn’t provide appropriate treatment. Part 1 Why this is illegal. (What to do about it in Part 2)

Bloating

Struggling with high thyroid antibodies

Dose reduction after blood test results

Is it possible to feel good on 50 levo?

Vitamin B and Esomeprazole

Fobbed Off

Pins and needles in fingers

Dr Abbi Lulsegged Endocrinologist - experiences please

Post covid medication

Antibody status may hide thyroid dysfunction under a normal TSH

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