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reply for endo about TSH

I’ve seen this on my nhs app after my doctor asked an endocrinologist about my TSH. Endo reply. If her dose was reduced in May, then I would have expected the...

I’ve seen this on my nhs app after my doctor asked an endocrinologist about my T...

Tjqui00

•3 months ago

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High TSH normal t4

I've recently had an increase from 100 mg to 125 alternative days of levothyroxine due to my tsh being raised but my T4 is normal. Since the increase I feel...

I've recently had an increase from 100 mg to 125 alternative days of levothyroxi...

Lou9998765

•3 months ago

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Thyroid blood test results - ?hypothyroidism.

52 year old female. Postmenopausal - started HRT <2 weeks ago. My free T4 was 10.5pmol/L back in 2003. My recent TPO antibodies was 215Kiu/L Got my blood test...

52 year old female. Postmenopausal - started HRT <2 weeks ago. My free T4 was 10...

Tatt73

•3 months ago

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Gluten free/dairy free diets

hi. Wonder if someone could give advice as to whether Gluten free diet/dairy free diets is recommended for people taking Thyroxine and T3, but who do not have...

hi. Wonder if someone could give advice as to whether Gluten free diet/dairy fre...

R7vfmbroadway

•3 months ago

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Not thyroid related, but interesting for anyone having surgery "Sip Til Send"

I recall having surgery and not being allowed even a sip of water from midnight until I was 'taken down' at 5pm. I had a migraine by then! Anyway, it seems...

I recall having surgery and not being allowed even a sip of water from midnight ...

TaraJR

•3 months ago

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Levothyroxine Trial - Now What?

Routine blood tests on 21 Oct 24, following a PET-CT scan showing a hot area in my thyroid, showed significantly elevated thyroid antibodies but normal T4 and...

Routine blood tests on 21 Oct 24, following a PET-CT scan showing a hot area in...

Flamborian

•3 months ago

8 Replies

blood results

hi again just had my bloods done and the only results they have is my tsh which is 0.68 (055-4.78 ) range , I was told to put my Levo down to 150 in November...

hi again just had my bloods done and the only results they have is my tsh which ...

Baileyleigh123

•3 months ago

26 Replies

Latest test, surprised by T3

Hello Here are my latest thyroid results, i have to say I don't feel like my T3 is as high as that, I have long covid so maybe my experience is unreliable,...

Hello Here are my latest thyroid results, i have to say I don't feel like my T...

Indigourchin

•3 months ago

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Graves hyperthyroidism: 6 weeks on, antithyroid meds working well

Hello a nice update to share. Not out of the woods yet but getting there. Diagnosed Graves Nov 2024 Did not recognise my symptoms and caught accidentally (!)...

Hello a nice update to share. Not out of the woods yet but getting there. Diagno...

Juli_a

•3 months ago

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Finally got my bloods back after LTC appointment 🙄

I'll lay out the bloods I've had done since starting on NDT. Sep 20th 2024.....[on half a grain from July 19th 2024] TSH...18.3....RANGE...[ 0.30...4.50]...

I'll lay out the bloods I've had done since starting on NDT. Sep 20th 2024.....[...

birkie

•3 months ago

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Elaine Moore Website

Elaine Moore Website is not working, not sure of why or if it is permanent. Parts of site are available on archive....

Elaine Moore Website is not working, not sure of why or if it is permanent. ...

PurpleNails

Administrator•3 months ago

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Private Endocrinologist recommendations South Wales or Nottingham

Hi I am looking for recommendations for an endocrinologist preferably in or close to South Wales. If there is no one in the area then Nottinghamshire area is...

Hi I am looking for recommendations for an endocrinologist preferably in or clos...

Hill-walker-bec

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Found! Help for my hair!

I know many of us struggle with hair loss and it affects me too. I’ve tried many commercial products but never bothered the GP because, well….! Anyway, I’m...

I know many of us struggle with hair loss and it affects me too. I’ve tried many...

Calceolaria

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Help with blood tests - T4/T3 folate and cholesterol

Hello everyone. I haven't posted in a while although I keep reading and trying to learn. After a lot of pressure from family about the 'risks of buying meds...

Hello everyone. I haven't posted in a while although I keep reading and trying ...

Pinkcosmo

•3 months ago

9 Replies

Looking for reputable T4 and T3 sources please

I asked recently but I only got 1 recommendation that was highly suspicious, so making my post more concise!

I asked recently but I only got 1 recommendation that was highly suspicious, so ...

Louise1610

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Super B complex and medichecks test

Very quick question. I’m planning to do a medichecks test soon and take numerous supplements including igennus super b complex. I’m aware that biotin can...

Very quick question. I’m planning to do a medichecks test soon and take numerous...

Mickeydooley

•3 months ago

4 Replies

Managing Graves holistically?

Hi everyone! I am a 32 year old woman and accidentally found out I had an overactive thyroid in May last year (classic symptoms - palpitations, sweating,...

Hi everyone! I am a 32 year old woman and accidentally found out I had an over...

hihihihihihihihi

•3 months ago

22 Replies

Advantages of face-to-face vs Video appointments with a consultant

Are there any? Is f2f better than a video call? I have graphs and tables of changes over time but are they likely to read them if I hand them a copy and...

Are there any? Is f2f better than a video call? I have graphs and tables of...

KatyMac68

•3 months ago

5 Replies

GP speaking to endocrinology about suppressed TSH

I posted yesterday about my test results. My TSH has been suppressed for many years and the recent results shows ft4 fairly high in range and ft3 mid range....

I posted yesterday about my test results. My TSH has been suppressed for many ye...

Tjqui00

•3 months ago

10 Replies

Advice on test results

Hello, just loooking for some advice on my test results. I had a blood test at the beginning of December that showed my TSH to be >100 and my FT4 was <2. I...

Hello, just loooking for some advice on my test results. I had a blood test at t...

Purple_Stars

•3 months ago

4 Replies

The battle continues

My 2 most recent thyroid hormone results below. At the December test I wasn’t using any thyroid hormone for around 8 weeks. I started metavive at 1 x met I and...

My 2 most recent thyroid hormone results below. At the December test I wasn’t us...

Jamima

•3 months ago

3 Replies

Hill crest levothyroxine

I’ve just been prescribed 25mgs levothyroxine to take alongside Efra thyroid. I’ve read on here that potentially hill crest is not a good option brand wise...

I’ve just been prescribed 25mgs levothyroxine to take alongside Efra thyroid. I...

Joaniepig

•3 months ago

5 Replies

What's the formulae to work out conversion?

I can never be confident that I know what my conversion is like so if someone tells me how to do it with fresh blood results for FT4 and FT3, I will ask my...

I can never be confident that I know what my conversion is like so if someone te...

FancyPants54

•3 months ago

35 Replies

This is the battle. It shouldnt need to be.

Most of it is in the screenshots. Endocrinology discharged me without telling me. The 25mcgs of levo I was taking was enough to switch my own ability off but...

Most of it is in the screenshots. Endocrinology discharged me without telling m...

Lucy___

•3 months ago

23 Replies

New UK resident looking for thyroid care

Hi Everyone, I recently moved to South Wales from the U.S. Now that I'm getting more settled, I decided it's time to find health care here! My Hashimoto's is...

Hi Everyone, I recently moved to South Wales from the U.S. Now that I'm getting ...

Devilscupcake

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Blood results and vitamins

Hi all In my first post a week ago I asked about my thyroid results so far and vitamins:...

Hi all In my first post a week ago I asked about my thyroid results so far and...

Vegan3

•3 months ago

13 Replies

blood test results

I was wondering, if anyone could help me understand , my latest thyroid -test results I am currently on 75mcg levothyroxine Took blood test on Monday 27th...

I was wondering, if anyone could help me understand , my latest thyroid -test r...

Sand11

•3 months ago

7 Replies

can you refuse to lower thyroxine dose?

My tsh has been supremes for as long as I can remember. I’ve been gradually reducing my dose over the years and the last 6 months or more, I’ve been taking...

My tsh has been supremes for as long as I can remember. I’ve been gradually redu...

Tjqui00

•3 months ago

11 Replies

Iron Supplementation & TSH

Hi All, I was wondering whether supplementing with iron (not mega doses, more 20-30mg daily) increases TSH over time? I feel it’s really slowed me down...

Hi All, I was wondering whether supplementing with iron (not mega doses, more ...

Emj001

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Type 2 Diabetes Medication

I've been on Trulicity for about 18 months as I can't take Metphormin. Due to not being able to get Trulicity regularly I've stopped taking it 6 months ago,...

I've been on Trulicity for about 18 months as I can't take Metphormin. Due to no...

Smileyface

•3 months ago

11 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2025

reply for endo about TSH

High TSH normal t4

Thyroid blood test results - ?hypothyroidism.

Gluten free/dairy free diets

Not thyroid related, but interesting for anyone having surgery "Sip Til Send"

Levothyroxine Trial - Now What?

blood results

Latest test, surprised by T3

Graves hyperthyroidism: 6 weeks on, antithyroid meds working well

Finally got my bloods back after LTC appointment 🙄

Elaine Moore Website

Private Endocrinologist recommendations South Wales or Nottingham

Found! Help for my hair!

Help with blood tests - T4/T3 folate and cholesterol

Looking for reputable T4 and T3 sources please

Super B complex and medichecks test

Managing Graves holistically?

Advantages of face-to-face vs Video appointments with a consultant

GP speaking to endocrinology about suppressed TSH

Advice on test results

The battle continues

Hill crest levothyroxine

What's the formulae to work out conversion?

This is the battle. It shouldnt need to be.

New UK resident looking for thyroid care

Blood results and vitamins

blood test results

can you refuse to lower thyroxine dose?

Iron Supplementation & TSH

Type 2 Diabetes Medication

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