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Help with reading bloods

My 24 year old daughter has not been well for some time now and we've had an appointment with an endo doctor. Her symptoms in her words are: physical fatigue...

My 24 year old daughter has not been well for some time now and we've had an app...

WendyW1964

•4 months ago

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hair loss, palpitations, headaches, help

My B12 came back at 423 ng/L Serum folate 9.9 ug/L Serum Ferritin 35ug/L Serum TSH 0.64mlU/L Sex hormone binding globulin level >180 Nmol/L Above high...

My B12 came back at 423 ng/L Serum folate 9.9 ug/L Serum Ferritin 35ug/L Ser...

Kkmmx

•5 months ago

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THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES

Hi everyone.I'm in need of your collective guidance. A member of my family has recently had blood work done. She hasn't had a diagnosis for thyroid issues (so...

Hi everyone.I'm in need of your collective guidance. A member of my family has r...

Syrupy

•1 year ago

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Levothyroxine Dosage Tweak Help Hair Loss

22.12.22 after bloods was told my thyroid was essentially dead.Started 75mcg 22.12.22 Redone bloods 10.01.23 Results attached in picture. Past 2 weeks hair...

22.12.22 after bloods was told my thyroid was essentially dead.Started 75mcg 22....

Moonlight5

•1 year ago

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Levothyroxine causing hair loss??

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the end of August last year and was put on levothyroxine (50mcgs every other day). My TSH levels were crazy - it was 36!...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the end of August last year and was put o...

Smudgey1954

•1 year ago

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Help understanding coeliac test results

Recent results of testing for coeliac. Doctor says 'no further action'. Tissue transglutaminase IgA level 0.3 U/mL [0.0 - 10.9] Immunoglobulin A...

Recent results of testing for coeliac. Doctor says 'no further action'. T...

Feelingrubbish

•1 year ago

1 Reply

TSH, T4 and T3 results - are they okay? Hair loss worse.

My Levothyroxine was increased to 75mcg at the beginning of September. I am due an NHS blood test next week via my doctors, but I thought I would arrange my...

My Levothyroxine was increased to 75mcg at the beginning of September. I am due...

Feelingrubbish

•1 year ago

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Scalp, itching and stinging. Hyperthyroid, taking Carbizimole

I have noticed the last couple of weeks that my scalp is itching and stinging, mainly at night. My hair parting is slightly pink looking in places (I have some...

I have noticed the last couple of weeks that my scalp is itching and stinging, m...

BeeOrchids

•2 years ago

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Can anyone help me with hair loss?

The picture is from a hair wash this morning. It comes out in little clumps each time I rinse my hair. I have hypothyroidism and had my thyroid out 8 years...

The picture is from a hair wash this morning. It comes out in little clumps each...

Smv95

•2 years ago

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GP NEEDED AN NHS BLOODS TO BE DONE

HI all, sorry to bother you so near to Xmas and no need to respond straight away as I know how busy this time of year is. If one of you knowledgeable people...

HI all, sorry to bother you so near to Xmas and no need to respond straight away...

DarkHorseJen

•2 years ago

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Breaking Hair

Hi! I recently was diagnosed with hashimotos after years of going to the doctor telling them I thought my thyroid was underactive and my hair is still...

Hi! I recently was diagnosed with hashimotos after years of going to the doctor...

bethanyb

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hair loss since switching from NDT to Eltroxin

I was doing okay on Thyroid-S for over a year but soon after Covid arrived, the costs became impossible and I was forced to switch back to Eltroxin. My main...

I was doing okay on Thyroid-S for over a year but soon after Covid arrived, the ...

imfene

•3 years ago

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Vit D3 K2 – MK-7

Hello again everyone, I started taking Vit D3 K2 – MK-7 this year as I was told it would help with both my thyroid problem and my osteoporosis. However, I’m...

Hello again everyone, I started taking Vit D3 K2 – MK-7 this year as I was told...

notdoingwell

•3 years ago

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Advice on Ferritin/Folate test result?

Ferritin: 41 R. 15 - 200 ng/L Folate: 6.7 R. 3.0 - 20.0 ng/L Vit B12: 447 R. 187 - 883 ng/L DHAS: 2.3 UD - UD umol/L PS on letter to GP:...

Ferritin: 41 R. 15 - 200 ng/L Folate: 6.7 R. 3.0 - 20.0 ng/L Vit B12:...

notpink

•3 years ago

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Does anyone know if Thyroid conditions and or Zinc issues can cause extreme hairloss?

I have an underactive thyroid, alopecia universalis and a zinc deficiency. All diagnosed within the same 6 month period (I also gave birth a few months before...

I have an underactive thyroid, alopecia universalis and a zinc deficiency. All d...

lisgaff

•4 years ago

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Hypothyroidism and alopecia

I have hypothyroidism (under active) this developed 6 years ago as postpartum, so was over and then under! Has been well managed with thyroxine but recently...

I have hypothyroidism (under active) this developed 6 years ago as postpartum, s...

gem03

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Results from medicheck

I had my bloods done with Medicheck for Thyroid and vitamins I was on 50mg Levothyroxine since March but I went up to 75mg 6 days ago. I’m also suffering from...

I had my bloods done with Medicheck for Thyroid and vitamins I was on 50mg Levot...

Mj40

•5 years ago

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Hair loss after TT and is getting worse despite of improved symptoms

Hello, I had TT in January and had been struggling to get on a right dose ever since. I lost half of my hair and the texture is completely different. I know...

Hello, I had TT in January and had been struggling to get on a right dose ever s...

Maramonro

•5 years ago

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latest Thyroid bloods tests from Medichecks. Please advise?

I'm on Nature Throid , 1 grain x 3 a day- bought from a UK pharmacy- Have done well on it for 2 years now - However, I am getting hair loss, still upper arm...

I'm on Nature Throid , 1 grain x 3 a day- bought from a UK pharmacy- Have done ...

Avidreader

•5 years ago

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Hair loss

Hi , can anyone advise how to cope with hair thinning, started about a year ago , GP comment “ nothing you can do with hair loss “ very helpful I am using...

Hi , can anyone advise how to cope with hair thinning, started about a year ago ...

Casvroa7

•5 years ago

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Help - my hair is falling out - think I'm overdosed!

I would be grateful for any advice on dosing - I upped my dose to 1 X 25mcg T3 and 1 X 50mcg levo per day from 20 T3/50 T4 about four months ago because my T3...

I would be grateful for any advice on dosing - I upped my dose to 1 X 25mcg T3 a...

Maxxxx

•5 years ago

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Update on my 3rd week of synthroif

Hi Folks! Hope some of you are doing ok. I had 4 months of Levo. Gained 11 pounds felt like shit...y’all know. I have been switched to Synthoid at 50mgs....

Hi Folks! Hope some of you are doing ok. I had 4 months of Levo. Gained 11 po...

Calends

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Levothyroxine and Finasteride

Hi do I have to account something special when I am on Finasteride and Levothyroxine. I am currently on 50 μg levothyroxine and 1mg finasteride do I have to...

Hi do I have to account something special when I am on Finasteride and Levothyro...

kjkl89

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hypothyroid + hair loss

I treat the hypothyroid for 1.5 years and I use EUTHYROX 75 mg. My hair has deteriorated (hair is thinner and still falling) The doctor told me they would grow...

I treat the hypothyroid for 1.5 years and I use EUTHYROX 75 mg. My hair has dete...

HannahSv

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Hashimotos and Hair Loss Help!

hi everyone! I have hypothyroid / hashimotos. I am going to see a new endo next month. I have been on Armour 30 since I was 18! I am 26 now. I am recently...

hi everyone! I have hypothyroid / hashimotos. I am going to see a new endo next ...

gtripp92

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Iodine test

Hi I am on levthryorine 100gm and have recently developed Alopecia areata, i am having bloods done and waiting for results but a friend said to smear your...

Hi I am on levthryorine 100gm and have recently developed Alopecia areata, i am ...

slopbog

•5 years ago

14 Replies

What is the ideal dosage of Estrogen (Oestrogen) and Progesterone (and what types/ brands etc.) to stop 40+ woman's hair from falling?

What is the ideal dosage of Estrogen (Oestrogen) and Progesterone (and what types/ brands etc.) to stop hair from falling? I am taking 6mg Progenova daily, 75...

What is the ideal dosage of Estrogen (Oestrogen) and Progesterone (and what type...

Juneworldcup

•5 years ago

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Awaiting diagnosis.......

Hi, I've piled on the weight in the last 18 months specifically having always been a bit chunky, never waif like! I've always been pale and with itchy flaky...

Hi, I've piled on the weight in the last 18 months specifically having always be...

Clara999

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Do I have a Thyroid Problem?

Hi folks, I found your wonderful community just before I go in for a blood test on Tuesday this week! My situation - I have had a lot of stress since last one...

Hi folks, I found your wonderful community just before I go in for a blood test ...

Juneworldcup

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Diffuse Hair Loss, Eczema, Chronic Illness

Hello. I am seeking advice on what is causing my health problems. I am experiencing diffuse hair loss (Telogen Effluvium) across my entire scalp. My hair has...

Hello. I am seeking advice on what is causing my health problems. I am experienc...

twenteefour

•6 years ago

5 Replies

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Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

Hairloss posts

Help with reading bloods

hair loss, palpitations, headaches, help

THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES

Levothyroxine Dosage Tweak Help Hair Loss

Levothyroxine causing hair loss??

Help understanding coeliac test results

TSH, T4 and T3 results - are they okay? Hair loss worse.

Scalp, itching and stinging. Hyperthyroid, taking Carbizimole

Can anyone help me with hair loss?

GP NEEDED AN NHS BLOODS TO BE DONE

Breaking Hair

Hair loss since switching from NDT to Eltroxin

Vit D3 K2 – MK-7

Advice on Ferritin/Folate test result?

Does anyone know if Thyroid conditions and or Zinc issues can cause extreme hairloss?

Hypothyroidism and alopecia

Results from medicheck

Hair loss after TT and is getting worse despite of improved symptoms

latest Thyroid bloods tests from Medichecks. Please advise?

Hair loss

Help - my hair is falling out - think I'm overdosed!

Update on my 3rd week of synthroif

Levothyroxine and Finasteride

Hypothyroid + hair loss

Hashimotos and Hair Loss Help!

Iodine test

What is the ideal dosage of Estrogen (Oestrogen) and Progesterone (and what types/ brands etc.) to stop 40+ woman's hair from falling?

Awaiting diagnosis.......

Do I have a Thyroid Problem?

Diffuse Hair Loss, Eczema, Chronic Illness

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