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Blood test results abnormal. But doctor says normal! How?

Last week I had some blood tests, however, once again, not all blood tests that were requested, were taken!!!I have results of some which are abnormal as...

Last week I had some blood tests, however, once again, not all blood tests that ...

DandyButch

•2 hours ago

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Sussex hospitals no longer giving fT4 result on thyroid function tests

Hello, Writing this post in case it helps prepare others rather than for advice (but feel free to advise if you wish!). I had a blood test last Friday not...

Hello, Writing this post in case it helps prepare others rather than for advice...

Myalikki

•3 hours ago

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TPO antibodies/TSH in range now

Apologies if some of. the following information is duplicate from my previous other. posts. Over the last 18 months my Thyroid blood tests have shown the...

Apologies if some of. the following information is duplicate from my previous o...

CarolineCaroline

•5 hours ago

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Results interpretation please

Hi 👋 I’ve been keeping an eye on my thyroid function for some time now. My grandmother and mother both have underactive thyroid and other autoimmune...

Hi 👋 I’ve been keeping an eye on my thyroid function for some time now. My gr...

Wildflowerbloombunny

•8 hours ago

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Previous enlarged nodule, mnth later sore throat?

Hi guys, sorry that heading isnt very good , not sure what to put on it. So I previously had an enlarged 2.6cm benign Nodule (after Biopsy), along with...

Hi guys, sorry that heading isnt very good , not sure what to put on it. So I...

madeline05

•9 hours ago

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Request for interpretation of Results

Hi, I have a friend who had iron panel done and would like to know what results mean please: Serum transferrin 2.7 g/L (2.00-3.60g/L) Plasma ferritin...

Hi, I have a friend who had iron panel done and would like to know what results ...

jenny876

•9 hours ago

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how much to raise by?

I’m taking tamoxifen for breast cancer. It had impacted thyroid levels in the autumn but I only adjusted by a little. Latest test was tsh 5.17 and t4 17...

I’m taking tamoxifen for breast cancer. It had impacted thyroid levels in the au...

haggisplant

•10 hours ago

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The results are in..

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well. Happy Friday! I had a blood test on Monday, and I took your advice. I had a very early morning test, 8:50AM. I also...

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well. Happy Friday! I had a blood test on Mo...

Zyrah_7

•10 hours ago

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Decrease in levothyroxine again!!

Any ideas why for 8 weeks I’ll be on 100mg and then I’ll have blood test and I’ll have to be decreased to 75mg then 8 weeks later I’ll have a blood test and it...

Any ideas why for 8 weeks I’ll be on 100mg and then I’ll have blood test and I’l...

Readbecgar

•10 hours ago

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Shingles

I've posted previously about my GP reducing my Levothyroxine to increase my TSH and get me "in-range", and the subsequent return of symptoms. I've now got...

I've posted previously about my GP reducing my Levothyroxine to increase my TSH ...

Jingley

•10 hours ago

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B- Complex-Hot flushes, weight gain

Hi folks, I just wanted to post this as I thought it might help someone else in my position I am menopausal and had been having flushes last year but...

Hi folks, I just wanted to post this as I thought it might help someone else...

madeline05

•10 hours ago

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Results Fine!

After years of having low vitamin levels and low end T4 results it appears all is now fine! Thank you to SlowDragon for suggesting private blood test.

After years of having low vitamin levels and low end T4 results it appears all ...

Tigghilly

•10 hours ago

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The Thyroid Clinic

Anyone seen Dr Georgina Conway of the thyroid clinic?. Any reviews would be greatly appreciated. Please private messages per forum guidelines. Thank...

Anyone seen Dr Georgina Conway of the thyroid clinic?. Any reviews would be g...

AJW123

•11 hours ago

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"good' results?

Hi My results since September when I was diagnosed with Hashi's have been Sep 2023 TSH 22.02 (.35-4.94) T4 8.8 (9-19.1) TPO 494 (0-50 so 50mcg of Levo...

Hi My results since September when I was diagnosed with Hashi's have been Sep...

CinnamonNutmeg

•11 hours ago

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test results

hello, I’ve had my recent medichecks results back and I don’t really know what they mean. The cover letter says that I’m on the correct dose of levothyroxine...

hello, I’ve had my recent medichecks results back and I don’t really know what t...

Kimmi01

•12 hours ago

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Nosebleeds and thyroid / blood test query / going private

Hi there :) You were all so helpful when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism last year, and I was hoping I could trouble you all with another question....

Hi there :) You were all so helpful when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroid...

Fweb

•14 hours ago

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Palpitations

Hi all, I'm new here.Just wondering if anyone has experienced the same as me. I currently am on 75mg of Levothroxine for hypothyroidism. Two months ago I had...

Hi all, I'm new here.Just wondering if anyone has experienced the same as me. I...

Catkiz

•15 hours ago

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Results

Sorry can't post it,will kerp trying

Joad467

•16 hours ago

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Tsh results

Hi had this result from recent blood test,doctor has now dropped levo to 75mcg a day,I did complain but they insist I am overmedicated.

Hi had this result from recent blood test,doctor has now dropped levo to 75mcg...

Joad467

•16 hours ago

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NHS Endo Appointment just landed on the doormat

Here we go then...! So appointment made for me, assume this will be the annual review but no request for blood tests so I'm not sure what the point is 🤷‍♀️

Here we go then...! So appointment made for me, assume this will be the annual ...

TiggerMe

•16 hours ago

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Thyroid Antibodies

For more information about thyroid antibodies visit our website: https://thyroiduk.org/the-basics/thyroid-antibodies/

For more information about thyroid antibodies visit our website: https://thyroid...

TUKOffice

Administrator•16 hours ago

British Thyroid Foundation ?

Came across this https://www.btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-function-tests#tft5 when searching for info to try and help with current GP pig headedness. Think I now...

Came across this https://www.btf-thyroid.org/thyroid-function-tests#tft5 when ...

Polo22

•17 hours ago

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European Hormone Day returns on Wednesday 24 April 2024!

Probably little of real interest to us as patients. However, it is as well to be aware that it is happening. And to understand why there are likely to be...

Probably little of real interest to us as patients. However, it is as well to ...

helvella

Administrator•17 hours ago

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Hypothyroid with MS

No question, but an introduction and interested in other peoples’ experience. I’ve been hypothyroid for seven years and benign MS for 20 years. Thankfully,...

No question, but an introduction and interested in other peoples’ experience. I...

LevoLover

•18 hours ago

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How long before eating?

General advice is leave at least 30 minutes after taking tablets before eating. I’ve seen other advice saying it should be 60 minutes. The reasoning being...

General advice is leave at least 30 minutes after taking tablets before eating....

LevoLover

•19 hours 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•19 hours ago

Latest blood results

No wonder I’m feeling unwell again. TSH up, T4 and T3 down. So glad I have started on 75mcgs Levo now. Hopefully I’ll start to feel better again soon.

No wonder I’m feeling unwell again. TSH up, T4 and T3 down. So glad I have st...

MsWhistledown

•19 hours ago

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Final bloods done before my 1st Endo Appt

So! In Oct was suddenly sweating profusely and out of breath. Presumed it was the ever increasing weight I was putting on so asked gp about these new wegovy...

So! In Oct was suddenly sweating profusely and out of breath. Presumed it was th...

Kiki_76

•20 hours ago

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Why do I suddenly feel terrible but still taking Armour?

I have been happy as a clam and able to function and be part of the world since I started Armour two grains a day in Sept 2022. This was after a year on levo...

I have been happy as a clam and able to function and be part of the world since ...

lauraleeds666

•20 hours ago

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Help with recent blood tests please

Hi all, Further to previous posts… Endo finally prescribed T3 5ug and had advised reducing T4 from 100 ug to 75 ug which I was reluctant to do as I felt so...

Hi all, Further to previous posts… Endo finally prescribed T3 5ug and had advis...

Koababy20

•20 hours ago

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Blood test results abnormal. But doctor says normal! How?

Sussex hospitals no longer giving fT4 result on thyroid function tests

TPO antibodies/TSH in range now

Results interpretation please

Previous enlarged nodule, mnth later sore throat?

Request for interpretation of Results

how much to raise by?

The results are in..

Decrease in levothyroxine again!!

Shingles

B- Complex-Hot flushes, weight gain

Results Fine!

The Thyroid Clinic

"good' results?

test results

Nosebleeds and thyroid / blood test query / going private

Palpitations

Results

Tsh results

NHS Endo Appointment just landed on the doormat

Thyroid Antibodies

British Thyroid Foundation ?

European Hormone Day returns on Wednesday 24 April 2024!

Hypothyroid with MS

How long before eating?

Article Writers/Harmony Back Issues

Latest blood results

Final bloods done before my 1st Endo Appt

Why do I suddenly feel terrible but still taking Armour?

Help with recent blood tests please

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