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Surgery coming up...will it affect my thyroid?

A bit of a silly question.... I have surgery coming up in 4 weeks (prolapse repair) and I'm wondering if it'll make my thyroid problems worse afterwards? I...

A bit of a silly question.... I have surgery coming up in 4 weeks (prolapse repa...

Mummybear0213

•13 minutes ago

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Bloods tests led to a decision to review after antibody follow up

28th August: 9.30 am Thyroid function test serum TSH 10.5 0.27 - 4.20 mu/L [up from 8. something a while back] serum T4 level 16.9 pmol/L[down from 20.0...

28th August: 9.30 am Thyroid function test serum TSH 10.5 0.27 - 4.20 mu/L [u...

LindyMc

•1 hour ago

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Carbimazole- when will I start to feel better?

Hey, just wondering when ppl started to feel better taking Carbimazole. Its only been 5 x days since I started taking but been feeling pretty rubbish now for...

Hey, just wondering when ppl started to feel better taking Carbimazole. Its only...

Teaforthesoul

•1 hour ago

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Low Ferritin

In May of this year my Ferritin level was 11 (range 15-200) and I was given Ferrous Fumarate and told to have bloods done again in a few months. My recent...

In May of this year my Ferritin level was 11 (range 15-200) and I was given Ferr...

Bling19

•1 hour ago

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help finding a new doctor please

hi everyone i have been taking levo for about 12 years now. Basically i had post partum thyroiditis that didn’t resolve. Did the tired all the time tests...

hi everyone i have been taking levo for about 12 years now. Basically i had ...

Williamsmum

•1 hour ago

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result help please

please can you give your opinion of my daughters blood tests, I wonder if thyroid is failing, s Sept 23. TSH 1.73 (0.27-4.2). T4. 11.8. (12-22)....

please can you give your opinion of my daughters blood tests, I wonder if thyroi...

Auntyp62

•1 hour ago

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Treatment Preferences in Patients with Hypothyroidism: an Analysis of Eleven Randomized Controlled Trials

I have only read this abstract - once, and very quickly - hence no real comments. But patients preferring combination treatment is hardly a surprise. We'd...

I have only read this abstract - once, and very quickly - hence no real comments...

helvella

Administrator•1 hour ago

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Is this a hypo/Hashimotos symptom?

When I start to feel I need an increase in thyroid meds I seem to get this weird symptom; soreness underneath my tongue. Just wondering if this has anything...

When I start to feel I need an increase in thyroid meds I seem to get this weird...

MsWhistledown

•8 hours ago

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Thoughts please? Blood results.

Serum vitamin B12:520 ng/L Normal range: 187 to 883 Serum folate: 3.20 ug/L Normal range: 3.10 to 20.50 Serum ferritin: 14 ug/L Normal range: 20 to 235...

Serum vitamin B12:520 ng/L Normal range: 187 to 883 Serum folate: 3.20 ug/L Nor...

Mummybear0213

•13 hours ago

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See-Mode Technologies Receives FDA Clearance for Thyroid Ultrasound AI Analysis and Reporting Software

This is part of the "AI will solve ALL our problems" wave of hype, PR, marketing, etc. So take this article with lots of pinches of salt. Despite that, it has...

This is part of the "AI will solve ALL our problems" wave of hype, PR, marketing...

helvella

Administrator•14 hours ago

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fraxuating tsh my son has bad depression anxiety and differe.he is # weeks nt medication dont help

since he started 50mg euthyrox his anxiety got worse . he is tsh is fraxuated from normall to 5.82 and back down 3.82 a week later waS 5.45 should he...

since he started 50mg euthyrox his anxiety got worse . he is tsh is fraxuat...

morcan54

•15 hours ago

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Review of Tepezza(medicine for Grave's disorder)

Hello There was an interesting review of Tepezza in my Korean thyroid community So I'd like to share this with you guys. It's not my experience. so you should...

Hello There was an interesting review of Tepezza in my Korean thyroid community ...

shiny92

•16 hours ago

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Help I seem unable to shed any weigh weight

Hello Folks Im still recovering from my mastectomy in Jan 2024, its left me very very weak,( also 20 more nodes removed too )- I do have an underactive...

Hello Folks Im still recovering from my mastectomy in Jan 2024, its left me ver...

Astro16

•17 hours ago

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T3 endocrinologist

I have had hypothyroidism for over 20 years I am in my 50's now and feeling symptomatic again hair falling out, waking up in the night anxiety, cold hands and...

I have had hypothyroidism for over 20 years I am in my 50's now and feeling symp...

THYROIDsjm

•17 hours ago

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Essential Tremor and hypothyroidism

I have read that people with hypothyroidism have a higher than average chance of having Essential tremor. However it would appear that the medication used to...

I have read that people with hypothyroidism have a higher than average chance of...

eeng

•22 hours ago

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How soon should blood be tested after initial hypothyroidism diagnosis/treatment?

Hello there, I received a diagnosis of hypothyroidism last month on a visit to hospital for a fast heart rate/after bloods were taken. My TSH was 37.5. The...

Hello there, I received a diagnosis of hypothyroidism last month on a visit to...

Cavalierloversam

•23 hours ago

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Hypothyroid diagnosis

Hi All, I am hoping someone can help me. I used to be really skinny as a teenager and lived in a sunny country. One day my neck got very swollen and after...

Hi All, I am hoping someone can help me. I used to be really skinny as a teena...

alebr

•23 hours ago

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Thoughts on 7yo grandson’s iron panel please

Ferrtin 13.7 (8 -116) Iron 18.4 (2.9 - 29.5) Transferrin 3.18 (1.84 - 3.35) Saturation 25% He’s been taking Three Arrows iron fairly consistently for...

Ferrtin 13.7 (8 -116) Iron 18.4 (2.9 - 29.5) Transferrin 3.18 (1.84 - 3.35) S...

Noelnoel

•1 day ago

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supplements and thyroxine

Hi all. I wanted to ask advice as I know that my GP will just suggest a regular blood test to see if the supplements are affecting my thyroxine. I hope you...

Hi all. I wanted to ask advice as I know that my GP will just suggest a regular ...

Beansprog

•1 day ago

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Positive outcome!

I had a review last week regarding my thyroid medication. The Dr refused to increase T4 due to suppressed TSH, despite my FT3 & FT4 being low in range....

I had a review last week regarding my thyroid medication. The Dr refused to incr...

Enuffisenuf

•1 day ago

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Thoughts on Iron panel please

Have worked hard to increase my iron over the last few months and curious for your thoughts please. Looks like things are better but haven’t really noticed...

Have worked hard to increase my iron over the last few months and curious for yo...

GreenTealSeal

•1 day ago

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Blood test comments before Endo appointment, please

I had blood tests done last month and the FT3 reading is high. I am concerned my endo may want to lower my dose (Thybon 20Henning). He sees me once a year...

I had blood tests done last month and the FT3 reading is high. I am concerned ...

Fifteen

•1 day ago

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Severe issues

Hello, I'm at end of My Tether. I got severe neuropathy, chest infection constant, mucus throat, ear pain, heartbeat in ear. Cough, extreme red eyes....

Hello, I'm at end of My Tether. I got severe neuropathy, chest infection const...

Goldengirl69

•1 day ago

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lowered thyroxine

hi all just was wondering 3 weeks ago the doctor told me to put my thyroxine down to 150 mg the first I was on holiday where I ended up having to wear...

hi all just was wondering 3 weeks ago the doctor told me to put my thyroxine dow...

Baileyleigh123

•1 day ago

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Ferritin Levels

Hi,looking back on my blood test over the last 2 years I see my ferritin levels are lowish, ranging from 17, 33, 26, 24, 19, 23, 19 ug/l. How do I raise this...

Hi,looking back on my blood test over the last 2 years I see my ferritin levels ...

Puddingym

•1 day ago

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Blood tests on ndt.....or not..🙄

Hi everyone ❤️ Just went to my surgery to pick my anticipated thyroid blood results from last Thursday....pause....no thyroid bloods have been done😤 I went...

Hi everyone ❤️ Just went to my surgery to pick my anticipated thyroid blood resu...

birkie

•1 day ago

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TPO antibodies =/= diagnosis?

I thought the presence of TPO antibodies automatically meant a diagnosis of either Hashimoto's or postpartum thyroiditis (I had a baby 4 months ago), but been...

I thought the presence of TPO antibodies automatically meant a diagnosis of eith...

lolajuniper

•1 day ago

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VENCAMIL 25 MCGM TABLETS

@helvella Today I contacted my GP practice by email and asked for them to alter my scrip for Vencamil. Upto now I have received 2 x boxes of 100mcgm tablets...

@helvella Today I contacted my GP practice by email and asked for them to alter...

crimple

•1 day ago

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Hasimotos 3 months ago subclinical hypothyroid

Hi my TSH currently 3.8 (started at 3.8 when first started meds) T4 16.9 I went on levothyroxine 25mg 8 week ago. Felt a slight improvement with some symptoms...

Hi my TSH currently 3.8 (started at 3.8 when first started meds) T4 16.9 I went ...

Salkas

•1 day ago

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A little help to manage some symptoms

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in May 2020. It’s not been a happy ride. I’m on Accord levothyroxine 75/100 mcgs, (although Endo would like to see this...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in May 2020. It’s not been a happy ride. I...

66olives

•1 day ago

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Surgery coming up...will it affect my thyroid?

Bloods tests led to a decision to review after antibody follow up

Carbimazole- when will I start to feel better?

Low Ferritin

help finding a new doctor please

result help please

Treatment Preferences in Patients with Hypothyroidism: an Analysis of Eleven Randomized Controlled Trials

Is this a hypo/Hashimotos symptom?

Thoughts please? Blood results.

See-Mode Technologies Receives FDA Clearance for Thyroid Ultrasound AI Analysis and Reporting Software

fraxuating tsh my son has bad depression anxiety and differe.he is # weeks nt medication dont help

Review of Tepezza(medicine for Grave's disorder)

Help I seem unable to shed any weigh weight

T3 endocrinologist

Essential Tremor and hypothyroidism

How soon should blood be tested after initial hypothyroidism diagnosis/treatment?

Hypothyroid diagnosis

Thoughts on 7yo grandson’s iron panel please

supplements and thyroxine

Positive outcome!

Thoughts on Iron panel please

Blood test comments before Endo appointment, please

Severe issues

lowered thyroxine

Ferritin Levels

Blood tests on ndt.....or not..🙄

TPO antibodies =/= diagnosis?

VENCAMIL 25 MCGM TABLETS

Hasimotos 3 months ago subclinical hypothyroid

A little help to manage some symptoms

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