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Finger prick blood test - gentle squeeze finger top before stabbing - gamechanger for me?
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Stop press
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MMH said I should not have done it
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Stop press
[/u] - risk Anaemia test may fail - [u]
MMH said I should not have done it
[/u] as may cause Haemolysis is where the red blood cells in the collection tube start to break down and release their contents. They are not keen at all on squeezing end of finger, not sure if they
Sleepman
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Help!
Hello, My first post here and looking to see if anyone can share some perspectives or stories (as a side note, I do have a Doctors appointment to follow up in late March so not trying to diagnose myself here).
Backstory:
Radiation therapy in 2011 to head and neck due to lymphoma. Last two
Hello, My first post here and looking to see if anyone can share some perspectives or stories (as a side note, I do have a Doctors appointment to follow up in late March so not trying to diagnose myself here).
Backstory:
Radiation therapy in 2011 to head and neck due to lymphoma. Last two
NomadicBoo
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
unusual test results
why would my T3 be high in the range with T4 mid range? After a few hard months of GP changing my meds I’m now back up to 175mcg of Levo. Just had my results and they are nothing I’ve had before it’s always T4 above my T3 .Just wondering why and what might have caused this ? TSH. 0.11 0.55-4.78
why would my T3 be high in the range with T4 mid range? After a few hard months of GP changing my meds I’m now back up to 175mcg of Levo. Just had my results and they are nothing I’ve had before it’s always T4 above my T3 .Just wondering why and what might have caused this ? TSH. 0.11 0.55-4.78
AustinHealeySprite
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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Advice re testing
Good morning everyone, I would really love some thoughts before seeing my GP please! I have had some great advice from Thyroid UK and seems like firstly I need to get my vitamins under control! Main symptoms; -painful neck and shoulder muscle - feel so exhausted I could cry - constant sore throats
Good morning everyone, I would really love some thoughts before seeing my GP please! I have had some great advice from Thyroid UK and seems like firstly I need to get my vitamins under control! Main symptoms; -painful neck and shoulder muscle - feel so exhausted I could cry - constant sore throats
KRex
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 months ago
TSH/T3/T4/Vit B & D results
My previous Endo (private) retired last October and the new one (private) that I was suggested to see immediately reduced my Lio from 100 to 75 & the T3 from 20 to 10. Originally I had wanted to see an NHS Endo 3 years ago but none were available, hence the private route. My readings are T4 18.8 -
My previous Endo (private) retired last October and the new one (private) that I was suggested to see immediately reduced my Lio from 100 to 75 & the T3 from 20 to 10. Originally I had wanted to see an NHS Endo 3 years ago but none were available, hence the private route. My readings are T4 18.8 -
LONGEATON
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
High TSH on Levo
Hi, I just spoke to my doctor and my recent results showed that my TSH is 9 point something despite being on 150mcg of levo per day. She said to repeat in two months. Blood test was taken at 5.45pm with last dose being about 22 hours before. She said to repeat the test in two months. I recently
Hi, I just spoke to my doctor and my recent results showed that my TSH is 9 point something despite being on 150mcg of levo per day. She said to repeat in two months. Blood test was taken at 5.45pm with last dose being about 22 hours before. She said to repeat the test in two months. I recently
DownAndDesperate
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Anyone else been given Aristo Thyroxine
HI, My last lot of Thyroxine is the Brand Aristo. I have not taken it before, so I am giving it a try. I can't take Teva as it makes me very poorly. I had been feeling really good, I had a blood test and got my results the beginning of January and they were okay. I am also not due my next b12
HI, My last lot of Thyroxine is the Brand Aristo. I have not taken it before, so I am giving it a try. I can't take Teva as it makes me very poorly. I had been feeling really good, I had a blood test and got my results the beginning of January and they were okay. I am also not due my next b12
rosie61
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
hello can anyone advise
these were my results on 9th Jan Feeling palpitations again , was told I can alternate dose I’m on 75mg per day so how is it best to alternate the dose Immunoassay tests Serum TSH level 0.18 mu/L [0.27 - 4.2]; Outside reference range Serum free T4 level 18.4 pmol/L [12.0 - 22.0] Serum free triiodothyronine
these were my results on 9th Jan Feeling palpitations again , was told I can alternate dose I’m on 75mg per day so how is it best to alternate the dose Immunoassay tests Serum TSH level 0.18 mu/L [0.27 - 4.2]; Outside reference range Serum free T4 level 18.4 pmol/L [12.0 - 22.0] Serum free triiodothyronine
Prosecco1997
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Most recent blood results
TSH 4.0 mIU/L (0.4 - 4.9) 80.0%Free T4 (fT4) 12.2 pmol/L (9 - 19) 32.0% Free T3 (fT3) 4.8 pmol/L (2.4 - 6) 66.7% T4:T3 Ratio 2.542 Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO) 199 IU/mL (≤ 35) Vitamin D 44 nmol/L (≥ 49) Hi all. Haven't been on for a little while so it was a nice surprise to see the new calculator
TSH 4.0 mIU/L (0.4 - 4.9) 80.0%Free T4 (fT4) 12.2 pmol/L (9 - 19) 32.0% Free T3 (fT3) 4.8 pmol/L (2.4 - 6) 66.7% T4:T3 Ratio 2.542 Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO) 199 IU/mL (≤ 35) Vitamin D 44 nmol/L (≥ 49) Hi all. Haven't been on for a little while so it was a nice surprise to see the new calculator
Mummybear0213
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Unsure about increasing T3
Hi Everyone, I’ve had my appointment with my thyroid specialist today and she wants me to increase my T3 from 15mcg a day to 25mcg a day and keep levo at 100mcg. However I’m really hesitant to do this as last time I increased my T3 (see my original post below) I got my T4 to 6 and felt awful. Plus I
Hi Everyone, I’ve had my appointment with my thyroid specialist today and she wants me to increase my T3 from 15mcg a day to 25mcg a day and keep levo at 100mcg. However I’m really hesitant to do this as last time I increased my T3 (see my original post below) I got my T4 to 6 and felt awful. Plus I
Fallleaves
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
vit b12 Hashis
Hello, I’m still quite new to the group. History of hypothyroid 9 years. Less well controlled symptoms last 18+months. If I’m honest I’ve never felt the same since going through huge stress 5 years ago when my husband was having treatment for a serious illness right after I’d just had our second
Hello, I’m still quite new to the group. History of hypothyroid 9 years. Less well controlled symptoms last 18+months. If I’m honest I’ve never felt the same since going through huge stress 5 years ago when my husband was having treatment for a serious illness right after I’d just had our second
Vizslaaddict
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Have you disclosed your self-medication to GP?
Hello Everybody, I've been successfully self-medicating with T4 and T3 or NDT, without GP's knowledge, since 2016. For the 30 years before that I could not get diagnosed for hypothyroidism because I am borderline central hypothyroid and my TSH never got high enough for the NHS diagnosis criteria.
Hello Everybody, I've been successfully self-medicating with T4 and T3 or NDT, without GP's knowledge, since 2016. For the 30 years before that I could not get diagnosed for hypothyroidism because I am borderline central hypothyroid and my TSH never got high enough for the NHS diagnosis criteria.
June25
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Advice before I see the endo
hi oracles I could really do with some advice as to what I should do next. I’m going to see my Endo next Tuesday and my TSH is under the range, she’s going to want to reduce my meds and I don’t know what I feel anymore. Here’s my last results from private tests from 2 weeks ago … TSH - 0.154 Range
hi oracles I could really do with some advice as to what I should do next. I’m going to see my Endo next Tuesday and my TSH is under the range, she’s going to want to reduce my meds and I don’t know what I feel anymore. Here’s my last results from private tests from 2 weeks ago … TSH - 0.154 Range
Fliplaar
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
The ongoing battle to be well
Since I had Graves diagnosed years ago have struggled with levothyroxine alone..had RAI ...although my previous doctor gave me a private prescription for Thybon Henning Liothyronine. Which I have got - but due to house move changed doctors..present one said it would not help so I did not take it!!
Since I had Graves diagnosed years ago have struggled with levothyroxine alone..had RAI ...although my previous doctor gave me a private prescription for Thybon Henning Liothyronine. Which I have got - but due to house move changed doctors..present one said it would not help so I did not take it!!
Hurtlocker
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Help with introduction of T3 please…..
Good morning, I would truly love some guidance on how best to introduce T3. My private endo has now prescribed T3 to commence with 5mcg twice a day. He would like me to drop my levo from 100 to 75 at the same time. I am trialing T3 due to poor conversion and all the usual symptoms which accompany
Good morning, I would truly love some guidance on how best to introduce T3. My private endo has now prescribed T3 to commence with 5mcg twice a day. He would like me to drop my levo from 100 to 75 at the same time. I am trialing T3 due to poor conversion and all the usual symptoms which accompany
Bentley-boo
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Thyroid function tests
Hi all, The GP has printed off a form for me to take to the hospital tomorrow to check my TSH levels. I’ve noticed on the form it says, ‘thyroid function tests’. Does this include T3 and T4? I know last time I only had a result for TSH. If so, do I need to fast? My test isn’t until 4pm.
Hi all, The GP has printed off a form for me to take to the hospital tomorrow to check my TSH levels. I’ve noticed on the form it says, ‘thyroid function tests’. Does this include T3 and T4? I know last time I only had a result for TSH. If so, do I need to fast? My test isn’t until 4pm.
Porridge98
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
T3 and updates.
Hope everyone is having a good day and not pouring it down and misty as it is here. Managed to have a telephone consultation with my usual Dr. today that I feel was helpful. My T3 result was done with my last tests and is 4.5 which said in normal range. I only had one thyroid test prior to beginning
Hope everyone is having a good day and not pouring it down and misty as it is here. Managed to have a telephone consultation with my usual Dr. today that I feel was helpful. My T3 result was done with my last tests and is 4.5 which said in normal range. I only had one thyroid test prior to beginning
Benjipuss
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Medicheck Dr's notes suppressed TSH with low T4
MEDICHECK -
(7.45 am, pre-breakfast and no meds 24hr) CRP HS 1.430 mg/L (Range: < 3) Ferritin 168.00 ug/L (Range: 30 - 264) Folate - Serum 21.6 nmol/L (Range: > 7) Vitamin B12 - Active 124.0 pmol/L (Range: 37.5 - 188) Vitamin D 60.9 nmol/L (Range: 50 - 250) TSH X 0.050 mIU/L (Range
MEDICHECK -
(7.45 am, pre-breakfast and no meds 24hr) CRP HS 1.430 mg/L (Range: < 3) Ferritin 168.00 ug/L (Range: 30 - 264) Folate - Serum 21.6 nmol/L (Range: > 7) Vitamin B12 - Active 124.0 pmol/L (Range: 37.5 - 188) Vitamin D 60.9 nmol/L (Range: 50 - 250) TSH X 0.050 mIU/L (Range
66olives
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Should I put my t3 back up.
I,ll try and keep this short...So I went to see my Endo last November, still not feeling great, he said you can always take a bit if extra t3 when not feeling well..Foolishly I did!!!Got the shakes, stop taking it but the shakes carried on.Went to the Docs she sent me straight to A&E.They asked what
I,ll try and keep this short...So I went to see my Endo last November, still not feeling great, he said you can always take a bit if extra t3 when not feeling well..Foolishly I did!!!Got the shakes, stop taking it but the shakes carried on.Went to the Docs she sent me straight to A&E.They asked what
sylus_911
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Help interpreting iron panel
Hello I am hypothyroid, about 5 years & take just under 100mg levothyroxine daily. I have a high T4 & low T3 and see a private endo who has offered to prescribe T3. I'm generally feeling ok but do struggle with puffy & very sore eyes, dry skin & high cholesterol. I am thinking of trialling the T3.
Hello I am hypothyroid, about 5 years & take just under 100mg levothyroxine daily. I have a high T4 & low T3 and see a private endo who has offered to prescribe T3. I'm generally feeling ok but do struggle with puffy & very sore eyes, dry skin & high cholesterol. I am thinking of trialling the T3.
Will_blue
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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