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Hi again helpful peeps Have now reduced meds since last post 9 months ago when I was advised to reduce dose here:...

Hi again helpful peeps Have now reduced meds since last post 9 months ago when I...

AKatieD

•7 years ago

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Biotin & thyroid tests

Just to back up what others have posted about biotin affecting thyroid testing. I had a thyroid blood test done at GP unexpectedly and forgot that I should...

Just to back up what others have posted about biotin affecting thyroid testing. ...

MiniMum97

•7 years ago

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Magnesium citrate and serum potassium level and a general rant

Edited to add my original posts which have history and results :-): First post:...

Edited to add my original posts which have history and results :-): First post:....

ajs100uk

•7 years ago

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Low cortisol morning

Hello, I got Dutch test done and it showed Low cortisol in the morning. Higher in the evening. I feel so tired specially mornings. Could raising my Ferritin...

Hello, I got Dutch test done and it showed Low cortisol in the morning. Higher i...

Cheriema

•7 years ago

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Supplements and taking levo

I have just been diagnosed and have a prescription for 50mcg of levo. It says take them in the morning but I have read it might be better to take them at...

I have just been diagnosed and have a prescription for 50mcg of levo. It says t...

MiniMum97

•7 years ago

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Blood test results

I wrote msg here a few weeks back because i was feeling so tired and my doc had just increased my thyroxine to 100mg. I had thyroid removed in aug 2016 and my...

I wrote msg here a few weeks back because i was feeling so tired and my doc had ...

romy55

•7 years ago

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Follow on from Sister's results......

Some of you may recall that I asked about my sisters thyroid results recently. Anyway, you were right, they only tested the TSH levels!! (doh!) Anyway, as...

Some of you may recall that I asked about my sisters thyroid results recently. ...

JOLLYDOLLY

•7 years ago

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I have a diagnosis and a prescription!!!

Finally! Am so relieved and oddly excited! I know it will take a while yet but feel like I am at least on the road to recovery!

Finally! Am so relieved and oddly excited! I know it will take a while yet but f...

MiniMum97

•7 years ago

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Thyroid nodule

Can anyone help had letter from endo, saying I have got to have another FNAC on my nodule as my Thyroid uptake showed no uptake which he says is interesting....

Can anyone help had letter from endo, saying I have got to have another FNAC on ...

SJB1234

•7 years ago

1 Reply

can i clean the area around the scar after thyroid surgery with alcohol ?

this is funny and stupid but i only washed it with water but around the area is very dirty can i use alcohol to clean it?

this is funny and stupid but i only washed it with water but around the area is ...

joannagof

•7 years ago

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Thinking of going Private for eyes

I have had thyroid eye disease for about 6 months. I have only seen my Doctor and as yet neither Endocrinologist or Ophthalmologist. My latest bloods showed...

I have had thyroid eye disease for about 6 months. I have only seen my Doctor an...

Roderick_0707

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Iron, good or bad?

I ran into this article and was wondering is there any truth or could there be a bit of truth in this? Like maybe that is true for some, but how to determine...

I ran into this article and was wondering is there any truth or could there be a...

Justiina

•7 years ago

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Blood results looking for advice on T3/NDT etc

I am reposting my blood results from Blue Horizon as I posted them at a funny time and although I had two excellent responses from Heloise and Katepots I think...

I am reposting my blood results from Blue Horizon as I posted them at a funny ti...

Harrisan

•7 years ago

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Iodine lecture- Very interesting for the basic need and utilisation of iodine.

I wondered why Roderick Lane was so concerned with iodine levels. He has posted this on Fb Thyroid Care Group......

I wondered why Roderick Lane was so concerned with iodine levels. He has posted ...

OldC

•7 years ago

1 Reply

No joy with GP, been given antidepressants

Hi, I had a blood test recently (privately) and the write-up was that it is consistent with Hashimoto diagnosis. I have attached the picture. So today, I have...

Hi, I had a blood test recently (privately) and the write-up was that it is con...

Melsa

•7 years ago

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Results help.

Can anyone help decipher my blood tests please? They were done early am, fasted and no thyroxine for 24 hrs. Doctor would only do these tests and I can't...

Can anyone help decipher my blood tests please? They were done early am, fasted ...

caroland53

•7 years ago

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Latest test results

Free T4 16.8 (11-23) was 21.1 in last test Free T3 5.9 (4.1-7.9) was 8.0 in last test TSH 0.02 (0.3-5.5) no change Hello peeps So since my last test my doc...

Free T4 16.8 (11-23) was 21.1 in last test Free T3 5.9 (4.1-7.9) was 8.0 in last...

Rennixon

•7 years ago

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Finger prick test advice please

Hi I've finally plucked up the courage to order a Medichecks kit because quite frankly I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, and fed up of being plied...

Hi I've finally plucked up the courage to order a Medichecks kit because quite f...

Cooper74

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Me again!

Hi guys, Just got my blds redone after last post as i had eaten prior to blds. So bld results yest: TSH 65 FT4 19.7 (ref 9-22) FT3 0.9 (ref 1.3-3.3) Vit D 70...

Hi guys, Just got my blds redone after last post as i had eaten prior to blds. S...

louise52

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Magnesium

I just want to let everyone know how much better I feel now I'm taking magnesium in the evening my aching legs are so much better. Give it a go if your...

I just want to let everyone know how much better I feel now I'm taking magnesium...

Lisa-1967

•7 years ago

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Time for the UK to wake up to chronic illnesses that cause thyroid and endocrine dysfunction

There are at least 150 symptoms of Lyme Disease including thyroid and endocrine dysfunction. The UK is still in the dark ages when it comes to recognition of...

There are at least 150 symptoms of Lyme Disease including thyroid and endocrine ...

janeb15

•7 years ago

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Help with results which have been abnormal for over a year

Hello again, the story so far...ive sacked the doc and I'm treating my own thyroid condition. I have been to hell and back with various dosages and the...

Hello again, the story so far...ive sacked the doc and I'm treating my own thyr...

Bioluminence

•7 years ago

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A possible breakthrough for those suffering from chronic fatigue

One of the symptoms that is mentioned most commonly on this site is unrelieved fatigue. This information may be of interest to those who have been diagnosed...

One of the symptoms that is mentioned most commonly on this site is unrelieved f...

janeb15

•7 years ago

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please help i dont know what im looking at ;) Thank you im new here

could someone please explain these results? Ive been suffering from severe fatigue, tremors, weight gain to name a few symptoms and mostrecently and the reson...

could someone please explain these results? Ive been suffering from severe fati...

AuraMorning

•7 years ago

7 Replies

TSH Results

Hi everyone, I'm hoping some of you can give me some feedback. Here are my results: I did these tests twice: TSH is: 6.67 and T4 is: 14.5 (9.0-19.1 pmol/L) I...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping some of you can give me some feedback. Here are my resul...

LoveandHappiness

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Thyroid changed in size since November 2016

Hello, Its been awhile since ive been on . I recently found another doctor and he is trying to help me with my symptoms. This is my question. I had a thyroid...

Hello, Its been awhile since ive been on . I recently found another doctor and ...

rjerome812

•7 years ago

9 Replies

What next

I now have hypertension alongside my hashimoto went to the GP for BP check following day after repeat bloods only to find out my liver functions are deranged...

I now have hypertension alongside my hashimoto went to the GP for BP check follo...

Mtraynor

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Help! Tramadol contraindication

I suffer from myxeodema, have done for a long time, and it has been well controlled on 150ug Levothyroxine. It was due to undiagnosed autoimmune thyroid...

I suffer from myxeodema, have done for a long time, and it has been well control...

TanziBear

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Nature thyroid

Hi has anyone experience of getting nature thyroid from the chanel islands. My private gp recommends it but has sent the prescription direct to a pharmacy...

Hi has anyone experience of getting nature thyroid from the chanel islands. My ...

Scorpiomoon19

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Hypothyroid

Hi can anybody help with my recent results please TSH 5.90 - 0.4 - 4.00 Free T3 - 4.4 - 2.80 - 7.0 Free T4 - 8.0 10.0 - 25.0 Prolactin 222 500 Cortisol 211...

Hi can anybody help with my recent results please TSH 5.90 - 0.4 - 4.00 Free T3 ...

printer

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2017

Follow up to

Biotin & thyroid tests

Magnesium citrate and serum potassium level and a general rant

Low cortisol morning

Supplements and taking levo

Blood test results

Follow on from Sister's results......

I have a diagnosis and a prescription!!!

Thyroid nodule

can i clean the area around the scar after thyroid surgery with alcohol ?

Thinking of going Private for eyes

Iron, good or bad?

Blood results looking for advice on T3/NDT etc

Iodine lecture- Very interesting for the basic need and utilisation of iodine.

No joy with GP, been given antidepressants

Results help.

Latest test results

Finger prick test advice please

Me again!

Magnesium

Time for the UK to wake up to chronic illnesses that cause thyroid and endocrine dysfunction

Help with results which have been abnormal for over a year

A possible breakthrough for those suffering from chronic fatigue

please help i dont know what im looking at ;) Thank you im new here

TSH Results

Thyroid changed in size since November 2016

What next

Help! Tramadol contraindication

Nature thyroid

Hypothyroid

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