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6 weeks post tt bloods

hi does anyone understand my results. I'm 6 weeks post op for total thyroidectomy. seeing consultant next week

hi does anyone understand my results. I'm 6 weeks post op for total thyroidecto...

jmy81

•3 hours ago

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newly diagnosed Hyperthyroid

hello, I am new to this forum and would love some advice/further insight on Hyperthyroid. I had a private hormone blood test which has come back with an out...

hello, I am new to this forum and would love some advice/further insight on Hype...

Amme828

•3 hours ago

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Feeling a bit depressed about my vitamin D level. Is it due to my adrenal insufficiency?

I've recently been diagnosed with mild adrenal insufficiency and am on a fairly low dose of daily steroids - 7.5mgs morning and 5mgs afternoon. I am also...

I've recently been diagnosed with mild adrenal insufficiency and am on a fairly ...

Lucy___

•3 hours ago

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New Labs

Sorry it has been years since able to get on my technology. Finally feeling better. These are my latest results any suggestions. Currently taking Tirosint...

Sorry it has been years since able to get on my technology. Finally feeling bett...

Thyroid66

•4 hours ago

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TSH increase

My TSH has increased slightly even though my dose hasn't changed and my T4 is exactly the same. Is this normal? My TSH is suppressed due to thyroid cancer My...

My TSH has increased slightly even though my dose hasn't changed and my T4 is ex...

starbuckslover

•6 hours ago

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Blood tests whilst pregnant

This is a question after reading posts+research. I understand there is a Def link between underactive thyroid/Hashimotos kicking off whilst pregnant+a link...

This is a question after reading posts+research. I understand there is a Def lin...

Lottyplum

•7 hours ago

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Has anyone seen Prof Dorota Dworakowska in London?

Has anyone seen Prof Dorota Dworakowska in London and would she treat with T3? Please direct message as per rules. Thanks.

Has anyone seen Prof Dorota Dworakowska in London and would she treat with T3? ...

samaja

•9 hours ago

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Time to heal

It is now 9 months since I started LT4 being titrated up and last weeks blood test show I have finally hit optimal levels. My GP has agreed to test again in 3...

It is now 9 months since I started LT4 being titrated up and last weeks blood te...

Myristica

•9 hours ago

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Advice on latest blood tests

Hi all, Hoping to get some advice on bloods following my latest tests. Just wondered if it's worth increasing the T4 as it's a bit lower since putting on a...

Hi all, Hoping to get some advice on bloods following my latest tests. Just w...

Wired123

•9 hours ago

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Article Writers/Harmony Back Issues

Melissa Cohen Functional Medicine Nutritionist, contributes regular articles for our member magazine, Harmony. You can buy our back issues* from our online...

Melissa Cohen Functional Medicine Nutritionist, contributes regular articles for...

TUKOffice

Administrator•13 hours ago

Levo Dosage Help

Dear all, Please can I seek your advice on Levothyroxine dosage? I realise now that I haven’t really helped myself with the approach that I have taken to my...

Dear all, Please can I seek your advice on Levothyroxine dosage? I realise now...

Merrymoo

•13 hours ago

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Comparative Effectiveness of Levothyroxine, Desiccated Thyroid Extract, and Levothyroxine+Liothyronine in Hypothyroidism.....a study

Comparative Effectiveness of Levothyroxine, Desiccated Thyroid Extract, and Levothyroxine+Liothyronine in Hypothyroidism ...

Comparative Effectiveness of Levothyroxine, Desiccated Thyroid Extract, and Levo...

DippyDame

•14 hours ago

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Update on Bank Holiday fun

Morning Just thought I’d provide an update on this post: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/150910592/bank-holiday-fun-not I saw a GP on Wednesday...

Morning Just thought I’d provide an update on this post: https://healthunlocked...

Jazzw

•14 hours ago

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Help interpreting results: Told TSH levels normal when they're higher than the normal range

Hi! A bit of background: I'm mid 30s & was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism 2 years ago and my GP referred me to the consultant as I also developed a...

Hi! A bit of background: I'm mid 30s & was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroi...

Lasagnebread

•14 hours ago

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Peculiar symtoms

My vitamin d levels came back low Had this issue in my past but that was dangerously low ,doctor failed to do my 3 month checks advised by the hospital. Only...

My vitamin d levels came back low Had this issue in my past but that was dangero...

Caldereta

•15 hours ago

1 Reply

Advice on Vitamin D, K2 and Folate

Hi Everyone I have recently had a range of blood tests done, unfortunately I don’t seem to have any results for thyroid which they were supposed to do. My...

Hi Everyone I have recently had a range of blood tests done, unfortunately I ...

AlphaWolf5195

•15 hours ago

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Safe to Take Iodine?

Hi all, I've had thyroid tests which all came back as normal except I had what appears to be elevated FT4 levels, 3 endocrinologists have reassured me that I...

Hi all, I've had thyroid tests which all came back as normal except I had what ...

MrMacast

•16 hours ago

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Treatment Options (Hyper)

There are a few options for treating Hyperthyroidism and you can find some information on our website here:...

There are a few options for treating Hyperthyroidism and you can find some infor...

TUKOffice

Administrator•16 hours ago

Carbimazole blood test advise pretty please!

Ok, I reduced my Carbimazole slowly over a month I think from 5mg daily to 2.5mg daily because TSH was recovering but my T4 was supressed to the bottom of the...

Ok, I reduced my Carbimazole slowly over a month I think from 5mg daily to 2.5mg...

nooneimportant

•17 hours ago

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Blood test protocol for Thyroid levels

Hi, just need some advice on doing Thyroid blood tests in the evening. I have seen the protocol for doing it in the morning before 9am and on an empty stomach...

Hi, just need some advice on doing Thyroid blood tests in the evening. I have se...

super1

•17 hours ago

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Hypo swing or hyper?

Hi, Hoping for some advice/experience please. I’m undiagnosed with hyper symptoms but freezing cold and wondering if I could be hypothyroid in middle of a...

Hi, Hoping for some advice/experience please. I’m undiagnosed with hyper sympt...

MandyJR1

•17 hours ago

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Hashimoto's

Hi I have been putting together the little I have learned about my thyroid and symptoms and I am going to speak with my GP. I have one question about...

Hi I have been putting together the little I have learned about my thyroid and ...

Ad78

•18 hours ago

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Thyroiditis

I am a 64 year old female and after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer (successfully treated) in Feb 2022, I was then diagnosed with suspected thyroid...

I am a 64 year old female and after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer (suc...

Mac2013

•19 hours ago

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MediAlert bracelet for private T3 anybody?

A post by Rapunzel mentioned someone who was left untreated with T3 in hospital as they were on a private prescription. It made me think on the idea of getting...

A post by Rapunzel mentioned someone who was left untreated with T3 in hospital ...

inthedoldrums

•1 day ago

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Thyroid

Hi I'm Amanda 3month go was diagnosed with over active thyroid I'm on tablets I'm getting itchy rash and dry skin can anyone suggest anything

Hi I'm Amanda 3month go was diagnosed with over active thyroid I'm on tablets I'...

Kerryleanne100

•1 day ago

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High thyroid antibodies

I was diagnosed 11 years ago with hypothyroidism. Been on 100mcg levothyroxine and 20mcg liothyronine throughout prescribed by endocrinologist who I see once a...

I was diagnosed 11 years ago with hypothyroidism. Been on 100mcg levothyroxine a...

brewster01

•1 day ago

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Thyroid Disease in Ageing Populations

A new Special Collection under Endocrine Connections. I have a nasty suspicion that access will be restricted by a paywall... And another nasty...

A new Special Collection under Endocrine Connections. I have a nasty suspicion...

helvella

Administrator•1 day ago

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Amino acid complex, is it worth trying?

I have been seeing more and more about amino acids and the possible benefits for those with hypothyroidism. Their importance for conversion, also their...

I have been seeing more and more about amino acids and the possible benefits for...

Jones1969

•1 day ago

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Thyroid levels

So got my thyroid bloods done a few days ago doctors phones me to say they want to reduce my levothyroxine from 150 one day and 175 next to 125mcg became my...

So got my thyroid bloods done a few days ago doctors phones me to say they want ...

Jojomcc

•1 day ago

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TSH 0.02. I feel good. Should I be bovvered?

So then thyroidies, how you doin'? Some advice, please. Hey Jazzw and greygooseI know you have written previously about this. My situation: I haven't used...

So then thyroidies, how you doin'? Some advice, please. Hey Jazzw and greygoos...

Rapunzel

•1 day ago

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Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2024

6 weeks post tt bloods

newly diagnosed Hyperthyroid

Feeling a bit depressed about my vitamin D level. Is it due to my adrenal insufficiency?

New Labs

TSH increase

Blood tests whilst pregnant

Has anyone seen Prof Dorota Dworakowska in London?

Time to heal

Advice on latest blood tests

Article Writers/Harmony Back Issues

Levo Dosage Help

Comparative Effectiveness of Levothyroxine, Desiccated Thyroid Extract, and Levothyroxine+Liothyronine in Hypothyroidism.....a study

Update on Bank Holiday fun

Help interpreting results: Told TSH levels normal when they're higher than the normal range

Peculiar symtoms

Advice on Vitamin D, K2 and Folate

Safe to Take Iodine?

Treatment Options (Hyper)

Carbimazole blood test advise pretty please!

Blood test protocol for Thyroid levels

Hypo swing or hyper?

Hashimoto's

Thyroiditis

MediAlert bracelet for private T3 anybody?

Thyroid

High thyroid antibodies

Thyroid Disease in Ageing Populations

Amino acid complex, is it worth trying?

Thyroid levels

TSH 0.02. I feel good. Should I be bovvered?

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