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Elliebee

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Re: Thyroid issues & support
« Reply #105 on: October 04, 2024, 01:29:31 PM »

Thank you Moog77 I will pm you if I can figure out how to ! 🤣
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Fizwhizz

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Re: Thyroid issues & support
« Reply #106 on: October 04, 2024, 01:41:59 PM »

I’m interested in diet and how to reduce my Hashimotos antibodies. Currently I’m on NDT and just due to add in T3. Compared to before my thyroid is much improved but I’m not converting the T4 as well as I could. Unfortunately though I’m not seeming to be absorbing oestrogen from my HRT patch. My blood oestrogen levels are negligible at 18 and I have no testosterone so I’m not feeling great. I have some other autoimmune issues Raynuards and rosacea so I’m wanting to try improving my diet. Currently I don’t have much appetite currently but I do try not to eat rubbish. It just feels like what we should be eating now is so complicated! Any tips gratefully received. Thanks
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Elliebee

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Re: Thyroid issues & support
« Reply #107 on: October 04, 2024, 03:27:16 PM »

Fizzwhiz apparently going gluten free is recommended for autoimmune diseases especially thyroid disease . I’m currently awaiting repeat blood tests for coeliac disease. Have you been tested for coeliac disease? NICE recommends those with autoimmune thyroid disease are tested for Coeliac disease as both common together. My GP did not offer to test I had to request it.
I’ve not had T3 tested . Does your GP test this ?
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Fizwhizz

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Re: Thyroid issues & support
« Reply #108 on: October 04, 2024, 04:08:05 PM »

Yes gluten and dairy can cause issues. I’m reducing gluten but not gone gf. I’m half under NHS for thyroid in that they know my antibodies are sky high on their blood tests but as my other results are within range they’re observing me so I’ve gone private. Whether I could persuade them to do a coeliac test I’m not sure. Not sure how I obtain a private test.
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Fizwhizz

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Re: Thyroid issues & support
« Reply #109 on: October 04, 2024, 04:12:43 PM »

Fizzwhiz apparently going gluten free is recommended for autoimmune diseases especially thyroid disease . I’m currently awaiting repeat blood tests for coeliac disease. Have you been tested for coeliac disease? NICE recommends those with autoimmune thyroid disease are tested for Coeliac disease as both common together. My GP did not offer to test I had to request it.
I’ve not had T3 tested . Does your GP test this ?
Sorry I forgot to do the quote thing. No my GP won’t test for T3 but she referred me and NHS endo did but as it’s within range although very low according to them I may develop thyroid issues in the future! 🙈 I might request coeliac test but currently trying to get my oestrodial levels off the floor as well. Definitely worth exploring diet though!
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Elliebee

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Re: Thyroid issues & support
« Reply #110 on: October 19, 2024, 02:35:14 PM »

I have been in 25mg dose of levothyroxine for 3 months. Had blood tests on Weds and my TSH has dropped from 6.9 to 4.9 range is 0.27 to 4.2zand T4 remains around 15. Range is 11- 22.
Back in 2010 my TSH was 1.83 so I’m guessing this is my normal level and what I should be aiming for?
Dr has added a note for PA to action which normally means a phone call to discuss results and treatment. I’m guessing my dose will be increased to 50 mg.
I also requested a full iron panel blood test as my ferritin hovers around mid 30s which isn’t great . But I’m not anaemic . Just want to check that my iron isn’t low before I do end up anaemic!
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Wrensong

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Re: Thyroid issues & support
« Reply #111 on: October 20, 2024, 11:37:37 AM »

Elliebee, thanks for your PM.  I have answered you that way.
Wx
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Elliebee

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Re: Thyroid issues & support
« Reply #112 on: October 20, 2024, 01:49:59 PM »

Thank you Wrensong .
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