Thyroid

T3 test NHS
I asked my GP for a T3 test and was told the NHS don't do these tests. Oh well, didn't think I'd get anywhere! I've got 1% hydrocortisone cream, could anyone tell me me how much to use for one dose? A fingerful, or how many inches long or cm long a squeezeful should be? Thanks! ... 1 Mar 2006 11:54

Question on LEVEL
Hi, quick question... My friend who is chronically tired, and I thought was HYPO just got her test results... Her TSH level was .42 and her Free T4 was (.9). The doctor did not run a Free T3 test... She would told she was fine. Do these numbers sound fine?? dianna ... 1 Mar 2006 09:48

ENDO doctors or any doctors that in PA area
Hi, I'm searching hi and low for an Endo or physician that will work with me. I'm disgusted with my current primary, who will not up my dosage of Synthroid (or when I was on Armour).. yet, I continue to get a TSH reading of 5. I'm seeing him one more time on MARCH 1st for more bloodwork, but need a new ENDO or Ph... 1 Mar 2006 11:54

Ord's/Hashimoto's or goitrous/non-goitrous again
Is there anyone, anywhere, who has ever even heard of a study done to determine IF there is a difference between the two, and IF a different approach to treatment might be beneficial? Ever, at all? At the moment most of what I'm hearing is: There is no difference! Then I ask: how do you know? Because th... 27 Feb 2006 05:55

Alcohol Problems
I don't know. I've just returned from a night on the town, four pints of beer, and two jack daniels and coke later, and like always, I begin to salivate really heavily feeling like I want to throw up. But once I've expelled enough saliva, I feel ready to cope. Im confused. I don't know what's going on. ... 28 Feb 2006 07:12

Hot Flash!
I had my first (and hopefully last) hot flash 2 am this morning. Can this be related to my introduction to Synthroid 3 days ago? I know low thyroid can be intertwined with menopause symptoms...just wondering if the medication is related in any way. .. ... 27 Feb 2006 09:12

Depression - a symptom of hypER?
I know depression is a common symptom for hypOs, but is it also associated with being hypER? I had depression when I was hypo. Once on thyroxine, it went away for a while. Now it has returned. My recent TSH was very low at 0.065 (range 0.35 - 4.94), with a T3 of 4.85 (range 2.63 - 5.70). Could the return o... 24 Feb 2006 18:03

High Antibodies test result
Hello all, again, I got my test results back today and all results are in normal range except for antibodies (according to the lab), Here there are: TSH 4.83 - Lab ref .2 - 6 mU/L Free T3 - 3.6 Lab ref 2.7-5.7 pmol/L Free T4 - 14.5 Lab 8.0 - 22.0 pmol/L Thyroid Antibodies Antithyroid Peroxidase AB - 2778.5 ... 26 Feb 2006 23:15

high cholesterol
is 6.7 high? i had a test last week and the doctor has said its high (6.7) but nothing to worry about and next time i come in for a prescription to talk to him about it. cant seem to find any sites that tell you levels etc im wondering how high it is or if its just over normal etc carmel any enlightenment appreci... 24 Feb 2006 20:09

Interactions
Are there any concerns taking Synthroid (25mcg) with the following: 1. Corticosteroids (ie Nasonex used only when really necessary - few squirts every couple months) 2. Ativan (only as necessary - rare right now) 3. Allergy Meds (Claritin, Reactine - as necessary) 4. Pain Relievers (Aspirin, Tyle... 26 Feb 2006 07:35