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Hello all you good people out there. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who replied to my recent post. I have found the advice you have given me very helpful. Of course l have had RLS so long now l know most of the things you should do or shouldn’t do. I did wonder recently what my iron level
Hello all you good people out there. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who replied to my recent post. I have found the advice you have given me very helpful. Of course l have had RLS so long now l know most of the things you should do or shouldn’t do. I did wonder recently what my iron level
bedith6
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Restless Legs Syndrome
17 days ago
Hyponatremia, Raynaud's and P.S.V.T
I recently was taken to hospital with a bad episode of P.S.V.T., a condition I've had since I was eight. Blood tests showed that my sodium level was a bit low. It has been at the sub-clinical level for some time. Raynaud's which I have had since my 20's suddenly began to cause me problems: Pains and
I recently was taken to hospital with a bad episode of P.S.V.T., a condition I've had since I was eight. Blood tests showed that my sodium level was a bit low. It has been at the sub-clinical level for some time. Raynaud's which I have had since my 20's suddenly began to cause me problems: Pains and
Mstislav
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British Heart Foundation
17 days ago
levothyroxine and antibiotics?
I’m currently taking antibiotics for an infection after having blood test. Should I be taking Levothyroxine at a different time to antibiotics. Not sure if it will affect absorption of thyroxine?
I’m currently taking antibiotics for an infection after having blood test. Should I be taking Levothyroxine at a different time to antibiotics. Not sure if it will affect absorption of thyroxine?
DisCBR
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Thyroid UK
18 days ago
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Statins
Just some advice please iam currently on 75mcg of levothyroxine but currently prescribed 20mg of atorvastatin by Dr a couple of years ago before diagnosised with hypothyroidism I've read that people with hypothyroidism should not take statins I've stopped taking them and will speak to my Dr as iam due
Just some advice please iam currently on 75mcg of levothyroxine but currently prescribed 20mg of atorvastatin by Dr a couple of years ago before diagnosised with hypothyroidism I've read that people with hypothyroidism should not take statins I've stopped taking them and will speak to my Dr as iam due
Bridkid67
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Thyroid UK
18 days ago
levothyroxine
Diagnosed eight weeks ago underactive thyroid even though I had no symptoms. 25mg given and 12 days later reduced to 12.5 as I was so ill. 4 weeks later I was bedridden, severe headaches and unable to urinate so took myself off them as Surgery would not respond. Informed Surgery what I had done they
Diagnosed eight weeks ago underactive thyroid even though I had no symptoms. 25mg given and 12 days later reduced to 12.5 as I was so ill. 4 weeks later I was bedridden, severe headaches and unable to urinate so took myself off them as Surgery would not respond. Informed Surgery what I had done they
Sunny-time
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Thyroid UK
18 days ago
Antibody blood test
Hello I hope everyone is well. I was diagnosed with hashimotos about 9 weeks ago and have been on levothyroxine 50mg, blood test due at 12 weeks. Have also been taking vit d and ferroglobin. I have awful upper back, neck and foot pain. Currently under physio. Doctor did blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis
Hello I hope everyone is well. I was diagnosed with hashimotos about 9 weeks ago and have been on levothyroxine 50mg, blood test due at 12 weeks. Have also been taking vit d and ferroglobin. I have awful upper back, neck and foot pain. Currently under physio. Doctor did blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis
Nattycake
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Thyroid UK
18 days ago
Elevated ca125 over time
hello, I have 4 times of blood tests and the results showed ca125 values of 71, 45, 95, and 140. I have also have two myomas with the size of 4.7 x 4.9 cm. I have done hydrosalpinx surgery to cut apart of ovarian tube. Pls give me your advices. I’m worried about ovarian cancer. Thank you.
hello, I have 4 times of blood tests and the results showed ca125 values of 71, 45, 95, and 140. I have also have two myomas with the size of 4.7 x 4.9 cm. I have done hydrosalpinx surgery to cut apart of ovarian tube. Pls give me your advices. I’m worried about ovarian cancer. Thank you.
ntson
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SHARE Ovarian Cancer Support
18 days ago
How To Make Melatonin Lotion : A More Efficient Way Of Getting Melatonin Compared To Oral Melatonin And A Surprise Finding
A major problem I see with oral melatonin is the very poor bioavailability of oral melatonin, thought to be around 3% in humans as discussed here : https://bmcpharmacoltoxicol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40360-016-0052-2#:~:text=Elimination%20half%2Dlives%20following%20oral,between%20the%20volunteers
A major problem I see with oral melatonin is the very poor bioavailability of oral melatonin, thought to be around 3% in humans as discussed here : https://bmcpharmacoltoxicol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40360-016-0052-2#:~:text=Elimination%20half%2Dlives%20following%20oral,between%20the%20volunteers
chartist
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Cure Parkinson's
18 days ago
High Cholesterol
Any advice please on my lipid results taken from a finger prick sample when attending an appointment at Our Future Health research programme. They were elevated . Total cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L HDL 1.22 mmol/AL Triglycerides 4.72 mmol/L They did not record LDL unfortunately. It was non-fasting.
Any advice please on my lipid results taken from a finger prick sample when attending an appointment at Our Future Health research programme. They were elevated . Total cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L HDL 1.22 mmol/AL Triglycerides 4.72 mmol/L They did not record LDL unfortunately. It was non-fasting.
Maynan17
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Thyroid UK
18 days ago
I’m freaking out
I’m freaking out because I just had a baby 3 months ago and I’m late 5 days on my monthly. I’ve taken 3 urine tests and they’re all negative. I cannot have another baby especially with my financials. I have 3 kids as it is and I’m 23. Yes I know what causes babies and I don’t need that lecture. My anxiety
I’m freaking out because I just had a baby 3 months ago and I’m late 5 days on my monthly. I’ve taken 3 urine tests and they’re all negative. I cannot have another baby especially with my financials. I have 3 kids as it is and I’m 23. Yes I know what causes babies and I don’t need that lecture. My anxiety
Icantwaittobemeagain
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Anxiety and Depression Support
18 days ago
ECG same 9 months post TAVI as 6 months before?
On Tuesday I had to be taken to Casualty. I was there for only three hours, during which I had an ECG, blood tests and a detailed discussion with a doctor. Her many findings have just appeared on my GP Patient Record, and I've spent half-an-hour deciphering all the medical abbreviations. I was a little
On Tuesday I had to be taken to Casualty. I was there for only three hours, during which I had an ECG, blood tests and a detailed discussion with a doctor. Her many findings have just appeared on my GP Patient Record, and I've spent half-an-hour deciphering all the medical abbreviations. I was a little
Taviterry
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British Heart Foundation
18 days ago
ECG not recording heart blockage
I write this long winded message to raise awareness about ECGs and blood tests not recognising angina. Over the last few months I have had very frequent angina both at rest and in exercise. My medication for a previous HA was increased to maximum dosage in January due to a visit to A&E and as usual
I write this long winded message to raise awareness about ECGs and blood tests not recognising angina. Over the last few months I have had very frequent angina both at rest and in exercise. My medication for a previous HA was increased to maximum dosage in January due to a visit to A&E and as usual
Toffodog
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British Heart Foundation
18 days ago
graves journey update
Thought I’d follow up post endocrinology appointment. New blood tests came back FT4 11.5 (range 11-22) TSH > 0.01 So whilst my FT4 is making great strides in reduction and the 20mg carbimazole is working, TSH still needs to wake up. All hyperthyroid symptoms have gone. Feel the least anxious I
Thought I’d follow up post endocrinology appointment. New blood tests came back FT4 11.5 (range 11-22) TSH > 0.01 So whilst my FT4 is making great strides in reduction and the 20mg carbimazole is working, TSH still needs to wake up. All hyperthyroid symptoms have gone. Feel the least anxious I
Hungryallthetimes
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Thyroid UK
18 days ago
Hypothyroidism
Hello, I haven’t felt like myself for over a year, started with acid reflux, swelling of hands, feet, eyes and cheeks then itchy skin, fatigue, slow movement, low mood. GP agreed to do blood test, nothing came up except high cholesterol. GP prescribed statins for high cholesterol, antihistamine for swelling
Hello, I haven’t felt like myself for over a year, started with acid reflux, swelling of hands, feet, eyes and cheeks then itchy skin, fatigue, slow movement, low mood. GP agreed to do blood test, nothing came up except high cholesterol. GP prescribed statins for high cholesterol, antihistamine for swelling
CookieRzasa
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Thyroid UK
18 days ago
Are all Blood Pressure Meds Awful?
I realise they may be/are lifesaving, but after nearly 30 years I am running out of options for BP control. For many years I took 25mg atenolol, 20 Lisinopril and 1.5 Indapamide. The latter seemed to make the biggest difference. I can’t take large doses of beta blockers as they stop me from breathing
I realise they may be/are lifesaving, but after nearly 30 years I am running out of options for BP control. For many years I took 25mg atenolol, 20 Lisinopril and 1.5 Indapamide. The latter seemed to make the biggest difference. I can’t take large doses of beta blockers as they stop me from breathing
Hellio
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High Blood Pressure Support
18 days ago
Mixing pills (prescription and over-the-counter)
A frequent query is about the effect of pills and how one might interact with another. The usual advice is to read the leaflet and check with one's pharmacist or GP. On occasion I've suggested that Googling and consulting
authoritative
websites should also be considered, as I wonder to what extent
A frequent query is about the effect of pills and how one might interact with another. The usual advice is to read the leaflet and check with one's pharmacist or GP. On occasion I've suggested that Googling and consulting
authoritative
websites should also be considered, as I wonder to what extent
Taviterry
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British Heart Foundation
19 days ago
New to PA and need info and support
Hi, for nearly 10 years I have been returning blood tests with low b12 levels, recently these have been 140 / 155 / 170 and 2 weeks ago 165. I continued to advise GP that there was an issue. In 2018 I had 6 loading doses but no follow up treatments. Throughout 2023 I reported tiredness and more concerningly
Hi, for nearly 10 years I have been returning blood tests with low b12 levels, recently these have been 140 / 155 / 170 and 2 weeks ago 165. I continued to advise GP that there was an issue. In 2018 I had 6 loading doses but no follow up treatments. Throughout 2023 I reported tiredness and more concerningly
Sailing63
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
19 days ago
daft question, but I'm puzzled!
while I am waiting for my next CT scan next Thursday, and the latest batch of blood test results, can anybody else who has the same 'badly controlled asthma with bronchiectasis on top' tell me if painful and weak thighs and upper arms are part of the symptom bundle, or am I on my own! I haven't changed
while I am waiting for my next CT scan next Thursday, and the latest batch of blood test results, can anybody else who has the same 'badly controlled asthma with bronchiectasis on top' tell me if painful and weak thighs and upper arms are part of the symptom bundle, or am I on my own! I haven't changed
Tiggertheterrier
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
19 days ago
Determining if you'll never need treatment. It is feasible and safe to stop specialized follow-up of asymptomatic lower risk CLL?
Regular readers will have often heard that around 30% of those diagnosed with CLL never need treatment. So how is it determined whether you fall into that category and if so, what's the best way to monitor whether your CLL/SLL becomes no longer asymptomatic? For the former, we have
the CLL-IPI
Regular readers will have often heard that around 30% of those diagnosed with CLL never need treatment. So how is it determined whether you fall into that category and if so, what's the best way to monitor whether your CLL/SLL becomes no longer asymptomatic? For the former, we have
the CLL-IPI
AussieNeil
Administrator
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CLL Support
19 days ago
Oestrogen 🤗
Hi I'm 38 in June.My oestrogen blood test results showed 209 pmol on day 9 of cycle does anyone know if this seems low or high. Thank you.
Hi I'm 38 in June.My oestrogen blood test results showed 209 pmol on day 9 of cycle does anyone know if this seems low or high. Thank you.
Beeekind22
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Menopause and Perimenopause Support
19 days ago
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