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If anyone of you would be willing to share your personal experience with Vitamin D that would be appreciated. All good with what is thought to be true in the medicial field I am well versed in that angle. I have taken D3 with K2 and the results were not definitive so I discontinued. I have lived

Hi guys, I’m new here So I’ll try to give brief intro So I was this prodigal kid who always outdid herself academically and well as ageing that power is slowly diminishing But since i used to be like that people kinda expect me to you know always be achieving in academics I’m sort of doing well but

I recently had a private diagnosis of Autoimmune Thyroiditis. This was given in the context of seeking a diagnosis of my B12 deficiency which was said to be linked with the above, Pernicious Anaemia, antibodies attacking thyroid and gastric parietal cells. I have been on levothyroxin for 15yrs. He based

I recently had a private diagnosis of Autoimmune Thyroiditis. This was given in the context of seeking a diagnosis of my B12 deficiency which was said to be linked with the above, Pernicious Anaemia, antibodies attacking thyroid and gastric parietal cells. I have been on levothyroxin for 15yrs. He based

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I finally got my blood test results back for pernicious anemia. It looks like I don't have it, and that my problem is folate deficiency. And low reticulocyte count which would be caused by low folate I suppose. My other results are all in range, though active B12 could maybe be higher I am thinking

I’ve been struggling with PA for 2 and 1/2 years. No one would listen. Finally from Israel I was advised to get the Intrinsic Factor Antibody Blood Test and the Parietal Cell Antibody Blood Test. Pernicious Anemia. I have to take a shot of Methylcobalamin daily. The Israelis recommend taking a shot

I have just noticed a new NICE guideline has been started. Only a skeleton at present - in the guideline scoping state. It will probably be years before it is completed. It is good that it has been selected for further work but must be devastating for anyone suffering TED to see how far away this (potential

I treat my polyneuropathy with B6 and B12. GracePV shared their experience with B6, B12 nd B1. This inspired me to revisit my self treatment of my polyneuropathy. I came across information about Benfotiamine which is similar to Thiamine Hydrochloride and Thiamine Nitrate. There are indications

Just wondering whether any members have had this test? I'm not really thinking about those who have had a B12 deficiency (or suspected Pernicious Anaemia) followed up by this test. Rather has anyone had done spontaneously as the link below [i]appears[/i] to imply. As I read it, the words say GPC should

30mg Lansoprazole , been on this for 4 months, yea sorted out acid reflux, feels heavy on my feet lately, does this drug break down your muscles over time, more prone to bone fractures over time, because of being ex semi alcoholic, could this affect nerve system in body , muscles, and as on aspirin bone

Whisked off for liver biopsy. Gorgeous greek consultant called George No.pain at all. tells me NO MASS found on any of scans!!! Week for results unless he can pressure labs sooner. V tired after that heavy pred dose and o sleep last night Some delirious guy causing mayhem pulling out every tube and

Hi all Firstly, just wanting to explain that my user name is a reference to the nickname of the football team I support - I'm not interested in knife crime or anything like that! I might change it actually to avoid any confusion or concerns! I've got another appointment with Rheumy Consultant next

Hi all, I’ve been having pretty constant parasthesias on both sides of my body usually worse from shoulders down to fingers, initial B12 level was 190 (was 845 four years ago). New doctor had me test for IF antibodies immediately after giving me a B12 injection which was negative and she stated

Hi. First time I've posted. I was diagnosed with GCA in February 2024 following hospital admission. It took medics a while to work it out but, once they did and started me on Prednisolone, my symptoms quickly improved. I returned to work early April and things seemed to be going in the right direction

Hello medically-minded people Tryimg to decide whether to take statins or not. This is my latest cholesterol test readings. I knw that the total cholesterol level is high (as it tells me) but my diet is not bad (exercise level lowish though due to PMR) but are there any/enough mitigating factors? Due

My son has history with h pylori, which he was treated for, but the symptoms haven't gone away completely. Last week I was talking about my own b12 deficiency and he informed me he has the same symptoms. I know he has been more tried than normal, but I put it due to the h pylori, after effects. As that

Hi I’m going to see Dr Klein in Cambridge as recommended by some of you guys, he has sent links to order theses products from Medisave Sharpsguard yellow 2.5ltr sharps bin professional 70% Alcohol IPA Pre- Injection Swabs x 100 BD Discardit 2 ml Concentric Tip Syringe 2 Piece x 100

I've been off steroids since mid-May. Continuing to take methotrexate (15mg weekly) and Toxilizumab weekly. I seem to be doing well - bloods fine and health ok. I'm seeing rheumatologist next week and my concern is I'm guessing that I won't be eligible for further Tox after my current prescription runs

I've got a long and varied CLL history. Long story made short for those not familiar, I was diagnosed in 2013 in my own lab when I was working as a NHS healthcare scientist in Haematology. I am. 11q del and rapidly enlarging nodes meant I started treatment with Ibrutinib in October 2015. Six years