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Just read a bit of the article linked lower down: [i]In a 2016 study of gingko biloba supplements bought in London, 33 out of 35 showed evidence of adulteration or extract levels which were too high or low; when a UCL and BBC team looked at 70 milk-thistle, evening primrose and gingko supplements, 36%

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

I’m still awaiting biopsy results from an endoscopy in December. The report found atrophic gastritis. Subsequent B12 tests came back at 225ng/L and folate at 1.5. The limits in my area for B12 are 200 to 900. My GP prescribed me 5mg folate. This was 2 week ago. I’ve also started eating better consuming

I have been told by a private Dr that I have Pernicious Anaemia causing an autoimmune reaction in my stomach so have been giving regular b12 injections and feeling much improved. Blood tests were negative for parietal cell antibodies but positive for thyroid peroxidase antibodies (advised of being

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

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 am under instructions from jinasc to post the information in the statement by the NHS about the NHS recipients of Honours in the New Year Honours List: "Professor Bhaskar Dasgupta, Consultant Rheumatologist, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, was awarded an MBE for services to people with giant

August 7,2024 article from Scitechdaily.com Breakthrough Parkinson’s Treatment Enters Human Trials After Primate Success TOPICS:BrainNeuroscienceParkinson's DiseaseUniversity Of Wisconsin-Madison By UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON AUGUST 7, 2024 A clinical trial has begun to offer a new treatment

Have there been any developments in last 6 months in petitioning NICE to extend use of Tocilizumab or generic? I tried a petition for extended use with MP and Rheumys help but it was rejected Im in my second year of Toc. Paying NHS £1030 per month (who said healthcare is free at point of delivery!!)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ,Had my hip arthroscopy last week successfully and recovering well from it. What amazing leg range I have now compared to what I did not have before. I struggled to go on our static bike before and now I can sit on there with our any issues and bike so fluidly. The combination of my hip surgery

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

Allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a potentially curative treatment for advanced polycythemia vera (PV). This procedure involves replacing defective stem cells with healthy ones from a donor. It's considered a last resort when other treatments have been ineffective, or if the