Experiences with

Biaxin

I started my medication journey in June 2024 and really struggled with adverse effects. I would like to post some experiences so that people starting their journey do not feel alone. Side Effects from Medicine: Stage 1 ( week 1 to week 8 ) This is a combination of ethamutabol/rifampicin/pyromiazide

There’s an old saying that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and that’s very true in relation to your health, including that of your skin. For most people, their skincare routine is all about what cleaners, toners and moisturizers they use. But, that’s only a very small part. Your diet is not only

I’ve only just found out that Pregnacare conception max, that I used for ages, contains Biotin, which can affect blood hormone readings when you have tests for things like thyroid function, and even AMH! So they can make your TSH look lower and AMH look lower (and even HCG appear lower, and its in Pregnacare

hi again my doctor lowered my thyroxine from 200 mg to 150 mg that was 5 weeks ago I’ve also been taking high strength biotin with zinc and selenium for about a week but twice now my eyes have swelled on the lids and underneath very red and itchy could this possibly be the biotin I’m fed up was just

Hello, could you tell me how many days before having a blood test ( TSH, T3, T4) I need to stop taking biotin? I am taking a minimal dosage of 50mcg, but I don't want it to interfere with the test. Thank you

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Hi, can I get some help with understanding my results and any advice with tweaking dose and vitamin levels. I’m currently taking 3 grains of Thyroid-s 60mg x3 My symptoms of tiredness and coldness have gone but my digestive symptoms persist, burning stomach, reflux, pale stools, etc. As advised, my

That’s it really, as in the title. How much difference would a change of say, 25mcg in another brand make? Would a six week wait for testing be absolutely necessary? What about other activities, such as having a covid jab, an antibiotic? I’m aware of the biotin advice. If vit D levels were ok, say 150

I have hashimotos and underactive thyroid. My latest test results are TSH .248 (.450 - 4.50) FT3 2.4 (2.0 - 4.4) FT4 1.68 (.82 - 1.77) Past 6 weeks taking 100 mcgs of T4. With TSH too low and Ft3 not at top of range......planning on reducing T4 to 75 mcgs and adding 12.5 of T3 for the

Hello everyone, My first endo appointment is finally coming up to investigate possible adrenal issues. I was referred in April after a 'grey' area morning cortisol result and very low blood pressure overnight on a 24hr ambulatory test. I am required to book a blood test before the appointment (tests

After only finding out on here a few months ago that B complex can be quite stimulating to many, and after taking mine daily for years and doing a little research, I realised there could well be a link in there being too higher dosage of one of the BVits that probably doesn't suit me that well and could

Hi I'm hypothyroid, currently on 112mcg levo which hasn't really hekped, plus Pernicious Anaemia which i self inject every othrr day B12. I had a cortisol test back in mid august as I suspected cushings, it was 86nmol/L so instead very likely Addisons /AI. This was via my private endo who was about

Hi all, I’ve managed to stay on T3 for a while now and I’m getting ready to do a thyroid test. I take two doses of T3, one around 6am with my Levothyroxine and the second T3 dose at 2pm. If I do my test 8am I’d imagine it’s fine as far as the Levo is concerned but is this gap OK for the T3? And is

Hi, I'm 66, female.Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stage 3, 2022 Just had blood test results back from gp as I've had a few concerning symptoms lately, out of breath easily, aching leg muscles when walking, itching scalp and underarms, generally feeling exhausted most of the time My results came

hi My recent blood work, this month shows tsh 1.71(0.35-4.94) higher than previous results. Aic-5.9( 4.6-5.6) higher than previous results Platlet count- 437( 142-346) How do i lower my aic? my alopecia aretera doesn’t seem to improve despite me taking biotin 5000 mcg, citracal + D3 - 400 mg calcium

I’ve now given up using Thyrogold and in sheer desperation ordered a batch of armour and a batch of metative 11. I am up to 4.25 grains of Thyrogold and my TSH increased again? But T3 and T4 marginally improved but to be honest I was taking biotin so that could be a false high. My question is who’s having

Association between dietary niacin intake and risk of Parkinson’s disease in US adults: cross-sectional analysis of survey data from NHANES 2005–2018 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11291445/ "Conclusion: An inverse association between dietary niacin intake and the risk for

There’s an old saying that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and that’s very true in relation to your health, including that of your skin. For most people, their skincare routine is all about what cleaners, toners and moisturizers they use. But, that’s only a very small part. Your diet is not only

My finger nails are in quite a poor way these days; they are weak and badly ridged. I’d be really grateful for tips on what others use/find beneficial. My diet is good, also vitamin levels. I’m on MTX subcutaneous 25mgs and have today started Tocilizumab subcutaneous. I take calcium citrate, magnesium

THYROID BLOOD TEST RESULTS These are my latest Thyroid blood test results and which I had done privately (fasting/early am & no biotin for the previous 10 days) as the public health system here will not test all 5 elements at any one time; TSH 0.537 mIU/l (0.35 - 5.5) FT4 17.90 pmol/l (11.9 - 21.6