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could someone please help me with my results. I am on 175mmg of thyroxine, diabetic on oral medication, have IBS D, take simvastatin
Full blood count Total white blood count 6.4 10*9/L [4.0 - 10.0] Red blood cell count 7.07 10*12/L [4.5 - 5.5] Above high reference limit Haemoglobin concentration 174 g/L [130.0 - 170.0] Above high reference limit Haematocrit 0.492 [0.4 - 0.5] Mean cell volume 70 fL [83.0 - 101.0] Below low
Full blood count Total white blood count 6.4 10*9/L [4.0 - 10.0] Red blood cell count 7.07 10*12/L [4.5 - 5.5] Above high reference limit Haemoglobin concentration 174 g/L [130.0 - 170.0] Above high reference limit Haematocrit 0.492 [0.4 - 0.5] Mean cell volume 70 fL [83.0 - 101.0] Below low
mogamed
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Thyroid UK
6 years ago
No diagnosis - treating symptoms only help please
After my latest test results I've accepted that my symptoms will be treated but not my thyroid. To be fair to my gp, she did all the tests including anti bodies and T3 and they show nothing that indicates a thyroid problem. I'm convinced there is one but I'll just have to be further down the line before
After my latest test results I've accepted that my symptoms will be treated but not my thyroid. To be fair to my gp, she did all the tests including anti bodies and T3 and they show nothing that indicates a thyroid problem. I'm convinced there is one but I'll just have to be further down the line before
josiebloggs
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Thyroid UK
6 years ago
Unable to get my ears pierced until I see my gp
I was due to have my ears pierced today for the very first time. I am 70 and have been a total coward about getting them done. My granddaughter (age 12) was getting hers done and was my moral support but no luck. The place refused to touch me until I get a letter from my gp to say there will be no
I was due to have my ears pierced today for the very first time. I am 70 and have been a total coward about getting them done. My granddaughter (age 12) was getting hers done and was my moral support but no luck. The place refused to touch me until I get a letter from my gp to say there will be no
SusanBarnfield
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British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
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Gabapentin and withdrawal
While suffering depression I researched anything that I thought could be causing it and came up with .... Gabapentin! I had already stopped taking Atorvastatin statins because of side effects that had built up over the years so now the Gabapentin has got to go too. Originally prescribed for hot flushes
While suffering depression I researched anything that I thought could be causing it and came up with .... Gabapentin! I had already stopped taking Atorvastatin statins because of side effects that had built up over the years so now the Gabapentin has got to go too. Originally prescribed for hot flushes
Joy53
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Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
Coming Off Statins - Update June 28, 2018
I came off of statins in October 2016. I stopped taking my other medications - ramipril for blood pressure, clopidogrel as an anti-coagulant, and metoprolol (beta-blocker to reduce heart rate and blood pressure) between June and October 2016. For those who are following my progress I am posting my latest
I came off of statins in October 2016. I stopped taking my other medications - ramipril for blood pressure, clopidogrel as an anti-coagulant, and metoprolol (beta-blocker to reduce heart rate and blood pressure) between June and October 2016. For those who are following my progress I am posting my latest
sos007
Ambassador
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Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
and it was all going so well...........
So, Monday morning arrived with bright blue skies and off I trot to to have my first annual checkup after being diagnosed with ET JAK2+ last summer. Everything was fine, with platelets continuing their downward trend (now 403) and everything else was well within recommended levels - fantastic. Then I
So, Monday morning arrived with bright blue skies and off I trot to to have my first annual checkup after being diagnosed with ET JAK2+ last summer. Everything was fine, with platelets continuing their downward trend (now 403) and everything else was well within recommended levels - fantastic. Then I
Ovingite
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MPN Voice
6 years ago
Fluid around ankles
Good morning everyone, A question please. I take hydroxy 500mg, blood pressure medicine, aspirin and statins. I have fluid around my ankles. Does anyone know if I am able to take something to get rid of the fluid, perhaps a diuretic, with this already complex mix of medicines. Thanks.
Good morning everyone, A question please. I take hydroxy 500mg, blood pressure medicine, aspirin and statins. I have fluid around my ankles. Does anyone know if I am able to take something to get rid of the fluid, perhaps a diuretic, with this already complex mix of medicines. Thanks.
Mardigras
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MPN Voice
6 years ago
Making my self ill
Three weeks ago I was going to bed and I had a odd sensation in my right eye , I couldn't focus and I had a zig zag line in my eye .so I closed my eye and went to sleep next morning my vision was ok but had a mild headache.a friend told me to see a doctor which I did that night and he said it could be
Three weeks ago I was going to bed and I had a odd sensation in my right eye , I couldn't focus and I had a zig zag line in my eye .so I closed my eye and went to sleep next morning my vision was ok but had a mild headache.a friend told me to see a doctor which I did that night and he said it could be
Animal77
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Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
Views on coq10 post opp.
Wondering if anyone is taking coq10, Hubbie is 6 weeks post opp from quad bypass and I've been told on other groups that they are a benefit whilst taking statins. Thankyou 💕
Wondering if anyone is taking coq10, Hubbie is 6 weeks post opp from quad bypass and I've been told on other groups that they are a benefit whilst taking statins. Thankyou 💕
Newphone2018
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British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Statin update - and thanks to all who helped!
After my horror at being told I need to take statins for cholesterol - I went to my GP and told her I would prefer to try do it with diet - to see if I can get it down. She agreed but said if it doesn't work I will "have" to go on the statins!! So goodby my lovely cheese and chocolate - to be enjoyed
After my horror at being told I need to take statins for cholesterol - I went to my GP and told her I would prefer to try do it with diet - to see if I can get it down. She agreed but said if it doesn't work I will "have" to go on the statins!! So goodby my lovely cheese and chocolate - to be enjoyed
powerwalk
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PMRGCAuk
6 years ago
Cq10
Hi, does cq10 help with the side effects of statins and if it does what strength is best.
Hi, does cq10 help with the side effects of statins and if it does what strength is best.
Flopflop
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British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
New here, age 66, AMD since November, partial improvement since
Diagnosed dry age related macular degeneration in November 2017. Progressed to wet AMD by December. Vision in right eye declined to 20/80, Left eye OK. Got injections every 5 weeks, vision improved to 20/25 but is not the same. I have to employ peripheral tilting to read chart. Started Areds in February
Diagnosed dry age related macular degeneration in November 2017. Progressed to wet AMD by December. Vision in right eye declined to 20/80, Left eye OK. Got injections every 5 weeks, vision improved to 20/25 but is not the same. I have to employ peripheral tilting to read chart. Started Areds in February
Cicero2K
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Macular Society
6 years ago
Pain in the buttock .................
It may sound funny but believe me it isn't, 4 months ago I had HA and have been on 80mg atorvastatin which I take at night, my health has been really good since, but this last 6/7 weeks the pain in my left buttock and down my left leg has been horrendous, cant sit, can't drive etc but walking around
It may sound funny but believe me it isn't, 4 months ago I had HA and have been on 80mg atorvastatin which I take at night, my health has been really good since, but this last 6/7 weeks the pain in my left buttock and down my left leg has been horrendous, cant sit, can't drive etc but walking around
Lindaguise
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British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Angina
Hi, I wanted to share my experience. In March this year I was diagnosed with angina, with two arteries severely compromised. My cardiologist gave me three choices, change my lifestyle, have stents or a bypass. His advice was to try lifestyle first and see him again in three months. I am no "health nut
Hi, I wanted to share my experience. In March this year I was diagnosed with angina, with two arteries severely compromised. My cardiologist gave me three choices, change my lifestyle, have stents or a bypass. His advice was to try lifestyle first and see him again in three months. I am no "health nut
timj
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British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Statins
On Levo past 25 years. 10 years ago had cholesterol test which was 5.2 and marked with *. The following year it went to 5.8 and then 6.2 and gp prescribed statins. Took them for a while and cholesterol went down to 4.2. Stopped them soon after although I had no side effects as just dont like taking
On Levo past 25 years. 10 years ago had cholesterol test which was 5.2 and marked with *. The following year it went to 5.8 and then 6.2 and gp prescribed statins. Took them for a while and cholesterol went down to 4.2. Stopped them soon after although I had no side effects as just dont like taking
healthymarge
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Thyroid UK
6 years ago
Berberine for leaky gut and Parkinson's ?
Several months ago I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and have been looking for alternative treatments to anti arrhythmic drugs and surgical ablation usually prescribed for the condition. Berberine came up as a good alternative in some Chinese study https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2017/3146791
Several months ago I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and have been looking for alternative treatments to anti arrhythmic drugs and surgical ablation usually prescribed for the condition. Berberine came up as a good alternative in some Chinese study https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2017/3146791
faridaro
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Experience with statins??
I know its ot exactly PMR related - but has anybody got experience of being on statins? My main concern is I think one of their main side effects is muscle pain - I just can't afford to take anything that causes me anymore pain? My GP just told me I need to go on it. Not a happy bunny!!!
I know its ot exactly PMR related - but has anybody got experience of being on statins? My main concern is I think one of their main side effects is muscle pain - I just can't afford to take anything that causes me anymore pain? My GP just told me I need to go on it. Not a happy bunny!!!
powerwalk
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PMRGCAuk
6 years ago
Statins
After stopping statins do side effects get a bit worse before they get better. Was on 20mg Atorvastatin for several years. Already written a post but not sure if it went through cos I'd only just signed up.
After stopping statins do side effects get a bit worse before they get better. Was on 20mg Atorvastatin for several years. Already written a post but not sure if it went through cos I'd only just signed up.
Joy53
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Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
Atorvastatin
Hi. I've been on 20 mg of Atorvastatin for several years and recently researched side effects, which just about covered everything I've got from non allergic rhinitis to peripheral neuropathy! So, I filed them in the bin then told my G.P. She's brilliant and said that was fine. Now what I need to know
Hi. I've been on 20 mg of Atorvastatin for several years and recently researched side effects, which just about covered everything I've got from non allergic rhinitis to peripheral neuropathy! So, I filed them in the bin then told my G.P. She's brilliant and said that was fine. Now what I need to know
Joy53
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Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
Hello
Hi All I'm new to the group and suffered a heart attack at the end of April 2017 whereupon the excellent care team fitted 2 stents and put me on statins and minor [low dose] blood pressure tablets. I had issues with work, taxi driving and had to surrender my licence, to the local council, I only had
Hi All I'm new to the group and suffered a heart attack at the end of April 2017 whereupon the excellent care team fitted 2 stents and put me on statins and minor [low dose] blood pressure tablets. I had issues with work, taxi driving and had to surrender my licence, to the local council, I only had
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
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