Experiences with

Blood tests

I usually bruise and come out In positive pathergy after blood tests. But today this one hurt a lot! And it looks like blood pooled under the skin, it’s quite sore and very tender. Does anyone else get this?

hi, i have been on prednisolone for just over 3 1/2 months, all going well so far, my GP sends a 6 week prescription for each dose reduction and texts to check im still ok a few days afterwards, i just wondered how often blood tests are recommended?

At first I booked regular blood tests myself then had a yearly review this past January by a nurse, including a blood test. Should I still be booking tests in order for liver/kidney function to be monitored and if so, how often?

doc won’t accept this active test as my serum test is 354. 191-663 b12 Folate 4.3. 3.89 - 26.8 Quite a difference I’m at a loss

When going for a private blood test, what should you ask to be tested? ie active , non active,liver,

I wrote a while ago about symptoms I had that might be a Rheumatic Disease but all my blood tests have returned negative. I have now been taken off Rheumatology list. Concerns were for swollen salivary glands and dry mouth and reynauds negative ANA with pattern. No sign of blockage on ultrasound.

I started niraparib 7 days ago and I’m having weekly blood tests for 6 weeks, and then monthly (I think!). I'm just wondering how often ca 125 is tested, does anybody know? Thank you ladies x

recently had an extensive blood test, in preparation for starting medicine that is supposed to delay the IPF. About 4 items were slightly outside the range. Not unusual. A few days later another item was added. Aspergillosis igG, a reading of 82, the max limit is 40. I have been told i don’t need any

Gp serum b12 was normal 354. 191-663 but Medichecks active one says different my folate is 4.3 3.89-26.8 so gp says all normal no action and I feel really unwell my mch and nchc are all low trans sats l I’m at a loss as what supplements to take but I’m so tired shortness of breath on exertion and

Hi, new on here & just wandered what blood tests my doctor should do? Can I request them...I've had a fbc done, but that didn't include folate, ferritin, iron or vitamin D. These are the results below....is it possible can anyone see from these if I should be taking any supplements?

I am being tested for thyroid

Just got my husband’s blood work. Sharing below. Wondering if these results are after the zytiga and if so will the body get used to it. Input appreciated from this knowledgeable group. Will meet the nurse and will follow up with questions. Any particular questions he and I should ask her based on these

haven’t posted in a while. Coping on 2 mg a day for a few years. I haven’t had a blood test since before covid. I have requested from time to time but been refused - I guess if I’m feeling ok then don’t worry. Is this usual when on long term steroids? As I get my pension this year I’m sure the general

My Daughter is on levothyroxine and her tsh has dropped to 0.03. GP has reduced her medication but the GP advised that a blood test should be done after taking the levothyroxine. I thought that it should not be taken prior to a blood test. Kindly advise. Thanks.

(My husband has blood tests tomorrow).. Thank you!!

I have just been told by my endo that the standard of care in Scotland is now to test TSH only. Read this as thyroid effect 2 times more women than men so we can cut that budget. I am already battling on so many fronts with so many specialists that I dont have the energy for this. I am on a massive dose

Can you tell me if these are good results please.

Hello. I’ve been reading the posts and the amazing information and support you all give and I’ve definitely learned a lot so I got my bloods done last week, didn’t take my 75 levo for 24 hours and hope you can advise me on what I need to do. My last blood test was 5 years ago and will make sure I

I've been on ADT for 4 months in preparation for RT and then HDR BT. I have localised G8 with an initial PSA of 8.1 Prior to commencing ADT, my PSA inexplicably dropped to 4.94 but then rose to 5.37 within 2 months. Anyway, here are my test results before starting ADT; These are Aussie measurements

Generally at what frequency do most people do blood tests to check PSA, testosterone and ALP ?