Experiences with

Blood tests

just noticed on the letter from pears that they awaiting results of ANA and ANCA. This letter was dictated on 25th and bloods taken a good few weeks before that. Will these tests show auto immune thyroid and why taking so long? Anyone help?

So I had my blood results back and the long and the short of it is that I have certain antibodies which means I have an autoimmune disease -an antisynthetase syndrome which has lung disease and skin problems,arthritis as part of it . I don’t have muscle weakness, or raynaulds or sun sensitivity but must

Since my initial blood tests I have had no further tests. Should my doctor be checking my blood and should I be requesting this?

I’m sorry to be on here yet again, but I have just picked up my blood results, they are not the main liver ones but I’m a bit worried and would appreciate any help as to what they mean, six months ago my platelets were 268 they have now dropped to 229 I’m worried that they will keep dropping cos I know

hi there I used to receive b12 injections but then the doctors decided to stop them for some reason, anyway I’ve been feeling really tired and just crappy for months like I’m always feeling a sense of not feeling well. So I asked for my bloods to be tested, I looked my results up on the patients know

I had blood tests recently and have just noticed that my folate has dropped off a cliff. Has been going down for last couple of tests. I will be speaking to my doctor about this.

How often should my bloods be tested as I'm on Bisolporol Ramipril Astorvastatin Aspirin and Lansolparole.They were tested 3months after my MI/stent in Jan 22? Thanks

anyone had blood tests such as Fibro/ acti test, or Liverfast, or any others. Thoughts on them

Hi could anyone have any knowledge on blood results . Have been off carbumazole for 8 years and no problems . Prior diagnosis of graves which has been fine. Started hrt 1 month ago and am extremely fatigued and very stiff and painful joints so booked a blood test . Not sure what bloods mean but definitely

hello Sorry if this has already been answered. I am on combination therapy- Levo one a day and liothyronine 3 times a day. my blood test is at 2pm - first appt with the endocrinologist since starting this dose. can you advise whether I should fast all day until after the bloods and if the last medication

Revelation!!!!DN has just called, She is coming out to do hubbys bloods. I can't tell you how relieved I feel. I wept when she told me. You are all amazing thank you! He has slept most of today after getting up in pain and feeling sick, and pressure on his bladder. I don't feel quite as alone now

Please can I ask if the District nurse can take blood tests?My husband was in hospital last Saturday with sodium levels at 125. He had a drop then sent home. Our gp has requested repeat bloods to monitor his sodium.

Is Medichecks the best one to use and do they still do their discount for thyroid tests? Is there any other recommended? For my last 2 tests I used Monitor My Health which I have to say is the cheapest ever at £29 but its the NHS one and I believe is accessible by your GP and I don't see why I should

Following on from previous post, I'm looking to book a blood test (venous draw) with either Blue Horizon or Medichecks (still can't quite decide!) at a Superdrug nurse clinic. Interested to know others experiences of using this service - are they reliable? Do either companies readily provide refunds

Hi just wondering if it’s worth having a Thyroid test done late afternoon please. I couldn’t get to the hospital this morning. thanks

Can anyone remind me of how long I need to stop biotin before a blood draw please? I have upcoming tests for thyroid levels, calcium, coeliac antibodies and cortisol. Thanks!

I’be been on levotyroxine for eight years now and have not had major issues. I’ve put on weight in the last 18 months, from overeating due to stress. Putting on weight is easy, but losing it seems impossible. I am 47 years old, so perimenopause can play a role, but I am asking doctor for blood test

hi, I have been having hypothyroid symptoms for some time. Had bloods done….could someone give me any advice as they are within normal range apart from Vitamin D., which was 41. Thanks

Are you surpose to have blood tests every now and again? Because I haven't had any since first starting this journey in August . I have started tapering from 15 mg . I have good and bad days depending how much sleep I've had .

hello, can anyone help me figure out these tests? I had a private test in April. Results showed TSH 1 normal (0.55-4.8) Free thyroxine 9.2pmol/l (10.4-19.4) low Also showed low iron and vit d and folate. I’ve had iron infusion, vit d injection and b12 and b complex injections nhs gp wanted to retest