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Are all Blood Pressure Meds Awful?
I realise they may be/are lifesaving, but after nearly 30 years I am running out of options for BP control. For many years I took 25mg atenolol, 20 Lisinopril and 1.5 Indapamide. The latter seemed to make the biggest difference. I can’t take large doses of beta blockers as they stop me from breathing
I realise they may be/are lifesaving, but after nearly 30 years I am running out of options for BP control. For many years I took 25mg atenolol, 20 Lisinopril and 1.5 Indapamide. The latter seemed to make the biggest difference. I can’t take large doses of beta blockers as they stop me from breathing
Hellio
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High Blood Pressure Support
2 months ago
Mixing pills (prescription and over-the-counter)
A frequent query is about the effect of pills and how one might interact with another. The usual advice is to read the leaflet and check with one's pharmacist or GP. On occasion I've suggested that Googling and consulting
authoritative
websites should also be considered, as I wonder to what extent
A frequent query is about the effect of pills and how one might interact with another. The usual advice is to read the leaflet and check with one's pharmacist or GP. On occasion I've suggested that Googling and consulting
authoritative
websites should also be considered, as I wonder to what extent
Taviterry
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
New to PA and need info and support
Hi, for nearly 10 years I have been returning blood tests with low b12 levels, recently these have been 140 / 155 / 170 and 2 weeks ago 165. I continued to advise GP that there was an issue. In 2018 I had 6 loading doses but no follow up treatments. Throughout 2023 I reported tiredness and more concerningly
Hi, for nearly 10 years I have been returning blood tests with low b12 levels, recently these have been 140 / 155 / 170 and 2 weeks ago 165. I continued to advise GP that there was an issue. In 2018 I had 6 loading doses but no follow up treatments. Throughout 2023 I reported tiredness and more concerningly
Sailing63
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
3 months ago
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daft question, but I'm puzzled!
while I am waiting for my next CT scan next Thursday, and the latest batch of blood test results, can anybody else who has the same 'badly controlled asthma with bronchiectasis on top' tell me if painful and weak thighs and upper arms are part of the symptom bundle, or am I on my own! I haven't changed
while I am waiting for my next CT scan next Thursday, and the latest batch of blood test results, can anybody else who has the same 'badly controlled asthma with bronchiectasis on top' tell me if painful and weak thighs and upper arms are part of the symptom bundle, or am I on my own! I haven't changed
Tiggertheterrier
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 months ago
Determining if you'll never need treatment. It is feasible and safe to stop specialized follow-up of asymptomatic lower risk CLL?
Regular readers will have often heard that around 30% of those diagnosed with CLL never need treatment. So how is it determined whether you fall into that category and if so, what's the best way to monitor whether your CLL/SLL becomes no longer asymptomatic? For the former, we have
the CLL-IPI
Regular readers will have often heard that around 30% of those diagnosed with CLL never need treatment. So how is it determined whether you fall into that category and if so, what's the best way to monitor whether your CLL/SLL becomes no longer asymptomatic? For the former, we have
the CLL-IPI
AussieNeil
Partner
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CLL Support
3 months ago
Oestrogen 🤗
Hi I'm 38 in June.My oestrogen blood test results showed 209 pmol on day 9 of cycle does anyone know if this seems low or high. Thank you.
Hi I'm 38 in June.My oestrogen blood test results showed 209 pmol on day 9 of cycle does anyone know if this seems low or high. Thank you.
Beeekind22
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Menopause and Perimenopause Support
3 months ago
Oestrogen help 🤗
Not sure where to post this sorry if wrong bit 🙈🤗 My oestrogen blood test showed 209 pmol around day 9 of cycle does anyone know if this is low. I'm 38. Thank you.
Not sure where to post this sorry if wrong bit 🙈🤗 My oestrogen blood test showed 209 pmol around day 9 of cycle does anyone know if this is low. I'm 38. Thank you.
Beeekind22
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Endometriosis UK
3 months ago
Follicle Sos.. why is it always so stressful….
Just reaching out for views/advice, appreciate no one here can give medical advice but my clinic in Cyprus is closed, they are in bed! the clinic have been quite lazy this time around on my last precious cycle, they have given me no plan, so I had no advance warning of when to scan get blood tests.
Just reaching out for views/advice, appreciate no one here can give medical advice but my clinic in Cyprus is closed, they are in bed! the clinic have been quite lazy this time around on my last precious cycle, they have given me no plan, so I had no advance warning of when to scan get blood tests.
Nes1005
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Fertility Network UK
3 months ago
some advice
just has the private blood test done after having borderline results with gp this year. Both antibodies are really high 255 but my thyroid hormones are relatively normal. I’ve been told previously to have repeat bloods yearly as I’m at higher risk of developing hypothyroidism. I’ve also insisted on
just has the private blood test done after having borderline results with gp this year. Both antibodies are really high 255 but my thyroid hormones are relatively normal. I’ve been told previously to have repeat bloods yearly as I’m at higher risk of developing hypothyroidism. I’ve also insisted on
Historically_valid
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
How to deal with GP who is not keen on tests
I am having issues where my GP would rather no give advise or tests. I have to remember and follow up on test to be done and even then he can deny the tests requested. I had blurry vision , cold hand when i stay still and body aches but doctor claims these felt by all the people though when check with
I am having issues where my GP would rather no give advise or tests. I have to remember and follow up on test to be done and even then he can deny the tests requested. I had blurry vision , cold hand when i stay still and body aches but doctor claims these felt by all the people though when check with
thyroidsymtoms
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Advice following GP visit please
Hi, I posted a few days ago asking for advice after having had results back from blood tests and struggling to see my GP. Well, I finally saw her today. She was sympathetic, and has referred my results to an endocrinologist for guidance. I wanted to get some thoughts on something she did say, bearing
Hi, I posted a few days ago asking for advice after having had results back from blood tests and struggling to see my GP. Well, I finally saw her today. She was sympathetic, and has referred my results to an endocrinologist for guidance. I wanted to get some thoughts on something she did say, bearing
TheMudRunner
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Update after GP call
Had my call with the GP that I mentioned in my last posts. That was a bit of a disaster, although not as bad as it could have been. She did not read my notes or blood test results before the call. She asked me about symptoms, but was only concerned about weight gain and dry skin. I had already gone
Had my call with the GP that I mentioned in my last posts. That was a bit of a disaster, although not as bad as it could have been. She did not read my notes or blood test results before the call. She asked me about symptoms, but was only concerned about weight gain and dry skin. I had already gone
Heappestre
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Headaches / update, also Spring Covid Vaccine update.
I was grateful for everyone’s’ replies to my recent post and I telephoned my Haematologist who advised a blood test and to see a doctor as soon as possible If I couldn’t see my GP the Haematologist said they’d fit me in at the hospital clinic. However, I had a full blood test that day at my G.P’s and
I was grateful for everyone’s’ replies to my recent post and I telephoned my Haematologist who advised a blood test and to see a doctor as soon as possible If I couldn’t see my GP the Haematologist said they’d fit me in at the hospital clinic. However, I had a full blood test that day at my G.P’s and
azaelea
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MPN Voice
3 months ago
help with blood tests please
I’ve just had nhs blood tests done. free T3 4.7 (3.10 - 6.80) free T4 18.2 (11.00 - 22.00) tsh. 2.82 (0.27 - 4.20) currently I take :- 5mcg t3 daily and 75 mcgs Levothyroxine daily I’ve been on these doses for 21 weeks. Im extremely
I’ve just had nhs blood tests done. free T3 4.7 (3.10 - 6.80) free T4 18.2 (11.00 - 22.00) tsh. 2.82 (0.27 - 4.20) currently I take :- 5mcg t3 daily and 75 mcgs Levothyroxine daily I’ve been on these doses for 21 weeks. Im extremely
Oakwood4321
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
normal TSH help.
I am about to go to the doctors in an hour to speak about some blood tests I had done last week. To me the results are on the higher side. From what I’m reading most doctors don’t like to do antibody tests and t3 and t4. How can I persuade them to do these just to check my levels? I had lots of other
I am about to go to the doctors in an hour to speak about some blood tests I had done last week. To me the results are on the higher side. From what I’m reading most doctors don’t like to do antibody tests and t3 and t4. How can I persuade them to do these just to check my levels? I had lots of other
GLDMJP14
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Success with GP - for now
Just had an appointment with my GP and after lots of persuasion and me quoting NICE guidelines at him, he's agreed to reinstate my previous daily 100mcg Levo. 🥳This does come with the condition of reassessing in 6-8 weeks after bloods done. (I'll cross that bridge when I get there) I got the usual
Just had an appointment with my GP and after lots of persuasion and me quoting NICE guidelines at him, he's agreed to reinstate my previous daily 100mcg Levo. 🥳This does come with the condition of reassessing in 6-8 weeks after bloods done. (I'll cross that bridge when I get there) I got the usual
Jingley
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Inflammatory Arthritis with Levothyroxine
Has anyone else had severe pains in their tendons and muscles due to Levothyroxine? 18 years ago I had an ESR blood test at my G.P.'s surgery as I had severe pains on Levothyroxine, this proved I had Inflammatory Arthritis, so I bought Armour Thyroid from the US as the only alternative at that time.
Has anyone else had severe pains in their tendons and muscles due to Levothyroxine? 18 years ago I had an ESR blood test at my G.P.'s surgery as I had severe pains on Levothyroxine, this proved I had Inflammatory Arthritis, so I bought Armour Thyroid from the US as the only alternative at that time.
Denise500
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Normal TSH, but High FT4?
Hi everyone, Despite two endocrinologists confirming my thyroid is 'normal', I'm experiencing symptoms of an overactive thyroid like sweating, anxiety, and weight issues. My recent blood tests show a TSH of 1.58 mIU/L (optimal) but an FT4 of 24.4 pmol/L, which the lab deems high. I've heard that reference
Hi everyone, Despite two endocrinologists confirming my thyroid is 'normal', I'm experiencing symptoms of an overactive thyroid like sweating, anxiety, and weight issues. My recent blood tests show a TSH of 1.58 mIU/L (optimal) but an FT4 of 24.4 pmol/L, which the lab deems high. I've heard that reference
MrMacast
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Morning cortisol test results have arrived.
For background I should say that I finished with prednisolone at the end of January this year. I’ve had no return of PMR symptoms but have been irritable and tired with my ‘get up and go’ non-existent 😠. I saw my rheumatologist a month ago and she requested a morning cortisol test along with my usual
For background I should say that I finished with prednisolone at the end of January this year. I’ve had no return of PMR symptoms but have been irritable and tired with my ‘get up and go’ non-existent 😠. I saw my rheumatologist a month ago and she requested a morning cortisol test along with my usual
123-go
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PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
So my sister has just found that she has haemochromatosis...
I've nagged her to follow up on her high ferritin results for the last year or so, though GP seemed disinterested with it above 700 so I sent her to give blood which bought it down to 400. Since then we have successfully got her GP to acknowledge her Hypothyroidism and prescribe T4 and I got her to
I've nagged her to follow up on her high ferritin results for the last year or so, though GP seemed disinterested with it above 700 so I sent her to give blood which bought it down to 400. Since then we have successfully got her GP to acknowledge her Hypothyroidism and prescribe T4 and I got her to
TiggerMe
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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