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We see all too many individuals who have difficulty tolerating one or more formulations of levothyroxine but, eventually, find at least one which they can tolerate. Rarely written up in medical literature - this is a very welcome exception. Recommend you view the actual document. [i]Liver injury

For those who’ve tested positive for Antiphospholipid antibodies (I’ve had two samples 12 weeks apart with raised IgM cardiolipin), what dose of clexane/inhixa/enoxaparin were you prescribed? My new clinic seem to be keen on 20mg but my old clinic only used 20mg when it was empirical (best guess) treatment

Hey everyone I am a 42 year old male in NYC with no history of strokes, Lupus or any autoimmune issue. No weird symptoms. A couple of weeks ago I did an extensive series of exams because I have slight malar edema (also known as festoons). I have had the edema for a few years and it was bothering me

I have never had a blood clot, I tested positive for beta 2 glycoprotein 5 times 12 weeks apart, have had 2 early miscarriages 10-11wks and 1 ectopic pregnancy, livedo recticularis. Based off this my rheumatologist diagnosed me with antiphospholipid syndrome. Then I seen professor d cruz and he said

Long post warning but to summarise I have just been seen by rheumatology after a 6 month wait to be told that I do not have RA because all my blood tests are negative. Serum C reactive protein level 0.8 mg/L [< 5.0] Rheumatoid factor IgM level < 10 IU/mL [< 14.0] Serum anti-cyclic citrullinated

Brychni 23 hours ago•3 Replies Hello 👋 I posted this message on the Raynaud's and scleroderma group but after some research wondered if anyone here can help.me: Got my blood results back from rheumatology today, they were looking for scleroderma because of my worsening Raynaud's and finger ulcers.

Hello lovely peopleGot my blood results back from rheumatology today, they were looking for scleroderma because of my worsening Raynaud's and finger ulcers. Thankfully I tested negative for everything except the one in the title : PM Scl 100. Does anyone know what this means, if anything. To recap I

Hi all, My daughter, who has had Hashimoto's since she was 7, has been very unwell the last school year with constant throat infections, one that tested as strep, but the rest just general unwellness, fatigue, and also stomach problems, of feeling like nothing agrees with her/indigestion. Her primary

hi all Just got my latest bloods is ahead of my neurology appt tomoz and am looking for advice Serum ferritin - 37 down from 54 Serum folate >20 Serum magnesium 0.91 Platelets 120 mine are usually low Serum iron level 16 Transferrin 2.3 I’ve also got low calcium at 2.09 And High anticardiolipin

Hi, just had some more blood tests and my globulin and IgM levels are high. I understand they're linked with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Has anyone else experienced this after a recent PA diagnosis? Thanks.

I’m 50 yr old female with issues, RLS, Hashimotos, Autoimmune Atrophic Chronic Gastritis, intestinal Metaplasia, Iron Deficiency Anemia w/transfusions, B12 deficiency, and now this horrible hip and joint pain. I know if you have one Autoimmune Disease you’re likely to have more. I’ve had a full work

Dears, I have a question. I am in treatment for my CLL (13q, not mutated, with monoclonal component in gamma zone) with 2 cps of Ibrutinib. Since the beginning my IgG, IgM, IgA are quite low, but I never got any treatment because I had no issues with that. The result of the treatment with Ibrutinib

Hi all, I only recently learned that Urso has suppressive effects on the immune system. One research paper I read, and there are others, lists the effects - apologies for scientific jargon! Urso suppresses the production of immunoglobulins IgA, IgG and IgM (although IgM is generally chronically raised

I was taking Rituxan infusions for my RA. It has lowered my IGA, IGG and IGM. They are antibodies called immunoglobulins in your body. The antibodies are proteins that your immune cells make to fight off bacteria, viruses, etc. The immunoglobulin test can show whether there's a problem with your immune

Hello! I havnt posted before but was looking on the lupus Uk website and wanted some advice if possible. I have been struggling with weird symptoms for a while since my son was born 4 years ago- ( then cot covid and was really unwell so was all put down to long covid) I have positive APS antibodies

I've had GPA for 25 years with 2 relapses. I last had Rituximab in June 21, I then in November had Covid with 2 hospital admissions. I now have long Covid. I cannot have RTmab because my Immune system is so low, Igg 3.4IgA 0.48 IgM 0.42p Yesterday I was walking around and felt extreme fatigue,

So have an appointment with GP at 11 am tomorrow. Now this was supposed to be about pain/discomfort ? RA. Of course they are bit sneaky and lots of other tests were included, but we aren't daft are we, we check first. So Thyroid bloods , TSH 0.01 (0.27-4.20) FT4 21.6 (12-22) as usual no FT3

He has just had some blood test results, would appreciate any ideas because of the low Ferritin and Folate. He is a Type 1 diabetic. He became ill in the Spring, had been working very long and unsocial hours in hospitality. He has symptoms of Fibromyalgia and his GP is close to giving him the diagnosis

Hi everybody, It’s nice to meet you all! So I’m sure you have loads of people posting on here about their frustrations with the NHS/GPs etc. therefore I won’t bore you with all of the details. My journey began in Dec 22 with what I thought was a bout of viral infection-induced joint pain in my hands

I find Covid a bizarre virus. I have had 3 times , hospitalised once. I am in remission after stage 4 diagnosis in 2020. My wife last returned from a company business meeting in Malta attended by 500 employees. She and many of her work mates now in bed with Covid. This is the 4th time my wife has had