Experiences with

Calcium glycerophosphate

The validity of tests using fingerprick blood samples has long been questioned. Some claiming they are unusably awful. Others claiming tests are as good as those done on venous blood. It is good to see a paper which has researched the questions. Unfortunately, while they did include TSH, they did not

hi, I wonder if you have any thoughts please, I recently did a private thyroid blood test as was feeling quite rubbish with a long list of issues, ( have previously had parathyroid issue with high PTH and calcium leading to parathyroidectomy over 2 years ago) my thyroid results were normal except for

Sulforaphane (SFN) is an antioxidant that is found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli. I started paying attention to it about a week ago when I started pioglitazone (https://healthunlocked.com/amneasier/posts/151452164/started-pioglitazone-today ), because SFN is supposed to be good for avoiding

Hi there! I'd love to test all my vitamin and mineral levels (including selenium etc.), but have been a bit frustrated as there doesn't seem to be any remotely affordable way to do it privately. Medichecks offers an advanced vitamins and minerals check, but it only includes A, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E,

Hi all My previous post is here. https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/151438493/newbie-hyperactive-hashis-who-knows-advice-needed My GP has ordered these bloods (ignore that they say postponed this seems to be that she likes to do the forms herself). I'm feeling increasingly fatigued and

I’m just back from a consultation with a private Endocrinologist that I had high hopes for. The reason for my visit was to discuss my calcium and PTH levels which are consistently on the low side. She seemed so thorough and interested and on the ball, until she saw that my TSH was suppressed and that

hi all, currently on 7 mg pred and feeling Ok. I sometimes get small aches and stiffness but similar to what i would get from desk working and before pmr I'd think I just need exercise ... not sure if bad to wait and see if it gets worse? Also I started with very efficient trainee GP but shes gone,

Hi everyone ❤️ Although this post is not about my thyroid / parathyroid journey it's about the absolute incompetence of NICE...I'm on a great parathyroid site and our lovely lady on there who set the site up as fought constantly for us paratroopers to have the nice guidelines changed in respect to the

Question for those who have Aortic (or other) valve stenosis (AS), or have already had Valve replacement surgery (Tissue or Mechanical) as a result of AS! Have you had any specific advice about Vitamin D supplements, e.g., type & IU 'strength? Separately, NHS guidance is that most adults should take

Hi. I was hoping may help me understand these results. The gp phoned to say results are back in range but tsh still low and need to see endriconolgy. I have a appointment on the 21st. I've been taking 20mg of carbimazole. At diagnosis on 24/9/24 T3 16.50 (3.1-6.8) T4 32.3 (11.0- 23.0) TSH 0.01

hi My daughter (now 22) has b12 deficiency and SI about twice a week (she gets the 12 weekly one from the gp). She had an Ifab test a few years ago but this came back negative. Her journey started when she was 11 had developed a virus which triggered vestibular migraine disorder and fatigue. I

hi My daughter (now 22) has b12 deficiency and SI about twice a week (she gets the 12 weekly one from the gp). She had an Ifab test a few years ago but this came back negative. Her journey started when she was 11 had developed a virus which triggered vestibular migraine disorder and fatigue. About

I had a random blood test and my Vitamin D level was through the floor. I had high dose Vit D and blood tests to monitor this and and catch any spike in calcium blood levels. It went back to normal levels and I supplement daily. I researched this and there is a medical paper on it, some people on warfarin

Hey Up! Had an MRI and DEXA scan. Found I have 4 vertebra with compression fractures. Diagnosed with Osteoporosis by Dr Stephen Orme at Leeds Spire and Nuffield Hospital. Been told to reduce alcohol to 14 units per week (normal NHS guidelines), increase calcium in my diet, take 1000 IU of Vitamin D

This is my first post, apart from responses to others. I had an accident in 2020 and fractured my left hip which required a full hip replacement. This was my first indication that I had osteoporosis as I had a follow-up Dexa scan. I was put on Alendronic acid and calcium and vitamin D tablets. In January

I had an appointment with a new rheumy, who reviewed past hip and pelvic X rays, and a head CT scan. 2017 and 2022 respectively. On these he could see, and pointed out to me, calcium pyrophosphate crystals around my left hip, symphysis pubis, and around the dens. (Apparently I have crowned dens syndrome

I have been on alendronic acid for about 10 weeks. I have had side effects slowly getting worse. Mostly painful bones. Last couple of days I have had painful shoulder and can’t turn my neck. Also last night I was sick and today upset stomach. I also get brain fog. I had a dexa scan and it was

Trying to take a survey of transplant patients like me who have high pth and what their doctors recommended. It is not as high as when I was on dialysis but still runs above normal. My doctor has never recommended medication or surgery. I guess due to my blood tests for calcium and I have exhibited

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis about 5 years ago was put on alendronic acid tablet form for 2 years which I then stopped only side effect was irritated my stomach a bit. I also take calcium and k2 have just had another dexa scan and my spine has got significantly worse and doctor has recommended going

I have had what I believe to be hypothyroid issues for 10+ years. during the years I have had multiple blood tests. All reportedly ‘normal’. I have a GP appointment in the morning as I have said I’m not happy with my thyroid levels and am convinced there is something wrong due to all of my previous