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Have had UTI once a year for past 4 years. At stage 2 ckd from acute injury. I know antibiotics are hard on kidneys, so trying to figure out what has worked best for someone at my stage of ckd. Last year was prescribed Macrobid, but ceftriaxone, clindamycin & monural are used in people with kidney

The good news is that my husband sailed thru the Orgovyx with no problems whatsoever, now is in his 6th month and is due to complete that treatment at the end of June. The bad news is that he has had 22 sessions of salvage RT. He is supposed to have a total of 38 however, he has developed severe cramping

I just discovered this wonderful site. I am 69, female, and live in Quebec, Canada. I have had RLS since I my youth and can identify with so many of your struggles. When officially diagnosed in my 20’s, I was prescribed clonazepam which helped for a few years. I then was referred to a neurologist and

Hi, I'm 55 and have had hypothyroidism for approx 30yrs. My current thyroxine dose is 112.5mcg daily. My TSH bounces up and down along with my weight and the GP keeps switching my thyroxine dose as a result. It's making life difficult swinging between hyper and hypo every few months and I have awful

New blood test results. Still trying to figure out optimal for me. Had tried the HRT (combipatch/and testosterone Cypionate) but didn't like side affects. Gained weight in the middle, no energy and felt like hair was falling out and scalp acne. Dr said go off combi patch (progesterone was not bioidentical

My 11 year old granddaughter had some recent blood tests, she's been feeling dizzy, fainted a couple of times, bloods came back with:Ferritin 24 (15-56) TSH 12.8 (0.51-4.30) T4 8.9 (7.40-15.60) T3 not tested Serum B12 320 (65-750) Her GP said "it's probably a mistake we'll re test in 6 weeks, he is testing

Hi there, I was wondering if any of the incredibly knowledgeable members could help me as I’ve got myself into a bit of a hole. I’ll try to summarise my history as best I can, but I apologise as this is very long! My journey began almost 3 years ago when I went to my GP with classic symptoms of perimenopause

Thyroid tests 2024 TSH 1.883. uIU/ml. normal range. 0.55 - 4.78 FT3. 5.22 pmol/L normal range 3.1 - 6.8. T4. 12.9.pmol/L. normal range 12 - 22. TPO is 626 normal range 0-60 iu/m vit D. 89.6. -250H total nmol/l folate 24.00 ng 24.00ng/lo. Normal above 4.12 ug/l ferritin 233.7.ng/l. Range 10-291ug

Good morning I have seen my GP notes on my TPO results. She has put some normal even though my TPO number was 800 IU/ml ? Should this not be abnormal surely ? A bit confused

Hi everyone, I have just had my blood results which were: Tpo 578. 3 TSH 5.17 Free T4 11.3 Free T3 3.9 I have no lump or pain in my throat but I get a hoarse voice daily and many other symptoms. Fatigue, slow heart rate, slow emptying stomach, heavy menstruals,red rashes, itching etc. Is this likely

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

Hi everyone! I first posted earlier in the year (have updated my bio), and a CT/PET scan has confirmed I have thyroiditis but my blood are coming back largely in the normal range (see below, split between GP tests and MMH tests). I am experiencing many symptoms (weight +5kgs, cold, fatigue, pressure

I have been prescribed Levothyroxine for several years, after having a private blood test, showing that I had antibodies present. I am on a dosage of 75 mcg daily, but for the past few months have felt very tired, for no apparent reason. Also have picked up a few cold/flu bugs whereas n the past, I

Hi everyone, new to the forum and would love some help/advise as my anxiety is spinning out of control. been diagnosed with underactive thyroid since last October, original levels were tsh 22 (0.27-4.2) t3 4.8 (3.1-6.8) and t4 9 (12-22) I was put onto 75mg of Levo and that's the dose I've been on ever

Hello, I posted sometime ago. I live in Spain where I had a second thyroid ablation because of hyperthyroidism/Graves’ disease back in March 2024, the first being a year earlier. I then became hypothyroid some time in June/July and started at 75mgs of eutirox which was increased to 88mgs @ end August

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, I wondered if anyone might be able to help. I am relatively new to all of this. I have been diagnosed with Hashitmotos. I apologise for the long post but I thought it might be helpful to give as much detail as possible. I started having symptoms a year ago, it mainly started as gut problems and

Hello, Just got my bloods redone for my 3 month review and was so happy to see my t3 was optimal for the first time, yet the rest of the panel has got worse! I was confused how the t4 was low if I needed it to get a good t3? If anyone could explain how this is possible I’d appreciate it. I was sad

Hi, I'm posting lab test results on behalf of a friend. It looks like to me she could have Hashimoto's? Would you be able to give any feedback? Thank you. Medichecks Advanced Thyroid Test: TSH 2.42 (lab range 0.27 - 4.2) FT4 15.9 (12-22) FT3 3.8 (3.1-6.8) TgAb 154 (0-115) TpO <9 (0-34) ferritin

Hello thyroid warriors, I am trying to understand which direction to go in with my thyroid meds. My TSH was 2,9 on the last test, T3 25% of the range, T4 70% of the range. My TSH is always normal (1-2, I know 2 is already on a high side, so usually dose increase at that level) when it's sunny and