Experiences with

Connective tissue diseases

Firstly I would like to say hello to everyone as this is my first post.I really need help to put things right with these results but just don't know where to start. It's all a bit overwhelming. I have hypothyroidism. I am on 100mg of levothyroxine (accord). Been on that dose for around 10 years. Tests

Hi All, It's been such a very long time since I last posted. This is my latest blood test (endo increased Levothyroxine by 25) after I had to drop the T3 again. Currently taking 4 days at 100 levo (split 50mcg am and 50mcg pm), 3 days 87.5mcg levo (split 50am and 37.5mcg pm) I take 1.25mcg lio with

My bloods come back clear and told I don't have SLE or symptoms of any connective tissue diseases. Rheumatologist told me my symptoms could be related to DLE when the dermatologist was adamant that DLE wouldn't cause those symptoms . Crying my eyes out because all I want is an explanation!

On 1- 11- 24 bloods at 10 am we’d had problems to get a sample. This was with Medichecks. CRPHS. 2.99 mg/L. [ range 0 — 3.] Ferritin. 86.3 ug/ L. [ “ 30 – 332.] Folate. 26.1 nmol/L [ “ 07 - 35.] Vit B 12. 150 pmol/L [ “ 37.5 - 187.5 ] Vit D 83.3 nmol/ L.

Hi there, My son & myself have had terrible symptoms such as extreme weight gain (myself) hair loss, fatigue, anxiety, bruising this list goes on. This has been going on for over four years. After vast research, I demanded the GP to send us for an ultrasound which showed nodules on both of our Thyroids

Brain fog is a brilliant description that no one can really understand until they experience it. I feel like my brain is surrounded by a thick cotton wool-like layer that makes me want to just lie down and close my eyes - except that makes me dizzy. What the heck is happening to me? I’m 65 and moved

Hi and thanks for any help! I am so unsure and worried what is going on. Can these be symptoms of hypo? It’s just I read these are more related to Hyper? but my bloods def are not showing hyper. I wasn’t too bad after I began 50mcg T4, then I increased to 62.5 as 75 felt too big a jump and I’m on

I would welcome any comments or advice on these results and on the process of switching from levothyroxine to NDT. Thank you! Hypothyroidism I have been taking levothyroxin 100 mg for over 30 years since my early 40s. (This is my only medication. Otherwise I keep healthy with yoga, regular exercise

Hello , I do an annual private blood test with monitor my health and haven’t tested the antibodies for 4 years . I’ve been feeling really awful again , very achey and tired so want to check this aswell as after having 2 covid jabs and a booster in this time . Can anyone tell me how to interpret the

Hello could someone look at my recent blood test please.Since my last post(I know it's been 2 years)I had scan, because of high ferritin which came back clear. All blood tests normal. GP says it's not thyroid! Been having symptoms of hyper and hypo, March I kept having metalic taste GP said it's burning

Hi everyone and thank you in advance! my most recent bloods April 24 (after 8 weeks on T4) TSH 1.89 (0.27-4.2 FT3 3.7 (3.1-6.8 FT4 (16 (12-22 TPA 17.7 (0-34 Thyroglobulin 15.6 (0-115 Vits etc all ok Jan 24 I previously posted my results of Jan 24. I started 50mg T4 near end of February. Some

Last week I had some blood tests, however, once again, not all blood tests that were requested, were taken!!!I have results of some which are abnormal as follows.... Heaematocrit 0.483 0.37 - 9.47 abnormal Red Blood cell distribution width 16.3%

Hi I have rheumatoid arthritis and take methotrexate (which has now been increased)and hydroxychoroquine. I am also doing physio to help with my ankle.I just wondered if anyone can recommend any therapies that also help (like massage or acupuncture)? Thanks.

Good afternoon was diagnosed with pericarditis back in April was having chest pain that I get every 2 months really bad for about 2weeks they say I have fibromyalgia but I'm sure I have a autoimmune disease as in lupus and that's why I'm here to get options I'm sick alot. Chest pain ,skin hurting,get

Did you know that the symptoms of B12 deficiency are similar to hypothyroidism? https://thyroiduk.org/if-you-are-hypothyroid/the-importance-of-vitamins-and-minerals-hypo/checking-for-b12-deficiency-and-pernicious-anaemia/

I’ve suffered from knee, bilateral hip, and ankle pain for a few years. Lately the hip pain radiates laterally down my leg to my ankles. Sometimes it takes me a few to be able to walk when I wake up. I have had the full Lupus Work up by labs. A year ago. I have positive ANA and 2/3 positive Anticardiolipin

The University of Cambridge is running a survey - Rheumatology and other autoimmune disease patients’ experiences of symptoms and support - which is aimed at finding out your symptoms, experiences, and views of care and support. This is to gain more information to work together to raise awareness and

Hi I called to see my doctor this morning as i am still having problems with diarrhea. I did post about in November I think, I got some good advice then, but alas the problem is ongoing. I have been booked a blood test by the GP to check for coeliac disease which also includes my thyroid. The test

I’ve been on 6mg Pred for about five months after trying to reduce from 5.5 to 5 and feeling unwell. lately my knees and back have been painful and a joint in my little finger has suddenly swollen. I’m thinking it’s probably arthritis. I’m 80 so can probably expect my arthritis to spread. I’ve got

Daughter has lots of symptoms of being underactive and had full blood counts & thyroid tests done. Any help with interpretation much appreciated. Thanking you in advance.