Experiences with

Connective tissue diseases

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, sorry I have looked but can't find a page about autoimmune diseases/connective tissue diseases so I hope it's OK to post here?

Hello, My thyroid has been under suspicion for many years but I cannot seem to get any answers. Postnatally, (four months after giving birth), some fifteen years ago, my TSH was tested and was 12.6. Nothing was done about this. ( I have only just seen this on my NHS app). Fast forward to eight years

Hello I have a GP appointment in a few weeks to discuss blood tests results and symptoms (tiredness, weight gain, low mood, pins and needles). Based on what I've read on this forum, it sounds like these symptoms and results could be indicative of hypothyroid, but because TSH is within range I'm unlikely

These are my sisters blood she has not felt good for a while she was adamant it was not her thyroid because GP only did t4 bloods and TSh and she refused to get more detailed bloods anyways I eventually made her get them done and like I expected TPA high! Endocrinologist should give her small dose of

Hi everyone, Im guessing i probably need to get a bracelet that says i have Lupus encase of a medical emergency, i was just wondering if anyone has come across some nice pretty ones that don't look too chunky and medical based? many thanks...

Good Morning All I have RA which is quite severe in my hands and wrists. I have recently purchased two blue stress balls from eBay which were really cheap. I have been squeezing the stress balls ten times, three times a day and thought that I would share my experience with you as it really is starting

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Hi in June my TSH was 3.1 and it’s now 0..7. Is it normal for thyroid levels to change this much in 5 months? My brother has underactive thyroid. The Dr tested thyroid again as I’m always either sweating loads or cold Thank you

Hi, I started HRT in February and have really felt the benefit of being on this. However I was then diagnosed with lupus in August. A few people have mentioned to me that some doctors have advised that women with lupus can't take HRT. My doctor has in fact renewed my prescription recently. I wasn't

Hi, I have not posted on this site before, usually other sites as have an autoimmune type of ataxia. But I would like to understand more.My question is probably simple. Is thyroid problems due to an autoimmune response and do you all rely on medication to keep your thyroid in balance? Does anyone eat