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Diamine oxidase (DAO) deficiency

Hello everyone. Does and one have elevated hematocrit and hemoglobin serum levels after taking pregabalin?

Hi Everyone Can anyone help me with my Iron blood tests results please. I am taking 200mg Ferrous Sulphate once a week as prescribed by my Doctor. I was originally on it daily but my dose has been gradually reduced over the course of the last year or so. I haven’t spoken to the Doctor about my results

Hi all, I have recently had blood tests done in Ireland and I'm not sure how to interpret the results, input would be greatly appreciated.Iron: 19.7 Transferrin: 2.1 TF Saturation: 37.5 Ferritin: 479 Thanks

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/

Ref. my posts last month, the augmentation has now settled down and I’m intending to start weaning off pramipexole. However, a new iron levels check has shown my serum ferritin level to be very low (12). I’m now taking iron sulphide, 3 x 200mg tabs / day - hope that will build levels up! Question

July 2024 my husband went through a detox in hospital. He became seriously ill suffering from Delirium Tremens. He has end stage liver disease - has stopped drinking. Cut a long story short he is always extremely cold even with a hot water bottle he is so cold to touch. His skin on his face has

Hi just wondered if I could get some help with my test results. To put this in context I have been feeling exhausted for the last couple of months. I've recently started doing some weight training - I've been easing in gently with 1-3 sessions a week at only 30 mins long. However I've been finding myself

Iron Bind.Cap.(TIBC) 328 range 250-450 / ug/dL Final 01 UIBC 233 range 111-343 / ug/dL Final 01 Iron 95 range 38-169 / ug/dL Final 01 Iron Saturation 29 do I need to supplement?

Posted last week. I am due to have vascular surgery in a few weeks - lost the ability to walk - major blockages in both groins. Lo and behold, the GP now wants to see me regarding thyroid levels. I am nearly 72 now! I have been taking thyroid-S for years - no problems, but I think I would like to try

I have found this information helpful and take my ferrous sulphate every other day now. [i]Efficacy of daily versus intermittent oral iron supplementation for prevention of anaemia among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis[/i] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article

Looking through my old GP test results I came across a few anti body tests which I had done about the same time they were investigating hemochromatosis. The test was negative. Does this mean it will always be negative. As in is the anti body something you’re born with or can it develop? Could I be positive

I’m a 36f from the us and I just started taking crestor 2 days ago ( I was just diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia so unfortunately even tho I am changing my diet and exercising more it will probably only take my ldl down a little bit vs what a statin can do, I was told it can reduce it as

Does anyone have a recommendation for where I can get a full panel iron fasting test with serum ferritin in the uk? Many thanks in advance

Hello, I recently got some lab results and am trying to understand the possible causes behind the following patterns: Normal B12: My total vitamin B12 levels are within the normal range. Elevated Active B12: However, my active B12 is elevated. Low Ferritin: My ferritin levels are low, indicating

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:8eea8238-2116-4138-837d-0f4b35b5ff89 A comprehensive analysis of previous intravenous Iron studies confirms that they improve IRLSS scores but not necessarily quality of life. We know that iron Therapy, preferably a quick iron infusion, should be first line

I’ve had Covid for the last two weeks and stopped my iron supplements during the infection. Can anyone shed any light on when it is safe to restart supplementing? Many thanks.

My husband's results came in yesterday: Iron Bind Cap (TIBC) 313 ug/dL, UIBC 173 ug/dL, Iron 140 ug/dL, Iron Saturation 45%, TSH 1.810 uIU/mL, Ferritin 172 ng/mL. Look to be satisfactory? Thanks so very much for the insights and guidance this group provides for us, every day.

I am not a great red meat eater or sardine lover and having had 9 months of prescribed iron tablets from the GP for anemia ask what iron supplements others safely take with Predisolone. I am having my levels checked so I will be able to gauge whether I need more iron. I was looking at Floradix which

Hi My haemoglobin was 145 -March, ferritin in 40's. I restarted b12 inj March due to severe neuro symptoms reoccurring after being changed to tablets. After a fashion! am back to monthly b12 inj. Dec tests showed MCH still overange after 2 mnthly jabs, then 3 months of monthly jabs, which I thought would

should iron supplements be stopped before FBC and Ferritin blood tests? If so how long before? Have always fasted but first time being tested after starting supplement. Thanks .