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Ferritin blood test

Hi guys. Haven't been on here in a long time but recently I seem to have come across a combination of meds & supplements that really seem to have worked for me. So I've had IBS for over 30 years (mainly IBS C but regular episodes of IBS D too) and more or less managed it for many years, up until entering

Hello everyone, I have been reading posts for a short while. After today I feel the need to write a little about myself and hope to receive some advice. I am 65yrs, I am Hyperthyroid also Asthma and IBS. The last few months I have had both joint shoulder , arm, lower neck ,hip, elbow, left foot

I have just had these blood test results back after 8 weeks without any medication after 18 months on block and replace therapy. Had a telephone appointment with the specialist nurse who said my levels were perfect. I feel pretty good at the moment although I did feel dreadful for 10 days after finishing

Hi, anyone seen any research on different blood groups and propensity for / correlation with MPN? I have seen only one abstract of some Indian research from 2018. Seems a field of enquiry where there ought to be easily accessible and large scale results given that we MPNers are all having regular blood

I’ve been given 4 months ADT holiday with no treatment Then more blood tests to see how things are going. I was finding it hard to concentrate when reading as I was so tired. I’m already feeling more awake after 2 days of stopping Abiraterone and my balance seems to be improving. Doing some gym work

Good morning my MPN family, Yesterday my husband tested positive for Covid, then I decided to take test too and was positive. After that I went to contact my MPN team and request antiviral Paxlovid medication. I was not able to get through my MPN team as I was hoping then I called 111 and as I was talking

Hi just need a bit of advice please. For the last 18 years I have been on 60mcg of liothyronine until earlier this year when when a routine blood test in the morning which was supposedly for something else also was combined with thyroid health also apparently. As my morning dose of 40 mcg had only been

On a blood test from my GP 3 weeks ago the results showed blasts, where previously I hadn’t had any. Obviously this caused me a great deal of worry. I had blood taken on Tuesday and spoke to haematologist this afternoon. He said he’d looked at the blood film on both tests himself and couldn’t see anything

Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus — one that could pave the way for new treatments An imbalance of T cells, which play a key role in the body’s immune response, could explain most cases of the disease, according to new research. By Aria Bendix A key mystery behind one of the

Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus — one that could pave the way for new treatments An imbalance of T cells, which play a key role in the body’s immune response, could explain most cases of the disease, according to new research. By Aria Bendix A key mystery behind one of the

Help please. I had thyroiditis some years ago (lost 2 dress sizes - great) but then went hypo. I was first prescribed levothyroxine 75mcg, later increased to 100mcg. However, since starting the meds, I became heat intolerant, gained far too much weight and am always exhausted (not menopausal - went

Hi All, I am new here. I am 26 years old and was told 2 years ago(in 2022) that I probably have fibromyalgia. I was doing okay then, but now I am in a lot of pain. I was recently told again this year that I probably have fibromyalgia, but I'm still not sure if its true. The first time I was told was

I recently posted about being put on Levothyroxine by my GP who referred me to Endocrinologist (still waiting for an appointment). GP put me on 25mcg on a trial basis because NHS test don't show issues with thyroid. My first week on Levo, I felt an improvement in fatigue. I could sing again too!

Wow! Hard to believe that it’s been a year since I had quadruple bypass heart surgery following an Nstemi heart attack. I am so grateful. This last month has been pretty eventful too. I got the opportunity to thank two people that really contributed to my path of treatment and therefore my rebirth

Hi all, hope you are doing well 😊 I already posted some time ago, and for all the results you can check the BIO, as they are the most up-to-date at the moment. In the meantime, my GP referred me for an ultrasound, which I will have on August 13th, and for a consultation with an endocrinologist, which

I've been on watch and wait going on 7 years. I feel very good and I wouldn't know I had anything if my blood test didn't come out wonky. Went to the hematologist today and am in need of treatment. I'm starting O+A in a couple of weeks and getting nervous. I think I'm most worried about navigating

Hi everyone. Had an annual health check. They did a finger prick test. It said my cholesterol is 7.6 and my HDL above 2.6. Poor machine was unable to calculate LDL but my triglycerides were o.8. I was told that HDL is bad when it is too high...so here wo go... what on earth am I supposed to do with

Hi I just wanted to know if anyone could advise or might have a similar problem I also have hypothyroidism and Hashimotos. I have all the systems of B12 deficiency; fatigue, weight loss, balance problems , brain fog, memory, numb toes, tingling sensation in my legs, swollen ankles especially my left

Hey folks, Not entirely sure where to start here, first post. - I recently had a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) due to some on-going issues which were identified as gallstones. - During this, and also backed up by biopsy/blood tests it seems I have some issues going on with my liver L3 fibrosis

Hi I just wanted to know if anyone could advise or might have a similar problem I have all the systems of B12 deficiency; fatigue, weight loss, balance problems , brain fog, memory, numb toes, tingling sensation in my legs, swollen ankles especially my left one and vision problems with my right eye drooping