Experiences with

Graves' disease

PGK1 and Terazosin has been discussed before on this site. A new study (link below) published on Aug 21st, 2024 The study, published Aug. 21 in Science Advances, presented evidence that PGK1 is a “rate-limiting” enzyme in energy production in the output-signaling branches, or axons, of the dopamine

We are delighted to announce that our next No Silver Bullet Zoom webinar will be taking place at 7.30pm London time on Monday, the 16th of September. Dr Filip Scheperjans will be talking to us about "The importance of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's". Please use the Eventbrite link

Dr Robert Sapolsky just posted an authoritative and helpful talk on YouTube which looks at possible causes of Alzheimer's, prospective treatments, and practical steps to minimise one's risk.I found it a fascinating and entertaining video. It probably has some relevance to Parkinson's, but in any case

I was on Abiraterone and prednisone for 6 months until June 6, 2024. My blood work: 4/25/2024 Testosterone 44 ng/dL, PSA undetectable 5/28 T 35, PSA undetectable 6/6 Stopped Abiraterone 7/8 T 968 PSA 0.21 8/19 T 1475 PSA 0.54 My MO want's to do a PSMA scan in a month. I don't see

My last PSMA pet showed an 8mm prostate tumor in my left lung. My PSA before the radiation was 1.06. 2 weeks after radiation the PSA is <.06. I'm seeing my MO tomorrow to see if he will continue to hold off on ADT. Any suggestion/recommendations? Thanks

my sons blood test shown tsh 5.48 ]045-4.5] b12 363 [190-800] vitamin d 22 [50-100] but also prolactin is high 27.77[4.04-15.2] any body knows why his prolactin high pls

Hi I had a fibroscan this morning and previously ayear ago my kpa was 23.5 and today it was 14.3 kpa..I haven't touched alcohol in 14 years but was told they will discuss it and decide if its non alcoholic or alcoholic category which totally confused me as I don't drink alcohol..I had a ultrasound 6

I have been diagnosed with Squamous cell lung cancer, I met with the respiratory doctor, who is booking me in for a pneumonectomy, has anyone had this procedure and can offer any advise

The following paper from 2020 might be of interest to those using the antiandrogen bicalutimide as a major component in their treatment programs. Much has been made of cancer cell death by ferroptosis and from this first paper it seems probable that there is some potential synergy between iron supplementation

Have had a fatty liver for some years, doctors told me to lay off to allow the liver to recover. I have done dry January every year since 2013, but carried on drinking during the week in between. Recent blood tests (2024) showed high Gamma GT's (190iUL) and ALT's (81iUL) and a subsequent Fibroscan showed

[i]fibrosis[/i] This refers to the development of scar tissue. Our body naturally wants to return our tissue and repair it to its normal structure. Most forms of acute liver injury, the liver will return it to its normal structure and size. If the injury is chronic, the rate

Hello everyone! My name is Ashley and I set up an account here for my dad (60 years old) who has been recently diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bones. I have been reading many of the posts on this website and have learned so much already. It has helped me reassure

First time having any abnormality on my ultrasound for PBC check up. I was diagnosed about 7 years ago labs mostly within normal range with slight elevations in liver function here and there. On urso, have bloating and a little weight gain. I am wondering if anyone has this result and did they feel

Thanks a million History: 2009 Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease. Total thyroidectomy in 2009 DIO2 test - 2x faulty genes.. don’t covert correctly

I've been on Flomax (tamsulosin) since my positive biopsy in June 2022. In that time, I've had 2 years of ADT and 44 sessions of proton radiation, and am now done with treatments and all other drugs for the time being. It was initially prescribed at 2x/day, which was helpful during and after radiation

Hi. I've gotten of pexola and circadin(melatonin, which made my rls worst)with many sleepless nights.Thereafter I had surgery and was prescribed tramadol for pain. I noticed my rls was so much better while I was on this. So I've started taking one tramadol or tramacet at 7pm Just afraid of going through

My metastatic prostate diagnosis was established three years ago by biopsy (Gleason 9) and PMSA that showed "innumerable osseous lesions" throughout my skeleton. I was started on ADT and initially responded well. However, my PSA has now risen to 0.7. So my oncologist ordered a repeat PET/PMSA that

My dad is 71 and has decompensated liver from Cirrhosis. He had had a transplant assessment and has been told he isn't currently physically strong enough. They will see him again in a few weeks.I'm finding the decisions he is making regarding his care and health difficult. Are there any helplines I can

I’ve not heard of Sparganii (sparganium) before but it’s not new to TCM. This herb combination is apparently a classic TCM treatment for CRPC. Wu, L., Chen, H., Long, Y. et al. Exploring the mechanism of action of Sparganii Rhizoma-Curcumae Rhizoma for in treating castration-resistant prostate cancer

I would like to know if anyone in this group is participating in this clinical trial [u]DB RCT for Specialized Phototherapy in Parkinson's Disease. (LIGHT-PD[/u]) ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT04453033 Sponsor PhotoPharmics, Inc. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04453033?locStr=United%20States&country