Experiences with

Graves' disease

Does anyone's rheumatologist order a CRP HS blood test? I heard of CRP, but not this one. Is it solely for heart disease, or something to do with other diseases too like Lupus?? Mine was high.

When the heart is beating normally, it is referred to as ‘sinus rhythm’. An extra beat (ectopic beat) can trigger a short circuit, and a fast heartbeat. It can travel down an extra pathway and up the normal conduction system. If this continues, palpitations can result. For more information, please download

Seven months ago my PSA was 0.06. Three months ago PSA at my URO’s office was 0.11. I asked him if xtandi was beginning to fail me, he would not give me a answer. March 11th PSA at my MO’s office PSA was < 0.1. MO was happy with that number. I get checked again the 25th of this month at my URO. I

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If you are in persistent/constant bradycardic (40-60ish bpm) afib can you still have “attacks” of afib? Sort of ad-hoc exasperation of say breathlessness, chest pressure etc. I’m not even sure that question makes any sense… we are still trying to sort out what are “afib symptoms” and what isn’t after

This has probably been mentioned before but just thought I'd post it for any forum members from Norway. B12-Foreningen https://www.b12-foreningen.no/ Another link for Norway below. https://www.b12info.com/very-useful-links/ PAS (Pernicious Anaemia Society) accepts members from across the world.

"White coat syndrome, or white coat hypertension, is the term for when you get a high blood pressure reading in a doctor's office and a normal reading at home. The anxiety of being around doctors in white coats can make your blood pressure rise. Most people don't need treatment if their blood pressure

Hello. I know this forum is about advanced prostate cancer. I’m really hoping I’m not there yet. I had a RP June 2023 I just got the results from my forth PSA test the first three were a post prostatectomy PSA test and all three were 0.02 this last one was a PSA, total. That’s what the Urologist wanted

Hi all,I have recently gone back In to AF and just seen my cardiologist after having an echo and 24 hour monitor. The echo has shown the hearts looks OK with a good EF and moderate dilation of left atrium, the monitor showed my HR anywhere between low 70's and mid 120's with an average of 94! The cardiologist

Hello, My daughter who is 9 years old has just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am really shocked because she has no obvious symptoms other than her growth has slowed a bit, which we thought might be connected to her use of inhaled steroids for asthma. Has anyone else got a child with an underactive

The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are always accessible on this pinned post: [i]Forum Posting Guidelines[/i] https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/148183676/forum-posting-guidelines We ask that all members read them and very much hope you do so. However, in time, we can forget

hi all! I have really active Rheumatoid Arthritis and I’ve just had a steroid injection 120ml feeling a little tired after it and a bit of headache is it normal? And do these injections actually work your own story’s will be hugely appreciated Thanks 😊

Hello, wondering if anyone has a good experience with compression socks for long haul travel? I do experience some feet swelling these days during the day which usually goes away with elevation for a brief period of time. I have flights coming up in the 7 to 14 hour range so am thinking that apart

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common rhythm disturbance of the heart which may cause rapid irregular palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness or fatigue. Sometimes it is hardly noticed by the patient. In such cases it is often picked up by routine examination of the pulse listening to the heart or recording

Hi guys, I have previously been taking a multivitamin but many on here are dubios about efficacy. Can anyone recommend a thyroid supplement for underactive thyroid please ? Thanks in advance, Simon.

Hi I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid in Jan this year. GP said it was 36. It has come down to 30. I was on 50mg of levothyroxine but had a awful time on them. They reduced to 12.5mg and slowly increased to 37mg. I have now been taking 50mg for three days and again now feel terrible, I'm emotional

Out of desperation I am writing this -we are looking for nothing short of a miracle. My husband was diagnosed in 2021 at age 45 with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. We have 3 small children ages 7,3 and 2 and we need something to give my husband time with his family. Sharing our journey in hopes that it can

Seems relevant here as well as PAS where I have just posted this: [i]Autoimmune disorders found to affect around one in ten people[/i] [i]A new population-based study of 22 million people shows that autoimmune disorders now affect about one in ten individuals. The work, published in The Lancet

4 years ago in 2019 my thyroid levels were showing underactive borderline I managed to get into normal range and all I did was take Seamoss gel. However it's returned and now my TSH is 10.38 and T4 around 9. I do feel lethargic and fatigued and the GP wants to stick me on to a low dose of levo.. I don't

I am 63 with high risk PCa. I was diagnosed with PSA of 30 and Gleason 9 in December. Biopsy and MRI showed all 12 cores malignant with "likelihood of extra-capsular extension". PSMA PET scan showed no mets as of December 15. I began treatment on February 26 with a week of Casodex followed by a Lupron