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Immunoglobulin M test

Hepatitis C antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen, and hepatitis B core antibody immunoglobulin M tested negative. On February 7, 2018, intra-operative pathology during left thyroidectomy indicated micro-papillary carcinoma.

For those who’ve tested positive for Antiphospholipid antibodies (I’ve had two samples 12 weeks apart with raised IgM cardiolipin), what dose of clexane/inhixa/enoxaparin were you prescribed? My new clinic seem to be keen on 20mg but my old clinic only used 20mg when it was empirical (best guess) treatment

Hey everyone I am a 42 year old male in NYC with no history of strokes, Lupus or any autoimmune issue. No weird symptoms. A couple of weeks ago I did an extensive series of exams because I have slight malar edema (also known as festoons). I have had the edema for a few years and it was bothering me

I have never had a blood clot, I tested positive for beta 2 glycoprotein 5 times 12 weeks apart, have had 2 early miscarriages 10-11wks and 1 ectopic pregnancy, livedo recticularis. Based off this my rheumatologist diagnosed me with antiphospholipid syndrome. Then I seen professor d cruz and he said

Long post warning but to summarise I have just been seen by rheumatology after a 6 month wait to be told that I do not have RA because all my blood tests are negative. Serum C reactive protein level 0.8 mg/L [< 5.0] Rheumatoid factor IgM level < 10 IU/mL [< 14.0] Serum anti-cyclic citrullinated

Brychni 23 hours ago•3 Replies Hello 👋 I posted this message on the Raynaud's and scleroderma group but after some research wondered if anyone here can help.me: Got my blood results back from rheumatology today, they were looking for scleroderma because of my worsening Raynaud's and finger ulcers.

Hello lovely peopleGot my blood results back from rheumatology today, they were looking for scleroderma because of my worsening Raynaud's and finger ulcers. Thankfully I tested negative for everything except the one in the title : PM Scl 100. Does anyone know what this means, if anything. To recap I

Hi all, My daughter, who has had Hashimoto's since she was 7, has been very unwell the last school year with constant throat infections, one that tested as strep, but the rest just general unwellness, fatigue, and also stomach problems, of feeling like nothing agrees with her/indigestion. Her primary

hi all Just got my latest bloods is ahead of my neurology appt tomoz and am looking for advice Serum ferritin - 37 down from 54 Serum folate >20 Serum magnesium 0.91 Platelets 120 mine are usually low Serum iron level 16 Transferrin 2.3 I’ve also got low calcium at 2.09 And High anticardiolipin

Hi, just had some more blood tests and my globulin and IgM levels are high. I understand they're linked with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Has anyone else experienced this after a recent PA diagnosis? Thanks.

I’m 50 yr old female with issues, RLS, Hashimotos, Autoimmune Atrophic Chronic Gastritis, intestinal Metaplasia, Iron Deficiency Anemia w/transfusions, B12 deficiency, and now this horrible hip and joint pain. I know if you have one Autoimmune Disease you’re likely to have more. I’ve had a full work

Following on from the interesting discussion on testing for 17p del and TP53 disruption/mutations I thought it might be worth posting this paper which sets out how this testing and analysis is done. It's published by ERIC, the European Research Initiative on CLL, and is the 2024 update of the last

Hi all. I wanted to share this site I found of a guy who got his counts fully down by drinking cordyceps tea every day. I’m about to start it. https://thankyouglennandjeff.com Best, -Matt [i]Randomised human clinical trial of cordycepin shows no significant difference in lymphocyte or immunoglobulin

last week I started Immunoglobulin replacement therapy and it has really helped me. I no longer need a nap just to be able to function, feel clear headed and able to go work out at the gym again. Thought I’d share.

I was diagnosed with Sll/Cll in 2019. Been on watch and wait since. Immunoglobulins are low and have suffered from a few infections, cellulitis, shingles, ear infections and pink eye. Oncologist had me do some Gammagaurd infusions and that seems to be keeping the infections away. So far I have had

Dears, I have a question. I am in treatment for my CLL (13q, not mutated, with monoclonal component in gamma zone) with 2 cps of Ibrutinib. Since the beginning my IgG, IgM, IgA are quite low, but I never got any treatment because I had no issues with that. The result of the treatment with Ibrutinib

What if our doctors could recommend IgG replacement therapy (IGIV or subcutaneous IgG) [u]before[/u] we became seriously ill, preventing that risk to our health, even our life? Or proactively recommend vaccination boosters or prophylactic antibiotics or antivirals? This is what a CLL specific

I didn’t want to comment on Lindloo’s post about MGUS but my story has similarities. During investigations last year2023 for PMR it was shown that I had paraprotein in my blood. I am lucky to have a very thorough GP . She was sceptical that I had PMR because ESR and CRP only slightly raised. However

CLL is well characterised as a cancer of the immune system, hence CLL specialists recommend keeping up to date with non-live vaccinations https://healthunlocked.com/cllsupport/posts/148546478/vaccinations-for-people-with-chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-cll-sll and the use of prophylactic Immunoglobulin

Hi, I'm not sure of all the facts but wonder if anyone can help advise please? it's a family member of a family member. He has been in and out of hosp this year, now in again with more breathing problems, tho has covid on top of it this time. He's recently been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy last