Experiences with

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.

I'd like to apologise in advance for maybe a bit of a long ranty post, this seems like a wonderful community and I could really use some third party opinions on my situation. And for some context I'm a 26 year old, caucasian South African woman. I'm currently suspecting having an autoimmune disease

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

I've been seen in my local severe asthma clinic and my consultant has said that because I'm using more than 3 packs of steroids a year that he was going to see if I'm eligible for Biologicals, I have a normal IgE count (However I am under immunology as all my other Immunoglobulins are deficient) and

Having completed my O and V treatment 12 months ago my immunoglobulins still haven’t recovered. This has led to me having repeatedly caught chest infections despite having an antibiotic everyday . Eventually I have been authorised Curvitru infusions, I had my first instruction last week. I’m to do the

Hi All, I posted some of this on a recent thread but decided to post it separately in case others interested. I've been thinking a lot ( when my brain allows me to) about how some forum members report B12 deficiency symptoms with normal or above range serum B12 results. Some report B12 deficiency

Hi everyone,Sorry for the long silence, I have not been well, been coughing up blood. Sputum been alittle bloody- clumps of blood . Daily blood and mouth been so sore with blisters and ulcers until I had difficulty swallowing. It keeps coming back recurring over and over . So , I saw a new chest consultant

Hi all My previous post is here https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/151438493/newbie-hyperactive-hashis-who-knows-advice-needed. My thoughts in the next post to avoid this one being much too long! I'd be grateful for your input? Thanks In short, I'm constantly physically exhausted

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.

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

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