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should I wait to see an endocrinologist?
I have been taking medication for an MPN ( high platelets) and about 2 years ago, it was observed that I had problems with fluctuating TSH levels. I reduced the medication by over 50% ( Interferon Alpha). I currently have some symptoms of hypothyroidism ( severe eyebrow loss, hair loss, weight gain
I have been taking medication for an MPN ( high platelets) and about 2 years ago, it was observed that I had problems with fluctuating TSH levels. I reduced the medication by over 50% ( Interferon Alpha). I currently have some symptoms of hypothyroidism ( severe eyebrow loss, hair loss, weight gain
Florence1961
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Thyroid UK
10 years ago
What is the treatment for Sweet's syndrome?
The main form of treatment for Sweet's syndrome is the steroid (corticosteroid), prednisone. After steroids, first-line treatments include colchicine and potassium iodide. They can be given instead of or alongside steroid medication. Second-line treatments include indomethacin, clofazimine, ciclosporin
The main form of treatment for Sweet's syndrome is the steroid (corticosteroid), prednisone. After steroids, first-line treatments include colchicine and potassium iodide. They can be given instead of or alongside steroid medication. Second-line treatments include indomethacin, clofazimine, ciclosporin
Shell567
Sweet's Syndrome UK
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Sweet's Syndrome UK
10 years ago
I need your help!
Hi all.Please advise me with your experience. After 9 years of just venesections and aspirin to treat my PV, I am told it's time to start treatment to lower my platelets. As I am 47 and have always said that i don't want hydroxie because of the leukemia risk, my heam has told me it's my choice whether
Hi all.Please advise me with your experience. After 9 years of just venesections and aspirin to treat my PV, I am told it's time to start treatment to lower my platelets. As I am 47 and have always said that i don't want hydroxie because of the leukemia risk, my heam has told me it's my choice whether
harleydavidson
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
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Unfair treatm ty tent for geno type1 4 5 6
I have just read that Nice have recomended the new non interferon. treatment for hep c that we all have been waiting for...the shock is that they are not treating geno type 4 with the new drugs while most other geno types get treated...i have cirhossis and failed on interferon after 48wks of treatment
I have just read that Nice have recomended the new non interferon. treatment for hep c that we all have been waiting for...the shock is that they are not treating geno type 4 with the new drugs while most other geno types get treated...i have cirhossis and failed on interferon after 48wks of treatment
226mt
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British Liver Trust
10 years ago
hep c treatment
hi hope everyone is as well as could be does anyone know or been on the triple treatment for hep c genoe type 3 interferon ,ribovirin,sofosbuvir this treatment is for 13wks would like to know more about it if anyone can help thanks
hi hope everyone is as well as could be does anyone know or been on the triple treatment for hep c genoe type 3 interferon ,ribovirin,sofosbuvir this treatment is for 13wks would like to know more about it if anyone can help thanks
lippy_lou
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British Liver Trust
10 years ago
Is it fine giving pegInterferon injection and erythropoitin 40,000 IU on same day?
My mother got anemia during HCV treatment with PegInterferon alfa 2b 100 mg and ribavarin 1000 mg/day
My mother got anemia during HCV treatment with PegInterferon alfa 2b 100 mg and ribavarin 1000 mg/day
arunbansal504
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British Liver Trust
10 years ago
PV side effects and denied Pegasus Interferon
Hello! Now this one is just for the ladies! I am not too sure if it is a side effect but i keep getting irregular periods and they are really getting me down now! Did anyone else get these?? I've been checked out for all sorts and have nothing but PV so I think it must be down to that as my periods have
Hello! Now this one is just for the ladies! I am not too sure if it is a side effect but i keep getting irregular periods and they are really getting me down now! Did anyone else get these?? I've been checked out for all sorts and have nothing but PV so I think it must be down to that as my periods have
noodles26
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
What over the counter meds for stomach upset can I take with Warfarin? Before Warfarin I took Alka Seltzer and Pepto Bismol.
I was told I can take gas x and imodium. Are there any other OTC meds I can take without aspirin? Thank you.
I was told I can take gas x and imodium. Are there any other OTC meds I can take without aspirin? Thank you.
loretta1106
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Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
10 years ago
Are all my symptoms Hep C related or is it something else?
Last November I had a liver review with my Consultant re. my Hep C. For various personal reasons I cannot commit to treatment and am hoping for a new drug for Genotype 3 that doesn't contain interferon to come along before I pop my clogs. I took a list of all my worsening symptoms and was sent for an
Last November I had a liver review with my Consultant re. my Hep C. For various personal reasons I cannot commit to treatment and am hoping for a new drug for Genotype 3 that doesn't contain interferon to come along before I pop my clogs. I took a list of all my worsening symptoms and was sent for an
patti62
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British Liver Trust
10 years ago
Interferon 2a or Pegasys----how different are they regarding effect on the body and possible molecular remission?
Hi everyone, I am 74 years old, have ET, Jak2 and exon12 negative. I have been on interferon 2a for 2 1/2 years and am sick of having painful legs and lower back. My bloods are normal, platelets 250-300. I would like to stop the meds but haem is reluctant. Would there be any point in switching to Pegasys
Hi everyone, I am 74 years old, have ET, Jak2 and exon12 negative. I have been on interferon 2a for 2 1/2 years and am sick of having painful legs and lower back. My bloods are normal, platelets 250-300. I would like to stop the meds but haem is reluctant. Would there be any point in switching to Pegasys
graymare
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
hydroxycarbamide side effects
Hello! I have been switched from interferon to hydroxycarbamide...after 1 week on 500mg a day i felt much brighter within myself...until i went to my haemotologist!my platelets had shot up!now i'm on 1g a day and having some strange side effects....migraines, upset stomach - feel like i am losing weight
Hello! I have been switched from interferon to hydroxycarbamide...after 1 week on 500mg a day i felt much brighter within myself...until i went to my haemotologist!my platelets had shot up!now i'm on 1g a day and having some strange side effects....migraines, upset stomach - feel like i am losing weight
noodles26
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
PV Hangover!
Morning! Does anyone else wake up and feel hungover?I haven't touched a drop of alcohol and yet feel like i've had one too many cosmo's! I've been on interferon for a month now and I am just fed up of the side effects!I'm 26 and feel like i've aged 10 years within the last month!! I'm realy struggling
Morning! Does anyone else wake up and feel hungover?I haven't touched a drop of alcohol and yet feel like i've had one too many cosmo's! I've been on interferon for a month now and I am just fed up of the side effects!I'm 26 and feel like i've aged 10 years within the last month!! I'm realy struggling
noodles26
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
Difficulty injecting Fragmin
Hello everybody, I have to inject fragmin daily and interferon 3x a week but since sunday i am struggling with the fragmin injecton. It feel like the tip of the needle just won't go into the skin as my skin is feeling very bruised from all the injections. it's strange as the interferon goes in fine
Hello everybody, I have to inject fragmin daily and interferon 3x a week but since sunday i am struggling with the fragmin injecton. It feel like the tip of the needle just won't go into the skin as my skin is feeling very bruised from all the injections. it's strange as the interferon goes in fine
noodles26
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
Peg Interferon - Anyone found bone structure changing?
Hi The meds we are taking affect the bone. Has anyone noticed any changes in their joints / bone structure? I am on Pegylated Inteferon and I think I am noticing some changes but cannot be 100% sure. Sherry.
Hi The meds we are taking affect the bone. Has anyone noticed any changes in their joints / bone structure? I am on Pegylated Inteferon and I think I am noticing some changes but cannot be 100% sure. Sherry.
Sherry2
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
New to PV
Hello! I have been recently diagnosed with PV and have been on Interferon for a week now but I am experiencing really achey legs, it literally feels like my bone could snap! Did anyone else experience this? I am hoping it goes soon! I am having to go to hospital for regular venesections and my blood
Hello! I have been recently diagnosed with PV and have been on Interferon for a week now but I am experiencing really achey legs, it literally feels like my bone could snap! Did anyone else experience this? I am hoping it goes soon! I am having to go to hospital for regular venesections and my blood
noodles26
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
Considering changing from Hu to Interferon and need support to make right decision.
Diagnosed with ET Oct. 2011 and been on Hu ever since different dosages. I am doing well and now my dosage is reduced to 1gr. one day and rest week days 500mg. I am also on 75mg aspirin and Bisoprolol 1.25mg a day. My platelets are under control. Hu side effects are anxiety, fatigue, restlessness, chemo
Diagnosed with ET Oct. 2011 and been on Hu ever since different dosages. I am doing well and now my dosage is reduced to 1gr. one day and rest week days 500mg. I am also on 75mg aspirin and Bisoprolol 1.25mg a day. My platelets are under control. Hu side effects are anxiety, fatigue, restlessness, chemo
light
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MPN Voice
10 years ago
Peg interferon versus interferon alpha. I've read that interferon alpha can have an effect on the thyroid.
Is there any medical evidence that peg interferon is a better alternative if this is shown to be a side effect of interferon alpha? Has anyone else had the experience of changing types of interferon?
Is there any medical evidence that peg interferon is a better alternative if this is shown to be a side effect of interferon alpha? Has anyone else had the experience of changing types of interferon?
Florence1961
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MPN Voice
11 years ago
Hi I have et and am on interferon a. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a right breast Mastectomy and a week later had a tia which is
thought to be caused by my blood becoming sticky during op, cancer was found in the sentel node that was removed but I can't have another op due to it being considered to risky and the only option is radiotherapy but I'm worried how this will react with my medication and about having radiotheapy. has
thought to be caused by my blood becoming sticky during op, cancer was found in the sentel node that was removed but I can't have another op due to it being considered to risky and the only option is radiotherapy but I'm worried how this will react with my medication and about having radiotheapy. has
josiede
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MPN Voice
11 years ago
Patients' hepatitis C victory
Alliance Ukraine has achieved an agreement to secure a considerable discount with pharmaceutical companies over prices, resulting in far greater accessibility to the required Pegylated Interferon treatment for patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C: Read our coverage of this news development
Alliance Ukraine has achieved an agreement to secure a considerable discount with pharmaceutical companies over prices, resulting in far greater accessibility to the required Pegylated Interferon treatment for patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C: Read our coverage of this news development
Hep_C_News_team
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Hepatitis C Trust
11 years ago
Is anyone with PV on interferon?
I had a stroke last year and was diagnosed with PV. I have been on hydroxycarbamide for the past 18 months which has been no problem, apart from mouth ulcers, but I have felt great. Because I am relatively young, my consultant has advised me to change to interferon alpha within the next couple of weeks
I had a stroke last year and was diagnosed with PV. I have been on hydroxycarbamide for the past 18 months which has been no problem, apart from mouth ulcers, but I have felt great. Because I am relatively young, my consultant has advised me to change to interferon alpha within the next couple of weeks
jogging1
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MPN Voice
11 years ago
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