Experiences with

Low carbohydrate diet

I had been weirdly regretful that I wasn't suffering from inflammation previously, so I wasn't able to rejoice in it going away with low carb. I have eaten very carby meals on about 4 occasions in the last 18 months, with no apparent side effects. Until last night, when I was sat in front of a plate

Hello, forum. I’ve experienced increasing shortness of breath in the past three years, which resulted in a mild asthma diagnosis and a reliever prescribed for exercise (I’m an otherwise active 38 year old). Persistent and worsening problems led to steroid inhalers of increasing strength and then finally

I am confused regarding my peak flows, does my graph look normal without medication? I have not been diagnosed with asthma as of yet. As you can see, my peak flow started dropping Thurs 10th Feb PM to average of 550-570. On the following Mon 14th Feb, I tested positive for covid. Should I redo my

Hi All, I have suffered from Generalised Anxiety and Panic Disorder for around 17 years. I have probably had about three periods during this time where it has been very difficult, though I feel like the past 6 months have been the hardest. I moved from Australia to Jakarta, Indonesia in November, which

Has anyone experienced a drop in peak flow with COVID? My peak flows have been within 8% of my personal best of 660 (predicted 640) for 3 weeks without asthma medication. Last Thursday, I noticed my peak flow had reduced to 570 which is a 15% drop and I had cold symptoms. By Monday, I tested positve

I have gluten ataxia however after three years on the gluten free diet I continue to get worse . The dietician can see I'm sticking to the gluten-free diet . What else can I be ?

Ataxia UK Annual Conference: Gluten-free diet tips for gluten ataxia patients At the 2021 Ataxia UK Annual Conference, there was an interesting session from Professor Marios Hadjivassiliou and Emma Foster on immune and gluten ataxias. During the Q and A session, Emma Foster, who is a Senior Ataxia Nurse

Hi Everyone Just wondering could I be over medicated I started taking 100 mg in June, my last blood test was 27 August Results being Serum free T4 level / normality - above range/ results 22.3 pmol/L (12-22) Serum TSH Level 0.76 mu/L (0.3-4.2) I don’t particularly feel myself, blood pressure is high

When diagnosed with PMR...within 2 months I was diagnosed prediabetic. I was already overweight from steroids for lung issues a few years ago, and hadn't been able to shift the excess. I went onto the keto diet, while on 15mg steroids. I lost a stone in 7 weeks but as soon as I stopped it it went back

I find that following a gluten free diet is very difficult because I have always had a love for spicy foods, but to make up for not going out to eat, or buying takeaways, we always cook our meat, fish, and vegetables with plenty of spices added. But I’m still getting Coeliac symptoms like bloating,

A recent X-Ray reveals that my lungs are hyperinflated which may be a factor in extreme breathlessness and low peak flow (40) diagnosed as chronic asthma. Does anyone have experience of hyperinflation and its treatment?

My peak flow is usually 800. It has dropped the last few days to 720 do I need to panic? Thanks

I've been recently diagnosed with high cholesterol & would just like some advice & help where to start with a low fat diet. My GP has refered me to a specialist, but while I wait any hints would be appreciated. Thanks

Hello! Can anyone help me with my blood test results please? My symptoms are tiredness, weight gain, brain fog, difficulty forming sentences, heart palpitations, joint pain, inflamed gallbladder. I’ve described my symptoms to the GP and have been dismissed three times now, and can’t afford to pay for

Just tried subtle badger's idea for toad in the hole as Yorkshire puddings instead. Doubled the quantities and cooked in muffin tins. Made 6 (very) large ones. Surprisingly delicious and felt like a real treat for Sunday dinner. Give them a go!

How do I manage my blood sugars on Prednisolone at 15 mg per day. I am a type 2 diabetic on insulin injections 4 times a day, plus Metformin 2 gms. My blood sugar levels are astronomical in spite of a low carb diet and exercise. Prior to my PMR diagnosis 7 months ago I was attending my gym 3 times per

So I got quite ill. Went down to 87% in the ambulance, struggled to get my sats up even with oxygen driven neb. Got discharged anyway. Is this normal? Been in and out of A&E multiple times this week alone. Admitted twice since the start of the year, etc. I'm really struggling even now. My sats still

I have been wandering around the internet most of the week after receiving the suggestion I may have auto immune hepatitis. I am a little bit lost because I come from having another illness (pancreatitis) and was wondering if you have many people on this site who have found you in a similar way? You

Sorry all for not posting in a while. I am a high school counselor and we have been on summer break. I have been doing some mini renovations around my house, traveling and honestly getting caught up on sleep and family time from the craziness of the last year and a half. I went to my GP last week

I’ve always been underweight but I’ve lost a little more recently and want to put it back on. I have a gluten free diet, fairly healthy diet (but love crisps 😂) don’t like sweet stuff. Anyone have advice on this? Any good protein mixes/shakes recommended? Thanks x