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Neurofibromatosis type 2

hi are there any brands that do 200mcg? I’m on 225mcg which means taking 3 pills every day . I’d rather it was 1. (I’m on 3 blood pressure pills too) Would be good it it was just a higher dose pill Unfortunately I get a different brand every time from chemist also they seem very sweet do they

The validity of tests using fingerprick blood samples has long been questioned. Some claiming they are unusably awful. Others claiming tests are as good as those done on venous blood. It is good to see a paper which has researched the questions. Unfortunately, while they did include TSH, they did not

hello forum friends I’ve just bought some cytoplan betaine and pepsin. My thinking is to raise my stomach acid to help my body better absorb nutrients. I’m just wondering have any of you tried this, and has it helped? Thanks 💜

Useful for those who've been told they are in the pre-diabetes or even diabetes range or worried about weight gain and/or raised blood sugar levels due to steroids. Although technically what we get is steroid-induced diabetes the principles of prevention and managing it are the same as Type 2 diabetes

Reducing down and have reached 16mgs. Have lost a lot of weight with low carb diet so decided to try and increase muscle mass with two basic exercises. Side to side crouch with medium resistance band and another for gluts and back holding (not lifting) weights. Oh dear, now pain in hip and knee. I

Morning all Am day 11 in cycle for a modified natural FET. Scan this morning showed lining at 5.9 and one follicle at 10. Clinic require min 7mm lining and one follicle at 14. Next scan on Fri. Any top tips/wives tales for improving lining thickness over next 48 hours?? Been eating lots of protein (

I've recently been told I have low salt levels after a blood test. I've never cut back on salt in my diet but don't eat any ultra processed foods. Initially my reading was 128 by adding a great deal of salt to my diet as advised by one gp also to cut down on my liquid intake my level was up to 134 .

had my blood tests for my diabetic review and all good apart from my Hb result. I am wondering if this is to do with PMR and also the fact that I have eaten no meat only vegetarian food. I think my GP will be asking for a routine f2f appointment at some stage so would be glad if any information.

Hi, I've been reading posts about blood sugar spikes on Prednisolone. This is all new to me. Please can someone tell me more about this. I have a strong family history of late onset type 2 diabetes and if I am at risk from being on Pred I want to do what I can to offset it. Thanks, Jane.

My blood test of 30 Sept 2024 shows a glucose reading of 45 in a range of 42-47 as prediabetic. My GP has flagged up to be discussed at next appointment. I wondered if taking Pred for 2 years and now down to 7.5 mg has any bearing on this reading before I contact the GP? The reading was 41 in the

I've read that Prednisolone can spike blood sugar levels. I have a strong family history of late onset type 2 diabetes through the generations. I have ordered a blood glucose monitor, I thought it might be a good idea, like I monitor my blood pressure too.

A paper of possible interest. But it could be turned round and made YOUR FAULT for having impaired sensitivity. And dislike the language where [i]high levels of TT3RI and TFQIFT3[/i] are referred to as if they are real substances. Not that they are indexes based on measurements. [i]Diabetes Metab

I have read a bit about the effect of Prednisolone on bone density and also on blood sugar. Can anyone give me a heads up on this as I have a family history of type 2 diabetes in later life and I have osteopenia (Dexa scan every 2-3 years)

My GP doesnt like prescribing prednisone high dose as I am TYPE 2. Started OZEMPIC 0.5 mg once a week a number of months ago. My BS ended up very low and stable. Started 25mg PRED few days ago, blood sugar rises from 7-8 to 15 a few hours after dinner each night. Next morning when I wake up its down

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The Quality Outcomes Framework does sometimes appear to be payment for prescribing statins, or gets described as such, but the actual wording is somewhat more nuanced than that. And it specifically recognises that not everyone should be on statins including patient saying no: [i]or where a statin

My method for weight reduction is for me and for other people with permanent overweight! This method change the hollow carbohydrate in another food with very low calories! Its a very good methode for weight reduce, and for a permanet same weight! The best method for a permanent weightreduction

Dear All, I'm asking you as I know you will have answers. I have a blood test arranged, not for Thyroid, I know those does and don'ts (thanks to HealthUnlocked). This test is to differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. I can go at a time I want, would it be best first thing, lunchtime

Hello medically-minded people Tryimg to decide whether to take statins or not. This is my latest cholesterol test readings. I knw that the total cholesterol level is high (as it tells me) but my diet is not bad (exercise level lowish though due to PMR) but are there any/enough mitigating factors? Due

We bang on about cutting carbs when on pred and I thought you might be interested in this article about extremely low carb diets and reversing diabetes and weight gain. It isn't in pred patients but it does show how going low carb works and that it is sustainable on a relatively low income. The only