Experiences with

Phosphate test

Hi dear community, My dad who has been diagnosed with mHSPC and bone mets had his restaging after undergoing triple therapy (check bio for more details). So far we‘ve only seen blood results which looked encouraging with a dropping PSA and alkaline phosphate. However at his bone scan it said that

Any issues about taking Phosphate Sandoz? And also when to take? I’ve to take this after my iron infusion. Ta!

This forum is, obviously, primarily for thyroid issues. But, as most know, the parathyroid glands are physically adjacent to thyroid tissue. And it is well-known that some thyroid treatments (thyroidectomy and radio-active iodine for two) can result in damage to the parathyroids. We usually have four

So, finally bit the bullet and booked in for an mot.. all good for liver, kidney, cholesterol etc... but found my phosphate levels were low.. waiting on more results for this.. anybody else's phosphate levels been flagged ?

Hi in my last appointment with my Medical Oncologist she recommended me due the insurance coverage issues to reduce the dosage from 1000 mg with empty stomach to 250 mg and 5 mg prednisone with a low fat breakfast,I am stage four with Mets to bones ,lymph nodes.skull!! I am concerned about it , I don

Hi looking for advice. I am currently waiting on confirmed diagnosis of anca vasculitis but based on my symptoms and anti-mpo test it looks like I have it. I am on prednisolone but also rivaroxiban as I had a pulmonary embolism recently. I have had a bad reaction to iron infusion that caused calcium

Hi everyone, my Dad’s PSA at the end of 2023 was 0.008. This year (2024), PSA had some fluctuations: 0.024, 0.029, 0.026, 0.025. PSMA Pet showed one small spot on the rib which was radiated by Dr. Kishan at UCLA. After SBRT, PSA was 0.015, and then in August was 0.022. He started having pain recently

Super interesting N=1 case study from the PSMA experts in Germany. Like me, you've probably never heard of transketolase or why you would even want to inhibit it. Turns out transketolase is a thiamine-dependent enzyme that serves as the rate-limiting enzyme in the non-oxidative branch of the Pentose

hello all So I had an Iron IV (first ever) on Tuesday morning and then went to the boxing club Thursday evening and literally when I finished I ended up having body aches and mild shivers felt like a flu coming on however no flu came just these body aches they have now cleared and som dizziness remains

A recent blood test shows that my Phosphate is slightly below range (see attached photo). My daily diet consists of eggs, chicken, milk and fish. I also supplement magnesium, Vit D, Vit C, Selenium and a few others to support my thyroid as I am currently on Levothyroxine.

My father was diagnosed in April 2021 with advanced prostate cancer . His PSA was 6491 and 4 out of 12 cores were tested positive Gleason score 8. MRI dscovered 4 pelvic enlarged lymph nodes and two masses in prostate . He started Eligard in May 2021 and biculatamide for 30 days ; in June 2021 his PSA

My father was diagnosed in April 2021 with advanced prostate cancer . His PSA was 6491 and 4 out of 12 cores were tested positive Gleason score 8. MRI dscovered 4 pelvic enlarged lymph nodes and two masses in prostate . He started Eligard in May 2021 and biculatamide for 30 days ; in June 2021 his PSA

I was diagnosed with PBC and 2017. My alkaline phosphate levels were 277. I was told I was gonna go in the liver transplant list or I was going to die. I was prescribed URSODIOL and Oclavia. My levels started to go down, but I was starting to have a reaction from the Oclavia, causing me to have eczema

Hi This post isn’t about me (a recovering alcoholic, sober 3.5yrs!) but my completely normal, low level of alcohol intake, partner! He had some bloods run as part of a routine check up for his age (46) and they’ve had him back in for full LFTs / scan next week as his ALP was 139.. When I say normal

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone is being prescribed compounded Levothyroxine capsules without any fillers. I used to get mine from a company called BCM specials that used to supply to Boots the chemist but unortunately they no longer supply this medicine. The capsules only contained Levothyroxine

This paper looks at the 2011 guidelines and reassesses advice. In general, recommendations are lower. Still no acknowledgement of vitamin D intolerance issues. However, some impressive graphics! [i]Revisiting Vitamin D Guidelines: A Critical Appraisal of the Literature[/i] [i]Michael F. Holick

Hi All My husband had a liver transplant in 2017 and has been mostly well since. He had NASH cirrhosis and liver cancer. He had a set of bloods on Monday unrelated to his liver but his liver function was tested. We were called the next day as ther were some surprising results which have worried him

Recently had a scan and have been diagnosed with osteopenia. Doctor prescribed Fosamax. Sounds like phosphate. Is ot compatible with CK 3b?

This last few months since I was diagnosed with PBC were incredibly hard, filled with uncertainty and fear, but I want to share some positive results from following a gradual increase in medication and dietary changes. Although I struggled at first with Urso, and had to start with a slow dose increase

Hi all, my dad (68) was diagnosed with high volume metastatic stage 4 PCa in November 2024. He was put on Decapeptyl injections every 3 months, and started triplet therapy in January (darolutamide + docetaxel). I wanted to share some updates and ask for your opinions on his progress: November 2024