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Phosphate test

Hi. Can anyone remind me what the optimal levels on a medichecks test are for the above levels please? Many thanks in advance.

I had reduced prami very slowly from 5 x.088 down to two at night. After hols I decided to go cold turkey and stop. I take 2 tramadol x 50mg at 7oc. Quit alcahol as twas a trigger. I stay up as long as I can and about an hr before bedtime take 1mg Noctamid n sleep right thru. I don't want to become dependent

Had posted this earlier but am reposting. These is the summary from dad’s genetic testing report. The detailed numbers report is attached in the reply section below As of now he is on hormone therapy. Does the report indicate more options for him in the future Thanks 😊

In May of this year my Ferritin level was 11 (range 15-200) and I was given Ferrous Fumarate and told to have bloods done again in a few months. My recent results were 19. I know Ferritin levels are notoriously slow to rise but I was surprised at the very slow progress....Does this seem right?

I have only read this abstract - once, and very quickly - hence no real comments. But patients preferring combination treatment is hardly a surprise. We'd probably prefer our own nicely working thyroid - which would be producing T4 and T3. Wouldn't it? [i]Treatment Preferences in Patients with Hypothyroidism

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.

since he started 50mg euthyrox his anxiety got worse . he is tsh is fraxuated from normall to 5.82 and back down 3.82 a week later waS 5.45 should he take thyroxine doesent help .he also has fear dont know if euthyrox is helping or making things worse .he also has higher prolactin .low testerone

I have had hypothyroidism for over 20 years I am in my 50's now and feeling symptomatic again hair falling out, waking up in the night anxiety, cold hands and feet feeling weaker than I should . No motivation. In UK you have to ask GP to see endocrinologist this is my 1st battle then you have to

Has anyone had very high B12 ? My B12 has been 2000 for years .. I have peripheral neuropathy which I was told 21 years ago was caused by low B12 .. had 12 weekly b12 injections and then they were stopped as my b12 so high 🤷‍♀️ I’m also on thyroid meds T4 and T3 .. I also have high ferritin .. My GP

I have been diagnosed with intermediate non-favorable risk prostate cancer. Currently, we are conducting Decipher testing along with PSMA PET and genetic testing. My father is a prostate cancer survivor; he had brachytherapy 12 years ago, then experienced a recurrence at 78 and underwent intensity-modulated

Me and my boyfriend have had unprotected sex a bunch of times and usually we are fine. We did it recently. I just got on birth control I think for almost 3 weeks I’ve been on it? And suddenly my discharge has started to change it was a bit of a yellowish color at first so I thought maybe it was an infection

hi all just was wondering 3 weeks ago the doctor told me to put my thyroxine down to 150 mg the first I was on holiday where I ended up having to wear sunglasses all week due to swollen eyes then I got infected dermatitis on my hand needing antibiotics for a week as soon as I got home I ended up with

I just discovered this wonderful site. I am 69, female, and live in Quebec, Canada. I have had RLS since I my youth and can identify with so many of your struggles. When officially diagnosed in my 20’s, I was prescribed clonazepam which helped for a few years. I then was referred to a neurologist and

Hello everyone I was diagnosed with PMR 4 years ago and each time I reduce I get another flare up. I am trying to reduce to zero as advised by my GP. I started at 4mg down to 3 and a half after 2 weeks then down to 3mg. Now my aches and pains have got worse so I have gone back to 4mg again. ESR

How is everyone doing lately with their PBC? For some of us, the temps are cooler - maybe helping with less itching. Do you feel you are still living life as best you can despite any of the symptoms that may occur unexpectedly in your day? We all have PBC so differently, don't we? I hope you all try

Got this NGS report from the genetic testing lab for dad , 83. He has metastates to various bones but no organs. Currently on Orgovyx and Xtandi 120 mg. Seems to be tolerating them well apart from hot flashes. Will be doing bloodwork this week and meeting the MO Would appreciate any insights

Hi everyone, Firstly, I wanted to mention that I'm trying my best to remain resilient through this rollercoaster of hormonal fluctuations, but I must admit, I do falter at times. Today, I find myself confined to bed, feeling rather overwhelmed. However, knowing that there are others who can relate keeps

I have have been diagnosed with an under-active thyroid for about 20 years. As an ex-nurse it is my understanding that if it is broken it isn’t going to start working again! But my last blood results came back showing FREE T4 @ 52.8 normal-7.9 -16 serum THS 1.8 ( 0.3 -5.0) On 27/03/24 the results

I'm a 77 year old male and after bouncing around in Stage 3b for a couple of years I started to get much lower results of 30 or 33, then my latest is Stage 4 at 26 eGFR. All other renal profile serum results are normal and my urine tests for albumin/creatinine ratio are normal. I've cut out added sugar

I have developed eczema to the extent that I now have an itchy rash on large areas of my body. This has happened over the last few days and I have decided I want to have an allergy test as seeking the answer by food elimination is not working. can anyone recommend a self test before I approach my GP