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Pulmonary function test

He wants me to have a pulmonary function test before proceeding. Now I'm scared. This doesn't sound good at all. Should I proceed? Would chemo [probably cabazitaxel] be as bad? My MO thinks it would be worse....

According to reported side effects data, about 4 % of people on interferon experience shortness of breath for one reason or another. I have been on interferon (Pegasys) for Jak2 ET since March of 2021. In 2021 I also noted that I was breathing heavily with minor exertion (walking). As I was a smoker

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My appointment for my Feno test finally arrived on Friday but I didn't know that it included a whole range of other tests too including a lung volume test. I didn't realise how badly my respiratory failure back in April had affected me but as soon as they closed the door of the compartment I felt sheer

No complaints about medical attention: pulmonary function test due this month and a dietitian early January. I have regular consultations, so I’m far better off than many here.

I had a pulmonary function test, echo and ct scan and nothing came up!

Monday I had the procedure under general anesthesia-safely and successfully. The did give IV cortef at the start of the procedure. Since they needed to intubate my throat is sore for days but my ears-especially the right one are achy. I was debating why aching now; pollen count is moderate,and my jaw

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Here is a general toxicity ranking for the drugs you listed, considering overall toxicity across systems, including liver, kidney, cardiovascular, and other potential toxicities. The ranking is organized from most toxic to least toxic, with explanations. --- Toxicity Ranking for Overall Toxicity 1. Cabazitaxel

For those with any interest in Graves' disease, I think this might be worth a read. A fairly straightforward and short case report. The following are mentioned as less often reported symptoms: ❖ pancytopenia ❖ cholestatic jaundice ❖ pulmonary hypertension ❖ labile thyroid function tests ❖ atrial

My husband's latest renal function test shows his creatine levels are now below the normal range. Is this significant? Is there anything he could or should do? I have read that camomile tea can reduce elevated levels of creatine; as he drinks that several times a day, should he reduce his intake?

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Hi I was diagnosed with under active thyroid in 2014.been on levothyroxine since then.Just had some bloods done my renal function was below what it should be.Looking back through my levels over last 10 years it appears never been normal range apart from prior to me taking Levothyroxine.Anyone else had

Following a blood kidney function test some paraproteins discovered. GP mentioned 20 but can't recall what that was about.Was referred to Haematologist who I saw yesterday. It could be one of 3 things. MGUS, Lymphoma or Myeloma. I cannot handle MRI as far too claustrophobic. I just can't. She is arranging

I am 73 and next month I will be 3 years out from my kidney transplant. I received a deceased donor kidney and was a 6 antigen match. My renal function improved until it was in the normal range at one year post op, but then gradually deteriorated. After many tests over the next year it was determined

I have permanent atrial fibrillation, heart failure and impaired renal function I’ve just received a letter that my BNP is 1685. I know I shouldn’t look up the dreaded Dr Google but I did and it says that BNP should be no more than 100 and gives examples of how long one has to live. My figures

I think it is about 10 months since I last posted here - and a lot has been happening! My previous posts were all connected with my quest to discover why I always feel so tired and unwell and especially why I wake up after just a few hours sleep feeling really unwell. Last November, I bought a Wellue

Good morning ladies My wife was was diagnosed with HGOC in 2020. She received the usual treatment Chemo including debunking she's never been NED. Earlier this year it was found the disease had spread to supraclavicular nodes and she was advised watch and wait until they progressed which unfortunately

Hi everyone, Just wondering on everyones thoughts on my situation. Diagnosed with Graves in March and told to take Carbimazole 5mg twice a day. In May I was advised to reduce my dose to once a day. By July, the Endo confirmed that my thyroid function tests had normalised, but to continue taking the