Experiences with

Retinol / Vitamin D

Has anyone had successful cataract surgery with high myopia along with BRVO? I'm due to have surgery at the end of September but know that it is more risky in very shortsighted people. Also added complications with having a retinol occlusion. I opted to go to Moorfields because of their good reputation

Ended up at Moorfields eye hospital with deteriorating sight (in one eye) and issues with peripheral vision. After several examinations, a scan, sclerosis is the tentative diagnosis but waiting a retinol specialist appointment on Monday for further scans (dye in vein one?). They don't think GCA, we'll

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor prescribed Boniva (Ibandronate sodium tablets) once a month, and told me to eat calcium rich foods and take a calcium supplement and vitamin D, plus to walk and do weight bearing exercises. I took one Boniva so far, and my throat and eyes itched

My daughter has just had various bloods done and the doc is happy with them. However I'm concerned about her T4. She is 13 and the range is 12-22. Hers us 12.1. T3 wasn't tested and her TSH is 1.5 and range is 0.27-4.2. Her vitamin D is also low. My daughter has low energy and mental health issues. What

My current status, is 88 years old, 2.5 years into PMR and down to 5.5 dose of Prednisalone. I have recently watched what I thought was a bony protrusion emerge as a bump on the knuckle of my right hand little finger. As it doesn't hurt I am still not worried about it. I showed it to my daughter

does Anyone else get really bad chest pains and feeling unwell taking levothyroxine I had a blood test and it says my tsh is 33 no idea what that means as they didn’t tell me what my t4 and t3 was just said my tsh 33 and start on levothyroxine at a higher dose than usual so I’ve gone from 125 to taking

I have had PMR for 3yrs and had a couple of flares. Gradually got down to 5mg. Have done some yoga and gentle circuit training. (Due to bone condition)Walking has been no problem. My arms have started to ache have been for the last month and just accepted it. Have now got a chest infection. Should

hello, I am new here. I don't have a diagnosis but I have suspected some kind of auto-immune condition for over 4 years, and this year got the 'butterfly rash' and found Lupus on a search engine. Many of the symptoms match, but my initial bloods at the GP are negative and I am no closer to a referral

Question for those who have Aortic (or other) valve stenosis (AS), or have already had Valve replacement surgery (Tissue or Mechanical) as a result of AS! Have you had any specific advice about Vitamin D supplements, e.g., type & IU 'strength? Separately, NHS guidance is that most adults should take

hi all, just a quick one… prior to pregnancy I was taking methyfolate, omega 3 and vitamin d individually. I have carried on with these (currently 7 weeks 6 days pregnant). I’m wondering whether I should just be taking one pregnancy multivitamin instead? I feel like there must be lots of things I’m missing

Hi all, I've just had some blood results after 9 weeks on an increase dose of 112.5mcg. Weeks 1-5 were okay, didn't feel any much difference particularly but I was managing to work again (part time from home). Then I got a virus and it's completely knocked me out. I'm on my 4th week off work again and

I had a random blood test and my Vitamin D level was through the floor. I had high dose Vit D and blood tests to monitor this and and catch any spike in calcium blood levels. It went back to normal levels and I supplement daily. I researched this and there is a medical paper on it, some people on warfarin

hi all im gf df ( to help with the following ) and Ibs and diverticula disease( if that’s the right wording) I take a multi vitamin and mineral. Vitamin d (prescribed.) and a probiotic of the things I buy. I’m very bone hurty . Muscle aches etc . So feel Want to add some extra vits. Would glucosamine

Hey Up! Had an MRI and DEXA scan. Found I have 4 vertebra with compression fractures. Diagnosed with Osteoporosis by Dr Stephen Orme at Leeds Spire and Nuffield Hospital. Been told to reduce alcohol to 14 units per week (normal NHS guidelines), increase calcium in my diet, take 1000 IU of Vitamin D

Hi all - Sorry for the long post. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and diabetes 10 years ago. I’ve been on 125g thyroxine and metformin for my diabetes. This time last year I the most awful itching rash (urticaria) . After taking high doses of steroids drugs and anti histamines I finally

Apologies as this isn’t a thyroid related question, but I know people on here are very knowledgeable. My 11 year old daughter gets extremely tired, much more than you’d expect given how much she sleeps. The GP agreed to bloods and results came back today (they were very thorough and thankfully her

This is my first post, apart from responses to others. I had an accident in 2020 and fractured my left hip which required a full hip replacement. This was my first indication that I had osteoporosis as I had a follow-up Dexa scan. I was put on Alendronic acid and calcium and vitamin D tablets. In January

had my D tested via another lab. Am I optimal or still a little low? I supplement with 5,000iu as usual https://prnt.sc/hWuImDpd9_Ji

https://youtu.be/9lb_Js5KMq4?si=0sBd0Bc8XxZA4NqUI watched this and wondered are our problems, fatigue, inflammation etc. to do with toxic build up of homocysteine? I already take B12, of course by injection, B9 l-methylfolate and B6 (though not p5p sort in a larger dose). I take a methyl B complex too

Hi haven't had update on my blood test yet as Dr was supposed to ring me this morning to discuss them .I had text message from reception saying this morning but moones rung maddening really as I hover in case miss calls . The vitamin d result came through yday saying satisfactory from lab . 25-50