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Hypothyroidism Help please - Blood test results
Hello. I’ve had hypothyroidism for years, (current GP system doesn’t let me view medical history :( so I can’t give you the year ) but never looked as if I do, eg current weight is 7st 11 lb and I’m 5’ 4” tall. I’ve been on Levothyroxine, was on 75mcg then last year it was increased to 100mcg I still
Hello. I’ve had hypothyroidism for years, (current GP system doesn’t let me view medical history :( so I can’t give you the year ) but never looked as if I do, eg current weight is 7st 11 lb and I’m 5’ 4” tall. I’ve been on Levothyroxine, was on 75mcg then last year it was increased to 100mcg I still
LizzieAFib
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Thyroid UK
11 months ago
Iron Bisglycinate
I have been taking Nutravita iron bisglycinate 28mg x 2 tabs on alternate days for 3 1/2 months. My ferritin levels were originally 50 and have only risen to 67. I’m confused about the dose of the iron. Is 28mg of iron bisglycinate equivalent to 28mg elemental iron? Sue said the two tablets (equaling
I have been taking Nutravita iron bisglycinate 28mg x 2 tabs on alternate days for 3 1/2 months. My ferritin levels were originally 50 and have only risen to 67. I’m confused about the dose of the iron. Is 28mg of iron bisglycinate equivalent to 28mg elemental iron? Sue said the two tablets (equaling
Dires
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Restless Legs Syndrome
11 months ago
Success with iron therapy.
I'm happy to report that after 8 weeks of iron therapy, my ferritin level has increased from 66 to 152. I began by taking one 325 mg ferrous sulfate (65 mg iron) tablet plus a 250 mg vitamin C tablet on an empty stomach at least 2 hours after consuming food. About midway, I changed the iron source
I'm happy to report that after 8 weeks of iron therapy, my ferritin level has increased from 66 to 152. I began by taking one 325 mg ferrous sulfate (65 mg iron) tablet plus a 250 mg vitamin C tablet on an empty stomach at least 2 hours after consuming food. About midway, I changed the iron source
robertff3401
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Restless Legs Syndrome
11 months ago
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Oral Iron supplements, doing it wrong!
Well, I got my full blood test back and after some analysis, I think I messed up. I have been supplementing daily with 36 milligrams of ferrous bisglysinate. Here are my lab results that concern me. Ferritin was 72! This is my lowest since my infusion in 2016. Eight weeks after my infusion
Well, I got my full blood test back and after some analysis, I think I messed up. I have been supplementing daily with 36 milligrams of ferrous bisglysinate. Here are my lab results that concern me. Ferritin was 72! This is my lowest since my infusion in 2016. Eight weeks after my infusion
WideBody
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Restless Legs Syndrome
11 months ago
Laxido orange...
Hi all,I'm new to the community and this is my first post. I've had bowel problems on and off for many years but found they worsened in November 2022 when I was prescribed Laxido 2 to 3 times daily. Unlike usual the symptoms returned immediately after stopping laxido but was told by my GP its safe to
Hi all,I'm new to the community and this is my first post. I've had bowel problems on and off for many years but found they worsened in November 2022 when I was prescribed Laxido 2 to 3 times daily. Unlike usual the symptoms returned immediately after stopping laxido but was told by my GP its safe to
John_70
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IBS Network
1 year ago
Steroids and Radium 223
Hi Hopefully my husband will start Radium 223 in 4-6 weeks. He recently stopped abiraterone after 5 months as his PSA was doubling every month. While he was on abiraterone he was taking 2mgs of dexamethasone, although 1mg for the last month. He’s currently taking 6mgs of prednisilone but our question
Hi Hopefully my husband will start Radium 223 in 4-6 weeks. He recently stopped abiraterone after 5 months as his PSA was doubling every month. While he was on abiraterone he was taking 2mgs of dexamethasone, although 1mg for the last month. He’s currently taking 6mgs of prednisilone but our question
NLondon43
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Virus affecting IBS-D
I recently had a mild virus (headache, stomach pains and bad taste in mouth), which made me feel very tired. However, I was still able to go about my daily life whilst taking paracetamol to keep me going. The virus also affected my stomach causing loose bowel movements and occasional diarrhoea after
I recently had a mild virus (headache, stomach pains and bad taste in mouth), which made me feel very tired. However, I was still able to go about my daily life whilst taking paracetamol to keep me going. The virus also affected my stomach causing loose bowel movements and occasional diarrhoea after
laurajn087
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IBS Network
11 months ago
Disimpacted 9 year old and still soiling
my 9 year old has been suffering with chronic constipation for 6 years, we are all at our wits end. It is hugely affecting my, but more importantly her, mental health. At the beginning of July we had a hospital stay for disimpaction via a NG tube. This was effective. Doctor prescribed 5 ml of sodium
my 9 year old has been suffering with chronic constipation for 6 years, we are all at our wits end. It is hugely affecting my, but more importantly her, mental health. At the beginning of July we had a hospital stay for disimpaction via a NG tube. This was effective. Doctor prescribed 5 ml of sodium
Natster90
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ERIC
1 year ago
Help with supplementing iron
GPhas prescribed ferrous sulfate . I am finding it makes me very constipated. Has anyone else had this problem and can anyone advise anything better to take? Thanks in advance!8
GPhas prescribed ferrous sulfate . I am finding it makes me very constipated. Has anyone else had this problem and can anyone advise anything better to take? Thanks in advance!8
Heatheronthehill
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Thyroid UK
11 months ago
Laxido - diarrhoea
hi there, I was suffering with constipation so my doctor prescribed Laxido. The label from the pharmacy said take one twice a day generally but if constipated you can take 6 in 1 hour. I took 5 in 1 hour last Saturday. Since then, I have loose stools/diarrhoea. I have bloating and cramps also. I thought
hi there, I was suffering with constipation so my doctor prescribed Laxido. The label from the pharmacy said take one twice a day generally but if constipated you can take 6 in 1 hour. I took 5 in 1 hour last Saturday. Since then, I have loose stools/diarrhoea. I have bloating and cramps also. I thought
LMEB_92
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IBS Network
11 months ago
General blood test - do I need to worry (not that it helps!)
Urea & electrolytes Serum sodium level 142 mmol/L (133.0-146.0) Serum potassium level 4.5 mmol/ (3.5-5.3) Serum urea level 6.7 mmol/L (3.5-7.2) Serum creatinine level 86 urology/L (49.0-90.0) EGFR. (F) 1.73M2 eGFR using creatinine (CKD-EPI) per 1.73 square metres 60 mL/min (60.9-200.0) …results
Urea & electrolytes Serum sodium level 142 mmol/L (133.0-146.0) Serum potassium level 4.5 mmol/ (3.5-5.3) Serum urea level 6.7 mmol/L (3.5-7.2) Serum creatinine level 86 urology/L (49.0-90.0) EGFR. (F) 1.73M2 eGFR using creatinine (CKD-EPI) per 1.73 square metres 60 mL/min (60.9-200.0) …results
Bluey-1
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Provenge
I'm at the 5-year mark on Lupron only (except for moderate demos man). All-time low PSA was 0.5 in 4/2021. This year 1.01, .98, .97 (two months ago). PSA up and down over the years. Axumin PET scheduled for January, last 9/2021. At least three bone Mets, two in vertebrae, one inside hip socket. Am I
I'm at the 5-year mark on Lupron only (except for moderate demos man). All-time low PSA was 0.5 in 4/2021. This year 1.01, .98, .97 (two months ago). PSA up and down over the years. Axumin PET scheduled for January, last 9/2021. At least three bone Mets, two in vertebrae, one inside hip socket. Am I
dhccpa
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Order of treatment?
My husband has been on Abiraterone for 5 months during which time his PSA has risen,. Before that he had had 6 rounds of Docetaxel which also saw his PSA rise. Having waited for 6 weeks to have a biopsy and get the results for neuroendocrine PC (he didn’t have it) his oncologist has said he can either
My husband has been on Abiraterone for 5 months during which time his PSA has risen,. Before that he had had 6 rounds of Docetaxel which also saw his PSA rise. Having waited for 6 weeks to have a biopsy and get the results for neuroendocrine PC (he didn’t have it) his oncologist has said he can either
NLondon43
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
Good News - Nephrologist Visit Today
I had my yearly visit with my nephrologist today and received great news (Praise God!)
My eGFR has increased nearly 20 points (74) and creatinine decreased to .83. No protein in urine and sodium, potassium, phosphorus, albumin (as well as other parameters) are all exceptional!
He
I had my yearly visit with my nephrologist today and received great news (Praise God!)
My eGFR has increased nearly 20 points (74) and creatinine decreased to .83. No protein in urine and sodium, potassium, phosphorus, albumin (as well as other parameters) are all exceptional!
He
HisLittleOne
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Early CKD Support
1 year ago
Good News From Nephrologist Today!
I had my yearly visit with my nephrologist today and received great news (Praise God!)
My eGFR has increased nearly 20 points (74) and creatinine decreased to .83. No protein in urine and sodium, potassium, phosphorus, albumin (as well as other parameters) are all exceptional!
He
I had my yearly visit with my nephrologist today and received great news (Praise God!)
My eGFR has increased nearly 20 points (74) and creatinine decreased to .83. No protein in urine and sodium, potassium, phosphorus, albumin (as well as other parameters) are all exceptional!
He
HisLittleOne
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Kidney Disease
1 year ago
Another consultant cancellation
My husband was due to speak to the upper GI consultant next week.It has been cancelled again 3rd time. He has been waiting 12 months now for this appointment. I am so angry. I am going to ring the Secretary tomorrow to ask if they can please reconsider. He is very poorly now. Sleeping mostly, not eating
My husband was due to speak to the upper GI consultant next week.It has been cancelled again 3rd time. He has been waiting 12 months now for this appointment. I am so angry. I am going to ring the Secretary tomorrow to ask if they can please reconsider. He is very poorly now. Sleeping mostly, not eating
Diamondbabe
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British Liver Trust
1 year ago
Dad with Stage 4 PCa - Need some words of wisdom...again please!
Hi everyone. Just got back from appointment with Dad's oncologist. To keep you up to speed - 3 months ago, his ADT injections stopped working and his PSA started to climb up slowly. Oncologist put Dad on Enzalutamide - been on it for 6 cycles - tolerated well but his PSA has gone from 76 to 87 in one
Hi everyone. Just got back from appointment with Dad's oncologist. To keep you up to speed - 3 months ago, his ADT injections stopped working and his PSA started to climb up slowly. Oncologist put Dad on Enzalutamide - been on it for 6 cycles - tolerated well but his PSA has gone from 76 to 87 in one
kikinini
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
9 months ago
finding Answers
I have had diarrhea most of my life and have used Imodium for the most part. Have been working with GI specialist but no help so far. Taking Colestipol which at least usually keeps me from having an accident but goes not help the symptoms of needing to go. They seem to want to find right pills to help
I have had diarrhea most of my life and have used Imodium for the most part. Have been working with GI specialist but no help so far. Taking Colestipol which at least usually keeps me from having an accident but goes not help the symptoms of needing to go. They seem to want to find right pills to help
LadyHash
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IBS Network
11 months ago
Besremi Update 15 Months
Hi Community! I titrated my Besremi to 180 from 150 over the last three doses (a bit of a story there for another time). I assumed I'd need a phlebotomy as I hadn't had a CBC for 7 weeks and my Hematocrit was already 40 but it went down 2 points! Almost never happens without phlebotomy. Everything
Hi Community! I titrated my Besremi to 180 from 150 over the last three doses (a bit of a story there for another time). I assumed I'd need a phlebotomy as I hadn't had a CBC for 7 weeks and my Hematocrit was already 40 but it went down 2 points! Almost never happens without phlebotomy. Everything
Elizka
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
Don't know What's happening to me!!
Doc recommended 2 x Amytryptyline in Feb., after it was discovered I had 2 x damaged discs in my lower back. Referred me to Physio, (appt. on 22nd!)I was OK for a couple of months, then started to feel dizzy, lost my appetite and taste, everything tastes sweet!, even a roast dinner. Went to see ACP
Doc recommended 2 x Amytryptyline in Feb., after it was discovered I had 2 x damaged discs in my lower back. Referred me to Physio, (appt. on 22nd!)I was OK for a couple of months, then started to feel dizzy, lost my appetite and taste, everything tastes sweet!, even a roast dinner. Went to see ACP
JanboC
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
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