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Help with blood results
Hello, I am looking for help with my results. I am still symptomatic. I took my Levothyroxine (150mg) 24 hours before and my last T3 (20mg) 12 hours before. TSH - 0.005 (0.27-4.2) FREE T3 - 7.39 (3.1-6.8) T4 - 22.7 - (12-22) TPA (Antibodies) 226 (<34) Vit D - 104 (50-175) B12 - 150 (37.5-187.5) Folate
Hello, I am looking for help with my results. I am still symptomatic. I took my Levothyroxine (150mg) 24 hours before and my last T3 (20mg) 12 hours before. TSH - 0.005 (0.27-4.2) FREE T3 - 7.39 (3.1-6.8) T4 - 22.7 - (12-22) TPA (Antibodies) 226 (<34) Vit D - 104 (50-175) B12 - 150 (37.5-187.5) Folate
HarrietJW
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Has anyone had ACDF/Discectomy & Spinal Fusion Surgery?
Has anyone had this surgery? I’m a potential candidate for this is have large herniated discs in C5-6 & C7-8. My Neurosurgeon said that first option would be a nerve block of pain wasn’t improving (it isn’t) but I feel this would only help pain and wouldn’t sort out the problem itself. I’m a 30 year
Has anyone had this surgery? I’m a potential candidate for this is have large herniated discs in C5-6 & C7-8. My Neurosurgeon said that first option would be a nerve block of pain wasn’t improving (it isn’t) but I feel this would only help pain and wouldn’t sort out the problem itself. I’m a 30 year
nurseblue
in
Fibromyalgia Action UK
4 years ago
Has anyone had ACDF/Discectomy & Spinal Fusion Surgery?
Has anyone had this surgery? I’m a potential candidate for this is have large herniated discs in C5-6 & C7-8. My Neurosurgeon said that first option would be a nerve block of pain wasn’t improving (it isn’t) but I feel this would only help pain and wouldn’t sort out the problem itself. I’m a 30 year
Has anyone had this surgery? I’m a potential candidate for this is have large herniated discs in C5-6 & C7-8. My Neurosurgeon said that first option would be a nerve block of pain wasn’t improving (it isn’t) but I feel this would only help pain and wouldn’t sort out the problem itself. I’m a 30 year
nurseblue
in
Action on Pain
4 years ago
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Has anyone had ACDF/Discectomy & Spinal Fusion surgery?
Has anyone had this surgery? I’m a potential candidate for this is have large herniated discs in C5-6 & C7-8. My Neurosurgeon said that first option would be a nerve block of pain wasn’t improving (it isn’t) but I feel this would only help pain and wouldn’t sort out the problem itself. I’m a 30 year
Has anyone had this surgery? I’m a potential candidate for this is have large herniated discs in C5-6 & C7-8. My Neurosurgeon said that first option would be a nerve block of pain wasn’t improving (it isn’t) but I feel this would only help pain and wouldn’t sort out the problem itself. I’m a 30 year
nurseblue
in
Pain Concern
4 years ago
Should I send my Y11 daughter back to school?
I am getting really anxious about my daughter returning to school on 11 January (in a year group of c240 kids). My husband was diagnosed with Cirrhosis last June and has had HE, ascites and varices. He's doing much better but is obviously very vulnerable to Covid. I had pneumonia ten years ago and our
I am getting really anxious about my daughter returning to school on 11 January (in a year group of c240 kids). My husband was diagnosed with Cirrhosis last June and has had HE, ascites and varices. He's doing much better but is obviously very vulnerable to Covid. I had pneumonia ten years ago and our
Spooks58
in
British Liver Trust
4 years ago
Vasectomy complications with AMN?
Hello all, My wife and I just had our second child a month ago. We both agree we only want two children, so I have been planning to get a vasectomy to avoid future pregnancies. Today I met with a vasectomy specialist, and during our consultation, we had a long conversation about concerns with AMN. Because
Hello all, My wife and I just had our second child a month ago. We both agree we only want two children, so I have been planning to get a vasectomy to avoid future pregnancies. Today I met with a vasectomy specialist, and during our consultation, we had a long conversation about concerns with AMN. Because
Aaron98
in
AMN EASIER
4 years ago
Some RLS experiences which might possibly be helpful in understanding the condition
(For reference here, I quote from Encyclopaedia Britannica: “The familiar knee-jerk reflex, tested routinely by physicians, is a
spinal
reflex in which a brief, rapid
tap
on the knee excites muscle spindle afferent neurons, which then excite the motor neurons of the stretched muscle via a single synapse
(For reference here, I quote from Encyclopaedia Britannica: “The familiar knee-jerk reflex, tested routinely by physicians, is a
spinal
reflex in which a brief, rapid
tap
on the knee excites muscle spindle afferent neurons, which then excite the motor neurons of the stretched muscle via a single synapse
Wairahi
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
TLIF spinal fusion surgery
Hi I'm new to this community. I've had neck problems for about 9 years, and more recently have been experiencing lower back problems, both causing chronic pain, and numbness/tingling in foot, toes, calf, and one arm and fingers and lower arm. My symptoms have been getting much worse this year, and since
Hi I'm new to this community. I've had neck problems for about 9 years, and more recently have been experiencing lower back problems, both causing chronic pain, and numbness/tingling in foot, toes, calf, and one arm and fingers and lower arm. My symptoms have been getting much worse this year, and since
Kimi9
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Neuro Support
4 years ago
Meningitis/Encephalitis- My Journey
Until finally, they did a
spinal
tap
. But, they never gave me any meds and sent me to one of the recovery rooms. (yes, i know. Unbelievable).
Until finally, they did a
spinal
tap
. But, they never gave me any meds and sent me to one of the recovery rooms. (yes, i know. Unbelievable).
vloaiza09
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Encephalitis International
4 years ago
Marriage
I was just wondering if this disease has wrecked havoc on anyone's marriage? I feel like it has definitely caused alot of stress on both of us and I feel like my husband is really having a hard time dealing with this. It totally breaks my heart. I am already dealing with the stress of recovering from
I was just wondering if this disease has wrecked havoc on anyone's marriage? I feel like it has definitely caused alot of stress on both of us and I feel like my husband is really having a hard time dealing with this. It totally breaks my heart. I am already dealing with the stress of recovering from
Itisfinished
in
SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
4 years ago
Another flare, this time post-surgery
I was diagnosed April 2019. I've had 2 flares in that time, but managed to get down to 11mg, and was hoping to stay there another week before another Dead Slow Nearly Stop taper. I had a lumbar laminectomy on Sept 9th, after realising the terrible pain in my back and legs wasn't all PMR. (It can be
I was diagnosed April 2019. I've had 2 flares in that time, but managed to get down to 11mg, and was hoping to stay there another week before another Dead Slow Nearly Stop taper. I had a lumbar laminectomy on Sept 9th, after realising the terrible pain in my back and legs wasn't all PMR. (It can be
HelenDaisy
in
PMRGCAuk
4 years ago
My blood results...im confused with there ranges
From medichecks TSH 1.63 mIu/L ( 0.27-4.2 ) T3 5.76 pmoI/L ( 3.1-6.8) F thyroxine 14.9 pmoI/L (12-22) Thyroglobulin antibodies >10 KIU /L ( 0 - 115) TPA 11.3 kIU/L ( 0-34) Vb12 active b12 150 pmoI/L ( 37.5 - 187.5) Folate 9.2 ug/L ( 3.89 - 19.45) Vitamin
From medichecks TSH 1.63 mIu/L ( 0.27-4.2 ) T3 5.76 pmoI/L ( 3.1-6.8) F thyroxine 14.9 pmoI/L (12-22) Thyroglobulin antibodies >10 KIU /L ( 0 - 115) TPA 11.3 kIU/L ( 0-34) Vb12 active b12 150 pmoI/L ( 37.5 - 187.5) Folate 9.2 ug/L ( 3.89 - 19.45) Vitamin
Mlj01
in
Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Bones to weak for surgery
My bones are too weak to have spinal surgery because the bones are not strong enough to hold screws cage etc. I was told some time ago now that I would most likely need to have replacement knees and hip replacement because of arthritis. If my bones are not strong enough to hold screws etc does this
My bones are too weak to have spinal surgery because the bones are not strong enough to hold screws cage etc. I was told some time ago now that I would most likely need to have replacement knees and hip replacement because of arthritis. If my bones are not strong enough to hold screws etc does this
mollysuki
in
Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK
4 years ago
Gabapentin and pregabalin alternatives that don’t cause weight gain
I have spinal stenosis and unsuccessful lumber spinal surgery , I also arthritis in lumber, thoracic and cervical spine. Plus knees and ankles. I have had one hip replacement. My problem is after numerous spinal nerve block injections and radio frequency treatments on my lumber region, I have been written
I have spinal stenosis and unsuccessful lumber spinal surgery , I also arthritis in lumber, thoracic and cervical spine. Plus knees and ankles. I have had one hip replacement. My problem is after numerous spinal nerve block injections and radio frequency treatments on my lumber region, I have been written
Newby31
in
Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Possible early symptoms of MS?
I haven’t had a
spinal
tap
! Sounds painful! I am currently under ENT, Lymphedema Clinic; Endocrinology. I was under the Eye Clinic and Neurology until recently. Plus, Urology due to urine urgency :( I have a gut feeling everything is connected!
I haven’t had a
spinal
tap
! Sounds painful! I am currently under ENT, Lymphedema Clinic; Endocrinology. I was under the Eye Clinic and Neurology until recently. Plus, Urology due to urine urgency :( I have a gut feeling everything is connected!
Sparkle44
in
My MSAA Community
4 years ago
Caude equina syndrome
Hello everyone hope you are all well? I had to have emergency spinal surgery last week as I suffered caude equina after a herniated disc compressed the nerves at the end of my spine. I still have saddle anesthesia and loss of feeling in back of right thigh and bottom of right foot. Has anyone on here
Hello everyone hope you are all well? I had to have emergency spinal surgery last week as I suffered caude equina after a herniated disc compressed the nerves at the end of my spine. I still have saddle anesthesia and loss of feeling in back of right thigh and bottom of right foot. Has anyone on here
Purplestaffie
in
Neuro Support
4 years ago
Insurance companies rejecting Fulvestrant Injection
Hi, My mom has metstatic breast cancer and she has been advised fulvestrant injection but the claim has been getting rejected by tpa saying that is not included in the administrative 24 hours clause. Did anyone was able to get around this stuff in India and got their claim accepted. What documents were
Hi, My mom has metstatic breast cancer and she has been advised fulvestrant injection but the claim has been getting rejected by tpa saying that is not included in the administrative 24 hours clause. Did anyone was able to get around this stuff in India and got their claim accepted. What documents were
king_singh72
in
Breast Cancer India
4 years ago
Spinal fusion
Has anyone ever had a seven level fusion. If so, how did it turn out?
Has anyone ever had a seven level fusion. If so, how did it turn out?
5490
in
Cervical Myelopathy
4 years ago
Study examines the potential of spinal cord stimulation
A new study lays a new way of treating PD out " A new study finds that spinal cord stimulation could represent an alternate therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease that is resistant to conventional treatments. The researchers claim that this emerging technology may help decrease pain and improve
A new study lays a new way of treating PD out " A new study finds that spinal cord stimulation could represent an alternate therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease that is resistant to conventional treatments. The researchers claim that this emerging technology may help decrease pain and improve
Abdiqani
in
Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Parkinson’s Pain in Small Study
Spinal cord stimulation can effectively decrease pain, and also may help alleviate motor symptoms, in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), regardless of whether patients have previously undergone deep brain stimulation, a small study suggests. https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2020/10/02/spinal-cord-stimulation-alleviates-parkinsons-pain-small-study-suggests
Spinal cord stimulation can effectively decrease pain, and also may help alleviate motor symptoms, in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), regardless of whether patients have previously undergone deep brain stimulation, a small study suggests. https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2020/10/02/spinal-cord-stimulation-alleviates-parkinsons-pain-small-study-suggests
JayPwP
in
Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
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