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Moving On To Another Trial
After a year on weekly Humira injections; I’m switching to Cimzia. Additionally, I inject MTX once a week and take 5 mgs of prednisone. I have 3 types of arthritis: RA, PsA and OA. It is a delayed diagnosis due to a misdiagnosis by a rheumatologist 3 years ago. I also have neurological factors to consider
After a year on weekly Humira injections; I’m switching to Cimzia. Additionally, I inject MTX once a week and take 5 mgs of prednisone. I have 3 types of arthritis: RA, PsA and OA. It is a delayed diagnosis due to a misdiagnosis by a rheumatologist 3 years ago. I also have neurological factors to consider
IslandLife53
in
NRAS
5 years ago
Angiogram results
2 weeks ago my cardiologist thought the angiogram would show either no problem or a very minor problem. Yesterday it actually showed a blockage and several instances of narrowing. Oh dear! Subsequent heart scan showed no damage. This was good to hear. I was offered alternative approaches. The first,
2 weeks ago my cardiologist thought the angiogram would show either no problem or a very minor problem. Yesterday it actually showed a blockage and several instances of narrowing. Oh dear! Subsequent heart scan showed no damage. This was good to hear. I was offered alternative approaches. The first,
willsie01
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Urine iodine test results
Ive just received my Iodine (Urine) test result from Genova via Thyroid UK and the result is 91 mcg/l (Range 100-199), hence classed as "Slight Deficit". Any views on way forward e.g. should I maintain or increase my iodine supplementation (below)? Note: 1. Ive not been diagnosed with thyroid disease
Ive just received my Iodine (Urine) test result from Genova via Thyroid UK and the result is 91 mcg/l (Range 100-199), hence classed as "Slight Deficit". Any views on way forward e.g. should I maintain or increase my iodine supplementation (below)? Note: 1. Ive not been diagnosed with thyroid disease
userotc
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
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Update
Wanted to let you know that my daughter ended up being diagnosed with Mycoplasma Encephalitis after her
spinal
tap
/lumbar puncture. Her issues were not caused by her pernicious anemia.
Wanted to let you know that my daughter ended up being diagnosed with Mycoplasma Encephalitis after her
spinal
tap
/lumbar puncture. Her issues were not caused by her pernicious anemia.
Lorstor
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
Sad news - Sheila Turner
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Sheila Turner, founder of Thyroid Patient Advocacy (TPA), has died at the age of 81. Sheila founded TPA in order to help patients who did not resolve all of their symptoms on levothyroxine. She was a great advocate for NDT for thyroid patients
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Sheila Turner, founder of Thyroid Patient Advocacy (TPA), has died at the age of 81. Sheila founded TPA in order to help patients who did not resolve all of their symptoms on levothyroxine. She was a great advocate for NDT for thyroid patients
lynmynott
Thyroid UK
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
How can I raise my T4 levels?
Okay my doctor did bloodwork over a year ago and the TSH came back at 2.676 range 0.550-4.780 T4 - 2.6 range 4.5-10.9. So she tried to put me on Levo that made me feel like crap. So i researched and said I wanted NDT. So I am taking NP Thyroid now 60mg. I felt that wasn't doing enough so I added Thyriod
Okay my doctor did bloodwork over a year ago and the TSH came back at 2.676 range 0.550-4.780 T4 - 2.6 range 4.5-10.9. So she tried to put me on Levo that made me feel like crap. So i researched and said I wanted NDT. So I am taking NP Thyroid now 60mg. I felt that wasn't doing enough so I added Thyriod
ASauer91
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Any experience of Remifentanil during labour?
I am 30 weeks pregnant and had an appointment with an anaesthetist today to discuss pain relief during labour. I had spinal surgery at age 12 and I have been advised that they may not be able to administer an epidural. They have suggested that it would be safer for me to have Remifentinal during a natural
I am 30 weeks pregnant and had an appointment with an anaesthetist today to discuss pain relief during labour. I had spinal surgery at age 12 and I have been advised that they may not be able to administer an epidural. They have suggested that it would be safer for me to have Remifentinal during a natural
JF198
in
Pregnancy and Parenting Support
5 years ago
2 year anniversary
Today is my 2 year anniversary of my first major exacerbation. 5 days in hospital with steroids and 3 MRIs and a
spinal
tap
after which I was diagnosed with MS and my life was changed big time. But after a few days of crying and mopping around I pull up my big boy underwear and life went on.
Today is my 2 year anniversary of my first major exacerbation. 5 days in hospital with steroids and 3 MRIs and a
spinal
tap
after which I was diagnosed with MS and my life was changed big time. But after a few days of crying and mopping around I pull up my big boy underwear and life went on.
Doubled51
in
My MSAA Community
5 years ago
Preparation for Endocrinologist Appointment
Hello, I was diagnosed in February after telling my GP for 3 + years something was wrong. Anyway i finally have an Endocrinologist appt in 3 weeks. So my question is : Looking at the results below is there anything I should be expecting or pointing out myself? I really want to be prepared so that
Hello, I was diagnosed in February after telling my GP for 3 + years something was wrong. Anyway i finally have an Endocrinologist appt in 3 weeks. So my question is : Looking at the results below is there anything I should be expecting or pointing out myself? I really want to be prepared so that
Peacefull
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Undiagnosed vision problem
Eye do says healthy optic nerve, neurologist tested for ms, seizures, etc via MRI, MRA,
spinal
tap
, eeg, blood work, medications including anxiety meds with no relief except Neurontin helped for a short time. He says he wished he could be my hero and give me diagnosis but he can't.
Eye do says healthy optic nerve, neurologist tested for ms, seizures, etc via MRI, MRA,
spinal
tap
, eeg, blood work, medications including anxiety meds with no relief except Neurontin helped for a short time. He says he wished he could be my hero and give me diagnosis but he can't.
Visionproblem
in
Anxiety Support
5 years ago
Is there anything that can be done to stop this tiredness, no energy, pain and weight gain.
I was diagnosed 17 and a half years ago after 5 years being unwell with no energy, dry skin, dry throat and bad headache's, also every joint in my body was in agony. It was my Rheumatologist who diagnosed me. Then 7 years ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and now on 200mcg levothyoxine. But I've
I was diagnosed 17 and a half years ago after 5 years being unwell with no energy, dry skin, dry throat and bad headache's, also every joint in my body was in agony. It was my Rheumatologist who diagnosed me. Then 7 years ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and now on 200mcg levothyoxine. But I've
AFCUK67
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Hi, I’m a newbie, my history is long and complex so I shan’t bore you with the details. I have been referred to Guys/St Thomas for SCS and was wondering if anyone is able to advise timeline from referral to appointment. Thank You, in advance
Hi, I’m a newbie, my history is long and complex so I shan’t bore you with the details. I have been referred to Guys/St Thomas for SCS and was wondering if anyone is able to advise timeline from referral to appointment. Thank You, in advance
IChaseDreams
in
Pain Concern
5 years ago
Stable Angina Maybe
Hi, I went into hospital, end of February, for spinal surgery and came out displaying stable angina-like symptoms. Having an angiogram soon after all the initial checks, heart ecg, lungs, etc. don't show the problem. Now, silly question: can chest and breathing exercises bring on precipitate angina like
Hi, I went into hospital, end of February, for spinal surgery and came out displaying stable angina-like symptoms. Having an angiogram soon after all the initial checks, heart ecg, lungs, etc. don't show the problem. Now, silly question: can chest and breathing exercises bring on precipitate angina like
willsie01
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Ongoing chronic pain
Hi everyone had spinal fusion surgery in 2004 after many many years of intense pain whilst trying to hold down a job in construction . To make it as short as possible I suffered with severe spinal pain for many years it was then decided surgery was needed to stabilise my spine . In my naivety I thought
Hi everyone had spinal fusion surgery in 2004 after many many years of intense pain whilst trying to hold down a job in construction . To make it as short as possible I suffered with severe spinal pain for many years it was then decided surgery was needed to stabilise my spine . In my naivety I thought
Doghouse6463
in
Pain Concern
5 years ago
Spinal surgery
Have had spine surgery and still have really uncomftable hips and ljeg problem's feet feel so strange like sponges any answers or anyone come across this
Have had spine surgery and still have really uncomftable hips and ljeg problem's feet feel so strange like sponges any answers or anyone come across this
John3311
in
Weight Loss Support
5 years ago
Inability to express words for 1 day Hospital tests lead to meningial enhancement MRI ~viral meningitis diagnosis....any similar experience
A
spinal
fluid
tap
ruled out cancer and bacterial meningitis and the the neurologist and infectious specialists doctors concluded it was viral meningitis I am scheduled for a follow up MRI at the end of April. Has anyone had a similar strange experience
A
spinal
fluid
tap
ruled out cancer and bacterial meningitis and the the neurologist and infectious specialists doctors concluded it was viral meningitis I am scheduled for a follow up MRI at the end of April. Has anyone had a similar strange experience
provlima
in
Meningitis Now
5 years ago
Spine or Nerve related
I've had RLS for years but it was always moderate and manageable. Since I had spinal surgery last year it has been magnified x 10. Strangely, after the surgery, part of my left leg is numb. The RLS seems worse in that leg. Could RLS be spine or nerve related? Do you have nerve or spinal issues?
I've had RLS for years but it was always moderate and manageable. Since I had spinal surgery last year it has been magnified x 10. Strangely, after the surgery, part of my left leg is numb. The RLS seems worse in that leg. Could RLS be spine or nerve related? Do you have nerve or spinal issues?
Barbee44
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
5 years ago
Four years on and still feeling 20 years older
Hi, I had my PE four years ago, and was admitted to hospital on the 18/02/15. I had been feeling unwell several months prior with pains in the back/shortness of breath, but put it down to ongoing back issues and the affects of smoking 18-20 cigarettes a day. I was working full-time and travelling up
Hi, I had my PE four years ago, and was admitted to hospital on the 18/02/15. I had been feeling unwell several months prior with pains in the back/shortness of breath, but put it down to ongoing back issues and the affects of smoking 18-20 cigarettes a day. I was working full-time and travelling up
anji888
in
Anticoagulation Support
5 years ago
Desperate
I've had RLS for quite a few years but since my spinal surgery it's 24/7 instead of just at night, I can't sit and watch TV, I can't go to a movie, I can't ride in the car, and I can't enjoy life. I'm about ready to go out of my mind. After my surgery, part of my left leg is numb and I seem to get
I've had RLS for quite a few years but since my spinal surgery it's 24/7 instead of just at night, I can't sit and watch TV, I can't go to a movie, I can't ride in the car, and I can't enjoy life. I'm about ready to go out of my mind. After my surgery, part of my left leg is numb and I seem to get
Barbee44
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
5 years ago
Itchy Scalp for months - slightly hair thinning but no visible scalp issues.
For the last 5 months, I have been suffering from an itchy scalp, primarily on the crown of my head. This happened essentially overnight and after scratching for a day, I coincidentally saw that my hair had thinned slightly in those itchiest areas by the next day. I went to see a General Practioner a
For the last 5 months, I have been suffering from an itchy scalp, primarily on the crown of my head. This happened essentially overnight and after scratching for a day, I coincidentally saw that my hair had thinned slightly in those itchiest areas by the next day. I went to see a General Practioner a
tombomslom
in
MY SKIN
5 years ago
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