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Blood Test Results: 18.09.23 Serum Vitamin B12 183 (145-169) Serum Folate 25.4 (8.8-60.8) Serum Iron Level 23.9 (5.8-34.5) Serum Transferrin 2.1 (2.0-3.6) Transferrin Saturation Index 45% (15-45) Serum Ferritin 71 (13-150) Serum 25-HO vit D3 level 79 (no range) 30.11.23 TSH <0.02 (0.27-4.20
Blood Test Results: 18.09.23 Serum Vitamin B12 183 (145-169) Serum Folate 25.4 (8.8-60.8) Serum Iron Level 23.9 (5.8-34.5) Serum Transferrin 2.1 (2.0-3.6) Transferrin Saturation Index 45% (15-45) Serum Ferritin 71 (13-150) Serum 25-HO vit D3 level 79 (no range) 30.11.23 TSH <0.02 (0.27-4.20
AppleOrchard
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Sotalol side effects
Does anyone here on Sotalol have long term side effects.I have been on 40mg x 3 daily for the last 3 years. I never thought of this before until a friend told me she couldn't tolerate it and was changed to flecainide. I always loved my sleep but over the last few years I have not felt 'relaxed and tired
Does anyone here on Sotalol have long term side effects.I have been on 40mg x 3 daily for the last 3 years. I never thought of this before until a friend told me she couldn't tolerate it and was changed to flecainide. I always loved my sleep but over the last few years I have not felt 'relaxed and tired
Karendeena
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
6 months ago
update re post holiday symptoms.
further to my last post I increased to 17.5mg on Tuesday as I didn’t have any improvement in symptoms. I felt slightly better today and was able to do some food shopping without feeling ill afterwards. Had my GP telephone appointment tonight. She was not happy with my self medicating although I explained
further to my last post I increased to 17.5mg on Tuesday as I didn’t have any improvement in symptoms. I felt slightly better today and was able to do some food shopping without feeling ill afterwards. Had my GP telephone appointment tonight. She was not happy with my self medicating although I explained
Sheeplegs
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
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Hi, apologies for long post. I’m a 34yo female. I’ve had symptoms that line up with hypothyroid symptoms for years. Had a few tests when my eczema flared up really badly around 12 years ago, which coincides with the time that a lot of the symptoms began. Have had fatigue basically since catching Epstein-Barr
Hi, apologies for long post. I’m a 34yo female. I’ve had symptoms that line up with hypothyroid symptoms for years. Had a few tests when my eczema flared up really badly around 12 years ago, which coincides with the time that a lot of the symptoms began. Have had fatigue basically since catching Epstein-Barr
KTEO
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Private Dexa Scan
I have been on 40mg pred for 3 weeks for positive GCA.I have agreed to take weekly alendronic acid as advised by my rheumatologist, and took my first dose yesterday. I asked him about having a dexa scan. He says he will arrange a dexa scan when/if I am off steroids, which he says may be in 1 - 1.5
I have been on 40mg pred for 3 weeks for positive GCA.I have agreed to take weekly alendronic acid as advised by my rheumatologist, and took my first dose yesterday. I asked him about having a dexa scan. He says he will arrange a dexa scan when/if I am off steroids, which he says may be in 1 - 1.5
kalgoorlie
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
stopped Pred but pain & stiffness came in knees. GP says it isn’t PMR
I stopped Pred about 3 months ago. My knees & hands have started being very painful- I could hardly walk & couldn’t play my musical instruments. Sent for X rays of hands. Some osteoarthritis. Took 5mg Pred for a day. Pain went away. Have carried on with Pred, assuming PMR still grumbling away. Intend
I stopped Pred about 3 months ago. My knees & hands have started being very painful- I could hardly walk & couldn’t play my musical instruments. Sent for X rays of hands. Some osteoarthritis. Took 5mg Pred for a day. Pain went away. Have carried on with Pred, assuming PMR still grumbling away. Intend
HalleysComet
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Advice and some reassurance please
I finally got my G.P to increase my steroids to 15mg with reluctance and a referral to Rheumatologist. He is unclear about this being PMR. Hey Ho. Anyway, this did improve the pain and although not completely pain-free was acceptable. I knew he would never agree to a higher dose so just grateful for
I finally got my G.P to increase my steroids to 15mg with reluctance and a referral to Rheumatologist. He is unclear about this being PMR. Hey Ho. Anyway, this did improve the pain and although not completely pain-free was acceptable. I knew he would never agree to a higher dose so just grateful for
Cooper02
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Aches and pains PMR?
I have reduced methylpred to 4 mgs. Thought I was doing ok. Both shoulders hurt but with different exercises. My right buttock /hip has been very painful. None of these aches and pains impinge on range of motion but without ibuprofen. walking is a challenge. Pain in butt increasingly worse. Also
I have reduced methylpred to 4 mgs. Thought I was doing ok. Both shoulders hurt but with different exercises. My right buttock /hip has been very painful. None of these aches and pains impinge on range of motion but without ibuprofen. walking is a challenge. Pain in butt increasingly worse. Also
Merryfield
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Criteria to treat CLL
Good morning, My Haematologist has again recommended I start treatment for CLL. Yet, I know that I've read on here that there are set criteria for doing so. His reasoning is that the treatment has a immune suppressive effect. I'm on 4mg prednisolone and the aim is to taper to nothing. I'm on the steroids
Good morning, My Haematologist has again recommended I start treatment for CLL. Yet, I know that I've read on here that there are set criteria for doing so. His reasoning is that the treatment has a immune suppressive effect. I'm on 4mg prednisolone and the aim is to taper to nothing. I'm on the steroids
Ange324
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CLL Support
6 months ago
Treatment stopped
We thought Erlotinib was working for my dad, his tumour had reduced significantly on October scan ( started on drug Aug 23) but Jan scan showed growth, cough back and has been getting steadily worse with weight down to 7 stone ,diarrhoea and debilitating fatigue. Although Oncologist thought a standard
We thought Erlotinib was working for my dad, his tumour had reduced significantly on October scan ( started on drug Aug 23) but Jan scan showed growth, cough back and has been getting steadily worse with weight down to 7 stone ,diarrhoea and debilitating fatigue. Although Oncologist thought a standard
Adaughter
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
6 months ago
Steroids with flare up
Has anyone taken steroids with a flare up ,do they help ,I am on sulfasalazine.
Has anyone taken steroids with a flare up ,do they help ,I am on sulfasalazine.
Indersisive71
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NRAS
6 months ago
famotidine
does anyone on here take famotidine when taking steroids instead of omeprazole,and do they have any side effects.Also has anyone tried to get g.p. to prescribe enteric coated 1mg preds when having to take 4 a day.thankyou.x
does anyone on here take famotidine when taking steroids instead of omeprazole,and do they have any side effects.Also has anyone tried to get g.p. to prescribe enteric coated 1mg preds when having to take 4 a day.thankyou.x
Doodlereggie
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NRAS
6 months ago
A positive happening
I had a long hard time after being diagnosed with pmr. my pmr went after 5 yrs but continuing pain in legs meant seeing g.p.s who decided I still had pmr and gave me steroids as the only answer,. So same side effects each time…. Eventually the senior partner intervened and I now see only him. But
I had a long hard time after being diagnosed with pmr. my pmr went after 5 yrs but continuing pain in legs meant seeing g.p.s who decided I still had pmr and gave me steroids as the only answer,. So same side effects each time…. Eventually the senior partner intervened and I now see only him. But
Linlang
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Chest infection
Well yet again on steroids and antibiotics for another chest infection 😕 🙈
Well yet again on steroids and antibiotics for another chest infection 😕 🙈
Yodayodz
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
VEXAS and Sweet's Syndrome
Sweet's syndrome can be a symptom of VEXAS syndrome in men. VEXAS, DermNet NZ https://dermnetnz.org/topics/vexas-syndrome "VEXAS syndrome typically responds poorly to treatment, with high dose systemic corticosteroids (> 20mg/d) showing the most consistent benefit for the inflammatory features. Other
Sweet's syndrome can be a symptom of VEXAS syndrome in men. VEXAS, DermNet NZ https://dermnetnz.org/topics/vexas-syndrome "VEXAS syndrome typically responds poorly to treatment, with high dose systemic corticosteroids (> 20mg/d) showing the most consistent benefit for the inflammatory features. Other
Shell567
Sweet's Syndrome UK
in
Sweet's Syndrome UK
6 months ago
medication and infection
Just a bit of advice from you knowledgeable people. I have GCA and currently taking 7.5mg Pred, 7.5 Methotrexate and Tocilizumab. I have a sinus infection/sore throat/earache/headache etc which is uncomfortable but not bad enough to seek intervention from GP. Was wondering what to do with regards above
Just a bit of advice from you knowledgeable people. I have GCA and currently taking 7.5mg Pred, 7.5 Methotrexate and Tocilizumab. I have a sinus infection/sore throat/earache/headache etc which is uncomfortable but not bad enough to seek intervention from GP. Was wondering what to do with regards above
Noni71
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Hello to you all
Hi everyone, thank you letting me join this forum. I have been diagnosed with PMR in January this year and put onto 30mg steroids to help-which it ha. Doctor wants me off this dose and lower it taking into account not flaring again.since then I have been reduced from end of Jan to 25mg for a month
Hi everyone, thank you letting me join this forum. I have been diagnosed with PMR in January this year and put onto 30mg steroids to help-which it ha. Doctor wants me off this dose and lower it taking into account not flaring again.since then I have been reduced from end of Jan to 25mg for a month
Crwbin1
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
massive flare
Hi, Been on a slow taper successfully, down to 6.5. First day of holiday to Tenerife, had a massive flare, I added ten steroids, ie 16.5, this for three days, has settled things down. What next please? Many thanks
Hi, Been on a slow taper successfully, down to 6.5. First day of holiday to Tenerife, had a massive flare, I added ten steroids, ie 16.5, this for three days, has settled things down. What next please? Many thanks
Carathedog
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Prednisone for treatment of AIG
I've just been started on Prednisone or Prednisolone, immunosuppressant steroids, for treatment of Autoimmune Gastritis/autoimmune PA. This has recently, within the last few years been shown to possibly heal AIG, although not entirely cure. It is also used to prevention immune system rejection of organ
I've just been started on Prednisone or Prednisolone, immunosuppressant steroids, for treatment of Autoimmune Gastritis/autoimmune PA. This has recently, within the last few years been shown to possibly heal AIG, although not entirely cure. It is also used to prevention immune system rejection of organ
Rexz
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
6 months ago
steroid reduction
Hi guys I'm tapering using Dorset lady program. Im on week 5 so almost on 3 1/2 from four Im doing really well & noticed on the days I'm on the old dose of 4 mil I'm taking more painkillers . So is my body saying its happy on the lower dose. By the way I was diagnosed with PMR & put on steroids & a
Hi guys I'm tapering using Dorset lady program. Im on week 5 so almost on 3 1/2 from four Im doing really well & noticed on the days I'm on the old dose of 4 mil I'm taking more painkillers . So is my body saying its happy on the lower dose. By the way I was diagnosed with PMR & put on steroids & a
Vito5566
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
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