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Husband’s recent iron panel labs show dire ferritin but other levels appear to say he shouldn’t supplement. Unless I’ve misunderstood
We requested an iron panel as it was clear his GP wasn’t going to offer even though husband falls asleep at the drop of a hat. I’m glad we asked because his ferritin is very low having fallen from his usual 50-90 over the years 26/07/22 Ferritin 19.2 (22 -322) Serum iron 21.4 (14 - 31.3) 42.77%
We requested an iron panel as it was clear his GP wasn’t going to offer even though husband falls asleep at the drop of a hat. I’m glad we asked because his ferritin is very low having fallen from his usual 50-90 over the years 26/07/22 Ferritin 19.2 (22 -322) Serum iron 21.4 (14 - 31.3) 42.77%
Noelnoel
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Should I be taking an iron supplement?
Hi all, I tested my iron level and I got: Iron 13 μmol/l (11-32) Transferrin 2.2 g/l (2.0-3.6) Transferrin saturation 23.5% (16-45) In 2020 I had the following: Serum iron 20.9 μmol/l (13-32) Serum transferrin 2.17 g/l (2.00-3.60) Serum unsaturated binding capacity 49μmol/l (45-70) Saturation
Hi all, I tested my iron level and I got: Iron 13 μmol/l (11-32) Transferrin 2.2 g/l (2.0-3.6) Transferrin saturation 23.5% (16-45) In 2020 I had the following: Serum iron 20.9 μmol/l (13-32) Serum transferrin 2.17 g/l (2.00-3.60) Serum unsaturated binding capacity 49μmol/l (45-70) Saturation
WhyAmISoTired
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Breast Cancer Research for Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Changes!!!
Greetings fellow breast cancer warriors! Please consider participation in this study to bring awareness to chemotherapy induced cognitive changes!!!!! Participation only takes about five minutes! I am a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in 2019 with DCIS and underwent 6 rounds of TCHP
Greetings fellow breast cancer warriors! Please consider participation in this study to bring awareness to chemotherapy induced cognitive changes!!!!! Participation only takes about five minutes! I am a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in 2019 with DCIS and underwent 6 rounds of TCHP
Brodum
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2 years ago
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So glad I found this site
Diagnosed with BC when I was 46, bi lat mastectomy, chemo and tamoxifen. Mets to spine this year after 25 years cancer free. On letrozole and finished radiation. Trying to decide if I really want to take verzenio now or wait a while. The side effects look awful.. I suppose we all debate quality of life
Diagnosed with BC when I was 46, bi lat mastectomy, chemo and tamoxifen. Mets to spine this year after 25 years cancer free. On letrozole and finished radiation. Trying to decide if I really want to take verzenio now or wait a while. The side effects look awful.. I suppose we all debate quality of life
Peggypilot
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2 years ago
Bladder and bowel function
Hi I had a total hysterectomy almost 3 years ago for post menopausal heavy bleeding. since then there have been negative side effects from this major surgery. I must stress that it did cure early stage cancer which was addressed very quickly for which I am very grateful. But both my bladder and bowel
Hi I had a total hysterectomy almost 3 years ago for post menopausal heavy bleeding. since then there have been negative side effects from this major surgery. I must stress that it did cure early stage cancer which was addressed very quickly for which I am very grateful. But both my bladder and bowel
Lara1244
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Women's Health
2 years ago
Would appreciate advice on these results
I am new to the forum and the diagnosis so would appreciate any advice. In May this year I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's after my antibodies test came strongly positive. Then found out I have a thyroid nodule with two times indeterminate biopsy so recommended lobectomy. My latest labs (did them at
I am new to the forum and the diagnosis so would appreciate any advice. In May this year I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's after my antibodies test came strongly positive. Then found out I have a thyroid nodule with two times indeterminate biopsy so recommended lobectomy. My latest labs (did them at
Riana87
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
what do the different parts of my iron test mean?
A short while ago, I read a brilliant description from one of the admins (I think) explaining what all the different parts of the iron panel (serum iron, tibc, uibc, transferrin saturation, and ferritin) meant and how to interpret the results. I thought I’d saved it, but can’t find it so wondered if
A short while ago, I read a brilliant description from one of the admins (I think) explaining what all the different parts of the iron panel (serum iron, tibc, uibc, transferrin saturation, and ferritin) meant and how to interpret the results. I thought I’d saved it, but can’t find it so wondered if
Mazes
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Stunned, scared, sad, but grateful and happy to be here!
Hello everyone - I haven’t posted much, but wondering if I can get support, advice, experience. Me: 52yo. Mom of 21yo twins. I hit 10 years “clean” in Aug ‘21 post ER/PR+ IDC in 2011. Double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. Chemo and radiation. 7.5 years Tamoxifen then switched to Letrozole
Hello everyone - I haven’t posted much, but wondering if I can get support, advice, experience. Me: 52yo. Mom of 21yo twins. I hit 10 years “clean” in Aug ‘21 post ER/PR+ IDC in 2011. Double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. Chemo and radiation. 7.5 years Tamoxifen then switched to Letrozole
Fifilatour
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
2 years ago
DIO2 Homozygous CC
I got the test results from Regenerus today and I am homozygous CC which means 'CC infers a lower than average response and that tri-iodothyroxine (T3) perhaps should be considered'. I saw my new Endo for the first time very recently (Saturday) and he increased my levo dose from 93mcg to 100mcg, re-test
I got the test results from Regenerus today and I am homozygous CC which means 'CC infers a lower than average response and that tri-iodothyroxine (T3) perhaps should be considered'. I saw my new Endo for the first time very recently (Saturday) and he increased my levo dose from 93mcg to 100mcg, re-test
Pearlteapot
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Ovarian Cystectomy
Hi, how are you? I'm 40 years old and I have an ovarian cyst that doctors believe to be an endometrioma (99%) for two years now. I have no symptoms whatsoever. Doctors want to perform an ovarian cystectomy due to the danger of torsion or cancer ( my mum had breast cancer). Since I'm not in pain, I'm
Hi, how are you? I'm 40 years old and I have an ovarian cyst that doctors believe to be an endometrioma (99%) for two years now. I have no symptoms whatsoever. Doctors want to perform an ovarian cystectomy due to the danger of torsion or cancer ( my mum had breast cancer). Since I'm not in pain, I'm
rumpelstichen
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Endometriosis UK
2 years ago
General Anaesthetics for Pulmonary-Hypertension patients
Hi there. I'm new to this community. I've just been referred to a Pulmonary-Hypertension consultant by my Cardiologist as my latest Echocardiogram says I have "intermediate probability of pulmonary hypertension", along with "moderate mitral valve regurgitation". My question relates to General Anaesthetics
Hi there. I'm new to this community. I've just been referred to a Pulmonary-Hypertension consultant by my Cardiologist as my latest Echocardiogram says I have "intermediate probability of pulmonary hypertension", along with "moderate mitral valve regurgitation". My question relates to General Anaesthetics
reb_1951
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
2 years ago
IRON results help please
Last year thanks to some good advice from radd and others, I was able to have an iron infusion which really improved my life. A year on, I have had the full iron panel again and my iron has dropped back to 22 from 33, and my ferritin is still way high. My GP has summoned me by email as he has
Last year thanks to some good advice from radd and others, I was able to have an iron infusion which really improved my life. A year on, I have had the full iron panel again and my iron has dropped back to 22 from 33, and my ferritin is still way high. My GP has summoned me by email as he has
Daffers123
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Advice on latest bloods
Hi i would really appreciate some advice on my latest bloods, and whether I should supplement B12 and folate and maybe iron based on them. Bloods taken as per protocol recommended on here. Currently taking 75 mcg thyroxine and 2 x half grains of ERFA T4 - 17.4 (range 12-22) T3 - 4 (range 3.1-6.8
Hi i would really appreciate some advice on my latest bloods, and whether I should supplement B12 and folate and maybe iron based on them. Bloods taken as per protocol recommended on here. Currently taking 75 mcg thyroxine and 2 x half grains of ERFA T4 - 17.4 (range 12-22) T3 - 4 (range 3.1-6.8
Spangle15
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Hypo w/ High Ferritin
I've been Hypo and have had high Ferritin for years and to date, there is no answer as to whether the two are connected and if so, which is primary and or secondary. I take 3 grains of NDT (recently increased from 2 grains) because I did not do well on T4 only treatment. At 2 grains I was still symptomatic
I've been Hypo and have had high Ferritin for years and to date, there is no answer as to whether the two are connected and if so, which is primary and or secondary. I take 3 grains of NDT (recently increased from 2 grains) because I did not do well on T4 only treatment. At 2 grains I was still symptomatic
copco
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Ferritin level information
I have seen numerous claims of “check your ferritin level, if it’s <100 you need to start taking iron.” Unfortunately, it’s just not that simple. That guideline has not been established. I have confirmed this with my RLS physicians. He said ferritin level is only 1 component used along with transferrin
I have seen numerous claims of “check your ferritin level, if it’s <100 you need to start taking iron.” Unfortunately, it’s just not that simple. That guideline has not been established. I have confirmed this with my RLS physicians. He said ferritin level is only 1 component used along with transferrin
DataRN
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
Faslodex/Fulvestrant update
For those being offered or starting this protocol - here’s an update. I know when I joined this group - it meant a lot to get information and experiences. Faslodex is my second line treatment- after Ibrance, Femara & zoladex. I’ve been feeling well on Faslodex - still going about my daily routine and
For those being offered or starting this protocol - here’s an update. I know when I joined this group - it meant a lot to get information and experiences. Faslodex is my second line treatment- after Ibrance, Femara & zoladex. I’ve been feeling well on Faslodex - still going about my daily routine and
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
2 years ago
Early Stage or In Situ and MBC recurrence
I was diagnosed in situ 7 years ago. I opened for a Mastectomy and reconstruction as my dr said recurrence rate is less than 2 % as opposed to lumpectomy with radiation and approximately 13% recurrence. Seemed like a no brainer to me at 59. They found clusters of cancer cells in one lymph node. Removed
I was diagnosed in situ 7 years ago. I opened for a Mastectomy and reconstruction as my dr said recurrence rate is less than 2 % as opposed to lumpectomy with radiation and approximately 13% recurrence. Seemed like a no brainer to me at 59. They found clusters of cancer cells in one lymph node. Removed
boc13
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My Breast Cancer Community
2 years ago
Are you relatively happy with your implant reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy?
Having surgery in a few weeks and worried about how I will look after reconstruction.
Having surgery in a few weeks and worried about how I will look after reconstruction.
EttaMagath
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SHARE Breast Cancer Support
2 years ago
Fatigue with PMR
I've recently been diagnosed with PMR. Steroids are working well , 15mg daily but I am exhausted. My consultant said it is likely to be the PMR, has anyone else experienced this and will it settle? I had a Mastectomy and reconstruction in June 2019 and occasionally get fatigue days as a result. This
I've recently been diagnosed with PMR. Steroids are working well , 15mg daily but I am exhausted. My consultant said it is likely to be the PMR, has anyone else experienced this and will it settle? I had a Mastectomy and reconstruction in June 2019 and occasionally get fatigue days as a result. This
Jigsawlass
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
>400 ug Hb/g FIT test result
Hello. I am so scared and hope to hear some positivity from anyone that has been in a similar situation. 12 days ago I spotted some dark red mucousy blood in my poo. I went to the doctors immediately. I was expecting to hear “your only 31, it won’t be cancer, keep an eye on it” kind of thing, but it
Hello. I am so scared and hope to hear some positivity from anyone that has been in a similar situation. 12 days ago I spotted some dark red mucousy blood in my poo. I went to the doctors immediately. I was expecting to hear “your only 31, it won’t be cancer, keep an eye on it” kind of thing, but it
Hhggffdd
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Colon Cancer Connected
2 years ago
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