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Chemo induced anemia
My father has had 2 cycles of docetaxel chemo and his Hb is 8.2 g/dl while RBC is 2.96 mcL. Due to this, the next chemo has been postponed by a week The MO says the only way anemia can be dealt is blood transfusion if Hb goes below 8 g/dl. Should we go ahead with next cycle or wait till Hb level gets
My father has had 2 cycles of docetaxel chemo and his Hb is 8.2 g/dl while RBC is 2.96 mcL. Due to this, the next chemo has been postponed by a week The MO says the only way anemia can be dealt is blood transfusion if Hb goes below 8 g/dl. Should we go ahead with next cycle or wait till Hb level gets
Vsahay
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Lupus and operations
I am scheduled for a total hysterectomy for the end of October. I was wondering if an operation like this will cause my lupus to flare? I’ve just had my first cat scan and ultrasound (since last December) that shows no new blood clots in my legs or lungs! Yay! Now that my disease is “calming down”,
I am scheduled for a total hysterectomy for the end of October. I was wondering if an operation like this will cause my lupus to flare? I’ve just had my first cat scan and ultrasound (since last December) that shows no new blood clots in my legs or lungs! Yay! Now that my disease is “calming down”,
Willow7733
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LUPUS UK
3 years ago
Hot flashes
It’s been eight months since my complete hysterectomy. My hot flashes and night sweats are terrible. Because of estrogen fed breast cancer and being on an estrogen blocker I’m wondering if I can get relief with anything? How long can I expect This to last?
It’s been eight months since my complete hysterectomy. My hot flashes and night sweats are terrible. Because of estrogen fed breast cancer and being on an estrogen blocker I’m wondering if I can get relief with anything? How long can I expect This to last?
pinkbody2
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Menopause and Perimenopause Support
3 years ago
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Fybro and ptsd
Ive not written for awhile having sons wedding in channel islands and coping with everchanging covid rules to get there. Followed by keyhole gall bladder removal. Stress has been fairly high. Saw a healer last week and she comented on my inability to relax and being on edge. I was researching ptsd for
Ive not written for awhile having sons wedding in channel islands and coping with everchanging covid rules to get there. Followed by keyhole gall bladder removal. Stress has been fairly high. Saw a healer last week and she comented on my inability to relax and being on edge. I was researching ptsd for
Bruton
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
3 years ago
Feedback on Labs Please
Results after introducing 45mg NP Thyroid and Lactoferrin: TSH - 1.81 | previous 8.88 (no range provided) Free T4 - 13 | previous 15.1 (no range provided) - declined Free T3 - 3.0 pg/mL (2.8 - 4.4) RT3 - 12 ng/dL Anti-Thyroglobulin - 0.0 (negative) Anti-Thyroperoxidase < 63 (negative) Iodine: 63
Results after introducing 45mg NP Thyroid and Lactoferrin: TSH - 1.81 | previous 8.88 (no range provided) Free T4 - 13 | previous 15.1 (no range provided) - declined Free T3 - 3.0 pg/mL (2.8 - 4.4) RT3 - 12 ng/dL Anti-Thyroglobulin - 0.0 (negative) Anti-Thyroperoxidase < 63 (negative) Iodine: 63
ndtnewbie
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Latest Blood results
Hi all, do these results look ok? Serum vitamin B12 level 355 ng/L [120.0 - 900.0] Adequate B12 stores.If the patient is on IM B12 therapy, it is not necessary to monitor B12 levels Serum folate level > 20 ug/L [2.5 - 9999.0] Liver function tests Serum total protein level 64 g/L [60.0 - 80.0] Serum
Hi all, do these results look ok? Serum vitamin B12 level 355 ng/L [120.0 - 900.0] Adequate B12 stores.If the patient is on IM B12 therapy, it is not necessary to monitor B12 levels Serum folate level > 20 ug/L [2.5 - 9999.0] Liver function tests Serum total protein level 64 g/L [60.0 - 80.0] Serum
Ljdaly74
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
PALB2 mutation.
From a piece in today's New York Times Health section [1]: [i]"For years, women with breast cancer in their families have been getting tested for mutations in two genes, known as BRCA1 and BRCA2, to determine whether they have a sharply elevated risk of the disease.[/i] [i] [/i] [i]"Now, doctors are
From a piece in today's New York Times Health section [1]: [i]"For years, women with breast cancer in their families have been getting tested for mutations in two genes, known as BRCA1 and BRCA2, to determine whether they have a sharply elevated risk of the disease.[/i] [i] [/i] [i]"Now, doctors are
pjoshea13
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Can I take iron? Carry SCT
I carry the sickle Cell trait. My TIBC is 331, iron 31. My Mom also Carrie’s sCT and is 72 and been told she can’t take iron and she’s 72. Her hematologist told her after certain age, if you have SCT you can’t t aske iron. He has her on folic acid and multivitamin. He’s left. turning 50 this month
I carry the sickle Cell trait. My TIBC is 331, iron 31. My Mom also Carrie’s sCT and is 72 and been told she can’t take iron and she’s 72. Her hematologist told her after certain age, if you have SCT you can’t t aske iron. He has her on folic acid and multivitamin. He’s left. turning 50 this month
Secretargirl007
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Sickle Cell Society
3 years ago
Ovarian Cystectomy?
Hi, I went to the hospital yesterday and I'm being booked in for another laparoscopy and a double Ovarian cystectomy. They are likely to take one or both ovaries entirely due to large dermoid cysts/benign tumours in both ovaries . Does anyone have any advice? Has anyone had this surgery? I feel really
Hi, I went to the hospital yesterday and I'm being booked in for another laparoscopy and a double Ovarian cystectomy. They are likely to take one or both ovaries entirely due to large dermoid cysts/benign tumours in both ovaries . Does anyone have any advice? Has anyone had this surgery? I feel really
MrsRainbowD
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Endometriosis UK
3 years ago
New and seeking advice re iron and vitamin D
Hello. I have had RLS most of my life (now 65yrs old), and it is pretty severe. I have never taken any medication, but I have tried most complementary approaches (magnesium, massage, etc.). At the moment it is worst during the day and in the evening. A parent had hemachromatosis, so I have just had my
Hello. I have had RLS most of my life (now 65yrs old), and it is pretty severe. I have never taken any medication, but I have tried most complementary approaches (magnesium, massage, etc.). At the moment it is worst during the day and in the evening. A parent had hemachromatosis, so I have just had my
Tildabri
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
Alternative to Levothyroxide on NHS
Hi everyone, My most recent results show my thyroid still needs to be re-medicated (long story but I came off Levo under the instruction of Dr Peatfield before he retired) but I am reluctant to go back on to Levothyroxine because it made me feel horrendous. I was previously taking 175mcg and my TSH still
Hi everyone, My most recent results show my thyroid still needs to be re-medicated (long story but I came off Levo under the instruction of Dr Peatfield before he retired) but I am reluctant to go back on to Levothyroxine because it made me feel horrendous. I was previously taking 175mcg and my TSH still
Mrsdafox
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Mastectomy questions
I am having a mastectomy in another 10 days on one side. with no reconstruction. Previously I had had a lumpectony, chemo and radiation 4 yrs ago, I'm just wondering how long the recovery period usually is and can you wear pullover shirts or do you need button down ones? Have people been restricted
I am having a mastectomy in another 10 days on one side. with no reconstruction. Previously I had had a lumpectony, chemo and radiation 4 yrs ago, I'm just wondering how long the recovery period usually is and can you wear pullover shirts or do you need button down ones? Have people been restricted
macor
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SHARE Breast Cancer Support
3 years ago
Results received from Blue Horizon :)
Hi everyone, I received my blood test results from Blue Horizon with some Dr's notes, which I am trying to make sense of as my mind feel so fuzzy. Please may I ask from your interpretation of them? TSH 3.170 [1] 0.27 - 4.20 mIU/L Free T4 16.29 [2] 12 - 22 pmol/L Free T3 5.2
Hi everyone, I received my blood test results from Blue Horizon with some Dr's notes, which I am trying to make sense of as my mind feel so fuzzy. Please may I ask from your interpretation of them? TSH 3.170 [1] 0.27 - 4.20 mIU/L Free T4 16.29 [2] 12 - 22 pmol/L Free T3 5.2
Singinginthewind
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
IRON, severe hair loss, 2.5TSH - what to tackle first?
Good morning all - I had a question re iron deficiency and most likely incorrect t4 dosage. For a few weeks now, I have experience SEVERE hair loss- probably the worst bout since Ive been diagnosed 4 years ago. Had phone consult and asked for iron tests- the gp seemed reluctant as he said I am a menstruating
Good morning all - I had a question re iron deficiency and most likely incorrect t4 dosage. For a few weeks now, I have experience SEVERE hair loss- probably the worst bout since Ive been diagnosed 4 years ago. Had phone consult and asked for iron tests- the gp seemed reluctant as he said I am a menstruating
Ivanab
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Blood Test Results - Comments on levels please
Well I got my blood iron levels back today and I need a little help in understanding where they stand. 1. Serum Ferritin is 376ug/l. I believe this is acceptable as it seems the level for RLS should be above 250. 2. Serum Transferrin is 1.79 g/L. The Lab indicated that the normal range was 2-4. 3. Serum
Well I got my blood iron levels back today and I need a little help in understanding where they stand. 1. Serum Ferritin is 376ug/l. I believe this is acceptable as it seems the level for RLS should be above 250. 2. Serum Transferrin is 1.79 g/L. The Lab indicated that the normal range was 2-4. 3. Serum
RLSofManyYears
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 years ago
Experience with Lynparza?
First off, thanks to all the amazing women in this community. I have learned so much about the disease and the amazing stories of courage and perseverance. Very inspiring. This is my first post, I apologize in advance if I ramble. It is my 84 year old father dealing with MBC and I am along for the ride
First off, thanks to all the amazing women in this community. I have learned so much about the disease and the amazing stories of courage and perseverance. Very inspiring. This is my first post, I apologize in advance if I ramble. It is my 84 year old father dealing with MBC and I am along for the ride
Greenwhite63
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
3 years ago
Medicinal experiences
Hi all Following all the recent conversations about various meds people are being prescribed I thought I would add my experiences to the mix. Might be helpful. I was diagnosed with osteopenia several years ago and put on bisphosphonates. These eventually caused a hiatus hernia so I stopped taking them
Hi all Following all the recent conversations about various meds people are being prescribed I thought I would add my experiences to the mix. Might be helpful. I was diagnosed with osteopenia several years ago and put on bisphosphonates. These eventually caused a hiatus hernia so I stopped taking them
Ana-16
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
Evista to prevent recurrence of IDC?
I am 4 months after bilateral mastectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Have had 25 radiation treatments. Now considering Letrozole vs Tamoxifen vs Evista. Don't like the side effects of Letrozole or Tamoxifen. I favor Evista due to recent diagnosis of osteopenia. Has anyone else had experience
I am 4 months after bilateral mastectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Have had 25 radiation treatments. Now considering Letrozole vs Tamoxifen vs Evista. Don't like the side effects of Letrozole or Tamoxifen. I favor Evista due to recent diagnosis of osteopenia. Has anyone else had experience
D-321
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My Breast Cancer Community
3 years ago
Non-standard Ibrance schedule
Hi everyone, Great forum and so happy I found it! I was diagnosed with MBC in my liver last summer, 19+ years after initial diagnosis Stage IIB, bilateral mastectomy, chemo, and radiation. WTF??? I had surgery to remove tumor and have no other mets that they can find . Anyway, started Ibrance in October
Hi everyone, Great forum and so happy I found it! I was diagnosed with MBC in my liver last summer, 19+ years after initial diagnosis Stage IIB, bilateral mastectomy, chemo, and radiation. WTF??? I had surgery to remove tumor and have no other mets that they can find . Anyway, started Ibrance in October
MoUtOrWaNc
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SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
3 years ago
Maybe in the wrong place....advice please
Hi everyone and many thanks in advance for your time. Apologies in advance if I am in the wrong place. Clutching at straws as feeling very unwell for last 18 months. I have recently been diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis/Hashimoto's but I have some abnormal blood test results that can't be explained
Hi everyone and many thanks in advance for your time. Apologies in advance if I am in the wrong place. Clutching at straws as feeling very unwell for last 18 months. I have recently been diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis/Hashimoto's but I have some abnormal blood test results that can't be explained
PurpleNel
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Haemochromatosis Society UK
3 years ago
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