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Very low density lipoprotein test (VLDL)

I am also curious about the preferred energy source of CLL cells. Particularly the cholesterol role. If the CLL cells use cholesterol do they use whatever is present, or is there a signaling going on telling/initiating production—that causes cholesterol to rise? Below are a few articles I found on

There's also a particular type of cholesterol associated with the liver called VLDL: Is this a test that an NHS GP can do or is it a specialist test?

I read somewhere that a VLDL test was more worthwhile so went for that. The result is just one number (<5mg/dL). Apparently, anything below 30mg/dL is good. It’s clearly a different system and units from the HDL and LDL tests.

Hi Im just wondering if anyone has noticed fairly immediatesymptoms after taking sublingual b12 please? I’ve recently managed to get monthly jabs back ( after a fashion) MCh was still overange on 2 monthly. Know other things can be interplaying am correcting ferritin in 30’s, bottom range folate,

Hi I've never posted before and might have asked my question in the wrong place earlier and apologise. 😬 I've had Hashimoto for 24 years and am therefore at late stages I assume. I've managed to get my consultant to agree to give me T3 about 15 years ago as I was so unwell on just T4. I currently

I’ve been experiencing tachycardia every day for 18 months. Heart rate is totally normal lying down, POTs ruled out as HR sometimes fine standing. Things like walking upstairs can cause jump from 70 - 160, having a shower causes at least HR of 130 every day. Interestingly it gets better the more exercise

Hi, annual draw came back with this. GP is freaking out but I'll try appease them when I get to having t deal with that. Background is Hashimoto's, now on 42mcg T3 and 25mcg T4 pd. I skipped all meds for 24hrs a hard of this draw. Does this look relatively common /uncommon to you? Am I overdosing

just wondering if most members would say it is best to always start with T4 at the beginning of hypo journey over say NDT or T4/T3 combo. I have done a short trial of NDT (at too high dose) which caused quite extreme pulsatile tinnitus. I am ready to try again, at much lower, slower dose or I could

Had my iron tested for the first time 8 months ago when my ferritin was a lowly 22. I've been taking iron supplement (with vitamin C -and a probiotic- more recently) as suggested by Sue and others on here since then and had a retest last week. Ferritin is now 78, so improving. I'm not noticing any improvement

HiI usually stop taking iron a wk or so before ferritin or iron panel tests and wonder if u can please tell me if necessary? I did an iron panel couple months ago which said I need iron, but no capacity. Gp has said take eod, so thght I'd better retest to check,don't want to overload My ferritin had

10dpt blastocyst transfer Constant brown discharge mild abdomen pain went to the hospital this morning after the scan i was told nothing like miscarriage was seen my endometrial lining is good so they don't know where the Constant brown discharge is coming from maybe is an old blood but I am confuse

I suffer with ectopic beats and after I eat they seem more noticeable , I don't think it is linked to any particular food maybe just a full stomach ? I also need to burp a lot 🤭 thankfully just burps !! I occasionally get a little heartburn but not that much . I have read about the ' gastric cardio

I'm currently going through a load of tests and scans etc, I've been sober for over 12 years and not touched a drop of alcohol during this period, I'm feeling bloated or perhaps weight gain especially around my waist or stomach , I originally have a growth in my pelvic region and also a couple of smaller

Has anyone had to alter thyroid medication whilst recovering from covid?I was having mild palpitations and anxiety so reduced my t3 to just 2 x5mcg doses a day instead of 3x5mcg. No palpitations or anxiety at present. I will keep monitoring and hopefully back to normal dose in due course. Levothyroxine

Hello, I have been taking Thyroid S for a year and optimised on 4 grains. I am waiting on a new batch coming next week and need to substitute with Levothyroxine + T3 left over from before I was on Thyroid S. I am looking for any info on the dosage I should take to Substitute 4 grains of Thyroid

helvella Not sure if I'm allowed to promote a book on the forum but having read a number of posts from struggling members that suggest RTH as a problem I'm prompted to mention this ebook which explains it in basic terms. The book is well referenced by the author and something I found incredibly helpful

I was advised to reduce my t3 from 15mcg per day to 10mcg per day. I also take 100mcg Levo per day. I started on the reduced t3 on 12th Sept. For over 2 years, I haven’t gained weight, regardless of what I ate or drank. I also had loose bowels, but as I ate a largely plant-based diet, I thought that

Well folks I returned home safe and sound on NZ soil 20 October. Yes, I brought my AF Persistanr with me - I wanted to leave it there! No such luck. I was careful with lists so I didn't forget anything. But 4 hours time lag didnt take long to get it how I wanted it to work. I kept NZ time on my watch

In July 2023, I had a new tissue heart valve and had an excellent recovery for seven weeks, before becoming fatigued. My heart surgeon said all was good with the valve and referred me to a gastroenterologist who could find "no reason", and said it was a matter for a haematologist, who's just written

Hi everyone. Just a quick question. I recently had a lot of help from everyone here having been undermedicated for several years & also started on T3 last December. I have tried to increase my B Vitamins & Folate which was low. I have had 4 months of bowel issues & a positive FIT Test & weight loss