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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?

Hello members, thank you all for your amazing knowledge with all things to do with the Thyroid. I had a total thyroidectomy 25 years ago. I currently take 100mcg thyroxine a day, with no supplements. I decided to check my levels with Medichecks this week and followed the patient to patient tip about

My dad (72) was diagnosed in 02/24 with multiple bone mets, Gleason 9 an initial PSA of around 4000. He had triplet therapy with Docetaxel, Lupron and Nubeqa. His nadir was 26.1 in September 2024. His PSMA in November 2024 showed moderate to high activity in his prostate and in one area on his spine.

I have been hypothyroid for 15 years now and just recently when I picked up my latest prescription it was called Venacil, a levothyroxine product which I have never had before.On taking the tablet,it tends to start dissolving in the mouth using saliva before I have a glass of water to swallow the tablet

Hi, I’m trying to figure out if what I think is an autoimmune rash was triggered by the brand of T3 I last took. After years on T4 I found that the brand which most suited me was Mercury Pharma. When I started adding T3 in I was so grateful to have it prescribed I took what my local pharmacy could obtain

I have a question which I hope you can answer. As you’ll know my journey has been quite bumpy and this forum has made a huge difference to my health. I have been self medicating t3 for quite a while due to my local endo saying it’s blacklisted in my area. Through my treatment I was referred to a specialist

Hi everyone, I'm new to the group and happy to have found you. I have primary rls but it was never that bad untill I had seratonin syndrome in 2012 and in icu for 21 days and on a ventilator for 2 weeks. When I finally got out I had rls 24/7 and it's bad and getting worse taking 1.5 to 2 mg of ropinirole

I feel quite emotional to be saying this but 18 months on NDT Armour, this last dose tweak and I’m into my second week of feeling good. I’ve had a rocky six months. July-Sept 2024: 1.25 grains - the worse fatigue (had low iron too), anxiety/panic, joint aches, found out my FT3 had dropped from 70%

I was diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst/web on my T4/5. I have been in hospital twice for lumber punctures one with a drain. My Consultant does not want to operate. I have tingling in feet and legs and cannot walk far due to weak legs. Just put on pregablin low dose but frightened to get addicted. This

For the past few months now I’ve been reducing my Levo T4 from 100 mcgs to 75 while introducing T3 20mcgs as a split dose. I feel alright but I’ve noticed a significant gain in belly fat. I’m less active in the winter but my eating hasn’t increased and I eat very healthy foods. Anyone else notice this

Good afternoon, everyone, Please share your experience with concomitant use of T3/T4 medication and ADHD medication. I started Concerta in September last year, and a small dose worked beautifully. I started tiromel/euthyrox in November. The effect Concerta has on me has changed - instead of being calm

Hi all, new here as just recently diagnosed with an overactive thyroid but have a few questions if anyone would be kind enough to help please? My T4 level reading is 20 pmol/L and my T3 reading is 11.4 pmol/L. Firstly, are these readings at the lower end of the scale for hyperthyroidism and if so

Today is 8 days since I had my transfer of a 5 day frozen PGT tested embryo (tested twice which can apparently affect success rate to be lower). I had my transfer at the end of the day - after 3pm (don't know if that makes a difference in time line). At 4DPT I started having light cramps in my lower

As the post is headed, please let me know if you have a contact by private message. Much appreciated. Joe

hi my friend wants to know if anyone could understand these readings and if her Levi need s putting up serum tag level 6-3 mu/l serum free t4 level 13-7 thanks

hi, I have been taking iron bisglycinate supplements (100mg on alt nights on empty stomach with vit C) for a year now and my ferritin and TS levels started to rise but are now dropping back (currently 50SF and 29% TS, originally 19SF and 24%TS). My RLS has definitely improved over this time but is becoming

Hello. Male 38 yearsCKD DM type 2 Recently diagnosed with psoriasis Symptoms: Persistently foamy urine Normal urea creat level Microalbuminuria 70 mg HbA1c from 8.9 to 5.4 % currently FBC calcium phosphate electrolytes normal range Medication: dapamet 10/1000 I just need your advice and opinion

I'm Saranya from Chennai living in Sandiego.I had chocolate cysts in left ovary 2cm,1.5cm and pelvic endometriosis diagnosed in 2014 and cysts excised laprascopically was put on depo Provera got married moved to USA from chennai took ayurveda medicine managed recurrence and got pregnant naturally delivered

Hi everyone, any advice welcome! My partner was diagnosed with Non obstructive Azoospermia with no genetic causes (blood tests clear) and one failed sperm retrieval procedure. His testosterone is low and FSH is high (17.4). We have been told to use donor sperm. Surely this isn't it? There is bound