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Lipid results
Since my last post regarding elevated finger prick sample for cholesterol, I am now in receipt of my formal blood test results for lipid profile which are borderline and need to speak to Doctor. I do have a GP follow up next week to discuss these but wondered if anyone on here can interpret them and
Since my last post regarding elevated finger prick sample for cholesterol, I am now in receipt of my formal blood test results for lipid profile which are borderline and need to speak to Doctor. I do have a GP follow up next week to discuss these but wondered if anyone on here can interpret them and
Maynan17
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Thyroid UK
2 days ago
flares and adrenals
hi folks me again I posted 2 weeks ago about statins. I am on 2.5 mg of prednisone and have been for a month. Last couple of days feel a lot more shoulder stiffness. I just took 5 mg this morning. I flared in January when I tried to go to 2 mg. Question. If I do flare protocol again to 8 mg for 1 -
hi folks me again I posted 2 weeks ago about statins. I am on 2.5 mg of prednisone and have been for a month. Last couple of days feel a lot more shoulder stiffness. I just took 5 mg this morning. I flared in January when I tried to go to 2 mg. Question. If I do flare protocol again to 8 mg for 1 -
Skier321
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PMRGCAuk
3 days ago
Trial of eConsult service
My GP practice has recently launched the eConsult service where it said I could get the results of tests etc, so I tried it. I asked for the results from a recent blood test, and gave the date and time. The one that was supposed to be just vitamins. I had one email back saying the request would be
My GP practice has recently launched the eConsult service where it said I could get the results of tests etc, so I tried it. I asked for the results from a recent blood test, and gave the date and time. The one that was supposed to be just vitamins. I had one email back saying the request would be
serenfach
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
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No health issues before diagnosis, now everything is a little scary
Sorry, I can’t give any current thyroid results as am on some medication for an abscess which affects blood results . Am still on 50mcg. Since diagnosis from scan initially last December I have been diagnosed with diabetes , which I’m not happy about really . I had one blood test which was 51, then given
Sorry, I can’t give any current thyroid results as am on some medication for an abscess which affects blood results . Am still on 50mcg. Since diagnosis from scan initially last December I have been diagnosed with diabetes , which I’m not happy about really . I had one blood test which was 51, then given
Benjipuss
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
Test results and what to ask my GP
I had routine bloods done last week mainly because of high cholesterol. My results showed not just high cholesterol, but also: Serum TSH 8.7 Serum free T4 12.8 So there's a note about me being subclinical hypothyroid and another about statins. So I'm guessing the GP is just going to want to put me
I had routine bloods done last week mainly because of high cholesterol. My results showed not just high cholesterol, but also: Serum TSH 8.7 Serum free T4 12.8 So there's a note about me being subclinical hypothyroid and another about statins. So I'm guessing the GP is just going to want to put me
Bishbashbosh74
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
Speaking to GP tomorrow - which symptoms should I emphasise
I think I am undermedicated with results: Serum TSH level 2.41 mIU/L [0.27 - 4.2] Serum free T4 level 16.7 pmol/L [12.0 - 22.0] Especially as I forgot and took my 50 levothyroxine an hour before the test (numpty) They are against me being on levothyroxine as I can't have any symptoms at that TSH
I think I am undermedicated with results: Serum TSH level 2.41 mIU/L [0.27 - 4.2] Serum free T4 level 16.7 pmol/L [12.0 - 22.0] Especially as I forgot and took my 50 levothyroxine an hour before the test (numpty) They are against me being on levothyroxine as I can't have any symptoms at that TSH
KatyMac68
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Thyroid UK
5 days ago
GP wants to put me on statins but reluctant to take due to underactive thyroid and liver issues
hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having
hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having
Fergus883782
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Thyroid UK
6 days ago
Medication side affects after NSTEMI
Hi, Male, 47, I appear to be suffering a few side affects of medication following a minor heart attack (if there is such a thing) that was treated with a small stent, 9 months ago. (Atorvastatin, Lansoprazole, Ramipril, Clopidogrel, Bisoprolol, Asprin) These include regularly waking up during the
Hi, Male, 47, I appear to be suffering a few side affects of medication following a minor heart attack (if there is such a thing) that was treated with a small stent, 9 months ago. (Atorvastatin, Lansoprazole, Ramipril, Clopidogrel, Bisoprolol, Asprin) These include regularly waking up during the
mynamesnotnigel
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British Heart Foundation
6 days ago
introduction
Hi fellow hearties Just to introduce myself and to say how much I have found this forum very informative over past few months. Sadly I just need to grumble today - no response required as I know so many have far worse to contend with. My story is similar to so many, female who had my symptoms
Hi fellow hearties Just to introduce myself and to say how much I have found this forum very informative over past few months. Sadly I just need to grumble today - no response required as I know so many have far worse to contend with. My story is similar to so many, female who had my symptoms
Battl
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British Heart Foundation
7 days ago
Update- Moderna Spikevax
Just to update. Received blood result and all within rang with the exception of Lymphocyte count which 3.1 only slightly over range. CPR 4 g/L, ESR 2. Which rules out PMR flare. So onwards and upwards, definitely downwards with Pred.-so pleased. I am now wondering whether the muscle paralysis I had
Just to update. Received blood result and all within rang with the exception of Lymphocyte count which 3.1 only slightly over range. CPR 4 g/L, ESR 2. Which rules out PMR flare. So onwards and upwards, definitely downwards with Pred.-so pleased. I am now wondering whether the muscle paralysis I had
Pebblegod
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PMRGCAuk
7 days ago
Atorvastatin
I was put on 80mg Atorvastatin following a heart attack/2 x stents in 2021. Since January this year have had very bad back pain, no apparent reason yet despite physio, x rays etc. Wondering if could be statins? anybody else had pain related to them?
I was put on 80mg Atorvastatin following a heart attack/2 x stents in 2021. Since January this year have had very bad back pain, no apparent reason yet despite physio, x rays etc. Wondering if could be statins? anybody else had pain related to them?
Holmbury333
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British Heart Foundation
8 days ago
Why would my FT4 change?
Hi, My thyroid has been ok for some years now, I have generally felt quite well. A recent GP blood test flagged up that my FT4 is at the bottom of the range. I am currently taking 120mg of NDT, I was on 240mg for many years but was told I must reduce my dosage as my TSH was 0.05. I reduced the dosage
Hi, My thyroid has been ok for some years now, I have generally felt quite well. A recent GP blood test flagged up that my FT4 is at the bottom of the range. I am currently taking 120mg of NDT, I was on 240mg for many years but was told I must reduce my dosage as my TSH was 0.05. I reduced the dosage
DAB68
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Thyroid UK
9 days ago
Statins
Just some advice please iam currently on 75mcg of levothyroxine but currently prescribed 20mg of atorvastatin by Dr a couple of years ago before diagnosised with hypothyroidism I've read that people with hypothyroidism should not take statins I've stopped taking them and will speak to my Dr as iam due
Just some advice please iam currently on 75mcg of levothyroxine but currently prescribed 20mg of atorvastatin by Dr a couple of years ago before diagnosised with hypothyroidism I've read that people with hypothyroidism should not take statins I've stopped taking them and will speak to my Dr as iam due
Bridkid67
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Thyroid UK
13 days ago
High Cholesterol
Any advice please on my lipid results taken from a finger prick sample when attending an appointment at Our Future Health research programme. They were elevated . Total cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L HDL 1.22 mmol/AL Triglycerides 4.72 mmol/L They did not record LDL unfortunately. It was non-fasting.
Any advice please on my lipid results taken from a finger prick sample when attending an appointment at Our Future Health research programme. They were elevated . Total cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L HDL 1.22 mmol/AL Triglycerides 4.72 mmol/L They did not record LDL unfortunately. It was non-fasting.
Maynan17
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Thyroid UK
13 days ago
Do I have heart failure or heart disease?
This is my first post. Back in 2019 I had what felt like "flutterings" and breathlessness/dizziness. I was diagnosed with arrhythmia. A 24 hour ecg showed ventricular ectopic beats. An echocardiogram showed mild valve leakages but no obvious cardiomyopathy. I was advised to stop/reduce my caffeine
This is my first post. Back in 2019 I had what felt like "flutterings" and breathlessness/dizziness. I was diagnosed with arrhythmia. A 24 hour ecg showed ventricular ectopic beats. An echocardiogram showed mild valve leakages but no obvious cardiomyopathy. I was advised to stop/reduce my caffeine
SudsSuds
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British Heart Foundation
13 days ago
Hypothyroidism
Hello, I haven’t felt like myself for over a year, started with acid reflux, swelling of hands, feet, eyes and cheeks then itchy skin, fatigue, slow movement, low mood. GP agreed to do blood test, nothing came up except high cholesterol. GP prescribed statins for high cholesterol, antihistamine for swelling
Hello, I haven’t felt like myself for over a year, started with acid reflux, swelling of hands, feet, eyes and cheeks then itchy skin, fatigue, slow movement, low mood. GP agreed to do blood test, nothing came up except high cholesterol. GP prescribed statins for high cholesterol, antihistamine for swelling
CookieRzasa
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Thyroid UK
13 days ago
statins
Here again for some knowledge and benefit from your wisdom. In February I was told that I have a number of heart conditions. One is two partially blocked arteries. I am waiting for an Angiogram and stents if needed, semi urgent. I go to Europe the end of this month so no chance of getting in until July
Here again for some knowledge and benefit from your wisdom. In February I was told that I have a number of heart conditions. One is two partially blocked arteries. I am waiting for an Angiogram and stents if needed, semi urgent. I go to Europe the end of this month so no chance of getting in until July
Skier321
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PMRGCAuk
15 days ago
Have broken skull from 2018,double seizure, diagnosed 2021 as terminal, any exercise limited especially walking on a 'slant', very dizzy!
I need to exercise, I have diabetes 2, formed my own diet since 2020 when I got diabetes, but apart from exercise bike 2,000 metres a day, I seem to be on a losing struggle, threatened with Statins, if I go on those will become a "vegetable" [ps have legs like tree trunks at present😵] am presently
I need to exercise, I have diabetes 2, formed my own diet since 2020 when I got diabetes, but apart from exercise bike 2,000 metres a day, I seem to be on a losing struggle, threatened with Statins, if I go on those will become a "vegetable" [ps have legs like tree trunks at present😵] am presently
Adlon57
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Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK
16 days ago
Wednesday's Word
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AR drugs
[/i][/u] - This is a class of drugs used as second line treatment in Urso non responders. These drugs have long been used as a lipid lowering drugs - although now statins are more widely used for this purpose of lowering cholesterol. They are not yet approved by
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AR drugs
[/i][/u] - This is a class of drugs used as second line treatment in Urso non responders. These drugs have long been used as a lipid lowering drugs - although now statins are more widely used for this purpose of lowering cholesterol. They are not yet approved by
DonnaBoll
Administrator
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PBC Foundation
17 days ago
Was it a TIA?
Hi all, recently had a suspected TIA nearly 3 months ago. I got home one night and went to lock the door and I couldn’t get the key in the lock. I had no pain, no disorientation or confusion, no blurred vision, no pins and needles or numbness, no slurred speech, my left arm just felt a bit heavy. I immediately
Hi all, recently had a suspected TIA nearly 3 months ago. I got home one night and went to lock the door and I couldn’t get the key in the lock. I had no pain, no disorientation or confusion, no blurred vision, no pins and needles or numbness, no slurred speech, my left arm just felt a bit heavy. I immediately
DonnaA
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British Heart Foundation
17 days ago
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