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Blood test time - still no better
Hello I'm posting again to get views on my latest blood tests, although I think it's probably same as last time. I just don't get anywhere with my doctor. Last time some of you were saying that I possibly had poor conversion and I think my results this time are showing similar sort of numbers. My doctor
Hello I'm posting again to get views on my latest blood tests, although I think it's probably same as last time. I just don't get anywhere with my doctor. Last time some of you were saying that I possibly had poor conversion and I think my results this time are showing similar sort of numbers. My doctor
Loopnova
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
blood tests tomorrow
hi This is my first post and I’m almost clueless I had a full spine MRI. The report says I have small bilateral cysts on my thyroid. This is all it says. The MRI was for spine problems. I went to my doctor about this who has arranged a blood test tomorrow at 1145. Do I need to be fasting. Also
hi This is my first post and I’m almost clueless I had a full spine MRI. The report says I have small bilateral cysts on my thyroid. This is all it says. The MRI was for spine problems. I went to my doctor about this who has arranged a blood test tomorrow at 1145. Do I need to be fasting. Also
dalzell
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
can you tell me what the best brand to take for low folate
I had full thyroid check with medicheck just over a year ago. the result for my vitamins were Folate. 2.38ugl ( 3.89 - 19.45) Vitamin b12 69.5 pmol/L ( 37.5 - 150) Vitamin D 67 ( 50-200) I did get my folate check with my doctors, after I told them of my private blood test but they
I had full thyroid check with medicheck just over a year ago. the result for my vitamins were Folate. 2.38ugl ( 3.89 - 19.45) Vitamin b12 69.5 pmol/L ( 37.5 - 150) Vitamin D 67 ( 50-200) I did get my folate check with my doctors, after I told them of my private blood test but they
Bookworm90
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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hi, have others found that Spiriva has helped to stop exacerbations from colds? I've had three colds since September: the first put me in hospital for 12 days. The second two have led to oral steroids at home (with quick improvement). This has been a nasty introduction to lung problems. I don't get
hi, have others found that Spiriva has helped to stop exacerbations from colds? I've had three colds since September: the first put me in hospital for 12 days. The second two have led to oral steroids at home (with quick improvement). This has been a nasty introduction to lung problems. I don't get
Particle32
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Asthma Community Forum
4 months ago
GP appointment and blood tests - will recent steroid injection skew results?
Afternoon everyone, I had a GP appointment yesterday to discuss my symptoms. Went through everything that has happened since the summer. She sent me for blood tests today which included CRP, ESR, Rheumatoid factor and various other tests relating to autoimmune conditions. She insisted I call back for
Afternoon everyone, I had a GP appointment yesterday to discuss my symptoms. Went through everything that has happened since the summer. She sent me for blood tests today which included CRP, ESR, Rheumatoid factor and various other tests relating to autoimmune conditions. She insisted I call back for
MsWhistledown
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Confused Again :(
Finely I was referred to an endo. My T4 was 24 and my T3 3.80. He prescribed me 10mcg of T3 and I had to cut down my T4 from 100 to 50 mcg. I felt a little better for 2 weeks and then I started get very unwell, hair falling out, even more fatigue and all the bottoms of my feet and lower legs were
Finely I was referred to an endo. My T4 was 24 and my T3 3.80. He prescribed me 10mcg of T3 and I had to cut down my T4 from 100 to 50 mcg. I felt a little better for 2 weeks and then I started get very unwell, hair falling out, even more fatigue and all the bottoms of my feet and lower legs were
Katherine1234
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
GCA and type 2 diabetes
Hi all Warriors Since being on prednisone (since July 2023 at 60mg, now at l6mg) my A1C has slowly crept up. Had blood work yesterday and A1C is now at 7.1. I have been told by my rheumy this is steroid induced and will start going down as I taper. Even though I have been tapering by 1mg every 2
Hi all Warriors Since being on prednisone (since July 2023 at 60mg, now at l6mg) my A1C has slowly crept up. Had blood work yesterday and A1C is now at 7.1. I have been told by my rheumy this is steroid induced and will start going down as I taper. Even though I have been tapering by 1mg every 2
Groda
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Calcium D3 Supplements
Are any of you diagnosed with Osteoporosis taking supplements, Calcium, D3, K, etc. even though blood tests show normal range? I have been advised it is not necessary to take supplements if blood tests normal. Too much Calcium may increase risk of other health issues. My PCP advises taking multivitamin
Are any of you diagnosed with Osteoporosis taking supplements, Calcium, D3, K, etc. even though blood tests show normal range? I have been advised it is not necessary to take supplements if blood tests normal. Too much Calcium may increase risk of other health issues. My PCP advises taking multivitamin
Bugosun
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Osteoporosis Support
4 months ago
why does our thyroid suddenly become less effective?
I was almost 54 when a blood test told me I had a less effective thyroid and since this time last year I’ve gone from 50mcg to 75 and now up to 100 to see if it can get to the right level. I’ve been a serial dieter for 30 years and have blamed this. My Father had a goitre most of his adult life that
I was almost 54 when a blood test told me I had a less effective thyroid and since this time last year I’ve gone from 50mcg to 75 and now up to 100 to see if it can get to the right level. I’ve been a serial dieter for 30 years and have blamed this. My Father had a goitre most of his adult life that
BrocksfieldJo
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
blood test
I have a blood test booked for 4pm tomorrow, I take 25mg levothyroxine in the morning and 25mg at night, could you advise me when should I take my tablets to get the best result from the 4 pm booking tomorrow? Many thanks
I have a blood test booked for 4pm tomorrow, I take 25mg levothyroxine in the morning and 25mg at night, could you advise me when should I take my tablets to get the best result from the 4 pm booking tomorrow? Many thanks
Disey
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Advice needed - T3 levels
I was diagnosed with sub-clinical underactive thyroid in 2016. My test results were TSH 7.91 (0.27 - 4.2); T4 12.2 (12 - 22); T3 4.4 (3.1 - 6.8) I was started on 25 mcg Levo, which over the years has been titrated up to 112 mcg. I’ve been monitoring levels via private blood tests every 3-6 months
I was diagnosed with sub-clinical underactive thyroid in 2016. My test results were TSH 7.91 (0.27 - 4.2); T4 12.2 (12 - 22); T3 4.4 (3.1 - 6.8) I was started on 25 mcg Levo, which over the years has been titrated up to 112 mcg. I’ve been monitoring levels via private blood tests every 3-6 months
Bagster2
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
well let me try and confuse everyone
been in and out of hospital since xmass 22 chest infections oxy levels telling me your ok go home dont last a week another bug oxy 60/70 scarey every scan blood test known to man still no conclusion lost 2stone water retention furusimide what a tablet any help please
been in and out of hospital since xmass 22 chest infections oxy levels telling me your ok go home dont last a week another bug oxy 60/70 scarey every scan blood test known to man still no conclusion lost 2stone water retention furusimide what a tablet any help please
grean
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NRAS
4 months ago
Update - Not Polymyalgia?
Update - First had Polymyalgia 2018 tapered off successfully 2020 CRP10 ESR 26. Diagnosed again July 2023 CRP4 ESR 26. Symptoms completely different (all neck, shoulders, arms) Put back on 20mg steroids. I wasn’t convinced on 2nd diagnosis so GP agreed I should taper off. Began taper, had blood tests
Update - First had Polymyalgia 2018 tapered off successfully 2020 CRP10 ESR 26. Diagnosed again July 2023 CRP4 ESR 26. Symptoms completely different (all neck, shoulders, arms) Put back on 20mg steroids. I wasn’t convinced on 2nd diagnosis so GP agreed I should taper off. Began taper, had blood tests
Purplelamp
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
advice on new blood test
TSH 0.9mu/L range 0.27-4.20 Serum B12 457pmol/L range 145-569 Serum folate 57.7nmol/L range 8.8-60.8 Serum ferritin 164ug/L range 13-150 if/L Serum 25-HO vit D3 134nmol/L…… no range but 25nmol/L - Deficient 25-50 - insufficiency 50 - sufficient for most of population 200 - potentially toxic
TSH 0.9mu/L range 0.27-4.20 Serum B12 457pmol/L range 145-569 Serum folate 57.7nmol/L range 8.8-60.8 Serum ferritin 164ug/L range 13-150 if/L Serum 25-HO vit D3 134nmol/L…… no range but 25nmol/L - Deficient 25-50 - insufficiency 50 - sufficient for most of population 200 - potentially toxic
PassionFruit-xxx
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Help please!
I have had three consecutive major surgeries in 2023 : March spinal, then mastectomy in June and hemicolectomy in September. Directly afterwards in October I had the COVID booster. Days later I woke one morning in debilitating pain in my neck , shoulders, upper arms, I could barely lift myself from
I have had three consecutive major surgeries in 2023 : March spinal, then mastectomy in June and hemicolectomy in September. Directly afterwards in October I had the COVID booster. Days later I woke one morning in debilitating pain in my neck , shoulders, upper arms, I could barely lift myself from
Carryon55
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Pain Concern
5 months ago
Looking to understand symptoms which seem heart related to me
First off, I know any responses on here are no substitute for professional medical help, but my experience lately with various GPs leaves something to be desired and I need to compare notes with others to try and understand exactly what is - or may - be ailing me. Around the end of October 2023, after
First off, I know any responses on here are no substitute for professional medical help, but my experience lately with various GPs leaves something to be desired and I need to compare notes with others to try and understand exactly what is - or may - be ailing me. Around the end of October 2023, after
rsg74
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Blood test after x-ray
Despite having a lingering cough, my mum has had no other systems but decided to see the doctor. They suggested she have an x-ray. Anyway, they've asked her to have a blood test regarding her heart. Her cough seems to be getting better and she doesn't feel tired, had any chest pains or any other
Despite having a lingering cough, my mum has had no other systems but decided to see the doctor. They suggested she have an x-ray. Anyway, they've asked her to have a blood test regarding her heart. Her cough seems to be getting better and she doesn't feel tired, had any chest pains or any other
MarkD6701
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Advice on taking T3 for first time also best pharmacy to use Private prescription please
Hello everyone, I have finally obtained a prescription for T3 from a private endo. I’m excited but also apprehensive and want to get off to a good start, so would like some advice about the doses of T3 and T4 to take . Also information about the cheapest way of obtaining the T3 from my prescription.
Hello everyone, I have finally obtained a prescription for T3 from a private endo. I’m excited but also apprehensive and want to get off to a good start, so would like some advice about the doses of T3 and T4 to take . Also information about the cheapest way of obtaining the T3 from my prescription.
nannieJen
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Iron and ferritin advice requested
I have recently had a full set of iron and ferritin blood tests completed and would like some advice on the numbers, please (prior to these tests, only my ferritin levels have been tested). They result from early morning fasting with no iron supplements for one week. My serum ferritin was 160 µg/L.
I have recently had a full set of iron and ferritin blood tests completed and would like some advice on the numbers, please (prior to these tests, only my ferritin levels have been tested). They result from early morning fasting with no iron supplements for one week. My serum ferritin was 160 µg/L.
MrVimes
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 months ago
frozen cycle medication questions
hi everyone , I’m only on my second day of estrogen tablets 3x a day and I feel so sick , did anyone have this and did your dose need amending ? My clinic haven’t done any blood tests on me to check my levels pre cycle or during my previous fresh back in November. I know sometimes hormone levels going
hi everyone , I’m only on my second day of estrogen tablets 3x a day and I feel so sick , did anyone have this and did your dose need amending ? My clinic haven’t done any blood tests on me to check my levels pre cycle or during my previous fresh back in November. I know sometimes hormone levels going
Natasha2012
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Fertility Network UK
5 months ago
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