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Hi again, This forum has been the most helpful support. Could you support me in understanding next steps following the below test results? In particular, my iron panel results seem to be very low, and I am not sure how to correct that. How should I start to supplement? I was diagnosed with hashimotos

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Hi again, Could you support me in understanding next steps following the below test results? I was diagnosed with hashimotos in 2018. On 50mg of T4 since then. GP reckoned everything was normal. Since January this year I have been struggling very badly. 39yo male. I am three weeks into starting

Hi all This is my first post and I would really appreciate your thoughts on my test results. First a bit of context. I am a 49 year old female and I have been struggling with a range of different symptoms for some considerable time. I first went to the doctor with crushing fatigue, constipation,

hello. My husband has been diagnosed with SLE. He has discomfort when he flys in his heart. His cardiologist has said there is nothing wrong with his heart although he has pericarditis…. Which you can fly with… so we think it is a lupus symptom. Does anyone have any similar experiences or tips? Flying

Hi, In May 2021 I had the intrinsic factor blood test and my results were as follows. 89 u/ml. With a normal range of 0-24 u/ml. And the following notes. The presence of anti intrinsic factor antibodies together with a low vitamin B12 level is diagnostic of pernicious anaemia Does this make sense to

Newbie here. Not diagnosed with lupus nor Sjogren's, though I do have symptoms of both. I've had this weird rash on the back of my neck, into my hairline for a while now. Any ideas if it could be lupus/Sjogren's related? Many thanks in advance for any replies.

Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus — one that could pave the way for new treatments An imbalance of T cells, which play a key role in the body’s immune response, could explain most cases of the disease, according to new research. By Aria Bendix A key mystery behind one of the

Scientists say they have identified a root cause of lupus — one that could pave the way for new treatments An imbalance of T cells, which play a key role in the body’s immune response, could explain most cases of the disease, according to new research. By Aria Bendix A key mystery behind one of the

does any one have Giant Cell arthritis. I am very poorly at the moment. I’m having test for it. I’ve been to my local hospital a few days now I’ve got to have a brain scan and maxillofacial appointment. Thanks

I came across this fascinating study on an autoimmune condition that results in B12 deficiency selectively in the central nervous system. Cerebrospinal fluid B12 is essentially non-existent but serum levels are normal, making this very hard to detect! https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.08.21.23294253v1

hi, could someone please help with these results.iv been on levothyroxine 75mg for about 4 years . Diagnosed in 2019 as underactive thyroid. Thyroid function test Serum TSH level 2.15 mu/L [0.35 - 4.94] Serum free T4 level 13.2 pmol/L [9.0 - 19.0] Thyroid Therapy Levothyroxine (T4) It has come

hi all, Does anyone else on here have Sjögren’s as well as PA? I am experiencing constant tingling and occasional burning/numbness in my fingers and toes. (specific fingers and toes, not all)….It got worse when I did a reloading series of dosages of B12. I’m curious - does neuropathy usually flow from

We are a group in the North East of England. We had a very welcoming and successful Event on Lupus and other associated chronic illnesses awareness on the 20th of July 2024. We are inviting any Lupies within our area who are looking for a place to go and meet and chat and do activities as well as share

is there a certain diet that is recommended for pernicious anemia? I have been advised that even oats can be harmful? thanks

Hi lovely people, I have Covid and am wondering if I should miss my Methotrexate out this week. I was given antivirals, but had to stop because of an allergic reaction after 24 hours. What have you done in the same position please? My Rheumatoid is well controlled at the moment.

I Was diagnosed with under active thyroid 10 years ago age 50, I have struggled with tiredness my go will not change the 50mg dose of levothyroxine. I have just had it re tested and tsh level is 0.97 I am also anemic come back in the same blood tests so starting iron. Any thoughts please

Spoke with my GP yesterday regarding the extreme fatigue & rollercoaster of crashing following activity. He is now going to test & look at the possibility of Addison's. How does this mesh with PMR and Pred? I'd welcome any advice or better knowledge. Thanks.

This is a very recent paper. Some of the areas covered are well-known. Such as not treating B12 deficiency with folic acid. But, in the more speculative parts, I think it does raise questions over the prescribing of high dose (e.g. 5 milligrams a day) of folic acid in those who are currently low in