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should I start interferon?
I’d be grateful for any advice or guidance on starting Interferon for ET CalR mutation. I was diagnosed with ET approximately 12 years ago when I was 57. I took Hydroxycarbamide in increasing doses over an approximate 6 year period when the efficacy of the drug began to wane. I was then prescribed
I’d be grateful for any advice or guidance on starting Interferon for ET CalR mutation. I was diagnosed with ET approximately 12 years ago when I was 57. I took Hydroxycarbamide in increasing doses over an approximate 6 year period when the efficacy of the drug began to wane. I was then prescribed
Reggieroo
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MPN Voice
2 days ago
Lipid test results on 10mg Rosuvastatin
Hi all, I had been waiting to get the results of my lipid test to see how the small dose of Rosuvastatin was getting on with helping my cholesterol levels . Got the results back yesterday and GP advises not to change dose at the moment. Interesting to see how my stats have changed from being on 80mg
Hi all, I had been waiting to get the results of my lipid test to see how the small dose of Rosuvastatin was getting on with helping my cholesterol levels . Got the results back yesterday and GP advises not to change dose at the moment. Interesting to see how my stats have changed from being on 80mg
DWizza
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British Heart Foundation
2 days ago
Genetic background strongly influences the impact of carrying the Thr92Ala-DIO2 polymorphism in the male mouse
Are you male? Are you a mouse? Do you carry the Thr92Ala-DIO2 allele? Can you wait for the publication of this paper? Can you wait for the human version of this trial? And do you consider it necessary to wait for the eventual publication of the human trial before considering T3? It is undoubtedly
Are you male? Are you a mouse? Do you carry the Thr92Ala-DIO2 allele? Can you wait for the publication of this paper? Can you wait for the human version of this trial? And do you consider it necessary to wait for the eventual publication of the human trial before considering T3? It is undoubtedly
helvella
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
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Consultant referral and other stuff
Recently had my regular 3 month TSH test and it seems that im still just within the range. Yet again, seen another different doctor at the surgery as i can never get to see the same one. This doctor, even though ive been on 75mcg Levo for 6 months with my symptoms holding strong or becoming worse, told
Recently had my regular 3 month TSH test and it seems that im still just within the range. Yet again, seen another different doctor at the surgery as i can never get to see the same one. This doctor, even though ive been on 75mcg Levo for 6 months with my symptoms holding strong or becoming worse, told
BiffAHiram
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Thyroid UK
5 days ago
Help with blood test results please
Hi All I've recently had 2 blood tests - one was a private finger prick test through monitormyhealth.com. The reason I took the tests was because I've not felt 'right' for quite some months. Insomnia (but then falling asleep at my desk during the day), constant aches and pains, headaches, unable
Hi All I've recently had 2 blood tests - one was a private finger prick test through monitormyhealth.com. The reason I took the tests was because I've not felt 'right' for quite some months. Insomnia (but then falling asleep at my desk during the day), constant aches and pains, headaches, unable
haysmarie
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Thyroid UK
9 days ago
Help interpreting results: Told TSH levels normal when they're higher than the normal range
Hi! A bit of background: I'm mid 30s & was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism 2 years ago and my GP referred me to the consultant as I also developed a large goitre & have family history (my late Mum had hypothyroidism). Consultant told me I had Hashimotos & my TSH, T3, T4 & antibody levels were
Hi! A bit of background: I'm mid 30s & was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism 2 years ago and my GP referred me to the consultant as I also developed a large goitre & have family history (my late Mum had hypothyroidism). Consultant told me I had Hashimotos & my TSH, T3, T4 & antibody levels were
Lasagnebread
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Thyroid UK
10 days ago
blood results. Advice please.
Might anyone have any comments on these blood results please? Quite a lot tested and all normal range … so why do I Still continue to have symptoms? Latest results from 28 May Alanine transaminase (ALT) in Serum or Plasma 28 May 18 U/L in range Albumin 28 May 40 g/L in range Alkaline Phosphatase
Might anyone have any comments on these blood results please? Quite a lot tested and all normal range … so why do I Still continue to have symptoms? Latest results from 28 May Alanine transaminase (ALT) in Serum or Plasma 28 May 18 U/L in range Albumin 28 May 40 g/L in range Alkaline Phosphatase
Quinc
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Thyroid UK
11 days ago
New blood pressure drugs
Hi all I have had a lot of issues with BP meds currently on Felodipine 7.5mg and in general they are by far the best I have used. However I am an insomniac and Felodipine has definitely exacerbated this. No sleep at all last night. GP prescribed Mirtazapine to help but I only took half a dose and was
Hi all I have had a lot of issues with BP meds currently on Felodipine 7.5mg and in general they are by far the best I have used. However I am an insomniac and Felodipine has definitely exacerbated this. No sleep at all last night. GP prescribed Mirtazapine to help but I only took half a dose and was
BobbyCollins
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High Blood Pressure Support
12 days ago
Latest Blood Test results, Please advise
Hello Everyone , Below are the latest blood test results. (25 May 2024). I have an appointment with my endo tomorrow morning. I am currently on 100mcg Levothyroxine and 10 mcg T3 (Thybon Henning) Fasting blood sample taken in the morning (9am) . Levothyroxine taken after blood draw. T3 taken
Hello Everyone , Below are the latest blood test results. (25 May 2024). I have an appointment with my endo tomorrow morning. I am currently on 100mcg Levothyroxine and 10 mcg T3 (Thybon Henning) Fasting blood sample taken in the morning (9am) . Levothyroxine taken after blood draw. T3 taken
BookLover2020
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Thyroid UK
13 days ago
Ezetemibe side affects
Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My chest aches as do my shoulders and one foot. I can't take statins so they're trying me on this. My cholesterol was 6 total and it's come down to
Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My chest aches as do my shoulders and one foot. I can't take statins so they're trying me on this. My cholesterol was 6 total and it's come down to
Haz58
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Cholesterol Support
14 days ago
Cholesterol level and Q Risk
I don't remember seeing any discussions about the Q Risk with relation to a stroke or heart attack. My last bloods came back normal, no action. My cholesterol was 5.3 and I'm on 2mg pred.I asked the nurse what the Q risk was and it came up as 25% chance of a stroke or heart attack within the next 10
I don't remember seeing any discussions about the Q Risk with relation to a stroke or heart attack. My last bloods came back normal, no action. My cholesterol was 5.3 and I'm on 2mg pred.I asked the nurse what the Q risk was and it came up as 25% chance of a stroke or heart attack within the next 10
diana1998
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PMRGCAuk
17 days ago
Cholesterol and CLL
Hoping for some information from the wise ones here - back in January my GP said she wanted to start me on a statin as my cholesterol was high. I said I preferred to try to bring it down myself rather than with medication (and my intent here is not to start a debate on statins - I just prefer a natural
Hoping for some information from the wise ones here - back in January my GP said she wanted to start me on a statin as my cholesterol was high. I said I preferred to try to bring it down myself rather than with medication (and my intent here is not to start a debate on statins - I just prefer a natural
Kbcjones
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CLL Support
18 days ago
HDL and LDL fine :) Lp(a) very high :(
Hello all, good and bad news :) Good - After a few years of slightly high HDL and LDL readings (as shown), my latest HDL and LDL results are normal. I'm 54, very active, not overweight, non-smoker, non-drinker. No medication. I think my diet is fine, no take aways, almost no bread, processed food or
Hello all, good and bad news :) Good - After a few years of slightly high HDL and LDL readings (as shown), my latest HDL and LDL results are normal. I'm 54, very active, not overweight, non-smoker, non-drinker. No medication. I think my diet is fine, no take aways, almost no bread, processed food or
CocoChannel
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Cholesterol Support
22 days ago
Low Testosterone Linked With Mortality Risk in Aging Men - by Jeff Minerd , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today May 13, 2024
No way to know if this is applicable to those on ADT, but it would seem to be relevant for consideration. The highlighted portion is a useful guide on male sex hormone targets for those testing them. These results might also add support for Morgentaler's [i]"Saturation Model"[/i] for testosterone. Full
No way to know if this is applicable to those on ADT, but it would seem to be relevant for consideration. The highlighted portion is a useful guide on male sex hormone targets for those testing them. These results might also add support for Morgentaler's [i]"Saturation Model"[/i] for testosterone. Full
cujoe
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Fight Prostate Cancer
23 days ago
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
26 days ago
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
27 days ago
Stopping ezetemibe
1 year post NSTEMI and stent and finally had a call from cardiologist. Basically all fine thankfully. They said I could stop ezetemibe but stay on 40mg atorvastatin. Bit confused as NHS website says ezetemibe is for life. My cholesterol numbers are good ( LDL 1, ratio 1.9, total 2.5, triglycerides 0.4
1 year post NSTEMI and stent and finally had a call from cardiologist. Basically all fine thankfully. They said I could stop ezetemibe but stay on 40mg atorvastatin. Bit confused as NHS website says ezetemibe is for life. My cholesterol numbers are good ( LDL 1, ratio 1.9, total 2.5, triglycerides 0.4
Heartmum56
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British Heart Foundation
27 days ago
pumpkin seeds for cholesterol
I have under active thyroid and high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high taking a ounce of pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol I am going to try these and see the outcome
I have under active thyroid and high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high taking a ounce of pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol I am going to try these and see the outcome
Harmitage
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Thyroid UK
29 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
30 days ago
Atorvastatin
hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informed me I had high cholesterol (7.5) and prescribed 30mg of Atorvastatin daily. Within a few days bad side effects appeared. I became so tired and drowsy. If I sat down I fell asleep almost instantly. I got an extreme
hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informed me I had high cholesterol (7.5) and prescribed 30mg of Atorvastatin daily. Within a few days bad side effects appeared. I became so tired and drowsy. If I sat down I fell asleep almost instantly. I got an extreme
Brainfoglady
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British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
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