General Medical issues thread

[SuePa]

I am hoping he just wants to see me to say how amazing my results are after losing 22kgs

Well he certainly should be praising that, quite an achievement! Well done.

 

[rogerkambah]

Recently had a CT scan after 3 months of Pazopanib. Unfortunately the growth on my adrenal has not responded, so need to continue medication. Have also lost 6kg in that time, and have now gone off the drug for 4 weeks as the side effects had become quite onerous.
In addition have developed hypothyroidism so have to take eutroxsig for that.
Interestingly many of the side effects of hypothyroidism are the same as those attributed to Pazopanib. I wonder whether it is the hypothyroidism that is really producing these, rather than the Pazopanib.

Have seen my oncologist today after a CT scan last week.
Pazopanib side effects were driving me crazy. Have now stopped Pazopanib and feel better already. It had a massive effect on my stomach and GI tract (heartburn, bloating reflux etc).
The adrenal gland tumour has grown slightly, indicating that the drug is not getting on top of things.
Next treatment is to see the radiation onco again to see if he can help.
Eutroxsig brought the TSH down from >47 to 0.30 so dose reduced to 25mcg.
Onco nurse weighed me. Said I had lost 7kg since last weigh-in (December), so down to 63kg now, but should be able to reverse that now.

 

[Pushka]

Have seen my oncologist today after a CT scan last week.
Pazopanib side effects were driving me crazy. Have now stopped Pazopanib and feel better already. It had a massive effect on my stomach and GI tract (heartburn, bloating reflux etc).
The adrenal gland tumour has grown slightly, indicating that the drug is not getting on top of things.
Next treatment is to see the radiation onco again to see if he can help.
Eutroxsig brought the TSH down from >47 to 0.30 so dose reduced to 25mcg.
Onco nurse weighed me. Said I had lost 7kg since last weigh-in (December), so down to 63kg now, but should be able to reverse that now.

Reducing the eutroxsig dose may assist a little with weight gain too.

 

[Katie]

He should get one of those never ending referrals for chronic issues.

My daughter's ophthalmologist refused to accept one. Our then-GP tried the first few years (she saw him at a minimum annually until she was 10 or so, much more frequently in the first couple of years and around her surgery), but eventually gave up. The GP's wife mentioned that the specialists get more from Medicare with a new referral. Shrug.

 

[Flying mermaid]

I somehow seem to have missed reading this thread for months - will need to catch up.

however I came across this article and I know there are a few people with auto immune conditions (including Ms FM). It seemed quite an exciting development

New natural answers for killer allergies | Australian National University

Researchers have discovered a function in the immune system that could hold the key to treating allergic conditions like asthma and stop life-threatening anaphylaxis. Experts from The Australian National University (ANU) have unearthed a natural way the body prevents autoimmune disease and...

www.anu.edu.au

 

[cove]

After a visit to have a blood test I can eat anything i like and it won’t get recorded for another 6 months.....

 

[Major]

After a visit to have a blood test I can eat anything i like and it won’t get recorded for another 6 months.....

A few years ago I copped a heap of flak from my GP, after a blood test, about a fatty liver. I soon learnt to stay off the booze for about 3 or 4 days before a blood test.
I no longer have a fatty liver problem.

 

[Pushka]

A few years ago I copped a heap of flak from my GP, after a blood test, about a fatty liver. I soon learnt to stay off the booze for about 3 or 4 days before a blood test.
I no longer have a fatty liver problem.

If just three days abstinence does the trick I'd say you never had one in the first place.

 

[prozac]

A few years ago I copped a heap of flak from my GP, after a blood test, about a fatty liver. I soon learnt to stay off the booze for about 3 or 4 days before a blood test.
I no longer have a fatty liver problem.

You gotta learn to game the system.

 

[Flashback]

You gotta learn to game the system.

That's what AFF is all about!

 

[rogerkambah]

A few years ago I copped a heap of flak from my GP, after a blood test, about a fatty liver. I soon learnt to stay off the booze for about 3 or 4 days before a blood test.
I no longer have a fatty liver problem.

One thing I have never been diagnosed with is a fatty liver. My liver and other organs were closely inspected in 2016 during the resection of my R kidney and the large associated tumour. Many blood test and CT scans since then have not shown any liver problems (surprised me).

My wife however, who rarely drinks and is not fat apparently has a fatty liver predisposition and has had to modify her diet.

 

[chelzmalee]

Well, visited the doc on Friday - high cholesterol. I did express my displeasure at that result, given the healthy changes I've made. He explained it's most likely due to family history of ischemic heart disease. So, at this stage, it's wait 3 months and get re-tested to see if it changes. If not, we'll deal with it then. Basically just trying to avoid a heart attack at 45.

I suspect I'll be on meds in a few months. But, hey, could be worse.

 

[Pushka]

Well, visited the doc on Friday - high cholesterol. I did express my displeasure at that result, given the healthy changes I've made. He explained it's most likely due to family history of ischemic heart disease. So, at this stage, it's wait 3 months and get re-tested to see if it changes. If not, we'll deal with it then. Basically just trying to avoid a heart attack at 45.

I suspect I'll be on meds in a few months. But, hey, could be worse.

Diet makes very little difference unfortunately. I know many don't like it but maybe try the cholesterol lowering spread? The one marked Buttery is really nice and I haven't had any cholesterol 'comments' in a couple of years since using it.

 

[Major]

Well, visited the doc on Friday - high cholesterol. I did express my displeasure at that result, given the healthy changes I've made. He explained it's most likely due to family history of ischemic heart disease. So, at this stage, it's wait 3 months and get re-tested to see if it changes. If not, we'll deal with it then. Basically just trying to avoid a heart attack at 45.

I suspect I'll be on meds in a few months. But, hey, could be worse.

A lot of people are wary of statins. I have been taking them for more than 20 years and have satisfactory levels. I did have one problem with swollen feet but changed to another one which fixed that problem

If you decide to go down that path then do so with confidence.

 

[TheRealTMA]

A lot of people are wary of statins. I have been taking them for more than 20 years and have satisfactory levels. I did have one problem with swollen feet but changed to another one which fixed that problem

If you decide to go down that path then do so with confidence.

Statins are good for you. And a good preventative for a host of issues. Some people have issues but most don't. There's a lot of rubbish written about them by self-interested promoters and "Rogue Nutritionists" and that absolutely appalling Catalyst program in 2015 (GIYF) by the discredited Dr Maryanne Demasi. There's lots of good peer-reviewed articles available that strongly support their use.

 

[chelzmalee]

Statins are good for you. And a good preventative for a host of issues. Some people have issues but most don't. There's a lot of rubbish written about them by self-interested promoters and "Rogue Nutritionists" and that absolutely appalling Catalyst program in 2015 (GIYF) by the discredited Dr Maryanne Demasi. There's lots of good peer-reviewed articles available that strongly support their use.

Both my parents are on statins, so I'm not worried. In fact, I would say I'm a big fan of better living through chemistry

 

[OZDUCK]

I have been to a Dermatologist about some red 'rashes' on my forehead and as expected they are due to Actinic Keratosis (Sun damaged skin). Happily, there was no sign of skin cancer there or on the rest of my body. He prescribed Efudix cream to destroy the damaged skin cells. After the first 4 days nothing seemed to be happening and I was beginning to doubt its effectiveness. However, it is now certainly having the advertised effect - bits of me are becoming red and sore.

Unfortunately, I have plenty of forehead so this is just the first part with a few more spots to do after the bigger areas have been treated. I have worn a wide brim hat - Cricket style - for years. But like most of us when I was a kid I was swimming, surfing and playing sport in the summer sun so it is not really unexpected for this to occur.

 

[Flying mermaid]

A lot of people are wary of statins. I have been taking them for more than 20 years and have satisfactory levels. I did have one problem with swollen feet but changed to another one which fixed that problem

If you decide to go down that path then do so with confidence.

I won’t relate my experience with Statins as I know I had a very unusual allergic reaction ....

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Diet makes very little difference unfortunately. I know many don't like it but maybe try the cholesterol lowering spread? The one marked Buttery is really nice and I haven't had any cholesterol 'comments' in a couple of years since using it.

I have used it for years now and really like it - just use the standard one.

 

[prozac]

Diet makes very little difference unfortunately. I know many don't like it but maybe try the cholesterol lowering spread? The one marked Buttery is really nice and I haven't had any cholesterol 'comments' in a couple of years since using it.

Buttery is the one I use also. My Lipids professor's nutritionist advised me to use plenty of it. I have put on weight so I think I might have to cut back. However, my cardio says I have the lowest cholesterol of any of his patients.

 

[Pushka]

Buttery is the one I use also. My Lipids professor's nutritionist advised me to use plenty of it. I have put on weight so I think I might have to cut back. However, my cardio says I have the lowest cholesterol of any of his patients.

That really is great news!