Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 Hi all Well not sure that the AP Doc sourced from Road Back BB is the right one - has said herself that she is more a traditionalist re treating RA, is an epidemiologist & more experienced in Sceleroderma & Lupus anyway. May try another. Meantime, I need some help re my blood results after 5 weeks on AP which are confusing me. I have Palindromic RA which is atypical of RA. However here goes: RF up to 658 (from 511)in 5 weeks. Is it normal for RF to go up? ESR the same at 4. I think that's probably because of the palindromic nature of my condition - it hasnt exploded. None of my blood results indicate a Herx - though I FELT like I was having one for 2 weeks. My main concern is that the antibiotic protocol says a 30% increase in EOSINOPHILS is an indication of an allergic reaction to the drug. Mine have gone from 0.2 to 0.6 in 5 weeks - which is a 300% increase. Am I having an allergic reaction to the drug? (I'm on Minomycin which is the Australian brand name). I have had no rash. Had ache in my kidneys which then migrated to liver - lasted 4 days and then no more trouble after I started on unsweetened cranberry juice.Until I find an experienced AP Doc, I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks. Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 zorroceasar, Have you done any Thyroid tests. Sometimes low Thyroid function can cause low T. Is " T Level " Total Testosterone or Free Testosterone? > > > Hi there > 48 year old male 90 kg 1.8 m tall > > > T level 5.2 9-35 nmol/L > LH 1.4 1-9 IU/L > E2 167 75-270 pmol/L > > Can somebody interprit the results > Is this secondary hypo > if it is can we stimulate the pitualary gland > once or is this an ongoing process. > > I am on no medications. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Hi There Well initially one would think it is secondary hypogonadism but now more tests are needed. Also you need to confirm this is not a one off test result for the Total T. Basically these results mean: (1) Need good endocrinologist with full teaching hospital back-up. (2) Much more testing and investigating - For example Clomid stimulation test so as to answer your questions (3) If this is secondary HG then is it partial or pan pituitary so you need more hormones of the Pituitary tested such as GH (Growth Hormone). (4) Do you have any other illness or symptoms that would be masked if immediately treated for HG or HGHG. Please start a folder with blood tests results and appointments and comments from specialist. Also it would help if you revealed what the endocrinologist has say so we may comment to try and help further. Take care _________________________________________ Randle _________________________________________ Help with blood results > > Hi there > 48 year old male 90 kg 1.8 m tall > > > T level 5.2 9-35 nmol/L > LH 1.4 1-9 IU/L > E2 167 75-270 pmol/L > > Can somebody interprit the results > Is this secondary hypo > if it is can we stimulate the pitualary gland > once or is this an ongoing process. > > I am on no medications. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Your TSH is decent...but a good thyroid panel should always include Free T3 and Free T4 for a full picture. >-----Original Message----- >Hi there >Yes done thyroid test TSH 1.43 range 0.37-3.50 mIU/L > >testosterone is total T level 5.2 9-35 nmol/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 zorroceasar, It looks like you are secondary hypo. Doing TRT will help you. > > > > > > > > > Hi there > > > 48 year old male 90 kg 1.8 m tall > > > > > > > > > T level 5.2 9-35 nmol/L > > > LH 1.4 1-9 IU/L > > > E2 167 75-270 pmol/L > > > > > > Can somebody interprit the results > > > Is this secondary hypo > > > if it is can we stimulate the pitualary gland > > > once or is this an ongoing process. > > > > > > I am on no medications. > > > > Hi there > Yes done thyroid test TSH 1.43 range 0.37-3.50 mIU/L > > testosterone is total T level 5.2 9-35 nmol/L > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:33:32 -0000, you wrote: >Hi There > >Well initially one would think it is secondary hypogonadism but now more >tests are needed. Also you need to confirm this is not a one off test result >for the Total T. Also the high E2 raises questions. Also where are the prolactin tests, ferritin tests, etc. to rule out other causes? - - - - Just another albino black sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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