Posts by David Mitchell4

It was the weekend, after all. Just hang tight. Expect an email response within two days or so.

I can't speak for everything else, but regarding your (S) cholesterol (<5.0 recommended mg/dL), 5.1 isn't something you need to lose sleep over. Just toss a few more green veggies onto your plate and call it a day.

Sure, but here’s what people consistently fail to grasp:

That referral remains valid for ordering for 90 days, even if your actual appointment isn't until six months from now.
So, if I get my referral on February 1st, book the appointment on April 15th, and end up with a date on September 20th—everything is perfectly fine.

Wait, just one again? Are you absolutely certain about that? It was three just a month ago!

OK

I’d say three months is the window you should be looking at to secure an appointment..

Another thing—now I’m dealing with shoulder pain and dark spots under my nose. I just checked the side effects, and both are listed right there. Do these things actually go away? I’ve only been on this 15/15/10 mg regimen for three days, so these symptoms caught me a bit off guard. Since tomorrow is Saturday, I can't exactly call the clinic right now, but the instructions explicitly say to contact a doctor if shoulder pain develops. Is there a specific thread here regarding corticosteroid side effects, or is this just a universal experience? I’d love to hear from others who have dealt with this; it seems like people rarely bring up these kinds of questions on the main board.

Thanks. I was wondering about that, and she gave me the same answer, but still... I’m not looking to mess around with corticosteroids. Besides, I doubt things will actually start improving while my stress levels are this high.🙂What dose are you on?

I’m honestly at a loss as to where to direct this question...

Is it safe to take Normabel on an as-needed basis while I'm currently on a course of Decortin?
Is there any issue with combining these two?

Thanks

Maria Fisher46 said:The LDL cholesterol levels are far more concerning, and there's a strong suspicion that we might be looking at familial hypercholesterolemia. This means a full workup is required before starting on medication, specifically statins.

Thanks for the response. What does this "workup" actually entail? So far, nothing has been done other than being prescribed Sortis.

I haven't started taking it because I noticed that women of reproductive age who aren't using protection shouldn't be on it. Naturally, nobody bothered to ask if I was planning to have children or anything of the sort...

A psychologist?

Well, that really depends on what she sent you over for. Why not just ask your doctor?

The antibiotics have already been prescribed. I honestly don't see what's wrong with the diet—it’s strictly meatless, loaded with vegetables, and all that. So, it's definitely not the food; there's no snacking and zero soda consumption here.

That’s what the lab results show. Yes, I noticed the glucose spike, but since it’s usually hovering right in the middle range and my diet is on point, I highly doubt that's the culprit. Besides, there was never any protein in my urine before now...

F, 35

My cholesterol levels have been steadily climbing for years now...

Right now, I’m actually more concerned about my iron levels, ALP, and white blood cells in my urine...
Symptoms: fatigue, zero energy, feeling constantly cold.

Springfield.

Any recommendations for a private ophthalmologist in Washington, D.C.?

Seven days?

Exactly. Just head over there as soon as you can and explain that you misread the situation—they probably didn't even fill the spot.

You head over to the New Hospital to see the doctors who handle the diagnostic reports or visit those specific departments.