Posts by Maria Kern71

nimblemoose2 said:Does anyone actually read my posts until the end? I made it perfectly clear that I booked a private sauna and didn't use a public one. It turns out I didn't have the flu if you believe the LOM-ovka; it was likely just a heavy cold or maybe a minor virus.

Calm down. You're the only one losing your temper here.☕ People tried to explain themselves to you. You might have been misunderstood, but clearly, your nerves are shot.

I had the actual flu, and despite dealing with two autoimmune diseases, nothing major knocked me sideways. I didn't even get vaccinated because I don't consider it reliable protection. Especially since I know several people who got the shot only to have the flu walk right through their front door.

Chris Kim63 said:Thanks so much! You have no idea how helpful you've been. I've been searching online for these explanations for ages without any luck.
Thank you. 🙏
I suppose I don't know why I haven't switched doctors over the years, but it is certainly time to move on.

Glad I could be of some assistance. 🙂 It requires significant research to understand this stuff; I had quite a headache just trying to figure it out myself. 🤣 I am not sure where you are located, but if you are in the USA, I can send you a private message with a recommendation. 🙂

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Chris Kim63 said:About two years ago, I had this testing done because of bone pain and suspected rheumatoid arthritis...

HLA-A
2 10

HLA-B
15 ND

method: CDC (serological)

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HLA-C*
NT NT

Spondyloarthritis HLA-DRB1*
04 11

HLA-DQB1*
NT NT

Method: PCR-SSO/SSP (molecular)

My primary care physician told me everything was fine,
so I didn't follow up with a rheumatologist.
The pain persists, but I ignore it.
Now, given other symptoms, I suspect celiac disease (or perhaps some other inflammatory bowel disease).
Can anyone tell me if these results indicate anything regarding celiac, Crohn's, or similar conditions?
I don't understand this report at all.
Thanks!

This is genetic typing, which indicates predisposition to certain diseases. You can have one, two, or none.
HLA A2—predisposition to spontaneous miscarriage.
HLA-A10-Oralan—oral fibrosis.
HLA-B15-possible for Spondyloarthritis.
HLA-DRB1 4—linked to rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
HLA-DRB1 11—systemic scleroderma.

If I were you, I would see a rheumatologist. It is better not to comment on the GP's assessment.
I went through the same thing; I didn't understand any of it initially either. 🤣

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ruggedmarlin2 said:Does anyone know a good ophthalmologist in New York City? Private practice is fine. Thanks.

My mother is seeing Professor Vukojević in New York City for her Rib, and she is quite satisfied with him.

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Question. My package was sent out on Monday, and I received a tracking number. Yesterday morning at 7:00, it stated the shipment was being prepared for delivery, but by 5:00 PM, the status updated to a failed delivery attempt. I was home all day; no one rang the bell, and no notice was left. Now, the tracking number shows nothing at all. Should I head to the FedEx office? This is a first for me.

Nicholas Myers, thanks for the reply. I just got my serology results back, and they look like this:
EBV VCA IgM positive 46.9
EBV VCA IgG positive 325.0
EBV EA IgG positive 77.2
EBNA IgG positive 43.2
CMV IgG positive 101.0

Hello. I had blood work done yesterday. I recovered from mononucleosis three months ago, but for the last month, I have been dealing with fatigue and brain fog. Yesterday, I ran a fever and my throat is acting up again. Is it possible for the illness to have returned?
Elevated values:
Lymphocytes 59.0 (20-46)

Low values:
MCV 80.6 (83.0-97.2)
MCH 25.6 (27.4-33.9)
MCHC 317 (320-345)
Neutrophil seg. granulocytes 1.26 (2.06-6.49)
Neutrophil seg. granulocytes 27.9 rel % (44-72)
Alanine aminotransferase 9 (10-36)

Can we change the username from Maria Kern71 to Hannah?

Done. Good Luck Thanks 🙂

I received my lab results from New York City today. They ran serology for CMV, EBV, and toxoplasmosis. I tested positive for those two viruses but negative for toxoplasmosis. This testing was prompted by mononucleosis.

The results are as follows:

EBV VCA IgM >160 U/ml
EBV VCA IgG 93.8 U/ml
EBV EA IgG 103.0 U/ml
CMV IgM 61.2 U/ml
CMV IgG 99.6 U/ml

Hello, I need some assistance interpreting these results

Aspartate aminotransferase 77 (14-32)
Alanine aminotransferase 66 (10-29)
Gamma-glutamyltransferase 75 (10-24)

Hematology
WBC 12.3 (4.4-11.6)
MPV 10.7 (7.0-10.4)

CBC
Neutrophils 0.96 (1.94-8.0)
Lymphocytes 8.65 (0.84-6.03)
Neutrophils 7.8% (34-69)
Lymphocytes 70.3% (19-52)
Monocytes 4.5 (5-13)

I have listed the elevated and low values; all others are within range. My doctor appointment isn't until Monday. There is suspicion of mononucleosis due to fatigue, sore throat, fever, and pain in the upper left quadrant of my abdomen.