"It has been wildly fluctuating. I think the last time I posted it was low and I was on the keto diet. Then it went back up.
LDL 183
HDL 84
TRIGLYCERIDES 34"
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I'm having a difficult time with AA.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karaholly Nov 19, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My girlfriend noticed a spot in July, I ignored it well because I didn't think it was anything. September, I went to the dermatologist, and the one spot I had, it was the size of a quarter or even…Continue
Steriod shots have adverse effects?
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I have had about 2 or 3 rounds of steriod shots in a couple of spots. I notice hair growth , however I am still seeing the patches travel. Also, it seems like Everytime I get myshots that is when it…Continue
Is taking a biopsy always necessary?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alo-mom Nov 12, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I went to a doctor back in september and I had a circle, there was still hair in it and extremely itchy. She immediatly said it was AA. In July I would ITCH the living hell out of it, and it reminded…Continue
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"Hey all, hope all is well! Has anyones cholesterol sky rocketed? How do we maintain it or lower it without taking another pill. My cholesterol is really bad since Xeljanz. "
"My diet changes from Keto to the diet of eating anything. I am the same age as you too.My diet is always calorie counting though. I will eat anything as long as I am under a certain amount of calories if that makes sense?Keto-- Red meat, vegetables,…"
"My LDL is still terrible but my HDL and Triglycerides are still amazing. Almost Athlete levels. My doctor isn't too concerned because of that alone.
HDL was 79 Trig 35 (around there)"
" I will probably have to stop taking my medication for a few weeks or maybe months. I am most likely going in for a spinal fusion in December/January.If anyone had a major operation please let me know, I am interested how it went and how long…"
"I had surgery on my meds, and had no issue. Ovbiously it depends on the surgery. If it is major surgery like a joint replacement, you probably will need to stop it. If its something minor or even somewhere in the middle (like me) you don't need…"
"Hey all,
Long time no see! I have been doing well. No set backs for me other than other health issues of getting older.
I got scoped today and to my surprise (or not) I have Candida of the Esophgeous. I was on a low dose of minocycline for…"
"I am still on 20mg and my cholesterol sucks trig are great, HDL amazing but my LDL is horrific. My derm is not concerned and does not think it's serious because how well my numbers are with the other 2.
My other blood results are…"
"Hi Sam,
I am sorry you had this experience. I hope someone on the forum can help you in your area. But there are a few avenues possible, I think here collectively have all gone through the experience of getting xeljanz and can help and give…"
"Hey all!Like everyone I am super concerned with the recent xeljanz report. I reached out to my Doctor who specializes in Alopecia and this was her response"We don't think this applies to alopecia areata patients. Rheumatoid arthritis…"
"This is going to be gross, but has anyone got black spots/specks in there stool? I just noticed this like a few months ago (hasn't been consistent) and today I notice it as well.
I haven't been able to test my blood with everything going…"
"I see the same doctor I'm surprised she said 2 months. When I first saw her she told me it could take 4 months. Wonder what's the factor. "
"Thanks Frida, I haven't been off my meds. My doctor saw me today and said everything looks good and no infection. It's been only 9 days and could take 2 months to fully heal but the incision should take about 2-4 weeks. My stitches are…"
"Thanks apple"
"Has anyone had surgery on Xeljanz? I just had surgery done and my surgeon wasn't all that concerned that I was on Xelijanz, he looked into it and said it, if it was prednisone than I would have to stop it but Xeljianz doesn't act the same…"
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