I recently had a TSH reflex and FT4 test to check my thyroid. My TSH reflex was 4.23 H (normal range is .27 - 4.20, so it's .03 over the limit) and my FT4 was 0.81 L (normal range is .93 - 1.70, so it is .12 lower than normal). Do I need to be concerned? Do I need a supplement with just a few points difference? I am 66 years old and in pretty good health, but had a mastectomy in 2003 and was on Arimidex but off it now.

March 24th, 2023

I had a full knee joint replacement in June 2008, but the knee is still very swollen and painful. I have had further keyhole surgery for a biopsy and infection check, but nothing was found. Do I have any choice other than having the knee replacement replaced?

November 27th, 2024

I am a 70-year-old man with emphysema (COPD). My weight has dropped from 168 lbs to 155 lbs over the past 6 months. What could be the cause of this weight loss?

May 18th, 2024

I wish to last more than 5 minutes before I come. Normally my wife comes much later. Is there a tablet that I can purchase online? By the way, I am diabetic and insulin dependent. Many thanks.

February 7th, 2024

I was concerned about possibly having diabetes due to symptoms like fatigue, extreme weakness and nausea after eating sugary foods, and sore eyes. I tested my blood glucose level after 15 hours of not eating and got a result of 5.4mmol. Is this result still valid for diagnosing diabetes, and should the test be done exactly 8 hours after eating or can it be longer?

May 20th, 2024