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Question: My husband had been ill for the past five years. We've been to many specialists but no answers.
One blood report said he had t-2 toxicity. He also has Hashimotos thyroiditisis.
His symptoms are: daily vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the belly an hands and feet, Tremors, muscle weakness, chronic severe pain, muscle enzymes of over 2000 for multiple years, Severe chemical sensitivities, sinus issues and he coughs up black stuff everyday. He's had a muscle biopsy, colonoscopy and endoscopy, allergy testing. Now he is having trouble eating and although he eats very little he continues to gain weight. I don't think he can last much longer. please help \
Sorry medications are tramadol, gabipentin,meloxicam, synthroid
One blood report said he had t-2 toxicity. He also has Hashimotos thyroiditisis.
His symptoms are: daily vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the belly an hands and feet, Tremors, muscle weakness, chronic severe pain, muscle enzymes of over 2000 for multiple years, Severe chemical sensitivities, sinus issues and he coughs up black stuff everyday. He's had a muscle biopsy, colonoscopy and endoscopy, allergy testing. Now he is having trouble eating and although he eats very little he continues to gain weight. I don't think he can last much longer. please help \
Sorry medications are tramadol, gabipentin,meloxicam, synthroid
Brief Answer:
Tests
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your husband's bothersome symptoms. When I see someone like him in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid) Thyroid autoantibodies : Anti Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibodies and Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day Correct diagnosis and treatment requires the opportunity to examine the patient so you must see an endocrinologist in-person.
Tests
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your husband's bothersome symptoms. When I see someone like him in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid) Thyroid autoantibodies : Anti Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibodies and Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day Correct diagnosis and treatment requires the opportunity to examine the patient so you must see an endocrinologist in-person.
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