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Blood Work Values!!

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by amyhosp.
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  • February 28, 2015 at 6:05 pm #793
    amyhosp
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    Is there any way or information that I can take to my doctors explaining how people with EDS and MCAD and POTS and all the other things we deal with have blood levels that even though they may show in the “normal” range of tests need to be considered not so “normal”? Does this make sense to you what I am asking? Thanks!

    March 4, 2015 at 8:37 pm #5334
    Barbara
    Participant

    Hi, just found a theory I put forwards a few years ago, at:-

    http://prettyill.com/forums/viewthread/480/#2456

    It may make them look further at ‘borderline’ results, you never know!

    Also get them to check you for
    signs of dehydration
    signs of low blood volume
    signs of sticky blood
    Vitamin D levels
    Vitamin B levels (deficiency can cause excess CSF issues)
    Just a thought.
    Barbara
    (UK)

    March 6, 2015 at 11:18 am #5336
    amyhosp
    Participant

    Thanks so much Barbara, I will check it out and print it out and take it with me for my appointments coming up.
    I will also take them the list to check of the things you suggested.
    🙂

    March 6, 2015 at 11:25 am #5337
    amyhosp
    Participant

    Wow…. Just with a quick read of the above and below posts answered so other questions that I have. I can’t wait to go through and read the whole thread!
    Thanks again, and the way you explained the blood volume makes complete sense to me and I’m not even good with math. lol

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