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Originally Posted by judymoody
Not sure where to post this, but I'm up for a physical, and wondered what blood (or other) tests I should request- my doc is open, I think- on my list so far, I'd like B-12, D3, glucose fasting, thyroid panel, A1??, CPK- beyond the more typical. My only issues right now continue to be related to a cipro rx almost a year ago- still some leg tingling, thigh burning, anxiety, some muscle twitching (benign) and my GERD is much better. I welcome any suggestions . . .
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I'd have electrolytes done... calcium/potassium/ and magnesium.
(magnesium is not always included, I think you have to ask for it separately.) HbA1C is useful and so is fasting INSULIN. (if you get the fasting insulin added, don't exercise before the blood is drawn- as it will increase the levels.)
Also if your doctor is agreeable...I'd get a Herpes Simplex and Zoster blood titre. It may show elevations that may pertain to your symptoms. If you were taking acid blocking drugs for a long time to get that GERD better, you might also have a zinc/copper ratio test done...to show if zinc is really low. Zinc can be a problem when stomach acid is low.
Good luck, I hope the testing goes well.
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