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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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(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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"Thanks for this!" says: | judymoody (07-15-2009) |
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I am not good with the names so I usually ask for the obvious reg ones they test for but the b12,for gluten issues,any auto immune again and usually the doc suggests.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | judymoody (07-15-2009) |
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hmm well yeah, the ones on that site, well the have a general wellness one(which does not include b12) but does include calcium, magnesium, iron levels. the vitamin D levels you'll have to get seperate, and for b12, they dont usually let you go ahead and get that if your iron is already ok(especially if you already take a vb12 supplement you'd be set for that)
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