Question 1

might i hiv from having my blood plasma pumped back into me while donating blood?

Accepted Answer

NO, not possible!: It is your plasma, and the tubing comes as a complete system and is only used once then discarded. You cannot get a blood-transmitted disease from donating blood, plasma, or platelets.

Question 2

does donating blood plasma lower your immune system ?

Accepted Answer

No: Just don't over do it. Ur immune system isn't effected but donation 2 often is not healthy.

Question 3

might donating blood plasma cause swelling in your feet and legs?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: ...Briefly. The plasma donation contains a lot of proteins, which help draw thin fluid into the blood vessels and keep it there. In the right (?Or "wrong"?) person, the donation might allow some extra fluid to seep out into the tissues--usually in combination with gravity effect, so feet/ankles/lower legs where seen most--until horizontal (like in bed) or proteins replaced. Temporary.

Question 4

can a cbc blood test detect hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

No: You need specific tests of thyroid function. Generally a T4 and tsh.

Question 5

can hypothyroidism impact a hcg blood test?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Hypothyroidism does not affect HCG blood test, but hypothyroidism can make getting pregnant more difficult. It is imperative that stay on adequate dose of thyroid replacement medication. It would be prudent to consult your doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

what can affect a t4 blood test to be diagnosed as having hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate: A T4 is not an appropriate test to diagnose hypothyroidism  it is a protein bound test and is affected by many things. An ultra sensitive TSH is the test of choice.

Question 7

i have many hypothyroidism symptoms & recently had some blood work done that revealed that i tested negative for it. i'm not rut what else it could be?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: Symptoms such as dry skin tiredness hair loss and weight gain very common in patients however these donot make DX but suggest it but DX established by blood work very rare cases maybe missed if pituitary in origin and only tested by tsh.

Question 8

i haven't had a period for 2 years.  now have had it three months in a row.  history of hypothyroidism but all blood eirk normal last year.  should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Strange: to be free of menstruation and then have 3 in a row at 51 years of age. I would suggest you see a Gyn. would get FSH/LH/Estrogen/Progesterone/Estradiol levels and have exam of vagina/uterus and pelvic exam along with a transvaginal Ultrasound.

Question 9

how high a dose is 75 mcg of levothyroxine?  how often should blood be checked for hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Not very high: Levothyroxin is used for hypothyroidism . The dose depends on your level of thyroid dysfunction. We usually check the dose within the first year of therapy every 2-3 months depending on how the patient is doing. Once you are stabilized  you could be tested once or twice per year.

Question 10

what is best time to take blood test for hypothyroid. with fasting/ any time of day/before having pills in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Any time: Blood for thyroid test can be taken any time. However, if you need to have blood tested in fasting state for other reasons, a sample for thyroid function tests can be collected at the same time.

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Might i hiv from having my blood plasma pumped back into me while donating blood?

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Does donating blood plasma lower your immune system ?

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Might donating blood plasma cause swelling in your feet and legs?

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Can a cbc blood test detect hypothyroidism?

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Can hypothyroidism impact a hcg blood test?

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What can affect a t4 blood test to be diagnosed as having hypothyroidism?

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I have many hypothyroidism symptoms & recently had some blood work done that revealed that i tested negative for it. i'm not rut what else it could be?

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I haven't had a period for 2 years. now have had it three months in a row. history of hypothyroidism but all blood eirk normal last year. should i worry?

A member asked:

How high a dose is 75 mcg of levothyroxine? how often should blood be checked for hypothyroidism?

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What is best time to take blood test for hypothyroid. with fasting/ any time of day/before having pills in the morning?

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