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Your explanation was perfect. That is the one thing I dislike about virtual communication, is we have no tone of voice and innocent things can come across the wrong way. I sincerely appreciate the help and suggestions. Was insulin behind some of your ms symptoms?

I didn't mean to offend. I was just asking for clarification by explaining how I was seeing it. I do see your point now. I will talk to my neuro about getting the insulin test done as well. I am eager to look at any possible causes of these issues, so I can get back to feeling well and being able to...

The fasting glucose test is good to request, but also request "the fasting blood insulin test." These are two different tests. The glucose level can be high (above 126 mg/DL = diabetes) or normal or low in the presence of a high insulin level. There is no correlation between the results o...

That is some awesome info. I have not had a fasting glucose test done since last pregnancy (2008). I will be requesting it, the zinc, copper, and magnesium levels. I have 85% of my test results with numbers. I was just to lazy to write them all. If there are certain ones you'd like the actual number...

These are the tests and procedures I've had since this past March. All were neg/normal unless noted differently. Blood tests: Comprehensive metabolic panel( at least 3 of them) Celiac eval Lupus anticoag screen Ck total Ana Ptt Prothrombin time-inr Mthfr mutation Hemochromatosis mutation A1 Antitryp...

hi I haven't had my zinc or magnesium tested. :) I can see them both in the mix here - couldn't hurt to rule out their involvement. of the ton of tests run so far, were any nutrients besides vit d3 in the mix? I imagine they did serum ferritin due to the fatigue? any b-vitamins in there, related to...

My story, like most here is long and probably exceedingly boring to all of you who are nice enough to offer support. Starting about a year ago I experienced: Infrequent night sweats Short term memory issues And general fatigue I mostly ignored them as I am a mother of 3 young children. By March of t...