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Is there any way of reducing that black cloud slow brain fog, called dementia?

I have had epilepsy for over fifty years, plus all the various medications "stuffed" into me over the years, have been disabled all my life, a dictionary of...

I have had epilepsy for over fifty years, plus all the various medications "stuf...

•7 days ago

Psoriasis under my hairline, thus skull very itchy, would medicated shampoo or some sort of cream help?

I am going through downsizing so under a lot of pressure, should I wait and ignore symptoms as will be moving in, in circa eight weeks time to new apartment? I...

I am going through downsizing so under a lot of pressure, should I wait and igno...

•10 days ago

A "buggered chest", so nicknamed in my local health centre, after meningitis, when 10, pectus carinatum, and numerous epileptic seizures!

My sternum has broken, due to over 400 seizures, [probably broken every rib in my body over that period, since age of 14 "local chiropractor"?] but could this...

My sternum has broken, due to over 400 seizures, [probably broken every rib in m...

•2 months ago

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Post Code is not available in our records?

I was given an obscure telephone connection to "get hold" of at 17.29🙄 on Friday afternoon, on my call and text mobile phone, [not Smartphone] I put in...

I was given an obscure telephone connection to "get hold" of at 17.29🙄 on Frida...

•2 months ago

Brain Fog? I've had epilepsy, diabetes 2, etc, and other various medications over my life, I'm 68, any non medications to clear the brain?

I have been stuffed full of medications all my life, reactions to medications very high, now retired I want to clear the brain fog, want to somehow almost...

I have been stuffed full of medications all my life, reactions to medications ve...

•2 months ago

Where has good old "rib tickling" humour gone to? Why there is all the programs remembering the great 20th comedians?

The so called present day "comedians" end up being in "CELEBRITY" 'shows' , how do they ratify themselves actually "qualifying" themselves as being anyway...

The so called present day "comedians" end up being in "CELEBRITY" 'shows' , how ...

•3 months ago

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NHS E referral

Does anyone know know how the NHS e referral works please ? Can we self refer or should we contact GP in the first instance.

Does anyone know know how the NHS e referral works please ? Can we self refer o...

•3 months ago

Schwannomatosis or Neurofibromatosis Type 3 later symptoms!

I have had this very rare neurological type condition since the age of 14, I am now aged 68, finally diagnosed in 2017, whereby schwannomas/benign tumours form...

I have had this very rare neurological type condition since the age of 14, I am ...

•4 months ago

Gladiator

started on 25mg Jardiance for type 2 diabetes approx 12 weeks ago Had to stop as I have had a fairly serious reaction to my knees and elbow joints namely on...

started on 25mg Jardiance for type 2 diabetes approx 12 weeks ago Had to stop...

•6 months ago

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What is the general opinion for Statins for Diabetes 2, its side effects etc?

I will be stuck on "Statins" for diabetes, I have been on them before, I have been on diabetes since March 2020, any other alternatives?

I will be stuck on "Statins" for diabetes, I have been on them before, I have be...

•7 months ago

Severe diarrhoea, coming out almost water like, last three days, feel like going to be sick, loud gurgling from stomach!

Last three days, loud gurgling as stomach tries to settle, go to toilet, sit on bowl explosive water like all over bowel, anything I should stay away from, I...

Last three days, loud gurgling as stomach tries to settle, go to toilet, sit on ...

•8 months ago

I have a bad left upper molar with crown I will have to take out myself, no NHS dentists near, private dentists too expensive!

I will have to take out a large molar, left upper, probably with pliers, I have had a temperature last four days, no choice, too expensive to go to dentist,...

I will have to take out a large molar, left upper, probably with pliers, I have...

•8 months ago

Does anybody know how much it will cost to remove a upper molar, left hand side? I live in Northern Ireland, I suppose Dentist privately?

I have a broken skull, irreparable brain damage, if I have another seizure, probably my last. The tooth has been hurting for a month, probably rotten from the...

I have a broken skull, irreparable brain damage, if I have another seizure, prob...

•9 months ago

Schwannomatosis NF3 and AZ Covid 19 vaccines finally out of system after 3 years

Good news for a change? My left arm has been tingling for about the last 6 weeks, shaking, even in sleep I have to put it under the pillow, so I can sleep,...

Good news for a change? My left arm has been tingling for about the last 6 week...

•10 months ago

reducing Ambien, (generic Zolpidem)

I've been on 10mg Ambien nightly for many years and have tried unsuccessfully to reduce the dosage. Has anyone been successful and would share how this was...

I've been on 10mg Ambien nightly for many years and have tried unsuccessfully to...

•10 months ago

GENERALLY! Is there a correct sleeping position, right recovery position, left recovery position, back, high back support, v pillow, etc?

On an ordinary mattress, sleeping on one side, especially if overweight [now slightly👌], night after night, could it cause damage to internal organs, liver,...

On an ordinary mattress, sleeping on one side, especially if overweight [now sli...

•1 year ago

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Taking Jardiance for high blood sugar, have diabetes 2, but cholesterol and weight acceptable, blood sugar count 66, urine UNACCEPTABLE!!

I have had diabetes2 since March 2020, lost 35 pounds, [due to PC "charade" from June 2022 as added an detail🙄], have "acceptable" diet now sorted out👍...

I have had diabetes2 since March 2020, lost 35 pounds, [due to PC "charade" fro...

•1 year ago

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Any way of lessening essential tremors? Usually you should try this drug, or this, etc, would meditation be a relieving way?

I use my old faithful laptop a lot [okay just over two years old, but microsoft thinks it is old enough to get upgraded🙄] I am 67, retired but typing is a...

I use my old faithful laptop a lot [okay just over two years old, but microsoft ...

•1 year ago

Side effects of empagliflozin/jardiance for high blood sugar of the liver?

I have been using empagliflozin/Jardiance for high blood sugar 88, when tested for diabetes 2 been taken off metformin which I have been on since March 2020,...

I have been using empagliflozin/Jardiance for high blood sugar 88, when tested f...

•1 year ago

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Pre diabetes

on metformin pre diabetes of 42 taking 500 mg metformin twice a day, do I still need to take it.

on metformin pre diabetes of 42 taking 500 mg metformin twice a day, do I still ...

•1 year ago

Black ginger?

Heard good things about black ginger, any comebacks?

Heard good things about black ginger, any comebacks?

•1 year ago

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Jardiance side effects? Off Metformin for diabetes 2, but high blood sugar 88, overweight, aged 67, scared reactions due other conditions?

Am terminally ill, irreparable brain damage, epilepsy, so can't do much exercise! Was on metformin from start of diabetes 2 in 2020, found my blood sugar level...

Am terminally ill, irreparable brain damage, epilepsy, so can't do much exercise...

•1 year ago

Could long term sleeping on the right hand side of the body affect the working of the liver on the same side?

I have to sleep on my right side, left side and irreparable brain damage from seizures. I have spinal damage due to surgery for removal of benign...

I have to sleep on my right side, left side and irreparable brain damage from se...

•1 year ago

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Side effects or reactions to Sitagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride for diabetes 2?

High sugar level for diabetes 2 usually have side effects for change of medication have been on metformin for diabetes 2 for three years no problem there....

High sugar level for diabetes 2 usually have side effects for change of medicati...

•1 year ago

Trying to get a 'normal' nights sleep!

My daily routine, wake up usually about 11 am, have a shower, [best part of the day] breakfast, cup of coffee about 3 afternoon, tea about 6-7, go to bed...

My daily routine, wake up usually about 11 am, have a shower, [best part of the ...

•1 year ago

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A Aman on tic tok says he's cured from schizophrenia wo meds. What are your views on this do u belive him is that even possible

So there is this guy on tic tok says he's cured from schizophrenia no meds he does like rekei and yoga and has a good diet. I also read that psychiatrists have...

So there is this guy on tic tok says he's cured from schizophrenia no meds he do...

•1 year ago

Schwannomatosis or NF3, my final entry on this particular medical condition!

I have Schwannomatosis or NF3, I am terminally ill, irreparable brain damage from double seizure plus other complications. I could be dead by tomorrow, I am...

I have Schwannomatosis or NF3, I am terminally ill, irreparable brain damage fro...

•1 year ago

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Canada's smoke felt over here in Northern Ireland on Thursday night !

No joke! lying in bed last night, my house was cheaply done up twenty years ago, when I moved in, previous owners were terrible smokers, used to be really bad...

No joke! lying in bed last night, my house was cheaply done up twenty years ago,...

•1 year ago

I have diabetes 2 and love Cheese!

🧀 I have diabetes 2 and I have over my life luved the stuff! I cannot sleep, I know it takes time to digest, thus the heat from it in my system, keeps me...

🧀 I have diabetes 2 and I have over my life luved the stuff! I cannot sleep, I ...

•1 year ago

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Genetic Osteoarthritis?

A condition passed through my mother's side of the family, my mother had it in her hands, she was an excellent sculptor, painter, etc, it affected her hands,...

A condition passed through my mother's side of the family, my mother had it in h...

•1 year ago

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