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High platelet count due to iron deficiency anaemia maybe?
Just again when I thought all was going well ! High platelet count from recent blood test shows Platelet count 515 10*9/L Platelet count has been abnormal for some time, but never this high. Not sure whether I should request the ferrous sulphate again, OR could it be PMR flare. I have felt pretty
Just again when I thought all was going well ! High platelet count from recent blood test shows Platelet count 515 10*9/L Platelet count has been abnormal for some time, but never this high. Not sure whether I should request the ferrous sulphate again, OR could it be PMR flare. I have felt pretty
gillsky8
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PMRGCAuk
10 days ago
Weaning off Omeprazole
Does anyone have a treatment plan for a successful weaning off Omeprazole please? I want to start this process but am a bit scared as I stopped cold turkey previously and had horrendous issues. I understand that the drug makes the acid producing valve loose which further contributes to the issue causing
Does anyone have a treatment plan for a successful weaning off Omeprazole please? I want to start this process but am a bit scared as I stopped cold turkey previously and had horrendous issues. I understand that the drug makes the acid producing valve loose which further contributes to the issue causing
Pink_peach
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IBS Network
20 days ago
Lanzoprazole and side effects
Hello, I am over 2 years past Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy and have been taking Lanzoprazole 15mg once a day, then Gavison at night. I’ve found that my folate and ferritin are low , probably caused by ppi use and wonder if anyone has managed to come off them. I know they have lots of potential bad effects
Hello, I am over 2 years past Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy and have been taking Lanzoprazole 15mg once a day, then Gavison at night. I’ve found that my folate and ferritin are low , probably caused by ppi use and wonder if anyone has managed to come off them. I know they have lots of potential bad effects
PopandMo
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
1 month ago
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Is there a difference between Barrett’s tongue and barretts oesophagus ?
I have been trying to research this since my endoscopy showed “possible Barrett’s tongue” Biopsy has been taken to rule this out which I hope is a positive sign , but does anyone have experience of this term? I understand that it is associated with hiatal hernia although my reflux issues aren’t too
I have been trying to research this since my endoscopy showed “possible Barrett’s tongue” Biopsy has been taken to rule this out which I hope is a positive sign , but does anyone have experience of this term? I understand that it is associated with hiatal hernia although my reflux issues aren’t too
gillsky8
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
1 month ago
Barretts oesophagus
😟 I am very very worried. !! Acid reflux for over 5 years, and finally seen by Gastro consultant who referred for Gastroscopy Diagnosed with hiatus hernia just recently, mother had Barretts and my brother died from osophageal cancer., he was in the RAF and had sarcoidosis which they seemed to
😟 I am very very worried. !! Acid reflux for over 5 years, and finally seen by Gastro consultant who referred for Gastroscopy Diagnosed with hiatus hernia just recently, mother had Barretts and my brother died from osophageal cancer., he was in the RAF and had sarcoidosis which they seemed to
gillsky8
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
2 months ago
Leflunomide, Mycophenolate, Azathioprine instead of TCZ, that was the question
Thanks for your help in answering this question. It seems Leflunomide is the only real contender. So much so that my cynical self wonders if the other two are only there to give the illusion of choice! Any more info about your experience of Leflunomide is very welcome. Not rushing into anything, and
Thanks for your help in answering this question. It seems Leflunomide is the only real contender. So much so that my cynical self wonders if the other two are only there to give the illusion of choice! Any more info about your experience of Leflunomide is very welcome. Not rushing into anything, and
Japsquar
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PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
omeprazole at night
I take 20 mg of Omeprazole before breakfast under instruction from my GP although I have not suffered from acid reflux/ heartburn. I do however suffer from a hoarse voice which I was told by others who have the same that it may be “silent reflux” which is where the stomach acid is pushed up into the
I take 20 mg of Omeprazole before breakfast under instruction from my GP although I have not suffered from acid reflux/ heartburn. I do however suffer from a hoarse voice which I was told by others who have the same that it may be “silent reflux” which is where the stomach acid is pushed up into the
Nanatoo
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PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
Stomach rumbling growling and pain
Hi, i have a lot of stomach growling and rumbling which is extremely loud and can be heard from far away. People have commented on hearing a lot of noise and it makes me uncomfortable. I also get a lot of pain. The rumbling/growling happens most of the day and last quite a long time between intervals
Hi, i have a lot of stomach growling and rumbling which is extremely loud and can be heard from far away. People have commented on hearing a lot of noise and it makes me uncomfortable. I also get a lot of pain. The rumbling/growling happens most of the day and last quite a long time between intervals
spiderman5674
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IBS Network
4 months ago
Laxido and acid reflux
I swear every time I take this stuff I end up with really bad regurgitation and heartburn. Coincidence? I am on other medications.
I swear every time I take this stuff I end up with really bad regurgitation and heartburn. Coincidence? I am on other medications.
Spaceboy_60
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IBS Network
4 months ago
Post op sleeping position
Hi everyone my husband is nearly 9 months post oesophagectomy with 2/3 of his stomach removed. He was diagnosed T4aN1M0 in September last year, had the op in March and is overall recovering really well. We’re so grateful that generally he’s sleeping well but currently using an OPA wedge but slipping
Hi everyone my husband is nearly 9 months post oesophagectomy with 2/3 of his stomach removed. He was diagnosed T4aN1M0 in September last year, had the op in March and is overall recovering really well. We’re so grateful that generally he’s sleeping well but currently using an OPA wedge but slipping
Tighan
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
5 months ago
I'm back....!
Bricking it now....thoracoscopy due on Thursday morning and I'm terrified....has anyone here had it done? I just hate pain of any sort even though I know I'll have sedation - Fentanyl and Midazolam -I'm still really, really panicking....😒🙄
Bricking it now....thoracoscopy due on Thursday morning and I'm terrified....has anyone here had it done? I just hate pain of any sort even though I know I'll have sedation - Fentanyl and Midazolam -I'm still really, really panicking....😒🙄
sue32
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
5 months ago
PMR/Hiatus hernia and PPIs
I’m not sure what to do now. I was diagnosed in February with PMR and prescribed Omeprazole and 15mg pred (now down to 10mg). Hiatus hernia was discovered during a scan a couple of months ago. No particular problems with Omeprazole but asked for a different PPI after reading negative reports about a
I’m not sure what to do now. I was diagnosed in February with PMR and prescribed Omeprazole and 15mg pred (now down to 10mg). Hiatus hernia was discovered during a scan a couple of months ago. No particular problems with Omeprazole but asked for a different PPI after reading negative reports about a
Lclmlbls
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PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
My first endocrinologist visit
Hi everyone, On the 27th I have my first appointment with an endo. He ordered blood tests for me before he even spoke to me or knew what dose of pred I was taking. (I'm taking 7 mg a day now. Was doing 6.5 for a week but decided better to go back to 7 and stay for a while as I was feeling so bad with
Hi everyone, On the 27th I have my first appointment with an endo. He ordered blood tests for me before he even spoke to me or knew what dose of pred I was taking. (I'm taking 7 mg a day now. Was doing 6.5 for a week but decided better to go back to 7 and stay for a while as I was feeling so bad with
sferios
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Ferrous sulphate
Can anyone help please with the best time of day to take these tablets? Or any experience with having taken them? It's all well and good to say take on an empty stomach, but they seem to cause reflux and when one is already taking PPI 's for acid reflux this is no easy task. Also advised by GP
Can anyone help please with the best time of day to take these tablets? Or any experience with having taken them? It's all well and good to say take on an empty stomach, but they seem to cause reflux and when one is already taking PPI 's for acid reflux this is no easy task. Also advised by GP
gillsky8
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PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Does anyone take pantoprazole with MtX?
During this weekend I have had a bad pain in my esophagus. I get that from time to time, probably due reflux caused by the prednisolone and PMR, as it is worse during a flare. I usually take pantoprazole a couple of days and it heals up fast (doctor's prescription). However - now I am on MtX since
During this weekend I have had a bad pain in my esophagus. I get that from time to time, probably due reflux caused by the prednisolone and PMR, as it is worse during a flare. I usually take pantoprazole a couple of days and it heals up fast (doctor's prescription). However - now I am on MtX since
krillemy
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PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
Day four
Well what a journey, day 4 and still no kick back from IBS. So far the foods that have triggered my IBS that I have tried again. Tomato sauce, crisps/chippies, gingernut biscuits, water, saveloys, marmite/ vegemite and wholemeal bread. All in moderation except for the bread, love my bread. Not a reaction
Well what a journey, day 4 and still no kick back from IBS. So far the foods that have triggered my IBS that I have tried again. Tomato sauce, crisps/chippies, gingernut biscuits, water, saveloys, marmite/ vegemite and wholemeal bread. All in moderation except for the bread, love my bread. Not a reaction
Hidden
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IBS Network
7 months ago
Long term side effects of using steroids
https://www.verywellhealth.com/steroid-side-effects-83089 A huge long description of all the problems with steroids. It was not till I saw specialists like Endocrinologist AND Rheumatologist that I was made more aware of the concerns. My PCP loves steroids., like just take more insulin, how about 50%
https://www.verywellhealth.com/steroid-side-effects-83089 A huge long description of all the problems with steroids. It was not till I saw specialists like Endocrinologist AND Rheumatologist that I was made more aware of the concerns. My PCP loves steroids., like just take more insulin, how about 50%
sdowney717
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PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
No residual Barrett's
Hello everyone, thought I would share my good news with you all. Had a Gastroscopy yesterday after treatment for Barrett's 6 months ago. Comments read: No evidence of cancer seen for this endoscopy. No residual Barrett's. Minor scarring in the lower oesophagus from previous therapy. What a relief, they
Hello everyone, thought I would share my good news with you all. Had a Gastroscopy yesterday after treatment for Barrett's 6 months ago. Comments read: No evidence of cancer seen for this endoscopy. No residual Barrett's. Minor scarring in the lower oesophagus from previous therapy. What a relief, they
Bluemoon47
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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
7 months ago
IUD and bradycardia
hi my daughter in law (26yr) had an IUD placed in early June. She now has bradycardia and suffered a terrible fainting episode. Hospital said she has vagal syncope. Has anyone else got bradycardia after an IUD placement? Thank you Tina
hi my daughter in law (26yr) had an IUD placed in early June. She now has bradycardia and suffered a terrible fainting episode. Hospital said she has vagal syncope. Has anyone else got bradycardia after an IUD placement? Thank you Tina
Mneutz
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Endometriosis UK
8 months ago
can I take Clopidogrel with Flucloxacillin
I take Clopidogrel after a blocked artery Flucloxacillin Patient information leaflet says can’t take with warfarin but is Clopidogrel okay although it’s a similiar medication
I take Clopidogrel after a blocked artery Flucloxacillin Patient information leaflet says can’t take with warfarin but is Clopidogrel okay although it’s a similiar medication
GrandmaAJ
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PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
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