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Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)

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My husband just had catheter removed after 1 month but cannot "wee" so has to self catheterize for a while and hope normal"weeing"returns.Pr

Prostate is "slightly enlarged" and he is on pills to "reduce" swelling. Is a return to "normal weeing" likely or could it mean an operation

Prostate is "slightly enlarged" and he is on pills to "reduce" swelling. Is a re...

•11 years ago

'The tyranny of my disease' is an article by Leyla Sanai published in the health section of The Daily Telegraph yesterday.

This lady developed Scleroderma at the age of 35 which was 14 years ago, culminating in her leg being amputated last month. Leyla is having problems healing...

This lady developed Scleroderma at the age of 35 which was 14 years ago, culmina...

•11 years ago

Weight gain with Clopidogrel

Hi I'm 32 and I eat healthy and go to the gym 3 times a week, I have recently put on a stone in weight and wondered of it was to do with the clopidogrel? Did...

Hi I'm 32 and I eat healthy and go to the gym 3 times a week, I have recently pu...

•11 years ago

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CIRCULATION IN FINGERS, ISSUES WITH EATING, PROBLEMS WITH SWALLOWING.. CAN ANYONE SUGGEST REMIDIES OR HELP?

does anyone have these issues, does anyone know what may help? fingers go purple due to bad circulation... hard to swallow food and wake up with vomiting...

does anyone have these issues, does anyone know what may help? fingers go purpl...

•11 years ago

hi all.. trying to find a specialist or GP that will help with Scleroderma Symptoms in Perth, Western Australia.. Any recommendations plz

Main issues at the moment, Fatigue, Bad circulation is fingers, Swallowing, Vomiting, Issue with eating properly.

Main issues at the moment, Fatigue, Bad circulation is fingers, Swallowing, Vo...

•11 years ago

What is the out come of Raynauds !!!!

•11 years ago

I had a flu jab yesterday.Part of my scleroderma affects my lungs(idiopathic pulmanory fibrosis)auto immune system is not working. Hosp told

me that apart from flu jab my consultant recommends pneumonia jab. Would it be possible for members of the forum to offer any advice on the wisdom of this step...

me that apart from flu jab my consultant recommends pneumonia jab. Would it be p...

•11 years ago

I have had raynauds now for 33 yrs can I claim heating allowance it started with white finger I have had lots Of finger ulcers and now it's

•11 years ago

My question relates to taking HRT.

I had really awful symptoms when I started the menopause about 10 years ago. It sapped my energy and kept me awake at night with at least 20 hot flushes at...

I had really awful symptoms when I started the menopause about 10 years ago. It...

•11 years ago

Brrrgh winter us almost upon us

Reading recent posts it sounds like Raynauds/Scleroderma patients (I refuse to be a sufferer) are preparing for our worst time of year. Our clothing & heating...

Reading recent posts it sounds like Raynauds/Scleroderma patients (I refuse to b...

•11 years ago

Getting ready for winter with Raynaulds

We are now approaching the worse time of year for me as a Raynauds sufferer, so I am now planning what clothes to wear and checking that I have a spare pair of...

We are now approaching the worse time of year for me as a Raynauds sufferer, so ...

•11 years ago

You guys will probably be able to relate to this :)

So I'm clumsy and while making dinner I burnt my hand on the oven. First aid skills here - run it under cold water for 10 mins. So I weigh up which is worse...

So I'm clumsy and while making dinner I burnt my hand on the oven. First aid sk...

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How often do i have to take iloprost ?

Hi , I am 56 years old I have scleroderma about 9 years or so and for 5 years I have ulcers on my hands and sometimes on my legs . I had iloprost infusion in...

Hi , I am 56 years old I have scleroderma about 9 years or so and for 5 years I ...

•11 years ago

Men! A shaving tip for those with scleroderma.

Don't use shaving cream as it adds to skin tightening but just rub in some Cetraben or other favourite moisturiser instead - doesn't dry you out!

Don't use shaving cream as it adds to skin tightening but just rub in some Cetra...

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Flu jabs

Is anybody having a problem getting a pharmacy to give a seasonal flu vaccination ? I tried to get one at Boots pharmacy and the person I spoke to said she was...

Is anybody having a problem getting a pharmacy to give a seasonal flu vaccinatio...

•11 years ago

Finally....something that actually helps keeps my feet warm!

We have an alpaca farm nearby. I often go there just to watch them run around. They also sell alpaca products there. I bought a pair of alpaca innersoles in...

We have an alpaca farm nearby. I often go there just to watch them run around. ...

•11 years ago

Does anyone get spasmodic dysphonia with Raynaud's attacks?

I have these each time I have some sort of attack. I'll kinda zone out, my legs will go cold and then my throat will feel like someone is strangling me :(.....

I have these each time I have some sort of attack. I'll kinda zone out, my legs ...

•11 years ago

Anyone know of a good Rheumatologist in the Lancashire/Burnley area?

•11 years ago

Are hot /cold flushes normal ? Not sure if they are connected or if it's my age & coincidence!

•11 years ago