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Anticoagulation Support
3,829 members
The Anticoagulation Support community is for anyone impacted by a health condition such as atrial fibrillation, stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), aortic heart valve replacement, antiphospholipid syndrome and thrombotic disorders. These conditions can increase the risk of blood clots or thrombosis and may require anticoagulation therapy to treat or prevent blood clots from happening. Anticoagulant therapy is sometimes described as a blood thinner and can be given for a short period of time (to prevent clots after hip and knee replacement surgery) or long term for people with thrombotic disorders to prevent recurrence of clotting episodes. Some people may be offered anticoagulation medication when they are being treated for cancer. Anyone requiring anticoagulation therapy should discuss medication options with a health care provider and be given adequate information around the duration and monitoring of the treatment provided. In the UK, there are several oral anticoagulant medications available - Apixaban, Dabigatran, Edoxaban, Rivaroxaban and Warfarin. Heparin is given by injection. Anticoagulation Support aims to help individuals engage with people who have lived experience of living with a condition and being treated with anticoagulants. The site is moderated by HealthUnlocked with input from an anticoagulation patient expert and an anticoagulation healthcare professional. For information about anticoagulation therapy and related conditions visit.... NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/ National Institute of Health and Care Excellence(NICE) - https://www.nice.org.uk
HepNS
283 members
HepNS is a charitable organization that reduces the impact of hepatitis through support, information and education.
HFI Connect - Hepatitis
958 members
We are a peer support community for people affected by hepatitis. It is run by The Hepatitis Foundation International (HFI), a non-profit organization established in 1994 working to eradicate chronic hepatitis for 500 million people globally. Here you can connect with others like you, ask questions, share your experiences and support one another. HFI also runs a community for people living with HepC: https://healthunlocked.com/hepatitisc-chat
LIVErNORTH
423 members
We are a adult liver patient support group based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Whatever kind of liver disease you may have, we are here to support you. Whilst we will endeavour to assist you with any queries relating to liver disease it would be inappropraite for us to comment on liver function blood test as there are too many variables involved to generalise. Your hepatologist is the appropriate person to ask for advice in this instance.
British Liver Trust
37,287 members
The British Liver Trust helps everyone affected by any liver condition, providing support, information and guidance, and lobbying for improved services across the country. Liver Disease is the only cause of death on the increase and affects an estimated 20% of the population. Only by increasing awareness of the risks, campaigning and funding research will we reduce the impact of liver disease in the future.
USAnaphylaxis
102 members
USAnaphylaxis is a community for people who are at risk for life-threatening allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis, and want to learn more about their condition from their peers. The community is run by Allergy & Asthma Network, the leading nonprofit patient education and advocacy organization dedicated to ending needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies and related conditions. Our patient-centered network unites individuals, families, healthcare professionals, industry and government decision makers to improve health and quality of life for people with asthma and allergies.
Children with Allergies
332 members
The Children With Allergies Support Group was established in 2010 to give children with allergies a chance to talk and play with other children who also live with allergies. Children have the opportunity to talk about having allergies with others who understand what it is like, and gain support from making friends with children who are going through the same experiences.
USAllergies
426 members
USAllergies is a community for people who experience seasonal and/or environmental allergies and want to learn more about their condition from their peers. The community is run by Allergy & Asthma Network, the leading nonprofit patient education and advocacy organization dedicated to ending needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies (such as hay fever) and related conditions. Our patient-centered network unites individuals, families, healthcare professionals, industry and government decision makers to improve health and quality of life for people with asthma and allergies.
Allergic to Glycols
214 members
This is a support community for people learning to live with allergies to glycol compounds: Polyethylene glycol (PEG, PPG), propylene glycol (PG), ethylene glycol, and butylene glycol. Here we share our experiences living with allergies that are uncommon, often hidden, and often life-threatening. We offer support, understanding, and share ways we've succeeded living with an allergy to these inactive ingredients.
EFA
2,082 members
European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations. We are a community dedicated to supporting those impacted by allergy and airway diseases, such as asthma.