Experiences with

Burns and scalds

I am recovering from a hysterectomy and anterior and posterior pelvic floor repair nearly 12 weeks ago. For the last few weeks I have become extremely sore at the vaginal entrance and can feel knotty lump’s which I think is scar tissue. I cannot wear anything other than leggings as jeans etc make it

Last week Liz Kendal said that from November 2026 anyone who doesn't score 4 points in at least one of the daily living activities will lose their PIP. I took that to mean that anyone who currently gets the PIP daily living component because they scored 8 points of more, but didn't get a single 4 point

Class 2 Medicines Recall: Boots Paracetamol 500 mg tablets (16s), EL(25)A/10. Issued 4 March 2025. Aspar Pharmaceuticals Limited have informed the MHRA of an error related to a batch of Boots Paracetamol 500 mg tablets (16s). The foil blister inside the carton incorrectly states ‘Aspirin 300 mg Dispersible

I'm having trouble getting my heart steady after my last ablation and have been thinking about supplementing arginine and taurine, (on the usual a-fib sufferer basis of trying anything that might help.) It's not established clinical practice and I can only think a GP or EP would be wary. Plenty of anecdotes

So I've been put down on the waiting list for a laparoscopy, I'm 59, I'm hoping I've made the right decision has I've had a lot of abdominal surgeries in the past three cesarean sections, a laparoscopy a partial hysterectomy , a total hysterectomy gallbladder removal appendectomy, ( which revieled endo

I was wondering if anyone could help. I’m recovering from a laparoscopy after my MRI results came back as deep infiltrated endo behind my uterus attached to my bowel and bladder. I had the laparoscopy today and was told there wasn’t any endometriosis there just a lot of scar tissue but they have taken

Has anyone had the unfortunate experience of ending up in complete heart block after an ablation. I recently had a PFA done by the world renown Dr. Andrea Natale at his clinic in Texas for aflutter and fib. The ablation was successful so far but during the procedure after ablating the flutter I had an

Hi all, Just looking for advice. Diagnosed IgA Vasculitis, recently had eye problems, seen at eye clinic. It is an eye ulcer & infection. Does anyone know if eye ulcer are connected to vasc? As no one can tell me. Thanks 😊

Hi I’m going into hospital in a few week for a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (laparoscopic ). Has anyone had this done, what is the down time ( I know everyone is different) time in hospital etc? I’m a single mum with a 6 year old with little support so I’m worrying about

after discovering a nodule I had a thyroid lobectomy in September 2024. Biopsy came back as benign luckily. Since the surgery I have had what feels like a lump on the inside of my throat which is uncomfortable when swallowing. My wound on outside is healing well. I am not sure if this is just scar tissue

I started using scar cream on a new incision post surgery. For some reason I feel compelled to put some on an ancient eye scar and hand burn from childhood incidents. Is it crazy to think I can rub these wounds away?

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Interstitial lung disease in 2021 as a result of rheumatoid arthritis. My lung function has progressively deteriorated since. I saw the consultant this morning who has suggested I have a bronchoalveolar lavage. I am looking for a bit of reassurance as I am very anxious

I took a herbal drug called L-Arginine a many years ago back in 2010. After taking the tablets in the afternoon, I went to sleep but I woke up with burning eyes and hands. Since then, I get burning sensation in my eyes and palm very often. Did anyone experienced same problem with any herbs?

hello so I’ve got a lump on my c section scar, I’m having it removed soon, they are doing a biopsy on it for endometriosis. Has anyone had this done and know what the procedure is how long in hospital, recovery time etc.

I just posted this on A F site. seen in Pain clinic yesterday . I was advised to get and use a Tens machine to ease widespread joint pain , But, I have also had mitral valve repair and am in persistent A F. Advice would be good . L

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33279231/ This is a systematic review on cdp choline as an adjuvant therapy for parkinson's. Came across it in a LK Mischley document re using 2 by 500 mg cd choline per day apparently improving the effectiveness of levodopa Very important! Please note park_bear's

Having had Bronchiectasis for 13 yrs for the last couple i have experienced pseudomonas on & off. Consultant has put me on trial of colomycin(inhaled) & though it started well at Xmas i had a strep pneumoniae infection & now really suffering with excessive mucus & a really bad sounding chest. Continuing

A write-off? Do I I need a knee op. ? (little cartilage remains) and consultant says wait until the pain gets too severe to bear and/or mobility is more seriously reduced. I get that. BUT now question for an MDT. Soon. I'd like to know does age affect the decision- I'm 86 and in good shape apart

Just curious how many operations you’ve had for endometriosis? I’ve had two, now staring down the barrel of my third. Just wondering how many out there have had multiple surgeries? ❤️‍🩹

just wondering if any cirrhosis patients suffered from low sodium and high iron levels. Are these levels really bad news for mortality.