Experiences with

Cataract surgery

After a stroke ten years ago I had an ASD closure. I was born with a mitral valve prolapse. My regurgitation currently is estimated to be moderate to severe. No surgery on the cards. About three months ago I was shopping when I experienced a severe pain in my upper back and left arm. My arm felt

well guys , my doctor okayed surgery for me 2 months ago, had a left hip given me fits. At the same time he scheduled a PET scan for me ,I’ve had numerous CT and MRI. Well surgery was a suprise for me, the right hip ,the femur was eaten all up by the cancer, the left was worn out . They wouldn’t do

So the arrhythmia team contacted me yesterday to discuss the result of my ECG done at my local surgery . Apparently although the test showed an an abnormal pattern with wide QRS it was a minimal deviation and not any form of AF . It could be an age related change but my sinus rhythm was normal and the

Hi,Has anybody gone abroad for excision surgery? How did you find it? Was it cheaper than the UK? Thanks x

I had a Prostatectomy in July 2020. My PSA was a 5.0 and my Gleason was 3+4. Cancer did not penetrate outer wall of gland. Decipher score was 64. Did Kegels and PT for incontinence....nothing helped and today still very much incontinent. In May 2022 my PSA began to steadily rise from undetectable for

diagnosed in 2020 with Oligometastatic prostate cancer (1 spot detected on right ischium (hip)). Had prostate removed via surgery, did 39 radiation treatments to hip and prostate bed and took Lupron and Erleada . Stopped the hormone therapy in July 2022 (psa undetectable for 2 yrs). My psa in 2024

I have just read the article Research update: Looking for tinnitus biomarkers. Very encouraging and the first evidence that my doctors theory, many years ago, was probably correct. I have had Tinnitus since traumatic surgery aged six. (now 62) Unaware it was abnormal, I was not diagnosed until years

Had Trab surgery on 5th June. Having regular checks with my consultant/surgeon. Keen golfer. Just wonder if anyone else has had Trab who was a golfer, and how long they were off the course? Thanks.

Hi am new on this site as I have recently felt like I am about to pass out.Am waiting for result of ECG from doctors surgery. As I was diagnosed with high cholesterol I have been exercising and lost half stone walking briskly everyday my resting heart rate has dropped to 54 BPM I am concerned now that

Hi all, I have some current health problems and am obese. The obesity is definitely making the health problems worse (I put on a substantial amount of weight in the last year) but I am currently struggling with losing weight. I am post menopause. Was recently diagnosed with: Severe sleep apnea -

Hi im 19 I'm now 3 days post op I had an ep study and catheter ablation.I had to spend 2hrs in recovery due to the fact I kept on stopping breathing, was foaming at mouth shaking and my blood pressure was extremly low, I had to spend 3hrs on oxygen due to the fact I kept stopping breathing. After I was

Hi can anyone help me understand what would be meant by “ a few cells” when I had a recent examination. My doctor has said this on a couple of occasions as it’s taken a few months for my sight to clear post lens replacement surgery. I kept meaning to ask but had a list of questions so thought I would

I’m hearing from several doctors and a counselor who swear there are men who have maintained size, resolved incontinence, and restored erectile function (albeit with pills, injections, prosthetics) following nerve sparing radical prostatectomy. When I ask how I can connect with just one of these men

Hi all I’ve been taking Edoxaban for a week and a half now. Felt absolutely fine before I started taking it but a few days in I felt dreadful - pressure in ears, shooting pains in head, fatigue and generally feeling rubbish. Likened it to how I felt after the Covid vaccine, weirdly! I genuinely don’

We are one week after Kasai , two days after the surgery my baby had green poo, yesterday and today the poo is pale yellow! how much time after Kasai the colour of poo will change?

Such hassle , chemist can't get prescription, even though I was told on Monday to get them from chemist. Rang surgery,Secretary had me in tears, said I never gave them hospital letter given them in December . No wonder it wasn't on my notes. My daughter rang hospital, spoke chemo department and they

Have recently had prostate surgery and on follow up with surgeon,been told I have Overactive Bladder (OAB)and been prescribed Tolterodine.Checked on HealthUnlocked Bladder site but they only discuss whether it works for bladder problem.Will it have any affect on my RLS?

Hi, So I had a diagnostic laparoscopy yesterday and the surgeon found endo between my uterus and rectum in the pouch of Douglas. They weren't able to remove it all as some was on my bowel and will need a bowel specialist in a future surgery. They've staged it between stage 3 and 4. He also mentioned

Had routine bloods taken for hospital and dr.surgery. results from hospital going right way.. and to get more tablets from Dr .Surgery reception said to get them through chemist. Did that monday. Rang my Dr. Dr. Needs to speak to me. Dr. Rang this morning tests are showing I'm anaemic. and need more

This feels like a stupid question but I’m going to ask it anyway 😂 My MDT review is now complete, I’ve been added to their urgent surgery wait list but was advised to accept a cancellation given the state I’m in. The consultant said I’d need four weeks recovery, but I’m wary of telling work I’ve said