Experiences with

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

hi my name is Shawn and I’ve been through hell and back multiple times in my one year of lupus. Just looking to talk to other lupus survivors because I have never met anyone with this disease. Help would be appreciated.

Has anyone on here been recruited on to the Pearl study and if so how did they get signed up? Pearl is an acronym of - Prospective Cohort for Early Detection of Liver Cancer The Pearl study aims to recruit 3000 people with liver cirrhosis caused by one of the underlying conditions of HCV, HBV, alcohol-related

How do I know if it's PMA or Arthritis? I'm tapering nicely with my pred . I have arthritis in my hands but my knees and hips are starting to ache. My hands are worse than they were but how do I know if the rest are one or the other?

G'dayRelapsing Remitting multiple sclerosis (EEms) sisters and brothers. Do YOU see the strength that lies within YOU? YOU, have the power the determination the strength to make your life livable. Know it is there within YOU. Let it show, bathe yourself in the knowledge that YES YOU CAN. Let

Did you know that the symptoms of B12 deficiency are similar to hypothyroidism? https://thyroiduk.org/if-you-are-hypothyroid/the-importance-of-vitamins-and-minerals-hypo/checking-for-b12-deficiency-and-pernicious-anaemia/

Hi, do these look like a lupus rash? I keep getting them on and off. Any help is much appreciated 🙂

Thank you all for the valued info I glean from this group. After being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid last December I was initially given teva oral levo and I had some awful symptoms which I put down to my thyroid issue. After a few prescriptions I was given Mercury levo and felt so much better

G'day dearest Relapsing Remitting multiple sclerosis (RRms) sisters and brothers, Yes have faith.it can be whatever YOU feel is best for YOU. I make no suggestions and make no condemnations for what YOU may choose. Merely that YOU have faith that whatever RRms might throw your way, and it is

Can anyone point me in the right direction of where to start to find a trusted endocrinologist for me.i have pcos underactive thyroid and adhd.I'd like them to have GOOD knowledge of all 3. I am 52. Thankyou

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone else with asthma has been diagnosed with Adrenal Insufficiency? (I have had late onset asthma for fifteen years now). The adrenal insufficiency came about subsequent to years of high dose steroid inhalers, and of prednisolone tablets for chest infection. I was diagnosed

G'day Relapsing Remitting multiple sclerosis family you are going to be okay. Life will be different, people will come and go. BUT YOU are going to be okay. Cry, that is okay but my dearest YOU are going to be okay. Take your disease Modifying therapy (DMT) and make the changes ib your lifestyle

Hi, New to this site so a bit overwhelmed with all the info. I have had an underactive thyroid for about 14 years now and take a daily dose of 100mg levothyroxine. I also have left bundle branch block and take a few medicines for that. I am 58 and work a pretty full on 5 day week in the PE education

I have a friend here in Spain who has been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She is unhappy about the medical help she is getting. I wonder if anyone knows of a rheumatologist who does telephone consultations privately who can be recommended? She is English.

I have rheumatoid arthritis and I’m taking methotrexate and folic acid once a week but I have been experiencing bloating and keep burping and feels uncomfortable in my tummy sometimes can I take folic acid everyday to help this , or something else like someone said on here peppermint capsules

Hi there Lurcherliver I have been on Prednisolone since December ‘22. I was on 8 per day and became insulin diabetic, however I’m now 1 per day but still diabetic🥲 I’m doing good with the medication but must watch my weight. All my tests and scans over the year(s) has shown that my stage three Autoimmune

Hello I m waiting on a left knee replacement. I started having pain there 8 years ago following a slight injury Never xrayed it was always assumed it was Rheumatoid arthritis until last year when was found to be OA with the joint beyond repair Now my right knee is beginning to give pain -just

hi, Please can I have some advice on my blood tests done this week. I’m 69 next month and have Hashimotos and Sjögren’s. I take nothing but eye drops for Sjögren’s and 50 mcg T4 and 2 x 5 mcg T3 daily for thyroid. I think I’m sensitive to T3 as when I took 10 mcg once a day I developed sinus arrhythmia

I may have asked this before.... but since PA is an autoimmune disease and antibodies are released when b12 is ingested, wouldn't it make sense to avoid all dietary sources of b12? Wouldn't this make us feel better?

Hi All im a aman 64 yrs old i have been diagnosed with a Underactive Thyroid for about 15 years , in the past 8 months or so i have become tired , i have had my medication put up by my dctr by another 25mg a day so i am now on 150mg a day of Levothyroxine WHY am i still tired no energy i can

Good morning all! I have a question. Does anyone else experience sporadic air intake. It happens sporadically throughout my day. It occurred to me to try to find an answer as it's happened several times this morning while at work. It reminds me of when a child can't catch their breath from a crying