Experiences with

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Hiya everyone. Here, as I have recently, by accident really, been to the doctor to see if I might qualify for weight loss drugs, having heard such good things about ozempic or the tablet version Rybelsus. Dr said no, I don't qualify for it. But BP was 185/172 which shows hypertensive crisis, heading

I need to apologize to so many of our newer members. Beginning in this role February 1st, I am still learning. I just found out, being new as the facilitator of this amazing group, how to find the names of the 'new' members..... let me introduce myself to all of you. Hi - and welcome! My name is

Hi I have afib, not usually too often but have had a few episodes this year. On all the usual meds. Have just been given an inhaler as hyperinflated patches were found on my lungs in a chest x ray. Anyway had the results of my latest echocardiogram yesterday and was wondering if you good people can interpret

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Hi All, I have Low resting heart rate, regardless of upping dose. I’ve upped my T3 meds from 20mcg to 25mcg and I take 100mcg of Levo and my resting hr stays at 52/51bpm my resting heart rate was the same at 15mcg T3 too. Initially when I up the dose for 2-3 days resting heart rate will increase to

Hi All Its been a while since I last posted but basically my AF kicked in again over a year ago and it was problematic, after swapping and changing my medication i am now on amiodarone which seems to be keeping it under control but I'm told this is not a long term fix because of the side affects of

I have had afib for about four years now. My latest bone density test shows osteoporosis. My primary wants me to take Prolia or some other prescription medication. My research indicates "causes arrhyhtmia" as the number one side effect. Clearly a problem for me. I have looked at several bone density

Looking west Isle of Wight, Taken on a local walk a few weeks ago. I found this an internet explanation. Thanks to Striated Cacara. UV rays damage the cells of the skin. When the cells of the skin become damaged from UV light, it causes them to die, in a process known as apoptosis. In a person without

I had an appointment yesterday to discuss results of recent echo. Was seen by a specialist (can’t remember official title) who is a level below cardiologist - apparently does all the ground work and liases with cardiologist. He advised that as well as afib, I now have 2 slightly leaky valves and also

I was diagnosed Feb 1 2024. Is it possible to overdose on Co-Beneldopa 200 MG. I take three doses a day [3 x 200 mg]. I try to take them at 8-hour intervals but often screw up, as my memory is so bad. Any side effects of Co-Beneldopa?

Hello! I just want to give this update about my situation. I hope people on here find this because my situation was a nightmare and I think this can help people who are confused and not sure what to do or if they'll ever be able to tolerate antibiotics again (TL;DR: you will be able to if you can heal

When I read "advanced pancreatic cancer" and "overall disease control of 94%" in the same document...I feel like smiling.... https://ascopost.com/news/april-2024/advanced-pancreatic-cancer-oncolytic-virus-based-immunostimulatory-gene-therapy-plus-chemotherapy/

last night I woke with a sharp burning pain in my thigh, it felt like a hot knife. As I went to move my leg it spasms and pain became intense. This lasted for about 20 mins. Even today I still get the odd niggling pain again feeling hot. Does anyone have any ideas ? Thanks

I'd be really grateful if someone could share their knowledge/experience on the following. We had a 5 day blastocyst (3ab) transfer a few weeks ago. 7 days after transfer we tested positive (at home pregnancy test). I began spotting on day 8 and bleeding heavily on day 9 post transfer. Our beta HCG (

Hi everyone...My periods cycle are irregular I get my periods in every 2 months.Last month I got my periods on 11th August. Today (6 sep) I experience spotting I took blood test hcg but it was negative. Is it very early to test hcg?? Should I repeat test after 10 days??

hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having

hello I went to see cardiologist today , was told no af , have tachycardia sinus rhythm , realy wanted some help with my meds as making me unwell , I’m now on bisop 2.5 twice per day , and can take flec if I want to I realy would like to take it but makes me feel very unwell , said I could take 50

Hello everyone, I have Autoimmune hepatitis and have progressed to cirrhosis. I have a MELD score of 23 but i’m not sure how to get my UKELD score. I googled a calculator for UKELD score but it took me to a MELD calculator. My hepatologist is seeing me in 3 minths and I just want to find out where I

Sorry to bother but these last several days the whites of my eyes are grayish and bloodshot when I wake. Not yellow though. They get better as the day goes on but its curious to me and slightly worrisome. Will be weeks before I can see my liver dr. Has anyone else had this? Is it a common side effect

Hello, I've posted before whilst waiting for dermatology appointment this June for suspected discoid lupus. My initial "thing" was a small scaley patch on my eyebrow, which isn't typical looking of discoid lupus and only came up following biopsy. Well now I have a rather bigger "thing" come up on my