Experiences with

Debulking surgery

after my surgery 4 weeks ago, I had my stitches removed. I woke two days later with flashing lights and a watery looking eye. Concerned that my pressure had become too low , I contacted my surgeon. After a check up at my local ophthalmologist I have been reassured that all is well.this is a scary wee

I have primary lymphodema in both legs. No investigation or diagnosis in other areas. Is it possible/likely to have the same in arms and abdomen? My fingers swell a lot and my abdomen feels bloated all the time. I am having a Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy soon for various gut problems but was wondering

Hi everyone ❤️ So I've been on NDT since July 18th started on half a grain then built up to one and a quarter grains, I started with some symptoms around 8th Sep which consisted of a bad back pain on right side with urinating way more and thirst especially at night, I also started sweating [ something

Struggling with newly diagnosed hashimoto's so been testing everything!Hysterectomy 2010 (ovaries left) oestrogel for past 4 years (premerin before that) recently vagifem (prolapse surgery needed) to see if its helps? But this came back in my blood results under hormone: Oestradiol 2,925???? Surely that

I haven’t been able to get an appointment with a rheumatologist until Feb 2025! I live in a suburb of the largest city in my State and it would seem that there aren’t nearly enough Dr’s to treat autoimmune disease here. I’ve been seeing my PC and orthopedic Dr’s to begin treatment of PMR. This website

Been hospitalised three times with acute pain- Had abscess in right side March 2023, then pelvic reoccurring tuboovarian abscess Oct 2023 and now in Oct 2024 ultrasound showing endometri on left ovary. Got discharged last night from gynae ward , they said surgery waiting list could be anything upto

Haven't received any posts on this form for the past 2 daysReally missing them Loved reading them and seeing how ye all doing Returning to see Surgeon today 're Ectropian Eyelid surgery last Wednesday Still very sore Hope all have a good day x

As you may recall, my daughter is also JAK2v617f positive, currently showing as ET. My son has idiopathic erythrocytosis, no known mutation. My next younger brother was diagnosed with a high-grade Non-Hodgkin's B Cell lymphoma several years ago. Thankfully, his lymphoma was successfully treated with

I started taking T3 in June 2X 10mg a day.. no negative side effects. I saw the NHS endocrinologist in late August for my review my T3 was 5.5 previously 3.8 and I’m feeling so much better..I’m getting a life back difficult at 61 as many friendships etc have suffered due to my health. She agreed to

I seem to struggle with sleep off and on. When I am overthinking, hurting, anxious, or stressed it is harder for me to sleep. I sometimes have a hard time falling asleep but most often I am plagued by waking up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. My most recent issue is sleeping after

Hi Can anyone offer advice about having Elective surgery with a suppressed TSH. I'm currently on T3 only and doing well, slowly getting my life back after T4 only and T4/T3 combination not working. I've been offered Elective ENT surgery, I know my TSH will be suppressed. Will this make consultants

Hi all, Sorry this is a long post, I haven’t spoken to anyone who can relate before. I started my period at around 10/11 years old and have been in and out of GPs, hospitals ever since. I’ve had all types of contraceptives and have bled through them all. No pain relief works either. I am now 26 years

I have recently had surgery and radiation treatment for breast cancer my Parkinsons symptoms are worse especially dyskenesia, Has anyone else had experience of this and any advice?

My ability to move has been stalled due to a toe tumor for a few months now. Just had surgery 2 weeks ago. I am limited weight bearing and cannot do any lower body exercies. I want to run, jump, skip, and hop. I used to exercise 5-6 days a week for at least an hour at a high intensity. A very big benefit

So 4 years ago i was diagnosed with endo cia a diagnostic laproscopy. This year i was re-refferred to gynae (the ones that refused to see me before my diagnosis as they claimed it was not gynae related) . I had an mri that showed endo in a few places and less than a month later i was admitted due to

hi, just wondered if anyone has experienced what I am experiencing at the moment. Waiting on my appointment with gyne, but hate being left to wait. I’ve suffered with all different symptoms for a number of years. Most recently sharp severe pain and pulling sensation on left lower side. After several

Where can I turn to for help? Thyroidectomy, bereavement, mental health, physical health? Hi everyone - I have posted before about my thyroid issues. I’m looking for some advice on where I can turn to for help - I’m pretty desperate. This year has been terrible for me and I really need help. I

I’ve been invited by local GP Surgery to go for flu jab and wondering if anyone else new to taking Bisoprolol has suffered any adverse reaction / side effects after getting the injection?

Hello, I am a 42 yr office worker from Australia who has been circumcised due to BXO and phimosis. I tried creams for a few months and nothing was working, the tight ring kept getting worse and my foreskin kept drying and becoming pale white. I used to be able to retract my skin all the way down. I am

I really thought my vagina and stomach was going to burst open Friday n Saturday and was in such horrible pain. Think the paramedics thought I was moaning loudly dramatically for no reason as I wasn't showing a fever. Morphine tablet didn't touch the pain. At local hospital ended up on floor of corridor