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Group B Strep Support
746 members
This is a community dedicated to helping those affected by group B Strep (GBS). GBS is a common bacterium that lives in 20-30% of adults, usually with no symptoms or side-effects. Most commonly found in the intestines, it can also live in the vagina of adult women. It is a ‘commensal’ – an organism that lives on another without causing harm. GBS can cause infection, most often in newborn babies. It more rarely causes infection in adults (typically women during pregnancy or after birth, the elderly and those with serious underlying medical conditions causing impaired immune system). Although relatively uncommon, GBS is the most common cause of infection in newborn babies and of meningitis in babies under age 3 months. On average in the UK, one baby a day develops GBS infection - one baby a week dies and one survivor a fortnight has long-term disability.
Aspergillosis and Rare Fungal Infection Support
3,873 members
Serious fungal infections are very rare but also very under-diagnosed and that has several consequences. 1) There are many more cases than we currently know about 2) People who are diagnosed can be very isolated and benefit from community support This community is intended to address these issues by informing and educating people in the UK about serious fungal infections, what to look out for, how to get diagnosed and where the expert help is in the UK. We also feel that informing patients is a great way to support their medical teams. The National Aspergillosis Centre (www.nationalaspergillosiscentre.org.uk), currently based in Manchester is the main UK centre for the serious fungal infections caused by Aspergillus (see aspergillosis.org) and is where admin of this community is based, so we have all we need t to advise you on aspergillosis - maybe even get you a referral to this centre if warranted. This is also the site of the Mycology Reference Centre in Manchester (http://mrcm.org.uk/) which is a big skill base for the identification of all pathogenic fungi, consequently, we can support the diagnosis and treatment of other rare fungal diseases like cryptococcal meningitis, Candida bloodstream infection, Pneumocystis pneumonia and more. Note that we only support people who can use the UK NHS and only for questions and conversation about serious rare fungal infections and NOT the very common infections that you should be consulting your GP or pharmacist about - we cannot replace your relationship with your medical team but we may be able to help them help you. Any entries that seem to us to be better dealt with by your medical team first will be deleted. Any non-UK questions will also be deleted - sorry, but we are funded by the UK taxpayer and they have to come first!
LSN
5,734 members
Welcome to the Lymphoedema Support Network community. The LSN is a registered charity run by people who live with lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is a build up of fluid resulting in swelling that develops as a result of an impaired lymphatic system. This may be because the lymphatic system has not developed properly or through damage or trauma. It can affect any part of the body but is most commonly seen in an arm or a leg. Although thought to be relatively uncommon, a recent study has estimated that at least 240,000 people in the UK may be affected. Although lymphoedema can't be cured, its main symptoms of swelling and the risk of infection in the affected area can, with treatment, be controlled and often significantly improved. The LSN offers a telephone information and support line, quarterly newletters, a wide range of fact sheets, a website, self management advice and much more.
Making Space
900 members
We are a UK charity providing quality care and support to people with a wide variety of needs including those with physical and/or mental health conditions, learning disabilities and dementia.
Mental Health Support
31,459 members
Mental Health Support is a community dedicated to providing reliable information and support to its members.
Living Well with HIV
1,016 members
This community is for people affected by HIV/ AIDS. If you or someone you know is positive, this is a safe peer support community is for you.
HIV Partners
2,326 members
Forum Link has joined forces with the HealthUnlocked team to create this HIV positive online community. We want to make it easier for HIV positive people to find a range of information and support we all need, particularly when we have just been diagnosed with HIV. We do this by highlighting resources from selected other community sites and encouraging members of this community to post messages online. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV for some time we hope you will find this online community of other people living with HIV useful. For more details see the Forum Link web site at http://www.forum-link.org
BASHH
21,279 members
The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV or BASHH for short is the UK's leading organisation dealing with all aspects of sexual health including Contraception, sexual infections and HIV. At present there is no one to actively monitor or moderate posts here. We advise that if you seek specific healthcare advice regarding sexual health you go to our website www.bashh.org Here you will find a wealth of information for the public - particularly patient information leaflets on a range of sexual infections: www.bashh.org/pils Other good sources of information include for both sexual infections and contraception include: www.sexwise.org.uk and www.nhs.uk
MY SKIN
8,621 members
Welcome to the MY SKIN Community, a peer support community for those experiencing issues with their skin. Join us to share your story and experiences, ask questions, and support others. Connect with others like you today and get real opinions from others who have experienced similar conditions. Anyone needing help or support from a patient organisation can choose from the list of resources in the pinned post in the right hand column on the posts/home page.
Dentistry Health Support
1,133 members
A peer support community for people who are affected by different oral health conditions. Join to connect with others and get support!
Brain health
1,272 members
This Brain Health community is a safe space for those affected by brain conditions to connect, share their experiences and offer support to others.
Fertility Road Mind, Body & Wellbeing
1,410 members
Fertility Road Magazine is All About IVF. Download the latest issue and get access to all previous issues published.
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