Experiences with

Gynecological surgery

I have adenemyosis and endometriosis. Recently been told I need to take the prostap injection as I have multiple fibroids, one big one growing 10cm currently. I am really worried about side effects, I have high cholesterol I have high blood pressure. I don't need any more to make things worse. But my

Hey folks I've been researching and meeting with different doctors to get their recommendations for treatment. I'm zeroing in on a plan, but I'd like to get some feedback from you all. I was diagnosed in 2017 and have been on AS since. Recent testing (MRI, Biopsy, PET/CT scan) shows 3+4 with about

I've been taking aripiprazole for about ten years, and I've found it helpful. It made me feel like my old self, full of enthusiasm - I've described it as making colours regain their brightness. I'm on a low dose - 5 mg daily - alongside 300 mg sertraline. Aripiprazole is often used to supplement SSRI

I need to decide. Urgency? Been on Lupron for 3 treatments now9months. Aware 5 - 10 year results similar. Where radiation much less side effects up front. long term +10 years rp has better recurrence free %. I would go radiation knowing I can do rp later if recurs, psa goes up. problem surgery

It's been 3 months since my DBS surgery and 6 weeks since switch on. Since then I've had two follow up conversations with the programmer, both telling me to leave my medication alone and increase the stimulation slowly. Since switch on I've been troubled by severe dyskinesia. Its exhausting. My next

Hi everyone Little advice please, husband has been pre diabetic for about 5-7 yrs, didn't really take it seriously but most recent results were quite high at 58 (see my previous post) He also has a chromosome abnormality that can make him predisposed to type 2, late 2023 he was put on testosterone

Hi all, hope you guys are well, devastated that my first cycle didn’t work and I only had one embryo. My missed miscarriage happened last week and waiting for all the bleeding to come out. Last time when I had my eggs retrieval I only had 3 eggs and one went to frozen embryo. I had endometriosis

Hi all. Well I was An app for today as they wanted explain Why my spine referral was rejected that was ok. I didnt expect them to do anything as spines not showing anything serious enough .I was.then told referral pain clinic might be advisable as they are specialised can look into it Better

Hi all I had my post op appointment with my Consultant yesterday. He confirmed that the endometrioma I have has grown so is now 7cm x 5cm. He confirmed that when he did my laparoscopy it confirmed that the endometrioma was stuck to my uterus, bowel and pelvic wall which is why the surgery to remove

Hi all, I have booked to have an endosure test done next week in London, I'm a little apprehensive and just wanted to know if anyone else has used this before ? I have not yet been diagnosed with endometriosis but my symptoms pretty much match up with everything that is listed for it, I am struggling

Hi everyone, I am a 55 year old man! I have been experiencing burning penis pain and erectile dysfunction since October 2022. I ha been treated for both bacterial and non bacterial prostatitis but there’s no improvement! Recently I had L3/L4 and L4/L5 lumbar decompression surgery which relief some biting

After a long drawn out period of lower back pain and a flair of Diverticulitis x UTI I have ended up calling 111 twice. My surgery gave me a blood test that came back with an ESR of 40 indicating a PMR flair but did not contact me with any suggested treatment. I developed jaw pain when chewing so

Hi everyone, I have had bowel issues for 9 years Iv been waiting on surgery for the past 2 not sure if it is that or endo on my bowel, I had bleeding last year for about 2 months went to the doc they sent me for a scan and it came back I have some degree of pelvic congestion( twisted veins from pelvis

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I was diagnosed in my early 20s after my second laparoscopy. I had surgery around 19/20 yrs old looking for Endo and they found cysts on my ovaries. Second surgery they went in looking for cysts and found Endo. Sadly the hospital I went to just didn't know enough at the time (about 12 years ago) and

A big thank you to those wonderful people who replied to my post 3 or 4 weeks ago. I have taken into consideration everything you said and made sure that I have discussed the points you all mentioned in my now complete manuscript for " My RA ; A 50 year journey" These include employment issues, available

Hi, check up @ surgery as requested from cardiologist on discharge papers. However, after showering/ dressing I was breathless /light headed & went to surgery ( 5 mins away) for my appointment with Nurse. My BP was OK but heart rate 105 so was then seen by Duty Dr who then sent me back to hospital.

Where do I start? Rheumatology referred me for a colonoscopy, but wanted me to stay the day before and after rather than making it a day case. On the one hand, that turned out to be a good idea, but on the other hand, the care was dreadful. The prep had arrived in the post, but without instructions

hi, I'm booked in for circumsision in a weeks time due to severe phimosis. I was just wondering how much time is needed off work, as the doctor said 1 day which doesn't seem right. I do a semi physical job with driving machines also involved. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I want to reduce my 1.25 Bisoprolol medication to every other or even every two days. My heart rate is stubbornly in the 50s; a daily dose brings it down to low 50s and alternate days brings it up to higher 50s. I want to prevent my heart rate going too low and want medical approval for this action.