Experiences with

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP)

Of course, y'all know that I went up to her😂, I said I didn't wanna insult her by pushing, but was gon be there just in case she needed it We both told our tales: me with over 9 yrs with #stageivpca and she related her 20 yrs with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Neuromuscular disorder😢 We watched

Hello! I’m a new member with long-term umbilical endometriosis. I’m going to see a surgeon tomorrow (the fourth one I’ve seen now - loooong story), but he is in the colorectal department. I’ve been reading up on some bellybutton surgeries for endo, but most of them seem to have been performed by a gynaecologist

There's no hope for Miami! What was I thinking? This place is so plastic surgery (no offense), stuck up, corrupt, artificial, and everything is about money and status. Nobody knows each other because nobody stays in one place long enough. It's like a giant airport where the first class passengers are

Hi,In August 2019, had RRP, G4+3. Soon after diagnosed with PTSD and still struggling. Still some leaking. The prostate cancer was missed and it took 11 years to get the diagnosis. PSA rising since, now 6. Due to Ulcerative Colitis, unable to have radiotherapy, so now it's incurable. In March 2023,

Hi I am having an optional plastic surgery. My Heam said it was fine. My preop EKG stated that while my EKC is consistant with the last time I had one, I also "possibly" have an enlarged left atrial. Huh. I have a 1st degee block that has not progressed but this is new. Has anyone ever heard of that?

isn’t it so strange that even among the fertility community you get the kind of response (often in kindness, often v subtle) of ‘well what did you expect if you didn’t go private’ when you complain about NHS waiting times, or lack of care & attention,or lack of Choice in treatment, I even say it to

In early December I had a very bad epileptic seizure and fell forwards onto concrete steps (not fun). I spent time in hospital with concussion and severe bruising, especially on my face (I looked something like ‘The Scream’). This mostly resolved by Christmas, but I was left with a hard lump almost

I always feel ugly, people always tell me that I look skinnier, which means they do think i'm fat. I have nobody to talk to. I feel like everywhere I go people watch me and talk bad about me because of my color. I can't ever get a boyfriend because i'm ugly and need plastic surgery according to everybody

..., for tight 4skin, there is a great treatment for it that has helped a load of males , and it is all based on the 4skin restoration method,..., "skin expansion" which has been used in plastic surgery for over 75 years,..., it really does grow permanent skin, I did it in 2009 to retore mine so much

Is Getting Dismissed as a Patient an Embarrassment or Rite of Passage? I wasn't being rude. In the lobby waiting to be seen by my surgeon another patient was recording her "plastic surgery journey" as the Ear Nose Throat surgeons also do the cosmetic surgeries. As a cancer patient, I'm not comfortable

Mrs Aenone Harper Machin is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and an Honourary Senior Lecturer working in one of the busiest specialist plastic surgery departments in Europe. Specialising specifically in melanoma of the head and neck area she performs some of the most complex surgery worldwide. Based at

Hi all - had RARP 7/21 which went well but was complicated at 3 months by an infected lymphocele. I had 2 large, undetected and unscreened for, lymphoceles which led to sepsis and hospitalization with drains and IV antibiotics. A full miserable month out of my life. They also severely impacted my regaining

This is Randy I had my Mohs procedure Thursday. 60 stitches in my temple, 30 stitches in my arm. Squamous carcinoma cancer from the Sun. Doctor told me cancer on my temple is very aggressive may come back. That really bothers me. I hope that no one has to go through this. So far this year I have had

Author Mary Clare Fischer December 15, 2021 Six important things to know about the bodily fluid that can cause pain, swelling and sometimes more severe issues when it doesn’t move properly. It starts with swelling. Maybe you don’t notice it at first or dismiss it as temporary, a reaction to injury

Dear friends, in 3 weeks I am having a 2 hour plastic surgery op under GA. This is the first time since developing Bronchiectasis and Asthma that I've had an op. My asthma is well managed usually, I'm on high dose Relvar which I can't reduce, plus Montelukast. I know we should never read Dr Google but

I want a chin lift. Is that vain (or just out of the question) for someone in my condition? Has anyone else with MBC wanted a purely elective plastic surgery that didn't have directly to do with MBC?

For background, had ovarian cysts and enlarged ovary. Been having endometriosis type symptoms and pain as well. Saw Gyn last week. Started progestin only birth control - low dose norethindrone. I must say, it makes me feel a lot better. My sleep feels more restful and I feel like I have a little more

Lupus to the face strikes again. For some background, I have dysphagia with esophageal dysmotility. I also have chronic cough from who knows what but all my docs chalk it up to aspiration and reactive airway disease. Since pulmonary is stumped, he sent me to a laryngologist for vocal chord studies to

Ever since the pandemic started I began to put on weight and now I weigh too much. I’ve been doing some home workouts but I don’t feel motivated like I am when I’m in the gym. I really hate the way my body looks and before I get any plastic surgery I want at least try and lose weight naturally, but it

Hello everyone, I just joined this site. I have been diagnosed with overactive thyroid on the 11.01.21 since then I'm talking daily 20mg carbimazole. On the 11.02.21 will be exactly 1 month since I've started to use carbimazole. I dont have side affect, but my eyes are so puffy! This horror appeared