Experiences with

Hip Replacement

Hello, I take Warfarin for the rest of my life after a PE. Currently 52 and in Menopause. I can never take an actual hormone replacement because of the ( pulmonary embolisms) I have takin Provitalize for 9 months now, it only helped with a few symptoms for a short amount of time. needing something

First time I was here because she suffered badly from RLS which worsened a lot after hip replacement. And she was on 900 mg Neurontin and 0.0375 mg of Pramipexole that time.

Hello, It's been a while. I am struggling and need some dose guidance please. My normal dose is 10mg per day. I delivered Mark to hospital on Sunday for a planned Total Knee Replacement which took place on Monday morning. He's doing very well, no pain (typical of him lol) and he was discharged yesterday

Hello, Would anyone mind sharing their experiences of using HRT after oophorectomy+ hysterectomy? I'm wondering whether to persevere with trying to find something better, or just give up entirely. Thanks 🙂 (I had my op years ago. Took over 2 years to get past the meno symptoms (no HRT). Thought

I posted my daughters pre hysterectomy bloods in September and had some excellent advice. She has redone the blood tests and I still think the thyroid test results are strange. She has been on iron for 8 weeks. The first results are for September. And the second for

Hi I am wondering if I can get any tips or recovery advice from members with Rheumatoid Arthritis that have had total knee replacements. I have an upcoming knee replacement in November. I will have to stop my Humira I think, so any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I know that I will be

Hi I hope you can give me some pointers /help as I’m trying to work out what I need to treat first and my GP is not very helpful. I am 49 and on HRT (evorel 50 & utrogestan ). I have known for a while that I have subclinical hypothyroid as I have had regular blood tests over the years and at times

Hi everyone I’m new here. Can someone help me settle a bit of an argument around TSH & T4 levels please? I have recently had a consultation with Newson health who tell me on 100mcg thyroxine my TSH should be <1. My GP is denying that stating my TSH is normal at 2.5. My T4 is 18.0. I have felt like

Had hip replacement 6 weeks ago.On 1000mg paracetemol and 60mg codeine 4 times a day pain relief. Had no advice about how long I should take this medication or how to manage coming off it. Would love a drink at Christmas. How long should I be on painkillers and can I get off them this week?

I have been struggling with crushing anxiety, insomnia, depression for a few months. It's unlike anything I have ever experienced. I started HRT last week, and am hoping for a little easing of symptoms soon! Just curious about other women's experiences. Please share!

Hi, I’m just looking for thoughts on my latest blood test results. I’m feeling ok, but still get tired. currently on (Levothyroxine 75mgs and T3 10mgs ). Daily. I also take vitamins c, magnesium, folate, omega 3,6,7&9. I also take HRT progesterone & Estrogel

So saw the endometriosis consultant today and he was very good. My MRI scan came back and showed extensive endometriosis that has obliterated my Pouch of Douglas and fully attached my rectum and bowel to my cervix. I've got an endo cyst on my left ovary and blood in left fallopian tube. Cervix is swollen

I am sweating really bad being on zumenon for 4 months and nothing stopping it would like some advice plz

i had a knee replacement 3 years ago& still walking with a stick ..I have a bursa on my hip & pain is in hip & goes down thigh & knee ..wondered if it is referred pain ?

While I was sharing a four bay ward post hip replacement, two ladies - who had a total knee replacement and the other a half knee replacement - told me that although, like me, they had a spinal block plus sedation they both could hear the sawing and hammering and what the surgeons were saying…. but

I recently posted here for advice on whether I need levothyroxine as I have been subclinical for 10 years and now my tsh seems to be creeping up the last few weeks from 4.88 to 5.59 and now 6.15 all in the space of 3/4 weeks. I wonder if it is linked to the introduction of testosterone, I started hrt

hi hi Results DEXA Basically osteoporosis with ranges between -2.5 and -3.5 t score last thyroid T4 - 19 (12 to 22) Tsh - less than 0.01 T3 5.8 (4.1 to 6.8) my range at hospital is 4.1 to 6.8 previous to starting t3 med my t3 was 2.1 - probsbly for years! I haven’t started hrt so no wonder

My consultant surgeon want to keep me on ventilation and sedation for 3 days following aortic valve replacement. Has anyone else had a valve replacement surgery were they were told they had to be ventilated and sedated for 3 days following surgery? Ventilation damages the lungs and those who are ventilated

I just want to encourage anyone worried about life after aortic valve replacement. I know that each case is different and when I had my valve replaced I was young and in good health apart from the leaking valve but I just want to share a photo I took on a walk this week to demonstrate what can be possible

So yesterday was the day I got my scan done by the gynecology consultant she was very good and explained everything. I have alot of blood flow to my uterus and I have adenomyosis present in the back wall of my uterus. Part of me was shocked as I didn't think I'd have it deep down but It was confirmed