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Hi I have been on antibiotics for a uti, first one didn’t do anything now on trimethoprim. I know steroids make it hard sometimes to fight off infections but how long am I probably looking at? I was on antibiotics in October for a chest infection and it did clear it. Any help appreciated and also something

2years ago and 10days after my COVID jab,I had a cardiac arrest,due to blood clot in left descending atery I was one of few that survive,only 1 in 10 do apparently.Was fit healthy but wham, everyone that knows me couldn't believe it due to my healthy life style. I haven't had any further COVID jabs by

I am a retired cardiologist who has had Parkinson’s since March 2011. Recently I had a hypotensive episode after about of constipation. I was admitted to the hospital and found to have severe left atrial enlargement and two valves with mild regurgitation. I had received in the past approximately 4 to

I am a retired cardiologist who has had Parkinson’s since March 2011. Recently I had a hypotensive episode after about of constipation. I was admitted to the hospital and found to have severe left atrial enlargement and two valves with mild regurgitation. I had received in the past approximately 4 to

Anyone found any concrete evidence that covid injections have a negative effect on the heart and indeed can be a contributor to heart attacks? Would welcome all thoughts/ advice and evidence thanks all x

I have just been diagnosed with AF which I think was triggered by a recent bout of covid. I've been told I'll be starting beta blockers - was going to be Sotalol but they changed their minds and it'll be Bisoprolol. Initially I was pleased when the arrhythmia nurse said I wouldn't need anticoagulants

Hi, Question of the day - does anyone else have long covid before pmr? Did you manage to taper off prednisolone successfully? Just a musing really - glossing over my bio - I was getting progressively worse from 2021 to 2024, more and more disabled, I had bloods taken over that period and nothing, no

Being referred to long covid clinic with all the symptoms :short of Breath fatigue, dizzy, tachycardia, faint feeling. Is anyone else going through this and finding thyroid issues either lower or higher TSH? Mine was 0.52 recently but previously has been 1.1/0.72.

Hi everyone hope you’re all well. Just looking for some advice and to see if anyone else been in a similar situation. I have a recurrent UTI that keeps coming back despite multiple antibiotics. I’ve been off Methotrexate on and off because of this so suffering from a dreadful flare. Anyway had a

Some days I have good days where I can get up and do things but then I get very tired also in 2020 I had severe COVID with the COVID pneumonia and almost died that makes my FND worse

I'm 7 days from coming down with covid - a horrible experience. The worst symptom now is nausea and it's relentless. I can't even chew mint gum because everything tastes awful. Anyone else had this and if so, how did you manage it? Some foods taste revolting and the rest have no taste. I can cope with

Diagnosed with PMR May 24, currently on 9mg prednisolone daily. Doing well but I did have a flare up when I reached 6mg September - thought to be stress related. Original cause was thought to be as a result of the COVID vaccine and or stress. I have been sent an appointment for another COVID vaccine

Statement from the JCVI vaccines group about plans for NHS Covid vaccines in the UK from Spring 2025 onwards. Basically they intend to cut out the broad at risk under 65 group as well as 65-74 year age folk. The vaccine will still be given to people who are 75 and over, older adults in care homes, or

Hi, everyone! Here we are again, solidly in cold/flu/Covid season, and likely to soon be mingling with family members over the holidays. If anyone you know is without health insurance and needs a Covid vaccination, call your County Health Department. I spoke to mine today about a family member, and I

Hi, I'm currently taking 125mcg levo and reduced my t3 from 15mcg x 3 doses of 5mcg, to 10mcg spit into x2 doses of 5mcg.I have recently had covid and had to reduce my t3. However my anxiety and palpitations have decreased as a result, but still im not quite right. My question is does low tsh cause

I’m booked for my Covid vaccination tomorrow and hoped for Pfizer again but just found out it is this one which I haven’t heard of. Has anybody had any adverse reactions to it? I had my flu jab a few weeks ago so not expecting any problems but have been trying to avoid the Moderna option because it seems

I have had previous injections but worry now due to recent reports about safety and side effects. I have had Covid once before so really anxious about what to do.

hello canceld COVID appointments twice now. Not told. Phoned 119 for another appointment for me and my husband but was told I had to wait 24 hours before I could make another appointment. Obviously my husband and myself are seniors and we both have health issues of course. is anybody experience

As Early of covid rising somewhere in a part of China I we everyone heard the news globally because it was increasing rapidly and was a sensation all over the world. As China and rest of world was on pandemic situation where the rest of world was locking themselves Our Country also state national emergency

My afib journey started back in 2021, I had my covid jab and couple of weeks later I had persistent afib for first time ever! I had a cardioversion 2 months later which lasted just over 2 years. I then got covid and a couple of weeks after I get covid again. Then I had another successful cardioversion