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Low Testosterone Linked to Hospitalization for COVID - By Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today, September 2, 2022
This research is in direct contrast to the earlier held notion that "low T" (say, via ADT) is protective for COVID. Unfortunately, the research completely evades the issue of suppressed T due to ADT in the PCa patient population. However, the earlier notion that low T provides a protective benefit was
This research is in direct contrast to the earlier held notion that "low T" (say, via ADT) is protective for COVID. Unfortunately, the research completely evades the issue of suppressed T due to ADT in the PCa patient population. However, the earlier notion that low T provides a protective benefit was
cujoe
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Fight Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
I HAD severe A-fibrillation after being given Evusheld as a prophylactic against covid .I am scared I may have permanent cardiac issue now
Hello everyone, I was admitted to the hospital with severe hydrophrenosis and very bad rise in creatinine and drop in gfr. I need nephrostomy tube or pcnu because I have a ureteral stricture that they have tried many times to stent ,balloon etc and it must be exchanged out for new one every 4-6 weeks
Hello everyone, I was admitted to the hospital with severe hydrophrenosis and very bad rise in creatinine and drop in gfr. I need nephrostomy tube or pcnu because I have a ureteral stricture that they have tried many times to stent ,balloon etc and it must be exchanged out for new one every 4-6 weeks
Calebzztop
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Kidney Transplant
2 years ago
Autumn booster and flu jab invite
Finally got my follow up with rheumy nurse next week on Tuesday so will ask this week with everything else I need to ask. But I’ve just had a text from my gp with a link to book my flu jab and autumn covid booster. I’ve not been told I am immunosuppressed, or that I’m more at risk and I’m only on
Finally got my follow up with rheumy nurse next week on Tuesday so will ask this week with everything else I need to ask. But I’ve just had a text from my gp with a link to book my flu jab and autumn covid booster. I’ve not been told I am immunosuppressed, or that I’m more at risk and I’m only on
Bowtruckle
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NRAS
2 years ago
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stopping methotrexate - misdiagnosis?
I have stopped taking methotrexate after taking it since 2014. I stopped four weeks ago, on the advice of the new consultant. He is not convinced I have RA, and suggests that the bone erosions on my hands are osteo not rheumatoid. My GP friend does not agree with this new diagnosis, and thinks that
I have stopped taking methotrexate after taking it since 2014. I stopped four weeks ago, on the advice of the new consultant. He is not convinced I have RA, and suggests that the bone erosions on my hands are osteo not rheumatoid. My GP friend does not agree with this new diagnosis, and thinks that
AudreyJ
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NRAS
2 years ago
Study Finds: Drug typically used in cancer therapy emerges as powerful anti-aging remedy
Stud y Finds: Drug typically used in cancer therapy emerges as powerful anti-aging remedy Rapamycin is a cell growth inhibitor and immunosuppressant that people normally take while undergoing cancer treatment or after receiving an organ transplant. A team from the Max Planck Institute for
Stud y Finds: Drug typically used in cancer therapy emerges as powerful anti-aging remedy Rapamycin is a cell growth inhibitor and immunosuppressant that people normally take while undergoing cancer treatment or after receiving an organ transplant. A team from the Max Planck Institute for
cesces
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
E.Coli/UTI
As a result of some symptoms I reported to my Transplant Coordinator (“TC”) because I was recently prescribed Sodium Bicarbonate for the low CO2 result in my blood test, the TC ordered a Urine Culture test for me at LabCorp. It came back with a “colony” of bacteria in my bladder. I went thru 10 days
As a result of some symptoms I reported to my Transplant Coordinator (“TC”) because I was recently prescribed Sodium Bicarbonate for the low CO2 result in my blood test, the TC ordered a Urine Culture test for me at LabCorp. It came back with a “colony” of bacteria in my bladder. I went thru 10 days
TaffyTwoshoes27
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Kidney Transplant
2 years ago
pred dose and immunosuppression - teaching & covid
Can anyone advise the red dose at which the immune system is considered working? .I am down to 2.5mg pred daily. I've had 4 covid jabs. I've been lecturing online only but am so keen to get back to face-to-face teaching Am I safe to do so? Grateful for any thoughts
Can anyone advise the red dose at which the immune system is considered working? .I am down to 2.5mg pred daily. I've had 4 covid jabs. I've been lecturing online only but am so keen to get back to face-to-face teaching Am I safe to do so? Grateful for any thoughts
Sanekate
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Steroid injection in knee - worth it?
Hello. I have inflammatory arthritis and have had knee pain for a few years, and a baker's cyst in my left knee. Scans also showed osteoarthritis and some mild effusion a year ago. Sometimes the pain is quite bad, especially on stairs. Sometimes it's only aggravated by activity. Sometimes there's barely
Hello. I have inflammatory arthritis and have had knee pain for a few years, and a baker's cyst in my left knee. Scans also showed osteoarthritis and some mild effusion a year ago. Sometimes the pain is quite bad, especially on stairs. Sometimes it's only aggravated by activity. Sometimes there's barely
rmros
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NRAS
2 years ago
Visiting people in hospital
Does anyone know if those of us on immunosuppression drugs are allowed to visit poorly people in hospital? Thanks, Sarah
Does anyone know if those of us on immunosuppression drugs are allowed to visit poorly people in hospital? Thanks, Sarah
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LUPUS UK
2 years ago
Scotland’s Autumn 2022 Covid boosters starting on 5 September
See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-62565496 Appointments for immunosuppressed people will be sent in the post, so watch out for a blue letter. It’s also likely your appointment will show up on the Scottish appointments website before your letter arrives. That is at vacs.nhs.scot
See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-62565496 Appointments for immunosuppressed people will be sent in the post, so watch out for a blue letter. It’s also likely your appointment will show up on the Scottish appointments website before your letter arrives. That is at vacs.nhs.scot
vivdunstan
Volunteer
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Vasculitis UK
2 years ago
Evusheld Update
Last week the Department for Health and Social Care said to the BBC that it would not be purchasing Evusheld for immunosuppressed people who do not have adequate protection against COVID-19 from vaccines. You can read more about this and what we think will happen next at https://www.lupusuk.org.uk/
Last week the Department for Health and Social Care said to the BBC that it would not be purchasing Evusheld for immunosuppressed people who do not have adequate protection against COVID-19 from vaccines. You can read more about this and what we think will happen next at https://www.lupusuk.org.uk/
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LUPUS UK
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LUPUS UK
2 years ago
Inflammation & microbiome in IvF
Hi all I’m currently on a treatment break whilst I spend some time working with a couple of holistic therapists - mainly acupuncture & osteopathy - in an attempt to naturally bring down inflammation in my body as well as get my microbiomes (both gut & vaginal) into as healthy a place as possible. Whilst
Hi all I’m currently on a treatment break whilst I spend some time working with a couple of holistic therapists - mainly acupuncture & osteopathy - in an attempt to naturally bring down inflammation in my body as well as get my microbiomes (both gut & vaginal) into as healthy a place as possible. Whilst
Bistbee
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Fertility Network UK
2 years ago
Possible brain lymphoma
Hi, my husband is waiting for a biopsy to check a lesion in his brain. His neurosurgeon told us it seems like lymphoma from MRI scan image, which is common among people on immunosuppressant after organ transplant. I have been feeling completely broken since he had emergency MRI two weeks ago. Our
Hi, my husband is waiting for a biopsy to check a lesion in his brain. His neurosurgeon told us it seems like lymphoma from MRI scan image, which is common among people on immunosuppressant after organ transplant. I have been feeling completely broken since he had emergency MRI two weeks ago. Our
Springbunny
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British Liver Trust
2 years ago
Travel concerns on biologics
I have RA and take Humira we are booked to go on a cruise to the canaries in October and I’m becoming increasingly anxious about COVID on board and being immunosuppressed I have had 4 vaccinations and had COVID in February treated with antivirals. I will be due a 5th vaccine in the autumn round.
I have RA and take Humira we are booked to go on a cruise to the canaries in October and I’m becoming increasingly anxious about COVID on board and being immunosuppressed I have had 4 vaccinations and had COVID in February treated with antivirals. I will be due a 5th vaccine in the autumn round.
Pudding26
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NRAS
2 years ago
PMR diagnosed August 2020, an ESR blood test taken recently & current taper at 1.25mg prednisolone
I had a rheumatologist appointment on June 14th last. My pred. dose was 1.75mg then & I was told to keep reducing as I was in no pain & some blood tests were taken including an ESR. I received a letter today from rheumatogy dept saying my ESR was raised to 35 ( it was 45 at diagnosis) & that I may
I had a rheumatologist appointment on June 14th last. My pred. dose was 1.75mg then & I was told to keep reducing as I was in no pain & some blood tests were taken including an ESR. I received a letter today from rheumatogy dept saying my ESR was raised to 35 ( it was 45 at diagnosis) & that I may
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Covid and GCA
I have GCA. My prednisolone has reduced to 3mg daily and methotrexate 15mg weekly. I am now having a relapse and am awaiting a PET scan. I now have covid. The NHS pharmacist phoned me and told me I wasnt eligible for the pill to stop it getting worse as you have to be on 10mg or more prednisolone
I have GCA. My prednisolone has reduced to 3mg daily and methotrexate 15mg weekly. I am now having a relapse and am awaiting a PET scan. I now have covid. The NHS pharmacist phoned me and told me I wasnt eligible for the pill to stop it getting worse as you have to be on 10mg or more prednisolone
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PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
immune suppression during Covid is scary
Anyone else feeling like Covid is not over for them yet? I’m still working from home, avoiding public and crowded places, ordering groceries. Am I being overly cautious? Everyone has stopped wearing masks so for me, it’s gotten even more dangerous out there. Yes, I’ve had 4 shots but they don’t really
Anyone else feeling like Covid is not over for them yet? I’m still working from home, avoiding public and crowded places, ordering groceries. Am I being overly cautious? Everyone has stopped wearing masks so for me, it’s gotten even more dangerous out there. Yes, I’ve had 4 shots but they don’t really
MsAmyM
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Kidney Disease
2 years ago
Transplant immunosuppressant and vision changes
Has anyone noticed vision changes and blurry vision after transplant or from
immunosuppressants
?
Has anyone noticed vision changes and blurry vision after transplant or from
immunosuppressants
?
ESRDRLS
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Kidney Transplant
2 years ago
GPA and prostate cancer
I am in the unfortunate position that I have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, Only went into remission for my GPA at the beginning of the year What a bugger I am waiting on appointments with oncology and surgeon to discuss the best way forward- has anyone been in the same position and had
I am in the unfortunate position that I have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, Only went into remission for my GPA at the beginning of the year What a bugger I am waiting on appointments with oncology and surgeon to discuss the best way forward- has anyone been in the same position and had
stuc
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Vasculitis UK
2 years ago
20+ Terms That Explain Living with Arthritis Part 2
PUBLISHED 07/05/22 BY EILEEN DAVIDSON
From spoonie to painsomina to brain fog, find out common terms used by those living with arthritis and chronic illness.
Those living with arthritis tend to speak another language that is mostly only known between others living with a chronic
PUBLISHED 07/05/22 BY EILEEN DAVIDSON
From spoonie to painsomina to brain fog, find out common terms used by those living with arthritis and chronic illness.
Those living with arthritis tend to speak another language that is mostly only known between others living with a chronic
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LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
2 years ago
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