Experiences with

Intestinal and stomach conditions

Had laser surgery for glaucoma and cataracts about 9years ago. No problems also inserted lenses that meant I no longer needed contact lenses or glasses. Go for it!

I went to my doctors a few years back when my Tinnitus was getting me down, constant high pitch. I couldn’t get direct help as I fall outside the NHS postal code for referral to an audiologist. I was advised to go private, so eventually I had an hearing test which more or less confirmed some hearing

On my last appointment to the rheumatologist he informed me that the pmr was gone and the pain in the shoulders was wear and tear. I had a steriod injection in the one shoulder which helped with the movement but the pain in the muscles on both shoulders was just the same . On his advice i reduced

I’ve had tinnitus for many years but this past month it’s become unbearable, so much so that I’m concerned it could be a tumour or something. I’ve had a hearing test, which was ok and am currently waiting for an ENT appointment. I am seriously overweight. My question is, does anyone think tinnitus

I have severe hyperacusis and severe tinnitus. I have small ear canals. Someone wonderful in my life, told me to get some filter custom made ear plugs to try and get back into living life. ACS plugs. The audiologist found some wax in my ear and refused. Im too scared to put anything in my ear to

Rang up my cancer specialist nurses to ask about my full body scan results as of 5 weeks ago now. The nurse told me I would be contacted if there was a problem. I said surely they let you know if all is clear? She said 'No only if a problem.' She was rather vague. The next day I had a letter to give

I had travel surgery last Friday and tha eye drops have really affected my stomach. I asked the hospital pharmacy and they said it was a side effect.Im on prednisolone and chloramphenicol. I have my post op check today and I’m really hoping that they will take me off some of the dosage

My 2nd post: I don't get on with hearing aids and feel one reason is that hearing tests are unreliable. Does anyone else here feel the same? I've had several this year alone. Specsavers only tested me on 6 frequencies, whereas the other tests were on 8. Some audiologists are very begrudging about

Hi, I have been struggling to lose the weight I’ve gained since being diagnosed with AF after my first AZ vaccine (2 stone). I’ve had really good results with the Michael Moseley fast keto diet but whenever I go into ketosis it triggers my AF. I always stop then and re introduce healthy carbs but then

I've just started experimenting with Inbrijia. So far, so good for a rescue med. I seem to be back on in 10-15 mins with one toke. Has any one experimented with Inbrija for other uses? For example, I think it would work great for those times when I eat a meal with protein and then realize it's time

Hello, my husband had an appointment with the Rheumatology nurse today. He is on tocilizumab but has had to have half dose as his liver blood results are too high. It is not as effective and he is developing problems with his hands. He is seeing the physiotherapist and an steroid injection was discussed

Apologies for yet another post.. but I truly feel like I'm being battered with one thing after another. I am trying to piece together what is B12 and what is something else. I've had tinnitus for months now, started after I began injecting. However, over the past few weeks this has changed to be pulsatile

I'd like to receive just ADT alone for the[i] localized androgen-sensitive PCa[/i] I've been diagnosed with by my urologist, but he's reluctant to do it alone, explaining that it would likely only lead to a [i]castration-resistant condition.[/i] [i] [/i]But I still believe there's some

Hi, I'm 55, have PV, JAK2. On pegasys inteferon 90mcg every two weeks. Keep fit and well with some niggles I thought normal for a post menopausal woman. But my lovely consultant has just sent me a letter re last blood results that apparently picked up a positive autoimmune trace which she wants a rheumatology

Hi. I have had ibs and fibromyalgia for years. Now I'm told I need my cholestrol lowered. I've tried atorvastatin and rosuvastatin which I can't tolerate. Next step is Ezetimibe.Has anyone on here tried ezetimibe and did it affect your ibs/fibro please

I use subtitles when watching TV because I have a hearing loss. Recently some subtitles have become a bit blurred. I am wondering whether anyone else with glaucoma or cataracts experiences this and whether it is a result of one of these conditions. Thank you.

Hi all, I haven’t posted anything for quite a few months as a lot has changed and I thought I would share. In May I was diagnosed with RA by a registrar at RA clinic and put on methotrexate, I took two injections , it made me fell so ill and as I was due to go on holiday in a few weeks decided not

I'm flying to Thailand in January from the UK and staying for three weeks. I've got the insurance sorted and booked in at the gp travel clinic in November for any jabs I might need. I'd be very grateful for any tips about long haul travel and particularly the flight. My consultant said I don't need

Anyone noticing difficulty swallowing along with acid reflux? I read that prednisone can cause this, causes the esophagus to not contract enough. I tried Pepcid but it's not helping.

Hi everyone, I am new to this section After a routine check-up with the opthalmist, I have been urgently referred to have YAG iridotomies. My IOP 24 in the right eye and 22.7 in the left. I had been experiencing pain and discomfort in the right eye, which I put down to dry eye, which I have suffered