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Hi I am waiting for unexpected surgery for heart valve replacement. I am going on holiday in June and I wondered if anyone had advice on travel insurance companies who would cover me possibly while I wait for surgery?
Hi I am waiting for unexpected surgery for heart valve replacement. I am going on holiday in June and I wondered if anyone had advice on travel insurance companies who would cover me possibly while I wait for surgery?
Chloebw
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Two years post mini maze (surgical ablation).
How on earth is that 2 years since being down in London taking that step into the unknown of having surgical ablation, hoping for a good result, knowing research said I had a good chance, but like everything it’s not guaranteed. Sharing my experience on here with you all each step of the way. Well
How on earth is that 2 years since being down in London taking that step into the unknown of having surgical ablation, hoping for a good result, knowing research said I had a good chance, but like everything it’s not guaranteed. Sharing my experience on here with you all each step of the way. Well
MummyLuv
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
5 months ago
Knee Replacement Yesterday
Thanks to those of you who wished me well yesterday. I had full knee replacement surgery yesterday afternoon. On the advice of the surgical team I had my normal dose of Prednisolone in the morning. Epidural for the op and played nice music through my ear buds to drown out the sound of the team and the
Thanks to those of you who wished me well yesterday. I had full knee replacement surgery yesterday afternoon. On the advice of the surgical team I had my normal dose of Prednisolone in the morning. Epidural for the op and played nice music through my ear buds to drown out the sound of the team and the
Janet57
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PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
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Red lumps on hands
Hi, Since I've started having issues with my joints (had two hip replacements at 25, arthritis in my lower lumbar spine & sacralratic joint etc) I've had these lumps appear for a couple of days (more sometimes) and then they go away for a bit. They really hurt to touch. They appear over night most of
Hi, Since I've started having issues with my joints (had two hip replacements at 25, arthritis in my lower lumbar spine & sacralratic joint etc) I've had these lumps appear for a couple of days (more sometimes) and then they go away for a bit. They really hurt to touch. They appear over night most of
YoungAndPainful
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
5 months ago
RLS and surgery
As I have previously indicated, I take Belbuca buccal patch for my RLS. I am scheduled for hip replacement surgery in the near future. Recently I have seen several posts stating that any surgery will cause increased RLS . Honestly, I am now very concerned and anxious about this. Because I take Belbuca
As I have previously indicated, I take Belbuca buccal patch for my RLS. I am scheduled for hip replacement surgery in the near future. Recently I have seen several posts stating that any surgery will cause increased RLS . Honestly, I am now very concerned and anxious about this. Because I take Belbuca
dancer2
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 months ago
tear in my meniscus cartilage
What a difference two weeks can make. Two weeks ago I you asked if I should attempt a taper to try to force my adrenals to wake up. The circumstances were not very good and you advised me to leave it for a while so I took your advice. A few days later I somehow got a tear in the cartilage of my knee
What a difference two weeks can make. Two weeks ago I you asked if I should attempt a taper to try to force my adrenals to wake up. The circumstances were not very good and you advised me to leave it for a while so I took your advice. A few days later I somehow got a tear in the cartilage of my knee
jinoadby
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PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
RLS worse after knee replacement
I've taken Pramipexole for a long time and it's worked. However, after recent knee replacement surgery (7th Feb), the RLS is driving me mad. I'm up every night after 1 or 2 hours' sleep and end up taking an opioid to settle it.Can the pain from the knee be causing it? Any advice welcome.
I've taken Pramipexole for a long time and it's worked. However, after recent knee replacement surgery (7th Feb), the RLS is driving me mad. I'm up every night after 1 or 2 hours' sleep and end up taking an opioid to settle it.Can the pain from the knee be causing it? Any advice welcome.
Urmston
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 months ago
High LFT results
Hi I have been having blood tests every 6 months for 3 years because my LFT s are coming back abnormal. I used to be a heavy drinker but for the past few years I have cut down and never have more than 14 units a week. I have been in hospital for a hip replacement and then was readmitted as I had an
Hi I have been having blood tests every 6 months for 3 years because my LFT s are coming back abnormal. I used to be a heavy drinker but for the past few years I have cut down and never have more than 14 units a week. I have been in hospital for a hip replacement and then was readmitted as I had an
Bobbie2
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British Liver Trust
5 months ago
Just some good news
Just wanted to update you all on this in case anyone is thinking of surgery to fix something non-cancer related. My husband was looking into getting a hip replacement back in 2021 when he was diagnosed with PC. So the hip replacement was put on hold,. But the hip arthritis kept getting worse and he
Just wanted to update you all on this in case anyone is thinking of surgery to fix something non-cancer related. My husband was looking into getting a hip replacement back in 2021 when he was diagnosed with PC. So the hip replacement was put on hold,. But the hip arthritis kept getting worse and he
Bspouse
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
An update
Several months ago, I wrote on here ‘A while back, I was seen by a lady at the pain clinic, who said that I have ‘Scoliosis convex to the right with minor anterior vertebral body height loss at T12, L3 and L4. Disc space narrowing at the lumbosacral level with hypertrophy of the lower lumbar facet joints
Several months ago, I wrote on here ‘A while back, I was seen by a lady at the pain clinic, who said that I have ‘Scoliosis convex to the right with minor anterior vertebral body height loss at T12, L3 and L4. Disc space narrowing at the lumbosacral level with hypertrophy of the lower lumbar facet joints
DollyDutchGirl
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Pain Concern
6 months ago
Decision to make
Hi, I’ve been told I need to have a valve replacement and can’t make my mind up between a mechanical valve and Ross procedure. I’m 46 so if I have the Ross procedure I’ll need to get another replacement in 20 years or so. The mechanical valve looks like it will make my diet complicated , I need to reduce
Hi, I’ve been told I need to have a valve replacement and can’t make my mind up between a mechanical valve and Ross procedure. I’m 46 so if I have the Ross procedure I’ll need to get another replacement in 20 years or so. The mechanical valve looks like it will make my diet complicated , I need to reduce
S77Durham
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
newly diagnosed valve replacement
Hi, Brand new here. Recently diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. Saw the cardiologist 4 days ago. Need to have TOE, ct scan, lung capacity test, meet surgeon then put on his list for valve replacement. The waiting is driving me insane. When I had echo 7 weeks ago the chap that did it rushed
Hi, Brand new here. Recently diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. Saw the cardiologist 4 days ago. Need to have TOE, ct scan, lung capacity test, meet surgeon then put on his list for valve replacement. The waiting is driving me insane. When I had echo 7 weeks ago the chap that did it rushed
Hythe123
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Worse since Wife had hip replacement
Wife been on ropinirole for 20yrs small dose a day. Since hip replacement RLS has got far worse had to increase dose to 1mg per day which is still not really helping .getting severe leg jolts in evening.which is frankly getting her down. Can't sit or lay down. Any ideas to assist plse thanks
Wife been on ropinirole for 20yrs small dose a day. Since hip replacement RLS has got far worse had to increase dose to 1mg per day which is still not really helping .getting severe leg jolts in evening.which is frankly getting her down. Can't sit or lay down. Any ideas to assist plse thanks
Leg7
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Restless Legs Syndrome
6 months ago
Where to begin……….
A month ago I had a total hip replacement - in and out on same day which seems to be a policy with many hospitals now. Stayed a week with my sister then home alone…. Was on 4.5mg Prednisolone but for ease of management have been taking 5 mg ever since. Have had a pretty stressful period with a
A month ago I had a total hip replacement - in and out on same day which seems to be a policy with many hospitals now. Stayed a week with my sister then home alone…. Was on 4.5mg Prednisolone but for ease of management have been taking 5 mg ever since. Have had a pretty stressful period with a
jaycee444
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Hip replacement surgery
Has anyone had hip replacement surgery with ET jak 2 , on hydroxy and aspirin? I'm due for this in a few weeks with a pre op assessment in 2 weeks time. Surgeon has been made aware of Et situation. I just wondered if anyone has encountered any problems or issues, or whether the procedure was straight
Has anyone had hip replacement surgery with ET jak 2 , on hydroxy and aspirin? I'm due for this in a few weeks with a pre op assessment in 2 weeks time. Surgeon has been made aware of Et situation. I just wondered if anyone has encountered any problems or issues, or whether the procedure was straight
Oscarsboy
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MPN Voice
6 months ago
Buprenorphine
Hello Everyone, I haven't been here for a while, I thought I'd add a bit more info about my rls journey. I'm 51 now & have had rls since I was a child. After slowly coming off years of using the awful dopamine agonists, (pramipexole/ropinerole), thanks to the fantastic advice here, I'm now getting up
Hello Everyone, I haven't been here for a while, I thought I'd add a bit more info about my rls journey. I'm 51 now & have had rls since I was a child. After slowly coming off years of using the awful dopamine agonists, (pramipexole/ropinerole), thanks to the fantastic advice here, I'm now getting up
Loopylegs
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Restless Legs Syndrome
21 days ago
Getting worse
I have been on gabapentin for several years and this was just beginning to be less effective when I had a hip replacement. My rls got very bad and my gp added in ropinerole 1mg which I take at 8.30pm. This means a great night but increasingly I am having symptoms in the afternoon and evening. Any advice
I have been on gabapentin for several years and this was just beginning to be less effective when I had a hip replacement. My rls got very bad and my gp added in ropinerole 1mg which I take at 8.30pm. This means a great night but increasingly I am having symptoms in the afternoon and evening. Any advice
dulciemary
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Restless Legs Syndrome
6 months ago
Heart failure
Hi everyone. I went into heart failure directly after having the Pfizer jab. Turned out I had undiagnosed scarlet fever as a child. Had a mitral valve replacement as a result.Is anyone else struggling to come to terms with what has happened to them?
Hi everyone. I went into heart failure directly after having the Pfizer jab. Turned out I had undiagnosed scarlet fever as a child. Had a mitral valve replacement as a result.Is anyone else struggling to come to terms with what has happened to them?
Chinaski1
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Belbuca and post surgical pain.
I currently take Belbuca for RLS. I have taken Mirapex and Rotigotine with horrible augmentation symptoms upon stopping. I have also taken Gabapentin with terrible side effects. I also have tried several opioids in the past. I have taken Belbuca for the past several years. I am facing hip replacement
I currently take Belbuca for RLS. I have taken Mirapex and Rotigotine with horrible augmentation symptoms upon stopping. I have also taken Gabapentin with terrible side effects. I also have tried several opioids in the past. I have taken Belbuca for the past several years. I am facing hip replacement
dancer2
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Restless Legs Syndrome
6 months ago
Total Knee Replacement
Hi Hope everyone is well. I need a bit of advice.- I've been given a date for my knee replacement..it's in August and will be done in north London at a good NHS hospital. They have a centre for elective surgery and to be honest it's probably the best hospital option available to me. But for anyone
Hi Hope everyone is well. I need a bit of advice.- I've been given a date for my knee replacement..it's in August and will be done in north London at a good NHS hospital. They have a centre for elective surgery and to be honest it's probably the best hospital option available to me. But for anyone
TheBoys
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Arthritis Action
4 months ago
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