Experiences with

Mefenamic acid

I have had GCA for ten years now and as the result of the last of three relapses agreed to take 3mg of predisolone for the foreseeable future. When I last saw my Consultant she wanted me to go on Alendronic Acid. As things are at the moment I have a good healthy, natural, milky diet. The last DXA scan

So, at the end of August 2020, a personal curator, a nice, friendly employee of the center, meets me at the airport, who gives me a local SIM card with an Internet package connected for free and takes me to the hotel that I pre-booked through Booking. The next morning, I arrive at the center to meet

Hi all I have my first rheumatology appointment next week and wondered if anyone has any advice. I was diagnosed with PMR in January and had pain in one shoulder which left me unable to lift a kettle. Then a couple of weeks later I had crippling pain in my buttocks and down both legs back and front,

I was researching pregnenolone on the internet and came across this article. It may be of interest to anyone struggling with neuropathy. Pregnenolone is formed from cholesterol and is the precursor substance for numerous important endogenous hormones. Among others, progesterone, cortisol, and aldosterone

OK, I'm probably going to sound hopelessly optimistic here, but yesterday evening I met my EP Cardiologist who was giving a talk and update on AF and it cheered me up immensely. We hadn't met, but the technician who fitted the monitor told me to "make myself known". So I did. For the first time since

Anyone use children’s Benadryl or Unisom to help sleep? Or another remedy? My doctor actually suggested the children’s Benadryl but it was the first time I ever saw him, he is a family med doc and may not have been aware yet that I have controlled afib…

I've discussed IFN types before. Some interesting info here that INF-β might be better to reduce inflammation/progression. ---- A recent post noted that Interferon is used for MS disease. This is the other IFN type 1, IFN-β (vs our IFN-α). I checked into why the difference. It turns out there

For the second time this year I am about to have surgery to remove bone from a joint. In May this year I had a cheilectomy to remove bone from my big toe joint. I am now going to have surgery to remove bone from my collarbone (where there are bony spurs) and a decompression of my acromioclavicular joint

Good morning everyone. I saw my cardiologist yesterday as I’m having a new knee next week and for my own peace of mind had an echocardiogram which shows my heart is now as it was before AF and high blood pressure were found 3 years ago. She said this showed my blood pressure tablets and healthier lifestyle

Replied to a question about bone protective medications on another forum today, and thought it might be of interest to some here at FPC. So pasting it here. Full disclosure: I have been taking denosumab (Prolia or Xgeva) for over 5 years and currently have normal bone density. I also take Calcium supplement

Firstly Happy New Year to you all. Just wanted to let you know about the work we are doing to raise awareness. We are launching a new epilepsy first aid campaign this year, and we continue to work around benefits, employment and the cost of living. You can keep up today with our campaigns work on

She has also put my on Mefenamic Acid and Codeine for pain management. She said I could be waiting for as long as a year for an appointment for surgery. How long did everyone else wait for their appointments was it that long or did you get through quicker???

This isn't an easy read but, if the results can be relied on, looks promising https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837518/ Abstract Ganoderma resinaceum is a valuable Chinese medicine. This study aimed to investigate whether a G. resinaceum alcohol extract (GRAE) improves sleep, and analyze

Just to let you know that the procedure went fine. Although the camera was a little larger than an Omega 3 high strength capsule, I found that with the right mindset I swallowed it easily. The staff were a little disconcerted about my long term steroid use and the possibility of an adrenal crisis and

I have been prescribed Vasepa (icosapent ethyl) for several years now to lower my triglycerides and it has worked very well . I also know that it is a specific omega-3 fatty acid EPA and now I'm wondering what effect it may also have on my recently diagnosed fatty liver (S3) & (F3)?

What is the recommended amount of Omega 3 Fish Oil Vitamins to take for fatty liver ?

hi everyone. Been on alendronic acid for about 4 months but have had a small problem of irritation in my throat, causing coughing. Coughing is painful, having 4 spinal fractures in April. I’ve now been asked to change to zolondronic acid, yearly infusion. This is NOT the same as denusomab.

Just came across this paper from a few years ago. Thought it interesting as, so often, B12 seems to be though of as a one-trick pony - affecting erythropoiesis and nothing else. The occasional use of methylmalonic acid and homocysteine as additional tests. And that's your lot, folks. In my

Hi Everyone I’m just back from a review of my medication for PMR and high blood pressure with the surgery pharmacist. He was great and to me had a better understanding of this condition than any of the gp’s I’ve spoken to on the phone. He did admit that they don’t always understand the interactions

Hi everyone I was diagnosed around 5 years ago. Unfortunately I am not fully responding to first line treatment Urso. The Dr's are suggesting that I should start on Obeticholic Acid. I'm a little apprehensive due to the side effects listed. Is there anyone here who could advise please? Tia 😊