Experiences with

Metabolic conditions

Hello everyone, I'm reaching out for advice on using Ginkgo Biloba to combat brain fog. My previous experience with the Amitamin Ginkgo complex yielded promising results in boosting mental clarity. However, I've noticed it contains iodine (150ug), which I'd rather steer clear of. With that in mind

I had an unexpected issue in the last few days which started with large black flashes then the following day black ‘squiggles’ - went to Eye AandE and they said nothing to do with my normal tension glaucoma and I will have to live with this annoying condition which is very distracting. Has anyone else

Dear PA members - there seems to be many articles about negative and positive impacts of coffee/caffeine on autoimmune diseases. Does anyone know /researched if coffee has a negative or positive impact on AG PA? Its not clear. Many thanks

Hi, I had my first nhs appointment with the Rheumy who is based at the same health centre as the one I have seen privately. He did say to me that he was aware that I had seen one, I had already had my bloods done prior to the appointment. He said my RF was 170 which is high, he gave me two booklets

hello….i have rheumatoid arthritis, and i have been recommended to take a disease modifying drug to slow the disease progression. My issue is that i have constant tinnitus in both ears, and my rheumatolgy nurse has toldme that tinnitus is a side effect of ‘all commonly diagnosed’ disease modifying drugs

hi everyone, I have been on “V” since the end of last August. In the last five months, I’ve been experiencing severe hypoglycemic attacks: however, my blood sugar is in dropping below 70. my doctor (endocrinologist, who im not happy with) put a blood sugar monitor on me for a week and said no worries

This case report has a good side: the patient did get diagnosed and treated. But that only follows the dreadful treatment - missing cause of high cholesterol, took statins, rhabdomyolysis, kidney injury. Claims to have been reversed. (I'd like to see the patient's opinion!) But questionable whether

On lupron since 2011, recurrance, SPLASH TRIAL, Provenge NOv 2023. Strarted on Taxatere (doxcetel) in March. My MO put me on an 18 infusion schedule (I believe 1/2 normal dose) because of my age, 84. I get infused ever week for 3 weeks, then 1 week off and continue for 28 infusions. I have had 6 infusions

Hi. I am looking for people who have or have had RVO (retinal vein occlusion) and have had Ozurdex injections to treat this issue. I'm working with a pharma client on an educational video for their website and I need to connect with people with RVO who would like to share their experience. I can provide

I have had two heart surgeries in the past and was getting skipped heart beats for a while. After my 24 hour ECG they found something called wenckebach phenomenon. Anyone have any idea what this is and is it normal for someone with a heart condition

Hi , 1st post! symptoms since August 23. Face numbness , hearing loss , eye blur , balance and swallowing issues. It’s take 8 months to speak to a neurologist over the phone. Had a scan last week 29th April. Called 2 days later with diagnosis and told my scan was being sent to ENT. Haven’t heard anything

F 58 years old UK As per previous posts I have RLS at least 14 years every day. Am currently on Ropinirol and Gabapentin. I'm experiencing refractory RLS. I have been sleep deprived for years, 4 hours sleep or less means I don't dream, now I'm getting 5 hours I do dream and wake up exhausted! I have

I was told after a colonoscopy that I have internal piles. Often after a large bowel movement I have a horrible burning and heavy feeling down below. Hard to describe but can last days and drive me mad!!! Is this really the piles there was no blood?

Update: April 2024 was scheduled for eye surgery for Strabismus which was canceled days before when in the same week I was determined by my Endocrinologist to have steroid induced diabetes which makes the general anesthesia too risky at this point. Rescheduled for August tentatively while we work on

I have been looking at the delightful picture of the Italian honey bee with pollen on its legs. What I am puzzled about is on the right. I cannot make out what it is hovering over. Can someone enlighten me? Years ago my father used to keep bees and I used to watch him and also help put the honey in

In my kitchen yesterday. I measured out the crushed tablet. 62mg, which comprises 30mg Ginkgo and 32mg binding agent. I had been tipping the tiny bits into a glass of water and swallowing. 3 of this on dose day. Instead, I chewed those tiny bits. I am now accustomed to a slight rise in tinnitus intensity

Im currently on my last week of RT treatment (38 sessions). Last week has been tough everytime I need to make a bowel movent. Painful to the point Im thinking of going on a liquid diet. Anyone else exp this and have any tips. Im using Aquaphor which was recommended by nurse but hasnt really helped

though this is a tinnitus forum, people often post about their vertigo. i have an apology to make, having inadvertently misinformed recently. In brief, I was told by a doc at my surgery some ten years ago (who specialised in ear issues) that I should concentrate on the exercises given for this condition

Hi I was diagnosed two or three years ago just prior to my 50th birthday. Drops have been ok but left eye seems to be deteriorating quite rapidly. I am having a trabeculectomy in my left eye in a couple of weeks. I know surgery is experienced differently for everyone but wondered if anyone had any tips

Am terminally ill, irreparable brain damage, epilepsy, so can't do much exercise! Was on metformin from start of diabetes 2 in 2020, found my blood sugar level was 88, have been dieting lost 2 half stone, cholesterol not too bad, so they have put me on just Jardiance 10mg a day! Am taking medication