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Metabolic conditions

Hi. Since I recently swapped to home deliveries for medication, every 4 weeks some meds are missing or out of stock.I didn't have this problem when I ordered directly from the GP, changed over because I was struggling to get into town to collect my prescriptions. The messages from Lloyds Pharmacy says

I've was diagnosed with AF about eleven years ago and it's managed with Bisoprolol and Rivaroxaban and save feeling of breathlessness sometimes, especially when bending down, my AF is asymptomatic but permanent. Since moving from Warfarin about seven years ago I rarely think about it as a condition.

Hi there. Just thought I’d reach out to see if anyone can relate to my situation. I’m over 5 months from three way Oesophageal Surgery. I was doing really well with eating and fitness levels. Then last Friday (after a Chinese takeaway which didn’t consist of more than some noodles and a bit of chicken

Hi I posted a while ago about my son who is 23 had a fit positive test off 200 and loose bowel movements up to 6 times a day.He had a colonoscopy, it was clear, biopsies was clear too so they discharged him. He is still having symptoms and lots of blood , he also keeps getting really big ulcers in

hello my story in short in 2022 I had covid 19 after recovery I did a lung X-ray which did not show anything suspicious now in September 2023 a year after covid19 I started having breathing difficulties I couldn't breathe deeply and I was falling into bed we can't I'm going to the end of the cascading

Hi, I am convinced I have got interstitial cystitis- if so… how long until diagnoses? I’ve had millions of urine samples, some sent to lab, I’ve had clear renal blood tests and I’ve had thorough examinations of down below and my back etc. is the last thing a scan? And what type? How much more prodding

Hi there if anyone here has gotten any answers my daughter is 15 years old has been through an endoscopy colonoscopy endless blood tests And scans And we are getting absolutely nowhere the doctors are stumped the most we're getting is she has some sort of inflammation most likely being caused by a form

I’m so sick of this. Yet again I can’t sleep. I’ve been up dancing around like a lunatic with excruciating leg cramps. Both thigh muscles cramped up and woke me from a nice sleep. I’ve now been awake for over two hours and my legs hurt. I’ve had three doses of 60mg of codeine, paracetamol and my usual

I’ve suffered with migraines for many years since I was about 11 (I’m 35 now). Anyway as I’ve gotten older they’ve thankfully become less frequent and severe (though I take propranalol to prevent). I had an attack begin late last night with my usual blind spots and visual disturbance. It was bed time

Hi all, Some exciting news for those on Blood Thinners for AF. Abelacimab is a monoclonal antibody given just once a month by subcutaneous injection. It is not cleared by the kidneys, doesn’t require dose adjustments, and is not affected by other drugs. It achieves near-complete 99% inhibition of

So I went to see my GP yesterday and discussed my symptoms, and asked about B12 injections. Got the same old story - test within range, symptoms aren’t bad enough, try oral B12 for three months, despite my explaining that I have low stomach acid and problems with malabsorption, which she again dismissed

After ADT, my MO told me that handling things like Prolia management won't be in her bailiwick. I didn't ask about post-ADT SE's and recovery from same. Hot flashes, low T, BMD loss, and last not least sarcopenia. What is the community's experience with how post-treatment SE's are best handled? Are

Hi, I am suffering from severe bladder pain and my diagnosis is interstitial cystitis. I still couldn't find a doctor who can give me a proper treatment. My GP has no knowledge on the treatment of IC. I have to search on the internet and try to find some drug to relieve the intense pain so I can get

swollen painful hand ( just the one thank goodness) any connection with steroid reduction? Any thoughts? Doctor eliminated carpel tunnel, being sent for blood test for rheumatoid arthritis but I have noticed it is worse when I have just reduced by 1mg my dose of prednisolone which I take for PMR. It

Hi all Have any of you had the plain white capsules of Hydroxycarbamide instead of the Pink/Green capsules ? I’ve been taking the pink/green capsules made by Bristol Myers Squibb for several years with increased doses from time to time. Earlier this year my dose was increased to 3x500mg Friday Saturday

I have an annoying cough, is it ok to take Benylin, Mucus cough Max. Honey and lemon with guaifenesin?I was just about to take 2 spoonfuls and stopped myself just in time incase it interfered with my RLS. Thanking you

Hi Glaucoma community,I have been diagnosed with early stage glaucoma this week, in one eye. I'm 46 years old, female. My eye pressures in both eyes were 21 - so borderline from what I understand. I had a central retinal vein occlusion in my right eye in 2016 and saw a consultant for18 months until it

I’ve had ibs since in my thirties now 69.I had a flare up Friday ,terrible pains but had job to go to loo.The next day my stools were lose,and I began to feel better yesterday had a job to go again.even though I fell like I want to go today,can’t .I go most days .Pains have come back,which is relieved

I’ve had tinnitus for 3 years now (covid infection caused it) ENT wasn’t helpful as ears and hearing test are good for age.. and don’t want to see me again Anybody know best next steps? I’ve been wondering about nerve damage being the cause 🤷‍♀️ want to see the gp with an idea of what needs doing

Hello everyone, I'm writing this post on behalf of my mother. My mother, aged 48, was diagnosed with OC back in Feb '21. Since then, she has undergone several surgeries and chemotherapy rounds. I know everyone here has either faced these challenges or witnessed a loved one going through them, so you