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Pancreatic diseases

HI Just wanted to let anyone who is on a blood thinner to check they are on appropriate PPI medication. My GP, Consultant and Pharmacist all happy to prescribe the two mentioned at separate times for over 10 months.. I was having various reactions and changed from one to the other and looked into

I underwent an ablation for AF almost 3 years ago. As far as I am aware, I have not experienced AF since the procedure, which I am very thankful for. However, my ectopic beats burden has increased dramatically post-ablation. I now have to take daily flecainide and bisoprolol or I will experience bigeminy

my husband had a PSA done and it raised from 0,5 to 0,7. He finished proton radiation las year January, the PSA went down to 0,5. is this normal, or should he take any action? He will be 81 years old this coming September, would it be okay to let it go. Has anybody have this experience? Thank you for

Apologies for the medical acronyms. Put more simply they mean I have had a triple heart bypass and some mini strokes. Am now well on the way to a full recovery. However coupled with being partially sighted, need to ask for some advice. In my current state and looking forward, when would be the

There's a bit out there in the posts but it would be good to hear from anyone with experience of either of these. GP can't prescribe me linaclotide: blocked due to a record of IBD (i.e. Crohn's that I have/had -no physical signs, long story). So I get the P and a followup visit to see if that works and

hi Looking for some advice regarding reducing immune suppressants and personal experiences. my OH is due to see his consultant in 3 weeks time and at the last appointment 1 year ago he mentioned that if he was still stable he would look at slowly reducing his MMF. he has had GPA vasculitis for

hi you lovely people. I’m Just needing a little casual advice if possible.? My Afib episodes are becoming more frequent this last month especially unfortunately. They don’t last long ( so far.?) which is good but I have noticed a big increase in frequency.! My ecg gadget is showing AFIB with a

Hi I have lurked on this site for years but now after reoccurring pericarditis my treatment for lupus will change. I need advice and have questions I've been in Plaqunail and methotrexate for years and tapering off prendsisone at the moment. The pericarditis comes back when I taper off the steriod

Just wondering of anyone else has been prescribed GTN spray for chest pain with AFib/Arrhythmias. Called my surgery as the Amiodarone dose [100mg] daily is 'wearing off' - sometimes late afternoon and into evening. Episodes last from minutes up to 7 hours or so and as they get more prolonged the chest

I have had ventricular ectopics for many years (i am now 75) and in more recent years have added SVTs. They have become much worse over last 2 years and Bisoprolol makes no difference. I had a 14 day monitor and PAF was picked up generally lasting only a few minutes. The cardiologist suggested switching

Hi good folks of the forum I’m taking a moment here to celebrate one year on from my ablation for persistent AF. Still in normal sinus rhythm and feeling fine, forever grateful to the EPs, supportive GP, the whole cardio team and all the support I received from you all. I know AF is a tendency I now

I am still waiting for the results of my echocardiogram. Is the reason for AFib always apparent after this as I hope I won’t just be told that I have it and not the reason why, which has been the case so far, after an ECG and a 24 hour ECG ? Thank you.

Hello, please see my profile for history on my dad's condition. He went to the ER this weekend with severe flank pain and CT revealed left-sided hydronephrosis as likely cystic soft tissue mass obstructing the left ureter. An anterograde stent was placed after failure of retrograde stent. The cancer

I've been on peg since January this year. I started on 45mcg and everything was fine. Then in his infinite wisdom the haemotologist decided to double the dose. My breathing was very slowly getting worse, to the point that in early August I told him about this to which he replied "oh I don't think that's

Greetings! My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in March 2021. ADT dropped the PSA quite a bit. We started seeing Dr. George at Duke March of 2023 and he had my husband on a round of docetaxel. After that the many bone mets and some on lungs 'disappeared'. Now it looks like they

Update on Synacthen test results from 26/4/24. Thought this may be of interest. 9.20 cortisol blood test - 220 (better than cortisol test on 26/3/24 - 131) Post Synacthen test bloods - 362 Below normal (420) but ok. Must stay on 3mg pred. Endocrinology nurse rang today (29/4 - so speedy) to discuss

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An Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) is a small thin device that is inserted under the skin to record the activity of your heart. The ICM monitors and records your heart’s electrical activity in order to identify any changes to the heart rhythm. You may be experiencing symptoms that indicate you have

I’ve never experienced a long haul flight and, as we prefer to drive when we holiday abroad, I haven’t been on a plane for 15 years but I am booked to go to S Korea next week to visit my granddaughter who is currently teaching in Seoul. In August I was diagnosed with Large Vessel Vasculitis and the consultant

Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Arvind Kaul, the Head of Rheumatology & Lupus Patient Care at St. George's Hospital will be hosting the next South London Lupus Group Medical Patient-Focused Lecture on Saturday 2nd March, from 9.30am. Our agenda for the morning as follows: 09.30 Arrival + refreshments