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Pancreatic diseases

An update on my situation. To review, I now appear to be castrate resistant after about 6 1/2 years of being castrate sensitive. My MO put me on Abiraterone, along the existing Lupron. I had my MO appt and my PSA has fallen from 4.5 to 2 after about 7 weeks on Abi. This is my second iteration with Abi

Result of morning cortisal test was 131 which is rubbish (range 102-535) and explains why I feel exhausted some days. Have been on 3mg for several weeks. Looks like it’s a Synacthen test next. Thanks PMRpro for the info on that. Is the experience ok anyone out there who’s had one?

Well following previous posts and still no results from Holter monitoring had letter from Cardiologist to say that due to misunderstanding I should be taking 100mcg of Losartan divided into two 50 in morning and 50 at night. I have only been taking 50 once a day as that’s what it looked like on the

I had RP 3/22, PSA went up to .095 3 months after. I started Orgovyx on 8/15/22 had radiation Jan & Feb 23 and started Abi 4/23. All my psa's have been 0 since 10/22. Now it is at .014. I see my oncologist next Tuesday but I don't want to wait for his answer. How bad of a sign is this? I'm guessing

Hi guys Long story short:third ablation failed in May. In between ablations (last 2 years) my afib has been permanent. Ive tried multiple drug combos but the only thing that makes my heart beat normally is an ablation. After latest failed I had a week’s reset after a public hospital cardioversion.

Hi Recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease and going for a European interrail trip in the summer. Probably staying in hotels 1 or 2 nights before going to a different country. Can anyone give me some advice which countries are good with gluten free foods and any practical advice. e.g. do I take

Hi I diviculutis (diagnosis November 2022) and in March 2023 was told that I have B12 malabsorption after a blood test due to this I have been having B12 injections every 12 weeks since then. I have also been diagnosed with coeliac disease a few months ago. My problem is around 3 weeks before

if you’re not aware, I’ve been experimenting with the nicotine patch. I found that it’s too much. I wonder if that why the trial failed. I found a couple pieces of gum, 3-4 a day as needed better. I will soon be off meds. They never really worked that good anyway. Nicotine works just as good if not

hello I have realy sensitive and painful thyroid , my y throat hurts to touch and even when I walk and breath in vibrations hurt it , I get realy week legs and feel like my blood pressure is dropping feel awful have this feeling all the time , but throat lasts for ages comes and goes ? Effects my stomach

Wondering if anyone else isn't sold on the concept of taking a sledgehammer to the immune system to treat RRMS. I am looking forward to these meds finishing clinical trials: * Vidofludimus calcium [It's both anti-EBV and neuroprotective effect] (Link: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com

Hi everyone, Just a quick question for those of us with PA. When we have b12 loading doses I have read this replenishes liver stores. Can anyone tell me does this b12 always successfully make it into the liver stores? I ask because my body does not reflect this. Loading doses did nothing to alleaviate

I’m somewhat perplexed… since my diagnosis I’ve been told I have cirrhosis, because of my biopsy and ultrasound results. A recent fibroscan score was 7.4, which is fibrosis. Although some parts of the fibroscan were as high as 8. Can someone explain this? My dr. was very vague in his explanation. Thank

I am being asked by an EP/ cardiologist to have them implant a loop recorder to monitor my heart for an extended period of time. This recorder will be recording continuous EKG readings that is transmitted to the treating cardiologist . It is expected that this will allow for better diagnosis and treatment

My girlfriend had a tbi last July which she had a subdural hematoma and a subarachnoid hemorrhage after a bicycle accident and she making great progress with out the help of specialists because of the government health care insurance. I was just wondering if anyone had some tips that could help with

Hello again. Slow Dragon said that there needs to be 4 hours after T4 or T3 before taking Magnesium. I take magnesium from ozonated magnesium oxides with 3% potassium before bed to help with any constipation that still lingers a little. I asked the company about their product and they said they don't

MyLupus, a new mobile phone app that’s meant to be used between doctor visits, was designed to help people with moderate to severe lupus make more-educated healthcare decisions. The free application was developed by a team of scientists — including rheumatologists at the University of Alabama at

Arrhythmia Alliance supports and recognises the vital role an AED can play in saving lives For further details please follow the link below What can I do about sudden cardiac arrest? https://api.heartrhythmalliance.org/files/download/49bda8fa574082fedd9ee93e473182ea

Arrhythmia Alliance supports and recognises the vital role an AED can play in saving lives For further details please follow the link below What can I do about sudden cardiac arrest? https://api.heartrhythmalliance.org/files/download/49bda8fa574082fedd9ee93e473182ea

Does a cardioversion help if you have PVCs and PACs or does it only help if you have Afib? I go in and out of Afib but my PVCs and PACs have been non-stop for 3 months. Flecainide did not work. I’m considering a cardioversion as I’m to the point I will try anything to get my heart back into NSR but

Morning all Haven’t posted in ages been overdoing things have swollen hands but I suppose it could also be the heat. Due to have an angiogram just wondered if any of you warriors have had one and did RA cause any extra problems. Wishing you all a good day xx