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Not wanting to scare anyone but this is my story.......
For years I'd had constant lower abdominal and back pain, also thigh pain. I was told by my GP it was 'probably' IBS. I was never officially diagnosed nor had any tests done. I also had a fibroid in my uterus and it was noticed every time I had my regular smear test done. It was getting larger each
For years I'd had constant lower abdominal and back pain, also thigh pain. I was told by my GP it was 'probably' IBS. I was never officially diagnosed nor had any tests done. I also had a fibroid in my uterus and it was noticed every time I had my regular smear test done. It was getting larger each
Nannyjules
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Endometriosis UK
9 years ago
advice on blood tests
Hi I have posted in dribs and drabs - many symptoms of hypo (fatigue, migratory pain, cognitive difficulties, constantly cold with low basal temps (35.4-36.6*). I am pulling it all together here for advice on the recent blood tests. I'm 42, I have a multi-nodular goitre with several cysts over 2cm
Hi I have posted in dribs and drabs - many symptoms of hypo (fatigue, migratory pain, cognitive difficulties, constantly cold with low basal temps (35.4-36.6*). I am pulling it all together here for advice on the recent blood tests. I'm 42, I have a multi-nodular goitre with several cysts over 2cm
ariel1973
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Acute ITP for senior citizen
Dear Friends my Dad is 66 years old and is recently diagnosed with Acute I T P recently . He was initially admitted with Platelet count of 15000 after which he was thrice given platelet transfusion during this period his platelet count got reduced to 2000 only. He is administered with IV IG injection
Dear Friends my Dad is 66 years old and is recently diagnosed with Acute I T P recently . He was initially admitted with Platelet count of 15000 after which he was thrice given platelet transfusion during this period his platelet count got reduced to 2000 only. He is administered with IV IG injection
gtbtcrm
in
ITP Support Association
9 years ago
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I'm 23years old, after bleeding constantly for weeks, collapsing nearly needing blood transfusions plus the unbelievable and indescribable pain now being told could be down to adhesions or endometriosis. Due to have labroscopy ASAP, starting on hormone treatments Monday to stimulate early menopause.
I'm 23years old, after bleeding constantly for weeks, collapsing nearly needing blood transfusions plus the unbelievable and indescribable pain now being told could be down to adhesions or endometriosis. Due to have labroscopy ASAP, starting on hormone treatments Monday to stimulate early menopause.
Marr_steph1352011
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Endometriosis UK
9 years ago
What's a consultant?
HI, I was diagnosed with primary MF in July 2014. Despite attending haemo clinics every four weeks to start with, then every ten weeks and then every eight weeks I have NEVER seen a consultant. I live in the Bristol area. I have seen a collection of registrars and doctors all of whom have now moved
HI, I was diagnosed with primary MF in July 2014. Despite attending haemo clinics every four weeks to start with, then every ten weeks and then every eight weeks I have NEVER seen a consultant. I live in the Bristol area. I have seen a collection of registrars and doctors all of whom have now moved
trevic
in
MPN Voice
9 years ago
COPING STRATEGIES for living better with CLL - Part 3 - some extra tips for making good use of "Watch and "Wait"
Here are some
extra practical points
for things to do during "Watch and wait". Thanks again to everyone who contributed. 1) Have all the
HEALTH SCREENING TESTS
that are offered e.g. stool sample tests, mammograms, cervical smears, and blood tests for prostate (and possibly ovarian
Here are some
extra practical points
for things to do during "Watch and wait". Thanks again to everyone who contributed. 1) Have all the
HEALTH SCREENING TESTS
that are offered e.g. stool sample tests, mammograms, cervical smears, and blood tests for prostate (and possibly ovarian
PaulaS
Volunteer
in
CLL Support
9 years ago
Very worried mum
Hi , me and my sister suffer from lupus but can your children be suffers to. The reason I'm asking is my teenage daughter as the symptoms to she as seen our GP and as to go for tests which she doesn't want to do as she is scared she might have it also.She as watched me struggle for years and not
Hi , me and my sister suffer from lupus but can your children be suffers to. The reason I'm asking is my teenage daughter as the symptoms to she as seen our GP and as to go for tests which she doesn't want to do as she is scared she might have it also.She as watched me struggle for years and not
bezza247
in
LUPUS UK
9 years ago
Recent Hep C diagnosis
I have been diagnosed with Hep c for 3 months now apparently its in my blood stream as well as my liver, Ive never been an IV drug user and think it was from a blood transfusion I had in the 1970s in Roma Italy.Im not being treated with medication yet as the only treatment offered by nice messes with
I have been diagnosed with Hep c for 3 months now apparently its in my blood stream as well as my liver, Ive never been an IV drug user and think it was from a blood transfusion I had in the 1970s in Roma Italy.Im not being treated with medication yet as the only treatment offered by nice messes with
simonwilde42
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British Liver Trust
9 years ago
To all going through liver disease and transplants
Hi i am 2 years post transplant as of April 7th. I had hep c lying undetected since a blood transfusion given in 1986 after a motorcycle accident when i also lost my spleen. The hep led to cirrhosis which eventually led to liver cancer. I am 46 now and also was in shock when told i needed a liver transplant
Hi i am 2 years post transplant as of April 7th. I had hep c lying undetected since a blood transfusion given in 1986 after a motorcycle accident when i also lost my spleen. The hep led to cirrhosis which eventually led to liver cancer. I am 46 now and also was in shock when told i needed a liver transplant
Dan68
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British Liver Trust
9 years ago
FLAIR Trial - ErnieUK Dehydration in Round 4 FCR (and home made soup)
Well I’m glad to report I’m finally into the R&R stage now of round 4, and Spring seems to have finally arrived just in time for Easter. As always please correct me on any errors/omissions and please share your own experiences. So how did round 4 go? Well, similar problems to round three to start with
Well I’m glad to report I’m finally into the R&R stage now of round 4, and Spring seems to have finally arrived just in time for Easter. As always please correct me on any errors/omissions and please share your own experiences. So how did round 4 go? Well, similar problems to round three to start with
Ernest2
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CLL Support
9 years ago
Blood Transfusion
Has anyone else had a blood transfusion in the past, nothing sinister just a thought passing through my fuddled brain :o)
Has anyone else had a blood transfusion in the past, nothing sinister just a thought passing through my fuddled brain :o)
dollydaydreams
in
PBC Foundation
9 years ago
New to this !
I was diagnosed with cirrhosis in September 13. I became acutely unwell and was admitted to hospital. I had varices banded, blood transfusions and ascites drained and packed off home. The problems were all alcohol related and I haven't touched a drop since. Since then I have had many ups and downs. I'm
I was diagnosed with cirrhosis in September 13. I became acutely unwell and was admitted to hospital. I had varices banded, blood transfusions and ascites drained and packed off home. The problems were all alcohol related and I haven't touched a drop since. Since then I have had many ups and downs. I'm
Hopeful-1961
in
British Liver Trust
9 years ago
Angry and distressed... Zoladex rebound
Hi everyone I've got adenomyosis with very heavy periods and anaemia, my physician put me on Zoladex for 5 months to reduce it (I'm trying to get pregnant with ivf) - given that apparently there's a window of opportunity after the Zoladex when the womb lining is thinner (easier for conception/keeping
Hi everyone I've got adenomyosis with very heavy periods and anaemia, my physician put me on Zoladex for 5 months to reduce it (I'm trying to get pregnant with ivf) - given that apparently there's a window of opportunity after the Zoladex when the womb lining is thinner (easier for conception/keeping
Anna_77
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Endometriosis UK
9 years ago
Been there, done that, so what next?
Hi, I'm a first timer on here and thought I'd run this past you all. I had a full hysterectomy in December 2011. It was a difficult surgery because I had a large calcified fibroid in my uterus plus there were 2 Spurs coming off of it. One was attached to my pelvic wall and the other to my bowel and rectum
Hi, I'm a first timer on here and thought I'd run this past you all. I had a full hysterectomy in December 2011. It was a difficult surgery because I had a large calcified fibroid in my uterus plus there were 2 Spurs coming off of it. One was attached to my pelvic wall and the other to my bowel and rectum
Nannyjules
in
Endometriosis UK
9 years ago
Original Coping strategies for Living with CLL - Part 1- Making good use of "Watch and Wait". Please read new version!
[i]The updated version to this very popular post can be found here:[/i] https://healthunlocked.com/cllsupport/posts/134219303/coping-strategies-things-we-can-do-to-improve-our-chances-on-the-cll-journey.-part-one-updated[i] - Admin[/i] When people are first diagnosed with CLL, they are usually told
[i]The updated version to this very popular post can be found here:[/i] https://healthunlocked.com/cllsupport/posts/134219303/coping-strategies-things-we-can-do-to-improve-our-chances-on-the-cll-journey.-part-one-updated[i] - Admin[/i] When people are first diagnosed with CLL, they are usually told
PaulaS
Volunteer
in
CLL Support
9 years ago
3D engineered bone marrow-like material produces functioning human platelets
I think we are all aware of how important platelets are, particularly if we've undergone treatment. They don't last long in the body, necessitating weekly transfusions if your bone marrow isn't making enough, as we've yet to find a way to boost their production. So any platelet research news towards
I think we are all aware of how important platelets are, particularly if we've undergone treatment. They don't last long in the body, necessitating weekly transfusions if your bone marrow isn't making enough, as we've yet to find a way to boost their production. So any platelet research news towards
AussieNeil
Administrator
in
CLL Support
9 years ago
FLAIR Trial – ErnieUK: Red and White Cell Cytopenias before round 3 FCR
I’m happily into round 3 of the FCR arm of the FLAIR trial now, with a couple of hiccups on the way. As always please correct me on any errors/omissions and please share your own experiences. I have had problems in round 3 with both Red Cell and White Cell Cytopenias i.e. Not enough of these cells.
I’m happily into round 3 of the FCR arm of the FLAIR trial now, with a couple of hiccups on the way. As always please correct me on any errors/omissions and please share your own experiences. I have had problems in round 3 with both Red Cell and White Cell Cytopenias i.e. Not enough of these cells.
Ernest2
in
CLL Support
9 years ago
Cycle 1 of BR compared to FCR, and any advice regarding Port v. PICC line please?
I had 5 cycles of FCR four years ago, and although the nausea was dreadful, I didn’t miss a day of work as I’d timed the treatment each month to start the day before my two long days of piano teaching at the local primary school. By the time my second day's teaching was ending, the nausea would kick
I had 5 cycles of FCR four years ago, and although the nausea was dreadful, I didn’t miss a day of work as I’d timed the treatment each month to start the day before my two long days of piano teaching at the local primary school. By the time my second day's teaching was ending, the nausea would kick
Ruhi9
in
CLL Support
9 years ago
Artificial Platelets show promise
Reassuring news, considering falling
platelet
levels are a common trigger for CLL treatment and
platelet
transfusions
(the only way we can boost them now), need to be repeated weekly until your body can make enough on its own...
Reassuring news, considering falling
platelet
levels are a common trigger for CLL treatment and
platelet
transfusions
(the only way we can boost them now), need to be repeated weekly until your body can make enough on its own...
AussieNeil
Administrator
in
CLL Support
9 years ago
Advice please
Im 40 years old, 5 years ago i had an hysterectomy because i had aprolapse of my bladder,, rectum & vagina. They only left my 2 ovarys. 2 weeks post op i was back in hospital because i haemorrhage. I had to have a laparotomy blood transfusion & a weeks stay in hospital. But last June they found a 8cm
Im 40 years old, 5 years ago i had an hysterectomy because i had aprolapse of my bladder,, rectum & vagina. They only left my 2 ovarys. 2 weeks post op i was back in hospital because i haemorrhage. I had to have a laparotomy blood transfusion & a weeks stay in hospital. But last June they found a 8cm
gaynorwishes
in
Pelvic Pain Support Network
9 years ago
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