Experiences with

Profen

Hi I have had PMR for 3 1/2 years now and down to 7mg of pred. I have recently gone down with a horrible virus which has effected my nerve in one ear. I am waiting to be seen by a specialist but have been in a lot of pain and Paracetamol only takes the edge off. I am taking the max of them too and it

Hi Everyone, As the title says today is 3 weeks to the day of my op, I needed a circumcision due to severe Phimosis and recurring Balinitis. I am a type 2 Diabetic so was also seeing recurring thrush under my foreskin, I knew I needed a circumcision for years but actually going ahead was always the

Been a while since I posted, Long story short. Radiation 2019/2020. Psa was lower than a snakes guts. then it started to rise and was advised by urologist to have salvage surgery. Our friend TA advised against this. Sorry TA but to keep my Sheriff happy went through with it on 15 february 2023. I ended

Hello, I am a 42 yr office worker from Australia who has been circumcised due to BXO and phimosis. I tried creams for a few months and nothing was working, the tight ring kept getting worse and my foreskin kept drying and becoming pale white. I used to be able to retract my skin all the way down. I am

hi everyone, been reducing my pref by 1/2 a week , and going great .currently at 7.5 mg I had what was supposed to be a relaxing oil massage , that ended up being a very hard and painful one. I think it may have caused a flare. I’m not sure , but pain in shoulders and hips , muscles feel weak,a week

https://fb.watch/yDQS9dNpxX/? I played bass guitar with a band last night. I do this gig once a month since a year ago. I hope you can tell from the video that I enjoyed an entire night of no symptoms! This never happens. Sometimes I have moments that are better than others, not entire nights. Here

Hi, While on Venetoclax I developed frozen shoulder and other muscle and joint pain. Additionally I have plaque build up in my coronary and carotid arteries. Would Crestor or Pravocol plus Zetia be most suitable considering my muscle condition? Thanks

For 65yr old man with two tumors in the prostate (3.5cm x 1cm and 1.5cm x 0.6cm), surgery has been recommended. GLEASON 7 4+3 in most biopsy samples. Could proton radiation be used to treat tumors of that size?

Hi All, After my recent hiccup from 4.5mg , I'm now settled again at 7mg Pred. At first my frozen shoulder pain was affecting the other shoulder in the form of stiffness and odd pains down the right leg in the ankle. The original frozen shoulder seems to have subsided gradually, and I still believe

Rare diseases are conditions that affect fewer than 1 in 200,000 people. Here are some examples: Genetic Disorders: Cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease, Muscular dystrophy, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Gaucher disease. Metabolic Disorders: Pompe disease, Maple syrup urine disease, Fabry disease

Hello all. I am wondering if I could get some feedback from the group in reference to radiation therapy combined with Lupron. Without getting into too much detail, It came back after 22 years. Grade 1 Gleason 6. PSA was less than 0.1 until after the 10th year where it started to slowly rise. Went up

I have been Taku Menopur to prepare for uterine transfer for 10days now and my uterus is not changing. Can I take progynova tablets to help thicken the wall

Until this weekend, I have very much had a fairly positive experience with my meds. I have been on short protocol, 225 Menopur, Framedel and then had my trigger last night which was changed the last minute due to risk of hyper stimulation. Since having had my last jabs last night, I just absolutely haven

Hello again after a gap as everything has been going well and I've now reduced to 4/3.5 mg. I'm still taking 20mg Leflunomide. The point of this post is to ask if anyone else has thoughts or experience of building up muscle strength. Someone suggested I take a protein powder. I was reluctant as 1

I'll see my urologist and oncologist Feb 2025 for psa screening and health update. I am very satisfied with the professional treatments and handling of my case. I would refer anyone seeking counsel and cancer treatment to Hampton University Proton Radiation Center. They also have a great support system

After PCa reoccurence, after Proton therapy in 2009, started Doublet therapy.. Firmagon & Nubeqa in August 2024 and PSA just tested January 16th, is .75. Wondering when I should have 2nd PSMA-Pet scan to check on bone & lymph node mets which lit up scan in August 2024?Thanks for any input.

I had my first Rheum appt today to be told I might not have PMR. According to the Consultant my CRP wasn't as high as he would expect it to be and I should have had a night and day reaction to Pred. It took 3 days to make a difference...he said a great many people notice a difference within 2 hours of

Hi I am a little worried because I am using three different biologic Denosumab for osteoporosis xolair (Omalizumab ) for chronic urticaria hope ive spelt that right and Adalimumab for Rheaumatiod I spoke to my dermatologist Friday he said he was happy to leave me on xolair while having other biologics

https://youtu.be/AF9B-7lv5BQ Skip and Mariana share their emotional and informative journey through Skip's prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions. The couple discusses their experience with proton therapy, the role of military healthcare, the financial implications of treatment, and the crucial

https://youtu.be/AF9B-7lv5BQ Skip and Mariana share their emotional and informative journey through Skip's prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions. The couple discusses their experience with proton therapy, the role of military healthcare, the financial implications of treatment, and the crucial