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Rape and sexual assault

So...I'm confused. When I do Valsalve as I actually hold my nose and blow, my ears BLOCK. I can then unblock them by yawning or swallowing after. When I read up on the technique I get the impression that when you blow they are supposed to unblock. What experience have others had?

I have just had my second injection of Yuflyma. Since the first on 22nd Feb. my lips have become very sore and I’m presuming the tiny blisters coming are coldsores, never having had a coldsore before. This is mentioned in the side effects. Also when I clean my teeth it’s almost like a reaction between

My dad used to sing all the time. He wasn't a great singer, never knew more than a couple of lines, but repeated them gladly. He loved music, and often came to me and said he had heard a new song on the radio, but unable to repeat any of the lyrics or remember the artists name, I could never guess what

everything i do reminds me of what i could do which adds to my anxiety, i worked as a cbt therapist so its difficult for me to accept i have this diagnosis of psp i am avoidant a hate each day, i go back to bed x my balance is terrible but i still walk x i crash into things i know they are there . I

I’ve recently found out I have genital herpes and I’m due to have a FET in April. Has anyone else got HSV and doing IVF? Did you take an antiviral before the FET to reduce chances of an outbreak? Would they effect your response the the medication? Thank you!

Do you say Fibro is an illness, condition, disability, disease or do you use any other words? I personally say Fibro is a condition. To me cancer is an illness for example, Fibro is a condition and an amputee is a disability, and HIV is a disease. there are of course other examples but I never use

I am an elderly man, I will be 81 in March and I have had T for over 20 years and I am sorry to say this but at times it still gets me down with consequence I do at times take a sleeping pill but my main resource is my "Sound Machine" which to the uninitiated I would highly recommend. My Machine is

We have a bed that has a 3 speed vibratory massage function that temporarily controls my tremors. This being the case, I was wondering if a ~US$10 TEMU vibrating belt might be a good wearable accessory to wear through the day to help manage tremors and movement issues? Like probably a million other

https://canceracademy.org/the-language-of-diagnosis-how-cancer-patients-create-metaphors-to-express-the-inexpressible/ In exploring the metaphorical language of cancer diagnosis, we gain not only an understanding of the words chosen but also an insight into the profound internal experience that drives

This probiotic is directly linked to neuro re-development, but cant find a source to buy it from. Anyone has experience with this probiotic? From parkibot: Probiotic Strains of Interest: Research has identified several probiotic strains that may be beneficial for Parkinson's patients, particularly

The Guardian newspaper is doing a piece as part of journalistic campaign on women's health in the light of the UK Parliamentary Report. It was headlined recently in the news. They are looking for women's experiences of gynaecology issues and is looking in depth at how that was managed medically.

Good morning all, Next Tuesday 8th April from 12:00-1:00pm, we are delighted to be hosting a webinar on the topic of 'Ovarian cancer and Diet: Mythbusting' with dietitian Rachel White. In this webinar, Rachel will give an overview on the current nutrition recommendations and research. The session

I have been taking Ibrance and Letrozole for approx 3 years. I am healthy and active and lead a healthy lifestyle but my cholesterol levels have skyrocketed. They were never monitored by my oncologist. This came about from getting a new general practitioner. I have been doing some research and have

Hey folks I've been researching and meeting with different doctors to get their recommendations for treatment. I'm zeroing in on a plan, but I'd like to get some feedback from you all. I was diagnosed in 2017 and have been on AS since. Recent testing (MRI, Biopsy, PET/CT scan) shows 3+4 with about

I need to decide. Urgency? Been on Lupron for 3 treatments now9months. Aware 5 - 10 year results similar. Where radiation much less side effects up front. long term +10 years rp has better recurrence free %. I would go radiation knowing I can do rp later if recurs, psa goes up. problem surgery

Underwent HDR BT October 2020 to treat 6(3+3), 7(3+4), and one unknown tumor missed by TRUS. Late 2024 PSA doubles from 1.51 ng/ml to 3.28 in 4 months, then to 5.08 four months later. Last Thur/Fri underwent PSMA PET and MRI at Roswell Park, Buffalo, NY. Major worry of metastasis is off the table

TTX-MC138, an RNA-based therapeutic targeting microRNA-10b, implicated in metastatic cancers is currently in Phase 1 clinical trial. The trial has progressed to its fourth cohort, administering a dose approximately 50% higher than the previous cohort, with no significant safety issues or dose-limiting

I have already written about this, it is, in a nutshell, a drug that prevents or reverses resistance to existing ARSIs. The safety lead-in phase of a Phase 2 trial for ENV105, an innovative therapy for metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), has been successfully completed. The

Hi Im from nz and am 71yrs young a retired nurse and fit and healthy.. well thort I was. In 2020 right on covid lockdown i was,diagnosed with grade 1 lobular breast cancer. Told on the Monday biopsy wed op following Monday.. so quick..had 1,breast off recovered well then on anatrozole tabs..in 2022 following

OK....currently metachronous oligometastatic prostate cancer diagnosed this past Fall (2024). I had SBRT (MR-Linac)to the 2 positive iliac lymph nodes in early March and I am on 3 month shots of Erleada (started Mid January) and daily 2000mg of Abiraterone (Started Mid February). PSA at start of treatment