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appointment with Surgeon
hi I have my appointment with my surgeon this week but have been advised by a professional that I need to really sell myself to my surgeon in respect of my surgery I am a bit of a loss as to how I do this .. is this like a job interview where I need to prove I am worthy of this operation? If so what
hi I have my appointment with my surgeon this week but have been advised by a professional that I need to really sell myself to my surgeon in respect of my surgery I am a bit of a loss as to how I do this .. is this like a job interview where I need to prove I am worthy of this operation? If so what
lancashire38
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Please help me understand advanced thyroid test results
I’m returning here after following advice to get my mum a full thyroid check via medichecks as her GP had dismissed her previously marginal results. She is switching to a new surgery and we are hoping she will be taken more seriously, following these additional test results. I’m hoping someone can
I’m returning here after following advice to get my mum a full thyroid check via medichecks as her GP had dismissed her previously marginal results. She is switching to a new surgery and we are hoping she will be taken more seriously, following these additional test results. I’m hoping someone can
Roo32
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
update on my wrist pain.
I am 77 years old and I've had PMR for 6 years. I'm now at 2mg. prednisone. (up from .75....ah, I was so hopeful a year ago) and over the last 3 months have been waking up with terrible pain in hand and thumb and wrist. Primary doc sent me for an EMG which showed moderately severe (whatever that means
I am 77 years old and I've had PMR for 6 years. I'm now at 2mg. prednisone. (up from .75....ah, I was so hopeful a year ago) and over the last 3 months have been waking up with terrible pain in hand and thumb and wrist. Primary doc sent me for an EMG which showed moderately severe (whatever that means
yogabonnie
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PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
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NHS Laparoscopy date question...
Hey guys, I don't know if any of you will be able to answer this as it is probably different with each hospital/area/specialist. But, basically I went to an endo specialist in Birmingham and paid private for a consultation and an MRI which confirmed endo and he referred me to Bham Women's Hospital for
Hey guys, I don't know if any of you will be able to answer this as it is probably different with each hospital/area/specialist. But, basically I went to an endo specialist in Birmingham and paid private for a consultation and an MRI which confirmed endo and he referred me to Bham Women's Hospital for
endo_the_stigma
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Endometriosis UK
7 months ago
Sufficient Investigation?
My brother is a bit of an ostrich, over his prostate problems. He ignored his poor urinary flow for years, and despite my repeated advice which he ignored, he subsequently had to be admitted to the emergency department due to significant obstruction. His GFR had fallen dangerously to 10. He was in
My brother is a bit of an ostrich, over his prostate problems. He ignored his poor urinary flow for years, and despite my repeated advice which he ignored, he subsequently had to be admitted to the emergency department due to significant obstruction. His GFR had fallen dangerously to 10. He was in
Nordman
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
feeling good
just an update that I am feeling really good after starting my lexapro. I feel a sense of contentment and gratitude even though I have some new challenges in my life. The dog I adopted from my friends dogs that passed away is having ACL surgery today. I’m hoping I’m up to the challenge of rehabilitation
just an update that I am feeling really good after starting my lexapro. I feel a sense of contentment and gratitude even though I have some new challenges in my life. The dog I adopted from my friends dogs that passed away is having ACL surgery today. I’m hoping I’m up to the challenge of rehabilitation
CatDogLover
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Anxiety and Depression Support
7 months ago
Getting off Blood Thinner
I was diagnosed w AFIB in May ‘23. Cycling has been my jam for 10+ yrs with 150-200 mi/wk the average during cycling season. Just am day 5 post ablation and have seen HR at very slow walks peaking at 145bpm. No sign sof erythema and no fatigue. My resting HR is in the high 40’s low 50’s w peaks 150
I was diagnosed w AFIB in May ‘23. Cycling has been my jam for 10+ yrs with 150-200 mi/wk the average during cycling season. Just am day 5 post ablation and have seen HR at very slow walks peaking at 145bpm. No sign sof erythema and no fatigue. My resting HR is in the high 40’s low 50’s w peaks 150
BWET
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AF Association
7 months ago
RA complicated by arthritis in knees
Morning, so I have increasing pain in knees, worse on left. Diagnosed with Degenerate Oesteo-Arthritis in both knees, treatment for which is steroid injection, for time being, but ultimately will need knee replacement surgery. My question is, does anyone have tips to reduce pain & swelling & preserve
Morning, so I have increasing pain in knees, worse on left. Diagnosed with Degenerate Oesteo-Arthritis in both knees, treatment for which is steroid injection, for time being, but ultimately will need knee replacement surgery. My question is, does anyone have tips to reduce pain & swelling & preserve
Mama-K
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NRAS
7 months ago
painful heavy legs …. This has helped me!
I have RA, I also had a DVT 8 years ago following surgery. I have a job which keeps me on my feet all day and I’m in my mid 50s. I had started to get very heavy aching legs. Compression socks helped, but on a whim I bought an electronic circulation booster (the type of thing advertised on TV by
I have RA, I also had a DVT 8 years ago following surgery. I have a job which keeps me on my feet all day and I’m in my mid 50s. I had started to get very heavy aching legs. Compression socks helped, but on a whim I bought an electronic circulation booster (the type of thing advertised on TV by
girli1111
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NRAS
7 months ago
KNEE SURGERY
Hello all, just had a call from my Hospital informing me that my total knee replacement surgery is in 2 WEEKSAs I have Lymphoedema in both legs - left leg is worse. Surgery is on right knee. I have been told the leg will be tightly dressed from ankle to groin to try and avoid me having an ulcerated leg
Hello all, just had a call from my Hospital informing me that my total knee replacement surgery is in 2 WEEKSAs I have Lymphoedema in both legs - left leg is worse. Surgery is on right knee. I have been told the leg will be tightly dressed from ankle to groin to try and avoid me having an ulcerated leg
AuntyJean15
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LSN
5 months ago
Schilling Test -or something else ?
I recently found this out: Seventeen years ago, my cousin was found to have B12 deficiency. She would have been in her early 30s then - and was told that PA was unlikely at that young age. They tested her. From what she has told me, it sounds as if she was given the Schilling test - as she remembers
I recently found this out: Seventeen years ago, my cousin was found to have B12 deficiency. She would have been in her early 30s then - and was told that PA was unlikely at that young age. They tested her. From what she has told me, it sounds as if she was given the Schilling test - as she remembers
Cherylclaire
Forum Support
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 months ago
back pain after excision
hi everyone, I’ve posted a few times so thanks to anyone who has replied before 😊 I had really extensive excision of stage 3/4 endometriosis with adenomyosis found 3 months ago. I’m really struggling with lower back pain. It gets worse around the time of ovulation and periods but it can be any time
hi everyone, I’ve posted a few times so thanks to anyone who has replied before 😊 I had really extensive excision of stage 3/4 endometriosis with adenomyosis found 3 months ago. I’m really struggling with lower back pain. It gets worse around the time of ovulation and periods but it can be any time
Mxc908
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Endometriosis UK
7 months ago
Pcsk9
I have chronic renal failure stage 3 , have had aerotic valve surgery, also fairly high ldl cholesterol, prediabetes because of simvastatin, nhs will not authorize pcsk9 inhibitors for me , it seems that the nhs would prefer you to become diabetic than give better drugs without side effects
I have chronic renal failure stage 3 , have had aerotic valve surgery, also fairly high ldl cholesterol, prediabetes because of simvastatin, nhs will not authorize pcsk9 inhibitors for me , it seems that the nhs would prefer you to become diabetic than give better drugs without side effects
Wellington19
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
PA and FND
Today I saw a neurologist for the first time , sadly not impressed and I am frustrated . I have already posted about my bad experience and lack of care from my Gp surgery, the same from my new surgery. I realised that my right hip was not working as it should, couldn't lift it off the bed or get it into
Today I saw a neurologist for the first time , sadly not impressed and I am frustrated . I have already posted about my bad experience and lack of care from my Gp surgery, the same from my new surgery. I realised that my right hip was not working as it should, couldn't lift it off the bed or get it into
purpleabc
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 months ago
so lost 😞
Does any one here ever feel like their losing the mind? I feel so lonely but at the same time can’t bring myself to meet with people, I don’t even know why this is, I feel so sad and frustrated at the constant symptoms yet I can’t even cry to feel a release. I will be having surgery no 3 soon in a BSGE
Does any one here ever feel like their losing the mind? I feel so lonely but at the same time can’t bring myself to meet with people, I don’t even know why this is, I feel so sad and frustrated at the constant symptoms yet I can’t even cry to feel a release. I will be having surgery no 3 soon in a BSGE
Gothchic
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Endometriosis UK
7 months ago
Constant uncomfortable feeling
I'm hoping anyone out there can reach out. I was diagnosed with endometriosis 10 years ago and had 3 laparoscopies with the last one removing my left ovary and tube over 3 years ago. For the past month or so the pain is gradually getting worse. I'm worried that this will be the norm as its feels too
I'm hoping anyone out there can reach out. I was diagnosed with endometriosis 10 years ago and had 3 laparoscopies with the last one removing my left ovary and tube over 3 years ago. For the past month or so the pain is gradually getting worse. I'm worried that this will be the norm as its feels too
Marvel-
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Endometriosis UK
7 months ago
Mood and Zoladex
Hello, I hope you’re all coping as best you can today and that there’s been a little light in your day. I am only on my second week after my first Zoladex injection and I’m just struggling a bit with low mood, feeling depressed and anxious and very emotional. There are a lot of horror stories out there
Hello, I hope you’re all coping as best you can today and that there’s been a little light in your day. I am only on my second week after my first Zoladex injection and I’m just struggling a bit with low mood, feeling depressed and anxious and very emotional. There are a lot of horror stories out there
Teacup8
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Endometriosis UK
7 months ago
Ribs aching
Hi Can anyone offer me any reassurance please? I had a heart stress test 6 weeks ago. The consultant hasn’t contacted me but he wrote to my surgery asking them to adjust my Isosorbide level. Using the FOI act I obtained a copy of the letter. It says that there is a ‘subtle inducable ischemia in the
Hi Can anyone offer me any reassurance please? I had a heart stress test 6 weeks ago. The consultant hasn’t contacted me but he wrote to my surgery asking them to adjust my Isosorbide level. Using the FOI act I obtained a copy of the letter. It says that there is a ‘subtle inducable ischemia in the
Oldgimmer66
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Suspected Endometriosis
Hi just wanting some advice. Im on a waiting list for surgery, already been waiting 5 years. The newest symptom for me is extreme pain during bowel movement normally two days before period, its like passing sharp glass with a sharp stabbing pain going down my GI tract I think. My recent scans all came
Hi just wanting some advice. Im on a waiting list for surgery, already been waiting 5 years. The newest symptom for me is extreme pain during bowel movement normally two days before period, its like passing sharp glass with a sharp stabbing pain going down my GI tract I think. My recent scans all came
KB1987
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Endometriosis UK
7 months ago
Initial diagnosis Ataxia but then a Brain Tumour
Hi all. Some of you may remember I was intially diagnosed with Ataxia in October 2021 and found this lovely community. Once I had my MRI I was diagnosed with a Meningioma Brain Tumour which was causing my Ataxic Gait. I was going to leave this group as it felt wrong as that is not what I have. Some
Hi all. Some of you may remember I was intially diagnosed with Ataxia in October 2021 and found this lovely community. Once I had my MRI I was diagnosed with a Meningioma Brain Tumour which was causing my Ataxic Gait. I was going to leave this group as it felt wrong as that is not what I have. Some
Paper2021
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Ataxia UK
7 months ago
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