Experiences with

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)

Hi..had an echocardiogram yesterday and the radiologist is referring me to the cardeologist because she said she can't tell if my left ventricle is operating at optimal capacity...right away I'm spooked by this...since lockdown in 2020 I've gone from 4-5 days of 45 mins on the treadmill and moderate

hi everyone, just a quick question.. I wondered has anyone had any issues with having their nails done with gel polish. I had to switch from gel polish to acrylic as my nails kept having a reaction to the gel - and often developed a fungal infection. Once I switched to acrylic they were much better

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

Hi all.So, I'm now on my 4th bout of covid. I am not really so surprised I'm stuck with heart problems. I guess it can only get worse. Has anyone else had covid 4 times, or at least more than once? I want to point out that I am a healthcare worker and have been vaccinated, although I don't believe

Hi, Ive seen on MPN voice and here that people with an MPN are at a higher risk from Covid. I have ET which is currently being treated with Pegasys and Aspirin. Am I classed as vulnerable? There is an option at work to have a special risk assessment if i am. I didnt ask my consultant and now wont see

We are all different, and respond differently to meds, vaccines, etc. I thought I'd post to say I had both my Covid booster (my 7th covid jab to date) and my flu jab on Sat. I had a slightly sore arm, and that was it. The least reaction I've had to date. BTW I was Pfizered, like in the spring. I

Hi all - I know PMR/GCA are not mentioned but some consider there is an autoimmune element at least so - sharing an abstract. COVID-19 Tied to Autoimmune Disease Risk Lucy Hicks October 06, 2023 TOPLINE: Research from Korea provides additional evidence for the connection between COVID

Hi everyone , i posted a link to a dr. campbell recently about a new experimental vaccine for skin cancer etc. ... just for the record ; he is not someone i go to for detailed medical information none the less ; thank you to those who responded to my post .. Here is a link to my favorite medical

Hello everyone, Does anyone know if the Glandular Fever virus could be linked with PMR? I contracted GF and Hepatitis B of the Liver in 2005, it took me 3 years to get over it and live my life normally, I took no drugs, it really was a case of rest and gentle exercise, the Drs warned me if I didn't

Does anyone know whether it's advisable to get vaccinated when you're ill with something else? For the last week I've been laid out with either a cold or allergies (leaning toward the latter based on symptoms) and I'm scheduled to get a combo covid/flu vax tomorrow. I really want to get that done ASAP

Does being hypothyroid and asthmatic qualify anyone aged 60 for a Covid jab this winter, does anyone know? Receptionist at my surgery has just told me not. Although they want me to have a flu jab! I can't figure that out at all... And what do you guys think about having one anyway? I've had three

Hi All,I have adenomyosis and I have been having constant and chronic lower back pain and pain on my left bum cheek for 9 months. Does anyone else with adenomyosis have this problem? I've had a laparoscopy and endo wasn't found but I wouldn't be surprised if I have it too. It's tormenting me and hugely

Hello all, So I found out donor egg collection was today (12 collected, 9 mature) and I'm wondering about how many blastocysts I might get. I don't know the fertilisation rate. It was poor with my own eggs (assuming due to age). My partner does have only 3% morphology but apparently that is a minor issue

I had a text this morning urging me to book in for a covid booster much to my surpise. I'm not sure what my elibility is based on, I'm not over 65, not diabetic or immunosuppressed. No kidney or heart problems. Certainly not pregnant. I dont have a serious lung condition. I do have asthma and use

Kidney disease patients are at higher risk from severe illness from both the flu and COVID-19, so it's crucial to take precautions. If you are immunocompromised, it's important to stay up-to-date on your COVID-19 booster shots and your yearly flu shot. During this NKF Live, we’ll speak with experts to

I got a message from the NHS inviting me to book an appointment for my covid jab. I did it all via the NHS app & it's stress free & took all of a minute. Infact the hardest question was what accessibility needs I require at the pharmacy & they give you a list of 5 & book at your nearest one. Once you've

Hi all I am due to have my Covid booster this afternoon and have had all the others with no issues at all. However I started in AF at 10pm last night and despite an increase in my Flec dose to 100mg and 2.5mg of Bisoprolol the AF is continuing at the moment. Episodes often last around 12 hours for

I have CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia etcMy previous doctor from when I moved new what I had etc. I have had shingles maybe three times. But I can't understand why they have message my husband, who is younger then me and as diabetes for the first time for a shingles injections and he as never had shingles? Any

I've just read the extensive discussion about post-vaccination side effects initiated by Sharastani "After COVID vaccination, when do ‘side effects’ become an ‘adverse reaction’?" https://healthunlocked.com/cllsupport/posts/150070059/ Having read the discussion, I feel compelled to share with you

please help , I am feeling really unwell ,dizzy , feel sick ,mentally very low,upset stomach,lost weight ,waking up after 4 hours sleep ,anxiety of the scale.from July till October tapered down from 6mg to 4.5 finished 28 October,stayed there to see how I was , I wasn’t feeling brilliant but I know I