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Fuming, daughter so ill
So was so hopeful before Christmas when daughters Doc suddenly px'd B12 loading doses and referred to Alder Hey for further investigations to cover all bases. After 6 th jab end December was told she would have to wait till end of March for next jab. I had contacted surgery Monday to ask if her next
So was so hopeful before Christmas when daughters Doc suddenly px'd B12 loading doses and referred to Alder Hey for further investigations to cover all bases. After 6 th jab end December was told she would have to wait till end of March for next jab. I had contacted surgery Monday to ask if her next
Polo22
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
6 months ago
FUMING, Bloody GP's
posting as otherwise I will wind up having a hissy fit. Not really a thyroid issue but just shows how poor the system is. Had a smear December 14th, had had some niggling worries so thought right sort it out. Phoned GP's to ask for signposting to appropriate service. I was told we'll book you in
posting as otherwise I will wind up having a hissy fit. Not really a thyroid issue but just shows how poor the system is. Had a smear December 14th, had had some niggling worries so thought right sort it out. Phoned GP's to ask for signposting to appropriate service. I was told we'll book you in
Polo22
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
CP and Endometriosis?
When I was in my 20's, I was dealing with what I thought were ovarian cysts, and pain on my right side. I had a laparoscopy, and I was told I had scar tissue from "a previous surgery", only I'd never had surgery! Turns out it was endometriosis, which causes scar tissue. In my case, the tissue caused
When I was in my 20's, I was dealing with what I thought were ovarian cysts, and pain on my right side. I had a laparoscopy, and I was told I had scar tissue from "a previous surgery", only I'd never had surgery! Turns out it was endometriosis, which causes scar tissue. In my case, the tissue caused
FabFive23
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Chronic Pancreatitis Support
6 months ago
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Advice on recent tests please
Hi I've just had my results of recent tests back as follows:T4 14.5 pmol/L range 9 - 19 pmol/L TSH 5.3 miu/L range 0.35 - 4.94 miu/L Previous from 4 Dec 2023 T4 10.5 TSH 6.9 Had a text message from the surgery saying thyroid levels are improving test again in 2 to 3 months. Advice on next steps
Hi I've just had my results of recent tests back as follows:T4 14.5 pmol/L range 9 - 19 pmol/L TSH 5.3 miu/L range 0.35 - 4.94 miu/L Previous from 4 Dec 2023 T4 10.5 TSH 6.9 Had a text message from the surgery saying thyroid levels are improving test again in 2 to 3 months. Advice on next steps
Cabbages123
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
High BP
Hi I am 63 years old male had 4 heart attacks last one was 8 years ago. All has been apart from covid and long covid and also never had raised BP in past .2 weeks was asked to do a weekly BP reading and all readings were high never this hi before. GP surgery called to make appointment for this it is
Hi I am 63 years old male had 4 heart attacks last one was 8 years ago. All has been apart from covid and long covid and also never had raised BP in past .2 weeks was asked to do a weekly BP reading and all readings were high never this hi before. GP surgery called to make appointment for this it is
Ouzo20_19
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
decapeptyl injections to shrink fibroids and go through menopause
I’m coming up 55 I was taking decapeptyl injections to shrink fibroids over the last couple of years and to avoid surgery All was well no bleeding on jab and fibroids didn’t bleed and shrunk I went back for my check up and to come off the injection in October of last year It is now February and
I’m coming up 55 I was taking decapeptyl injections to shrink fibroids over the last couple of years and to avoid surgery All was well no bleeding on jab and fibroids didn’t bleed and shrunk I went back for my check up and to come off the injection in October of last year It is now February and
Alimay1969
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Women's Health
6 months ago
5 weeks post CABG x 3
Good morning everyone.Cannot believe the difference in the way I feel. Sure, the last few weeks have been a bit rough, tough and emotional hut setting the usual recovery issues aside, ive now started to realise priblems I was having pre op have gone 😊 The biggest difference im feeling is the lightness
Good morning everyone.Cannot believe the difference in the way I feel. Sure, the last few weeks have been a bit rough, tough and emotional hut setting the usual recovery issues aside, ive now started to realise priblems I was having pre op have gone 😊 The biggest difference im feeling is the lightness
Stevie335
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Aortic valve replacement
Good morning , I’m now on the waiting list at Papworth for surgery following my latest echo and review with my cardiologist. I note from his letter to the hospital that he has recommended a valve replacement with LAA exclusion . I have Atrial fibrillation for which I’ve had two catheter ablations which
Good morning , I’m now on the waiting list at Papworth for surgery following my latest echo and review with my cardiologist. I note from his letter to the hospital that he has recommended a valve replacement with LAA exclusion . I have Atrial fibrillation for which I’ve had two catheter ablations which
Hammerboy
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British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
radial artery and pain relief after surgery?
Hi all, this is my first post and I’m super , super, anxious about my triple bypass surgery, ive been read the community posts for a while and some of my questions have been answered, I’ve had my pre-admission tests, X-ray, echo, ecg, bloods and mrsa swabs 2 nd April, given my pack of info and pre-op
Hi all, this is my first post and I’m super , super, anxious about my triple bypass surgery, ive been read the community posts for a while and some of my questions have been answered, I’ve had my pre-admission tests, X-ray, echo, ecg, bloods and mrsa swabs 2 nd April, given my pack of info and pre-op
Di1967
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
query?
hi all, I had an internal ultrasound which showed my ovary was stuck to my uterus so they said that it was possible endometriosis. They referred me for a laparoscopy which showed everything was normal ? Can someone explain why they would say my ovary and uterus was stuck in my ultrasound but not in
hi all, I had an internal ultrasound which showed my ovary was stuck to my uterus so they said that it was possible endometriosis. They referred me for a laparoscopy which showed everything was normal ? Can someone explain why they would say my ovary and uterus was stuck in my ultrasound but not in
Efuller
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The Endometriosis Foundation
6 months ago
Thank you to everyone.......
For all of you who offered prayers (at my request) for my family member (brother) who had surgery, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. My brother had successful surgery and is home from the hospital recovering. Your support, well wishes, encouragement and prayers were very much appreciated
For all of you who offered prayers (at my request) for my family member (brother) who had surgery, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. My brother had successful surgery and is home from the hospital recovering. Your support, well wishes, encouragement and prayers were very much appreciated
Thankfulforhelp22
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Anxiety and Depression Support
6 months ago
Tibilone experiences
Hi. I have very severe endometriosis and adenomyosis and am awaiting surgery which will likely involve having a stoma. I’ve previously had left ovary removed and both tubes and I’ve recently been told my right ovary is failing. Unfortunately there was been little improvement to my Endometriosis even
Hi. I have very severe endometriosis and adenomyosis and am awaiting surgery which will likely involve having a stoma. I’ve previously had left ovary removed and both tubes and I’ve recently been told my right ovary is failing. Unfortunately there was been little improvement to my Endometriosis even
Lily1986
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Endometriosis UK
4 months ago
Meningioma
hi I’m looking for help with my Meningioma. I have had surgery but the tumour is growing again and I have been offered radiology treatment. What have you all been offered/done.
hi I’m looking for help with my Meningioma. I have had surgery but the tumour is growing again and I have been offered radiology treatment. What have you all been offered/done.
Godoone22
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Meningioma Support
6 months ago
Mother Diagnosed with Stage 4 OC, recurrence, now liver traces
Hi everyone, looking for advice/suggestions: My Mother currently fighting stage 4 Ovarian Cancer recurrence (high grade Serous Carcinoma) first diagnosed in January 2022. Started Chemo in Feb, 2022, got a Full Hysterectomy surgery and received Hipec chemotherapy, was free of cancer by August only
Hi everyone, looking for advice/suggestions: My Mother currently fighting stage 4 Ovarian Cancer recurrence (high grade Serous Carcinoma) first diagnosed in January 2022. Started Chemo in Feb, 2022, got a Full Hysterectomy surgery and received Hipec chemotherapy, was free of cancer by August only
akhilsalwan
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My Ovacome
6 months ago
Mother Diagnosed with Stage 4 OC - Recurrence, now Liver traces
Hi everyone, looking for advice/suggestions: My Mother currently fighting stage 4 Ovarian Cancer recurrence (high grade Serous Carcinoma) first diagnosed in January 2022. Started Chemo in Feb, 2022, got a Full Hysterectomy surgery and received Hipec chemotherapy, was free of cancer by August only to
Hi everyone, looking for advice/suggestions: My Mother currently fighting stage 4 Ovarian Cancer recurrence (high grade Serous Carcinoma) first diagnosed in January 2022. Started Chemo in Feb, 2022, got a Full Hysterectomy surgery and received Hipec chemotherapy, was free of cancer by August only to
akhilsalwan
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OvaCare
6 months ago
Ding Ding…Round Three.
I’m not sure if there is anyone out there that remembers me…or is prepared to admit it…but after a 12 month gap I am lacing up my shoes again. I graduated C25k six years ago and went on to graduate 10k aged 60 ish. I made some good friends on here and had great support. However a central ruke of my
I’m not sure if there is anyone out there that remembers me…or is prepared to admit it…but after a 12 month gap I am lacing up my shoes again. I graduated C25k six years ago and went on to graduate 10k aged 60 ish. I made some good friends on here and had great support. However a central ruke of my
Pm3eak
Graduate
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Couch to 5K
6 months ago
Any experiences surgery at Ross Hall Glasgow?
Hope everyone is having a pain free day. Just wondering if anyone on here has had a lap at Ross Hall in Glasgow? My surgery is very soon with Dr Hawthorn and I'm getting nervous. Been told I'll only be in one night, doesnt sound much. DIE to be excised, slight bowel adhesion, ovaries stuck together and
Hope everyone is having a pain free day. Just wondering if anyone on here has had a lap at Ross Hall in Glasgow? My surgery is very soon with Dr Hawthorn and I'm getting nervous. Been told I'll only be in one night, doesnt sound much. DIE to be excised, slight bowel adhesion, ovaries stuck together and
DarkStar85
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Endometriosis UK
6 months ago
Tapering - have I overshot?
As per my bio. I was diagnosed with PMR in Sept 2023 and started on 15mg of Pred. Have been tapering at 4 week intervals from 15 to 12.5, then to 10 then 9 and then 8. So far so good. However, about 5 weeks ago I strained my back quite badly. Two telephone consultations with GP. At first, he prescribed
As per my bio. I was diagnosed with PMR in Sept 2023 and started on 15mg of Pred. Have been tapering at 4 week intervals from 15 to 12.5, then to 10 then 9 and then 8. So far so good. However, about 5 weeks ago I strained my back quite badly. Two telephone consultations with GP. At first, he prescribed
Indigo2417
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Diagnosed almost 3 years ago
I am a 70 year old diagnosed in 8/21 with G9 on biopsy with initial imaging negative for metastatic disease. Underwent RP in 10/21 with seminal vesicle involvement. A few sampled nodes were negative. 5 months after surgery PSA climbed to 0.39 from 0.016 in first post op test. PSMA PET revealed a solitary
I am a 70 year old diagnosed in 8/21 with G9 on biopsy with initial imaging negative for metastatic disease. Underwent RP in 10/21 with seminal vesicle involvement. A few sampled nodes were negative. 5 months after surgery PSA climbed to 0.39 from 0.016 in first post op test. PSMA PET revealed a solitary
Retireddoc
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
(Full break) spiral humorous fracture; surgery or let bone heal?
After a morning of being at the hospital helping my mom who has several medical Issues I was rushing to my own pulmonary rehab for persistent respiratory damage following my first Sept. covid infection then BOOM! Slipped on ICE in a parking lot, fully broke arm bone between elbow & shoulder. Surgeon
After a morning of being at the hospital helping my mom who has several medical Issues I was rushing to my own pulmonary rehab for persistent respiratory damage following my first Sept. covid infection then BOOM! Slipped on ICE in a parking lot, fully broke arm bone between elbow & shoulder. Surgeon
MotherofDragonsUSA
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CLL Support
6 months ago
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