Experiences with

Valve replacement

I have not yet been diagnosed with endo but pretty sure I have it. I'm perimenopausal and my question is has anybody with endo successfully taken HRT? I feel I really need now due to menopause symptoms being so bad but worried about the oestrogen side making things worse. TIA

Hi could anyone have any knowledge on blood results . Have been off carbumazole for 8 years and no problems . Prior diagnosis of graves which has been fine. Started hrt 1 month ago and am extremely fatigued and very stiff and painful joints so booked a blood test . Not sure what bloods mean but definitely

I had my cortisol tested but I and confused by the results. why does it go up so high late in the day. I did end up with a migraine that day, which I rarely have , and was violently sick just before the last sample could that be the reason? can anyone help me make sense of this. MY last results were

I'm post menapause and feel so unwell started on HRT and had it tweaked few times to try and get it to make me feel better..any advice on thyroid greatly appreciated as my doc says they are within range..

Still in shock just home from hspt, been referred to MDT they are suggesting that my choices are full hysterectomy or excision surgery and the mirina. I'm 46 so guess menopause is near but hadn't noticed any symptoms but a surgical menopause seems abrupt. Do people go straight on HRT or do you wait and

I have crps have Have my knee replacement October 12 I am 43 and I am in so much pain and wish I never did this So do I go on disability now And suffer I was a runner and a hiker no I can not walk much I was always on the go and never stop gained wait and very upset or this I want

I've just been reading an article in Saturdays Telegraph on someones story on the Menopause. Having passed through the menopause many years ago, I was reminded of the affect it had on my life at that time. Having forgotten quite a few of the symptoms, I realise that having had a total thyroidectomy

I've been on continuous HRT - Utrogestan 100mg, 2 pumps of oestrogel daily and 1 vagirux tablet twice weekly since October 2022. I'm 45. I recently switched from oral to vaginal utrogestan due to depressed mood but that definitely doesn't suit me so I switched back after 11 days. I started to experience

I've been on continuous HRT - Utrogestan 100mg, 2 pumps of oestrogel daily and 1 vagirux tablet twice weekly since October 2022. I'm 45. I recently switched from oral to vaginal Utrogestan due to depressed mood but that definitely doesn't suit me so I switched back after 11 days. I started to experience

Have had genetic osteoarthritis in my knees for decades, my Uncle and Brother have both had knee replacements, but have been advised by friends [and brother] find alternative relief solutions! Maybe it is because of PC radiotherapy treatment or wet weather ALWAYS worst time of the year, but particularly

I have been applying Oestrogel and taking Utrogestan once a day and I feel better in that my joint pain and lower back pain go away, I have tons more energy, I feel happier but after I am on it for a few days, I start getting discomfort from the only ovary I have left which has an endometrioma in it

hi I’m waiting for an op for Adenomyosis and endo this year. I also have fibroids. I’m due for a full hysterectomy - including removal of ovaries and tubes. I gave a coil fitted but it’s not very effective due to the size of my uterus due to my condition. I am getting menopause symptoms but I’m not

Will get my Ferrutin checked . Aged 62 female. I have started knitting and sit still for several hours in the evening and wonder if that isn’t helping-had a night off knitting and a night off RLS on Saturday! Clutching at straws? Also associate it with being hot in bed. Not taking any meds at all

My period ended at 46 but now that I’m 50 enter mood swings, brain fog & insomnia. Is it normal to have menopause symptoms this many years after my last period. What treatments have worked well? I’m all about natural remedies first & foremost but at this point I’ll consider HRT if others can convince

I’m 18 moths post aortic valve replacement and aortic patc and 12mths since being diagnosed with mild right sided hf. Currently my exercise consists of doing walking videos and dancing. Thanks

I am currently 10 weeks post op from a TKR and my mobility is good but I am experiencing lower back pain which is different to my usual back pain. I am trying to walk mindfully but am thinking I might need some help but I don't know the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath. Who could help

I am interested to hear from patients who have received biological aortic valve replacement through minimally invasive surgery and who are seeking to return to participating in sport following the procedure.

This post if for any middle aged ladies with OCD who are going through or have gone through menopause. I am currently having an intense flare up triggered by the death of my Mom in November. About six years ago when I had a flare up, I went on birth control to help with the intrusive thoughts during

So at my last GP appt to review all my results, 21 months of blood tests* since the multinodular goitre was discovered in May 2021, the GP said I do not have primary thyroid and I need to let it go, he believes my symptoms are carers burnout. I raised secondary/central thyroid and we seemed to reach

hi all. And happy new year. I just had hip replacement surgery on the 21st and today have had two bouts of ocular flashes lasting 20 minutes and ten minutes. Scared myself to death on internet. New hip and go blind!!!my bloods are a bit out of whack because of surgery. I’m on xeralto and hydrea one