Experiences with

Vascular conditions

Hi Glaucoma community,I have been diagnosed with early stage glaucoma this week, in one eye. I'm 46 years old, female. My eye pressures in both eyes were 21 - so borderline from what I understand. I had a central retinal vein occlusion in my right eye in 2016 and saw a consultant for18 months until it

I’ve had ibs since in my thirties now 69.I had a flare up Friday ,terrible pains but had job to go to loo.The next day my stools were lose,and I began to feel better yesterday had a job to go again.even though I fell like I want to go today,can’t .I go most days .Pains have come back,which is relieved

I’ve had tinnitus for 3 years now (covid infection caused it) ENT wasn’t helpful as ears and hearing test are good for age.. and don’t want to see me again Anybody know best next steps? I’ve been wondering about nerve damage being the cause 🤷‍♀️ want to see the gp with an idea of what needs doing

Hello everyone, I'm writing this post on behalf of my mother. My mother, aged 48, was diagnosed with OC back in Feb '21. Since then, she has undergone several surgeries and chemotherapy rounds. I know everyone here has either faced these challenges or witnessed a loved one going through them, so you

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Hi, im on lercanidipine and olmesartan, i was on irbesartan alone with no side effects for years but had to come off them as they were getting discontinued.does anyone get bone pan with these? I can barely put my arms behind my back.

1.For the past few months l have had horrendous bladder pain and l can no longer cope with that and the RLS. I am making an appointment to see my GP who knows nothing about RLS so l need some advice about treatment for the bladder pain which won’t worsen the RL S. l would be very grateful if anyone knows

unfortunately the liver mets have returned to Martins liver. It is 6 months since chemo finished. There are multiple small mets. Martin is still feeling well. No fatigue, loss of appetite or pain. His MO said that this is very bad and gave a prognosis of 12 months. He is starting Martin on carboplatin

I was recently diagnosed with Diverticular disease and Cirrhosis of the liver, after having a Scan and colonoscopy. I was referred to the Gastroenterlogy department at the hospital for triaging and consultation with regard to the cirrhosis, but it looks as if both of those will take months to happen.

I’m due to have a colonoscopy on the 16th which I am not looking forward to as when I had a sigmoidoscopy years ago I was in considerable pain when they used the air. I believe my bowel prep is going to be Picolax any tips on getting it down? I get bad reflux and nausea so praying it’s not going to make

Sorry to ask another question, as you know I've seen ENT Consultant, had CT angiogram Aortic Arch, Carotid arteries and Intracranial, 2 weeks ago. Not heard anything back - my results don't get posted on my NHS account although my Hubs can access all his so I am going to ring tomorrow and try to get

Hello. I suddenly developed loud tinnitus in my left ear 3 months ago and went to the doctors. It's a very high pitched ringing and varies between loud and very loud and sometimes has different pitches all at once like an orchestra. It's constant, 24/7. I'd had a very slight ringing for several months

Morning all, l have been on nebulised Colomycin since last August. Although it has kept infections at bay, l am more breathless than l used to be and energy levels are very low. I have told that l will be on this medication for a long time as my lungs are very badly damaged. I cannot walk any length

Anyone have a remedy for hair loss from liver disease? My hair is falling out a lot every day. I’ve been using collagen and keratin shampoo and I’ve tried rosemary oil but nothing works. I’m gonna be bald soon 😱 Does anything work? I read that the hair loss can be from lack of protein. I eat a lot

I was diagnosed in May of this year.. Started with double vision. I also have seizures, mostly controlled. I can’t sleep hardly at all. Tried several meds, nothing. Very frustrating. I get maybe 3, maybe 4 hours if lucky. There have been some nights I haven’t slept at all? Anyone else have

I swear every time I take this stuff I end up with really bad regurgitation and heartburn. Coincidence? I am on other medications.

Is stomach pain common with IBS?If so, where do you feel the pain? I feel pain right in the center pit of my stomach... sometimes gnawing sensation, sometimes a cramping sensation Do you feel it there in the center pit of your stomach too?

been getting very tired lately. ET (MPL) on pegysus 45ug every 2 weeks. Mentioned fatigue to haematologist and he suggested reducing peg further to 3 weekly. Got the above results after we got home. Also raised CRP but I do have a cold . raised neutrophils and wbc. Haem thought this was good as mounting

We will be delving into the science behind Valeda light therapy for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this session, we’ll be joined Professor Tim Jackson, consultant ophthalmic surgeon from King’s College Hospital, to explore the science behind the Valeda photobiomodulation technique

I am changing from Armour Thyroid to synthetic T4 and T3, due to cost and that a local Endo has agreed to this on the NHS. However I’m super sensitive to lactose and the hospital pharmacy are dithering about finding lactose free options. Does anyone know which brands are lactose free please?