Experiences with

Vascular surgery

Got to have Vascular surgery in the next few weeks. Bloods showed up that T3 and T4 were out of kilter. I don't think I have been taking enough (Thyroid - S) I have now increased the dose - Do we think that will do the job or do I need something else to boost things along?

I am due to have vascular surgery in a few weeks - lost the ability to walk - major blockages in both groins. Lo and behold, the GP now wants to see me regarding thyroid levels. I am nearly 72 now!

I have been referred to see Vascular Surgery and my appointment is in a few weeks. The physio I am seeing for neck and shoulder pain asked my GP to refer me due to frequent left sided pain in my neck arm and shoulder blade and also facial symptoms on left side.

Hi I have my first vascular surgery clinic appointment tomorrow. Can anyone advise on what to expect. Also any questions I should ask. I had an echocardiogram and it showed some dilation of the aorta. TIA 😊

I was just advised by my vascular surgery team that CLL greatly increases your risk of blood clots hence the need for a surgical intervention. I am just in the process of researching this further and was wondering if this community could shed further light on this for me. thanks

I have two appointments coming up one in March at vascular surgery clinic and in April at cardiology clinic. I have to say that I am not as devastated as when I got my son's diagnosed.

I have just had very major vascular compression surgery in Germany on both left kidney veins. I am 5 weeks post surgery. I have been on steroids for a year due to pericarditis but finally got myself down to 5mg just before surgery.

Surgery has been suggested as an option but this is a big thing to think about as it's classed as brain surgery Has anyone has successful Mirco- vascular decompression (MVD ) surgery ? I am just trying to get as much information as I can before I make a decision about the surgery

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Interstitial lung disease in 2021 as a result of rheumatoid arthritis. My lung function has progressively deteriorated since. I saw the consultant this morning who has suggested I have a bronchoalveolar lavage. I am looking for a bit of reassurance as I am very anxious

This months Dr John Day’s newsletter about research into strokes and lifelong anticoagulation . There is an extract below but the gist is the suggestion that the stroke risk has been overestimated particularly in women and the elderly

Has anyone on anticoagulants used a grounding/ earthing device, e.g mat or sheet that it is suggested grounds one as if walking barefoot in contact with the ground.It suggests lots of advantages BUT says if on medication, into hypertensive, diabetic meds or anticoagulants your doctor should be consulted

I want to share my recent experience in case it's helpful to others. I've had Raynaud's since I was in my late teens, 60 years ago. I was diagnosed with PV in 2019 and have been taking Hydrea ever since. Every winter, because of the Raynaud's, I get small painful sores that look like blood clots in

Blocked femoral arteries diagnosed 9/2023, PMR Jan 24 although I had had it since June 23. I also have controlled high BP. Since last year my rheumatologist has requested my GP does a 2 monthly blood test on my markers as they think the PMR may have inflamed my arteries. I have never had raised markers

Hi, Just wondered if folks here have had DVT's. My husband 9 years dx with PD..hes really active and eats great, but does fly often has developed a DVT in his right leg. Is there any connection to higher risk of blood clots with Parkinsons ? Or could that be a side effect of C/L ? Any helpful info

Hello everyone, I have a different insurance provider for 2025 and their first order of business was to flag big-ticket treatments. Of course Actemra made it onto their list. They've agreed to cover its FDA-approved biosimilar, called Tyenne. As a GCA/ PMR sufferer currently stable (on weekly Actemra

hello I am hoping someone can resolve something for me .I was diagnosed with ET plus Jak2 in 2022 treatment since then I have been on Hydroxycarbamide plus aspirin on the whole I manage it all fairly well and feel fortunate at 80yrs to enjoy a busy life . My question is on my NHS. GP record it states

I was diagnosed with PMR in December 2019. Up and down on prednison. Recently, I went to a new Rheumie. He reviewed my entire file and commented that i had an ANCA level that was "wildly positive" in 2020. Told me no one appears to have followed up. He went through lots of questions re symptoms like

I’m a 71-yr old female whose platelets have been elevated for 7+ years. They bounced around 400-450 for years, then went up to 450-500 in 2022-2023. A biopsy in Jan 2024 confirmed JAK2 mutation. My platelets moved as high as 550 in mid-2024 but are now down to 470-490. I have been advised to take hydroxyurea

My mother was on 18 weekly cycle treatment for 3c ca ovary. It's her third time recurrence in last 9 years. Her ca125 had come down to 43 on 16th cycle and then she got pulmonary embolism with right heart strain. Her both arteries were blocked. After treatment her Ca125 shot up to 200 and onco said her

Following a successful ablation I have not had Afib for two and one half years. I am 74 years old and prone to falls because of a balance problem. So, because I am taking Eliquis, I worry about bleeding from a fall. I am going to buy an Apple Watch which will alert me to an irregular heart beat and also