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Bradycardia (slow heart rhythm) is a term that describes a number of different conditions in which the heart beats at an unusually slow rate. If impulses are sent from the sinoatrial node at a slow rate, or if the impulses are delayed as they travel through the conduction system, the heartbeat will be

I had suggested this was a possible option for pts losing access to PEG. Thanks to member zvinkovic who has direct knowledge and posted: "I thought Roferon is discontinued? Because I was on Roferon and only got Pegasys because Roferon was discontinued" Here is the summary I wrote in that thread.

I've just started experimenting with Inbrijia. So far, so good for a rescue med. I seem to be back on in 10-15 mins with one toke. Has any one experimented with Inbrija for other uses? For example, I think it would work great for those times when I eat a meal with protein and then realize it's time

I noted in that post a thought of using a non pegylated IFN as a temporary measure as Pegasys becomes unavailable. It may not be so out-of-the-box thinking. This reference shows its use, and provides a dose schedule and relative dosing vs PEG. If you are out of viable options, (cannot access Bes or

In some recent threads this has come up in context of the PEG shortage and there is some confusion. For those interested here are some thoughts on MPN interferon versions. -- There are a many different types of IFNs, with various Greek letters and type classes. For MPNs only two among these many

I'm utterly physically and mentally exhausted. Had lifelong IBS and had flare ups in the past but nothing like this! Got viral gastroenteritis on holiday 6 wks ago. Since then have spent 3wks in hospital with D&V trying to get on top of it, the pain and hydration. I've lost a stone and half. I'm being

recently had an extensive blood test, in preparation for starting medicine that is supposed to delay the IPF. About 4 items were slightly outside the range. Not unusual. A few days later another item was added. Aspergillosis igG, a reading of 82, the max limit is 40. I have been told i don’t need any

Hi all I've had persistent trace or low level amounts of protein in urine tests since April -checked on 5 occasions at hospital. Sometimes there is also trace amounts of blood or white cells too. Is this something to worry about or just part of the disease? I get cystitis a lot, but doesn't necessarily

I think I've had gastroenteritis. The dr reckons it's led to post infective IBS. I think I had Covid that started it. My poos are like yellow liquid at the mo. Tried live yoghurt today. What is gastroenteritis. poo like? How long did you have it for? What helped?

Anyone on here have bile acid malabsorption if so wat medication are yous on and do yous get really bad stomach pains even though on medication as I have bam on colesevelam but still get horrible stomach pain I have ibs aswell and docs are saying it's overlapping eachother watever that is supposed to

Hi, not sure if I'm being silly so looking for abit of reassurance. I'm on rituximab, azathioprine and prednisolone. I'm up-to-date with vaccinations bit concerned about the measles outbreak in my area. Am I at risk due to being immunocompromised?

Hello everyone. My mom was diagnosed with PSP on May 31st of this year but has been experiencing symptoms for about two and a half years now. She is only 56 and this disease feels unbearable in its cruelty and its early onset. We have been very lucky so far that she still has her speech and personality

Arrhythmias are heart rhythm disorders of your heart’s electrical system, whereby there is a change in the regular beat of your heart, causing it to beat irregularly. Sometimes if the conduction pathway is damaged or becomes blocked, or if an extra pathway exists, the heart’s rhythm changes. For more

Arrhythmias are heart rhythm disorders of your heart’s electrical system, whereby there is a change in the regular beat of your heart, causing it to beat irregularly. Sometimes if the conduction pathway is damaged or becomes blocked, or if an extra pathway exists, the heart’s rhythm changes. For more

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I am not really sure where I should put this as all my ailments seem to roll into one. Anyway I have been feeling unwell and extremely fatigued for well over a year and as many on here just trying to get help from the wonderful people who write with compassion on these threads. I can say in all truth

Hi all, I'm sorry if I'm being repetitive here, but I can't see any info on vaccination against tetatus specifically for us pmr sufferers. I'm well overdue a booster but am hesitant, especially as where I live the practice is to give a combined diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and polio jab. On the

Inherited Arrhythmias and Genetic testing / Cardiac Conditions (ICCs) / Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) Brugada Syndrome, these are some of the conditions that may be passed down in families. To download this booklet 'Inherited Arrhythmias and Genetic Testing' UK: https://api.heartrhythmalliance.org

Hello, I’m currently taking Seretide 50 Evohaler, always with an aero chamber. Despite this, I find a lot of the medicine ends up on my mouth, especially my tongue, and that i end up losing a lot of my taste. Has anyone else had this? I make sure I gargle with water and brush my teeth after taking,