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Fungal infections

In feb I had a chest infection and sinusitis I had antibiotics for the sinusitis but not the chest infection anyway since then I’ve had this cough where I’m nearly sick I’ve pulled muscles the lot. It’s a non productive cough and sounds like I’m barking. I visited the doctor and they’ve prescribed a

I’m tired of winning the sickness lottery. I swear it’s been one thing after another for five months. Bad cold, chronic inflammation of my eyes (non-ms) which caused sores on my right eye, Covid, extreme vertigo that returned me to the ER, another cold and now shingles. Fortunately the shingles aren

This week changed from foster next haler to spiriva.The first few days my cough has seemed much worse with phlegm. Now 6 days cough seems less. Anyone had this experience? Thanks

I don't think there is any reason to expect many members to be taking any form of Valproate, but this is such an important issue, with such significant consequences, I've decided to post it anyway. Even if you are not taking it, someone you know might be. [i]Valproate (Belvo, Convulex, Depakote,

Goodmorning, I was first diagnosed with PMR back in 2014, usual treatment with pred, taper etc. Then diagnosed in 2021 with Fibromyalgia aand on 2mg maintenance dose of pred & 60mg Duloxetine plus Co codamol as needed. Then last month caught Covid for first time. Have had all vaccines. It really hit

I just wanted to ask about this, as had pain in the nose/cold only on the right side, (which has since gone) all round the eyes, and top of the nose, which I am guessing is Sinusitis? The odd thing is, is that all I can smell is what can only be described as 'cow sh*t' whenever I blow my nose, or sometimes

I have had tinnitus for a couple of years now. It started, I believe, with a bout of COVID. I had COVID for the 3rd time in October 2023 and the tinnitus has and is continuing to get worse. It's constant buzzing sound with clicking noises and now earache.

Hello I’ve just tested positive for Covid again, just finished a curse of Plaxoid Sunday gone. I took a test on the Tuesday it was clear. Still felt fatigued so today I felt shivery took another test and it’s positive 😭 I’m eating for a call back from my Doctor . I have heard it can come back after

I am so worried now, our FET is this Thursday and some nasty cold got me this weekend. I am afraid to take any cold/flu meds so it won't mess up with my lining etc 🙈 Has anyone been not well before or during transfer and it affected the outcome?

Living near the sea in Spain - heat and humidity and air conditioning?Asthma cough worse over last 4 weeks. Just been referred to hospital and prescribed Spiriva on top of my normal foster nexthaler and ventolin. Anyone in similar situation Thanks

Hi guys, Tired Tavern is community server for people with CFS/ME and/or Long Covid (PACS). We currently have over 350+ members since starting last December. It's a community where empathy, understanding and shared experiences thrive. We have discussions, support groups as well as community events like

Hello! I just want to give this update about my situation. I hope people on here find this because my situation was a nightmare and I think this can help people who are confused and not sure what to do or if they'll ever be able to tolerate antibiotics again (TL;DR: you will be able to if you can heal

Hi there, I have recently been commenced on oxygen. i have started with a runny nose and cold. Should I change my cannula after my cold has cleared or does this just apply to chest infections?

I've finished Week 3 of the NRC plan to get to 10k. I did a fiddly-pace run on Saturday and a 6k run on Monday. The 6k in 43 minutes was fine, a there and back run with an extra mini-loop, but it felt as though there was plenty in the tank. Today I started Week 4 with a 30 minute "recovery" run - 4.5k

Hello to the group. I have just developed an abscess on the gum of a tooth that had a root canal and crown done 2 years ago. I saw a different person in my dentist’s practice today who confirmed the abscess and said I should go back asap to the endodontist who did the original root canal for either

Since my neurologist retired and I found a new one, my pharmacy is not accepting his order for the buprenorphine because he's saying it's for RLS and the pharmacy is saying something about it is for pain but since this new neurologist isn't a pain doctor, he said he can't prescribe it that way even though

Hi all, Just watched the news and they said they were worried about a measles outbreak. Thanks to low vaccination rates. As a commuter, what should I think/do? best, Nix

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240221/Nose-cartilage-based-knee-joint-treatment-project-receives-e282ac23-million-funding.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=rheumatology_newsletter_23_february_2024 I thought people might be interested in this - not directly PMR

Hi. Just a brief background. I am on the waiting list for pelvic organ prolapse. I have incontinence issues and I was prescribed Solifenacin by the hospital consultant which worked for about a month then stopped. Because of this the doctor has delayed me signing the consent forms for my surgery and

Hello, I have recently joined this community and would like to ask a question please? I have had numerous episodes of problems with my heart which started after a very nasty dose of covid followed by a severe kidney infection but the angiogram did not reveal anything. However, the horrendous nuclear