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Use of PNEUMOCOCCAL vaccine for transplantees in the Covid-19 era
Should people with suppressed immune systems be advised to have this vaccine? I read that some people dying of Covid actually die of pneumonia. Would it potentially save some people. The cost to the NHS is less than £9 or £17 for a pre-filled syringe.
Should people with suppressed immune systems be advised to have this vaccine? I read that some people dying of Covid actually die of pneumonia. Would it potentially save some people. The cost to the NHS is less than £9 or £17 for a pre-filled syringe.
PeterP54
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British Liver Trust
4 years ago
Pneumonia Jab
Has anybody had the one-off pneumonia jab offered by the GP surgeries? I was offered it after the flu jab but I had to make another appointment for the pneumonia jab but the queue for the reception was really long so I left it. But with the coronavirus on its way it might be a good idea to get it done
Has anybody had the one-off pneumonia jab offered by the GP surgeries? I was offered it after the flu jab but I had to make another appointment for the pneumonia jab but the queue for the reception was really long so I left it. But with the coronavirus on its way it might be a good idea to get it done
Howardl
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Pneumococcal vaccine in short supply.
Today, Sharon has officially been diagnosed with moderate COPD, about which I have had strong suspicions about, for over a month. The GP has said she needs to have the Pneumococcal vaccine, of course, especially with working in a nursing home. Sharon then asks the receptionist to make an appointment
Today, Sharon has officially been diagnosed with moderate COPD, about which I have had strong suspicions about, for over a month. The GP has said she needs to have the Pneumococcal vaccine, of course, especially with working in a nursing home. Sharon then asks the receptionist to make an appointment
2greys
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
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Bowel disease ?
My daughter has had stomach , kidney and left sided pain for five weeks , hospital confirm ct scan clear and she has stretched bowel and impacted feaces , she is on movicol and buscopan at the moment . Today she has woke up with very painful throat neck and mouth sore especially on roof of mouth . Is
My daughter has had stomach , kidney and left sided pain for five weeks , hospital confirm ct scan clear and she has stretched bowel and impacted feaces , she is on movicol and buscopan at the moment . Today she has woke up with very painful throat neck and mouth sore especially on roof of mouth . Is
Kristaapril
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
4 years ago
Unable to have Cystoscopy and BCG treatment
I’m due for a Cystoscopy and BCG Treatment for my Bladder Cancer but I received a phone call from the Hospital who told me “Sorry Phil, type 2 operations due to the Coronavirus are unable to be done at the moment and may not be for 6mths. Doesn’t worry me as the Virus is more important. I’ve been through
I’m due for a Cystoscopy and BCG Treatment for my Bladder Cancer but I received a phone call from the Hospital who told me “Sorry Phil, type 2 operations due to the Coronavirus are unable to be done at the moment and may not be for 6mths. Doesn’t worry me as the Virus is more important. I’ve been through
phil3
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Fight Bladder Cancer
4 years ago
Should I avoid visiting someone who has flu
Hi. I have heart failure and I have a pacemaker defibrillator fitted. I have had the flu jab but I have my Auntie in hospital and she has the flu should I visit or not
Hi. I have heart failure and I have a pacemaker defibrillator fitted. I have had the flu jab but I have my Auntie in hospital and she has the flu should I visit or not
faasshry
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Who is the best Healthcare Professional to see
I was just on the website of an NHS GP practice. It offers this list of reasons you might need to see someone and identifies who would be appropriate. Spot “thyroid” in any form! (“Tiredness and fatigue” doesn’t count – too nebulous, not at all specific.) Given that levothyroxine is just about the most-prescribed
I was just on the website of an NHS GP practice. It offers this list of reasons you might need to see someone and identifies who would be appropriate. Spot “thyroid” in any form! (“Tiredness and fatigue” doesn’t count – too nebulous, not at all specific.) Given that levothyroxine is just about the most-prescribed
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
About live shingles shot
I have been reading all about the problems with the live shingles vaccine shot. I had the live shot and three months or so later I was diagnosed with PMR. No one told me about that being a side effect. I have had pmr for over 3 years and can't get below 12mg. I am wondering if the vaccine is still active
I have been reading all about the problems with the live shingles vaccine shot. I had the live shot and three months or so later I was diagnosed with PMR. No one told me about that being a side effect. I have had pmr for over 3 years and can't get below 12mg. I am wondering if the vaccine is still active
Linny3
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PMRGCAuk
4 years ago
Healthy New Year’s Checklist for People with Kidney Disease
For those of you on Original Medicare, you know that at the beginning of each year you are advised about a Wellness Check that OM will cover. For those of you who have other insurance you may or may not receive something similar. In any case, I thought this checklist would be valuable for all to see
For those of you on Original Medicare, you know that at the beginning of each year you are advised about a Wellness Check that OM will cover. For those of you who have other insurance you may or may not receive something similar. In any case, I thought this checklist would be valuable for all to see
Hidden
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Kidney Disease
4 years ago
Has anyone heard of a fibroscan being wrong?
OK, I'll try and make this as short as possible. I was a heavy drinker in my 20s and early 30s but in more recent years I've basically stopped drinking. I've had a few paracetamol overdoses too, the last being 30 months ago when my symptoms started. That one was accidental, really stupid since I'm aware
OK, I'll try and make this as short as possible. I was a heavy drinker in my 20s and early 30s but in more recent years I've basically stopped drinking. I've had a few paracetamol overdoses too, the last being 30 months ago when my symptoms started. That one was accidental, really stupid since I'm aware
Liberty82
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British Liver Trust
4 years ago
When to go to A & E
Despite having a flu jab for the first time I have what appears to be flu! A bad bout of coughing last night set off an AF episode lasting about 15 hours so far. I've never had AF last more than a few minutes before. I took a PiP of Flecainide & Bisoprolol this morning which had no effect. Spoke to my
Despite having a flu jab for the first time I have what appears to be flu! A bad bout of coughing last night set off an AF episode lasting about 15 hours so far. I've never had AF last more than a few minutes before. I took a PiP of Flecainide & Bisoprolol this morning which had no effect. Spoke to my
Barny12
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AF Association
4 years ago
Coronavirus and CVD
As if hearties really needed another reason to scream #%^*$&@. Along comes coronavirus. https://www.dicardiology.com/article/cardiac-implications-novel-coronavirus Reports from China, people with heart disease and coronavirus are at higher risk of complications and mortality. They give recommendations
As if hearties really needed another reason to scream #%^*$&@. Along comes coronavirus. https://www.dicardiology.com/article/cardiac-implications-novel-coronavirus Reports from China, people with heart disease and coronavirus are at higher risk of complications and mortality. They give recommendations
Cruzin
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
MVA triggered by immune challenge
I am not sure where this post might lead, or even if it serves any purpose. Probably it doesn't. However, I will proceed anyway! I have noticed a consistent pattern of immune challenges causing MVA flare-ups: these challenges can be an infection, a flu jab or even an insect bite. I wondered if anybody
I am not sure where this post might lead, or even if it serves any purpose. Probably it doesn't. However, I will proceed anyway! I have noticed a consistent pattern of immune challenges causing MVA flare-ups: these challenges can be an infection, a flu jab or even an insect bite. I wondered if anybody
JonathanH
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Flu Jab, anyone on here have a bad reaction from it?
My father had it done a few days before going into hospital with pneumonia and i'm wondering did it cause the pneumonia, doctors say it didnt but i have now learnt to never believe what they tell you.
My father had it done a few days before going into hospital with pneumonia and i'm wondering did it cause the pneumonia, doctors say it didnt but i have now learnt to never believe what they tell you.
markmason095
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ICUsteps
4 years ago
Shingles vaccine and asthma
I am the age where you are invited to have the shingles vaccine, and I need to decide soon, as the offer is time limited. It is clear from what I have read that you should not take it if you are on oral steroids, but it suggests that inhaled steroids are fine. Has anyone had this and how was it? I am
I am the age where you are invited to have the shingles vaccine, and I need to decide soon, as the offer is time limited. It is clear from what I have read that you should not take it if you are on oral steroids, but it suggests that inhaled steroids are fine. Has anyone had this and how was it? I am
Wheezycat
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Reducing prednisolone and flu vaccine
I have just seen my rheumatologist (we will know the blood results in a couple of days), and she suggested I start alternating between 15mg and 10mg for the rest of this week (my week starts on Monday) and drop to 10mg from Monday. When I dropped from 15mg to 12.5mg a couple of weeks ago, it took almost
I have just seen my rheumatologist (we will know the blood results in a couple of days), and she suggested I start alternating between 15mg and 10mg for the rest of this week (my week starts on Monday) and drop to 10mg from Monday. When I dropped from 15mg to 12.5mg a couple of weeks ago, it took almost
TheMoaningViolet
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PMRGCAuk
4 years ago
What’s wrong with me????
Hi. Just recently been diagnosed with asthma Nov19. Last 4 years each winter following virus have developed awful cough lasting 12-16 weeks. The last 2 years I got antibiotics. Last year 1 week doxycycline sorted it out. No symptoms at all previously in whole life or during spring/summer. This September
Hi. Just recently been diagnosed with asthma Nov19. Last 4 years each winter following virus have developed awful cough lasting 12-16 weeks. The last 2 years I got antibiotics. Last year 1 week doxycycline sorted it out. No symptoms at all previously in whole life or during spring/summer. This September
Leeseey
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
New to Olumiant/Barcinitib
Hi, I have RA and have just started taking Olumiant. I’m noticing a good improvement and I’m happy with it so far (in my 2nd week). I am however kicking myself now though for not having a flu shot before I started. I’m in Victoria, Australia and get a really bad cold/flu like illness almost every winter
Hi, I have RA and have just started taking Olumiant. I’m noticing a good improvement and I’m happy with it so far (in my 2nd week). I am however kicking myself now though for not having a flu shot before I started. I’m in Victoria, Australia and get a really bad cold/flu like illness almost every winter
Hidden
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NRAS
4 years ago
Sickness and diarrhoea- what do I do about my tablets please?
Oh dear , I’ve kicked off the new year in a bad way ! I’ve been up since about 3 am and can’t keep anything - not even sips of water down . I guess I’ve caught a gastric bug , unless I’m having my first flare ! I’ve had my flu jab . Everywhere aches , particularly my shoulders and I’m shivering . What
Oh dear , I’ve kicked off the new year in a bad way ! I’ve been up since about 3 am and can’t keep anything - not even sips of water down . I guess I’ve caught a gastric bug , unless I’m having my first flare ! I’ve had my flu jab . Everywhere aches , particularly my shoulders and I’m shivering . What
katiemills
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PMRGCAuk
4 years ago
Fed up
Hello Up untill August last year I was cycling 100 miles a week then in October my asthma started to get bad and caught an apparent Rsv virus which I was hospitalised in early Dec. Since then my asthma hasn't been right at all and been on and off prednisolone. Currently on 40mg pred again for 2 weeks
Hello Up untill August last year I was cycling 100 miles a week then in October my asthma started to get bad and caught an apparent Rsv virus which I was hospitalised in early Dec. Since then my asthma hasn't been right at all and been on and off prednisolone. Currently on 40mg pred again for 2 weeks
DeanSamson
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
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