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A bit long, but worth a giggle!
Bob Hill and his new wife Betty were vacationing in Europe.....as it happens, near Transylvania . They were driving in a rental car along a rather deserted highway. It was late and raining very hard. Bob could barely see the road in front of the car. Suddenly, the car skids out of control! Bob attempts
Bob Hill and his new wife Betty were vacationing in Europe.....as it happens, near Transylvania . They were driving in a rental car along a rather deserted highway. It was late and raining very hard. Bob could barely see the road in front of the car. Suddenly, the car skids out of control! Bob attempts
Nikkers
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
9 years ago
Pain in the eyes
Hi, Has anyone experienced sharp pain in the eyes, which I call "pins in the eyes" because the pain is sudden, sharp and very intense. It lasts for a few seconds only but it now seems to leave a lingering discomfort for a little longer. I have MF and have asked my consultant about it but he is ignoring
Hi, Has anyone experienced sharp pain in the eyes, which I call "pins in the eyes" because the pain is sudden, sharp and very intense. It lasts for a few seconds only but it now seems to leave a lingering discomfort for a little longer. I have MF and have asked my consultant about it but he is ignoring
daisystar
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MPN Voice
9 years ago
Anemia cause RLS
I don't know if everyone here know this, as I never but one of the biggest things to cause RLS is anemia, nobody checked me for this and I have had RLS since being very ill with Sepsis last December, only recently it has come out how low my blood levels was and I had a transfusion and am now on iron
I don't know if everyone here know this, as I never but one of the biggest things to cause RLS is anemia, nobody checked me for this and I have had RLS since being very ill with Sepsis last December, only recently it has come out how low my blood levels was and I had a transfusion and am now on iron
Pat9
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Restless Legs Syndrome
9 years ago
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Chemo allergies, blood transfusions, and constipation--oh my!
During my mom's second transfusion she had a bad reaction to the taxol and almost passed out. Is this common? They halted the drug, gave her benadryl, then resumed and she was able to finish the treatment. Is this common? And why would it happen on the 2nd treatment, not the first? Also, her labs came
During my mom's second transfusion she had a bad reaction to the taxol and almost passed out. Is this common? They halted the drug, gave her benadryl, then resumed and she was able to finish the treatment. Is this common? And why would it happen on the 2nd treatment, not the first? Also, her labs came
vyokeefe
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My Ovacome
9 years ago
Atrial Box stitched to my wrists?
I was in ICU way back in 2008 and never really concerned about why or for what reason these boxes were attached to my wrist with 2 stiches. From the scars they left I must of had 4 of them 2 on each wrist. They were smaller than a box of matches and had a sticker on it with ATRIAL nothing else? I
I was in ICU way back in 2008 and never really concerned about why or for what reason these boxes were attached to my wrist with 2 stiches. From the scars they left I must of had 4 of them 2 on each wrist. They were smaller than a box of matches and had a sticker on it with ATRIAL nothing else? I
Offcut
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ICUsteps
9 years ago
Had my op
Hi had my op yesterday. My consultant got me on his list the night before and first in. I'm so grateful to him. Had to put up with a bit of moaning while I was waiting., listening to all the staff moaning about me being first and even on the list in the first place! They must be silly if they think you
Hi had my op yesterday. My consultant got me on his list the night before and first in. I'm so grateful to him. Had to put up with a bit of moaning while I was waiting., listening to all the staff moaning about me being first and even on the list in the first place! They must be silly if they think you
squancy
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Endometriosis UK
9 years ago
Graves, stomach acid & carb dosage
i noticed a post which mentioned low stomach acid with hypo thyroid . I have Graves and am on tablets for high stomach acid following an episode where I had internal bleeding from my stomach requiring 4 blood transfusions. Just beginning to wonder if this was due to Graves? I am now on 5mg of carb daily
i noticed a post which mentioned low stomach acid with hypo thyroid . I have Graves and am on tablets for high stomach acid following an episode where I had internal bleeding from my stomach requiring 4 blood transfusions. Just beginning to wonder if this was due to Graves? I am now on 5mg of carb daily
Rambling
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
H G low - looking for past post - iron, folic acid
H G very low a present. I need to find past post on using iron, folate, vitamin c, D3, b6, b12. Transfusions - yes. Auto Immune problem has been talked about.
H G very low a present. I need to find past post on using iron, folate, vitamin c, D3, b6, b12. Transfusions - yes. Auto Immune problem has been talked about.
aussiejo
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CLL Support
10 years ago
Life Almost 5 years post Group B Strep?
I would like to first hope and pray that I do not scare or offend anyone. But, I would love to get thoughts, prayers, and offer advice help and guidance for others. On February 3, 2010 me and my then husband welcomed a pretty little girl into the world, and we named her Julianna. We were so happy
I would like to first hope and pray that I do not scare or offend anyone. But, I would love to get thoughts, prayers, and offer advice help and guidance for others. On February 3, 2010 me and my then husband welcomed a pretty little girl into the world, and we named her Julianna. We were so happy
Dionna
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Group B Strep Support
10 years ago
Restless legs
Well goodnight everyone, trying to go sleep, restless aching legs again grrr. Hopefully bloods show need transfusion. Keep safe keep well, your all in my thoughts. Sam :) xx
Well goodnight everyone, trying to go sleep, restless aching legs again grrr. Hopefully bloods show need transfusion. Keep safe keep well, your all in my thoughts. Sam :) xx
Samjane
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My Ovacome
10 years ago
Do you know your blood group?
We may need blood products from each of them to improve our quality of life while on Watch and Wait as well as to possibly save our lives during treatment, by helping us recover from anaemia, boost our immunity (IVIG
transfusions
) or boost falling
platelet
levels. Neil
We may need blood products from each of them to improve our quality of life while on Watch and Wait as well as to possibly save our lives during treatment, by helping us recover from anaemia, boost our immunity (IVIG
transfusions
) or boost falling
platelet
levels. Neil
AussieNeil
Administrator
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CLL Support
10 years ago
Is this the end?
Mum was diagnosed with OvCa march 2013. 3 bouts of chemo and attempted surgery (cut her open and then stitched her up (too much disease)) She then endured 9 more sessions of chemo (carbo and toxo) then surgery where they cleaned up inside but left the primary area still in!!! Was told she was in remmission
Mum was diagnosed with OvCa march 2013. 3 bouts of chemo and attempted surgery (cut her open and then stitched her up (too much disease)) She then endured 9 more sessions of chemo (carbo and toxo) then surgery where they cleaned up inside but left the primary area still in!!! Was told she was in remmission
Aliroo
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My Ovacome
10 years ago
ITP for 3 years now
I have had ITP for 3 years now- been on steroids, immunoglobulin, Rituximab,
platelet
transfusions
etc. I was fine for a year and now its low again. have you guys noticed any triggers? I dont use any medication except antibiotics as I get UTIs frequently.
I have had ITP for 3 years now- been on steroids, immunoglobulin, Rituximab,
platelet
transfusions
etc. I was fine for a year and now its low again. have you guys noticed any triggers? I dont use any medication except antibiotics as I get UTIs frequently.
Spchengs
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ITP Support Association
10 years ago
Sorry all, this is a long post by way of introduction and first diagnosis
Hello all, my name is John and I’m freshly diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, I’m still going through tests so I don’t know how damaged the liver is, but the prognosis has now been delayed due to two nodules having been found in my liver, I have had one CAT scan and one MRI scan but the nodules still
Hello all, my name is John and I’m freshly diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, I’m still going through tests so I don’t know how damaged the liver is, but the prognosis has now been delayed due to two nodules having been found in my liver, I have had one CAT scan and one MRI scan but the nodules still
johnb1959
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British Liver Trust
10 years ago
Still undecided on treatment
Hi everyone,am still in a quandary as to whether I should have both carpoblatinand taxol.Not sure my body would survive the side effects. My surgery two months ago left me exceptionally weak, with low blood pressure, anaemia, exceptional bowel problems, breathing difficulties, which led to my re admission
Hi everyone,am still in a quandary as to whether I should have both carpoblatinand taxol.Not sure my body would survive the side effects. My surgery two months ago left me exceptionally weak, with low blood pressure, anaemia, exceptional bowel problems, breathing difficulties, which led to my re admission
Jackie0
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My Ovacome
10 years ago
Blood Donors
Just realised I've got an appointment booked to give blood tomorrow - does anyone know if I can still donate now I've been diagnosed with COPD? I rang the Blood Transfusion Service but the lady I spoke to said COPD wasn't on her list of medical condition so she would get a consultant to ring me, but
Just realised I've got an appointment booked to give blood tomorrow - does anyone know if I can still donate now I've been diagnosed with COPD? I rang the Blood Transfusion Service but the lady I spoke to said COPD wasn't on her list of medical condition so she would get a consultant to ring me, but
Wendywoo78
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
10 years ago
Artificially produced platelets hopefully coming soon
One of the triggers for starting treatment is falling platelet levels. With levels generally falling during treatment, you need some leeway, so it is important not to put off treatment too long if they fall below 70. We can't boost production of platelets like we can neutrophils, so weekly transfusions
One of the triggers for starting treatment is falling platelet levels. With levels generally falling during treatment, you need some leeway, so it is important not to put off treatment too long if they fall below 70. We can't boost production of platelets like we can neutrophils, so weekly transfusions
AussieNeil
Administrator
in
CLL Support
10 years ago
Most effective way to increase Ferratin, Vit C and B12 levels?
Would love to hear others experience. According to my GP I am not technically anaemic as my Hb is very good even though I have a Ferratin level of 10 A further test however also indicated that my B12 level is 215 so maybe borderline PA? I have tried Ferrous Fumerate and Ferrous Sulphate but both have
Would love to hear others experience. According to my GP I am not technically anaemic as my Hb is very good even though I have a Ferratin level of 10 A further test however also indicated that my B12 level is 215 so maybe borderline PA? I have tried Ferrous Fumerate and Ferrous Sulphate but both have
Clarity1971
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Thyroid UK
10 years ago
My aunt 88 as been diagnosed with leukima, she as blood transfusions every other week and platelet. Her platelets are below 10, how long?
Does she have to live, I don't believe she can live another year
Does she have to live, I don't believe she can live another year
Hidden
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CLL Support
10 years ago
Fistulagrams
Hi Fellow kidney Patients, I would like to hear from anybody who has had a fistulagram. My renal consultant Dr Fluck said something that concerned me regarding risks associated with having a fistulagram. He told me that there is a risk that I may need a blood transfusion! I have had numerous fistulagrams
Hi Fellow kidney Patients, I would like to hear from anybody who has had a fistulagram. My renal consultant Dr Fluck said something that concerned me regarding risks associated with having a fistulagram. He told me that there is a risk that I may need a blood transfusion! I have had numerous fistulagrams
SPARKY1
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Dialysis Support
10 years ago
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