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We want to hear from YOU!
Your insights are crucial for a meaningful study on cervical screening. If you’ve ever had experience with it, we want to know what it's really like from your perspective. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference! To get involved - please see the attached poster below *** The above post has been moderated and checked…
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Hi, my name is lynneb69! hello all, I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia ...
hello all, I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and was looking for support
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Is FND a disability?
Just diagnosed with FND. Waited year for neurology appointment. What is difference with ME and this. Feel like not believed. Can hardly walk and speech and sight affected. Is FND a disability?
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Hi, my name is Ache! Hi, I have L5S1 and have been in chronic pain since last September...
Hi Everybody
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Hi, my name is BusyBeeBakes! I have recently been diagnosed with Graves Disease
Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with Graves Disease, and whilst coming to terms with this, I now realised why I have struggled with work so much in the years it has taken to get to the bottom of my problems. I don't know where to go for advice or help with the struggles I'm having in coping day to day with the…
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Orthopedic or Neurologist DDD
Just a question to anyone with degenerative disc disease. Are you being seen by an orthopedic specialist or neurologist? I've several issues going on with my lumbar spine that has included trap nerves, bulging discs and radiculopathy affecting my limb. I've been under the care of a neurologist who has performed several…
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Hi to all
I have a Urology appointment on Monday in the afternoon time about my Spc i have a small split in where the tube is to the left I might have to have glue or a stitch in it will see what they say when I go back. amazingblazing628.
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Telephone
Does anyone know what equipment or apps I can use for listening and conversing on the phone when I have a hearing impairment? I know there is something called Captioned telephone has anyone used it
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Hi, my name is Sarah25! I'm not a doctor but feel I have a hypermobility disorder or EDS
Hi, to be honest I wasn't sure if this was the right forum for me but thought I'd reach out as I'd just like advice and tips really. I've been in pain with different joints most part of last 25years and still no answers other than yes your hypermobile. I suffer with stiffness, aches, instability in joints such as hip/knee…
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Muscular Dystrophy: The challenges of planning an accessible Christmas party
Cerys Davage a journalist at Newyddion S4C reports on her experiences of trying to find an accessible venue at Christmas. Disability: My struggle to plan an accessible Christmas party - BBC News
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Hi, my name is Deb5368! I have recently been diagnosed with Linchen Sclerosis
I have recently been diagnosed and I was wondering what things I should be doing to help living with the condition
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Medicine - Medical Neglect
This is precisely the **** I had to go through, being bounced around, left to fend for myself, until someone from the hospital stepped in and went down hard on them coming at them with medical neglect both against GPs as well as pharmacies, but not until I was sweating tears and blood trying sort this **** out for months,…
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Radiofrequency ablation
I have been offered Radiofrequency ablation on my lower back I wondered if anyone had had experience of this and was it worth it?
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Bath chair
Hi all I suffer from Rhumetioid arthritis and fibromyalgia In June I was in ICU with COVID pneumonia.before I left hospital I was told by the physios that I would have occupational health come out to see what help I needed at home as I explained that I struggle getting out of the bath due to me knees being swollen and…
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Scoliosis!?
hello, Sorry, I am new here and I don’t know if I’m even posting in the right place 🙈 About 10 years ago I had an unrelated xray that picked up a “slight scoliosis” nothing more said, I only noticed reviewing notes on X-ray and I forgot about it. Fast forward a few years, my natural stand is very apparent, I have uneven…
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Hi, my name is Bhatu! Got first symptom of Dissociation at age of 10
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Hello 👋 I’m Paul. I’m 48 and have been struggling with my health after I had COVID
Hello, I’m Paul. I’m 48 and have been struggling with my health after I had COVID in July 2020. I was diagnosed as having Long COVID a few months after I contracted it. Then more and more problems came. Since 2020 I’ve had persistent abdominal pain on the left side, persistent nausea, chronic fatigue and brain fog. After a…
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Lumber spinal stenosis
Hi just wandering if the pain in arms and shoulders has anything to do with my lumber stenosis..….....my physio theripist says its nothing to do with that and hes gave me exercises to do for 6wks then i go back to see him end of jan. Can anyone tell me if its connected Thanks
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LEARNING TO SWIM
Hi Folks I have right hemiplegia from birth and in my mid 50s now. I am thinking of learning to swim. What type of instructors should I use? Should I look for ones with particular qualifications and experience? Thanks in advance for responses.
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Lichen sclerosus
Hi, I have been diagnosed with Lichen sclerosus for the last 3 years and have now been told that there is fusion of the skin. My next appointment will consist of Gynae, Derm and Surgeon.. Has anybody else had this happen? I'm 43
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Coping with limitations
HI I really haven't adapted to my change in health. Two years ago xmas eve I went off my legs. I now use two crutches as I can't walk more than a step or two and have rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Now, I know lots of people are worse off than me., but knowing doesn't help. My daily battle is that I feel very…
