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Really worried
As well as copd on my lungs , I have scaring and a nodule, I think from covid in 2022, I have had ct scans check up. The one in July I had has shown a slight increase. Had to see the consultant yesterday. Soon as I walked in ,he asked have you got cancer in your family which is bad enough to panic , let alone as I am…
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Rheumatoid arthritis strange symptoms
Hi I wonder what unusual symptoms people experience. I have a strange very cold burning sensation along one side of my face snd throat. GP doesn't know what it is but is thinking it's trigeminal neuralgia. I don't think it because I haven't the pain you'd expect. Anyone else have this. I guess ot might not gave anything to…
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Hi,need some advise with my sons afo/splint - alternatives to NHS?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated
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Recommendations and experts for advanced multi level Spandylous
My wife has Advanced multi level Spandylous and is 68, she has neck pain and gets headaches, looking for recomondations and experts in Southampton & Bournmouth and Wincheste area who can help etc.
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diagnosed with a cervical spine condition
Dear Scope Online Community, I am reaching out with a heavy heart but also with hope to share my current health situation and seek advice, support and available resources. Recently, i was diagnosed with a cervical spine condition following persistent neck pain. My MRI report indicated a posterior disc - osteophyte complex…
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Spinal Stenosis
Heading back in to spinal stenosis territory….a successful op 8 years ago,the pain has returned. Had steroid injections which worked in my left leg,but still pain in my right leg.Am due a spinal fusion in 3 months….any help please? Thanks, Joolz.
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Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)
Hi! My name is Craig. I’m married, 60 years old, and I am living in Florida. I just permanently lost most of the vision in my left eye to Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), which means my optic nerve no longer works. So far, the right eye is 20/20 for now, but there is now a chance of losing it as…
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Liver trasnplant second hand smoking
I get that non smokers like myself are sensitive to smoke, but I had been wondering why I was constantly feeling unwell because my next door neighbours have been chain smoking on my fence. Vape and cigarette smoke come into my garden and into the house and unless I have all my doors and windows closed during summer, it has…
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Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to think straight
I'm a 38 year old female. Up until about 5 years ago I was fit and healthy- running around after my young kids, starting my own business, studying for a masters degree, taking regular 8 mile walks with my dog, enjoying daily yoga, running, enjoying life as a wife and mother. Then I started getting sick in one way or…
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Every Medication Failed so far
I think my crohns is starting to flare again, as been in quite some discomfort and pain the past week. But I'm without medication as everything has failed so far to work. Over the years I have tried various medications such as Pentasa (didn't work), azathioprine (which damaged my liver), adalimumab (which worked briefly…
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Hi to all
I have had my botox done on friday in hospital i came home Saturday and then Saturday I came out in a massive Red Area where my Spc is and below my Pelvis Also put cream on from doctors and it has not worked at all. Still really red and angry to say the Least the only thing that will clear this up is steroids but doctors…
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Blood Test
This was the result of part of my blood test that I had last Thursday. from medical notes "Serum lipid levels Report, Borderline, Other (qrisk 15% - primary prevention pharmacist please)." No idea what this means - is it bad ? Nothing heard from GP or pharmacist …
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Is there any treatment for autonomic peripheral neuropathy?
This discussion was created from comments split from: I have Neuropathy. Anyone else? I've applied for PIP but they've said there's a postal backlog.
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are there many here with syringomyelia?
Hi, I've just joined. I'm a neurodivergent with combined type ADHD, ASD, degenerative disc disease, syringomyelia, depression and anxiety. I wondered if there are many here with syringomyelia, as I can't find a specific forum for it. Hope everyone is doing well. fight the good fight.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
hello Well yesterday I was newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was in crippling pain couldn’t walk get out the chair or even brush my own hair hoisptal as put me on 6 weeks of steroids till I start a once A week tablet and one daily tablet waiting for nurse to send me appointment it’s all very new to me and…
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Colesevlam for Bile Acid Malabsorption
This is a bit of a long shot but....has anybody been prescribed Colesevlam for BAM but 'off licence' after a negative SeHcat scan, and if so, how have you got on with it? Or even prescribed it on-licence ? has it worked or any side effects? My SeHcat scan was negative in 2024 but my consultant gastroenterologist thought in…
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Heart attack stents my fear
Had h attack two week ago and two stents one week ago Am home but terrified .…on own Anybody just to talk to and reassure me please
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Hi, my name is MM12! I would like to ask anyone who has a baby with hemiplegia how they manage ...
I would like to ask anyone who has a baby with hemiplegia how they manage their babies night time sleep. My grandson is awake most of the night. He has melatonin to and is 16 months old. Any suggestions would be most gratefully accepted. Thank you
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Severe hearing loss - BSL
I suffer from severe hearing loss and also Dupytren’s contracture in both hands . I would love to learn BSL language I’m not sure if it’s possible especially when contracture's start, anyone in a similar situation? Joany
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Hi, my name is Gartozi! I would like to speak to people who have had hip replacement surgery.
Hello everyone I have recently been put on waiting lists for a hip replacement on my right hip. I suffer from Arthritis, CFS,Fibromyalgia and would like to speak with people who are in the same boat or similar who might have experienced the operation. There is much for me to learn and I have to start somewhere. Any…
