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APD
This discussion was created from comments split from: Too sensitive to live.
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History
I have connections with history of a prime minister and knights of the round table so intreasting when you go far back into history i would love to do an imdept family tree as i knpw im irish scots blood but always wonder if any nordic connections i know my paleness from celtic blood but have grey eyes
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Back problems - anyone had scoliosis and problems with lower back?
Hi everybody. Has anyone else got scoliosis? And have you had any other problems with your lower back? I've had sciatica twice.
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Stenosis l4 l5 c5 c6
I have stenosis L4 L5 that makes walking difficult, since November I have pain radiating down my left arm, sometimes its like a lightening pain can last around 10 seconds, my shoulder is painful and neck is bad all the time, to the point I cant sleep on my left side, on my mri a year ago it said about a disc bulge in c5/6…
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recently been diagnosed with Diverticulitis.
Hello Everyone, I hope you're all ok.i just wanted to share a few things as I have recently been diagnosed with Diverticulitis.... and to be honest am not really dealing with things great. I am lover of food but now I guess I have to be careful in what I eat, which is going to be hard. So am feeling a bit low 🥺. Any…
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Fibromyalgia and CFS support
HHi Just been diagnosed with fibromyalia and chronic fatigue support would be nice
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Spina Bifida and just had a stroke.
Hello all, I am looking to connect with anyone born with Spina Bifida who's also had a stroke. I had my stroke 2 months ago and I feel like I'm experiencing some after affects that are completely unique and would like to chat to anyone in the same boat. 😊
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Bicep Tendonitis - what's going to happen ?
I have arthritis in both shoulders, which on it's own would be hard to cope with. I also have bicep tendonitis which is extremely painful, my biceps feel like they are "swelling up" and freeze my shoulder joints. I am unable to do things like move a cup of tea on a table top and as for picking things up - impossible ! I…
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how do I ask to be tested for something like ADHD and other similar issues
s dia mHi everyone, My mum was telling me earlier that she'd been talking to my youngest sister on the phone and that my sister said that she was either going to or getting tested for ADHD and when my sister told our mum some of the symptoms (I think that's what our mum said) she said that it sounds like some of the ones…
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Do you have a role model or mentor for managing your disability?
Do you have a role model or mentor for managing your disability? Or do you have many? Or are you going it alone? I'll answer first 🤭😁 I don't have one particular mentor or role model, but there are many people I look up to for their guidance in how they manage their disability/disabilities. I also look to able-bodied…
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Knee surgery
Hi everyone, I’m 49 and seeing my consultant next week to discuss knee replacement. Not looking forward to surgery but I have an insufficiency fracture, osteonecrosis and degenerative meniscus tear, cysts and arthritis so surgery is inevitable. Anyone relate? Any advice or reassurance that surgery will be a positive?
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Statins
To add to my health woes – I have just been told by my GP that I have high cholesterol and need to go on Statins – here are my Cholesterol readings… I don’t know whether they are extremely high or not Could someone explain to me ?
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Shadow in other eye
Hi my name is Tracey, 9 years ago I had a stroke in my right eye NIAON. My vision has improved slightly over the years and I was able to lead a normal life etc. Last week I woke up with a shadow on my left eye which the hospital have said the same thing is happening. I have to have another test to see if I can, or ever…
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RA
Hi....this is all new to me. Been diagnosed with RA. This has come on suddenly. I was a very active 55 Yr old female. Hand suddenly ballooned up with excruciating pain in both wrists/hands (left me whaling in pain and v teary) now suffering in shoulder and elbow. I have been referred as an urgent referral to a…
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GP Query
Hi, can anyone confirm if this is now normal practise. I was involved in a serious RTC 2 years ago now, my GP has been prescribing amptyline for nerve damage to my leg. Unfortunately the drug didn't work. When I phoned the GP re: this I was told if it didn't work then don't take it. I was also informed, there's another…
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Degen disc in neck
Hi, I'm having trouble sleeping. I can't find a good pillow. Wondering if anyone can recommend one.
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Dry mouth - artificial saliva
Amongst my many more serious conditions (as a side effect) - I suffer from a dry mouth at night - I am forced to sleep on my back (due to arthritis) and my mouth stays open (snoring) - I wake up with a mouth like dry leather, many times each night - but when I drink water, I need the loo (extremely overactive bladder) - so…
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Hi there
For the Past 4 days i have been getting blood in my catheter bag every day ive put it on when i went to hosp on friday after ive seen about my endoscopy appintment i went accross and said to urology about this and they just said contact sheffield urology i cannot get hold of them so after ive been with my daughter in the…
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Fellow screen reader users - how to use the text box on this website?
Hiya, I hope this is allowed and if it is, it’s in the right section - I can’t see a section specific to visually impaired people anymore. Are there any other voiceover/NVDA users on this forum? If so, do you have any tips for using the text input box for making posts and replying to posts on here? I’ve just come back here…
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High blood pressure
Hi all im on medikinet adhd medication bloody pressure been normal but today its 131/110 is this normal
