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Think my crohns is flaring again
I have pretty bad crohns disease (having stoma fitted and mutiple operations) and I'm worried that my crohns is flaring again. I have no appitite and struggling to eat the most simple things. I have only been able to manage a pasty at lunch and thats the only thing I have managed to eat all day. I also feel pretty unwell…
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Discouraged about getting seen.
I am not sure where to post. But I don’t know what to do about this and am wondering if anyone has any advice. I have been seen now by 8 different neurologists. The last, was a Movement Specialist who diagnosed me with FND and is forwarding me on to a Functional Neurologist. But it has been almost 2 months and I STILL have…
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Spinal Stenosis surgery
Hi everyone, I was wondering, has anyone here had surgery for spinal stenosis? How was your experience? Also wondering if anyone has spinal stenosis and adult onset Hydrocephalus? I have both. I was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus in 2016 aged 43 and subsequently have had 5 brain surgeries plus 3 emergency abdominal…
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verbal dyspraxia
My Grandson has been diagnosed with verbal dyspraxia. He is 6 and cant speak in sentences. Will he ever talk properley
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Hi, my name is PurpleRaven70! Worsening symptoms of fibromyalgia and possible stenosis, any advice?
Hi everyone....reaching out....first bad experience with GP waiting for tests to diagnose ongoing symptoms which are getting worse 18 months ago my walking began to deteriorate and I have gone from an active n on the go person to being almost housebound....I venture out wi family.... symptoms worsening now include heavy…
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Members recently partially lost vision in both eyes
Any members on here recently partially lost vision in both eyes?
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UC50 form - spinal stenosis diagnosis
Hi everyone, Its been 3 months since my spinal stenosis diagnosis. I had nerve block injections just over a week ago on L2, L3 & L3/4. The pain is returning and I'm finding myself struggling emotionally. The last 8 years have been a big challenge following my Hydrocephalus diagnosis and subsequent brain surgeries which…
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Hi, my name is zunnurain! My 1 year son has talepis. What can I do while waiting for appointment?
My 1 year son has talepis. We asked gp to refer for a proper professional of it and they recommend hospital. And said that it may take 6 months to get appointment. My son wants to stand and it pains me when I see it and think about the distant appointment. Please recommend me what I can do now? Really appreciate your…
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HEDS or JHD
Family member dignosed with JHD/low muscle tone some years ago but upon more reading I am thinking it could be HEDS?? Toes dislocate, ankles give way and have podiatry made shoes with insoles, shoulder pops out, use hand splits, knees give way, headaches, eye sight affected, body pain, back has gone ridge to support frame…
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High Myopic macular degeneration, CVN, Macular Hole
Progressive myopia, CVN, macular hole, bleeds at the back of the eye started at age 20 so some years ago, 1st bleed the vision in one eye was lost with in a flash, I was taken to A&E within 30mins and seen 8 hours later and sent home didn’t really explain in detail at the time but was told there was nothing they could do…
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Diabetic and think I will be diagnosed partially sighted
I am a 47 year old type 1 diabetic I’m having problems with my eyes for the past month no one has actually diagnosed anything but I can’t see properly so feel I will be diagnosed partially sighted. Anyone else on here in same situation?
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Hydrocephalus Awareness Week 2024...
Hydrocephalus Awareness Week 2024 runs from 4-10/March/2024...
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Hi, my name is janbri! I am visually impaired and can no longer drive
I am visually impaired and can no longer drive. My husband is disabled and has mobility priblems. Last year he got a blue badge and a disabled soace outside our house, and although it is not for our exclusuve use it gas made a huge difference ti our lives. A fortnight ago a car with a blue badge was parked in it and has…
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Uterine prolapse
Hi, I was diagnosed with a Grade 1 prolapse 30th November and was referred to a clinic. After 9 weeks I hadn't heard anything so I called my surgery and to cut a long story short It seems I got 'lost' in the system. I have now managed get get an appointment to see a Gynaecologist on 21st April.. so approx 5 months later.…
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Any others with no leg pain? Is this really spinal stenosis?
I have severe lower back pain when I walk or stand. Been going on for 7 years. Diagnosed with severe L4&5 spinal stenosis according to MRI. Pain does not extend down my legs but have buttock and groin pain on left side along with calf muscle cramping. Is this really spinal stenosis as I’ve read most people have leg pain.…
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Replacement Knee post op 11 weeks
Hello everyone, my first post. Could anyone advise how they were at 11 weeks post op. I know we are all different but I never know if I am doing too much or too little. I am walking about 7000 steps a day and doing about 15-20 minutes dance to exercise 5/6 times a week now. I do about 10 minutes on my exercise bike twice a…
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Feedback Needed: Voice-Command Fashion Webshop for the Visually Impaired
Hello community, I've been working on an accessible online fashion webshop for the visually impaired, using OpenAIs models for intuitive voice command navigation and detailed audio descriptions. It's designed to offer a seamless shopping experience, but it's still a prototype, meaning you can't make purchases yet. I'm…
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Considering buying a wheelchair - should I ask my GP?
Hello my name is Jeff, I was just 17 in 1989 when I had my first back surgery and had to have a second surgery 3 weeks later. I had a 3rd discectomy in 2006 to remove bone which had grown over the original surgical spot. In 2016 surgeons were telling me I would need spinal fixation/fusion and suddenly out of the blue was…
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Nerve issues after Cauda Equina
Hi all. I had discectomy and decompression surgery in December after weeks of 'sciatica' was ignored by doctors ending up with a visit to A&E, an MRI and a diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome. My recovery seemed to be going well but I'm finding i can only sit/stand for a couple of hours before numbness in my legs sets back…
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Hi, my name is Lawhite0151!type 3 achalasia a disability?and has anyone had POEM or Fundoplication?
Hi guys, I have been suffering from achalasia for the past year. Have just found out that I have type 3, Had balloon dilatation 30% but it’s literally only worked by 30%. Consultant has sent me a letter that they are not going to try again with dilation and consulting with surgeons to decide weather to to perform POEM or…