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Grief about your health condition or disability
Hi I have always been disabled but recently became severely ill and became even more physically disabled as well. I've had chronic fatigue for 2 years and 4 months now due to long covid. I can't work and had to drop out of university 2 years ago (though I hope to go back this year). And I don't have many friends anymore as…
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Hi, my name is Amorsolo! hoping that i could learn more about spinal stenosis
Hello everyone.I join this forum hoping that i could learn more about spinal stenosis. Compare experiences and undertand the right treament. iam 65 years okd male and obviously have spinal stenosis in my L5 as sgown in my MRI last year…
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Any insights on life with a rare Neurological condition (Complex Heriditary SpastIc Paraplegia)?
Hi- I've had increasing leg/arm and (overwhelmingly) back pain for 20 or so years. Also punishing fatigue, intolerance of heat etc-essentially all the neuro goodies. Various MRI's have shown considerable Cerebellar atrophy, again getting progressively worse. I was misdiagnosed with ME/CFS in 2015, having been (finally)…
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Hello, just been diagnosed with Emphysema
Emphysema ,just diagnosed, what next
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Hi, my name is Pinkpoppi! Been referred for a MRI
I’m scared as I’m waiting for blood test results then neurologist will decide next steps. I went for normal physio appointment and came out with neurology appointment for an hour later. MRI showed disintegrated bone on my neck with hardly any fluid left. Only my husband knows until we have more info and I swing between…
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Hi, my name is janey001! young adult amputees
Are there any young adult amputees here from the Sheffield area please?
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Hi, my name is scrappydoo1967! I’m an MS sufferer and don’t know what help is available
I’m an MS sufferer and don’t know what help is available to me, is there anyone out there that knows?
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Fibromyalgia
I was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and I would love to know of any coping mechanisms that people may have found helpful? I suffer a great deal with pain, heat, and swelling in my hands and the only thing that seems to help are arthritis compression gloves. If I wear them at night, my pain levels in the morning are…
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Hi, my name is Stan2016! I'm scheduled for cervical disc replacement in 2 weeks
hello, I m scheduled for cervical disc replacememnt in 2 weeks. I had moderate left arm /triceps pain for about a month, and occasional pins/needles in left hand. had MRI, which showed herniated disc and stenosis in November 22. Howver since thne my symptoms are gone. I sometimes have slight shoulder ache after swimming.…
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Hi, my name is Marlow73! I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in January this year and had to wait 6 months before being referred to a specialist. I’m now on their waiting list which is 18 weeks before being offered an appointment. My symptoms are getting worse and just feel very isolated and noticing my mental health getting worse , so…
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Central sleep apnea
Hello, I’m wondering if anyone else with central sleep apnea can help me with any tips or anything that will help me sleep, currently waiting on an appointment at the sleep clinic, but any help as I’m new to this would be much appreciated.
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Diverticulitis or not !?!?!?
Hello there, Please can someone help me as I'm starting to feel desparate about the pain I have. It started on my left side on my back about the level of my waist, it moved to the side then the front. The pain is like an ache and a stitch it is mostly at the front but today it has moved back to the back and the front. I…
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Hi, my name is AmandaB1971! just diagnosed with severe Irlen Syndrome
Hi I’m new around here, just diagnosed with severe Irlen Syndrome so just looking to learn about others with similar lives experience.
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Spinal anaesthetic
In June i'm having a full knee replacement, they will give me a 'spinal block' anaesthetic. The op is likely to take an hour and a half. Has anyone experienced this? What is it like? Apparently this is now routine instead of general anaesthetics. My worry is for the unfamiliar as i do 100% trust the surgery team. Maybe im…
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Hello I’m a newbie:)
Joined up yesterday and have been working out how to use the site. Doing ok lol i am 50 years old and I have been blind over ten years. I have had eye problems since birth. I live on my own with a Bengal cat called Mo. I have also got schizophrenia (since I was 17) I’m currently unemployed and receiving full pip and esa! I…
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Laser eye surgery
Hi all just wondering if anyone has had laser eye surgery and if so what was your experiences ? im thinking about having it done but 2 things are stopping me, the halo around lights at night and the dry eyes love to hear from anyone that’s had it done
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Leg lenght discrepancy due to fractured leg.
Hi everyone i hope you are all keeping well. I'm Andy a 55 year old male that had a motorcycle accident 30 years ago and am still paying the price unfortunately. It has been established recently that i am in need of a hip replacement operation as all my cushioning in my hip has deteriorated over the years, and also my…
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Hi, my name is Kate_Spratt! newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia
Im newly diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and its been a bit weird to get my head around after so many years of pain. Hope everyone is having a good day!
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Hi, my name is kathydreyer! Got spinal Stim 5/4. Dr implanted near bra line on back
Got spinal Stim 5/4. Dr implanted near bra line on back . Still swollen but not red. Anyone have that?
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Council not carrying out repairs
I made a report to my council that my toilet was broken. With no response after 6 days I phoned them. 2 days later, a plumber visits and tells me they will fit a new one. With no action after 12 days I phone them, requesting a call back from the repair team. With no response after 5 hours I call back, only to be told that…
