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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…
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Hi, my name is floss66! Husband is in a wheelchair after a stroke.
hello! My husband is now wheelchair reliant due to a severe stroke 7 months ago . We are struggling to find people in similar situation to talk to . It is very isolating and we would love to hear similar stories and how you overcame the challenges.
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hi my name is paul. I have HNPP with tip toe walking
hi everyone im paul and i have HNPP with tip toe walking. iv had this for around 3 years and i must say things can be difficult with my balance and the odd trip up, i can hardly stand without burning on my feet and the neuropathic pain is getting worse bit by bit i have got enhanced on both pip elements but dont get out…
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partial hearing loss
Hello, I'm asking for your help, I can't describe everything because my problem goes back 5 years. The point is that my current GP doesn't allow clinical tests, because then there's no need to make a diagnosis. He constantly accuses me of ""I'm just exploiting the system"" or sanctions me with the medicine I'm constantly…
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Shingles
Hi I am sue and new on here I got shingles on January 1st 2025 this is my second time of having this I am 64 now still have a lot of pain and itching which drives me mad also I am numb across my left shoulder blade and armpit still after 7 months tried most pain killers nothing helps also pain across my breast bone so…
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Has anyone got Multiple Scerocis
I am Vivman i have got Multiplr Scerocis. Has anyone in Scope online community got Multiple Sclerosis?
