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Hi, my name is PatriciaAnn! BP meds changed. Fingernails have gone black.
About 5 weeks ago a locum GP in Spain changed my BP meds to Olmesartan/Amlodipino/Hidroclorotiazida 40mg/5mg/12.5mg as my other med was not controlling my blood pressure. Since then I have gradually felt very unwell with breathing problems, dry cough, palpitations, pains in chest, headaches, dizziness, feeling weak, nausea…
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Hi, my name is ClaireS! I think I may have EDS, but can’t get the GP to take me seriously
hi, I’m new to the forum so not sure what to say really, but im looking for some advice on something but not sure where to start really. thanks
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Knee scooters
Good evening everybody 🙂 My mobility is very poor, indoors and out. My condition in generalised, affecting most on my body. Over the years, I've failed to use almost everything mobility - related from crutches to disability scooter. I can manage a rollater walker for short distances but it's getting harder. I'm wondering…
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**** weeks of waiting since my Spinal Surgery referral.
I would normally consider myself as a patient person. After 4 years of waiting to even get a referral for spinal surgery for my scoliosis, I was referred to The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital to see a surgeon. That was in March 2024. After the longest wait, I saw a consultant in November 2024. I wasn’t examined, and no…
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Hi, my name is Barrington! I don't really know much about Crohn's, does anyone have any info?
Hi, i've just received a diagnosis I have Crohn's. It has completely confused me, I was having tests for something else, pleased it has been picked up in those tests. I don't really know much about Crohn's apart from reading online. Any advice or thoughts, would much be appriciated. Thanks x
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Sudden Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Worse
Hi everyone. I’m new here. I’m looking for a bit of reassurance if possible. Flew back from holiday at the weekend with a cold which meant that my ears didn’t pop and were very sore and deaf after landing. I saw an audiologist yesterday who has diagnosed retracted ear drums in both ears with the right being worse and he…
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Scared
I'm worried that having cerebral palsy a developmental delay and a learning disability. Will cause problems within the community when I don't mean to
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Spinal stenosis & SEL spinal epidural lipamatosis, I'm in so much pain, need people that understand
I have spinal stenosis and also SEL spinal epidural lipamatosis I do know I am overweight but I need people that understand where I am coming from I’m in so much pain.
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Cervical spinal stenosis & spondylosis
Hi all hope you’re okay! My MRI: Advanced spondylotic changes at the age of 35, at C4/5 and C5/6 with severe right C5 C4 foraminal stenosis compressing the existing right C5 root and accounting for C5 radiculopathy. Minor left C4/5 and bilateral C5/6 foraminal stenosis. This was diagnosed in Sept 24, and I was referred for…
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Hi, my name is macca57! I'm walking ok but shake alot and I was wondering if cannabis oil would help
Hi to everyone I had a stroke when I was 21 which was 47yrs ago and it affected my left hand side,then last October I had another one affecting my right hand side I'm walking ok but shake alot and I was wondering if cannabis oil would help alleviate the shakes Thank you
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Has Your Arthritis Worsened after Having Covid
Morning All, Hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend. This is just a general question as my arthritis has considerably worsened after catching Covid. Have there been any studies of this and is there anyone else who feels the same? Thanks so much :)
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Spinal stabilisation surgery for L2 burst fracture
Hi Everyone, I'm here for some advice I guess! I fell down my stairs at the beginning of December 2024 and this caused a burst fracture of my L2 and a spinal canal reduction of 35%. I was given a brace to wear for 2 weeks to see if my spine would stabilise, but sadly this didn't work - my L2 collapsed further and so I had…
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Pain query
My regular physio practitioner has left the area and I signed up with a new fella. Had the first appointment over the telephone. He said something that I find odd. He asked why I can't and don't do certain everyday bodily movements that we all would normally do ,twisting, bending, even Jogging - I explained "Because it's…
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Sight loss
I retired 8 years ago and approximately 3 years later started to lose my sight (no diagnosis) and I find it hard at times to deal with this. Is there anyone else on this platform in a similar position and how do they cope?
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Viv introducing himself. Does anyone know when new medication is come out for PPMS?
Hi my names Viv and I am new and have ms thats why I am on Scope. What medication is new in 2025? The Southend Hospital not giving me any new medication for my ms as I simply do not meet the criteria. Does anyone know when new medication is come out for PPMS?
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The amputation of my lower left leg below the knee in 2005
The amputation of my lower left leg below the knee in 2005 was tough and I overcame it. It was during my 3rd tour in Iraq during combat which there was heavy firing. Was with the unit running around and then felt one bullet hit me, then a 2nd one finally following the final 3rd one which I did fall. It did hurt and I was…
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Wrexham Meet Up with CP Network and Cerebral Palsy Adult Advice UK
We're excited to launch the Wrexham Cerebral Palsy get together. Monday 12 May 2025 from 9am. Please let us know in the comments below, if you are attending. Many thanks.
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Tendonitis - has anyone successfully applied for "Continuing Health Care"?
I was wondering whether any of you lot had successfully applied for "Continuing Health Care" ? I have been told by my surgeon that despite my shoulder arthritis causing me intense pain and locking up and getting worse - tendonitis. The option of an operation is not there, because of the recovery being hindered by overuse…
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Vasodilater tablets and periphal artery disease
Does anyone take vasodilater tablets for PAD and have they helped
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Hi, my name is marcol! I am a widow of 4 years now and disabled … I need to exercise as so unfit...
hello, I am a widow of 4 years now and disabled … I need to exercise as so unfit! But as my legs and hips object strongly to moving and holding me up I need advice on what to do to build up my upper body!
