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Osteoarthritis
I have osteoarthritis in both hands hip a bulging disc and nerve damage and osteoarthritis in my spine and osteoarthritis in both knees I am on tramadol and gabapentin.
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I have a brain injury
I have a brain injury. Had meningioma removal in July 2012 then Bacterial Meningitis Oct 2012. Nov 2012 had 2nd opening of skull to mend CSF leak from 1st Operation. Now have seizures, depression and anxiety. I'm now 48 yrs old.
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Adult son with epilepsy
Hi, my 24 year old son was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 11 years old. Just lately he has been having seizures more frequently and this has had a detrimental effect on his confidence. He is currently unemployed and becoming more and more depressed because he is so restricted and cannot live as independently as he…
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Having fibromyalgia and asking for help!
Hello all, I have so many questions and emotions running wild don't know where to start.. All my life I have worked 24/7 years ago my chiropractor warned me of 'abusing' my body, now I feel so lazy, I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic pain and 12months ago and also gave up doing my career due to the pain and…
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TVTO-TVT
I’m not sure if I’m in the right place but does anyone suffer with a CSF Leak and/or a TVTO?
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Fibromyalgia
Hi, I was diagnosed with fibro in 2016 in the Nottinghamshire area and was given a lot of support from the doctor and hospital. I saw a occupational therapist on a regular basis for mental and physical support ,also given aids to help with pain, can you tell me why I can not get this in the Lincolnshire area as cannot even…
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Not sleeping well
Hi all Im new [n this site. Haven't been to sleep again tonight, too much pain from a 3+ year old spinal cord injury and the morphine isnt ×[raking tonight! Then I will sleep most of tomorrow and before I know it another week will have gone by and ill only have gotten out of bed once a day to feed the kitties and birds…
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My health conditions
I have asthma, bronchopulminary aspergillosis, broncheictasis, Fibromyalgia, Interstitial Cystitis, Overactive Bladder Syndrome, pelvic and abdominal adhesions, depression, and anxiety.
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I hope I can talk to other people with the same symptoms - Polio
I had polio in 1954 when I was nearly 1 year old, I can honestly say that I can not remember a day where I have not had a pain of some sort my joints hurt so much and my muscles are disapearing, I found this web site by chance so I hope I can talk to other people with the same symptons.
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What are everyone else's opinion/experience's regarding invisible illnesses?
My disabilities are borderline personality disorder, severe depression, type 2 diabetes (insulin resistant), anxiety and I also have nafld. Who hates the stigma behind type 2 diabetes and mental health? I often get your type 2 diabetic cause your FAT, instead of your fat because you are TYPE 2, then you have the people who…
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For me, what is... The meaning of life?
Apologies, this came out much longer than I expected. Some may remember my story up until some months ago anyway but for those that don't...... The discs between the bones in my spine are ageing and collapsing at roughly double the normal rate. Specialists have never heard of it so obviously GP's haven't either. I have…
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I am looking to socialise more
Hello. I am looking to socialise more. I have Joubert syndrome and I struggle with getting out. And I always feel bad to let people down. I am married and have 2 children but I find it very hard. I like dancing but my balance means I can’t do it very well. I am learning how to use a sewing machine but I’m struggling. Hope…
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Sometimes i get low
I have various medical conditions including a failed right knee replacement. I feel so lonely and frustrated at times... I was dismissed from work due to my health a few years ago, having worked since I was 16yrs old. I’m now in my early 50’s. I have no friends now, or work colleagues to socialise with, and my hobby of…
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lonliness
hi ide like to get chatting with other people in the same position as me and maybe in my area so eventually could meet up for coffee i have osteoartritis have had both hips replaced and disc removal from back.i have to use crutches to walk/stand because of this. i do still drive or use mobility scooter but i dont go out…
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Diabetes and bone problems
Hi there, I'm asking for a friend who finds coming online really hard. She has type 1 diabetes and as a result has had a stroke. She recently had foot pain and has been told at a fracture clinic that it is because of her diabetes. He also said it was rare and that he didn't know anything about it... Which wasn't helpful.…
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Lower back pain
Hi hope someone can point me in the right direction plz ive had lower back pain for some years now but the last year has been hell 2 hoyrs stuck in the bath! 20 mins to get out of a chair ect ect im self employed and have no choise but to keep going no matter how bent and twisted i am and would love to walk straight again!…
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I have fibromyalgia and severe ME, gets pretty lonely
Hi I'm Jayne. I have fibromyalgia and severe ME. I'm in a wheelchair but even though I have my husband and 2 kids are 14 and 25 I hardly go out. Lost friends due to my illness so it gets pretty lonely .
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just been diagnosed with FND, need advice on what happens next.
As you can guess i live in Skipton, just been diagnosed with FND, need advice on what happens next.
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do heavy periods make symptom of me worse.
hi all. I feel like I have gone back 4 years. I haven't had too many problems with my for the last couple of years but over the last week it has been unbearable! I have had to start using my crutches again to steady myself. I am really struggling, I am starting the menopause and am having a very heavy period. I was just…
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3 months of a nightmare
January 2nd 2019 i woke up and it felt like something was stuck in my throat. 2 days before this i had a really nasty flu puking and all. I went to emergency had cat scans xray nithing found as time goes on my neck starts hurting also so on my own i make an app with my neurosurgeon i had back surger in 09 im thinking maybe…