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Droxia vs Hydrea
I've been treated with Hydroxyurea (hydrea) 500mg for PV since December 2021. Due to stomach issues in March 2023 the HU was decreased to every other day. I did fine on this dosage. My #s stayed pretty much normal & eventually my hemoglobin and hematocrit were actually on the low side of normal so
I've been treated with Hydroxyurea (hydrea) 500mg for PV since December 2021. Due to stomach issues in March 2023 the HU was decreased to every other day. I did fine on this dosage. My #s stayed pretty much normal & eventually my hemoglobin and hematocrit were actually on the low side of normal so
ERei
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MPN Voice
2 days ago
DVT with intravenous AB
On Friday, I had a PICC line inserted into my right arm to administer Ceftazidime ABs every 24 hours by Hospital at Home nurses. My hand hurt from the moment the line was inserted and by Tuesday, I was experiencing numbness and pins and needles. Long story short, I had an ultrasound and a four inch
On Friday, I had a PICC line inserted into my right arm to administer Ceftazidime ABs every 24 hours by Hospital at Home nurses. My hand hurt from the moment the line was inserted and by Tuesday, I was experiencing numbness and pins and needles. Long story short, I had an ultrasound and a four inch
Poirette
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 days ago
Anti-coag query please
Hi. I wondered if anyone could give me someone with more knowledge than me about anti-coagulation could give me some perspective please. Newly diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. Have been max 5 eps a year all resolving with max several hours. My Chads vascs (spelling?!) score is 2 so cardiologist has prescribed
Hi. I wondered if anyone could give me someone with more knowledge than me about anti-coagulation could give me some perspective please. Newly diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. Have been max 5 eps a year all resolving with max several hours. My Chads vascs (spelling?!) score is 2 so cardiologist has prescribed
Joeyy06
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
5 days ago
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First appointment with nhs Rheumy
Hi, I had my first nhs appointment with the Rheumy who is based at the same health centre as the one I have seen privately. He did say to me that he was aware that I had seen one, I had already had my bloods done prior to the appointment. He said my RF was 170 which is high, he gave me two booklets
Hi, I had my first nhs appointment with the Rheumy who is based at the same health centre as the one I have seen privately. He did say to me that he was aware that I had seen one, I had already had my bloods done prior to the appointment. He said my RF was 170 which is high, he gave me two booklets
Wonderfullifeandmore
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PMRGCAuk
8 days ago
Chemo Side Effects
On lupron since 2011, recurrance, SPLASH TRIAL, Provenge NOv 2023. Strarted on Taxatere (doxcetel) in March. My MO put me on an 18 infusion schedule (I believe 1/2 normal dose) because of my age, 84. I get infused ever week for 3 weeks, then 1 week off and continue for 28 infusions. I have had 6 infusions
On lupron since 2011, recurrance, SPLASH TRIAL, Provenge NOv 2023. Strarted on Taxatere (doxcetel) in March. My MO put me on an 18 infusion schedule (I believe 1/2 normal dose) because of my age, 84. I get infused ever week for 3 weeks, then 1 week off and continue for 28 infusions. I have had 6 infusions
Joeym1040
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 days ago
Hemosiderin staining?
Hi, Has anyone else experienced this? I’ve woken up today with rust like staining, mainly on my left hand with a little on my right. No logical cause from anything I’ve touched. Googling seems to suggest it is hemosiderin staining, though they are mainly US sites. This could make sense as I still
Hi, Has anyone else experienced this? I’ve woken up today with rust like staining, mainly on my left hand with a little on my right. No logical cause from anything I’ve touched. Googling seems to suggest it is hemosiderin staining, though they are mainly US sites. This could make sense as I still
Allotmental
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Vasculitis UK
15 days ago
Hydration (again)
Following yesterday’s post, I’m puzzled why we need to obsessively drink so much water for good cardiac health if we have atrial fibrillation and take anticoagulants. I try to drink 2 litres a day but it’s becoming very inconvenient, because of urinary frequency, urgency and nocturia. No gp or consultant
Following yesterday’s post, I’m puzzled why we need to obsessively drink so much water for good cardiac health if we have atrial fibrillation and take anticoagulants. I try to drink 2 litres a day but it’s becoming very inconvenient, because of urinary frequency, urgency and nocturia. No gp or consultant
Rambler398
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
15 days ago
Newbie help for my partner
Hi All, My wife has just been diagnosed with raynauds by the doctor ... her hands get so cold they hurt and so do her feet How do you all manage it in the colder months?... tips, tricks, products We've suspected she had it for a while but it's gotten worse and painful when she warms up. Shes against
Hi All, My wife has just been diagnosed with raynauds by the doctor ... her hands get so cold they hurt and so do her feet How do you all manage it in the colder months?... tips, tricks, products We've suspected she had it for a while but it's gotten worse and painful when she warms up. Shes against
Chip_y2kuk
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Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
16 days ago
Eliquis for Antiphospholipid syndrome?
I had a pulmonary embolism and was prescribed Eliquis 5 mg 2xday. Does anyone else take Eliquis for pulmonary embolism? Are you experiencing any side effects?
I had a pulmonary embolism and was prescribed Eliquis 5 mg 2xday. Does anyone else take Eliquis for pulmonary embolism? Are you experiencing any side effects?
LavenderLemonade
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Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
17 days ago
apixiban and tumeric
I stopped taking tumeric and related supplements when I started taking apixiban on advice of Anti-Coagulation clinic. As a result of stopping tumeric, i got really bad joint pains over past four years. Is there really a possibility that I can actually take tumeric while taking apixiban? I do
I stopped taking tumeric and related supplements when I started taking apixiban on advice of Anti-Coagulation clinic. As a result of stopping tumeric, i got really bad joint pains over past four years. Is there really a possibility that I can actually take tumeric while taking apixiban? I do
kayberry
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
17 days ago
Work on healing balance
My balance is no longer a major issue. I am working on improving it. I do work on my core. I consider my balance issues to be a neurological issue. I balance on both feet or one foot and focus on one point. Then I move my eyes back and forth in focus and same up and down. I also move my head to change
My balance is no longer a major issue. I am working on improving it. I do work on my core. I consider my balance issues to be a neurological issue. I balance on both feet or one foot and focus on one point. Then I move my eyes back and forth in focus and same up and down. I also move my head to change
WIZARD6787
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
18 days ago
Diagnosed with Venous thromboembolism
End of last year I felt really bad and over Xmas time really struggling to breath at times. Wen to the doctor and was diagnosed with High Blood pressure. I was already on tablets so they gave me a higher doses of Candesartan. First week in January my leg really started to hurt and as I had Deep Vein
End of last year I felt really bad and over Xmas time really struggling to breath at times. Wen to the doctor and was diagnosed with High Blood pressure. I was already on tablets so they gave me a higher doses of Candesartan. First week in January my leg really started to hurt and as I had Deep Vein
esquin
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Anticoagulation Support
19 days ago
Anticoagulant changes
I wonder if any of you can advise me please on anticoagulants. I have been on Apixaban for some years and recently when I have had my repeat prescription from the pharmacy the manufacturer of Apixaban has changed four times. With the last one I experienced light headedness and with all of them tiredness
I wonder if any of you can advise me please on anticoagulants. I have been on Apixaban for some years and recently when I have had my repeat prescription from the pharmacy the manufacturer of Apixaban has changed four times. With the last one I experienced light headedness and with all of them tiredness
Ashburton51
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
19 days ago
alcohol with permanent AF
I am in permanent AF controlled with apixoban and verapamil have never had more than Ihalf a glass of wine probably a week however since being diagnosed have not touched any as am paranoid about making things worse a a chemist told me I was being overcautious when I asked about garlic does any one
I am in permanent AF controlled with apixoban and verapamil have never had more than Ihalf a glass of wine probably a week however since being diagnosed have not touched any as am paranoid about making things worse a a chemist told me I was being overcautious when I asked about garlic does any one
KelliEAnniE
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
21 days ago
Incidence of Large Vessel Vasculitis in late diagnosis of PMR
When I read members’ experiences of prompt PMR diagnoses I’m truly pleased for them but I have to admit to feeling a degree of envy. My diagnosis arrived ‘only’ five months after onset of symptoms; I say ‘only’ because I know that for others the wait was far, far longer: PMRpro, for example, was without
When I read members’ experiences of prompt PMR diagnoses I’m truly pleased for them but I have to admit to feeling a degree of envy. My diagnosis arrived ‘only’ five months after onset of symptoms; I say ‘only’ because I know that for others the wait was far, far longer: PMRpro, for example, was without
123-go
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PMRGCAuk
23 days ago
Sore stomach on apixaban
I’ve been on apixaban for just over 2 months and have 3 weeks to go, then 4 weeks off before a d dimer blood test. I’ve had awful stomach cramps for a couple of weeks, blood in stools and leaking watery blood like I’m wetting myself (lovely picture!). The doctor is sending me for the fast track bladder
I’ve been on apixaban for just over 2 months and have 3 weeks to go, then 4 weeks off before a d dimer blood test. I’ve had awful stomach cramps for a couple of weeks, blood in stools and leaking watery blood like I’m wetting myself (lovely picture!). The doctor is sending me for the fast track bladder
Florrie2
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Anticoagulation Support
25 days ago
Ahhaaaa! Ladies and Gents- Leg pain when walking? Result!!
Hello All. I should have been in Morocco for a couple of weeks at the beginning of April. But, alas, it was not to be. I had an appointment for a Doppla test at my local community hospital on the 25th March. "This will be a breeze" I very wrongly assumed. This test measures your blood pressure in your
Hello All. I should have been in Morocco for a couple of weeks at the beginning of April. But, alas, it was not to be. I had an appointment for a Doppla test at my local community hospital on the 25th March. "This will be a breeze" I very wrongly assumed. This test measures your blood pressure in your
sheenah
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Thyroid UK
25 days ago
Thinning Hair
I’ve been taking Rivaroxaban with Flecainide and Adizem for AFib. My hair has become noticeable thinner. My Consultant has just changed my Rivaroxaban to Apixaban which also has hair loss as a side effect. Does anyone have this problem and are you able to recommend anything to help? I’m 76 years old
I’ve been taking Rivaroxaban with Flecainide and Adizem for AFib. My hair has become noticeable thinner. My Consultant has just changed my Rivaroxaban to Apixaban which also has hair loss as a side effect. Does anyone have this problem and are you able to recommend anything to help? I’m 76 years old
PAP48
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
27 days ago
Motion Sickness
At the ripe old age of 77, I will be taking my first cruise this summer with my children and grandchildren. I'm trying to be prepared for anything so I asked my doctor about medications for motion sickness. He said I would not be able to use the patch that is worn behind the ear because it can cause
At the ripe old age of 77, I will be taking my first cruise this summer with my children and grandchildren. I'm trying to be prepared for anything so I asked my doctor about medications for motion sickness. He said I would not be able to use the patch that is worn behind the ear because it can cause
JudyMarieC
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 month ago
Side Effects of Hydrea?
Ho everyone, I had a stroke last year which led to them discovering that I am Jak2 positive. I was initial put onto Pegasus, but that had horrendous side effects and was then put onto Hydrea. Almost since first getting put onto Hydrea, there have been a bunch of different things that I feel can
Ho everyone, I had a stroke last year which led to them discovering that I am Jak2 positive. I was initial put onto Pegasus, but that had horrendous side effects and was then put onto Hydrea. Almost since first getting put onto Hydrea, there have been a bunch of different things that I feel can
TyronR
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MPN Voice
1 month ago
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