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  1. Pneumonia

    I went down with pneumonia on News Years Day. I had no prior warning, no cold, cough or even sniffles. I was feeling well New Years Eve and had even been out.

    The ....

  2. Our right to die?

    I have Parkinson's and i'd like to think that if my disease get's too bad I can choose on whether to carry on or ask for help to die. Knowing that I can ask for ....

  3. Polymyalgia Rheumatica

    I was diagnosed with PMR 5 years ago and have been taking predisilone (steroid) since then. I have managed to get down to 8mg per day but have found it almost impossible ....

  4. Trochanteric bursitis & Polymyalgia help

    My 83 yr mum diagnosed early 2013 with Polymyalgia. Responded to initial pred dose of 40mg dropped to 30mg after a week and gradually reduced to 20mg Then 8 weeks ....

  5. Shifting attacks of Polymyalgia

    I am new to this site and find reading other patients' reports both comforing and helpful.

    I have had PMR for ten years but was not diagnosed early. A Rheumatologist ....

  6. Does anyone have any thoughts on my blood results?

    I am in the UK and also a Coeliac.

    Haemoglobin 11.3 (normal for non pregnant female 12-15)

    Red blood cell 3.84 (normal female 4.2-5.4)

    Total white cell ....

  7. How to cope with abortion?

    I am 24 and recently found out I was pregnant. I have been with my boyfriend for two years but we both feel it is too early to consider parenting as we have no financial ....

  8. READ THIS. An explanation and solution to a common cause of Prostatitis

    I've had Chronic Prostatitis and recovered from it. My journey was long and hellish. What I am going to pass on has been earn't in blood and tears.

    My view.

    Chronic ....

  9. Is it a worm?

    Today I passed what looked like a noodle that was about 3in long. It was slightly thinner at both ends and was flat, it did not appear to be segmented. At first ....

  10. premature puberty

    i went through premature puberty, but my mom ignored it. I started showing breasts and pubic hair at 7. i had my first period at 9 and a half. i achieved my adult ....

  11. PMR/GCA and Sore Feet!

    Just a quick question to all of you fellow PMR/GCA sufferers out there - has anyone suffered with pain in the soles of the feet (the ball area). Have been suffering ....

  12. PLANTAR FACIITIS NIGHTMARE!!!

    At the beginning of the year I bought a treadmill, I absolutely loved it and was addicted to it everyday for my fast powerwalks! I was toning up, losing inches and ....

  13. PMR-GCA (and other) website addresses

    The website for PMR-GCA NE can be found at www.pmr-gca-northeast.org.uk

    The forums within the NE site are here - pmrandgca.forumup.co.uk

    Other useful sites:

    PMR-GCA ....

  14. pompholyx

    my 11 months daughter has pigmentation on hands ,legs and trunk with some granular roughness. she was getting blisters when she was 7 days oldbut now blisters are ....

  15. B12 deficiency

    Hi

    I went to the doctor a few times over the last few years for being tired and run down (ulcers, cold sores etc). I began to lose concentration and feel down, ....

  16. Quickly diagnosed ....I think

    I've added my story in the brief history , had all the symptoms five weeks ago and blood tests three weeks ago ...my esr was 84 not that I knew what an esr was or ....

  17. allergic to lyrica

    off to see the doctor again this coming monday. I seen a health nurse yesterday and she said I am allergic to the lyrica the rhuematologist put me on. I am itchy ....

  18. Need Help with Pruritis Ani

    I'm almost 24 years old and for about 6-7 years I've suffered from on again/off again Pruritis Ani. I can't seem to get it to go away, although I do get periods ....

  19. Debilitating pain in my ribs, chest and back whilst on crutches. Is this the cause?

    Hi,

    I have been suffering from what I can only describe as excruciating pain in the left side of my ribs, chest and upper back.

    I currently am on crutches ....

  20. I Cured my Pruitis Ani

    My pruitis ani started this year in January. I had been a bit itchy for a while but one night I had diahorrea and that triggered it off really badly.

    There were ....

  21. Has anyone tried acupuncture?

    Hi there, what a relief to read that other people suffer from this HORRIBLE thing! I've had it for 2 years. It's gotten much better in the last 2 months and I attribute ....

  22. Beline Capsules

    Hi All,

    Have not posted anything for a long time but that does not mean I am not still one of the happy band of supporters smile . I have been reducing the pred doses ....

  23. Polymyalgia steroid use.

    What are the implications of not taking steroids? I have had PMR for 6 months and have just been

    prescribed the usual ...prednisolone by my Rheumatologist. I ....

  24. Post polio syndrome

    Contracted polio at age 4/5 months old in 1955. Recovered except for right leg/hip however have led a normal and active life, including bearing 2 sons, until I ....

  25. PMR

    after blood tests my Doctor says I have P.M.R.He has given me Prednisolone for 12 days. Starting with 30mg aday down to 5mg for the last 2 days. I work 12 hour shifts ....

  26. I am diagnosied with PVT 2 months ago. Now what??

    I am diagonies with PVT 2 months ago. After 2 months of pain in abdomen. First I went to A&E and after xray they said it was chest infection and prescribed antibiotics, ....

  27. PBC

    Hi

    I was diagnosed with PBC September 2007. My bones hurt and my joints ache I also feel exhausted. I pace myself during the day but do feel as if someone is ....

  28. The Truth About Chronic Pancreatitis

    The truth is people I'm sorry to say that Doctors don't really care about you and couldn’t care less how sick you get. Most of them have no passion for their job ....

  29. Can a Nuclear medicine scan detect pe

    I had a PE last August, and I'm still out of breath when I walk etc. Today I've had a Nuclear medicine scan. Would they be able to see any problems like another ....

  30. Contributors' Brief Histories

    A thread for users to put a precis of their story.

    EMIS Moderator

  31. PTSD after childbirth

    In 2004 I had a very traumatic experience when my son was born. I had a caesarian section which was followed by a short and sharp bleed. I suffered kidney failure ....

  32. panic attacks

    sad hi

    i had my first panic attack on sunday. and my chest still feels tight and i feel pancky all the time . my doctor gave me betablocker and i am

    frighten ....

  33. diagnoses

    23 year old pregnant, fainted twice in last two days, stomach pains , glucose and protein in urine? could someone please tell me what this could be?

  34. FOOTPAIN could it be plantar fasciitis

    it started off as full on pain in the arch of my foot now mainly tingling and almost like pins and needles i went 2 a walk in centre as one saturday the pain was ....

  35. Dont be filled with horror

    I am relatively young to have this was 58 when diagnosed and have had polymyalga for one and half years. Have had quite a few ups and downs but prenisolone gave ....

144 Conditions P topics

  1. Paediatric
  2. Paget's Disease Of Breast
  3. Pain
  4. Pain In Foot
  5. Pain On Intercourse
  6. Palliation And Terminal Care
  7. Palpitations
  8. Pancreatic Cancer
  9. Pancreatic Disorders
  10. Panic Disorder
  11. Panton-valentine Leukocidin (pvl) P
  12. Parasitic Worm Infections
  13. Parenteral Form Anticoagulants
  14. Parkinson's Disease
  15. Paronychia
  16. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria
  17. Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
  18. Parvoviruses
  19. Patient Currently Pregnant
  20. Patient Support
  21. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
  22. Pectus Carinatum
  23. Pediculosis
  24. Pelvic Abscesses
  25. Pelvic Fracture
  26. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  27. Pelvic Pain
  28. Pemphigoid
  29. Pemphigoid Gestationis (pg)
  30. Pemphigus Vulgaris
  31. Penile Cancer
  32. Peptic Inflammation And Ulcer Disease
  33. Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
  34. Pericarditis
  35. Perioral Dermatitis
  36. Peripheral Oedema
  37. Peritonsillar Abscess
  38. Pernicious Anaemia
  39. Personality Disorders And Psychopathy
  40. Pes Cavus
  41. Pet Allergy
  42. Peutz-jeghers Syndrome
  43. Phaeochromocytoma
  44. Pharyngeal Pouch
  45. Phenylketonuria (pku)
  46. Phobias
  47. Photodermatoses
  48. Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses
  49. Pill Problems
  50. Pilonidal Sinus
  51. Pineal Gland
  52. Pipelle Sampling
  53. Pituitary Apoplexy
  54. Pituitary Tumours
  55. Pityriasis Lichenoides
  56. Pityriasis Rosea
  57. Pityriasis Versicolor
  58. Placenta And Placental Problems
  59. Plain X Rays
  60. Plantar Fasciitis
  61. Plantar Warts
  62. Pleural Effusion
  63. Pleurisy
  64. Pneumococcal Vaccine
  65. Pneumonia
  66. Pneumothorax
  67. Poems Syndrome
  68. Poisoning
  69. Polyarteritis Nodosa
  70. Polyarthritis
  71. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  72. Polycythaemia
  73. Polycythaemia Rubra Vera
  74. Polymorphous Light Eruption (ple)
  75. Polymyalgia Rheumatica and GCA
  76. Polymyositis
  77. Pompe's Glycogen Storage Disease
  78. Pompholyx
  79. Portal Hypertension
  80. Port-wine Stain
  81. Post Herpetic Neuralgia
  82. Post Menopausal Bleeding (pmb)
  83. Post Myocardial Infarction Syndrome
  84. Post Natal Depression
  85. Post Polio Syndrome
  86. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  87. Posterior Leucoencephalopathy Syndrome
  88. Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
  89. Post-inflammatory Hypopigmentation Of Skin
  90. Postmaturity
  91. Postpartum Haemorrhage
  92. Potter's Syndrome
  93. Pre-conception Counselling
  94. Pregnancy
  95. Premature Puberty
  96. Premature Rupture Of Membranes
  97. Premenstrual Syndrome
  98. Presbyacusis
  99. Prescribing
  100. Pressure Sores
  101. Preterm Babies
  102. Preterm Labour
  103. Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
  104. Primary Antibody Deficiency
  105. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  106. Primary Care And General Practice
  107. Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
  108. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
  109. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  110. Proctalgia
  111. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
  112. Prolapsed Cord
  113. Prolapsed Lumbar Disc
  114. Prostate Cancer
  115. Prostate Problems
  116. Prostate Specific Antigen
  117. Prostatitis
  118. Protein C Deficiency
  119. Protein-losing Enteropathy
  120. Proteinuria
  121. Proton Pump Inhibitors
  122. Prurigo Nodularis
  123. Pruritus Ani
  124. Pruritus Vulvae
  125. Pseudogout
  126. Pseudomembranous Colitis
  127. Pseudomonas
  128. Psoriasis
  129. Psoriatic Arthropathy
  130. Psychiatric Assessment
  131. Psychological Treatment
  132. Psychotic Disorder
  133. Ptosis Of Eyelid
  134. Puberty
  135. Pubic Lice
  136. Pulmonary Embolism
  137. Pulmonary Fibrosis
  138. Pulmonary Hypoplasia
  139. Pulmonary Mucormycosis
  140. Purpura
  141. Pustular Psoriasis
  142. Pyelonephritis
  143. Pyloric Stenosis
  144. Pyoderma Gangrenosum

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