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TCPO2 results

By ziggyinla · Posted 2:04 am
Discussion in Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) · 0 replies
I have a question about TCPO2 testing to measure the oxygen profusion levels on the surface of the skin. My father had the test done in the dorsal and ankle areas of his foot to check if his wound would ...

life is hard

By frogswithclutter · New reply yesterday at 4:01 pm
Journal · 9 replies
Right now my life is so hard. My husband has a feeding tube for gastro paresis and is in chronic pain. Our gastro doctor believes my husband can work. He can not even sleep in a bed or sit in a regular ...

New Folks

By everyday · Posted yesterday at 3:47 pm
Journal · 0 replies
Hello To All The New Members: Don't lose heart if your request for info is not addressed quickly. We are so glad your here and keep posting. Give as much info about yourself and issues as you feel comfortable ...

Works For Me

By everyday · Posted yesterday at 3:41 pm
Journal · 0 replies
Sometimes when your on Prednisone you have all these beautiful bruises on your body and your face gets white heads or pimples. Here's a tip that might work for you. I buy the netting scrubby and use a ...

Breakthrough on Hulu

By 2young4this · New reply August 30, 2010
Journal · 3 replies
Thankfully you can view all the episodes of Tony Robbins' inspiring program Breakthrough on Hulu.com for a limited time (it was cancelled on NBC after 2 episodes which is one of the most unfortunate broadcasting ...

Compression stockings- such a fashion statement

By dleach · New reply August 30, 2010
Discussion in Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) · 6 replies
My leg had been feeling pretty good. I had not had to wear my lovely compression stocking for a couple of months. But it seems that it will become a part of my summer fashion again. Should I bedazzle ...

Chronic venous insufficiency from massage

By veingrief · New reply August 28, 2010
Discussion in Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) · 1 reply
Has anyone ever gotten varicose veins or other vein damage from a massage? Ever since I received a rigorous massage, I have been getting a lot of varicose veins and pain in my legs and feet. In addition ...

Diagnosis?

By ldsgirl76 · New reply August 28, 2010
Journal · 13 replies
Well, I finally had a doctor tell me he had a diagnosis. My neurologist said that his diagnosis for me is Multiple Sclerosis, but then right after he says this he mentions that I should get a second opinion ...

Herbal help for Venous Insuffiency (CVI)

By pamjoy · Posted August 28, 2010
Discussion in Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) · 0 replies
Hi all... I see the previous discussion about CVI was closed so I'm starting a new one because I've had good success improving my CVI with an herbal supplement formula made of Horse Chestnut, Gotu Kola ...

need information to help me

By Janlook · Posted August 27, 2010
Discussion in Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) · 0 replies
My legs hurt so bad when I walk I can't stand it any more. I had a nerve damage test , MRI's, xrays, went to a neurologist nothing the disc are not that bad and no nerve damage. but i am still in pain ...

Autoimmune

By everyday · New reply August 27, 2010
Journal · 2 replies
I was messing around on the internet and ran across the Canada version of an autoimmune site. They had patient tips and I compaired what I knew and one fact stood out for me. When you start coming off ...

A few more words about privacy

By Brian · New reply August 27, 2010
Journal · 76 replies
All of us at Inspire care a great deal about your privacy and work hard to ensure the information you trust us with is kept safe. We designed Inspire so that you have complete control over how your personal ...

As things change they pretty much stay the same

By everyday · New reply August 26, 2010
Journal · 6 replies
I noticed some days run into other days that run into weeks that run into months and now are running into years. I promised myself that I would live just for this moment and not try to goal set to far ...

New hope

By rhinoldy · New reply August 21, 2010
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We recently came back from a trip to Chgo. to see some new dr's. My husband has been receiving IV Cytoxan tx since Jan. & they haven't been able to stop the progression of his neurosarcoidosis/vasculitis ...

imuran

By frogswithclutter · New reply August 18, 2010
Journal · 5 replies
went off imuran because my liver is enlarged. I am feelin every muscle. If you just touch me it hurts. It was time. I am a little upset about all the new findings even though they are not telling me I ...

pain at night

By frogswithclutter · New reply August 18, 2010
Journal · 7 replies
keep waking up in total pain. It makes me scared to sleep at night. I wake up with night sweats and pain ...

no sleep

By daisybonnie · New reply August 15, 2010
Journal · 2 replies
afta ive took my meds an hour r so i seam to feel every pain in my body dos any body else get these symptoms ...

Did anyone see the new FDA recall of Inferior Vena Cava Filters

By dleach · Posted August 12, 2010
Discussion in Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) · 0 replies
FDA Warns of Adverse Events With Inferior Vena Cava Filters http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/Safet yInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedical Products/ucm221707.htm Just wanted to be sure people who may ...

VDF Video-- request for stories

By AllenMc · New reply August 11, 2010
Discussion in Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) · 6 replies
My name is Allen McLain and Iâ€™m a video producer. I am helping the Venous Disease Foundation produce videos about DVT and PE, and hopefully save lives. As you are probably aware, deep vein thrombosis ...

Breakthrough Brokedown

By 2young4this · Posted August 10, 2010
Discussion in General discussion · 0 replies
What an outrage! I just learned that NBC yanked Breakthrough from their offerings. I just sent them a very irate message, telling them how much the show can help those with chronic illness. If you viewed ...

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