If you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one would it be and why?

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28/03/2019 at 09:54

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Hello everyone,

With chronic illness comes difficult symptoms. We thought we would start a discussion today asking you, if you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one it be and why?

Tell us in the comments below :)

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Tigger.co.uk

03/08/2020 at 12:12

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Its so hard for everyone i have been sending dvds upstairs to the lady just so she can have something to watch bless her she is on oxygen but when she goes out she wears a mask she is also fed up life now for everyone is totally rubbish just hope it goes soon many years ago when i was young i used to self harm by pulling my hair out and i used to make my head so sore this week i have started doing it again but i am really trying hard to stop doing it because i know i will end up with bald patches and i dont want that again so now i am really trying hard to cope Tiger

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If you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one would it be and why? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/if-you-could-get-rid-of-one-of-your-symptoms-which-one-would-it-be-and-why-2779 2020-08-03 12:12:10

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03/08/2020 at 14:40

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It isnt a selfish attitude I wear a mask I would never put others lives at risk . I'm not that stupid. Surely the Government can do that. By bringing illegal immigrants onto our shores. Inviting them into our country. They even come here with covid 19 daily. So no i just want to live my life as god intended. Tomorrow might never happen as we age

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04/08/2020 at 15:59

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This discussion looks like it was meant to talk about our symptoms, not the coronavirus. I think we should keep it that way. If you all want to talk about that I think you should talk about it in the dedicated threads.

Personally, I'd really like to get rid of my headaches. Some days they are really excruciating and I just have to lie down in a dark room. I'm hoping that I'll be able to have my operation soon for my acromegaly and they will go away on their own!

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hope you are ok, cora35, if you decide to have your operation i hope all goes well for you xx

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05/08/2020 at 12:42

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I've had a lot of neck pain recently and wake up with a headache every day. At first, I thought this might be osteoarthritis or osteoporosis-related, but not too sure at the moment.

Some days the pain is excruciating and hurts regularly to turn and bend the neck. I have osteoarthritis in the knees, wrists and will be asking for x-rays soon.

Does anyone else suffer from neck pain which is osteoarthritis-related?

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Les

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05/08/2020 at 12:54

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Yes Lesley, I do. I find the exercises for the neck my physio gave me are helpful. It does not make my pain go away, but it doe make me feel comfortable. Movements are somewhat restricted, where I have to turn my upper body rather than just the neck to look towards either side. I can put up with that. Do you have a contact with the physio who can send you some exercises on line? There are some on line if you put in google "Exercises for neck"

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@nineteen_gale‍ ... Thank you for your suggestions. I tried physio for my back a long time ago which made it worse.

I also have osteoporosis of the spine and osteopenia of the hip, together with epilepsy. During a seizure, one has no control and can fall in any position. This I think has caused the damage to the neck also over the years. I currently take Risedronate Sodium for osteoporosis but find neck pain getting worse since I had brain aneurysm surgery last year. Not sure, of course, if this is related.

I will also do a Google search to find out more regarding exercises; thank you so much for your advice!

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Les

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05/08/2020 at 13:14

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You are most welcome. Hope you find some means of relief. it is not pleasant to be in pain all the time.

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I also suffer with neck pain because of my osteoporosis but i also suffer with infections in my inner ear and that sometimes causes pain in my head and neck i have had an Mastoidectomy to help but i am totally deaf in both ears also suffer with tinnitus and i wear 2 hearing aids but if i get an infection in my left ear i have to not wear my hearing aid and then i cant hear at all but i have to use mometasone furate nasal spray to help but also take diopthian medication 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening, but if you are worried about it then seek medical advice i do hooe you get it sorted out soon love and hugs lesmal xTiger

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Knee and ankle pain. Hurts, slows me down, irritates others, makes me question everything I want to do. Can't get replacement joints as no one to look after me in recovery. But I'm working through it slowly but surely.

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