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have finally got a diagnosis!!! i have bronchiectsasis. scarring of the lungs which attracts mucous. it is a condition which can't be cured only managed. probably caused by scarring of the lungs as a child and triggered by a few chest infections this year. saw respiratory doc and to go for ct...

thanks!!!! great help. i am especially interested that some of the folk in your trial came off reflux meds. i have been in a real pickle all this year as i have had chest infections, long lasting coughs, and in the summer breathing problems. end result reflux. maybe caused by all the stress...

hi lolli, take one day at a time and just say to yourself, "i can manage today'. do the best you can that day and try not to worry about the future. hard i know!!! look at some cognitive behaviour websites to help manage anxiety. be kind to yourself. hope all goes well for you and that the...

thank you kat. i had my gall bladder removed 39 years ago with never any bother. sounds like you have a tough time of it with your reflux:( i suppose for me the thing that made me so fed up was my lovely lfhc diet that made me feel great, suddenly was not so good. as i said before maybe just the...

thank you izzi. i have been on lchf diet for about four years and it was working so well. will see what specialist says about health and look for another diet.

thanks for replies! i have tried propping up the bed and it does work. got a few bad chest infections in winter then summer heat creating problems with pollen and breathing. never usually ill but all that left me feeling stressed so maybe that started it. anyway i am cutting back on the fat and...

anyone else have this problem? low carb high fat diet i was following has kept my blood glucose levels good now i'm struggling as fat brings on reflux.

i have had type 2 diabetes for nearly six years controlled by diet and exercise.

from maisiesgranny thanks catherine. i will go back and get it sorted. just back from my swim. anne

maisiesgranny hi all, haven't posted for ages as i've been doing ok, but still enjoying the threads, however i have been getting headaches, or rather, a pain which feels like someone is pressing their finger on the right side of my head between my eye and ear but further up. i realise i have...

thanks sue. i was given a telephone appointment to discuss blood test results and was a bit taken by surprise so i just agreed to a prescription and did not ask my usual endless questions. will need to make an appointment. maisiegranny

PROTEIN IN URINE hi all does anyone know anything about small amount of protein in urine? the doc has said i will need to take tablets for life. have not picked up my prescription yet so not sure of the name of the drug. MAISIEGRANNY

:D hi haven't posted for ages but i find i can get away with the 85% choc. i dip a couple of squares in a mug of tea after my main meal each day. was diagnosed at the beginning of the year and went for my latest check up last week. the dn told me if i lost another 6lb i'd be normal. now that...

frommaisiesgrannyhi byatt, sorry i didn't get back to you sooner. i have been busy with grandaughter and my new'ish' lodger. she flies and has a new boyfriend and we had to have a friendly discussion about tidyness! anyway i went twice to the venice art bienalle. i booked the flight and a...