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finally got a nhs prescription for them today, :) thanks guys

thanks doug i will take it back to my gp and question it :thumbup:

diabetes can cause blood pressure due to furring of the arteries also can be genetic, i have been on blood pressure pills for many years and they do help please see your gp so at least they can keep an eye on you it can be very serious if ignored.

not sure if this is the place to post this but here goes, i have a certain problem that requires sildenafil(viagra) but my gp gave me a private prescription but i thought i am eligable for it free or am i mistaken :?:

in the well :P

Thanks catherinecherub, i see differnt doctors at my surgery all have varying ideas but seeing podietry(cheropidist) soon am going to mention it to them,7they said that i have a leaking kidney but am on ramipril and don't seem concerned.

life is cruel

as i have noticed today that i keep feeling a vibration under my right foot around the pad where the toes are but have been getting cramp in the calf muscle on my left leg. i was told i have nerve damage to my left hand fingers they have been numb for around 2 years and now loose my balance and...

dr says dip test on urine was ok so not kidney stones answered by receptionist, does this mean that the diseas has not progressed :?

hi all, see doctor today and he said that i am to give another urine sample to test it may be stones or progression of my kidney disease so will post when i know more :)

thanks RRB, it will probably go by tomorrow but will mention it to them

i have an appointment booked withmy gp on tuesday next week for my left arm long story but basically aches in muscles when i use it and seems weaker but have been diagnosed with diabetic kidney disease and leaking proteins into my urine and am on ramipril but recently been getting bad pains in...

Re: dr thinks i'm not diabetic but i think i may be pre diab great news KatieCat, sounds like your heading in the right direction keep it up we all know it's not easy but making the changes now can make a huge difference. i lost about 4 and a half stone and see some changes for the better and...

Re: dr thinks i'm not diabetic but i think i may be pre diab personally in your shoes i would try to lose a little weight and just take it as an early warning good luck and enjoy life but enjoy a healthy lifestyle. :)

your welcome, i believe aspartane can have some side affects and sorbitol can act as a laxative :thumbup:

tbh my course i went on was pretty much the same but unfortunately was not as well informed then but the one thing they did promote was a need for testing but would not provide nor advise how to get one sorted :roll: glad i know better now

Re: dr thinks i'm not diabetic but i think i may be pre diab bang on in my opinion very good advice. take care KatieCat :thumbup:

Hi tinas, i believe it's up to everyones personal taste really in my case i prefer candarel as i find some others leave an after taste to me :D you can even get candarel in a ground sugar type format as well as little tabs :D

Hi mark and welcome, you will find a lot of great and useful information on this forum. i hope you find us all friendly and supportive. :D

it certainly is xyzz thanks keeping it up and keeping it low is what i aim for :D