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Forum: Medical & Health
25th Nov 2016, 22:16
Replies: 3
Views: 2,246
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

I would imagine he certainly could.

I would imagine he certainly could.
Forum: Medical & Health
12th Feb 2016, 10:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,999
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Hi Gingernut, I did have a short discussion...

Hi Gingernut,
I did have a short discussion about the the long term outlook at my last appointment with the rheumatologist.
It is proving difficult to get the inflammation under control and of...
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Feb 2016, 21:31
Replies: 5
Views: 2,999
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Thanks for your reply-diagnosis of psoriatic...

Thanks for your reply-diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, have been on a cocktail of DMARD's and if the latest lot don't work, I'm running out of options really as don't qualify for biologic therapy....
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Feb 2016, 20:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,999
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Wrist fusion due inflammatory arthritis

Has anyone had this done? Either total or partial and what effect has it had on
your class one?
Forum: Medical & Health
18th Oct 2015, 00:05
Replies: 3
Views: 2,654
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Thanks for the reply - I could not find any...

Thanks for the reply - I could not find any mention of Leflunomide on the musculoskeletal Information sheet that the CAA have on their website. The Aeromedical advisors weren't sure either as the...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Oct 2015, 17:43
Replies: 3
Views: 2,654
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Leflunomide

Does anyone know if this drug is allowable under EASA medical rules?
I'm currently on methotrexate to treat inflammatory arthritis and this drug is allowable in a steady maintenance dose once the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Aug 2015, 20:10
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,031,337
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

BBC reporting that pilot has survived and is in...

BBC reporting that pilot has survived and is in critical condition in hospital.
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Apr 2015, 14:22
Replies: 4
Views: 2,480
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

I have early OA of the wrist with associated...

I have early OA of the wrist with associated synovitis- my AME is aware and as symptoms and function are controlled well - he has not been unduly concerned.I guess it depends on the severity of the...
Forum: Medical & Health
27th Mar 2015, 23:38
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

3t MRI came back showing the scapholunate...

3t MRI came back showing the scapholunate ligament intact which is good. It did however show up a TFCC tear and considerable synovitis and associated inflammation. Have been prescribed etoricoxib and...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Mar 2015, 22:25
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

A year on

Just an update on this- After the failed cortisone injection, I have battled on with NSAID's to control the symptoms which have been generally tolerable. Physio has not helped much, so I recently...
Forum: Medical & Health
12th Nov 2014, 20:43
Replies: 17
Views: 9,520
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Been on it for 3 days now and have noticed a...

Been on it for 3 days now and have noticed a difference already. Time will tell with regard to side effects.......nothing horrid as yet......
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Nov 2014, 20:35
Replies: 17
Views: 9,520
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Thanks Radgirl- you have completely echoed my...

Thanks Radgirl- you have completely echoed my gp's thoughts
Thanks Rick - thats good to know- fingers crossed I have no issues with it
too!
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Nov 2014, 07:21
Replies: 17
Views: 9,520
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Thank you CC- sound advice. My GP mentioned...

Thank you CC- sound advice.
My GP mentioned referral.
I think he was mindful of getting me some relief in the first
instance- I will be seeing him again this week and will ask
to refer me...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Nov 2014, 00:05
Replies: 17
Views: 9,520
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Winnerhofer- your medical knowledge never ceases...

Winnerhofer- your medical knowledge never ceases to amaze and impress - I don't seem to have any PSA symptoms- whatever they may be and thankfully both testicles are painless so all well there thank...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Nov 2014, 10:34
Replies: 17
Views: 9,520
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Tamsulosin/Flomax

I've just been prescribed this for BPH symptoms (PSA 0.4 and DRE normal slight enlargement). Does anyone have any experiences regarding the side effects which don't sound great?:eek:
There is a...
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Jul 2014, 16:55
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

No MRI, but a number of X-rays which confirm...

No MRI, but a number of X-rays which confirm narrow spacing between certain wrist bones. Have a good range of movement-and pain is now generally well controlled. The cortisone injection between the...
Forum: Medical & Health
27th Jul 2014, 13:53
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

6 months or so on - I have had an ultrasound...

6 months or so on - I have had an ultrasound guided cortisone injection which proved unsuccessful - So I am now just controlling symptoms with ibuprofen or Naproxen ( with omeprazole) if it flairs...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Jan 2014, 22:11
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Thanks to both of you for the good info and...

Thanks to both of you for the good info and advice;)
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Jan 2014, 17:59
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Good news really. Not inflammatory Arthritis. Had...

Good news really. Not inflammatory Arthritis. Had some more comprehensive X-rays and they have shown that I have early signs of Osteoarthritis around the scaphoid. Apparently a common place for this...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Jan 2014, 08:09
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Yes I fly for an airline - my GP is also an AME (...

Yes I fly for an airline - my GP is also an AME ( although not my regular examiner).
Forum: Medical & Health
7th Jan 2014, 10:46
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Update- have had to go back to GP as wrist quite...

Update- have had to go back to GP as wrist quite painful and ibuprofen/paracetamol not doing too well. He is now of the opinion that it may be imflammatory arthritis rather than OA. Seeing specialist...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Jan 2014, 16:31
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Hello Ginge Thanks for the reply- definitely...

Hello Ginge

Thanks for the reply- definitely a 'wear and tear' issue. Becomes more painful with excessive use and is always swollen to some degree. Not really sure what the specialist will...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Jan 2014, 10:26
Replies: 19
Views: 6,916
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

WRIST-OA?

Have been having pain and swelling in my wrist for a couple of months-steadily getting worse. Broke this wrist 13 years ago so I assume that could have something to do with it.
My GP ordered an...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Jul 2013, 21:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,992
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

GERD vs Sinusitis

Last year, I discussed here, my experiences with chronic sinusitis. The months of conservative steroid treatments culminating eventually in balloon sinuplasty and reduction of turbinates. I...
Forum: Medical & Health
18th Sep 2012, 23:27
Replies: 46
Views: 20,626
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Well the steroid treatment has failed and now I...

Well the steroid treatment has failed and now I am scheduled for balloon sinuplasty and turbinate reduction surgery. Fingers crossed that this will help to solve these issues once and for all:ugh:
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Aug 2012, 11:00
Replies: 46
Views: 20,626
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Interesting discussion- Been flying...

Interesting discussion- Been flying professionally for 20 years and for the past 15 on long haul. I have always suffered with sensitive ears, but over the past couple of years, have been suffering...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th May 2012, 13:16
Replies: 8
Views: 3,093
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Just an update. Formal diagnosis by GP is...

Just an update. Formal diagnosis by GP is sinusitis, which is written on my doctors notes. Didn't think bouts of this would last beyond three weeks though. Asked for referral to top ENT, who I see...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th May 2012, 21:29
Replies: 11
Views: 6,107
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

By what I have been told by my doctor, true...

By what I have been told by my doctor, true Meniere's has much more severe symptoms than you are describing. I have been suffering fom a sinus infection, which despite the usual pressure in the face...
Forum: Medical & Health
1st May 2012, 22:18
Replies: 11
Views: 6,107
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

So are you suffering from severe vertigo, nausea...

So are you suffering from severe vertigo, nausea and vomiting, tinnitus and loss of hearing and a feeling of fullness in the ear? I believe those are the classic symptoms according to my GP. As avro...
Forum: Medical & Health
1st May 2012, 11:45
Replies: 11
Views: 6,107
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Have you had a formal diagnosis of Menieres...

Have you had a formal diagnosis of Menieres disease?
Forum: Medical & Health
25th Apr 2012, 15:26
Replies: 8
Views: 3,093
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

I think that would be a good course of action GN....

I think that would be a good course of action GN.
My doctor thinks its Sinus related due to the pressure sensations in face and ear.
To be reviewed early next week. Still fuzzy headed. He did say...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Apr 2012, 13:47
Replies: 8
Views: 3,093
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Inner ear?

Have always suffered with generally minor ear problems usually when I've flown with the sniffles and such like. The last time was a couple of months ago when I had a mild sinus infection. However...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2010, 09:39
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,593,011
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Just been reported that the upper level winds are...

Just been reported that the upper level winds are unlikely to change direction until later in the week.......:uhoh:
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Nov 2009, 20:26
Replies: 15
Views: 5,071
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

I am very lucky indeed-the biopsy has come back...

I am very lucky indeed-the biopsy has come back negative. My consultant was delighted, as he told me that after my surgery he feared the outcome was going to be very different. He thinks that I have...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Nov 2009, 16:10
Replies: 15
Views: 5,071
Posted By ALTSELGREEN

Surgeon said forget the toast thing and eat what...

Surgeon said forget the toast thing and eat what feels comfortable-so far lukewarm soup and porridge. Co-Dydramol for the pain which is severe in the least:{
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