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Re: got pectus need info (reply) Hello. How are you getting on? I am 45 and have had PE without knowing it had a name all my life. 2 attempts to get advice from GP's just added to my distress about it. I'd like to hear how you're getting on. Thanks |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 12/01/09 10:09:58 |
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response for joe (reply) Firsts things first, I read somewhere on the net some outdated/incorrect information about bones becoming (struggling for ways to describe this) fixed in place and no longer malleable, I panicked. I'm guessing you might have read this too. However, when I ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 11/29/09 13:54:42 |
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Re: Preparing for first GP visit (reply) eman thats really useful. i am also 17 and have pectus excavatum but have not yet been to see my gp. Waiting times are 1 year on nhs wtf !? i live in yorkshire, so do you think waiting times may be different in different parts of the country? because im ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 11/28/09 05:54:29 |
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Re: Preparing for first GP visit (reply) been in your shoes, yeah im also from london, am 18, had the nuss operation about 14/15months ago, know the procedures for getting it on the nhs, but decided as finances wern't an issue to go private. i went through the same phycological stuff your going ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 11/12/09 07:03:00 |
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comment (reply) Hey Karen, Im 18 years old, born with pe, and have had the nuss operation a little over a year ago. First thing I'll say from personal experience is that your gp may not the best source of information, my gp hadn't even heard of the condition, I found ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 11/12/09 06:43:51 |
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Re: getting started glasgow (reply) I live in the UK and had the Nuss procedure done four years ago. The Ravitch is rarely advised now as the Nuss procedure is far superior. I would do your research before you make the final decision. Good Luck |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 11/10/09 12:31:49 |
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Re: worried mum with questions (reply) The latest and most effective treatment is the Nuss procedure. It used to be the Ravitch technique but this surgery is very evasive, leaves big scars, causes more pain and is not as effective as the Nuss. I'm no expert but I think most people will advise ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 11/10/09 12:26:12 |
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Re: worried mum with questions (reply) HI karen Appreciate your concern. If its any help I'm 53 and had PE since I saw it forming when I was 10 - 11yrs old..PE can form anytime I think..its just how the bones shape up I guess. For me the Docs didn't see it as a problem and I remember him ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 11/04/09 08:04:15 |
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getting started glasgow (topic) hi all , didnt notice my pe till mid teens and got worse the older a got, now 24 and going to have the op done in march 2010 , went to my gp and got a referal right away ,spoke with dr kirk and set my date for the procedure .He spoke about the op ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 10/20/09 16:42:24 |
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Me too! (reply) Hi there, I see you posted that some time ago but I am in the exact same boat and wondering what your experience was? I am nervous about seeing my GP about something which may be seen as just cosmetic and that wouldn't affect my life much. How did you get ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 10/08/09 08:50:21 |
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pectus excavatum non surgical correction (topic) what is it? does it work? where do i get it? |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 06/28/09 00:31:11 |
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minimally invasive surgery NW (topic) Hi i'm looking at having pectus excavatum surgery. as i live near manchester does anyone know any good surgeons in or around the north west? this is a no go tpoic with my GP sadly so i won't find out from him. |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 06/28/09 00:27:25 |
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vacuum bell (topic) any info about where i can get the vacuum bell for PE? Does it work? |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 06/28/09 00:24:53 |
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Re: My PE, with pics, what should I do, 16yr old boy perspective (reply) Hi, Your PE isnt that bad. I have just had surgery on mine on the NHS. Yes it has fixed the problem. I had a variation on the ravitch procedure. The NUSS procedure is more suitable for younger or prepubescent patients where the chest bones havent ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 06/13/09 02:37:26 |
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My PE, with pics, what should I do, 16yr old boy perspective (topic) Hi there I live in the UK, and am 16years old. I have PE as you can see in my albums and links. I hate taking my top off and hence have little self confidence on holiday around the pool and in general. i hate having it and it gives me all sorts of chest ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 05/27/09 16:07:23 |
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worried mum with questions (topic) I have a 16mnth who was born with funnel chest which everyone said was "normal" and nothing to bother about.. so ive never even looked it up until I had him at the doctor for a rash and she has refered us to the hospital. The app isnt going to be for ... |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 02/11/09 03:52:38 |
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Re: UK PECTUS FORUM (reply) The above site has closed so use this one instead: www.pectusinfo.com |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 08/20/08 15:32:10 |
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OIOI ALREET (reply) I HAD THE NUSS IN THE FREEMEN |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 07/24/08 02:37:30 |
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UK PECTUS FORUM (topic) Hey guysHere is another pectus forum you may find useful. I really like it!www.pectusinfo.co.uk/phpBB2/index.phpOr if you just want info but no forum go to: www.pectusinfo.co.uk |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 10/29/06 12:56:19 |
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Re: Private Pectus? (reply) You can come to the United States for around $50,000 or you can go to see Dr. Schaarschmidt at Helios Klinikum in Berlin Germany for around $20,000. |
Pectus Excavatum in the U.K. | 04/02/06 19:00:39 |
