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Following my last foray into this much discussed subject when I said I was trying a daily Magnesium tablet (250 mg from Holland & Barrett), I’m delighted to report that in the many months I’ve...
Over the weekend, my partner was diagnosed with two stomach ulcers. While they were investigating, they also noticed an (apparently related) growth on his duodenum, which they biopsied via endoscope...
My Doctor put me on atrovastin 20mg for colestrol. Blood result 6.2. I only no Simavastin. Why not start on 10mg first.? Whats the diffrence in the statins.?Very confused. x...
Medical professional please the approx recovery time for a Gallbladder removal and a bariatric bypass.
Also any idea of the length of time for the op? Are we talking hour or hours?
thank you...
What works for you.
Has anyone here got any experience of this? I was on 20mg due to reactive depression (not clinical depression) I quite often forgot to take the tablets. I have been taking 10 mg for the last week or...
I would just like to say a big Thank You for all those who gave me advice, after my bleeding duodenal ulcer and stay in hospital last week, especially our resident doctor, Sqad..x.....Having lots of...
After having my nose broken and reset twice I developed what I was told is called a nasal bone spur due to it not healing correctly. I have a teeny teeny bump on my nose which nobody can really see...
What can be the reasons for this showing on a blood test?
I can't believe it is 10years since I had a Sigmoid Resection. Has anyone else had one? Mine was for Diverticulitis. I have to have a colonoscopy on Friday for a checkup. Lovely. What a performance...
My Diabetic team want me to go back on the pill as do I for avoiding monthly visit when I'm on holiday. They also don't want me to come off my Folic Acid.. just want to know is it ok to take both...
Been referred to the local outpatients for the above. Anyone ever had the op? Think they sew a piece of mesh in to hold it all together. It'll be a fair few months yet so i need to know what to...
Called over to see Sista today and about once a month an autistic fella calls with her. He was the guy that I got the stupid presents for at Xmas and to hear him today express his sadness at Xmas was...
GP practices must open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week or have their funding withdrawn. The vast majority of people who use the GP don't need to. Any aches and pains and they're off to the doctors. And...
Hi everyone.....Belated Happy New Year..... Great start to the year as just got out of hospital with a bleeding duodenal ulcer.....had endoscopy and had ulcer repaiired and on drip for fluids and...
How would a male know if he's got gynecomastia, or if he's just a bit fat or something? Since my teenage years(im now 50) Ive always been self conscious of my 'moobs'. Never been a problem with my...
For the last couple of weeks I've had problems with my ribs. Especially when driving, stopping at a junction and having to crane my neck to check traffic, ribs move out of place. Pain is horrendous....
Recently her indoors brought out a cannister of deodorant from my supply of birthdays/ christmas presents that has been sitting in a bag over several years . This morning I just happen to notice on...
The condition of your mother's arm continues to unsettle me and i wonder if you could give an update to what has happened in the last 24 hours?
Had it done today at about 12pm. With sedation and throat spray! If nervous like me, I'd recommend it. Anyway, turns out I have Gastritis and Hiatus Hernia. I'm not too sure what Hiatus Hernia...
