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New year new resolutions, so I am restarting the old group. We can celebrate losses and offer support.No one approach is better than any other here.... Do what works for you....
My beloved niece has had a massive heart attack and is on a life support machine. This will be switched off tomorrow as she is brain dead. One of my best friends died this morning. Not totally...
After about 4 weeks with a chest infection/ inflammation possibly due to methotrexate two courses of steroids and antibiotics had a chest xray on friday, told 3-4 weeks to get the results back. Had a...
I would describe as a small round freckle appeared on my face and gradually grew larger. I had it removed, it was benign. Now it has reappeared in the tiny scar, and again slowly growing. Not raised,...
I called 111 before 8.30 am today. After many questions the young lady agreed I need to be seen. A Doctor (I assume) would call me back. 9.15 pm no one has called. What is one meant to do? How long...
I have managed to get a GP appointment, but not until 19th January. I've had a painful jaw on one side, with accompanying ear ache, for a couple of weeks now. I'm having real trouble opening my mouth,...
"I knew normally it took seven to ten years to develop a vaccine and for the safety data to be vetted before they could safely release it on human beings."...
My wife has an appointment for this procedure and she is dreading it. She can cope with most things but this is making her very anxious. She has read the leaflet, knows it should be quick but would...
Flixonase nasal steroid drops (Fluticasone) and rhinolast nasal spray/azelastine? Can they be used together to treat vasomotor rhinitis/nasal polyps? I have had this condition for a long time but it...
Have ground to a halt, would like some help to get going again please Onward movements from female monster beset by Petrels, 12 letters ???G?E?????? Innocence of Frenchman visible in face, 8 letters...
Most lateral flow tests now seem to be for nasal swabbing. I have had a head cold/bug for a while so if i swab my nose there is blood on the swab which gives a false positive result. So can i use the...
I have been on 150 Mg per day for a long time re underactive thyroid. I had blood tests just to check levels etc about 10 days ago. Today I’ve had a message saying I’m now taking too much and to...
When i was about 24 (1994-5) I had an ectopic pregnancy. I also have PCOS so it was a surprise. I was in pain & had to go to hospital i think around 7-8 weeks The docs did a D&C, then did a scan to...
I was diagnosed with 'wear and tear' on my spine - at aged 15! (I'm now 50) In particular the coccyx area, though i dont know if they saw it in other places. The pain was in the lower back, coccyx...
My wife was prescribed 28 Phenoxymethylpennicillin tablets The Pharmacist dispensed 25 tablets . She spoke to the pharmacist today and was told that they explained to her at the time that there was a...