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My Father had a second stroke about 12 days ago my concerns are around the care he"s receiving in hospital. This time he was not put on any water (drip) for three days, he's now receiving water but...
I had quite a nasty double fall on Sunday morning, slipped in the shower and smashed into the side of the bath as I went down then fell again when trying to get back up. I have some bruising round the...
Hi Sorry to bring the level of conversation down to this, I don't yet have a local doctor (having recently moved to a new city) and I'm curious as to what's going on. I've had what I suspect has been...
My GP prescribed me Betnovate lotion to help combat an itchy scalp. I've to use it at night time. I also got Tetralysal anti biotics - I have folliculitis. Has anyone used Betnovate lotion before? I...
Can anyone explain the benefits to me. A lot of gym goers take protein shakes after exercise but someone mentioned the above capsules. Just wanted to ask if they are effective and safe. Many thanks....
Hello. Does anybody know of a safe and reliable way of removing these UN-sightly blemishes. I have thought of "going private" so would welcome any experiences you may have with cosmetic surgery in...
My backs's gone again. phoned the doc to ask advice whether to go and see a Chiropractor or Osteopath and was told that neither was any good for my condition. He said he can prescribe me some...
Hi,all, don't know if this is the right section to post in, it is to do with health matters. I am looking for a 'mini-fridge' that I can store medications, (eye drops, creams etc.) at a temp. of...
My wife wants to shed some weight but doesn't have the time or the finance to sign up to a gym. I was wondering if there was any online programmes for her to do whilst at home. She only wants to lose...
had one stent fitted into left coronary artery last thursday still feel a bit sore and uncomfortable in my chest can i expect this to gradually go away with time any comments would be welcome...
I think I may be reaching the time when I could benefit from an aid. Any advice please on the pros and cons of NHS aids and private aid organisations would be a great help.
Since my earlier thread on PAIN the edge has been taken off her hip/thigh pain since dropping the Paracetamols for Ibuprofen as you advised,thank you for that. However the Phantom Pain has been...
So after 3 wks not 2wks I have my results on the Knee, no abnormality found, but on the 5th July I had an Asperation done at my request, (as the Nsaids had NO effect) which has helped a lot -so on...
I am a very active, sociable 72 year old but find it difficult to hear with any sort of background noise going on. Can hearing aids cure this or do they only make things louder? Anyone experienced...
I am just so annouyed and frustrated at the moment. 4yrs ago I had a gastric band and although I lost a lot of weight it never worked consistantly for me. It was either too loose and didn't restrict...
Had angiogram yesterday they found coronary artery very narrowed and calcified had stent inserted and home this morning it was a very uncomfortable and painful time for well over and hour with all the...
Having a discussion with a friend who informed me the NHS are now only doing free eye tests every two years (for those qualified for them) and not every year as it has been. I am sure free eye tests...