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I've had a steroid injection in my shoulder today. I was warned that a few hours later and tomorrow were likely to be painful, he wasn't joking! As advised I have taken paracetemol which has helped,...
From time to time, I suddenly develop this inability to see either the left or right hand side of things, and I have found that usually a headache is oncoming. I try and close my eyes, in the dark and...
Was at the docs today and as he was going through my notes he remarked that I'd had a cervical polypectomy in 2005. Well that was news to me! Does anyone know anything about this sort of thing? Surely...
I have very bad arthritis. Was taking naprosyn 500mg, twice a day, but had to stop over a week ago as it was really giving me severe cramps. Before the naprosyn, I had been taking a 400mg ibuprofen...
What is the normal amount of platelets in the blood.My husband couldn`t have chemo as his were below 100 so just wondered what they should be .Many Thanks for answers
I've had a lot of work done at the dentist, mostly in the past 18 months, which has resulted in me having partial dentures top and bottom - but since I've had all this done, I haven't been able to...
As above, my 22mth old has flung himself forward and hit the front of forehead. It's immediately come out in a huge lump(the biggest I've ever seen and looks horrendous) and bruised. He has calmed...
Hi all, I went to my first ever bootcamp last night (OMG!) and it was very intense and hard going. As I was going home I felt like my legs were going to into a cramp, the kind you get when you stretch...
Sqad, i have had an ear infection for over a week now now and was given Locorten Vioform drops to use, It seemed to be getting a bit better but through the night the pain has been quite bad and this...
just had a friend come on with an odd question on facebook. She had a baby about the same time as me, about 2 weeks before, and she didnt breast feed (baby wouldnt take to it), but she is still...
Feeling really sick tonight, cooked a lush tea but think its going to come back up. ran out of anti ds friday but put my prescription in on wednesday am to be ready for friday pm as the box says it...
Hi I got the implanon implant in the beginning of june this year after being on cerezette pill for 5 months, my periods have been so messed up since having it though i am nearly always on my period...
I have just has a very disturbing phone call fro a really good friend, she was crying so hard I could barely make out what she was saying. Basically, she is saying she can't 'hide' her face much...
my hubbys woken up with blurred vision in one eye with what he says are triangles and flashy lights, i think he has a migraine. hes worked late night last night and the previous 2 nights played late...
I used to be fairly heavy, but over the last couple of months they have become so light that I dont need to use any thing.. there is just a bit there when I wipe on the toilet. Is this normal.. im...
The Doc has given me Phorpain gel (Ibuprofen) to rub 2-5cm on an arthritic knee.not to use more than 4 times in 24 hours.Can I assume it can be put on both knees without exceeding the dose. Just...
Morning to you sire, I have just taken a blood test and am surprised to see it at 7, and have`nt had a bite to eat yet. Should I contact my BT nurse yet? It`s usally about 4-5 in the morning`s.