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In the paper today is an advert for Silicolgei for IBS sufferers, its quite pricey and I wondered has anyone tried it ? and would the GP be able to prescribe it , as I have to go to GP tomorrow as my...
Is there such a thing as a cure for eczema? The only help I have is the use of emollients, to help nourish the skin, but these don't clear the problem or stop the itching. Advice welcome.
Hi all, My friend in her early 60s had a stroke some years ago and is now experiencing tremors in her hand. The problem for her is that she is a professional photographer and uses a lot of editing...
Been feeling crap for ages and just found out my Vit d is very low. If you have suffered the same, what was your experience? What was your treatment and how long before you stared to feel better?...
Now that Mr Harv is no longer with me I am finding it increasingly difficult to go out for a walk as I think it is quite aimless. Since the fridge and freezer is bunged with food - I have no...
Hi. I'm 12 weeks in after the above shoulder procedure and struggling. I don't seem to have very good range of movement, not even as good as before the op, and my physio (who is not qualified yet) is...
Is it correct what I have heard or read somewhere, that if you take thyroxine it can give a false cholesterol test reading?
What on earth is this is this ridiculous rule about dentists not taking wisdom teeth out anymore. My lack land son is on his second course of antibiotics for a tooth that clearly needs extracting -...
My son fell on his back Friday night and the pain is making him feel sick. The pain is middle and lower back, there is no sign of a bruise. What should he put on it? Would should he take? Answers from...
what is your ccp or is it cpp in your blood used to meaure? my Rhumy ask for this to be checked ?
to see a doctor or to wait? male patient, 68, had swollen glands for two weeks, now suffering with severe stabbing pains in the head,ear and throat, right side. pains are every few minutes at times,...
Just returned home from Egypt. On the plane coming home felt very sick for the whole 6 hour journey, but wasn't until I got home and was quite sick. Ever since then I keep getting, what I can only...
Hi well results back from my scan....I havent got Osteoporosis I am so pleased. Havnet spoken to doctor yet just got the results. But that means I shattered the two discs in the bad fall I had. No...
Looking for a private chat from a nurse or someone with lots of experience need help please get back to be ASAP !...
Had to go for above test as I have pressure behind the eyes. Fantastic treatment from the Nurse-Led nurses. Lovely lovely way with the lot of them. Thank God - eyes have remained the same but still a...
I went to my doctor on Tuesday about some symptoms ive had for a short while ie severe abdominal pains/cramps, bloating, upset tummy, and he said it might be IBS but unlikely at my age and said he...
Does anyone on this site know what the symptoms of food poisoning are? Feeling nauseous and am very dizzy every time I stand up. Was sick in the middle of the night but was scared to go back to bed...
Went to Papworth yesterday, saw the Surgeon that would have done the operation had I have been able to have it. He fully explained the reasons to me as to why I am not suitable for Surgery, too many...
Well have finally made it (somewhat). Had 3 back teeth extracted 3 weeks ago and 4 front teeth out today and a temporary partial denture inserted. I know it is early days or hours but denture just...
I have just been put on these tablets for anxiety/depression, I am feeling anxious, panicky, is this normal, I read in the notes common side effects are being anxious.....anyone experienced this, I go...