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Hi all. I've had eczema on my hands for over 10 years. The skin on my hands is dry, itchy and red, and often cracks. I've tried lots of steroid creams from my GP, none of which seem to help. I don't...
I suffer from constant bad lower backs but nowe there is a problem with my hip. I can flex it normally i.e I can put my knee nearly to my busom and there is no pain. But if I strighten my leg and try...
Sorry but curiosity got me. Can anyone explain in simple not too sciency terms what protein electrophoresis and serum free light chains are?
I'm intrigued by the names!
Thanks for any help....
I have spent nearly the last 3 hours with a slight loss of hearing in one ear and when I hear people talking or anything it sounds like someone is hitting a glass with a spoon. Will it pass by itself...
Does anyone here know what or how an Immunologist can help with a recurring lung infection please. My little man has COPD and for some months has a recurring infection. Within 3-4 days after finishing...
I have had a tooth ache for a long time now. I went to the dentist. She said she would X-ray it and call me if there was a problem. She didn't call back . It got worse, so I made sure I used tepe...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simply_Raw:_Reversing_Diabetes_in_30_Days Are these claims just fads or hype? Or is there an element of possibility? I have not watched the film, but will do a search on...
Does anyone know if there is any research that links Stroke and IBS. My husband had a stroke in 2012 and has had bowel problems ever since. It may now be possible that he has symptoms of IBS. Loud...
Can iodine in a Sea Kelp supplement help to reverse hypothyroidism ? I am taking Levothyroxine as prescribed by my GP. Please don't ask me to check with my GP as I do have a basic mistrust with all...
For the last 3 days ive had a cough which i cannot seem to get rid of..im sure its cold/flu related and i feel like ive tried everything but i just cant get rid of it, cough so hard sometimes i feel...
I have a front lower tooth flipper but I find that it pops out when I eat so am thinking about an adhesive. Not quite sure where to apply the glue as it is only one tooth and am also worried about...
I have a very small perineal ? tear? lesion making certain activities uncomfortable.. Is it ok to apply a small amount of hydrocortisone 1%
cream to the affected area? Tia...
Hi, I've had one of these done today and was wondering if anyone could explain what different things it might look for compared to the usual ALT and AST tests, maybe different liver enzymes? Thanks...
The doctor has taken me off Perindopril because I developed a very irritating cough which he though was a side effect. I had the last tablet on Monday morning. How long will it take (roughly) for the...