Hiya. My O.H. and I (ages 68 and 73) have had a 'bug' for about 10 days now and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. There's a really bad cough, aching limbs loss of appetite and a headache. My...
I thought my Psoriasis, was bad when I was young, but I felt so sorry for the young man in last nights episode. When he lifted his trouser leg to show the Doc his swelling, his skin just fell off like...
Me and OH have both had a cough for just over 2 weeks now, is there a virus doing the rounds, and in that case, hopefully it will go at its own steam, or is it worth a visit to the doctor...
Hi everyone (especially Sqad if he is about). I have just had my copy of the results of an echocardiogram. (I have atrial fibrillation). I am deliberately not googling any of it because I know it will...
Hi everyone I have recently had a 'flare up' of my atrial fibrillation (the Bisopralol tablets don't seem to be helping much) and today I saw a cardiologist at the hospital. I am to have further...
....That it takes longer to recover from a laparoscopy (for cholecystectomy) that one imagines it will? I had my op last Saturday and this morning, my OH and I took a sedate mooch around town and...
Hi everyone Just to follow on from my previous posts, I am delighted to say that my laparoscopic gall bladder removal went smoothly yesterday. I feel as though I have been kicked in the abdomen by a...
Hi everyone. This isn't a question but praise for the NHS. I have posted here on AB several times re: my gallstones and am now due to have a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on Saturday. I first saw my GP...
Hello all I have been getting intermittent pains on the front/left side of my head, which last a very short time and then go completely. I can't describe it as a headache because that would imply a...
Palm side , base of my index finger! Sore when pressed or grasping things such as steering wheel- not visible to the eye but feels hard & painfull... Pea sized!? Ganglion? What do you think! X...
Hi everyone We are planning a road trip to Canada but are finding it difficult to get hold of a proper large scale road map of south western Canada. There are ones that cover western USA and Canada...
I did choose and book and was given an appointment to see the specialist re my gallstones. This appointment suited my work times. I have now had a letter putting it back another fortnight and I will...
Week on the News, with all the discussions, analyst, expert advice for the Mother and Baby, etc, etc
But I suppose it will give us all a break from Politics!...
Hi everyone I woke at 2 am on Thurs with severe pain in my upper abdomen. I got an appt with my GP who examined me and said I may have gallstones. Lucky me! She has referred me for a scan and I am on...
Hi everyone. About 12 years ago, I had an episode of Atrial fibrillation (AF) which, since then hasn't been a problem. I take a low dose of Sotalol as a preventative. But last night was pretty scary!...
Hiya Can anyone recommend a conditioner which would actually work? I have long hair which I colour and am sick and tired of wasting money on products which make all sorts of claims yet don't seem to...
I have this feeling in my chest that won't go away. It's like something is suffocating my heart and I feel as if I have this giant lump at the base of my throat. I just want it to go away. I can't...
Hi everyone While I was eating dinner this evening, every time I salivated, it really hurt under the angle of my jaw and above it. Now, a few hours later, I have a swelling all round that area. I have...