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She's here... ;-)

I have a little granddaughter, born 90 minutes ago. I haven't even seen her yet, and already I love her. There are problems with her breathing, she is in SCBU. I don't want to say too much, I don't...

mungbeanz

Blind people

Why do blind people wear shades? Do they have delicate eyes or something?

8myusername8

He doesnt like me and im gutted...

I really liked this guy, he apparently liked me (he said) & then met another girl. Me? well I'm gutted. He's been ignoring me for NO reason. I am so fussy that when I do meet someone I like, Im...

SIRandyraven

Phone Hacking Scandal

Is it just me who is now bored with this ? Yes it was very wrong and I hope those involved get justice. The police have corrupt people in the organisation Tory will snipe at Labour ...Labour will...

LoftyLottie

Another Question for Sqad or anybody with medical training

I have known a chap since he was 17 (he is now mid forties). He was OK ish in his teens but seemed to have a few problems with coordination. Over the years his eyesight has deteriorated and his...

lylabellablueyes

So worried :-(

My lovely mum has found a raised bump between her boobs. It feels like a little hill and it's hard. She has docs this week but I'm beside myself with fear as we are ridiculously close. I know she's...

Iggle Piggle

In the last few hours of life ...

does anyone know why the hearing becomes sensitive in the last few hours of someone's life? Sorry to be morbid but I just wondered ......

Meg888

Swollen feet/ankles/legs

Hi. When the weather is humid, my feet, ankles & lower calfs swell right up and feel like blocks of wood, not so much painful - but uncomfortable. When the weather is damp my knees, particularly...

ChocolatChip

Update on Gastritis

Hello all, Managed to get a doctors appointment yesterday, they've started me on Zantac and Omeprozole, and given me a referral to a GI specialist. I am very pleased as this is what I wanted them to...

merciasounds

FAO Sqad

My dad has got a really deep-seated splinter on the palm of his hand by the base of his thumb, from an old gate post that had a big rusty nail in it. I said he should go and have a tetanus injection,...

Lov3shy

Friend pushing me out of comfort zone. What do I do?

I have a situation going on with one of my friends who's basically trying to get me out my comfort zone to try to increase my chances of getting a boyfriend. We were both speaking yesterday on...

Gromit

Disappearing Dave - Why is Cameron always missing?

While the Commons is buzzing with anticaption at todays work, Cameron is in South Africa, presumably looking for more worthy projects deserving of our aid. Todays Telegraph notes: // Not for the first...

icemaiden

Effects on body when consuming too much salt?

Apart from thirst, what are the effects/symptoms of consuming too much salt? TIA...

sherrardk

Revenge on cash machine

Last summ the cash machine at the local shop swizzed me of £20 and I was unable to get it back from the machine operators. Since then I haven't used it as I don't trust it. Used it today though...

Bobbisox

A point to be raised on MWS later, Does Regionlism exist?

Does it?

emmie

If this dieting is supposed to make

you feel better, why don't i. you are advised to eat more fruit and vegetables, cut down on snacking, fatty foods, stop eating butter, change to low fat spread. So now what, it should make me feel a...

Jane_Doe

Why do people cheat? If you have, why did you?

I am curious as to why people cheat.. I have always had strong morals up until half way through last year and beleived in things including: treat people how you want to be treated, the truth always...

Halifaxmum

How do you treat a "dead leg"

I was kicked very hard in the thigh above my knee on Sunday - my leg is now painful, swollen and sore. Walking is painful and difficult. What is the best way to treat this? Is it just the usual...

Scarlett

excessive lateral pressure syndrome of knee

So, this is what is wrong with my knee- it is tilted and has worn away the cartilege underneath, causing arthritis. I need an op but wondered if anyone else has any knowledge of the operation/recovery...