My friend in Canada wants to know why I referred to a doctor as Mr ....Is it because specialists in this country (at least in Scotland, don't know about England) are called Mr instead of Dr? Where she...
During the last three weeks, I have had two episodes of severe allergic reaction to something or other. Not anaphylactic but bad enough. Both times, I awoke with swollen, almost closed eyes, swollen...
Is it possible to get labyrinthitis without having a preceeding infection? Or Menieres that involves short duration dizzy spells rather than being completely floored for a few days?...
I have been reading about BergaMet tablets which are apparently made from (basically) Bergamot oranges. They are supposed to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. I am on the top dose...
im sorry it's a long read so i'll sum it up here (read below for an in depth look): should i tell my parents i'm bisexual (though i may never have a girlfriend) and how do i say i'm genderfluid...
I promised I would post again about my silly locked down fingers. Well, I had the MRI scan on 26th May & saw the consultant again in out-patients today. Well, the MRI only revealed thickening of the...
I am now awaiting surgery at Papworth for Pulmonary Hypertension, to say I am apprehensive is an understatement ! ( petrified ) Has anyone encounterd this situatation or know of anyone who has been...
Hey all, I'm delivering this question to Squad but if anyone else has any insight then I'd be more than happy to listen. I've recently (over the past 3 days) been suffering from abdominal pain - the...
Wonder what thoughts go through the Queen's head? Doesn't seem all that long ago that she was on horseback.She and the Duke are marvellous for their age.I love watching this-feel proud to be British...
Swollen, with the skin red and slightly shiny, and very painful. I'd been working in the garden and initially thought I'd injured my back and the sore toe was a symptom of my sciatica returning. But...
Went into hospital Jan of this year with blood clots on the lungs and damage to the heart. "Pulmonary Hypertension" was mentioned at the time but not acted on. Have been on warfarin since Jan 5th, and...
Am beginning to feel a bit nervy and hyper over our drive to Cornwall this week,hate travelling,a friend recommended these pastilles, has anyone tried them, or would I be better seeking medical...
On Good Friday I had surgery to repair a severed tendon, and last Tuesday I had the cast off, but I still cannot move my big toe. The consultant said I needed an urgent ultrasound scan to find out...
Dear Ed - I see some people have 'badges'. What are these?
I've looked on my personal details and I have 5!
Did'nt know I had these or what they're for.............
it's on the back,there is no redness and I have stopped wearing shoes(in flip flops) as they rub,been like this for 3 weeks.There is a slight lump,is it an age thing?
I dreamt last night that i wanted to go for a pee . I was in my old secondary school building - but every toilet i went into, something stopped me from having a pee - either it was filthy dirty or...
I have had a few problems with urinary tract recently and have been told to drink more water. Little or no coffee.
Was wondering if the ban includes `flavoured` water??
Please say yes..........