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Hi , I had a colectomy 2019 after suffering diverticulitis, In October I'm having a stoma reversal as well as diastasis recti fixed , has anyone had the diastasis recti op , how long is usual recovery...
I have been for an eye test with one of the big chain opticians (footwear related) they issued a new prescription and made me i new pair of glasses, but after 2 weeks of wearing them I still had...
I have updated regarding the very sad situation we are in regarding Bro-in law. It doesn't seem to have been shoved to the top of the bill. Not that I think anyone can help in any way, but to keep you...
I've got three and the one at the side of my knee is driving me crazy. It is now a large red patch with the bite mark in the middle. It's kept me awake all night even using Aveeno anti-itch cream and...
Has anyone got one? I do want one for the health and running data However it might feed into my health anxiety as I have these episodes where I feel I’m not breathing right/running out of air (anxiety...
A few months ago I heard my voice echo in my head and could hear myself speaking, as if from behind a screen. I had them syringed but can still hear echoes in my ears. Any suggestions?...
Been in pre diabetic range for a while now, didn't fancy adding diabetes to my health problems. Have any of you done this and did it work. So far (day 10) I have lost nearly a stone, and my BP is down...
Do you think that a large percentage of other people secretly enjoy others misfortunes, even when it comes to their friends? For example things like breakups, financial losses, job losses etc? No one...
6 days ago I had a fall which resulted in a broken elbow and im in plaster from shoulder to fingers. its very diffult to manage but most of all I feel tired i keep nodding off plus sleeping not too...
Sister has too much of the above. She is an extremely poor eater and all she can think of she eats cheese. Would she have to give this up as basically she will live on toast and tea
When I was growing up there was a railway bridge and whenever my dad drove over it my tummy would fly up inside. I font quite know what it's called but the type of feeling uou get on s fairground...
I received a text telling I was due my two year check up, I rang to make the appointment and was askedAre you NHS or private as it’s changed since you were here last? Errr, NHS, I said as I’ve never...
My sister went for lunch with friends yesterday and rang to ask if there were facilities for disabled, as her friend is in a wheelchair. They said yes, and when they arrived at the restaurant which...
Hi there I have had shingles in my eye. The pain started 12 days ago. The rash came out 8 days ago was prescribed drops containing the antiviral. I saw the consultant as a follow-up yesterday who said...
For the past few weeks my right foot has been giving me a lot of pain. It really hurts to walk when i first start off but seems to reduce in pain once i get going which is strange. Been to docs who...
Last night I felt a tickle on the top/ rear of my head, as though and insect was walking on my head. I immediately washed my hair, but it continued. I went to bed, hoping it was just a weird thing,...
When I get up of a morning like right now - my back feels quite good - don't understand as time goes on the day - pain is bad.
Anybody tell me why that is. Ta...
I have just heard that they are discontinuing the medication I have used to manage my nasal condition/polyps for the past 14 years : ( I use flixonase steroid drops several times per year as like a...