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I've just seen an add extolling the virtues of turmeric (in tablet form) for treating painful joints. Has anyone heard if this is efficacious or is it another "snake oil" product? The tablets are...
My doctor keeps saying drink lots of water, now I can drink beer, but put a glass of water in front me and it takes me ages to drink it! I've tried fruit juice and can sort of manage that, my question...
More of a Medical nature, this query. But, here goes. Due to poor initial treatment from my GP, the tendosynivitis of both arms -- after an intensive period of humping boxes whilst moving -- has...
I've been suffering in this heat! Already have my daith pierced and that's helped loads. Does anyone have any natural prevention advice please?
I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia a couple of years ago...every twelve weeks I have my B12 jab. I've been today had the jab then to be told by the practice nurse that next time I will be having...
Hey.. I was diagnosed with celiac at the beginning of this week. I was just wondering.. is the reason why I am always Ill, anything to do with it? I was viral for a month about 6 weeks ago, then felt...
how long it takes for results of a colonoscopy will take. I had one
done on saturday last and no idea what time line there is....
My sister had sepsis two years ago... she was really ill, 'floppy', a temperature, just not right at all. She went to a walk in clinic who identified it as sepsis straight away and put her in an...
Do any of you ABers go to Zumba classes? I have only joined recently and love it. It's great fun and IMO a better workout than the gym.
I am male, 82, and have always been very fit and active with no serious medical problems. My slight Hypertension is managed with Lansoprosol. I check my blood pressure 2-3 times a week with a good...
what are the side effects if any in taking this medicine
i took two yesterday morning and haven't been to the loo since, is it
supposed to do that, because i am in pain....
Hi wonderful ab people! I have another little question! I do a fair bit of exercise, but just recently I have noticed a real change in the smell of my fresh sweat.. it’s become a kind of sickly...
Hi can anyone please help me with advice on riding a bike, large frame with an arthritic hip. Will this improve in time with range of movement when pedaling ? Aswell as increasing the seat height can...
would appreciate if someone could let me know symptoms.
I daren't go anywhere near Dr Google....
essentially i have loose bowels, so much so its blighting my life. if there anything I can take, that you can buy over the counter, and should i tell the doctors about this. Its been going on for some...
So = 80 year old female presents to GP with painful growth/lump on leg just behind knee. Doctor says "I don't know what that is" and recommends making appointment with therapist and take pain killers!...
i knew about the osteo arthritis in the knees but this is news to me i went for a scan and found that the lumps on top of my feet are arthritis based. i wonder does anyone else have this or similar,...
My mum is 85 she has an irregular heartbeat according to her doctor ..she has passed out three times never knew anything about it so the doctor has got her an appointment at the hospital on the 6th...
This year my eyes have been badly watering and sore when indoors when the central heating is on. I'm OK ouside in the cold fresh air or inside with the windows partly open. Are humidifiers any good ?...
Is this a realistic danger or newspaper sensationalism? I ask because my wife has just been subscribed some. How long is it safe to take them?...