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Prostate cancer is (generaly) regarded as an old mans cancer. But what is the prognosis for someone under 55yrs? All the information I have been reading talks about over 65s and because the consultant...
Hello all, My Granddaughter,3, has been diagnosed as allergic to Gluten, Rice Maize, Eggs and 'processed' cheese, although not unprocessed dairy. Anyone know of a site/organisation(UK based) who may...
I posted a while back regarding an ongoing cough that my 7yr has had. She was given antibiotics a few weeks ago which didnt help so today I took her back again to the GP. She has now been given an...
I increased my preventative inhaler for asthma a few months ago which the asthma clinic nurse agreed I should stick to new higher dosage. However it means that the inhaler only lasts 20 days rather...
val-south, Squad and furrypussycat. Recently you were all kind enough to respond to a post of mine, you all suggested that my problem could be diabetes, you were all right. I have just come out of...
Further to joe.s-b's request about Eurax...I've also noticed it's disappearance-along with Dispirin Extra(dispersible aspirin and paracetamol),and anything by Scholl for athlete's foot.Any more? Why...
Needed new reading glasses. I mentioned to him that I sometimes wake up with my face all wet as if I've been crying [I haven't]. He said I could be sleeping with my eyes partially open. Anyone heard...
I'm on Dekristol 20,000, 2 a day over 10 days, for a vitamin D deficiency (level was 22). They are like little goldish see through ball like capsules. Does anyone know how quick this absorbs (or does...
I am thinking of having my eyes lasered and wondered if the doctor will prescribe me a few tranquilisers before I have it done? I would require something really strong - but as its only a one time...
I want to get rid of my flabby stomach and want to use the Gym. I have never been to one before and so am bit nervous. Since I work 5 days a week, would 1 day a week make a difference to be trim ?...
I am puzzled - finished my periods some 8-10 years ago, had breast cancer and a mastectomy and had hot flushes - they disappeared after a few months, but, 18 months ago I had to have a hysterectomy...
Eurax cream which is excellent has disappeared evidently due to manufaruing problems which I do not understand as it has been made for years. There is a lotion but it's very inconenient to use. Is...
Re http://www.theanswerb.../Question1126206.html My partner has now had blood, chest xray, MSU, 24hour urine, and kidney ultrasound results back, GP says that there are no tumors on his kidneys, and...
I Woke up 8 months ago with a really sore left arm at the top, went to docs and she gave me ibuprofen and never seemed really bothered, (i h8 going the docs as it is) anyway the ibuprofen never worked...
Does anyone have a suggestion for curing a burnt/scalded tongue? That'll teach me to wait till my food's cooled down but can anyone recommend a way to speed up the healing process?
Sqad, I just had a call from my GP regarding bloods taken 2 days ago and the CRP reading was 310 !! Now I know I feel like pooh , the oralmorph is helping with the pain from the fibrosis. Even when I...