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My very bestest friend has been suffering from acute pancreatitis caused by gall stones (not alcohol). She was admitted on the 24th November last year and is still hospitalised. No idea when she will...
I just had a heart scare which you can see if you click my profile. Would it be wise to start exercising on wednesday as I want to strengthen my heart and expand my veins and cappilaries etc..due to...
What exactly are the dangers of legal highs? Mixing them with other substances? I was under the impression they would be purer. Obviously they are not regulated so not tested. But what are the deaths...
One of front teeth has started to go very dark. The dentist said it has 'died'. It doesn't hurt, and I asked about a crown. The dentist said if I wanted a crown it would have to be private as it is...
I have been wearing contact lenses for over 35 yrs and never had a problem until a couple of weeks ago. My eyes are red, sore and itchy and my lenses feel as they they have grit on them. I have tried...
Recently on occasions I have had this strange feeling on my scalp. Feels like someone has pulled my hair very tightly and the scalp is tingling. When I touch it it can feel tender, as if bruised. Its...
I'm on the verge of going to the GP and asking for a thyroid test. With the following symptoms, would that be a fair request: a) Always tired. b) Aching shoulders/neck/elbows (although a family...
I have decided to go and see another ENT. I am still totally bunged up and miserable, maybe an op to reduce the size of my turbinates is the answer. Has anyone ever had that done ?
Once again I seek your advise ! My OH has terrible Hayfever and takes antihistamines everyday. I would like him to stop as they do raise his blood pressure. Normally his bp is ok, around 140 / 90, but...
Has anyone had hiatus hernia repair performed privately who can tell me the cost? I am going for examination to get a quotation to a South Coast private hospital. My case is really critical. I can...
I think its been 6 weeks now with no alcohol but the black dog is now upon me again. Triggered by buying a new bike and having to take it back 2 times now and it still isn't fixed. It starts other...
I am feeling better today, thank goodness. I took an antihistamine, I have been using the nasal spray and 600 mg ibuprofen for my sore throat. I even managed to out in my usual 9 hour working day. I...
I am having yet another sinusitis attack. I doing as my ENT told me to, nasal spray, antihistamines a s nasal wash. But it's so miserable, I feel like my head is going to explode. I think it was...