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Am I right in thinking Naproxin is the more effective of the two? I know they're both the same type of drug etc
I have a nasty cold that started off at the back of my throat.
What's the best way to get through it ?...
I am cursed with shingles across my chest and left side and am taking prescibed pain-killer tablets which are nearly all used up. What treatment have other had? Can anyone suggest a soothing cream or...
What are the early signs and symptoms of Prostrate Cancer? My Partner is 42 and is worried he might be showing symptoms. He's arranged to see his octor, but I just wondered if anyone out there could...
My friends wife was wrongly diagnosed with an ear infection in 2011 I don't know what antibiotic ear drops was she was given but she took 2 doses as prescribed and the next day she had a hoarse voice....
maybe some of you will remember me posting a question recently about the above meaning. Well, I underwent surgery again last Monday with the surgeon using a Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Nerve Block. I...
Thought I would let you know sqad the update. Has now been 12 days since I had the fall. Went to see doctor and told to take paracetamols ans some gel to rub in. Have done this but still in terrible...
Many years ago I came down with an illness that caused great consternation in my surgery, it was quite rare. I can.t for the life of me remember what it was and I am wondering if you clever people can...
About 6 years ago I worked in an office with Philips, and one of the office workers brought in this wooden device that looked like a spine which you lay on, and it helped straighten your back. I can't...
Can anyone recommend a pillow that keeps your head cool while sleeping? I know there are a few on the market, but wondered if anyone could recommend any in particular. Thanks
If someone with this condition did no more than take co-codamol 30/500 and use a gel, would the hip gradually degenerate until a time came when they couldn't walk?
I have really bad hormonal/menstrual headaches. The only thing that used to work was Syndol but they've been taken off the market until next Summer. Please can someone recommend a tablet that actually...
Hi, I have been trying to get fitter in my late years (better late than never!) but I have really poor flexibility on my left side - I cannot cross my left leg over my right, and if I try to sit on my...
For over three weeks I've had a pain down the back of my leg from just above the knee right down into my ankle. It's like a dull throbbing ache. Went to see doctor about ten days ago who wasn't sure...
Can anyone recommend a cream to rub in? Do I use Deep Heat or something similar? Many thanks
I fractured my wrist just over 3 weeks ago and I had my arm in a sling for the first week. I shall be in plaster for almost two more weeks and I've been getting aches on and off and quite strong...
I have an allergic reaction to tanned leather eg. watch straps. Can anyone suggest some kind of coating or other to prevent the reaction?
I noticed it yesterday. I get quite a few of them and had one surgically removed before but always in the groin area but this one is on my back but over my hip bone about and inch and a half under my...
You about? I noticed a bite on my arm yesterday and didn't think anything of it.. Went to bed and had a restless night with it. Very swollen and red, warm to the touch and around the two small bites...
I started Googling this but as usual all sorts of scary results came up as they always do :-) I have a very small slightly red bump on my leg. It's not really raised, it looks I've noticed that it's...
