No. Sqad (who we all know is being referred to here) was an ENT Consultant (retired). He might have done a stint as a GP eons ago but that was eons ago.
But some here will take his word over going to their GP. Agree it's not entirely his fault that they listen to the advice of take a pain killer and monitor the situation...
237SJ, the problem is that because he has a medical background people will often take his word as gospel and follow his advice. All the disclaimers in the world doesn't heal the physical damage after taking the wrong and often dangerous advice.
..anneasquith "it may be an appropriate time to remind everyone that "the disclaimer" is in health and beauty topic not body and soul". It`s not. It`s in health and fitness. Beauty is a separate category.
I think this conversation demonstrates that it's all very well asking on here for initial advice (e.g. if someone else is suffering from something similar) - but not to take our word for it, medical/clinical or otherwise - nothing beats seeing your own GP who knows your clinical history. We don't.
Tambo, himself had issues with his arm going numb but didn't sort it out or see a doctor (he didn't even have a doctor at the time), if he had, maybe the aneurysm in his brain wouldn't have gone bang and he wouldn't have had to have emergency brain surgery.