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andy-hughes

Trigeminal Neuralgia

I have developed this, as most sufferers do, out if nowhere. When it flares up, there are two stages - First I am afraid I'm going to die Then ten minutes later, I'm afraid I'm not going to... ...

bluefortress

Does Anyone Get Episodes Similar To This?

I sometimes get episodes of something but Im not sure what it is.
I can be either in the house or out and about and I'l start to feel a bit off/anxious. It feels a bit like the very start of a... ...

granny grump

Sliding Sheet

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced sliding sheet for doing exercises after a hip op please?

david small

Comforting The Dying

My younger sister has been told she has months to live. She is not responding to my calls or emails. Her two sons are looking after her and they are devastated. She's said she is not afraid to go,... ...

alyxowl

If You Woke Up And Were 14 Again - How Would You Choose To Live Life Differently

If you could be age 14 again and start over - what would you do differently.. Example - would your interactions with people be any different.. Would you do a different career - would you strive... ...

wrayperson

Help Needed

I have a large hard lump across the top of my leg, about 5 ins.approx. It is painful when I try to walk & seems to stop me actually being able to walk.. Doctors & surgeons have not been able to... ...

webbo3

If The Nhs Needs You To Go To A Hospital Far From Home For A Procedure, Is Transport And Housing Paid For By The Nhs?

I live in Bristol and may have to have a big operation at a hospital in London(The Royal free) I will be in hospital for possibly ten days after surgery, is there anything in place for my wife to... ...

Barquentine

Stannah Stairiser

Looking at the Stannah webiste there are no prices. I know cost will vary according to each installation design but a ballpark figure would be useful. We need a platform lift for MiL's wheelchair.... ...

alyxowl

Does Anyone Else Find That The More Information You Have The Angrier You Become..

I find information that I read online, forums etc both informative but also overwhelming and triggering.
Things that I have never thought anything about now make me a little angry.
For example... ...

windywillow

Does Anyone Use A Prescription Dispensing Machine?

If so, any thoughts - good or bad - please?

davebro3

Ageing

Should I take advice about longevity from someone who didn't protect himself from dying of hypothermia? 🙄

smurfchops

Face Cream

I have been using Boots Future Renew day and night creams and serum for around six months.. no difference to wrinkly face. Should I carry on (they are quite expensive as well) or go back to good... ...

smurfchops

To Women Of A Certain Age.

How is this heat affecting you? I am getting hot sweats and then it wears off... how about you? When I was young I loved sun bathing... hate it now.

naomi24

Can Pharmacists Prescribe Antibiotics?

I thought I read that the rules had recently been changed to extend further duties to chemists?

Gill1941

Cataract Surgery

Morning all. I had my cataract op on Wednesday and still have very, very blurry vision out of operated eye. I phoned them and they said it is probably a swollen cornea and should by OK by... ...

Smowball

Has Anyone Here Have An Overweight Partner, Or Have Had One In The Past ?

Don't think I want actual advice, just wanted to let off steam... MrSmow is a highly intelligent,clever, attractive man. He is also over weight. I don't mean by a stone or two. I mean by at least... ...

naomi24