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Hearing Aids!

Hi, I'm wanting to try the new invisible hearing aids, has anyone tried them and what's your view, are they any good and worth the getting? Ange...

Sciatic Pain

My oh stumbled off the pavement recently and the next day started getting the most awful pain, in his hip and down his left leg, the Doctor gave him co-dydramol which is not working, I wonder if...

cleoval

Exercises For Sprained Muscles In Arm?

Hi Can anyone send me the NHS link for exercises for sprained muscles in the arms please.? Thanks.

Exercise To Target Waist

Any suggestion, I can use the assisted weights machines for everything else but just need to cover the middle bit. Can't do sit ups or lying down stuff as I would have trouble getting up from the...

Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment

Molluscum contagiosum My nephew has been diagnosed with this skin complaint. The doctor said it will go on it's own and didn't prescribe anything. However he is complaining it itches. Is there...

Ric.ror

Pilates

Is it right for me? I want to firm up. I tried a personal trainer but I feel he really wanted me to ‘muscle up’ rather than tone and strengthen up too I also want to lose weight but I appreciate...

gl556tr

M R S A: I-F Test Is -Ve / +Ve Prior To Hospital-Admission?

If this swab-test is negative, one does not harbour such Staphylococcus varieties. . B_U_T, I am due to go to a clinic, where there are two-bedded rooms. --Could one be 'infected' by a patient who was...

cleoval

Counselling Therapy Query?

Hi I have just started Councelling Therapy and I thought the Therapist would answer questions and advice but they do not. What is the benefits of Counselling if they do not do this? Would CBT be...

davebro

Do You Take Medication For Blood Pressure?

The Hygia Trial has shown a significant reduction in cardiovascular events (such as heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths) in patients who take their blood pressure medication at night. I'm...

Swollen Leg

My OH has had a badly swollen leg for months now, its very painful he's had a scan that ruled out blood clots and a Doppler test that showed good blood flow, apparently its something that some old...

Temporomandibular Jaw Pain

I'm experiencing left hand side temporomandibular jaw pain. I've had it for over a month now and I'm reaching the end of my tether with it. I wondered if any of you have suffered from this, and what,...

True Or Another Conspiracy Theory Thing?

Cheese causes breast cancer mortality because the hormone Oestrogen is concentrated in it.

I'm Wondering Again

I've just read in my local newspaper that my local A&E are only going to be open at core hours. I'm baffled on how an A&E can determine when their going to be busy. How does one know how many people...

Eczema/psoriasis On Scalp

My son has the above, we have had all sorts of medication from the docs and nothing seems to be clearing it. It is very itchy and bloody. Can anybody suggest anything at all. He has had all different...

Sinus Pain At Night

Can anyone give me any advice please. Over the last few weeks I have started to get sinus pain during the night around my nose and in my throat, and a runny nose. This seems to start about 11pm and...

dsvd

Hip Osteoarthritis

Hi I have Osteoarthritis in my right hip. I am not in pain but have a restricted range of movement. Meaning I cannot tie my shoelace or ride a bike. I take collogen and glucosomine chondroitin...

Chest Infection..

My mum's as a chest infection and been given antibiotics but the doctor as told her to go to the hospital for a chest Xray! He told her there's nothing to worry about but she is worried. Is this just...

Ric.ror

Gym Training Sessions

Ok so I’ve bitten the bullet and joined the gym. I had my first session with a personal trainer on Tuesday for one hour and have one booked for tomorrow too. How long will it take before I notice a...

fbg40

Potassium

Hi all, I take Losartan and Amlodipine for high BP and have just been prescribed Indapamide as well as BP was creeping up (according to the HCA at my GP practice). However, the Indapamide is causing...

Hydro Breeze Fan

i have one of these fans in my bedroom but have been a bit uneasy about it since i heard they can cause legionnaires disease, is this true not just that but can't they encourage mould and mildew to...

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