Last week, there was a very moving interview with a woman whose husband had taken ill very suddenly and was at deaths door. She was distraught she could not visit him. Has there been anything in the...
Enjoying this very much as I remember the case and actually spotted Mandy Rice-Davies in her white mini in Sussex when the Mirror was looking for her! Searched the credits and online but cannot locate...
I am now in my fourth week, suffering from diarrhoea. I have spoken to two GPs at my surgery but they aren't too bothered. I am getting a colonoscopy on 6th March, investigating erosive gastritis. I...
At the start of this year I joined a group online for people with stomach/bowel/digestive problems. I think UK and USA members contributed. I mistakenly deleted it and now cannot recall its name, as I...
I am watching Les Mis every Sunday but foxed about last weeks episode. Jean was captured for the theft years ago of coins from Petit Gervase. We saw him in the prison ship and he extracted something...
I am 75, have under active thyroid, T2 diabetes, angina and erosive gastritis. I take insulin and tablets for them all. However, every afternoon when I settle down to read a book/paper, I nod off to...
I have been diagnosed with a gastric problem and need to adapt my diet. I know obvious stuff like avoiding fried, spicy meals. But what can I have for meals? Weetabix OK? I have searched for a cook...
I have been awakened the past few nights by painful ache in my back, just the one spot. Left hand side about half way mark. I take painkillers so I can get back to sleep but they don't always work....
Since being diagnosed last week with acid in my stomach, I have been reading up about my diet. I saw a web page which said to avoid cereals etc and suggested white bread would be better for me than...
For a few days now, I have had pain in my upper left hand stomach, right below my breast. It can be calm for a few minutes but then a shooting pain goes through to my back. Its in the area of my...
For the past two nights, I have been woken in the middle of the night by a pain in my back, around where my waist would be. No amount of moving reduces the pain and it is only when I get up and stand...
Hello. Late as usual these days. it was His Nibs's first rugby match of the season and he was very keen that I should go. Tbh I was unenthusiastic as I fancied a lie-in. (We were out on Friday...
My hair is short and almost pure white. It is strong and healthy but when washed and blow dried, it can appear harsh. Is there a liquid/cream/dressing that would soften its appearance? I use wax...
