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Changing Tastes - Covid

Since having Covid over Christmas I’ve now recovered my sense of smell but I haven’t wanted to drink coffee at all. I just tried a cup and I still don’t want it. Is it usual for tastes to change with...

breadstick

Hi Flu /Chest Infection

Hi I had a bout of flu over Xmas which meant I couldn't even get out bed dreadful experience obviously Then as the flu was passing I developed a chest infection which will not go away This has been...

Ken4155

Am I A Bad Person.........

......... for laughing out loud? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/video/news/arson-suspects-set-themselves-on-fire/vi-AA160gb1?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=9f790762c88d4338b825cb972cfdbed2&category=foryou...

wolf63

High Blood Pressure Query

I have been instructed by my GP to take my blood pressure readings daily and send them to her. I started recording them only within the last few weeks. When I started taking them the measurements were...

jourdain2

Heart Murmur In Elderly Mongrel Terrier

Hello, Our (probably about 13 yrs. old) rescued mongrel terrier X with everything you have ever heard of, went to the vet's. today for his usual boosters. Everything fine (weight etc.) until she...

foxyferret

Labrador With Bloody Ears

My black lab has developed red lumpy sores on various parts of his body, face and paws. The ones on his ears are the worst, all around the edges and on the ends great big blisters on both sides of the...

rowanwitch

Bit Concerned

After about 4 weeks with a chest infection/ inflammation possibly due to methotrexate two courses of steroids and antibiotics had a chest xray on friday, told 3-4 weeks to get the results back. Had a...

smurfchops

Freckle Type Spot Has Come Back. Sqad Please !

I would describe as a small round freckle appeared on my face and gradually grew larger. I had it removed, it was benign. Now it has reappeared in the tiny scar, and again slowly growing. Not raised,...

Thisoldbird

111 ?

I called 111 before 8.30 am today. After many questions the young lady agreed I need to be seen. A Doctor (I assume) would call me back. 9.15 pm no one has called. What is one meant to do? How long...

ferlew

Painful Jaw And Ear Ache.

I have managed to get a GP appointment, but not until 19th January. I've had a painful jaw on one side, with accompanying ear ache, for a couple of weeks now. I'm having real trouble opening my mouth,...

Treacle71

Disappointed My Superior Didn't Get Me Anything For Christmas

I've been in my role as a typist for 7 years. I help the whole office out. My immediate boss assigned to me a superior whose secretary is off sick long term: so I'd taken on her role for 6 months...

Raidergal2022

Do These Drugs Interact?

Flixonase nasal steroid drops (Fluticasone) and rhinolast nasal spray/azelastine? Can they be used together to treat vasomotor rhinitis/nasal polyps? I have had this condition for a long time but it...

rowanwitch

Onwards And Downwards - January 2023

New year new resolutions, so I am restarting the old group. We can celebrate losses and offer support.No one approach is better than any other here.... Do what works for you....

MissTerious2

Èmmie Hoax

This isn't a flounce. It's a thought out decision and I'm doing what's best for me, I won't drop hints and make jibes I will just tell the truth as I see it. I have left AB a few times for my own good...

mushroom25

Covid Surge?

https://www.bbc.com./news/world-asia-china-64111492 as China abandons its zero covid approach, there are fears the infection surge this will precipitate could will allow new (and more deadly?)...

Smowball

Reduce Levothyroxine Daily Dose Say Latest Blood Tests

I have been on 150 Mg per day for a long time re underactive thyroid. I had blood tests just to check levels etc about 10 days ago. Today I’ve had a message saying I’m now taking too much and to...

joko

For Sqad Or Any Med Professional Mainly - Ectopic Pregnanct Issue

When i was about 24 (1994-5) I had an ectopic pregnancy. I also have PCOS so it was a surprise. I was in pain & had to go to hospital i think around 7-8 weeks The docs did a D&C, then did a scan to...

Bazile

Phenoxymethylpennicillin

My wife was prescribed 28 Phenoxymethylpennicillin tablets The Pharmacist dispensed 25 tablets . She spoke to the pharmacist today and was told that they explained to her at the time that there was a...