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Gill1941

24 Hour Bp Monitor

Anyone had one of these? I have one at the moment and last evening got a shock. My BP is normally 145/59 ish when I take it at home but higher in surgery so they wanted me to have a monitor. Yesterday...

jennyjoan

Getting Tonsils Removed At 75

Is that painful...

HFJL2020

Itch

i got this rotten body itch last 2 weeks it s an itch that moves over my body one sec its on my face next nose carries on like that over my body had 2 showers to day still the same any ideas tia...

ladybirder

Who Do You Think Will Win The Men's Final This Afternoon?

Anybody had a bet? Ken perhaps?

GlitteryWings

Tender Skin But No Injury Or Rash

Any idea whats causing this or an experience of something similar!? One side only (L) Not painful as such but uncomfortable to lie on - pain points are flank, inner thigh and back of thigh....

smurfchops

Sis Had A Fall, One For Sqad?

My sister slipped and fell on the outside of her knee today. she was ok, and walked around the shops this morning. However, now she says the side of the kneecap is a little swollen, and is very stiff...

Raidergal2022

Question For Those Who Are Prone To Fainting Ring, How Do You Cope?

I am a massive wimp when it comes to health - I do all the self talk/CBT stuff but I am still a wimp I have a strong fear of fainting. I have done it 9 times in my life - explainable causes from...

Tilly2

Why Won't My Ears Pop?

My ears feel constantly blocked but no amount of holding my nose and blowing makes them clear....

barry1010

Blood Test - Full Blood Count

Not mine but do these 'abnormal' results give cause for concern? Total White Blood Count 3.80 10*9/L MCH 32.8pg Lymphocyte Count 1.25 10*9/L I realise they are close to 'normal' but I was wondering if...

Floko

Use Of Bisoprolol As "Pill In The Pocket"

I hope someone can help. I have searched NHS site and a few others, but cannot find an answer to my query. I was prescribed Bisoprolol 5mg daily (to taken at 7 am) a couple of years back due to Atrial...

LadyCG

Tattoos

What's your opinion on tattoos? They're not for me personally but some of them showcase outstanding artwork bordering on sheer brilliance. This is the tattoo that OH declared last week that he...

jennyjoan

Amfeeling Very Weary And Tired

Just in from supermarket and you know everything is a burden- picking up the stuff ptting into basket. Legs are not what they were - could have a small sprint etc. in my day. I don't think I should be...

barry1010

Psa 13.7

Had a blood test yesterday for PSA. Just before lockdown I had a very painful night when I couldn't empty my bladder. I got an emergency appointment but did manage to go the loo before I got there. I...

Smowball

Plantar Fasciitis Flare-Up.

Am having the most dreadful flare-up the past week or so, I can’t even put my right heel on the floor at all, the pain is just terrible. I’ve tried the usual - rolling my foot on the little roller...

Thisoldbird

Thinning Hair

I'm quite concerned how thin my hair has become. All my life I've had very thick hair, but this last few weeks it's become so thin I can see my scalp!. Until recently is was in excellent condition,...

jourdain2

Diagnosis Finally Received

For Sqad and all you others who have cared and been interested in the mysterious and sudden illness which has hit Dave, my 68 yr. old Brother-in-Law. I didn't think it was going to be good - and it...

Moorea7

Answerbank Username

I am fascinated by the Usernames on this sitte. I am assuming names such as Barry, William, Naomi, Patsy are your own first names. But is Tora Tora Tora a tiger, Pastafreak a lover of Italian food,...

pastafreak

Very Itchy Skin On Upper And Lower Eyelids

Specifically in the creases. Sometimes slightly puffy on the under eye crease. Upper eyes are rough on innermost corner. Sometimes it feels "prickly ". I had similar but worse about 10 years...

smurfchops

One For Sqad Perhaps??

The floor of my mouth is sore and aches under my chin, glands feel enlarged. I have white patches there, then they loosen and fall off like dead skin.I have had this a couple of years ago, and it...

Arrods

Statins (Again)

I saw my GP a couple of weeks ago after experiencing unexplained leg muscle 'cramp-like' aches. I wouldn't go as far as to say they are 'pains' and in fact I could probably suffer them going forward,...

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