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  1. Sarcoidosis - not enough care and attention given to sufferers

    Hi, I've only just joined this forum but as a long term sufferer of Chronic Sarcoidosis I thought maybe I could say a few things on the matter. First of all I was ....

  2. Amitriptyline and Sertraline

    I was diagnosed with FM 2 years ago although I'm sure I've had the condition for about 18 years. I have been taking between 50-75mg of Amitriptyline but just recentlly ....

  3. Child Constipation SOS!!!

    my son is turning three this august. we were on movicol for more than six months and we stopped three months ago as we didn't think it was doing any good. The situation ....

  4. Anyone NOT had any side effects on Citalopram?

    Hi there,

    After much deliberation, talking to just about anyone I could find and generally scouring the internet for information, I have decided to go with the ....

  5. Perimenopause and SEVERE joint pain - any one else??

    Hi

    I am 50 and have been in perimenopause for some time. I just wanted to post here to see if anyone else has suffered extreme joint pain as a result of fluctuating ....

  6. Bunion Operation

    I hope this will help anybody having or thinking of having a bunion operation.

    I had my operation on my right foot 4 weeks ago. I had read so many horrific articles ....

  7. AF sufferer and 2 ablations later

    I am 52 this year and after having suffered palpitations for years was finally diagnosed with af after collapsing at work in October 2011.

    I was given medication ....

  8. lichen sclerosis

    I think alot of people have an itch in the genital area and presume it is a sexual transmitted disease. I am over 60 and became aware of this itch which of course ....

  9. Mirtazapine withdrawal

    Hey everyone,

    I've been on Mirtazapine 30mg since Feb his year but I've had alot of problems with. Ear infections, burning mouth syndrome etc. so my Psychiatrist ....

  10. Can anyone advise on Ramsay Hunt Syndrome following Shingles in ear

    I had terrible ear ache and had to go to local hospital as it was weekend. Was prescribed antibiotics and eardrops. By mid week the pain was worse and also had rash ....

  11. How can I unsubscribe? When I click on unsubscribe it takes me to the sign in page. I want to get rid of reminders.

    How can I unsubscribe? When I click on unsubscribe it takes me to the sign in page. I want to get rid of reminders.

  12. Treatment for incapacitating 'IBS'

    My boyfriend has had severe stomach cramps and diarrhoea intermittently for the past year and a half and the situation is becoming intolerable.

    The symptoms are:

    ....

  13. IBS relief - a few helpful suggestions

    Hello fellow IBS sufferers.

    I've had IBS-D, quite badly, for over 20 years, and have recently found a few surprising things that have really helped.

    The first ....

  14. Cyclizine - Very Dangerous Side Effects

    I was taken into hospital with severely painful kidneys, and given morphine as pain relief. Unfortunately this gave me terrible nausea so I was given Cyclizine ....

  15. VINEGAR, VINEGAR AND MORE VINEGAR!!! You don't need to p...

    VINEGAR, VINEGAR AND MORE VINEGAR!!! You don't need to pay money to get rid of these things!! Listen up people, if you want to see quicker results just use vinegar ....

  16. please help

    hi all i have posted a message here because i need some advice if possible question

    for the picture on my profile i have put on a picture of my right hand which ....

  17. Im not sure if this is ibs

    I have had this sine i was 16 im 17 now and its got so much worse stomach pains everyday at the top middle and bottom of my stomach. It feels like a knife dragging ....

  18. Are the specialsts on this site for real???

    What is meant by terminally ill?

    This means a person is suffering from a progressive disease, and where their death can be reasonably expected within six months.

    ^^what ....

  19. GBS

    I was struck down by GBS seven months ago. I just collapsed in the street. No warning. I didn't know what was happening. I was scared. Got myself to the doctors ....

  20. Compartment Syndrome Concern

    I went to my doctor in April 2013 with severe pain in both of my calves and he did a physical exam and told me it felt and by what I was telling him is sounded like ....

  21. CAN ANYONE HELP WITH THE TRUTH BEHIND STERILISATION

    Hi Ladies,

    Been reading some of your posts here and been truly moved by what many of you have

    said and by some of your experiences.

    I hope I'm not causing ....

  22. Any good sterilisation stories?

    I was sterilised a year ago-and it was and has been, perfectly fine. I have read many, many comments from women who have said they have been left in constant pain, ....

  23. Sleepiness at work and is getting worse

    Hi

    I'm 44 yrs old slightly overweight, I work at a computer all day although I can have regular breaks from it. I am suffering from excessive sleepiness everyday ....

  24. Which is the best medicine?

    Which is the best medicine to recover the blood during Anemia?

  25. Am I a medical oddity??

    Firstly I am so glad that I have found this forum and to see that I am not the only one suffering. I was diagnosed with IBS and it was manageable through diet and ....

  26. Is our e- Learning education beneficial for students if no how to improve it?

    IS e- learning education is more helpful then regular studies classes?

  27. Best exercise for obese or unhealthy kids ?

    I have noticed many kids are more prone to indoor games and lack any kind of physical activity leading to obesity in them. I wanna know is there any gaming exercise ....

  28. READ THIS. An explanation and solution to a common cause of Prostatitis

    I've had Chronic Prostatitis and recovered from it. My journey was long and hellish. What I am going to pass on has been earn't in blood and tears.

    My view.

    Chronic ....

  29. non smoker with copd

    just found out had i have lung disease probably due to pasive smoking iam 54 my only symtoms are when walking fast or climbing hills i seem to get out of breath ....

  30. Is it a worm?

    Today I passed what looked like a noodle that was about 3in long. It was slightly thinner at both ends and was flat, it did not appear to be segmented. At first ....

  31. Overactive Thyroid Graves Part 4

    We all have Graves Disease or overactive thyroid issues, most of us have been through RAI and are now on thyroxine.

  32. Fibromyalgia Syndrome

    [b:0592c0a6dd][color=darkblue:0592c0a6dd][/color:0592c0a6dd][size=18:0592c0a6dd][/size:0592c0a6dd]Well my experience on this condition. I am 17 years old and ive ....

  33. Lichen Planus blood test results

    I have recently changed dentist and during my visit to the new one, the dentist pointed out that she thinks I have a condition called Lichen Planus. She referred ....

  34. Long term threadworms - I think I have found a solution

    6 months ago I suddenly realised that my children and I were infested with threadworms and had been for at least a year prior to that. It has caused me intermittent, ....

  35. IF YOU HAVE THREADWORMS - PLEASE READ!

    This information came from my very knowledgeable and helpful G.P

    He said, if you catch threadworms you NEVER get rid of them... all you can do is bring the population ....

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