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  1. Pinned Do you think the right-to-die law should change?

    The results of a new poll on Patient.co.uk, released today, reveal that 81% of people support a change in the law governing the right-to-die. This week sees two ....

  2. Pinned Share your unique health story

    Everyone has a story to tell about their health – and we want to hear yours.

    We’re looking for people who would like to share their personal health experience ....

  3. 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 ....

  4. Need help identifying....

    I have recently been getting small spots on my body, they are red and vary in size. they look like a common spot you would get on your face, however i get them on ....

  5. Can genital warts develop after 6 and a half years since intercourse?

    I recently found out that the lumps on my genitals (I'm a guy) are genital warts.

    I've had them for around 18-24 months but only got them checked out about a week ....

  6. Need advice overcoming my fear of needles (Trypanophobia)

    Hello,

    I was hoping for your help - basically I have a MASSIVE fear of needles and was hoping to get suggestions on how best to overcome this.

    To give you ....

  7. Contacepyive injection

    I have just had the depot contraceptive injection for the first time after a 7 month break from it. I finished my last period 9 days ago. How long do I need to use ....

  8. Blue scar from car accident? What is it? Will it go away?

    I had a car accident in September last year. I cut my arm open on the road and needed 28 stitches. It has healed really well however I have a lot of blue scarring. ....

  9. Electronic prescription service (EPS) - good or bad for you?

    Our village pharmacy which is just 200 yards from the GP surgery, has invited me to sign up for the new NHS paperless electronic prescription service.

    As far ....

  10. Do Fructose and lactose count as 'sugar'?

    I am trying to limit my sugar intake but fruit contains an awful lot of sugar and so does milk! Are these sugars as bad for you as other forms of sugar?

  11. diagnoses

    64 years old with symptoms of tiredness and feeling light headed and no protein or glucose found in urine? could someone please tell me what this could be?

  12. Please help our research on the use of online health forums!

    Hi everyone,

    My name is Hanmei. I am a researcher at the University of Melbourne in Australia and currently working on a project investigating the use of online ....

  13. Mayfly Man syndrome/disease

    Has anyone heard of Mayfly Man syndrome? What is it, and where does the term come from?

  14. Does your doctor say "what do you want me to do

    Since I had a problem with my doctor He started saying, "what do you want me to do," Leaving the dicision to me. I've used three other doctors at the surgery and ....

  15. prescription medication

    hi all, my first discussion, so go easy, and if this is the wrong place to ask this question.... sorry in advance. "is it ilegal to take my wife's prescribed iprobruffen ....

  16. Stent Thrombosis

    www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-stent-thrombosis.htm

    Not much practical information about the prospect of this occuring was passed on when my wife had this procedure...in ....

  17. Commissioning groups. How will patient choice of specialist be affected?

    Will patients have a say on referals?

  18. I disagree with advice given on types of fats to eat

    I really disagree with the advice to avoid butter and use spreads instead. Butter is a simple food which is a good source of vitamin A. Spreads have multiple ingredients, ....

  19. Vaccine not recorded in Personal Child Health Record- advice please...

    Please could you advise me on the following:

    My son went to the local health centre to see the doctor for his first batch of vaccines yesterday, once my partner ....

  20. Carbohydrates

    I signed up because I read that it's science based here. I filled out the questionnaire and saw the following:-

    Carbohydrates

    Carbohydrates should provide the ....

  21. Male genital exam Leeds

    I am in need of a genital exam but want a female to carry it out. Is there anywhere I can go to do this? Basically from an experience I had when I was younger I ....

  22. What To Do When Doctors Give Up?

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice – my best mate is really ill and has been for about 3 years now. He has massive pains around his stomach area ....

  23. New MyHealth thingy!

    Hi ya,

    You might have noticed some slight changes (whatdyathink? cheesygrin or sad) Anyway...

    Have you seen / had a fiddle with the new MyHealth thingymewhatsit yet? ....

  24. Advice on my nose please.

    Hi folks,

    last night I was sitting on the couch, watching tv, hadnt moved for hours, haven't hit my nose of anything, haven't ate anything different or drank. ....

  25. daughter recently diagnosed with SOTOS syndrome!

    My daughter was recently diagnosed with SOTOS syndrome, I have researched it online, but is there any help available to myself and my daughter. She is the only known ....

  26. Doctor can't prescribe....

    Just wondering if anyone knows a way round this one......I use a patch of slow release nitrate daily (for unstable angina) and they leave a horrible mark (like ....

  27. Frequent joint & muscle injuries

    Hi,

    My better half has over the past 12 months been prone to injuries. He doesn't have to do much for an injury to occur, twisting, reaching, etc. He currently ....

  28. Help! need to find geriatrician for private assessment

    URGENT As the title says I need to find a geriatrician to assess my fathers recent medication as I think he may have been over medicated with a dangerous combination ....

  29. HELP, what is wrong with me?

    Hello all, i am new to this forum and have never posted anything online anywhere before so please be kind. Allso i am typing this on my phone so please excuse my ....

  30. Trouble logging in to this site....

    Logging-in not recognising me - and I have registered before!

  31. New Wellbeing section

    Seen the new Wellbeing tab above ??? Check out the new section there's tips about all kinds of things, patient stories, looks good smile

  32. Out of hours GP's

    I had surgery on my foot on Fri 21 Sept & was today (Sat 22 Sept) in severe pain, so I phoned the contact number I was given at 17. 30, I was given a appointment ....

  33. Medical Terminology

    About the Medical Terminology

    Medical terminology is a vocabulary for accurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and ....

  34. alternatives to seeing a GP

    hello all,

    can anyone please suggest someone with medical experience/expertise/knowledge that I can go to just to ask some questions, chat about concerns, without ....

  35. Frazier suction Tubes

    Hello, Has anyone had an experience of working with Frazier suction tubes? and if so has anybody got any information regarding them? I need to do a presentation ....

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