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  1. 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. whats could these symptoms mean???

    hi, my girlfriend seems to always be suffering with something wrong with her and has been to the doctors but they recons theres nothing wrong with her.

    shes 23 ....

  3. Sore Throat & Swollen Glands - advise needed

    Hi, I've had a bad throat now for the last 6 months which started off as a lump sensation and has developed into swollen tonsils, a bright red and sore throat, swollen ....

  4. 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 ....

  5. 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?

  6. high chlosterol and liver diease

    my husband resently been told that he has very high cholestrol level of 8.4 and liver diease but had a drugs test at work and came back postive for speed but he's ....

  7. 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 ....

  8. Embarassing issue

    Hi all,

    I'm beginning to get a bit concerned about an issue I'm having. Basically My nipples constantly give off some kind of discharge that turns green when ....

  9. 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 ....

  10. 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 ....

  11. 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 ....

  12. is hair loss related to happiness ?

    i have come across a person who told me that mental stress can be the reason of hair fall. and if i become happy i wont be having unnatural hair loss

    is it tru?

  13. Regarding Nano Chips

    I`ve been told that magnetic Nano Chips are very good for aches and pains in arms & legs, back etc.

    Any idea where I can buy them?

    Thank you in advance

    Tom

  14. How can you check your details?

    I've just signed up for this site and I can't find how you contact the people who run it to check any user information. I can't find where you can check and change ....

  15. HELP- 24 YEARS OLD WITH SEVERE PERIODONTITIS

    Hi,

    I’m hoping people still check this discussion as I found it very relieving to read that other people are going thought what I am!

    I am 24 years old and ....

  16. 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. ....

  17. Period different. Is the normal given the circumstances?.

    I wasn't sure what category to post this under so sorry if this is wrong.

    My period came this Saturday (4th May), and given the fact that it's different from ....

  18. Why do I have blood when I go to the toilet?

    I am a male in his mid-30s and have a question regarding my bowel movement.

    Normally it is fine. However, I notice that there will be much blood if I try to delay ....

  19. 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 ....

  20. Swollen face for 3 months!!!

    ---Early February- Woke up one day to realise my face was very swollen, with NO pain

    ---Ive been to the GP twice since then and at first they gave me ibuprofen ....

  21. 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?

  22. New functionality

    There was an update to the site on Friday to introduce new functionality as below. If anyone has any questions please reply to this post or message me.

    Ability ....

  23. Fingers on one hand are swollen and stiff.

    I am right handed and all of the fingers on my right hand (especially my ring and little ones) are swollen and painful. I have a hard time bending them. Usually ....

  24. Attendance Allowance

    I retired several years ago and at the time had been receiving Disability Living Allowance for many years. I thought that upon reaching 65 i would be transferred ....

  25. 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?

  26. Trochanteric Pain after Bursectomy

    A number of years ago (I think around 2005) I had the bursa removed in my left hip due to sever bursitis which did not respond to steroid injections. I had previously ....

  27. Skin rash diagnosis suggestion please?

    Hi,

    Around four weeks ago, I started to get a skin rash under my armpit. Initially I thought it was ringworm and treated it as such (using the same medication ....

  28. Chronic Rectal Bleeding

    Hi

    I'm a 32 year old woman who has suffered from rectal bleeding for around four years. I've been to my doctor and had a sigmoidoscopy without there being anything ....

  29. Recurrent infections and don't know where to turn next!

    I'm a 29 year old female and I had my appendix removed a year ago and since have had a bad time with my health. I've constantly been getting infections, tonsillitis, ....

  30. Concerns about my sons privates

    Really dont know how to begin to explain what the problem is as its of a very sensitive nature. My son, who is 11 has a very small penis and scrotem. I would say ....

  31. 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 ....

  32. Leg Spams Feeling Embarrased/ Nervous

    When i get nervous around people or feel embarrassed i always experience spasms/ jerks in my legs. This is very obvious to other people and is really starting to ....

  33. Inflammation testing

    I have been suffering for many years with headaches, joint pain,fevers,fatigue,eye pain,leg swelling, hand swelling, and now a severe allergy to the sun. I have ....

  34. Share your MyHealth goals and get support

    This is a forum to discuss your MyHealth score and goals. If you tell people what you are aiming for then you are more likely to reach your goal. Our community can ....

  35. Mayfly Man syndrome/disease

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

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