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by Dr Claire Mansfield
Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:36 pm
Forum: mental well-being
Topic: Anxiety Causes Insomnia?
Replies: 5
Views: 6150

Re: Anxiety Causes Insomnia?

Hi, yes it definitely can cause insomnia. You might want to talk to your GP to see what support might be available to you to help with the anxiety if that’s something you’re struggling with. There is also lots of advice available on the internet about how to promote good sleep hygiene to help with i...
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Prostate Cancer & PSA Tests Questions
Topic: Guys I need advice
Replies: 3
Views: 1937

Re: Guys I need advice

Hi Bob, lots of people feel embarrassed about going to see their GP, particularly about these kind of intimate issues. However, while it might be unusual for you to talk about it, for your GP they will hear about these kind of problems all day long. Your GP should be sensitive to you finding it diff...
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:40 am
Forum: General Testicular Health Questions
Topic: Lump
Replies: 1
Views: 1705

Re: Lump

Hi, It's great that your husband went to his GP about this problem. If the treatment he's been prescribed isn't working then I suggest that he goes back to his GP so that they are aware of this and can review the treatment plan. Mr Challacombe has posted a link on this forum about testicular lumps w...
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: General Prostate Health Questions
Topic: Signs and Symptoms
Replies: 2
Views: 2008

Re: Signs and Symptoms

Hi Kristine That does sound really difficult that you are both concerned about him but that he won't go to the GP. Reassure him that his GP will be very used to these kinds of issues and that the GP won't make him undergo any examination that he doesn't want to have, he could simply go for an initia...
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:25 pm
Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
Topic: Steroids, Inflammatory Arthritis & No Answers (My Dad)
Replies: 3
Views: 3462

Re: Steroids, Inflammatory Arthritis & No Answers (My Dad)

Hi Caz Sorry to hear how difficult it has been for your Dad and the effect this has had on the whole family. As Dr Holden has mentioned, your Dad's low mood is understandable considering what he has been going through. Hopefully, with the right support, he will start to notice his mood improving. Ho...
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: Pain Management
Topic: Neck and Shoulder Pain
Replies: 2
Views: 2520

Re: Neck and Shoulder Pain

Hi, as you appear to be experiencing side effects from the Naproxen I suggest that you go back to your GP to discuss this. They may change the dose or consider alternatives. As everyone tolerates drugs differently it may take a few reviews with your GP to get your medication right for you. I would a...
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Osteoarthritis
Topic: Back and knee osteoarthritis
Replies: 2
Views: 2541

Re: Back and knee osteoarthritis

Hi, yes I think that would be a good idea to see your GP as you have both noticed a change. I'm not sure if your mother is still able to access her physio as it would be a good idea to discuss it with them too. Thanks
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Pain Management
Topic: Alternatives pain therapy
Replies: 2
Views: 2220

Re: Alternatives pain therapy

Hi, again I can understand your frustration that you have experienced something that alleviated your symptoms and allowed you a better quality of life (albeit temporarily). Not being able to do the things in your life can often lead to feeling depressed and anxious. You say that you have tried antid...
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Topic: A young boy recently diagnosed
Replies: 2
Views: 2210

Re: A young boy recently diagnosed

Hi, sorry to hear how difficult it is for you at the moment. Have you spoken to your GP about a referral for a talking therapy? You might find it really helpful to have a space to think about what you are experiencing, and to learn different ways to manage both physically and mentally. You might be ...
by Dr Claire Mansfield
Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:54 am
Forum: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Topic: Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
Replies: 3
Views: 2381

Re: Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis

Hi Linda I am not sure what you have already tried but there is lots of good advice available on the internet about good sleep hygiene and while you may not see instant results, given time, small changes can make a big difference in helping you to get better quality sleep. Sometimes it's not always ...
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