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Search found 52 matches
by Sarah Buchan
Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: general women's health
Topic: Pernicious anaemia & hypothyroid
Replies: 2
Views: 2214

Re: Pernicious anaemia & hypothyroid

Dear Cazkins, Thank you so much for your post - I'm so sorry to hear that you have been struggling with these symptoms for so long. I would like to ask you for some more information if you are happy to provide it? Please detail all of your current prescribed medicines and any products you are taking...
by Sarah Buchan
Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: mental well-being
Topic: Nightmares
Replies: 5
Views: 6893

Re: Nightmares

Dear MyHealthJG97, Many thanks for your post - I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing such unpleasant symptoms after your traumatic experience. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by frightening or distressing events. It affects 1 in 3 people who have a traumatic expe...
by Sarah Buchan
Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: general women's health
Topic: I can't get rid of a wart!
Replies: 3
Views: 3090

Re: I can't get rid of a wart!

Hi Joanne, Thank you for posting your question. Warts can be very annoying but I hope my advice will help. Warts are small lumps which develop on the skin of the hands and feet. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) which produces an excess amount of keratin (a hard protein) to develop ...
by Sarah Buchan
Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: gynaecology
Topic: Cilest advice
Replies: 1
Views: 2165

Re: Cilest advice

Hi Becki, Thank you for posting this question. I am sorry to hear that you have ended up in this situation whilst enjoying your travels! I cannot advise that it is safe or effective to take any medication past the expiration date. This date is specified to ensure that patients take the medication wh...
by Sarah Buchan
Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: general women's health
Topic: Endometriosis/ IBD?!
Replies: 1
Views: 1552

Re: Endometriosis/ IBD?!

Dear Lozbian93, Many thanks for posting your question - I hope I may be able to offer some advice to support you through these symptoms. Fybromyalgia is a long term condition which causes pain all over the body, but particularly the back and neck areas. Many patients who have fybromyalgia also have ...
by Sarah Buchan
Thu Mar 12, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: general acne discussions
Topic: Bad acne
Replies: 1
Views: 1814

Re: Bad acne

Hi James, Many thanks for posting your question and concerns - acne is a condition which affects many of our patients, so I hope I will be able to help. You are quite correct - there is currently a supply issue with Quinoderm creams due to new EU regulations which have limited the supply of an ingre...
by Sarah Buchan
Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: general women's health
Topic: Medication for possible mild rectal bleeding
Replies: 1
Views: 1862

Re: Medication for possible mild rectal bleeding

Dear Jane, I'm really sorry to hear you are experiencing these symptoms but please don't be afraid to visit your GP for further investigation. As healthcare professionals we are all here to help you - no matter how embarassed you feel about the symptoms, I can assure you each consultation is confide...
by Sarah Buchan
Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: general women's health
Topic: Atorvastatin and Levothyroxin
Replies: 1
Views: 1414

Re: Atorvastatin and Levothyroxin

Hi Lesley, Many thanks for posting this question, I was really interested to find out more as I was unaware of any interaction with these medicines. Having researched this question thoroughly, I can reassure you that there is no problem taking atorvastatin and levothyroxine together. I believe that ...
by Sarah Buchan
Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: general bowel discussions
Topic: Bowel Test
Replies: 1
Views: 2726

Re: Bowel Test

Hi Wendy, Many thanks for posting such a topical question. Currently the NHS bowel screening programme invites patients aged 60-74 who are registered with a GP in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for a screening test every two years. In Scotland, this programme invites patients aged 50 - 74 years...
by Sarah Buchan
Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: general men's health discussions
Topic: Is there a supplement can help me?
Replies: 2
Views: 3125

Re: Is there a supplement can help me?

Hi Lim, Thank you for posting such an interesting question. I hope my advice may help. A diagnosis of thalassaemia minor indicates to me that you do carry the thalassaemia gene but your body can still produce enough haemoglobin and therefore you shouldn't have any symptoms or problems from the condi...
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