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A few years back, I had a stent put into my aorta after a scan showed an aneurysm. I was also prescribed an anti-clotting pill, clopidogrel, and noticed soon after that whenever I had a knock, no matter how small, I would immediately…

For a good six months I have had swollen legs. At times they've been red, hot and very painful. I'm 90 and I've been prescribed antibiotics twice, but they didn't help. Most recently my GP said I had to learn to live with it. Is she…

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer I expected to be thrown into treatment, but my urologist has told me I’ll just have check-ups every four months. My fear is that the cancer will spread to my lymph nodes or bones in that time.…

Recently, I was put on a blood pressure tablet called amlodipine. Suddenly, no matter whether or not I eat, I feel full. I have totally lost my appetite. Personally, I'm quite happy about it, as I'm overweight and it means I'm no longer…

A while back, I noticed patches of mottled skin on my upper thighs. I called my GP, who said they were nothing to worry about. In the past two weeks they've spread to my groin and I've developed pain in the area, too. I spoke to the…

While the birth of Goulding’s son was joyous, it also led to a more turbulent period for her mental health. It’s one that she’s still grappling with as she figures out how to tour the album in a way that protects her own wellbeing. “I’m not…

I have macular eye disease, and the treatment involves injections into my eyes. I also get dizzy spells which result in me falling, and sometimes I get very sick, too. My GP prescribes all types of pills but they don’t help. Could my…

My mother is 75, very small and frail, and often falls over. But she seems obsessed with walking everywhere to get exercise, which she thinks will make her stronger. I worry that the more she walks, the more likely she is to fall. Am I…

I am 85 and have type 2 diabetes. I've suffered with cold feet for years, which get worse during winter. I've tried bathing my feet in hot water, massages and emulsifying creams, but nothing seems to work. Can you help?Having cold feet is…

Most nights I wake up suffering terrible sweats. Sometimes my night clothes are damp and I have to put a towel down to protect the bedding. My doctor said it could be a sign of blood cancer and has ordered tests. Should I be worried?It's…