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The doctors say that my heart is fine.

I don't have a pacemaker.

Not to be rude to you but I was asked a question and I gave a reply, I've always been taught to give a response to those that ask. As you see from my responses (if you are actually reading them) I am seeing 'real doctors'. I thought the idea of a forum was to seek experiences that others may...

They have requested for bloods and if I'm honest, I haven't done these yet, just been no time (I know, no excuse). I'm due to go to the hospital to see my rheumatologist go an on going cartilage issue in my left ribs, I'll be having my bloods done then. Not being able to drive due to this...

Had my ECG yesterday and my heartbeat has come down to 86. I have also recently discovered after speaking with my mum that my half brother, uncle and nephew have epilepsy. Without jumping to any conclusions until I have seen the neurologist (which I have been referred to), it may be that I did...

I can certainly let you know my dosage on what I'm taking. Co-codamol 15/500mg 15 is codiene and 500 being paracetemol, take 2 4 times a day. Dicloflex 50mg 3 times a day. Amitriptyline 20mg per night. I also have 1 vitamin D tablet once a week, which is. 20,000 units. This has also been...

The doctor checked my heart rate four times, three by machine and one by one by pressing his fingers on to my wrist. and averaged at 105. I'm due to have an ECG reading tomorrow.

I hear what your saying but all these are prescribed by a consultant for pain control as I have been suffering with costochondritis for over a year and without some form of meds my pain will increase and cause more than it's worth, not only for me but for my partner and I can't put him through that.

Hi all, Apologies for not responding to your advice. I had some similar symptoms again today and went to see my doctor. Suspected seizure/fit that is now being investigated. I haven't been advised to stop smoking but will certainly keep an eye on this if this was to be connected in some way...

Hi All, I wonder if someone could give me some advice / reassurance. I have smoked for over a decade, only joints and only in the evenings and at weekends. My partner and I probably get through a quarter a week. Something strange happened to me last night, we were having the last smoke of...