Fibromyalgia and pregnancy
Last year, after a bout of “flu” I was left with, among other things, aching limbs, extreme fatigue and depression. After a very long nine months of not knowing what was wrong with me, I have now been diagnosed as having fibromyalgia. I am taking anti-inflammatories and Prozac - which are not helping much. We are hoping I can find the energy to try for another baby soon (I am 33) but it’s hard to find out anything about my condition or what I can take through pregnancy and breastfeeding....
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Fibromyalgia symptoms
My doctors are suggesting I might have some form of fibromyalgia. I am so tired, I cannot stay awake during the day and then I sleep badly at night. I am lethargic and depressed and feel unable to concentrate which is no good because I am currently doing a Masters degree and starting to fall behind. ...
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Finding a herbalist
Can you point me in the direction of bona fide herbalists working in my area? If you don’t keep a list, do you know who does?...
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Fine hair
I wondered if you know of anything to help my 11-year-old daughter with her hair? It is very fine and there is so little of it, you can actually see her scalp. Do you know of anything we can do to encourage healthy hair growth?...
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Fingernails that split, flake and peel
Can you suggest anything for fingernails that split, flake and peel and are mottled with white spots? I understand the latter is caused by a lack of calcium. Is that right?...
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Fish oils for children
My daughters are two-and-a-half years old and while I have heard a lot about the benefits of giving supplements of fish oils to aid brain development, all the fish oil supplements available over the counter that I have seen state that they should not be given to children under four....
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Flagging libido - men and women
Sadly, at the ripe old age of 71, I am suffering from a flagging libido. I’m quite fit, have no serious health problems and cannot understand what is going wrong. I cannot afford Viagra and in any event, I am suspicious of the side-effects. Is there anything more natural that could help?...
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Flaking nails and lips
I work part-time as cabin crew for an airline and have two problems that are always considerably worse when I have been flying. Firstly, my lips are always dry and sore, no matter what I use. Secondly, my fingernails are soft and flaking. I already take a sulphur supplement, but is there anything else that would help?...
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Flatulence
I have an acute problem with flatulence which can be very embarrassing. I am sure I am not the only reader with this problem which you have not discussed before. Can you suggest any remedies for those of us who do suffer?...
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Fluid retention
I have suffered from fluid retention - particularly in my legs - ever since my teens. I have been prescribed diuretics from time to time but these seem to have a limited effect. I am overweight for my height but find it difficult to lose weight and keep it off because of the fluid retention. Any suggestions?...
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