http://www.wddty.com/readers-corner en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 20 My seven-month-old granddaughter has developed a severe case of eczema, particularly on her neck and trunk. It is predominantly dry but, during moments of distress, it has wept liquid. Can anyone suggest anything to soothe the skin and prevent the eczema from taking hold? - SC http://www.wddty.com/infantile-eczema.html http://www.wddty.com/infantile-eczema.html Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT Health My son has developed a verruca on his foot, and I may have one, too. I do not want to put chemicals on our skin. How can we deal with this naturally? - CN http://www.wddty.com/verruca.html http://www.wddty.com/verruca.html Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT Health How can I prevent or cure mouth ulcers? I’ve had them now and again since childhood, but they seem to be much more frequent now that I’m in my mid-30s. It would be great to know what’s causing them. - CK http://www.wddty.com/mouth-ulcers_3.html http://www.wddty.com/mouth-ulcers_3.html Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT Health I suffer from blepharitis, which is an inflammation of the eyelash follicles and eyelids. It appears to be getting worse, and eyedrops do not help. My eyes always seem dry, itchy, tired and red, especially when I wake up in the morning. Am I missing something in my diet? Can anyone offer information about the condition and its remedies? - DF http://www.wddty.com/blepharitis.html http://www.wddty.com/blepharitis.html Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT Health I have acute tendonitis in my upper arm. It has been getting increasingly painful, and I’ve had it for about nine months. I can’t put my arm up my back or reach for the seatbelt in the car without severe pain. Craniosacral treatment is helping, but it’s so slow. Any ideas please? - HH http://www.wddty.com/tendonitis.html http://www.wddty.com/tendonitis.html Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT Health I suffer from chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and hope that someone can help with alternative remedies or suggestions. - AC http://www.wddty.com/bronchitis-and-emphysema.html http://www.wddty.com/bronchitis-and-emphysema.html Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT Health I seem to have contracted polymyalgia rheumatica, a type of arthritis that affects the muscles, but not the bones or joints. It’s causing the muscles in the backs of my legs to ache badly when I walk or sit for more than a few minutes. It also affects my shoulders, and spreads to my right hand at night. Painkillers help, but the symptoms remain, and have been with me for about four months now. I am reluctant to use steroids. Can anyone help? - DS http://www.wddty.com/polymyalgia-rheumatica.html http://www.wddty.com/polymyalgia-rheumatica.html Thu, 1 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health Can anybody offer advice to prevent or cure mouth ulcers? I have suffered from them since childhood, but much more frequently now that I’m in my mid-30s. No sooner do I get rid of a batch than the next lot appears. What’s causing them? - CK http://www.wddty.com/mouth-ulcers.html http://www.wddty.com/mouth-ulcers.html Thu, 1 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health A friend of mine had to take the birth-control pill a year ago after she was told her hormones were out of balance. She has not had a period for seven months. Now she wants to stop the Pill and find another hormone solution. Can anyone help? - JM http://www.wddty.com/hormonal-imbalance.html http://www.wddty.com/hormonal-imbalance.html Thu, 1 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health * I have all but one symptom of Meniere’s disease, and experienced an increasing frequency of attacks of vertigo with age. I was referred for Cawthorne-Cooksey physiotherapy [a programme of exercises for balance retraining to correct imbalance due to inner-ear damage] and have not had a full attack since (about two years now). On three occasions, I have had a ‘flash’ of dizziness which has not progressed any further. - Angela Hayes http://www.wddty.com/more-on-meniere-s-disease.html http://www.wddty.com/more-on-meniere-s-disease.html Thu, 1 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health My six-and-a-half-year-old daughter has developed a persistent dry cough over the past six weeks. She has no phlegm, no cold and no other symptoms. She is usually a very healthy and active girl. I wonder if it is a reaction to going back to school, and now it’s become a habit? My GP says it could be hayfever, or perhaps the onset of asthma, but my daughter has no problem when running, and there is no wheezing. I would be grateful for any help. - JF http://www.wddty.com/persistent-dry-cough_1.html http://www.wddty.com/persistent-dry-cough_1.html Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health I am a 40-year-old woman and, four months ago, I had a hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries. I recovered incredibly quickly from the surgery, but four weeks after, I noticed I was no longer producing oil on my face or my scalp (since puberty, I have had excessively oily skin and have had to wash my hair daily due to oiliness). http://www.wddty.com/menopause-related-dry-skin_1.html http://www.wddty.com/menopause-related-dry-skin_1.html Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health My six-and-a-half-year-old daughter has developed a persistent dry cough over the past six weeks. She has no phlegm, no cold and no other symptoms. She is usually a very healthy and active girl. I wonder if it is a reaction to going back to school, and now it’s become a habit? My GP says it could be hayfever, or perhaps the onset of asthma, but my daughter has no problem when running, and there is no wheezing. I would be grateful for any help. - JF http://www.wddty.com/persistent-dry-cough.html http://www.wddty.com/persistent-dry-cough.html Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health I am a 40-year-old woman and, four months ago, I had a hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries. I recovered incredibly quickly from the surgery, but four weeks after, I noticed I was no longer producing oil on my face or my scalp (since puberty, I have had excessively oily skin and have had to wash my hair daily due to oiliness). http://www.wddty.com/menopause-related-dry-skin.html http://www.wddty.com/menopause-related-dry-skin.html Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health I seem to have contracted what is known as polymyalgia rheumatica a type of arthritis that affects the muscles but not the bones or joints It s causing the muscles in the back of my legs to ach... http://www.wddty.com/give-your-fellow-readers-a-helping-hand_1.html http://www.wddty.com/give-your-fellow-readers-a-helping-hand_1.html Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health Can anyone offer help or advice on how to deal with Meniere’s disease (characterised by dizziness, vertigo, ear pressure, tinnitus and low-frequency hearing loss)? http://www.wddty.com/meniere-s-disease_3.html http://www.wddty.com/meniere-s-disease_3.html Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health I seem to have contracted what is known as polymyalgia rheumatica a type of arthritis that affects the muscles but not the bones or joints It s causing the muscles in the back of my legs to ach... http://www.wddty.com/give-your-fellow-readers-a-helping-hand.html http://www.wddty.com/give-your-fellow-readers-a-helping-hand.html Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health Can anyone offer help or advice on how to deal with Meniere’s disease (characterised by dizziness, vertigo, ear pressure, tinnitus and low-frequency hearing loss)? http://www.wddty.com/meniere-s-disease_1.html http://www.wddty.com/meniere-s-disease_1.html Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Health