Epistaxis! The clinical word for a nose bleed. On Monday evening whilst watching snooker I blew my nose - and the flood gates opened! With a box of tissues I was unable to staunch the bleeding, which was massive and prolonged. 15 minutes later, with a tissue stuffed up my nose, I managed to call NHS111. The clinician considered this serious enough ( Read more... )

999 in their infinite wisdom decided that an ambulance was not required (!) and that I should speak with my GP. This, after NHS111 had told me to 'phone for an ambulance. My GP upgraded my medication to Co-codamol 30/500. The pain is still severe. I cannot manage the crutches; insufficient upper body strength. So, here I sit in extreme pain. GP ( Read more... )