It’s the time of year again that is dreaded by millions: the start of hay fever season. Many people who don’t suffer from hay fever, or only suffer mildly, don’t understand what a torment it can be. Sometimes it’s dismissed or trivialised – even by doctors – but pollen allergies can badly affect the quality
I was recently diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The left side of my face has dropped and is agonisingly sore. I can’t close my eyes and my mouth is stiff. How long will this last? Dr Ellie Cannon replies: Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a distressing form of shingles. It is triggered by the virus varicella zoster,
I’ve developed trigger finger and it means I can’t bend my thumb. My pharmacist suggested resting it and applying anti-inflammatory cream but that hasn’t worked. What would you recommend? Trigger finger is a painful condition which makes it difficult to bend the fingers and sometimes the thumb. Joints in the fingers and thumb move smoothly
My husband has had an awful runny rose for several months. Our GP prescribed Beconase, but that hasn’t worked. What advice do you have? Dr Ellie replies: A constantly running nose must be assessed by a GP as there could be serious causes. However, the majority of cases are triggered simply by a cold or
Jermaine Jenas has split from his wife Ellie Penfold, six months after he was sacked by the BBC following a sexting scandal. The former footballer was dropped by the channel in August amid allegations of workplace misconduct after sending explicit texts to two female employees. While at the time Jermaine said he and Ellie, who married in
I’m suffering with an excruciatingly painful bout of sciatica. Painkillers and amitriptyline make no difference. I can’t even put my foot on the ground it’s so bad. I’ve heard there are injections people can get – is this true? Dr Ellie replies: Sciatica is a debilitating pain condition which requires careful management from a doctor.
Last month I noticed some blood in my urine. I thought it might be due to premenopausal bleeding, but didn’t have any spotting. My GP ordered a urinary tract infection test but that came back normal. What should I do? Dr Ellie replies: Blood in the urine can be a sign of bladder or kidney
Ellie Roebuck was told last February that she had suffered a stroke aged 24Â Roebuck was part of the Lionesses squad that won the Euros in 2022 LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By SPENCER MORGAN Published: 06:33 EST, 19 February 2025 |
Since the pandemic, for at least a few hours a day I can smell smoke – although there’s nothing burning. It can happen wherever I am – at home, at work or in the car. An ENT check of my nose and an MRI head scan revealed nothing. Is there any treatment or course of
Vanessa Kirby exuded elegance as she led the VIP arrivals at the Charles Finch & Chanel Pre-BAFTA Party in London on Saturday. Held at 5 Hertford Street, celebrities came together to celebrate ahead of the awards ceremony, with Lily James and Ellie Bamber also in attendance. Vanessa, 36, looked sensational in a black draped gown with a