GP
Coverage of GP in the Nexus archive.
- Are restless legs driving you crazy in the heatwave? My GP was baffled - but then a top neurologist prescribed this common drug - Get this subscriber article only in the Morning Mail newsletter
A person experiencing restless legs during a heatwave found their GP baffled, but a top neurologist prescribed a common drug. The solution is detailed in a subscriber article from the Morning Mail newsletter.
- Paramedic, 41, is diagnosed with stage four cancer after visiting her GP 21 times with worsening symptoms
A 41-year-old paramedic was diagnosed with stage four cancer after visiting her GP 21 times with worsening symptoms.
- Is your menopause brain fog actually undiagnosed ADHD? A leading GP explains why so many women discover they are neurodivergent in their forties
Many women are discovering they have undiagnosed ADHD in their forties, which is often misattributed to menopause brain fog. A leading GP explains that neurodivergence can be uncovered at this stage of life. This newfound understanding can lead to proper diagnosis and treatment.
- I was in bed when I was suddenly struck by agonising pain in my ribs. My GP had no idea what was wrong. Then I discovered the real problem... and most women haven't heard of it
A woman experienced sudden agonising pain in her ribs and her GP was unable to diagnose the issue. She later discovered the real problem, which is a condition that most women are not aware of. The condition is not specified in the given text.
- I've suffered migraines for years but they've suddenly become more frequent and are affecting my vision. My GP isn't concerned... should I be? DR SCURR reveals hidden condition that affects so many - and test you MUST ask for
A person suffering from migraines is concerned about their increasing frequency and effect on vision, despite their GP not being concerned. The article suggests a hidden condition may be the cause. The author, DR SCURR, advises on a test to ask for.
- Father, 46, battled fatigue, low mood and libido loss for four years - his GP diagnosed depression but he had 'critically low' testosterone
A 46-year-old father experienced fatigue, low mood, and reduced libido for four years. His GP initially diagnosed depression, but he was later found to have critically low testosterone levels.
- Surveyor, 30, died from diabetes after GP told him to ring 111 when he called three times to ask for urgent help, inquest hears
A 30-year-old surveyor died from diabetes after a GP advised him to call 111 three times for urgent help, according to an inquest. The case highlights potential failures in timely healthcare response.