SAGA — Doing things properly

Dr Margaret

The Saga health website doctor has been working in general practice in north London for over 20 years and answering questions from Saga site visitors for the past five years.

While she answers all questions as fully as she can in the absence of a personal consultation, you are strongly advised to consult your own doctor before making important changes relating to your health and to treatment of any symptoms or specific conditions.

Please supply as much relevant information as you can in your question: for example, your age and sex, the names of any prescription medication you are taking and how long you have had the symptoms.

Questions can only be answered on the site and we regret that the experts cannot send personal replies. If your question is selected, the answer will be posted on the relevant expert’s page. All published questions will be anonymous and your email address and any other information you provide will not be used for any purpose other than answering the question.

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Latest Q&As

Q: I've been diagnosed with lumbar/thoracic osteoarthritis. Are there any dietary changes or exercises I can do to improve this condition? I am 53. Read Dr Margaret's answer to this and other questions

Our GP's Q&A archive

• Arthritic ankle options; dyspepsia medication; poor circulation; pain control; peri-menopause pain; discoloured facial tissues

• Aspirin for arthritis; erratic thyroid; seeing spots; sex and arteritis; persistent abdominal pain

• Depression caused by medical problems; swollen ankles; buzzing noise in ear; white blood cells in urine

• Lumbar/thoracic OA; health screening tests; rising cholesterol; angina and flying

• Recurring menopause symptoms; replacing arthritic hip

• Stomach pain after eating; restless sleeper; polyp fear; vegetarian anti-malarial drugs; blood pressure and pulse rate; gastric balloons

• Thigh tremors; stiff shoulder; bunion surgery; platelet levels; mixing medicines and supplements

• Too hot at night; blocked ear; intermittent aches; neuralgia of the peritoneum; reflux; nerve repair

• Weight loss; hormone treatment for prostate cancer; transfusion troubles; severe headaches

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Information on this site is for interest only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should consult your own doctor about any specific health concerns.

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