Tag: Medicine

  • What is a #MSWarrior???

    What is a #MSWarrior???

    Have you ever been so inspired by someone, so moved by their contribution to this world, and utterly overwhelmed by their beaming presence whenever they walk into a room? These people, who I am hopeful each of you have had the pleasure of meeting, are exceptionally rare. Their radiance is empowering and they are simply…

  • Ovary-acting hormones, unpredictable periods and excessive hair growth – peak into the world of PCOS!

    Ovary-acting hormones, unpredictable periods and excessive hair growth – peak into the world of PCOS!

    I call the next patient in. Miss S is 22 years old, has brown hair, a contagious smile and has the most vibrantly colourful handbag that I make note to ask her about at the end of the appointment. I was parallel consulting at the time which meant I conducted the interview and examined the…

  • You are only as old as you feel … right?!?

    You are only as old as you feel … right?!?

    It was only a few short weeks ago now that I was sitting in my specialist’s office, listening intently as he read out all of the bony changes he saw in my pelvic and spinal x-rays.  I was trying to focus my vision on the images and follow him along but I was too preoccupied…