I have been suffering over the past couple of days with some weird symptoms, many of which I would normally put down to as a general nasty cold. However, today it hit me… hard, and I just HAD to go and get some medical help.

Firstly, I decided to call the NHS Direct helpline (0845 46 47), as I was still thinking it was some kind of cold, and didn’t want to go and waste a GP’s time. But when I discussed the situation, with aches and pains all over, and my face starting to swell – they said I really More >