Hello! I appreciate how on top of all the stress from the pandemic, students also have to cope with school stress. They need to manage not just their own expectations but those of others.

For their own expectations, it’s good to encourage students to be curious and learn, so they don’t hate school. Rewarding effort is more important than focusing on grades.

For school and parental expectations, it’s important to encourage two-way conversations so the child can benefit. If both sides agree the goal is the child’s education and welfare, unrealistic expectations for each child would be reduced. Every child is unique. 

For external factors including other classmates’ parents and competition amongst various parties, the priority shouldn’t be on managing them. You can only manage your own expectations as the adult, and try to nurture the child.

If you would like to take the conversation further with me, you may contact me via my personal coaching website: www.jadelifeandwellness.com as many clients share the same struggles as you do, with me.

Hi @Healthcomesfirst unfortunately I am unable to view your image. However, from what you describe - it sounds like you would benefit from a visit to your optician to check your refraction and vision, as incorrect/inadequate vision correction or improper fit can lead to this. If that turns out to be corrected adequately, you would need a physical examination by your general practitioner or family physician for further evaluation. 

An iron saturation of 5.64% shows that you most likely have iron deficiency anemia. It would be good to consult a doctor and show him/her the full results of your full blood count (haemoglobin levels) and the full iron studies (including ferritin level).
Iron deficiency anemia could be caused by dietary iron deficiency. But more importantly, it could be due to blood loss which could be due to various reasons. In females, one common cause of iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss is menstrual blood loss. Another important source of blood loss is the gastrointestinal tract (eg stomach or large intestine).
I would suggest that you consult a doctor and he/she will be able to help you further.

Dear @GiuliaManfredi  There are different types of COVID-19 vaccination-eg MRNA, inactivated virus etc.  Covid-19 vaccination should not affect your control of Graves's disease and taking Methimazole is not a contraindication to COVID-19 Vaccine in Singapore. (https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination/faqs---safety-and-efficacy-of-the-covid-19-vaccine)

You might wish to have a personalised discussion with your Endocrinologist about your condition and whether the COVID-19 vaccines available in your country is suitable for you.

Hope this helps.

Hi Ann! Yes, vaginal rugae (or otherwise known as rugosity) is normal for young women. This physical state of the vagina coincides with the reproductive years of the woman (hence not present before puberty and is lost / reduced after menopause). There is nothing to worry about if you feel these "ridges" along the inside of the vagina. However, if you do encounter any form of discomfort, discharge, bad odour or any significant changes after exposure to new lubricants, you might wish to get it looked at by a gynaecologist. 

Dear @Oxmane44 Topical treatment such as can be used for underarm excessive sweating. Botulinum injection eg Botox can also be injected in the underarm to reduce sweating. If the above is unable to help control your excessive underarm sweating, surgery - thoracic sympathectomy might be useful to help reduce sweating over under armpits. Hope this helps.

Hi. I am afraid you have to get a pregnancy test done at some point, the earlier the better. The morning-after pill (Plan B) is known to cause irregular bleeding after taking it; failure of the pill to work is possible, especially if not taken in a timely manner. If your pregnancy test is negative, you can safely do nothing and wait for your proper period to start. If you are indeed pregnancy, then help is easily available to get your though this rough patch. Many clinics in Singapore, including mine, are able to provide the necessary counselling and support for unplanned pregnancies. Your first step is to determine if you are indeed pregnant. So please do get a simple urine test done, either at home, or in the clinic. Everything else will fall into place thereafter.

Cobblestone throat is a description of swelling at the back of the throat due to inflammation.  It will not cause your throat to close.  

Dear @Mundinger19. It can take 2-3 days for the antibiotics to be fully removed from the body system. Urticaria/ hives can be triggered by medications/ food. It can also be induced by infection such as that affecting his ears. Oral anti histamines are effective against urticaria and I will suggest you bring your child back to the doctor for an evaluation if the urticaria is till not subsiding. Hope this helps.