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Don't Be Scared of the Dentist
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After a really bad experience with a dentist in my teens, I developed a morbid fear of them and never went again. If I'd had access to a gun I would have happily shot myself due to the excruciating pain of impacted wisdom teeth 20 years later. Well with age has come a little bit of wisdom, and a lot of tooth ac...
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stress test
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Hi all, just had a stress test with my cardioligist , who i see every 2 years due to having 2 open hearts when I was younger... all good , had to run about 6k in about 5 mintes on the tred mill, with verious speeds.. lucky i had been doing alot of walking latley !!! good reports no more visits for another 12...
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Diesel Fumes cause Cancer
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If you are a non smoker then pass that truck in front of you or pull over. Something I have guessed for years.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18415532
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Anyone know what this is ???
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This appeared on the side of my foot a few days ago, any ideas ???? I originally thought it was a bunnion, until it turned purple and doubled in size !!! Have a doctors appt on Monday, but worried over the week end. -- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 7th of March 2013 11:42:58 PM
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Plantar Fasciitis
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After returning to Doc with Xray I now have plantar fasciitis (not a heel spurr) which is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole (bottom surface) of the foot. Treatment options for plantar fasciitis include rest, massage therapy, stretching, night...
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Night Cramps
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Has anyone sufferred these and is there help out there? I occaisionally have had in toe of foot but just goes away, last night started in my big toe then my leg from shin to inner thigh. The pain of trying to massage it out, stretch it was unbearable and took my breath away....after about 15 mins, seemed l...
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Relief from bites - Rectinol haemorrhoid treatment
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We all know there are many remedies for bites. Well management found a new one when chatting to a fellow nomad on our last trip. Rectinol haemorrhoidal ointment! 10 minutes ago I was bitten behind the knee by an ant it stung like mad. Well a little drop of the ointment and no more pain. When I was appl...
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whens the best time for a walk?
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is it better to go for a walk before dinner or after? any ideas?
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not good
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well, still got more testing but will know for sure saturday morning not looking wonderfull
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Interesting article on allergies
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http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2013/01/24/3675086.htm#.UQHrKx286Vp
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Medical History
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I know when you move Doctors your medical history is transferred to your respective doctor, so how does one handle this whilst travelling around and when you also need to fill up on prescriptions.. Your advice will be helpful ..we are in the planning stage at this time. Tks in advance
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Can any males offer advice and relief
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Had an unexpected operation on Monday, Linguine Pasta done! You know, one of those hernia things in the groin. I am so sore, lay down no good, sit up, no good, stand up bearable, walk eases the pain. What is the best position? Worst part is the fact that it so windy with no further relief. Caused by gett...
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has the heat affected you?
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just wondering how the heat has affected you for me it just throws me out of my normalness. And even though its 30 degrees, its the humidity i think that gets me and i just have to flake out for awhile, I've had a couple open heart ops when younger so have to look after myself but was over dads today told him i...
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Not sure what its cald
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Sometimes about this time of night
or some times jus in the early mornings Ill be woken up with lots
Of flem running down the back of nose down my throat.
Il bring up lots of flem, some times takes over hallf an hr before it settles back and I get rid of
most of it, I can get all hot and sweaty, then cold agai...
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12 Volt Nebulizer.
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Does anyone have a 12 volt Nebulizer ? Would appreciate any feedback, for or against. Thank you. Cheers, Sheba.
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12 Volt Nebuliser.
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Sorry, double-up due to gremlins. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Friday 11th of January 2013 11:38:31 PM
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im stuffed..
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hi all, what a week with the hot weather? also doing alot with my dad, more and more, he's 89 now. taking him shopping and varous trips here and there,.. Im not complaining though, as I have no idea how long i have left with him He is just so frail now, but in good spirits.. I just do what i can and try to stay i...
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Gout
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Diagnosed with gout in the right knee a couple of months ago. Doing all the right things, eating the right food, avoiding the wrong foods, drinking plenty of water etc. Have been real good with no attacks until today. No idea what has brought it on and am in agony. Up to my second Colgout tablet which...
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Shingles
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Well, if Q fever wasn't enough to deal with Barry now has shingles. Am interested in other peoples experience with vitamin supplements in an effort to relieve symptoms and speed up recovery
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Q Fever
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only downside to our fabulous time at Glenmorgan is that Barry may have Q fever - he's been in Warragul hospital since Sunday and quite unwell. Blood tests had to be sent to QLD - results expected tomorrow.
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