Health & Wellbeing

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

While at my eye specialist got talking to a patient also waiting who mentioned that she had a silicon injection into her knee and it was great until her knee completely collapsed and she had to have a knee joint replacement. Has anybody had the silicon injection or implant? Appreciate your comments...

anna1245 · anna1245

Gabapentin 100mg is often used to treat issues such as nerve pain, restless leg syndrome, and epilepsy. It helps the nervous system, easing pain and stopping seizures. The lower dose of 100mg reduces side effects while still being effective for mild to moderate symptoms. Always follow your doctor...

Hetho · Hetho

I have just had a colonoscopy and all clear for nasties. However I have several grade 2 haemorrhoids that need treatment. A google search provides a few solutions. Im sure I'm not alone here and I was wondering if there could be some experience out there that could point me in the right direction. I shal...

dorian · dorian

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/26/the-secret-of-blue-zones-where-people-reach-100-fake-data-says-academic

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone has a similar problem sleeping as we get older, just recently been waking up anywhere between 2.00 am to 3.00 am, generally got to bed around 9.30 pm, especially if TV is rubbish, but really makes no difference what time I go to bed, always the same time waking up. Iv'e...

Sheba · Sheba

Just home today, after 2 full weeks in Hospital with Pneumonia. And I had the Vaccination for it last year, so that won't neccessarily stop you getting it. Possibly makes it less severe though. At least for the last week I had free TV at Yeppoon Hospital. [ First week was at Rocky Base.] Been waiti...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Seems authentic, am wary of me taking Hay fever tablets for 6 months a year, generally get all 3 brands to get $7 off+ when purchased from Chemist Warehouse. Maybe Claratyne is the best of the bunch with the minimum of issues? However best to discuss with your GP. https://youtu.be/16n80OQCVSM Do no...

Gundog · Gundog

I have an increase in pain levels in my hands, more so the right one. I'm taking Fish Oil, Tumeric, Glucosime and Osteo Panadol (prescribed) tried one of the Pain Away sprays work for a short time but stinks I'm now tryiing Voltarin. Any hints or ideas for me ?

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unU8qGWQKgU

Cuppa · Cuppa

My wife had shingles once before, I hope I never get it.Until now the old vaccine (Zostavax) has been available free for over 70's.From 1st November 2023 a new vaccine (Shingrix) which is reported to be more effective than Zostavax, will be available free to anyone over 65 years.It is two injection...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

If you want a decent comb. Your options are Chinese sh_t vs Hong Kong quality. I don't get it why the Chinese are simply only capable to reduce things to the lowest common denominator. A skill which evades me on every level. Wifey has been through a dozen Chinese brushes (landfill) which disintegrate...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all what is a good blood pressure tester cheers snap

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

dorian · dorian

https://www.pbs.gov.au/industry/listing/elements/pbac-meetings/pbac-outcomes/2022-12/Increased-Dispensing-Quantities-List-of-Medicines.pdf

snap1946 · snap1946

https://painfreesupplies.com.au/collections/health-niche/products/knee-relief-patches-1?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Knee+Patches+-+17%2F07%2F2023+%E2%80%93+%231&utm_campaign=Ad+Angle+1%3A+Clearance+Madness+-+Health+...

msg · msg

Proposed ban of fruit fly pesticide dimethoate concerns growers - ABC News I shake my head over this one. Particularly the comment from one grower "I constantly worry that the government keeps sticking their nose in and even though I don't like dimethoate they'll make the decision to ban somethi...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Hubby and I was on 4 weeks holiday. Got home and opened mail next day and behold surgeon booking appointment less than a week away. Did appointment on Monday and they rang up next to day come in the following Monday for aneurysm surgery. Come home last night. Felt sorry hubby drove 2 hours to Brisb...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

In no way am I suggesting you try it. Only asking if you have had advice from another source, used it, and have had success. Appreciate PM's if you prefer. A 95 year old friend had prostate cancer years ago and had a Bore job done ( my understanding a hole thru the prostate to let the waste fluid to his pee.)...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Hear How after 50 minutes https://tinnitusease.com/b/101.php Its an interesting but long drawn out presentation in my view. Here is the item $49 (US?) a bottle + shipping. But if it works its cheap. https://www.cortexiofficialsite.com/ Any other fixes for my Tinnitus -- Edited by PeterIn...

Craig1 · Craig1

Went for a report on an ultrasound, checked the " docket " today, ah a small increase on the rebate $1.40, but wait, the fee went up by that exact amount. Who is kidding whom Albo ?

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	Knee Pain... Silicon (Preview) While at my eye specialist got talking to a patient also waiting who mentioned that she had a silicon injection into her knee and it was great until her knee completely collapsed and she had to have a knee joint replacement. Has anybody had the silicon injection or implant? Appreciate your comments...	PeterInSa	1	363	01:52 PM Dec 10, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Managing Conditions with Gabapentin 100mg Neuropathic Pain Restless Leg Syndrome Epilepsy Treatment (Preview) Gabapentin 100mg is often used to treat issues such as nerve pain, restless leg syndrome, and epilepsy. It helps the nervous system, easing pain and stopping seizures. The lower dose of 100mg reduces side effects while still being effective for mild to moderate symptoms. Always follow your doctor...	anna1245	0	195	09:58 PM Dec 4, 2024 by anna1245
	Grade 2 Hemorrhoids (Preview) I have just had a colonoscopy and all clear for nasties. However I have several grade 2 haemorrhoids that need treatment. A google search provides a few solutions. Im sure I'm not alone here and I was wondering if there could be some experience out there that could point me in the right direction. I shal...	Hetho	3	475	09:46 AM Nov 15, 2024 by Hetho
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	Sleep Issues (Preview) Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone has a similar problem sleeping as we get older, just recently been waking up anywhere between 2.00 am to 3.00 am, generally got to bed around 9.30 pm, especially if TV is rubbish, but really makes no difference what time I go to bed, always the same time waking up. Iv'e...	miroku12g	24	2999	09:36 AM Sep 3, 2024 by dorian
	Pneumonia. (Preview) Just home today, after 2 full weeks in Hospital with Pneumonia. And I had the Vaccination for it last year, so that won't neccessarily stop you getting it. Possibly makes it less severe though. At least for the last week I had free TV at Yeppoon Hospital. [ First week was at Rocky Base.] Been waiti...	Sheba	16	3043	08:20 PM Aug 1, 2024 by gold dandelion
	Drugs to avoid to minimise Old age Issues (Preview) Seems authentic, am wary of me taking Hay fever tablets for 6 months a year, generally get all 3 brands to get $7 off+ when purchased from Chemist Warehouse. Maybe Claratyne is the best of the bunch with the minimum of issues? However best to discuss with your GP. https://youtu.be/16n80OQCVSM Do no...	PeterInSa	8	2163	10:24 PM Jul 9, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Living with Uncle Arfer (Preview) I have an increase in pain levels in my hands, more so the right one. I'm taking Fish Oil, Tumeric, Glucosime and Osteo Panadol (prescribed) tried one of the Pain Away sprays work for a short time but stinks I'm now tryiing Voltarin. Any hints or ideas for me ?	Gundog	23	3353	09:34 AM Apr 30, 2024 by MOLLUSCAN
	Beating Cancer... appreciate your commets ( private or forum) if you have tried same or similar (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unU8qGWQKgU	PeterInSa	1	879	09:15 PM Apr 28, 2024 by msg
	New Shingles Vaccine. (Preview) My wife had shingles once before, I hope I never get it.Until now the old vaccine (Zostavax) has been available free for over 70's.From 1st November 2023 a new vaccine (Shingrix) which is reported to be more effective than Zostavax, will be available free to anyone over 65 years.It is two injection...	Cuppa	7	2450	09:59 AM Feb 2, 2024 by Possum3
	If you want a decent comb (Preview) If you want a decent comb. Your options are Chinese sh_t vs Hong Kong quality. I don't get it why the Chinese are simply only capable to reduce things to the lowest common denominator. A skill which evades me on every level. Wifey has been through a dozen Chinese brushes (landfill) which disintegrate...	Whenarewethere	0	1021	08:51 PM Feb 1, 2024 by Whenarewethere
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	Increased dispensing quantities - list of medicines (Preview) https://www.pbs.gov.au/industry/listing/elements/pbac-meetings/pbac-outcomes/2022-12/Increased-Dispensing-Quantities-List-of-Medicines.pdf	dorian	0	1584	04:00 PM Sep 1, 2023 by dorian
	knees (Preview) https://painfreesupplies.com.au/collections/health-niche/products/knee-relief-patches-1?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Knee+Patches+-+17%2F07%2F2023+%E2%80%93+%231&utm_campaign=Ad+Angle+1%3A+Clearance+Madness+-+Health+...	snap1946	0	1553	07:55 PM Aug 16, 2023 by snap1946
	Tropical Fruits (Preview) Proposed ban of fruit fly pesticide dimethoate concerns growers - ABC News I shake my head over this one. Particularly the comment from one grower "I constantly worry that the government keeps sticking their nose in and even though I don't like dimethoate they'll make the decision to ban somethi...	msg	0	1407	08:31 PM Aug 15, 2023 by msg
	Brain Surgery (Preview) Hubby and I was on 4 weeks holiday. Got home and opened mail next day and behold surgeon booking appointment less than a week away. Did appointment on Monday and they rang up next to day come in the following Monday for aneurysm surgery. Come home last night. Felt sorry hubby drove 2 hours to Brisb...	Gaylehere	6	1859	12:02 PM Aug 10, 2023 by Santa
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	Tinnitus..... a fix if you buy this Vita Solution (Preview) Hear How after 50 minutes https://tinnitusease.com/b/101.php Its an interesting but long drawn out presentation in my view. Here is the item $49 (US?) a bottle + shipping. But if it works its cheap. https://www.cortexiofficialsite.com/ Any other fixes for my Tinnitus -- Edited by PeterIn...	PeterInSa	7	1979	06:00 PM Jul 30, 2023 by PeterInSa
	Medicare Rebate- a small increase-stolen by my G P (Preview) Went for a report on an ultrasound, checked the " docket " today, ah a small increase on the rebate $1.40, but wait, the fee went up by that exact amount. Who is kidding whom Albo ?	Craig1	2	1630	01:25 PM Jul 8, 2023 by Craig1
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