Health & Wellbeing

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

As stated in another thread I had a cochlear implant in May, 2018. Today I had my first MRI since the implant. When you have an implant you can't just waltz into having an MRI in any old MRI machine. Different machines have different strengths. Today's MRI was done by Qld Xray in a 1.5T machine at St. V...

snap1946 · snap1946

has anybody got a cure for restless legs at night they drive me mad cheers snap

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-01-01/what-do-you-do-when-you-have-a-tick/11789538

iana · iana

Just wondering about those who do, cope with wearing a mask and all the tubing stuff. My specialist, my doctor, my wife, and other doctor have cornered me into hiring one of these monstrosities.

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has anybody got or had liver cancer and is it curable

Hetho · Hetho

I`m wondering if I'm alone in my journey. Short story: I presented to ED last week in extreme pain. Diagnosed with a blocked Bowel, and blocked Bladder. They eventually knocked me out with Ketamine, inserted a catheter, vacuumed my bowel, added a few stitches to repair damage, had a Spinal Block for p...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

1. Two months ago I had a severe pain in my left thigh late one night. We thought it was a pinched nerve or could have been muscular although it felt like a severe DVT. I went to bed (we'll check in the morning) but a few hours later, had to call an ambulance as the pain was unbearable. Nothing was found in many...

Snippy · Snippy

I have high iron levels, high feritin an cholestoral. Can't use statins as they have damaged my kidneys. Dr said I need to donate or drain blood weekly as is the only way to reduce levels. Problem, Donor centers only by appointment 2 months wait, Pathology refuse to do it, some medical practice will bu...

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...

the rocket · the rocket

hi. Anyone on here have this also. Wondered how you were getting on. Do other family members have it? I think one of my kids is having trouble eating certain foods. I recall this Happening to me many years ago n wonder if it is a sign or just coincidence. I was the first that i know of in my family, who has it....

Hetho · Hetho

I'm fully aware that this is my 3rd post on this topic, and apology in advance. 1. I`m a "0 Hero", PSA of 0.00. as of 9.30am this morning. 2. And this is the real reason for my post, and I am fully aware that many have been down the path of my last 8 weeks. Sooooooooo. PLEASE. Wives, Daughters, Sons, Grandies,...

pipes · pipes

Since July 2017, I have visited about nine doctors. Also physios, acupuncture people etc. They were/are too bloody stupid to realize what was/is wrong with me. Until a female doctor collated all the information, then advised me that I have contracted OSTIOPOROSIS. (not sure about the spelling) B...

pipes · pipes

A few months ago I had an ongoing rant about my back ache. Doctors give you pills. Physios push and pull you about. The pain has spread to a stage where I can no longer walk sleep sit or stand without pain.\ Doctor has me on Panadol Osti. Up to eight a day, plus LYPRALIN. Three a day. There is something seriou...

Sheba · Sheba

Reasonably suddenly , I started getting horrible pain in both of my arms, and it felt as though I had a straight-jacket on. Made driving and dressing very difficult. Went to my regular GP, and was prescribed Tramadol.Took one pack of them, and forgot I had a repeat. [ No results there]. Went away f...

Hetho · Hetho

"it's gone", yesterday. Love the gelly and clear fluids already, plus the short walk this morning i thought I would put it out there if any members would like advise/discuss procedures etc. Regards. Hetho.

Hetho · Hetho

I have just been diagnosed with Intermediate PC. It is contained in the "P" (had all the checks) Do I choose Radiation or Surgery? Surgery is to remove the Prostate completely. Your comments and advise would be greatly appreciated. Regards. Hetho.

Possum3 · Possum3

Well, I'm at the emergency room . This day has kinda taken a turn for the worst. I got the chance to go horse back riding, something I haven't done in a while. Big mistake. I got on the horse and started out slowly, but I got C0cky. So we started going a little faster and before I knew it, we were going as fast as...

Possum3 · Possum3

skins · skins

I have very bad bursitis in the right hip & have had 2 cortisone injections which have done nothing, however been to a chiropractor who has improved it by about 50%, however the other 50% is a bit stubborn can anyone recommend anything besides painkillers that has helped.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

The news is getting better, exactly 3 years this month when I was diagnosed with cancer The dreaded Abdominal Snowman. Last week I went to see my Oncologist and Got happy results. He doesn't need to see me for another year. Same time next year. Have a couple of issues I have to deal with. The first being...

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	MRI after a Cochlear Implant (for anyone who may be interested) (Preview) As stated in another thread I had a cochlear implant in May, 2018. Today I had my first MRI since the implant. When you have an implant you can't just waltz into having an MRI in any old MRI machine. Different machines have different strengths. Today's MRI was done by Qld Xray in a 1.5T machine at St. V...	Gaylehere	1	71	06:46 PM Jan 24, 2020 by Possum3
	restless legs at night (Preview) has anybody got a cure for restless legs at night they drive me mad cheers snap	snap1946	8	183	08:33 PM Jan 25, 2020 by snap1946
	Tick bites -- best practice (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-01-01/what-do-you-do-when-you-have-a-tick/11789538	dorian	3	289	09:09 AM Jan 18, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Using a CPAP machine. (Preview) Just wondering about those who do, cope with wearing a mask and all the tubing stuff. My specialist, my doctor, my wife, and other doctor have cornered me into hiring one of these monstrosities.	iana	12	491	09:48 AM Jan 25, 2020 by Rip and Rosie
	liver cancer (Preview) hi all has anybody got or had liver cancer and is it curable	snap1946	8	708	10:02 AM Dec 29, 2019 by dorian
	Post Prostate removal (Preview) I`m wondering if I'm alone in my journey. Short story: I presented to ED last week in extreme pain. Diagnosed with a blocked Bowel, and blocked Bladder. They eventually knocked me out with Ketamine, inserted a catheter, vacuumed my bowel, added a few stitches to repair damage, had a Spinal Block for p...	Hetho	8	647	10:19 PM Dec 5, 2019 by Hetho
	Twice warned - take IMMEDIATE action (Preview) 1. Two months ago I had a severe pain in my left thigh late one night. We thought it was a pinched nerve or could have been muscular although it felt like a severe DVT. I went to bed (we'll check in the morning) but a few hours later, had to call an ambulance as the pain was unbearable. Nothing was found in many...	Warren-Pat_01	2	463	07:47 PM Nov 19, 2019 by Grams
	I NEED TO DRAIN/DONATE BLOOD (Preview) I have high iron levels, high feritin an cholestoral. Can't use statins as they have damaged my kidneys. Dr said I need to donate or drain blood weekly as is the only way to reduce levels. Problem, Donor centers only by appointment 2 months wait, Pathology refuse to do it, some medical practice will bu...	Snippy	6	441	04:55 PM Oct 31, 2019 by Snippy
	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	16	577	07:43 PM Nov 21, 2019 by BW
	Rheumatoid arthritis (Preview) hi. Anyone on here have this also. Wondered how you were getting on. Do other family members have it? I think one of my kids is having trouble eating certain foods. I recall this Happening to me many years ago n wonder if it is a sign or just coincidence. I was the first that i know of in my family, who has it....	the rocket	3	810	08:57 AM Sep 9, 2019 by Possum3
	My Prostate Journey (Preview) I'm fully aware that this is my 3rd post on this topic, and apology in advance. 1. I`m a "0 Hero", PSA of 0.00. as of 9.30am this morning. 2. And this is the real reason for my post, and I am fully aware that many have been down the path of my last 8 weeks. Sooooooooo. PLEASE. Wives, Daughters, Sons, Grandies,...	Hetho	8	571	12:21 PM Aug 17, 2019 by drtooheys
	OK, so now I know what it is!! (Preview) Since July 2017, I have visited about nine doctors. Also physios, acupuncture people etc. They were/are too bloody stupid to realize what was/is wrong with me. Until a female doctor collated all the information, then advised me that I have contracted OSTIOPOROSIS. (not sure about the spelling) B...	pipes	0	369	09:51 PM Aug 5, 2019 by pipes
	Yea, it's me again. (Preview) A few months ago I had an ongoing rant about my back ache. Doctors give you pills. Physios push and pull you about. The pain has spread to a stage where I can no longer walk sleep sit or stand without pain.\ Doctor has me on Panadol Osti. Up to eight a day, plus LYPRALIN. Three a day. There is something seriou...	pipes	8	780	07:23 PM Aug 3, 2019 by Plain Truth
	Inexpensive Pain Relief.. (Preview) Reasonably suddenly , I started getting horrible pain in both of my arms, and it felt as though I had a straight-jacket on. Made driving and dressing very difficult. Went to my regular GP, and was prescribed Tramadol.Took one pack of them, and forgot I had a repeat. [ No results there]. Went away f...	Sheba	7	875	03:35 PM Jun 21, 2019 by Craig1
	Goodbye Prostrate (Preview) "it's gone", yesterday. Love the gelly and clear fluids already, plus the short walk this morning i thought I would put it out there if any members would like advise/discuss procedures etc. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	7	736	01:13 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Hetho
	Prostate cancer. (Preview) I have just been diagnosed with Intermediate PC. It is contained in the "P" (had all the checks) Do I choose Radiation or Surgery? Surgery is to remove the Prostate completely. Your comments and advise would be greatly appreciated. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	8	707	09:40 PM May 30, 2019 by Grams
	Best Medicine. (Preview) Well, I'm at the emergency room . This day has kinda taken a turn for the worst. I got the chance to go horse back riding, something I haven't done in a while. Big mistake. I got on the horse and started out slowly, but I got C0cky. So we started going a little faster and before I knew it, we were going as fast as...	Possum3	5	878	01:09 PM Dec 4, 2019 by MapleHunter25
	Pharmacy advice. (Preview)	Possum3	0	572	07:03 PM Apr 26, 2019 by Possum3
	Bad Bursitis right hip (Preview) I have very bad bursitis in the right hip & have had 2 cortisone injections which have done nothing, however been to a chiropractor who has improved it by about 50%, however the other 50% is a bit stubborn can anyone recommend anything besides painkillers that has helped.	skins	8	900	02:15 AM Jun 21, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	12 month clearance (Preview) The news is getting better, exactly 3 years this month when I was diagnosed with cancer The dreaded Abdominal Snowman. Last week I went to see my Oncologist and Got happy results. He doesn't need to see me for another year. Same time next year. Have a couple of issues I have to deal with. The first being...	Happywanderer	15	968	03:22 PM May 8, 2019 by the rocket
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