Health & Wellbeing

graeme c · graeme c

We spend our health to gain our wealth we scheme we toil we save then have to spend that wealth to get back our health and end up in a grave author unknown

Hendo · Hendo

Had a PSA test last week and today spoke to Professor Tom Shakespeare, Port Macquarie Cancer Institute. He was over the moon with the result, and so was I! PSA reading was 0.05, a great result. Have had no side effects what so ever, and only get up once during the night, around 3am. To continue having the...

Hendo · Hendo

Ray treatment all done. No major side effects at all. Next step is to wait 3 months before having a PSA to see the effects of the ray treatment on the tumor. Keep you posted. Interesting to note the numbers of views re prostate cancer compared to the post re blood pressure, don't bury your head in the sand b...

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...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all what is a good blood pressure tester cheers snap

Hendo · Hendo

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Australian men after non-melanoma skin cancer.About 1 in 12 men will be diagnosed with PC by the age of 70.In Australia around 26,000 new cases where diagnosed in 2024. Prostate cancer is not a subject thats not often discussed, I mean nobody fronts th...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZSNBCSk8gE

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://trywellnee.com/articles/k-sleeve-an19/

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...

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...

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

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	Life (Preview) We spend our health to gain our wealth we scheme we toil we save then have to spend that wealth to get back our health and end up in a grave author unknown	graeme c	2	853	11:59 AM Nov 4, 2025 by Magnarc
	prostate cancer - part three (Preview) Had a PSA test last week and today spoke to Professor Tom Shakespeare, Port Macquarie Cancer Institute. He was over the moon with the result, and so was I! PSA reading was 0.05, a great result. Have had no side effects what so ever, and only get up once during the night, around 3am. To continue having the...	Hendo	3	428	03:47 PM Oct 21, 2025 by Possum3
	prostate cancer - part two (Preview) Ray treatment all done. No major side effects at all. Next step is to wait 3 months before having a PSA to see the effects of the ray treatment on the tumor. Keep you posted. Interesting to note the numbers of views re prostate cancer compared to the post re blood pressure, don't bury your head in the sand b...	Hendo	6	1132	01:24 PM Oct 2, 2025 by rgren2
	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	11	4929	05:21 PM Aug 28, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	blood pressure (Preview) hi all what is a good blood pressure tester cheers snap	snap1946	19	3248	09:25 AM Jul 31, 2025 by Possum3
	Prostate Cancer (Preview) Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Australian men after non-melanoma skin cancer.About 1 in 12 men will be diagnosed with PC by the age of 70.In Australia around 26,000 new cases where diagnosed in 2024. Prostate cancer is not a subject thats not often discussed, I mean nobody fronts th...	Hendo	3	991	01:37 PM Jul 3, 2025 by Tony Bev
	Tinnitus Relief? (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZSNBCSk8gE	PeterInSa	0	1023	11:02 PM Mar 3, 2025 by PeterInSa
	Anybody used Wellnee Knee Sleeves with success (Preview) https://trywellnee.com/articles/k-sleeve-an19/	PeterInSa	0	1104	10:27 AM Feb 6, 2025 by PeterInSa
	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	1424	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	1131	09:58 PM Dec 4, 2024 by anna1245
	The secret to living longer in "Blue Zones" (Preview) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/26/the-secret-of-blue-zones-where-people-reach-100-fake-data-says-academic	dorian	1	1562	05:31 PM Sep 26, 2024 by Are We Lost
	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	4503	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	4066	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	3484	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	4472	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	1787	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	3410	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	1878	08:51 PM Feb 1, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Difficult prescription names (Preview)	Whenarewethere	0	1898	11:07 PM Jan 27, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	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	2534	04:00 PM Sep 1, 2023 by dorian
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