Health & Wellbeing

Craig1 · Craig1

Got a warning from NSW Seniors card today, whooping cough doing the rounds again, particularly for us young folks. So coughed up for $44 while getting flu jab. Gives BOOSTRIX Vaccination, Diptheria,Tetanus and whooping cough(pertussis). If like me, never stepped on a rusty nail, nor stabbed with...

Craig1 · Craig1

No affiliation with this product. But on recommendation from our GP we recently bought a tube for a small 'ulcer type issue". Great result with the correct non stick dressing and it works as a "poultice" as well. Around $11 but a good thing as it worked. cheers Craig

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Monday my 93y/o Mum and I had routine hearing appointments. Afterwards, as we do, we lined up for Mum's Earl Grey and my coffee. Sugar levels ok so decided to have a lovely egg and bacon pie with my coffee. After I dropped Mum home I came home ready for a couple of hours of Edwin & Mia entertainment. Yes...

Craig1 · Craig1

Just bought these from Good Price Pharmacy, Paracetamol Osteo Tab( distributed by AFT), in lie of Panadol Brand, save a dollar. Then today I read the fine print " Made in China". I have had three and havn't cacked it, but put the fourth one back into the bottle, note not a packet. Cant believe this stuff,...

Chicken strangler · Chicken strangler

in july I had an episode where I could not walk at all unless I crabbed along supporting myself with two hands against the wall and even then i was in conciderable pain. The dr. Put me on steroids and strong pain killers. Didn't help. sure enough had a fall, broke my femur ....metal rod and four screws. fiv...

toglhot · toglhot

I saw another surgeon today for a second opinion on my PsA joint problems with my arms. Finger, thumb, wrist joint space is ok for now but incredibly painful for some reason??? Elbows are a different thing: no joint space, bone on bone, surfaces are so badly damaged an arthroscopy is not possibl...

Leo · Leo

Coincidentally within hours of my first post I got to use this section for research - on colonoscopy, whereas I imagined it would be on vans and motorhomes. After having been preoccupied with family matters for years (most have been there, it comes with the territory), I sent in a faecal occult blood...

Lancelot Link · Lancelot Link

Just been diagnosed and will need regular blood taken to allow my body to get rid of excess iron. Does any one else have this condition and how do you cope when travelling?

Aussie · Aussie

OK it's time for me to say a enormous thank you which doesn't happen very often, and that is to JULES, who I reckon most people in here are familiar with. I'll start at the beginning. I am a 77 year old bloke who like most people at this stage suffer with Arthritis, particularly in my right shoulder, elbow...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Have just finished the usual round of 3 monthly tests, scans and review and pleased to say, in fact I'm ecstatic. I'm in the clear. Next check up is in 6 months with blood tests only. No pet scans, no ct scans. Just the blood tests then on to my oncologist for a review. Can't ask for anymore than that.

Aussie · Aussie

I am 77 had a Triple Bypass in 2002, youngest brother also had a 5 times bypass in 2002 then an Aorta replacement in 2003, and the other brother has had 2 Stents and all but 9 inches of his Bowel removed. On top of all that bad news, our farther died of a heart attack on his 43rd birthday. Now bucking 78 my Cardi...

ballast2 · ballast2

G'day All. It's been a while since it was last asked. Are You OK? For myself, I'm great. On the road again for a while and while there has been a few bouts of minor problems everything seems to be good. My Doc has reviewed my meds and we are both happy with the results. Hoping that you are well too. Cheers.

Aussie · Aussie

Ok, I know lots and lots of people suffer with the burning stinging feet caused by Peripheral Neuropathy as I do. I also know that it is a nerve pain so Opioids don't have any effect. But I will ask the dumb question:: Has anybody on this site had any joy at getting some relief from the never ending pain???

sufil · sufil

Phil had a heart attack on Monday. No radiating pain just severe pain in the centre of his chest.He insisted it cant be a heart attack and that it was just heartburn or something. After an hour or arguing and waiting to see if the chewable heartburn pills eased it off I rang 000 and put him in the car and head...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I know that some members here have had a pacemaker fitted, and that a lot of us are not getting any younger, and perhaps wondering what happensDear old mother in law, 93 years, has just had a pacemaker fittedThe marvels of modern medicineTuesday afternoon, she had a turn, and was taken to our local Bunb...

craigneryn · craigneryn

Hi Everyone,I dont usually post but I considered this serious enough to rate a mention... My wife, Eryn and I recently returned home from a two month trip... During our trip we unfortunately witnessed the most disgusting thing we have ever seen... I say this with some authority as Eryn has recently...

MotabatoMan · MotabatoMan

Hi All, I just want to ask if anyone ever tried using medical cannabis as an alternative meds? I have read many articles about medical marijuana and how it can help you in terms of chronic pain, glaucoma, eating disorder/anorexia, anxiety disorders and panic attacks, inflammation, even cancer and a...

toglhot · toglhot

Every now and then I need to vent folks, takes away some of the anger I feel. I was discharged as medically unfit from the services back in 2000. I had just been diagnosed as diabetic, adding to that was spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, disk rupture, cervical spondylosis and stuffed shoulders. T...

snap1946 · snap1946

has any body had phosphate cancer and what are the symptoms snap

Phil C · Phil C

Went to the Dr yesterday to discover this little friend is a BCC. Skin specialist next week and then it gets the snip.

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	Whooping Cough Warning (Preview) Got a warning from NSW Seniors card today, whooping cough doing the rounds again, particularly for us young folks. So coughed up for $44 while getting flu jab. Gives BOOSTRIX Vaccination, Diptheria,Tetanus and whooping cough(pertussis). If like me, never stepped on a rusty nail, nor stabbed with...	Craig1	3	2943	06:41 PM Mar 28, 2018 by fwdoz
	Solugel Wound care gel (Preview) No affiliation with this product. But on recommendation from our GP we recently bought a tube for a small 'ulcer type issue". Great result with the correct non stick dressing and it works as a "poultice" as well. Around $11 but a good thing as it worked. cheers Craig	Craig1	1	1862	10:36 PM Mar 27, 2018 by Travel Bug
	Bugger couple of days.. (Preview) Monday my 93y/o Mum and I had routine hearing appointments. Afterwards, as we do, we lined up for Mum's Earl Grey and my coffee. Sugar levels ok so decided to have a lovely egg and bacon pie with my coffee. After I dropped Mum home I came home ready for a couple of hours of Edwin & Mia entertainment. Yes...	aussie_paul	2	2622	11:53 PM Feb 15, 2018 by MOLLUSCAN
	Chinese Pills- Osteo Paracetamol (Preview) Just bought these from Good Price Pharmacy, Paracetamol Osteo Tab( distributed by AFT), in lie of Panadol Brand, save a dollar. Then today I read the fine print " Made in China". I have had three and havn't cacked it, but put the fourth one back into the bottle, note not a packet. Cant believe this stuff,...	Craig1	4	2513	01:06 PM Feb 15, 2018 by Leo
	Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma ( 1 2 ) (Preview) in july I had an episode where I could not walk at all unless I crabbed along supporting myself with two hands against the wall and even then i was in conciderable pain. The dr. Put me on steroids and strong pain killers. Didn't help. sure enough had a fall, broke my femur ....metal rod and four screws. fiv...	Chicken strangler	36	11038	09:14 PM Feb 11, 2018 by Sheba
	Venting again. (Preview) I saw another surgeon today for a second opinion on my PsA joint problems with my arms. Finger, thumb, wrist joint space is ok for now but incredibly painful for some reason??? Elbows are a different thing: no joint space, bone on bone, surfaces are so badly damaged an arthroscopy is not possibl...	toglhot	4	2294	04:34 PM Jan 23, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Invitation Letter.... but for a Colonoscopy (Preview) Coincidentally within hours of my first post I got to use this section for research - on colonoscopy, whereas I imagined it would be on vans and motorhomes. After having been preoccupied with family matters for years (most have been there, it comes with the territory), I sent in a faecal occult blood...	Leo	15	4116	01:07 PM Jan 15, 2018 by Leo
	Haemochromatitis, iron overload and giving blood (Preview) Just been diagnosed and will need regular blood taken to allow my body to get rid of excess iron. Does any one else have this condition and how do you cope when travelling?	Lancelot Link	12	4431	06:49 PM Jan 8, 2018 by jules47
	How big a thanks can you give? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) OK it's time for me to say a enormous thank you which doesn't happen very often, and that is to JULES, who I reckon most people in here are familiar with. I'll start at the beginning. I am a 77 year old bloke who like most people at this stage suffer with Arthritis, particularly in my right shoulder, elbow...	Aussie	38	11938	12:37 AM Dec 7, 2017 by jules47
	Good News Week (Preview) Have just finished the usual round of 3 monthly tests, scans and review and pleased to say, in fact I'm ecstatic. I'm in the clear. Next check up is in 6 months with blood tests only. No pet scans, no ct scans. Just the blood tests then on to my oncologist for a review. Can't ask for anymore than that.	Happywanderer	18	5330	11:21 AM Nov 19, 2017 by the rocket
	Just to be different, a good news story. (Preview) I am 77 had a Triple Bypass in 2002, youngest brother also had a 5 times bypass in 2002 then an Aorta replacement in 2003, and the other brother has had 2 Stents and all but 9 inches of his Bowel removed. On top of all that bad news, our farther died of a heart attack on his 43rd birthday. Now bucking 78 my Cardi...	Aussie	8	4233	01:03 AM Nov 3, 2017 by jules47
	RUOK (Preview) G'day All. It's been a while since it was last asked. Are You OK? For myself, I'm great. On the road again for a while and while there has been a few bouts of minor problems everything seems to be good. My Doc has reviewed my meds and we are both happy with the results. Hoping that you are well too. Cheers.	ballast2	4	3429	04:41 PM Oct 24, 2017 by jules47
	Peripheral Neuropathy (Preview) Ok, I know lots and lots of people suffer with the burning stinging feet caused by Peripheral Neuropathy as I do. I also know that it is a nerve pain so Opioids don't have any effect. But I will ask the dumb question:: Has anybody on this site had any joy at getting some relief from the never ending pain???	Aussie	17	5442	05:21 PM Oct 7, 2017 by jules47
	Heart Attack symptons (Preview) Phil had a heart attack on Monday. No radiating pain just severe pain in the centre of his chest.He insisted it cant be a heart attack and that it was just heartburn or something. After an hour or arguing and waiting to see if the chewable heartburn pills eased it off I rang 000 and put him in the car and head...	sufil	13	4689	04:57 PM Oct 3, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Pacemaker fitting procedure (Preview) I know that some members here have had a pacemaker fitted, and that a lot of us are not getting any younger, and perhaps wondering what happensDear old mother in law, 93 years, has just had a pacemaker fittedThe marvels of modern medicineTuesday afternoon, she had a turn, and was taken to our local Bunb...	Tony Bev	3	3614	09:56 AM Aug 30, 2017 by Yaketty
	Dump Point Horror Story (Preview) Hi Everyone,I dont usually post but I considered this serious enough to rate a mention... My wife, Eryn and I recently returned home from a two month trip... During our trip we unfortunately witnessed the most disgusting thing we have ever seen... I say this with some authority as Eryn has recently...	craigneryn	14	5691	03:40 PM Aug 29, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Medical Marijuana? (Preview) Hi All, I just want to ask if anyone ever tried using medical cannabis as an alternative meds? I have read many articles about medical marijuana and how it can help you in terms of chronic pain, glaucoma, eating disorder/anorexia, anxiety disorders and panic attacks, inflammation, even cancer and a...	MotabatoMan	15	6609	08:01 PM Aug 27, 2017 by jules47
	A fun time? (Preview) Every now and then I need to vent folks, takes away some of the anger I feel. I was discharged as medically unfit from the services back in 2000. I had just been diagnosed as diabetic, adding to that was spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, disk rupture, cervical spondylosis and stuffed shoulders. T...	toglhot	4	3434	11:47 PM Aug 7, 2017 by jules47
	phosphate (Preview) has any body had phosphate cancer and what are the symptoms snap	snap1946	5	3415	11:33 AM Aug 6, 2017 by Roving-Dutchy
	Just a lump under the lug hole.. (Preview) Went to the Dr yesterday to discover this little friend is a BCC. Skin specialist next week and then it gets the snip.	Phil C	18	5551	10:05 PM Jun 18, 2017 by jules47
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