Health & Wellbeing

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.

madcart · madcart

Now I know everyone is going to moan about the title but like most of us I sit to long, drink to much and sneak the occassional biscuits. So I have put on the extra kilo or three. I was trying to work out how to motivate myself to exercise each day, now some days I go for a walk and some times I don't but I also nee...

Possum3 · Possum3

Health Advice Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? Do you feel stressed at times?... If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is the safe, natur...

Aussie · Aussie

OK, I am not giving any guarantees, just explaining my personal experience. I suffer with arthritis in my right thumb really bad, as when I bend it I almost go through the roof. I went onto E-bay and entered Anesthetic Tattoo Cream and up came a million possibilities. While sitting watching the news o...

Vic · Vic

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/10/3135312.htm

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	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	10344	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	2000	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	3824	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	4093	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	11265	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	5050	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	3967	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	3119	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	5104	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	4412	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	3264	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	5340	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	6094	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	3058	11:47 PM Aug 7, 2017 by jules47
	phosphate (Preview) has any body had phosphate cancer and what are the symptoms snap	snap1946	5	3038	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	5240	10:05 PM Jun 18, 2017 by jules47
	Exercise Classes (Preview) Now I know everyone is going to moan about the title but like most of us I sit to long, drink to much and sneak the occassional biscuits. So I have put on the extra kilo or three. I was trying to work out how to motivate myself to exercise each day, now some days I go for a walk and some times I don't but I also nee...	madcart	6	3411	08:53 PM May 31, 2017 by Kisha
	Health Advice (Preview) Health Advice Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? Do you feel stressed at times?... If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is the safe, natur...	Possum3	1	2382	07:43 PM May 27, 2017 by Radar
	It works for me. (Preview) OK, I am not giving any guarantees, just explaining my personal experience. I suffer with arthritis in my right thumb really bad, as when I bend it I almost go through the roof. I went onto E-bay and entered Anesthetic Tattoo Cream and up came a million possibilities. While sitting watching the news o...	Aussie	13	4573	11:41 PM May 24, 2017 by Aussie
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