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Backs aches, and operations. Advice needed.
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G'day! In the not too distant future, I will, hopefully get a surgeon with an angle grinder, a cordless, or manually operated drill to "attack" my lower back. As mentioned some weeks ago, I may soon go unde the knife, re. damaged sciatic nerve. Having never been to hospital before, one is a bit nervous....
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Chemo Number 5 tomorrow
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Another early start in the dark of night as we head to Brisbane. Stephen and I have it down pat now. First stop Maccas at Gympie for breakfast, caramel latte and a pastry. Next stop the twin servo on the left for another caramel latte and use the money machine. Next stop RBWH where he drops me off at the fro...
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Shoulder Problem
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I have pulled a muscle?? in my left shoulder and it is very painful. After 3 days and nights, I couldn't stand it any longer so went to the Dr. today. He gave me a cortisone injection and also oral cortisone and strong pain tablets. If it is no better after 3 days, I have to go and have it x-rayed. Also, I am no...
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Travel Bug
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Wednesday's treatment day.
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Next Wednesday could be an interesting day. As well as my usual chemo treatment, I also have appointment for my first scan since starting my treatment. Looking forward to finding out just how much my abdominal snowman has melted. I am also now on 2 weekly treatments instead of 3 weekly. Will make the t...
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needle injetion in eye
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Has anyone or is anyone travelling with the need to have monthly injections in the eye? we are about to head off but finding it hard to work out how to organise appointments etc for upcoming towns any help would be appreciated thanks.
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Startin to see a light at the end of the tunnel
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The cook had her last Radiation treatment yesterday after 6 months of chemo and 5 weeks of radiation everyday she is startin to see the light at the end of the tunnel,still got scans and endocrinology to go but we have got a bit more time on our hands now. Got to say thanks to all the medical staff we meet alo...
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More medical mayhem
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Over the last 5 or so years I have been having funny episodes where I would feel I was about to faint & things would start to go black but it only lasted a second or 2 & the all was ok again. These episodes would come at random times - sometimes 1 a month, sometimes 2 a month, then maybe none for a coup...
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New Hat - New Post
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Time to start a new thread. My sister sent me this scarf/hat today. It's made from Bamboo Cotton and made by a lady down in Torquay Victoria. Has another smaller scarf in soft blues to have a change. Very comfortable to wear. Sorry about the sideways photo. All done on the phone.
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Procedure on Wednsday
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Had a phone call today (on a public holiday) to tell me I will be having surgery on Wednesday in the St. Stephens private hospital to insert central line (vena port). Been moved to the private sector because of backlog of surgery in the public system (at no cost to me). The nurses at oncology will be ple...
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Health Scare has become much more.
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I have diffuse large B Cell Lymphoma non Germinal. I have been moved to hematology ward off to scan now.
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Antioxidants are bad and free radicals are good ... sorta
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3388447/Is-smoothie-doing-harm-good-Drinks-cause-levels-healthy-antioxidants-body-PLUMMET.html
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2 down
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My chemo program has been set at every Friday for 30 weeks. Quite a long stretch & commitment. Have had 2 doses so far & feeling fine. Only problem where they put the cannula in vein in arm has left me with 2 large very black round (2 inches across) marks. Oh well, skin decorations! Cheer...
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Venturing out and about.
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Today I felt normal. Decided to go up town and have a wander around Stocklands Shopping Centre. First time I have driven the van in over 2 months, felt a bit nervous to start with. But once I was in and driving it felt like I hadn't been away from it at all. The family have been away in Gladstone with Jacinta'...
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Get Well Marj, Alice & Bass !
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Hi Marj, Alice & Bass, We are thinking of you all (and anyone else going through a rough time). Get well soon, Vic & Carol
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Weevil
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FLU VACCINATIONS WHILE TRAVELLING
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I don't visit this clinic normally so hope you ' Bulk Bill '. I did a search without luck so, Where do people go to get a flu shot while travelling. I have just checked a couple of chemists on the nth coast NSW without great success. One told me they won't be available until May this year. Has anyone heard dif...
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Chemo news todaay
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Had an appointment with doctor at oncology department today. Chemo will start in a coupe of weeks time. Once a week for 6 months. Slight good news is that I will only be having one chemo drug - fluorouracil combined with leucovorin. 2nd drug is only to make the other one work more efficiently. Hope...
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Good trip but not a long one
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Not a pleasant topic of conversation but one that probably needs an airing. I am always astounded by the number of really fat older people in the campground population. At a time of life when you can make good food and exercise choices why are there so many human sausage skins looking about fit to burst?...
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More bad news
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Anyone driving on the road around Hervey Bay area keep a sharp lookout for a slightly flattened Chinaman. Yesterday morn I had a routine eye test at Drs. Cover the left eye & read the chart I was told. All okay. Now cover the right eye & read the chart again. What chart?? I said. I could not e...
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Health Scare
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I haven't posted till now on my health problem so will start today and add to it as I have strength. Just over a month ago I arrived in Hervey Bay at my son Stephens place. I hadn't been well all summer but plodded along. From the time I arrived in HB and for the next two weeks, I was so ill I rarely got of bed. St...
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urinal trac infections
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Sorry if the topic offends anyone but I can't be the only one who has this problem. Do other women get uninary tracinfections while on the road?????? If so how have they managed it. My doctor has said sitting for long period of time while touring makes for an ideal breeding ground for infections. I drin...
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