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Is a COVID-19 pandemic about to be declared?
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-25/coronavirus-covid-19-what-happens-when-a-pandemic-is-declared/11998540
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Alzheimer's & strength training
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https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-11/strength-training-can-protect-brain-from-degeneration/11955646
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Australian lab first outside of China to copy coronavirus
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-29/wuhan-coronavirus-created-in-australian-lab-outside-of-china/11906390In
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MRI after a Cochlear Implant (for anyone who may be interested)
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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...
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restless legs at night
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has anybody got a cure for restless legs at night they drive me mad cheers snap
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Tick bites -- best practice
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-01-01/what-do-you-do-when-you-have-a-tick/11789538
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Using a CPAP machine.
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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.
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liver cancer
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hi all has anybody got or had liver cancer and is it curable
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Post Prostate removal
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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...
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Twice warned - take IMMEDIATE action
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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...
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I NEED TO DRAIN/DONATE BLOOD
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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...
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Sleep Issues
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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...
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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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....
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My Prostate Journey
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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,...
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OK, so now I know what it is!!
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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...
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Yea, it's me again.
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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...
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Inexpensive Pain Relief..
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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...
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Goodbye Prostrate
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"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.
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Prostate cancer.
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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.
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Best Medicine.
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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...
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