Health & Wellbeing

golivers travels · golivers travels

Hi all, I have been lurking but not posted for a while. I am currently in Day 8 out of an Aortic valve and root replacement. I am sure there are many others out there who have had open heart surgery And Knew that this operation would come one day as I had a congenital heart problem. It certainly came around ve...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

I've had a cough for 10 weeks now, I've heard it called the 3 month cough, but I know of at least one poor lady who has had it 5 months. You can catch it from grandchildren, and Dr's treatment with antibiotics makes no difference. Have met several who say they have coughed for 5 or 6 weeks, but so far hav...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Earlier today, Mr D started complaining about lower back pain (excrutiating), so this evening, we went into the afterhours GP at Joondalup Hospital, who diagnosed kidney infection or stones and prescribed Cephalexin. He took the first one at the pharmacy before we returned to Yanchep. By the t...

chaslib · chaslib

Well - being a child of the 50's and 60's and growing up in a time when skin care consisted of the sun, baby oil and coconut oil, I guess I was destined at some time down the track, to face the results of those years in the Queensland sun! I had a couple of BCCs off recently and there was one on my nose that the dr...

Lesley F · Lesley F

Just started a course of the real chinese herbs. Taste foul - but I've noticed a reaction within the first 2 days. My poor rusty organs have been shaking and rattling - I think my liver's gone into shock!! As an ex smoker - I need to remove loads of phlegm and years of "clogging". Apparently...

barina · barina

Has anyone sufferred these and is there help out there? I occaisionally have had in toe of foot but just goes away, last night started in my big toe then my leg from shin to inner thigh. The pain of trying to massage it out, stretch it was unbearable and took my breath away....after about 15 mins, seemed l...

Grams · Grams

Hi again, my body has changed...oh and I am 52 in 3 months. my Lichen sclerosis has gone from having episodes every other day to once a month or two...so happy about this. my hot flushes have gone from just my body heating up 2-4 times a night and a few times during the day - to my body being on fire, covered in...

Grams · Grams

I take after my father as his teeth break all the time, and they look horrible, all jaggered and sharp. He's been to the dentist and they said there fine Now my teeth are brittle and break easily, so I have quite a few fillings, but at least they still look fine. I haven't had a problem with my teeth for a whil...

Vic41 · Vic41

I saw a US medical show today that said there was a big rise in STD's in Seniors, particularly menopausal women. Apparently the lack of fear of becoming pregnant is making some senior women take more risks, but not taking precautions for STD's. Usually what happens in the US is a mirror of what is happen...

Duh · Duh

Has anyone used one of these? I am thinking of getting one to see if they work.. http://www.slumberguard.com.au/

Grams · Grams

Hi, I went in last Thursday to have my Basal Cell Cancer removed from my chin. I was nervous, but I have had moles removed from my back and shoulder, so knew what to expect.... The Dr asked me what I was having done, I told him I was having a BCC removed from my chin. He asked me who told me it was a BCC, I told him m...

barina · barina

Heard this lady interviewed on the radio today and she seemed to make a lot of sense. May help some http://ireneprantalos.com/

Grams · Grams

Hi, I have been peri-menopause for nearly 10 years. I was told 10 years ago that it would be 5-10 years for menopause to hit...she's still hiding.... i have had a bad run of hot flushes for the last couple of years, even having to take tablets which made it worse. I stopped taking the tablets and now a few mo...

Duh · Duh

Does anyone use Methotrexate? I have read what is on Google (side effects etc) but would like to hear from others that are actually using it. I am thinking of discontinuing mine and might do for a trial run to see what difference there may be. I have been using it for Psoriatic Arthritis (see below), bu...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Hi to our fellow GN's, as a long term (12 years) casualty of dealing with chronic pain, I feel somewhat qualified to offer help and support to others with similar issues. I have endured some 11 surgical procedures (including removal of my right kidney, which the pathology showed a perfectly good kidn...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

I'm suffering from my first cold since 2005... the reason I know that, is the use-by date on a packet of Strepsils I have kept "just in case" was 2005! And I want to get better FAST! Having travelled all the way from south coast NSW to Brisbane to help my daughter who's in hospital, by minding t...

Sheba · Sheba

Hi every-one. We have another member in Hospital in Brisbane at the moment. Ontos45. I have been told he has his Lap-top with him, so a few "Get well soon" messages might not go astray. He's a long way from home. [ Kinka Beach, CQ.] Cheers, Sheba.

animalcarer · animalcarer

What with all the ups and downs thought I would have a check up at the doctors. So trotted off , and armed with forms for blood tests etc, (fasting one) went to the lab next day , Back to the doctors the following week, was a bit intrepid with the forthcoming results. Called into the room , and mind t...

Vic · Vic

I found this article a bit worrying especially for those who may not have the bond amount. What do others think and am I understanding it properly? -- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 02:08:14 PM -- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 02:19:16 PM

milo · milo

Hi every one, just got home after taking my dad to hospital again (89) very lethargic and no energy, he is going to have a blood transfusion but cant see him home again till saturday, maybe sunday if he's lucky I'll update my website soon milo

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	Open Heart Surgery- aortic valve and root replacement. (Preview) Hi all, I have been lurking but not posted for a while. I am currently in Day 8 out of an Aortic valve and root replacement. I am sure there are many others out there who have had open heart surgery And Knew that this operation would come one day as I had a congenital heart problem. It certainly came around ve...	golivers travels	19	1347	02:41 PM Mar 21, 2014 by golivers travels
	3(?) month cough ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've had a cough for 10 weeks now, I've heard it called the 3 month cough, but I know of at least one poor lady who has had it 5 months. You can catch it from grandchildren, and Dr's treatment with antibiotics makes no difference. Have met several who say they have coughed for 5 or 6 weeks, but so far hav...	Gerty Dancer	35	2958	10:25 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	Mr D in hospital (Preview) Earlier today, Mr D started complaining about lower back pain (excrutiating), so this evening, we went into the afterhours GP at Joondalup Hospital, who diagnosed kidney infection or stones and prescribed Cephalexin. He took the first one at the pharmacy before we returned to Yanchep. By the t...	Dunmowin	27	2287	07:53 PM Mar 3, 2014 by jules47
	Skin Cancer (Preview) Well - being a child of the 50's and 60's and growing up in a time when skin care consisted of the sun, baby oil and coconut oil, I guess I was destined at some time down the track, to face the results of those years in the Queensland sun! I had a couple of BCCs off recently and there was one on my nose that the dr...	chaslib	24	2880	03:43 PM Feb 24, 2014 by chaslib
	chinese herbs (Preview) Just started a course of the real chinese herbs. Taste foul - but I've noticed a reaction within the first 2 days. My poor rusty organs have been shaking and rattling - I think my liver's gone into shock!! As an ex smoker - I need to remove loads of phlegm and years of "clogging". Apparently...	Lesley F	1	612	10:03 PM Feb 21, 2014 by Caravanlover
	Night Cramps ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anyone sufferred these and is there help out there? I occaisionally have had in toe of foot but just goes away, last night started in my big toe then my leg from shin to inner thigh. The pain of trying to massage it out, stretch it was unbearable and took my breath away....after about 15 mins, seemed l...	barina	31	3389	08:30 PM Jan 21, 2014 by The dog lady
	Menopause for the ladies.... (Preview) Hi again, my body has changed...oh and I am 52 in 3 months. my Lichen sclerosis has gone from having episodes every other day to once a month or two...so happy about this. my hot flushes have gone from just my body heating up 2-4 times a night and a few times during the day - to my body being on fire, covered in...	Grams	15	2367	11:15 PM Jan 7, 2014 by Sunshine
	I hate my teeth.... (Preview) I take after my father as his teeth break all the time, and they look horrible, all jaggered and sharp. He's been to the dentist and they said there fine Now my teeth are brittle and break easily, so I have quite a few fillings, but at least they still look fine. I haven't had a problem with my teeth for a whil...	Grams	19	1715	02:04 AM Dec 20, 2013 by The dog lady
	Rise in STD's In Seniors In The US (Preview) I saw a US medical show today that said there was a big rise in STD's in Seniors, particularly menopausal women. Apparently the lack of fear of becoming pregnant is making some senior women take more risks, but not taking precautions for STD's. Usually what happens in the US is a mirror of what is happen...	Vic41	0	658	09:02 PM Dec 13, 2013 by Vic41
	Slumberguard Anti Snoring Device (Preview) Has anyone used one of these? I am thinking of getting one to see if they work.. http://www.slumberguard.com.au/	Duh	2	1087	08:47 PM Dec 5, 2013 by Duh
	BCC has now been removed.... (Preview) Hi, I went in last Thursday to have my Basal Cell Cancer removed from my chin. I was nervous, but I have had moles removed from my back and shoulder, so knew what to expect.... The Dr asked me what I was having done, I told him I was having a BCC removed from my chin. He asked me who told me it was a BCC, I told him m...	Grams	20	1943	07:00 PM Dec 3, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	Psoriasis (Preview) Heard this lady interviewed on the radio today and she seemed to make a lot of sense. May help some http://ireneprantalos.com/	barina	16	1996	05:28 PM Nov 10, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	One for the Women: Menopause.... (Preview) Hi, I have been peri-menopause for nearly 10 years. I was told 10 years ago that it would be 5-10 years for menopause to hit...she's still hiding.... i have had a bad run of hot flushes for the last couple of years, even having to take tablets which made it worse. I stopped taking the tablets and now a few mo...	Grams	18	1477	04:28 PM Nov 9, 2013 by Beth54
	Using Methotrexate (Preview) Does anyone use Methotrexate? I have read what is on Google (side effects etc) but would like to hear from others that are actually using it. I am thinking of discontinuing mine and might do for a trial run to see what difference there may be. I have been using it for Psoriatic Arthritis (see below), bu...	Duh	15	1507	05:04 AM Nov 9, 2013 by Duh
	MANAGING PAIN (Preview) Hi to our fellow GN's, as a long term (12 years) casualty of dealing with chronic pain, I feel somewhat qualified to offer help and support to others with similar issues. I have endured some 11 surgical procedures (including removal of my right kidney, which the pathology showed a perfectly good kidn...	Bravehearts	10	1397	03:28 PM Oct 30, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Cure for a common cold (Preview) I'm suffering from my first cold since 2005... the reason I know that, is the use-by date on a packet of Strepsils I have kept "just in case" was 2005! And I want to get better FAST! Having travelled all the way from south coast NSW to Brisbane to help my daughter who's in hospital, by minding t...	Gerty Dancer	14	1199	05:48 PM Oct 25, 2013 by jules47
	Another Nomad in RBH. (Preview) Hi every-one. We have another member in Hospital in Brisbane at the moment. Ontos45. I have been told he has his Lap-top with him, so a few "Get well soon" messages might not go astray. He's a long way from home. [ Kinka Beach, CQ.] Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	17	1622	11:25 PM Oct 12, 2013 by Tomzys
	feeling under the weather (Preview) What with all the ups and downs thought I would have a check up at the doctors. So trotted off , and armed with forms for blood tests etc, (fasting one) went to the lab next day , Back to the doctors the following week, was a bit intrepid with the forthcoming results. Called into the room , and mind t...	animalcarer	2	750	02:40 PM Sep 30, 2013 by Pejay
	Costs Of Moving Into Aged Care (Preview) I found this article a bit worrying especially for those who may not have the bond amount. What do others think and am I understanding it properly? -- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 02:08:14 PM -- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 02:19:16 PM	Vic	26	1888	12:58 AM Sep 24, 2013 by neilnruth
	my dad in hospital (Preview) Hi every one, just got home after taking my dad to hospital again (89) very lethargic and no energy, he is going to have a blood transfusion but cant see him home again till saturday, maybe sunday if he's lucky I'll update my website soon milo	milo	19	1338	05:34 AM Sep 21, 2013 by milo
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