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chinese herbs
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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...
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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...
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Menopause for the ladies....
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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...
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I hate my teeth....
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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...
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Rise in STD's In Seniors In The US
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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...
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Slumberguard Anti Snoring Device
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Has anyone used one of these? I am thinking of getting one to see if they work.. http://www.slumberguard.com.au/
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BCC has now been removed....
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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...
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Psoriasis
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Heard this lady interviewed on the radio today and she seemed to make a lot of sense. May help some http://ireneprantalos.com/
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barina
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One for the Women: Menopause....
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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...
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Using Methotrexate
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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...
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MANAGING PAIN
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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...
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Cure for a common cold
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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...
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Another Nomad in RBH.
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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.
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feeling under the weather
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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...
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Costs Of Moving Into Aged Care
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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
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my dad in hospital
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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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so excited!
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Four weeks should today my 72yo dad had an accident while fishing and fell 5 metres down a rock wall. He was put on a ventilator and In an induced coma for nearly a week due to his injuries (hence the reason I've been in rocky for nearly the entire month ). He spent close to 3 weeks in icu, then a week in the surg...
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ANDREA;
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Bast wishes to John who is in a Sydney hospital at the moment, hope you are soon back on the best part of the coast. JC.
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Get to the doctors once a year!
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Gday.I.m 63 and I go to a skin clinic once a year for an outer body service so to speak.My lady doc said that the tiny freckle on the inside of my upper right arm was still the same as last year but she suggested that we remove it. This was done as you see the next day [3 weeks ago].Well last week she rang to say t...
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granddaughter with autism
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Hi all out there i would like to ask the question for those of you who have a child/grandchild with autism for those who have there a couple of question i need help with please i hope i dont offend any one with this post but as we are all fellow travellers and most have family they leave behind when travelli...
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