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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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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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Toothpaste - Australian made or an alternative.
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G'Day, like many other GNs, we prefer to buy Australian. With toothpaste there has only been one 'normal' type of toothpaste (white, mint flavoured) that is locally made - Cedel brand. It sells for about $2 and is usually hidden in the supermarket behind a post down the bottom. The good old brands like...
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C PAP Machine.
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I have just started using a C PAP (assisted breathing) machine during the night and WOW what a difference it makes to how I feel during the day. I usually awake early (5.30-6.00am) and before I was wanting a morning nap by about 10.00am and another in the arvo.....BUT now I have plenty of energy all day l...
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Hep C Alert
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Worth the read and action as appropriate
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Donating blood
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For some time now I've been donating blood for no better reason than I was talked into it (I am a chicken). Anyway, the other day when donating I mentioned to the Nurse that I'd be 70 in a few months so I might only be able to donate and other 4 times till my 71st birthday which was the cutoff age. She said s...
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not good
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well, still got more testing but will know for sure saturday morning not looking wonderfull
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Relief from bites - Rectinol haemorrhoid treatment
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We all know there are many remedies for bites. Well management found a new one when chatting to a fellow nomad on our last trip. Rectinol haemorrhoidal ointment! 10 minutes ago I was bitten behind the knee by an ant it stung like mad. Well a little drop of the ointment and no more pain. When I was appl...
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All A O.K !!
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G'day all, Just back from my cardiologist today, as you know was in hospital last month for a week, with a bad reaction to the flue needle, after an ecg last week he gave me a full check up,.. he said all is ok , I do have a dicky valve but that's to be expected with what I had when young with open heart ops and suc...
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