Health & Wellbeing

petengail · petengail

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...

milo · milo

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...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm using the Efudix cream on my sunspots on face and hands as prescribed by my doctor. Been just on 3 weeks of a 4 week program. A couple of the spots bleed without warning. I can wake up with blood pouring off the end of my nose or just splashing water on my face, look up and a spot is bleeding. Also a couple on...

neilnruth · neilnruth

I'm afraid I am totally 'gobsmacked' after a phone call from my mother. Her doctor has told her my Dad is 'in the wrong place' (dementia ward). While I'm still waiting to talk to the doctor myself I can't believe what she has said. She was one of two doctors who said Mum had done the right thing by putting Da...

milo · milo

my cholesterol tablets have days of the week on the packaging , any ideas why?

Pejay · Pejay

Never heard of it??? Neither had I 'til about a month ago, but ..... OK, let me go back abit, I have been feeling really stressed and tired for quite a long time - thought it was to do with all that has been going on with my family over the last 7-8 years (and still having to cope with the situation with my mum - 3...

Loki · Loki

Hi, Can anyone please tell me the best way to get a flu shot on the road? I get one every year from my GP but he's a long way away and I'll be a while on the road yet.

milo · milo

does any one wake up some days with a flem attack? what i mean is heaps of flem coming down the back of your throat? I get all sweaty when this happens and it takes a while to go and recover... does any one else get this?

petengail · petengail

This may affect many Grey Nomads - paticularly those on pensions. The very generous Government Dental scheme, the Chronic Desiases Dental Scheme (CDDS) finishes at the end of this month. This newspaper article from the Brisbane Courier Mail, outlines the scheme that will replace it. As I type t...

milo · milo

Hi all, just had a stress test with my cardioligist , who i see every 2 years due to having 2 open hearts when I was younger... all good , had to run about 6k in about 5 mintes on the tred mill, with verious speeds.. lucky i had been doing alot of walking latley !!! good reports no more visits for another 12...

Boothie · Boothie

Diagnosed with gout in the right knee a couple of months ago. Doing all the right things, eating the right food, avoiding the wrong foods, drinking plenty of water etc. Have been real good with no attacks until today. No idea what has brought it on and am in agony. Up to my second Colgout tablet which...

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

This appeared on the side of my foot a few days ago, any ideas ???? I originally thought it was a bunnion, until it turned purple and doubled in size !!! Have a doctors appt on Monday, but worried over the week end. -- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 7th of March 2013 11:42:58 PM

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

After a really bad experience with a dentist in my teens, I developed a morbid fear of them and never went again. If I'd had access to a gun I would have happily shot myself due to the excruciating pain of impacted wisdom teeth 20 years later. Well with age has come a little bit of wisdom, and a lot of tooth ac...

barina · barina

After returning to Doc with Xray I now have plantar fasciitis (not a heel spurr) which is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole (bottom surface) of the foot. Treatment options for plantar fasciitis include rest, massage therapy, stretching, night...

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

If you are a non smoker then pass that truck in front of you or pull over. Something I have guessed for years.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18415532

Boothie · Boothie

Had an unexpected operation on Monday, Linguine Pasta done! You know, one of those hernia things in the groin. I am so sore, lay down no good, sit up, no good, stand up bearable, walk eases the pain. What is the best position? Worst part is the fact that it so windy with no further relief. Caused by gett...

Sheba · Sheba

Does anyone have a 12 volt Nebulizer ? Would appreciate any feedback, for or against. Thank you. Cheers, Sheba.

milo · milo

is it better to go for a walk before dinner or after? any ideas?

jimbo · jimbo

Have just been diagnosed with under Control type 2 Diabetes First test 6.4 then solution after an hour 13.3 after another hour 11'4 Have got a machine am finding it great as I have a new game to play The last week I have been Mornings before Breakfast 5.00 after 2 hours 5.4 Am experimenting with diff...

dibbers · dibbers

I know when you move Doctors your medical history is transferred to your respective doctor, so how does one handle this whilst travelling around and when you also need to fill up on prescriptions.. Your advice will be helpful ..we are in the planning stage at this time. Tks in advance

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Relief from bites - Rectinol haemorrhoid treatment (Preview) 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...	petengail	9	2303	05:58 AM Jul 8, 2013 by Shogun
	All A O.K !! (Preview) 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...	milo	5	1083	09:36 PM Jun 23, 2013 by Legendts
	Efudix cream ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm using the Efudix cream on my sunspots on face and hands as prescribed by my doctor. Been just on 3 weeks of a 4 week program. A couple of the spots bleed without warning. I can wake up with blood pouring off the end of my nose or just splashing water on my face, look up and a spot is bleeding. Also a couple on...	Happywanderer	57	17853	05:36 AM Jun 21, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Gobsmacked at doctor's advice (Preview) I'm afraid I am totally 'gobsmacked' after a phone call from my mother. Her doctor has told her my Dad is 'in the wrong place' (dementia ward). While I'm still waiting to talk to the doctor myself I can't believe what she has said. She was one of two doctors who said Mum had done the right thing by putting Da...	neilnruth	11	1993	10:18 AM Jun 4, 2013 by Grams
	why does tablets have days of the week on the packaging? (Preview) my cholesterol tablets have days of the week on the packaging , any ideas why?	milo	4	1159	03:44 PM Jun 4, 2013 by Grams
	HAEMOCHROMATOSIS (Preview) Never heard of it??? Neither had I 'til about a month ago, but ..... OK, let me go back abit, I have been feeling really stressed and tired for quite a long time - thought it was to do with all that has been going on with my family over the last 7-8 years (and still having to cope with the situation with my mum - 3...	Pejay	26	2973	03:45 PM May 22, 2013 by Pejay
	Flu shot on the road? (Preview) Hi, Can anyone please tell me the best way to get a flu shot on the road? I get one every year from my GP but he's a long way away and I'll be a while on the road yet.	Loki	21	1602	04:41 AM May 17, 2013 by neilnruth
	flem attacks (Preview) does any one wake up some days with a flem attack? what i mean is heaps of flem coming down the back of your throat? I get all sweaty when this happens and it takes a while to go and recover... does any one else get this?	milo	6	1407	06:28 PM May 14, 2013 by milo
	Government Dental Scheme (Preview) This may affect many Grey Nomads - paticularly those on pensions. The very generous Government Dental scheme, the Chronic Desiases Dental Scheme (CDDS) finishes at the end of this month. This newspaper article from the Brisbane Courier Mail, outlines the scheme that will replace it. As I type t...	petengail	4	1229	05:54 AM Apr 26, 2013 by Happywanderer
	stress test (Preview) Hi all, just had a stress test with my cardioligist , who i see every 2 years due to having 2 open hearts when I was younger... all good , had to run about 6k in about 5 mintes on the tred mill, with verious speeds.. lucky i had been doing alot of walking latley !!! good reports no more visits for another 12...	milo	6	1316	04:16 PM Apr 11, 2013 by jules47
	Gout (Preview) Diagnosed with gout in the right knee a couple of months ago. Doing all the right things, eating the right food, avoiding the wrong foods, drinking plenty of water etc. Have been real good with no attacks until today. No idea what has brought it on and am in agony. Up to my second Colgout tablet which...	Boothie	12	1499	07:43 AM Mar 31, 2013 by Dunmowin
	Anyone know what this is ??? (Preview) This appeared on the side of my foot a few days ago, any ideas ???? I originally thought it was a bunnion, until it turned purple and doubled in size !!! Have a doctors appt on Monday, but worried over the week end. -- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 7th of March 2013 11:42:58 PM	vk6tnc	11	1559	04:15 PM Mar 15, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	Don't Be Scared of the Dentist (Preview) After a really bad experience with a dentist in my teens, I developed a morbid fear of them and never went again. If I'd had access to a gun I would have happily shot myself due to the excruciating pain of impacted wisdom teeth 20 years later. Well with age has come a little bit of wisdom, and a lot of tooth ac...	vk6tnc	2	975	04:12 AM Mar 15, 2013 by vk6tnc
	Plantar Fasciitis (Preview) After returning to Doc with Xray I now have plantar fasciitis (not a heel spurr) which is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole (bottom surface) of the foot. Treatment options for plantar fasciitis include rest, massage therapy, stretching, night...	barina	9	1587	11:21 PM Mar 12, 2013 by barina
	Diesel Fumes cause Cancer (Preview) If you are a non smoker then pass that truck in front of you or pull over. Something I have guessed for years.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18415532	vk6tnc	15	1496	04:40 AM Mar 10, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Can any males offer advice and relief (Preview) Had an unexpected operation on Monday, Linguine Pasta done! You know, one of those hernia things in the groin. I am so sore, lay down no good, sit up, no good, stand up bearable, walk eases the pain. What is the best position? Worst part is the fact that it so windy with no further relief. Caused by gett...	Boothie	15	1946	12:13 AM Feb 26, 2013 by dingojim
	12 Volt Nebulizer. (Preview) Does anyone have a 12 volt Nebulizer ? Would appreciate any feedback, for or against. Thank you. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	14	3448	10:57 PM Feb 14, 2013 by _wombat_
	whens the best time for a walk? (Preview) is it better to go for a walk before dinner or after? any ideas?	milo	14	1590	04:56 PM Feb 14, 2013 by jimricho
	Type 2 Diabetes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have just been diagnosed with under Control type 2 Diabetes First test 6.4 then solution after an hour 13.3 after another hour 11'4 Have got a machine am finding it great as I have a new game to play The last week I have been Mornings before Breakfast 5.00 after 2 hours 5.4 Am experimenting with diff...	jimbo	30	3584	05:58 PM Feb 11, 2013 by buffy61
	Medical History (Preview) I know when you move Doctors your medical history is transferred to your respective doctor, so how does one handle this whilst travelling around and when you also need to fill up on prescriptions.. Your advice will be helpful ..we are in the planning stage at this time. Tks in advance	dibbers	12	1293	10:28 PM Feb 2, 2013 by _wombat_
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