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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...
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Gobsmacked at doctor's advice
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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...
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why does tablets have days of the week on the packaging?
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my cholesterol tablets have days of the week on the packaging , any ideas why?
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milo
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HAEMOCHROMATOSIS
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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...
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Flu shot on the road?
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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.
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Loki
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flem attacks
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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?
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milo
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Government Dental Scheme
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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...
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stress test
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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...
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milo
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Gout
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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...
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Anyone know what this is ???
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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
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Don't Be Scared of the Dentist
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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...
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Plantar Fasciitis
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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...
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Diesel Fumes cause Cancer
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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
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Can any males offer advice and relief
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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...
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12 Volt Nebulizer.
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Does anyone have a 12 volt Nebulizer ? Would appreciate any feedback, for or against. Thank you. Cheers, Sheba.
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whens the best time for a walk?
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is it better to go for a walk before dinner or after? any ideas?
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milo
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Type 2 Diabetes
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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...
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Medical History
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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
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Interesting article on allergies
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http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2013/01/24/3675086.htm#.UQHrKx286Vp
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petengail
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has the heat affected you?
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just wondering how the heat has affected you for me it just throws me out of my normalness. And even though its 30 degrees, its the humidity i think that gets me and i just have to flake out for awhile, I've had a couple open heart ops when younger so have to look after myself but was over dads today told him i...
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