Health & Wellbeing

jimsiron · jimsiron

Well my days of being in remission from my Lymphoma look like being over for a while. As of Wed I start a new series of treatment again, first with the removal of a suspect lump from my lung, 4 weeks recovery and into the chemo for the lymphoma again. Last time was 6 months, this time 3 months as we have caught...

pauline · pauline

I hope everyone who is not feeling up to scratch lately starts to improve as of now, I know we all say "can't let it get us down" but sometimes it is not that easy, so take care, there is still a lot of living and laughing to do. Cheers

Travel Bug · Travel Bug

I don't often post anything of a personal matter as I think that everyone has their own problems to worry about without adding mine into the mix. Because so many of you have so kindly messaged and posted about my illness, I decided to explain it on here. I have 2 things/ailments/whatever.... The first...

Beth54 · Beth54

Not feeling too good at the moment. Actually, truth be told, I haven't been good for several weeks. I've just been doing the ostrich thing. I had such a bad night coughing, I've upped my meds this morning and rung the doctor to see if she can fit me in sometime today. Waiting for a return call. I thin...

milo · milo

talked to my doc last week, dad and i share the same one, about dads driving, and i thought it would be confential thing you have with docs.. now dad goes down to have his papers filled in for fitness to drive ,and now he may not get his liscence, and the doc told him how i came in and talked with him.. .and now d...

milo · milo

I have my own house and live in a coldesac and usually its been pretty good. but had 4 new families move in the last couple weeks, 2 down the cornder near the street seem to be fueding or something and always seem to have police cars around.. come home this arvo and theres 4 police cars, an ambulance and a fir...

animalcarer · animalcarer

anybody had any success with this eating regime. interested in feedback.

dolphinrider · dolphinrider

I have been diagnosed with IBS which has been getting worse. Also had two herniated discs years ago from work related injury. These have now started to play up badly and the doctor wanted to put me into hospital yesterday but there were no beds. Had a scan don'e last month and showed a few other back pro...

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone.........from a jetlagged GN! I have to say that the key to staying well has been my flu and Pneumonia injections. How I didnt succumb to the bugs isnt just luck alone as I really believe the injections were the difference. Did I mention that I had a good time?() cheers, ozi2

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

What can I say????? Beautiful one day, perfect the next. OOOps., sorry , still 2 states away! lol

Vic · Vic

I have been told I am not allowed to put this on the forum, so you haven't seen it, right ! Someone who I'm not allowed to name (not me) had their heart rate way out of wack, sometimes way up high, sometimes way down low and missing beats as well. Also crushing pains in the chest. At times I couldn't feel the...

Vic · Vic

I got this in an email today, I haven't seen it discounted as a hoax so would prefer to err on the side of caution, I also know a relative that got sick after eating Basa;This stuff is sold in fish and chip shops all over the countryAlways ask before buying fish and if they say basa go for the hamburgers inst...

ozi2 · ozi2

HI eveyone, I guess this should be in general forum, but it also falls under health and well being......and right this very minute I feel really really WELL, in...... MALAYSIA! or Kuala Lumpur to be correct. Yep, I have managed to stay well enough to get myself back to asia for 16days. Going to spend tim...

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

sucastja · sucastja

Hi all, I just got home from having hip surgery. I had a hip resurfacing (replacement) about three years ago. A few months later I had a piece of the cement slip, cut through some muscles and begin wearing a hole in the bone. The pain was excruciating when it happened and I have had an aching pain ever s...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I was getting dressed yesterday morning when I felt a sting on top of my left hand, looked straight down to it and noticed 2 blood spots under the skin. ( I do bleed easily, only have to knock my hand and I get a blood spot as I have on right hand) While watching the spots my skin started to rise, a piece about th...

lilly31 · lilly31

Just had two day in bed felt like crap after three days of mild cramping and feeling bit off.. cramps .headaches . the runs .all my joint were sore and some just didnt want to bend and just wanted to sleep all the time ... Had enought went to see doctor today seem's i have food posioning ..... she sa...

jimbo · jimbo

Hi Fellow Nomads...I have a question Does anybody know anything about onbreze (COPD) Medication.....I believe I am developing Enphzema and I don't smoke.....This drug is supposed to be wonderful.....Have asked Australian Medical But they have not answered me yet....I believe they are d...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

Wondering if there are travellers out there who need regular INR checks and how they manage this when away from main towns. Am considering buying our own machine so that it can be monitered and adjusted as needed so it does not impact too much on our outback travels thanks in anticipation - Jenny

Vic · Vic

http://www.transplant.org.au/content.aspx?PageID=6&ItemID=211

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Remission over, back to chemo! (Preview) Well my days of being in remission from my Lymphoma look like being over for a while. As of Wed I start a new series of treatment again, first with the removal of a suspect lump from my lung, 4 weeks recovery and into the chemo for the lymphoma again. Last time was 6 months, this time 3 months as we have caught...	jimsiron	17	1152	03:45 PM Oct 31, 2011 by lilly31
	GET WELL EVERYONE (Preview) I hope everyone who is not feeling up to scratch lately starts to improve as of now, I know we all say "can't let it get us down" but sometimes it is not that easy, so take care, there is still a lot of living and laughing to do. Cheers	pauline	5	831	04:40 PM Oct 12, 2011 by Vic
	Why I Won't Be At Green's Lake (Preview) I don't often post anything of a personal matter as I think that everyone has their own problems to worry about without adding mine into the mix. Because so many of you have so kindly messaged and posted about my illness, I decided to explain it on here. I have 2 things/ailments/whatever.... The first...	Travel Bug	13	1202	10:51 PM Oct 13, 2011 by Beth54
	Asthma (Preview) Not feeling too good at the moment. Actually, truth be told, I haven't been good for several weeks. I've just been doing the ostrich thing. I had such a bad night coughing, I've upped my meds this morning and rung the doctor to see if she can fit me in sometime today. Waiting for a return call. I thin...	Beth54	17	1241	04:27 PM Oct 16, 2011 by jules47
	I dont know if i done the right thing ... ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) talked to my doc last week, dad and i share the same one, about dads driving, and i thought it would be confential thing you have with docs.. now dad goes down to have his papers filled in for fitness to drive ,and now he may not get his liscence, and the doc told him how i came in and talked with him.. .and now d...	milo	82	4527	07:19 PM Nov 21, 2011 by Sheba
	hmm new neighbours = fun...??? (Preview) I have my own house and live in a coldesac and usually its been pretty good. but had 4 new families move in the last couple weeks, 2 down the cornder near the street seem to be fueding or something and always seem to have police cars around.. come home this arvo and theres 4 police cars, an ambulance and a fir...	milo	6	964	11:51 AM Oct 10, 2011 by milo
	dukkan diet (Preview) anybody had any success with this eating regime. interested in feedback.	animalcarer	18	1465	11:38 PM Oct 17, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	IBS. Back problems and Coumadin (Preview) I have been diagnosed with IBS which has been getting worse. Also had two herniated discs years ago from work related injury. These have now started to play up badly and the doctor wanted to put me into hospital yesterday but there were no beds. Had a scan don'e last month and showed a few other back pro...	dolphinrider	8	1322	10:48 PM Nov 18, 2011 by Esmeralda
	An ounce of prevention! (Preview) Hi everyone.........from a jetlagged GN! I have to say that the key to staying well has been my flu and Pneumonia injections. How I didnt succumb to the bugs isnt just luck alone as I really believe the injections were the difference. Did I mention that I had a good time?() cheers, ozi2	ozi2	10	906	07:37 PM Oct 5, 2011 by Beth54
	Ahhh, Broome Time (Preview) What can I say????? Beautiful one day, perfect the next. OOOps., sorry , still 2 states away! lol	Bent Axle Bob	9	978	03:28 PM Oct 7, 2011 by maryfairy
	Nearly a Solo...... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have been told I am not allowed to put this on the forum, so you haven't seen it, right ! Someone who I'm not allowed to name (not me) had their heart rate way out of wack, sometimes way up high, sometimes way down low and missing beats as well. Also crushing pains in the chest. At times I couldn't feel the...	Vic	38	2234	09:49 PM Oct 8, 2011 by Vic
	Basa or Pangas Fish Warning (Preview) I got this in an email today, I haven't seen it discounted as a hoax so would prefer to err on the side of caution, I also know a relative that got sick after eating Basa;*This stuff is sold in fish and chip shops all over the country*Always ask before buying fish and if they say basa go for the hamburgers inst...	Vic	6	8667	05:35 PM Sep 20, 2011 by Vic
	neg vs pos part 3 (Preview) HI eveyone, I guess this should be in general forum, but it also falls under health and well being......and right this very minute I feel really really WELL, in...... MALAYSIA! or Kuala Lumpur to be correct. Yep, I have managed to stay well enough to get myself back to asia for 16days. Going to spend tim...	ozi2	7	1026	06:17 AM Sep 22, 2011 by justjo
	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	1858	12:58 AM Sep 24, 2013 by neilnruth
	Just home from hospital (Preview) Hi all, I just got home from having hip surgery. I had a hip resurfacing (replacement) about three years ago. A few months later I had a piece of the cement slip, cut through some muscles and begin wearing a hole in the bone. The pain was excruciating when it happened and I have had an aching pain ever s...	sucastja	5	922	09:11 AM Aug 20, 2011 by gubby
	Could this be a burst blood vessel? (Preview) I was getting dressed yesterday morning when I felt a sting on top of my left hand, looked straight down to it and noticed 2 blood spots under the skin. ( I do bleed easily, only have to knock my hand and I get a blood spot as I have on right hand) While watching the spots my skin started to rise, a piece about th...	Happywanderer	26	2004	09:33 PM Sep 4, 2011 by blaze
	Food posioning ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just had two day in bed felt like crap after three days of mild cramping and feeling bit off.. cramps .headaches . the runs .all my joint were sore and some just didnt want to bend and just wanted to sleep all the time ... Had enought went to see doctor today seem's i have food posioning ..... she sa...	lilly31	41	2045	04:54 PM Aug 24, 2011 by Beth54
	onbreze ( COPD) (Preview) Hi Fellow Nomads...I have a question Does anybody know anything about onbreze (COPD) Medication.....I believe I am developing Enphzema and I don't smoke.....This drug is supposed to be wonderful.....Have asked Australian Medical But they have not answered me yet....I believe they are d...	jimbo	11	3451	07:51 PM Aug 17, 2011 by Sheba
	Blood thinners Warfarin/Coumadin (Preview) Wondering if there are travellers out there who need regular INR checks and how they manage this when away from main towns. Am considering buying our own machine so that it can be monitered and adjusted as needed so it does not impact too much on our outback travels thanks in anticipation - Jenny	villatranquilla	1	930	10:04 AM Aug 17, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Transplant Australia - Journey of Hope Appeal - Wed August 24th 2011 (Preview) http://www.transplant.org.au/content.aspx?PageID=6&ItemID=211	Vic	7	989	12:08 PM Sep 4, 2011 by Vic
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