Health & Wellbeing

Aussie · Aussie

OK, I am not giving any guarantees, just explaining my personal experience. I suffer with arthritis in my right thumb really bad, as when I bend it I almost go through the roof. I went onto E-bay and entered Anesthetic Tattoo Cream and up came a million possibilities. While sitting watching the news o...

Possum3 · Possum3

Health Advice Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? Do you feel stressed at times?... If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is the safe, natur...

Craig1 · Craig1

Got a warning from NSW Seniors card today, whooping cough doing the rounds again, particularly for us young folks. So coughed up for $44 while getting flu jab. Gives BOOSTRIX Vaccination, Diptheria,Tetanus and whooping cough(pertussis). If like me, never stepped on a rusty nail, nor stabbed with...

Lancelot Link · Lancelot Link

Just been diagnosed and will need regular blood taken to allow my body to get rid of excess iron. Does any one else have this condition and how do you cope when travelling?

Aussie · Aussie

Ok, I know lots and lots of people suffer with the burning stinging feet caused by Peripheral Neuropathy as I do. I also know that it is a nerve pain so Opioids don't have any effect. But I will ask the dumb question:: Has anybody on this site had any joy at getting some relief from the never ending pain???

Dwilz · Dwilz

Just curious if there are many lone travelers going through depression and how do you handle it.

Phil C · Phil C

Went to the Dr yesterday to discover this little friend is a BCC. Skin specialist next week and then it gets the snip.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Great news. Two more visits like this in June and maybe September and he doesn't want to see me again.

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day All, In December 2016 SWMBO was diagnosed with Fellicula Lymphoma and was put on Chemo therapy to reduce the tumour. After a number of sessions of Chemo on Wednesday the 22 Feb the Oncologist advised that Thursdays Chemo treatment would be the last, as the tumour had almost dissapeared complet...

Joe50 · Joe50

I'll be having some surgery on my right eye on Monday in Adelaide. Seems the vitreous humour has partly detatch from the retina and has to be removed and replaced with a sort of saline solution. They're also removing a cataract as it would have had to be done within the next six to 12 months anyway. I've al...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

How many cpap users use the humidifier, and when they use it, heat, cold, humid conditions? Aussie Paul.

Grubbygypsy · Grubbygypsy

Howdy all Has anyone had and cured plantar fasciitis? Its really starting to bug me now, I've had it probably the best part of 8 months, and it will not fix. I had some electric shock treatment from a podiatrist, went off gluten, I ice it every opportunity and I've taken numerous rounds of anti inflammat...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I have this spider web and spider that won't go away . Off to optiominist tomarrow . I also get flashes in one eye . Seems my pixels are breaking down !! Has anyone had this ? There are two or three things that need attention asap . Floaters can be many things . Better get eyes checked more often ! Last tim...

Aussie · Aussie

I have asked half a dozen people and friends that have been to Pain Management Specialists, if their pain was reduced? Every one said NO not really. On my one off experience I got exactly nothing from him, in fact he didn't seem to care about my pain and only wanted to stop my Pain Medication. I wait with b...

pipes · pipes

5 years ago, shifting a motorcycle, something in the lower back went "CLICK" For some years, and lots of money, many doctors, physios, acupunctueres, (?) and sundry other persons, I finally get a. MRI They want to operate on my back. Have not been into a hospital before. They want to cut me open. What I n...

kandagal · kandagal

Yes, my latest problem concerns my big toe. I kicked it on a piece of concrete about a week ago & tore the nail nearly off. So Lots of antiseptic cream & bandaids used for the next few days. On Wednesday it was throbbing so bad off I went to the GP. She said the nail had to come off & sent me off...

Aussie · Aussie

I'm sitting here thinking what can I wright about? And after a while a little message come to me, tell the world how lucky I am. Where do I start? Well my Father died of a Heart attack on his 43rd birthday in 1953 (Year of 1st Triple Bypass). I had a Triple Bypass in Feb 2002 age 62. Now I am a couple of weeks...

chookman · chookman

Any helpful Jayco Expanda trailer users out there in travel land - Being an elderly couple my wife and I are thinking about one of these as they are easy to tow and small when it comes to parking and they have everything we could want in them including toilet and shower. We are thinking about the 14 ft one...

Woody2 · Woody2

Good day all, thanks for your best wishes .I had a Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy done. The op went well but 1 1/2 hrs longer then planed not that I know at the time. I had some work done on the prostate 4 yrs ago.This dr said the first one stuffed up, so he had to take everthing nerves an all. O well. Feel...

Bass · Bass

The headline says it all... Yarrrhoooo.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	It works for me. (Preview) OK, I am not giving any guarantees, just explaining my personal experience. I suffer with arthritis in my right thumb really bad, as when I bend it I almost go through the roof. I went onto E-bay and entered Anesthetic Tattoo Cream and up came a million possibilities. While sitting watching the news o...	Aussie	13	1983	11:41 PM May 24, 2017 by Aussie
	Health Advice (Preview) Health Advice Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? Do you feel stressed at times?... If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is the safe, natur...	Possum3	1	1248	07:43 PM May 27, 2017 by Radar
	Whooping Cough Warning (Preview) Got a warning from NSW Seniors card today, whooping cough doing the rounds again, particularly for us young folks. So coughed up for $44 while getting flu jab. Gives BOOSTRIX Vaccination, Diptheria,Tetanus and whooping cough(pertussis). If like me, never stepped on a rusty nail, nor stabbed with...	Craig1	3	1199	06:41 PM Mar 28, 2018 by fwdoz
	Haemochromatitis, iron overload and giving blood (Preview) Just been diagnosed and will need regular blood taken to allow my body to get rid of excess iron. Does any one else have this condition and how do you cope when travelling?	Lancelot Link	12	1714	06:49 PM Jan 8, 2018 by jules47
	Peripheral Neuropathy (Preview) Ok, I know lots and lots of people suffer with the burning stinging feet caused by Peripheral Neuropathy as I do. I also know that it is a nerve pain so Opioids don't have any effect. But I will ask the dumb question:: Has anybody on this site had any joy at getting some relief from the never ending pain???	Aussie	17	2062	05:21 PM Oct 7, 2017 by jules47
	Depression (Preview) Just curious if there are many lone travelers going through depression and how do you handle it.	Dwilz	5	1733	01:24 PM Apr 21, 2017 by Phil C
	Just a lump under the lug hole.. (Preview) Went to the Dr yesterday to discover this little friend is a BCC. Skin specialist next week and then it gets the snip.	Phil C	18	2342	10:05 PM Jun 18, 2017 by jules47
	In Remission (Preview) Great news. Two more visits like this in June and maybe September and he doesn't want to see me again.	Happywanderer	9	1250	11:20 AM Mar 17, 2017 by Old Crofter
	Great News. (Preview) G'Day All, In December 2016 SWMBO was diagnosed with Fellicula Lymphoma and was put on Chemo therapy to reduce the tumour. After a number of sessions of Chemo on Wednesday the 22 Feb the Oncologist advised that Thursdays Chemo treatment would be the last, as the tumour had almost dissapeared complet...	Peterpan	4	1153	09:01 AM Feb 26, 2017 by Gaylehere
	Eye surgery (Preview) I'll be having some surgery on my right eye on Monday in Adelaide. Seems the vitreous humour has partly detatch from the retina and has to be removed and replaced with a sort of saline solution. They're also removing a cataract as it would have had to be done within the next six to 12 months anyway. I've al...	Joe50	5	1001	09:28 PM Feb 21, 2017 by Joe50
	CPAP humidifiers use.. (Preview) How many cpap users use the humidifier, and when they use it, heat, cold, humid conditions? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	3	891	09:01 PM Feb 21, 2017 by kandagal
	Plantar Fasciitis (Preview) Howdy all Has anyone had and cured plantar fasciitis? Its really starting to bug me now, I've had it probably the best part of 8 months, and it will not fix. I had some electric shock treatment from a podiatrist, went off gluten, I ice it every opportunity and I've taken numerous rounds of anti inflammat...	Grubbygypsy	14	1379	01:53 PM Apr 16, 2017 by Letstravel
	Eye floaters . Learn something everyday ., (Preview) I have this spider web and spider that won't go away . Off to optiominist tomarrow . I also get flashes in one eye . Seems my pixels are breaking down !! Has anyone had this ? There are two or three things that need attention asap . Floaters can be many things . Better get eyes checked more often ! Last tim...	Aus-Kiwi	13	1681	02:31 PM Jan 10, 2017 by PeterD
	A Touchy question (Preview) I have asked half a dozen people and friends that have been to Pain Management Specialists, if their pain was reduced? Every one said NO not really. On my one off experience I got exactly nothing from him, in fact he didn't seem to care about my pain and only wanted to stop my Pain Medication. I wait with b...	Aussie	4	1397	04:12 PM Feb 21, 2017 by rich777
	Ciatic nerve operation!? (Preview) 5 years ago, shifting a motorcycle, something in the lower back went "CLICK" For some years, and lots of money, many doctors, physios, acupunctueres, (?) and sundry other persons, I finally get a. MRI They want to operate on my back. Have not been into a hospital before. They want to cut me open. What I n...	pipes	14	1475	10:40 PM Apr 20, 2017 by Tony Bev
	A Sore Big Toe Story (Preview) Yes, my latest problem concerns my big toe. I kicked it on a piece of concrete about a week ago & tore the nail nearly off. So Lots of antiseptic cream & bandaids used for the next few days. On Wednesday it was throbbing so bad off I went to the GP. She said the nail had to come off & sent me off...	kandagal	2	1109	11:24 PM Dec 27, 2016 by jules47
	My Lucky Day (Preview) I'm sitting here thinking what can I wright about? And after a while a little message come to me, tell the world how lucky I am. Where do I start? Well my Father died of a Heart attack on his 43rd birthday in 1953 (Year of 1st Triple Bypass). I had a Triple Bypass in Feb 2002 age 62. Now I am a couple of weeks...	Aussie	8	1220	04:38 PM Feb 4, 2017 by Roundthebend
	Jayco Expanda camper trailer (Preview) Any helpful Jayco Expanda trailer users out there in travel land - Being an elderly couple my wife and I are thinking about one of these as they are easy to tow and small when it comes to parking and they have everything we could want in them including toilet and shower. We are thinking about the 14 ft one...	chookman	1	843	11:53 AM Dec 11, 2016 by jules47
	Alls good with life again. (Preview) Good day all, thanks for your best wishes .I had a Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy done. The op went well but 1 1/2 hrs longer then planed not that I know at the time. I had some work done on the prostate 4 yrs ago.This dr said the first one stuffed up, so he had to take everthing nerves an all. O well. Feel...	Woody2	6	1086	01:26 AM Dec 4, 2016 by Aussie
	In.... REMISSION !!!!!!! (Preview) The headline says it all... Yarrrhoooo.	Bass	9	1166	09:58 AM Feb 9, 2017 by Peterpan
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