Health & Wellbeing

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

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

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

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 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...

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...

Vic · Vic

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

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...

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...

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

animalcarer · animalcarer

New member Husband is home from PA hospital. Has permanent bag, any other nomads been though this. Would like to know any good tips , self-help . thank you.

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, just a brief update on my post regarding myelofibrosis. Unfortunately I have had a report back from the specialist stating that I have had the condition for at least 2 years....and I wasnt even aware of the symptoms! So, in the blink of an eye 2 years of packing a bit extra into life has disap...

milo · milo

just met an old friend of mine who i hadnt seen for the last 10-15 years, we went thru the late teens early 20s in various bands and such , seems such another life time ago..where has all that time gone?

milo · milo

struth , what a day!! i wont go into the details but isnt if funny how once in a while you go to make a choice on something and your gut fealing tells you differently?? usually id just go with the flow but today i went with my gut fealing and im glad i did, ... strange day,

Beth54 · Beth54

This is not a nice subject, but I feel it's worth a word of warning. While I was away,,Bundaberg actually,,I came down with a belly bug. I already have Ulcerative Colitis, which has been under control for several years. I had diarrhea and a terrible fever, but no vomiting. I thought I may have had a bit of...

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	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	1444	04:27 PM Oct 16, 2011 by jules47
	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	1339	10:51 PM Oct 13, 2011 by Beth54
	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	1018	04:40 PM Oct 12, 2011 by Vic
	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	1065	11:51 AM Oct 10, 2011 by milo
	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	2603	09:49 PM Oct 8, 2011 by Vic
	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	1078	03:28 PM Oct 7, 2011 by maryfairy
	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	1021	07:37 PM Oct 5, 2011 by Beth54
	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	1152	06:17 AM Sep 22, 2011 by justjo
	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	8970	05:35 PM Sep 20, 2011 by Vic
	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	2147	09:33 PM Sep 4, 2011 by blaze
	Transplant Australia - Journey of Hope Appeal - Wed August 24th 2011 (Preview) http://www.transplant.org.au/content.aspx?PageID=6&ItemID=211	Vic	7	1107	12:08 PM Sep 4, 2011 by Vic
	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	2397	04:54 PM Aug 24, 2011 by Beth54
	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	1049	09:11 AM Aug 20, 2011 by gubby
	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	3605	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	1044	10:04 AM Aug 17, 2011 by Happywanderer
	bowel surgery (Preview) New member Husband is home from PA hospital. Has permanent bag, any other nomads been though this. Would like to know any good tips , self-help . thank you.	animalcarer	1	836	10:28 PM Aug 13, 2011 by Romy5152
	neg vs positive: part2 (Preview) Hi everyone, just a brief update on my post regarding myelofibrosis. Unfortunately I have had a report back from the specialist stating that I have had the condition for at least 2 years....and I wasnt even aware of the symptoms! So, in the blink of an eye 2 years of packing a bit extra into life has disap...	ozi2	27	1529	05:45 PM Aug 10, 2011 by ozi2
	where the heck has the time gone? (Preview) just met an old friend of mine who i hadnt seen for the last 10-15 years, we went thru the late teens early 20s in various bands and such , seems such another life time ago..where has all that time gone?	milo	2	905	12:58 AM Aug 8, 2011 by milo
	i have a headache!! (Preview) struth , what a day!! i wont go into the details but isnt if funny how once in a while you go to make a choice on something and your gut fealing tells you differently?? usually id just go with the flow but today i went with my gut fealing and im glad i did, ... strange day,	milo	5	1159	01:57 AM Aug 5, 2011 by milo
	BACTERIAL INFECTION (Preview) This is not a nice subject, but I feel it's worth a word of warning. While I was away,,Bundaberg actually,,I came down with a belly bug. I already have Ulcerative Colitis, which has been under control for several years. I had diarrhea and a terrible fever, but no vomiting. I thought I may have had a bit of...	Beth54	18	1469	04:13 PM Aug 4, 2011 by Beth54
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