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Hearing test.
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After years of procrastination have finally succumbed, hearing is pretty ordinary, I'm sure I'll need aids. So many firms to choose from, as well as differing reviews,unsure where to start. Also wondering what is available as far as govt assistance is concerned, we're on a full pension. Would appr...
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How Patronising
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How to talk to friends and family feeling unsure about COVID-19 vaccines - ABC News Oh well some of you virtue signalers may find it useful
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Blood clots/ AZ Vaccine
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This is from English study but as we are still using UK produced vaccine it is relevant.You have a 1 in 2500 (0.004%) chance of being diagnosed with epilepsy in the UK.1 in 1000 (0.001%) chance of blood clot when flying.1 in 2000 (0.005%) chance of blood clot when taking the oral contraceptive pill.650...
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Out of action for a while
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Inguinal hernias a few weeks ago, feel like they have torn me in half the last couple days - very painful, on my back all day today. Operation on Tuesday and I am told a 6 to 7 week recovery, so that will slow me down a bit I guess. Lol, glad I got away recently for a little trip. Take care when doing the heavy lif...
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Cost of a Fully body skin check - what do others pay ?
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Cost of a Fully body skin check Cost of a Fully body skin check - what do others pay ? Cost me $275 I would have been with the Dermatologist for 7 minutes - ie less than 10 minutes. It was Medicare Item number 105 and the Medicare rebate is $38.25 I have a indefinite referral. It is at a dermatologist skin can...
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Horse riding after 40 years !!
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Went for a 2 hour ride this morning . Came out ok for an old codger !! At Riverwood Downs NSW .
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Post Prostatectomy - Mens Health
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This question is for the Prostatectomy club members amongst us. I'm still pulling 0.00 for my PSA readings after 18 months and kicking goals again. However I need weekly injections, and daily tablets to keep the blood flowing to the important bits down below. Yesterday's invoice from my compoundin...
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Risk of mosquito-borne Kunjin and Murray Valley encephalitis viruses in South Australia
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There is currently a higher risk of mosquito-borne Kunjin and Murray Valley encephalitis viruses in South Australia, particularly in regions along the River Murray.This warning comes after a sentinel chicken based at Meningie tested positive for these diseases during routine monitoring. The...
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Bat warning issued after officials detect three cases of lyssavirus in Queensland
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-09/queensland-bat-with-lyssavirus-found-in-east-brisbane/13044518Three bats have tested positive to Australian lyssavirus in Queensland in recent weeks, prompting health officials to renew their warnings not to handle injured...
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Retinoid tablets for Skin Cancers
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I have had well in excess of 200 skin cancers cut out including 5 Melanomas. My GP has given me a referral to a Dermatologist to discuss/prescribe Retanoid tablets. Previous to this I had never heard of Retanoids. Would be interested to know if anyone has had any experience with them? Cheers Pete
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Sepsis
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Hi all. I am recovering from Sepsis. It started out as a sore shoulder; just thought I pulled a muscl. Got worse, saw the doc, got even worse and my wife insisted on trip to hospital. They took one look at me and threw me in a bed. I crashed, blood pressure through the roof, worst unrelenting pain Ive ever ha...
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Dupuytrens Contracture
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I am considering having an operation to release tthe contracture on my right hand little finger. Just wondering if anyone on this site has had the operation and what were the results, and how long was the hand out of use? Cheers Pete
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Disgusting act in Warwick
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Emptied cassette in coffee shop sink . All on camera . Hope some one recognises him .
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arthritis??
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I have arthritis in 1 joint of a finger......bloody painful. I eat 3 leaves a day (Centella asiatica is also known as pennywort or the arthritis herb and many people have relieved their arthritis by eating 2 -3 leaves a day.) Problem gone inside a week for me cheers Bilbo
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Doctors, I'm sick of all the bull####
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Another ongoing problem. Taking DUODART is supposed to help to stem the "water works". They don't. I'm still getting up at least four times a leak to go. This is after having one small tumbler at lunchtime. It's got to the stage that I may get Ill from not drinking at all !! So I go and see the doctor, yester...
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Covid 19
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Anyone on the forum have or had covid19. Anyone know anyone who has had covid19.
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Check your 1st Aid Kit
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/medicinal-product/aht,23548/chlorhexidine-+-...
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Health/Medical Insurance recommendations
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We are in our 60s returning from work overseas and plan to buy a hybrid or a van (question for another time) and get out on the road when the borders open up. We have some underlying health conditions and ongoing medication but nothing to stop us getting out and about. Can I ask for recommendations for hea...
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I'm Back !!!!!!!
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Font Size Font Family For more than 12 months I have been extremely depressed. Being a non smoker, drinker or into drugs, I couldn't find the answer. Visited a series of doctors with no avail. Last doctor I saw put me onto a lot of medications.As instructed, I took them. Up t...
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Texting.
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