Health & Wellbeing

pipes · pipes

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...

the rocket · the rocket

Anyone on the forum have or had covid19. Anyone know anyone who has had covid19.

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/medicinal-product/aht,23548/chlorhexidine-+-...

Apollo88 · Apollo88

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...

pipes · pipes

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...

Possum3 · Possum3

Craig1 · Craig1

If there is anyone unfortunate enough to have to wear these that has found a brand that actually resembles a foot, ie not heavily sewn square cut toe ends. I am talking about the heavy versions for daily wear, not after operation or airplane versions. thanks

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Hi all, I was doing some work around the home the other day which involved about 4 hours of looking down scrubbing dirty concrete driveways and when I went inside and sat down, my head started spinning like you wouldn't believe, my nemesis VERTIGO had returned after an eight year absence, damn! I lay in...

Adder · Adder

I am an 71 you female. I have chronic pain from osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and take Tramal as a pain medication. We were waiting to leave on our lap till my next 6 month prescription only to be told yesterday that they were no longer available and I could only get a prescription for one month at a time...

drtooheys · drtooheys

2 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was advised by my doctor to treat it with radiation . There was a lot of cancer there but was wholly within the prostate. He described it as aggressive as The Gleason score was 8 (I blew high range). I underwent 9 weeks of radiation and had hormone depriv...

Apollo88 · Apollo88

We are newbies in our 60s and plan some off road/isolated trips and wondered how people deal with safety and security issues please. Do you have motion detectors or nighttime alarms, pepper sprays or even tasers for self defense?

mixo · mixo

This started about 2 years ago driving to Ularoo from Melbourne. As I am driving about the 90 minute mark I start to get pain in my thigh on my driving leg(accelerator) It gets worse till about the 3 hour mark when I have to get out and do some walking for 2 - 5 minutes and everything resets. Pain starts at the...

Hetho · Hetho

My Dermatologist has described this medication to help control my eczema. Has anyone used this medication for eczema, and what were your results, and or reactions. Ive researched this drug on the net and the side affects are not good. Any suggestions/recommendations would be greatly accepted. I`...

dorian · dorian

Parrot fever alert issued after three people test positive to bird disease in Blue Mountains: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-14/parrot-fever-warning-blue-mountains-psittacosis-bird-disease/12243694 "Health officials are advising residents to avoid contact...

Craig1 · Craig1

Livehealthsmart.com.au, claim to have cbd without thc, so can drive,work, no issues. Full page ad in melb heral sun today. No affiliation, just hope it is the truth.

ERI LI · ERI LI

ATHERTON TRC Hallorans Hill walk trail,picnic,playground is a public council park next to the hospital..40 ft trees,tables & toilets,lawn,sunshine.

ERI LI · ERI LI

BEST bush honey you find.1-2" in jar & add crushed,powdered panedol.Press fingers into spoon & crush a panedol tab.Into honey,let dissolve 24 hrs..1/4 tspoon every cough for 1 day..Sore throat & cough 1/2-1 tspoon 5 X a day..Guaranteed gone in 24 hrs or quicker..Tried & Tested.....

ERI LI · ERI LI

What is White Tar Paste-? A Vesica-! A Ulna-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

From a Nurses Dictionary of 1973-- 3 questions a day starting from the back of the book at Z..a ZONA- is what-? What is a YAWS-? What is XYLOSE-? -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 02:31:23 PM -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 02:32:23 PM -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 06:46:5...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-08/coronavirus-government-spending-costly-but-saving-lives/12226152

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	Doctors, I'm sick of all the bull#### (Preview) 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...	pipes	5	1675	11:03 AM Oct 28, 2020 by Kebbin
	Covid 19 (Preview) Anyone on the forum have or had covid19. Anyone know anyone who has had covid19.	the rocket	4	1697	06:12 PM Sep 20, 2020 by Greg 1
	Check your 1st Aid Kit (Preview) https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/medicinal-product/aht,23548/chlorhexidine-+-...	Craig1	1	1119	11:15 AM Sep 12, 2020 by the rocket
	Health/Medical Insurance recommendations (Preview) 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...	Apollo88	6	1212	03:44 PM Aug 31, 2020 by msg
	I'm Back !!!!!!! (Preview) 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...	pipes	5	1748	09:25 PM Aug 24, 2020 by the rocket
	Texting. (Preview)	Possum3	1	1183	12:36 PM Aug 14, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Compression Stockings heavy 20-30 hg (Preview) If there is anyone unfortunate enough to have to wear these that has found a brand that actually resembles a foot, ie not heavily sewn square cut toe ends. I am talking about the heavy versions for daily wear, not after operation or airplane versions. thanks	Craig1	6	1332	05:50 PM Jul 29, 2020 by Craig1
	Vertigo (Preview) Hi all, I was doing some work around the home the other day which involved about 4 hours of looking down scrubbing dirty concrete driveways and when I went inside and sat down, my head started spinning like you wouldn't believe, my nemesis VERTIGO had returned after an eight year absence, damn! I lay in...	Steel Dog	4	1563	09:29 PM Jan 1, 2021 by villatranquilla
	One month only prescriptions for Painkillers (Preview) I am an 71 you female. I have chronic pain from osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and take Tramal as a pain medication. We were waiting to leave on our lap till my next 6 month prescription only to be told yesterday that they were no longer available and I could only get a prescription for one month at a time...	Adder	10	1298	01:11 AM Oct 26, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	Prostate Cancer, now the journey begins. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 2 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was advised by my doctor to treat it with radiation . There was a lot of cancer there but was wholly within the prostate. He described it as aggressive as The Gleason score was 8 (I blew high range). I underwent 9 weeks of radiation and had hormone depriv...	drtooheys	48	4702	10:24 AM Jan 31, 2023 by DMaxer
	Personal safety and security (Preview) We are newbies in our 60s and plan some off road/isolated trips and wondered how people deal with safety and security issues please. Do you have motion detectors or nighttime alarms, pepper sprays or even tasers for self defense?	Apollo88	5	1541	10:51 AM Oct 20, 2020 by Possum3
	Doctor has no idea, thigh pain when driving - please help (Preview) This started about 2 years ago driving to Ularoo from Melbourne. As I am driving about the 90 minute mark I start to get pain in my thigh on my driving leg(accelerator) It gets worse till about the 3 hour mark when I have to get out and do some walking for 2 - 5 minutes and everything resets. Pain starts at the...	mixo	21	1897	09:07 PM Aug 20, 2020 by Keith P
	Methotrexate. (Preview) My Dermatologist has described this medication to help control my eczema. Has anyone used this medication for eczema, and what were your results, and or reactions. Ive researched this drug on the net and the side affects are not good. Any suggestions/recommendations would be greatly accepted. I`...	Hetho	11	1475	10:41 AM Jun 24, 2020 by Lisa Wanderess
	Parrot fever alert issued (Preview) Parrot fever alert issued after three people test positive to bird disease in Blue Mountains: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-14/parrot-fever-warning-blue-mountains-psittacosis-bird-disease/12243694 "Health officials are advising residents to avoid contact...	dorian	3	1498	04:25 PM May 22, 2020 by the rocket
	Medical marijuana, no additives (Preview) Livehealthsmart.com.au, claim to have cbd without thc, so can drive,work, no issues. Full page ad in melb heral sun today. No affiliation, just hope it is the truth.	Craig1	1	1379	05:55 PM Aug 30, 2020 by Corndoggy
	PUBLIC PARKS- the best loved & show your pics (Preview) ATHERTON TRC Hallorans Hill walk trail,picnic,playground is a public council park next to the hospital..40 ft trees,tables & toilets,lawn,sunshine.	ERI LI	0	1097	03:04 PM May 11, 2020 by ERI LI
	COUGH & SORE THROAT REMEDY (Preview) BEST bush honey you find.1-2" in jar & add crushed,powdered panedol.Press fingers into spoon & crush a panedol tab.Into honey,let dissolve 24 hrs..1/4 tspoon every cough for 1 day..Sore throat & cough 1/2-1 tspoon 5 X a day..Guaranteed gone in 24 hrs or quicker..Tried & Tested.....	ERI LI	2	1214	02:56 PM May 9, 2020 by ERI LI
	MEDICAL BRAIN TEASERS -from Z to A. 3 a day (Preview) What is White Tar Paste-? A Vesica-! A Ulna-?	ERI LI	0	931	06:23 AM May 9, 2020 by ERI LI
	MEDICAL BRAIN TEASERS -from Z to A (Preview) From a Nurses Dictionary of 1973-- 3 questions a day starting from the back of the book at Z..a ZONA- is what-? What is a YAWS-? What is XYLOSE-? -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 02:31:23 PM -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 02:32:23 PM -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 06:46:5...	ERI LI	3	1052	06:03 PM May 8, 2020 by ERI LI
	Oldies are not worth saving, according to some (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-08/coronavirus-government-spending-costly-but-saving-lives/12226152	dorian	4	1231	04:36 PM May 22, 2020 by the rocket
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