Health & Wellbeing

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

1. Two months ago I had a severe pain in my left thigh late one night. We thought it was a pinched nerve or could have been muscular although it felt like a severe DVT. I went to bed (we'll check in the morning) but a few hours later, had to call an ambulance as the pain was unbearable. Nothing was found in many...

Snippy · Snippy

I have high iron levels, high feritin an cholestoral. Can't use statins as they have damaged my kidneys. Dr said I need to donate or drain blood weekly as is the only way to reduce levels. Problem, Donor centers only by appointment 2 months wait, Pathology refuse to do it, some medical practice will bu...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone has a similar problem sleeping as we get older, just recently been waking up anywhere between 2.00 am to 3.00 am, generally got to bed around 9.30 pm, especially if TV is rubbish, but really makes no difference what time I go to bed, always the same time waking up. Iv'e...

the rocket · the rocket

hi. Anyone on here have this also. Wondered how you were getting on. Do other family members have it? I think one of my kids is having trouble eating certain foods. I recall this Happening to me many years ago n wonder if it is a sign or just coincidence. I was the first that i know of in my family, who has it....

Hetho · Hetho

I'm fully aware that this is my 3rd post on this topic, and apology in advance. 1. I`m a "0 Hero", PSA of 0.00. as of 9.30am this morning. 2. And this is the real reason for my post, and I am fully aware that many have been down the path of my last 8 weeks. Sooooooooo. PLEASE. Wives, Daughters, Sons, Grandies,...

pipes · pipes

Since July 2017, I have visited about nine doctors. Also physios, acupuncture people etc. They were/are too bloody stupid to realize what was/is wrong with me. Until a female doctor collated all the information, then advised me that I have contracted OSTIOPOROSIS. (not sure about the spelling) B...

pipes · pipes

A few months ago I had an ongoing rant about my back ache. Doctors give you pills. Physios push and pull you about. The pain has spread to a stage where I can no longer walk sleep sit or stand without pain.\ Doctor has me on Panadol Osti. Up to eight a day, plus LYPRALIN. Three a day. There is something seriou...

Sheba · Sheba

Reasonably suddenly , I started getting horrible pain in both of my arms, and it felt as though I had a straight-jacket on. Made driving and dressing very difficult. Went to my regular GP, and was prescribed Tramadol.Took one pack of them, and forgot I had a repeat. [ No results there]. Went away f...

Hetho · Hetho

"it's gone", yesterday. Love the gelly and clear fluids already, plus the short walk this morning i thought I would put it out there if any members would like advise/discuss procedures etc. Regards. Hetho.

Hetho · Hetho

I have just been diagnosed with Intermediate PC. It is contained in the "P" (had all the checks) Do I choose Radiation or Surgery? Surgery is to remove the Prostate completely. Your comments and advise would be greatly appreciated. Regards. Hetho.

Possum3 · Possum3

Well, I'm at the emergency room . This day has kinda taken a turn for the worst. I got the chance to go horse back riding, something I haven't done in a while. Big mistake. I got on the horse and started out slowly, but I got C0cky. So we started going a little faster and before I knew it, we were going as fast as...

Possum3 · Possum3

skins · skins

I have very bad bursitis in the right hip & have had 2 cortisone injections which have done nothing, however been to a chiropractor who has improved it by about 50%, however the other 50% is a bit stubborn can anyone recommend anything besides painkillers that has helped.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

The news is getting better, exactly 3 years this month when I was diagnosed with cancer The dreaded Abdominal Snowman. Last week I went to see my Oncologist and Got happy results. He doesn't need to see me for another year. Same time next year. Have a couple of issues I have to deal with. The first being...

Possum3 · Possum3

Lelouch01 · Lelouch01

My mom died because of a brain tumor. At first, she is experiencing severe headache from time to time. We went to a doctor to ask whats happening to her but they said its only a migraine, so he gave a medicine to cure the pain. She was bedridden at that time. 1 month later when were busy on something i heard my...

Possum3 · Possum3

pipes · pipes

Yea, it's the last rant! This time I received a letter telling me that I have to go and get a bone density scan, in Perth. 1st of April. (Seems fitting) May 30th, and I get to see the surgeon who did the work on me! 2 years and 20 days after the op. Again, a trip to Perth. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel. I d...

trang1958 · trang1958

Hi all, my wife's bowel cancer decided to return after a 2 year absence. Am wondering if anyone else has experience with taking Capecitabine tablets and getting a shot of Bevacizumab while still travelling Thanks Grant

pipes · pipes

No, this is not a mad rant. It's not a cry for help, and I'm not being melodramatic. I'm not into the Facebook, or Twitter thing. Just need to tell about it In hospital 10 of May, 2017. Out 24 of May. Cost a truck load of money. Apart from the other stuff, the paperwork told me to MOVE! MOVE! MOVE! within a few...

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	Twice warned - take IMMEDIATE action (Preview) 1. Two months ago I had a severe pain in my left thigh late one night. We thought it was a pinched nerve or could have been muscular although it felt like a severe DVT. I went to bed (we'll check in the morning) but a few hours later, had to call an ambulance as the pain was unbearable. Nothing was found in many...	Warren-Pat_01	2	1503	07:47 PM Nov 19, 2019 by Grams
	I NEED TO DRAIN/DONATE BLOOD (Preview) I have high iron levels, high feritin an cholestoral. Can't use statins as they have damaged my kidneys. Dr said I need to donate or drain blood weekly as is the only way to reduce levels. Problem, Donor centers only by appointment 2 months wait, Pathology refuse to do it, some medical practice will bu...	Snippy	6	1320	04:55 PM Oct 31, 2019 by Snippy
	Sleep Issues (Preview) Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone has a similar problem sleeping as we get older, just recently been waking up anywhere between 2.00 am to 3.00 am, generally got to bed around 9.30 pm, especially if TV is rubbish, but really makes no difference what time I go to bed, always the same time waking up. Iv'e...	miroku12g	21	2149	09:51 AM Mar 28, 2020 by Craig1
	Rheumatoid arthritis (Preview) hi. Anyone on here have this also. Wondered how you were getting on. Do other family members have it? I think one of my kids is having trouble eating certain foods. I recall this Happening to me many years ago n wonder if it is a sign or just coincidence. I was the first that i know of in my family, who has it....	the rocket	3	1918	08:57 AM Sep 9, 2019 by Possum3
	My Prostate Journey (Preview) I'm fully aware that this is my 3rd post on this topic, and apology in advance. 1. I`m a "0 Hero", PSA of 0.00. as of 9.30am this morning. 2. And this is the real reason for my post, and I am fully aware that many have been down the path of my last 8 weeks. Sooooooooo. PLEASE. Wives, Daughters, Sons, Grandies,...	Hetho	8	1221	12:21 PM Aug 17, 2019 by drtooheys
	OK, so now I know what it is!! (Preview) Since July 2017, I have visited about nine doctors. Also physios, acupuncture people etc. They were/are too bloody stupid to realize what was/is wrong with me. Until a female doctor collated all the information, then advised me that I have contracted OSTIOPOROSIS. (not sure about the spelling) B...	pipes	0	1465	09:51 PM Aug 5, 2019 by pipes
	Yea, it's me again. (Preview) A few months ago I had an ongoing rant about my back ache. Doctors give you pills. Physios push and pull you about. The pain has spread to a stage where I can no longer walk sleep sit or stand without pain.\ Doctor has me on Panadol Osti. Up to eight a day, plus LYPRALIN. Three a day. There is something seriou...	pipes	8	1732	07:23 PM Aug 3, 2019 by Plain Truth
	Inexpensive Pain Relief.. (Preview) Reasonably suddenly , I started getting horrible pain in both of my arms, and it felt as though I had a straight-jacket on. Made driving and dressing very difficult. Went to my regular GP, and was prescribed Tramadol.Took one pack of them, and forgot I had a repeat. [ No results there]. Went away f...	Sheba	7	2151	03:35 PM Jun 21, 2019 by Craig1
	Goodbye Prostrate (Preview) "it's gone", yesterday. Love the gelly and clear fluids already, plus the short walk this morning i thought I would put it out there if any members would like advise/discuss procedures etc. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	7	1713	01:13 PM Jun 28, 2019 by Hetho
	Prostate cancer. (Preview) I have just been diagnosed with Intermediate PC. It is contained in the "P" (had all the checks) Do I choose Radiation or Surgery? Surgery is to remove the Prostate completely. Your comments and advise would be greatly appreciated. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	8	1651	09:40 PM May 30, 2019 by Grams
	Best Medicine. (Preview) Well, I'm at the emergency room . This day has kinda taken a turn for the worst. I got the chance to go horse back riding, something I haven't done in a while. Big mistake. I got on the horse and started out slowly, but I got C0cky. So we started going a little faster and before I knew it, we were going as fast as...	Possum3	5	1898	01:09 PM Dec 4, 2019 by MapleHunter25
	Pharmacy advice. (Preview)	Possum3	0	1430	07:03 PM Apr 26, 2019 by Possum3
	Bad Bursitis right hip (Preview) I have very bad bursitis in the right hip & have had 2 cortisone injections which have done nothing, however been to a chiropractor who has improved it by about 50%, however the other 50% is a bit stubborn can anyone recommend anything besides painkillers that has helped.	skins	8	1905	02:15 AM Jun 21, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	12 month clearance (Preview) The news is getting better, exactly 3 years this month when I was diagnosed with cancer The dreaded Abdominal Snowman. Last week I went to see my Oncologist and Got happy results. He doesn't need to see me for another year. Same time next year. Have a couple of issues I have to deal with. The first being...	Happywanderer	15	1788	03:22 PM May 8, 2019 by the rocket
	L.O.L. (Preview)	Possum3	0	1419	11:24 AM Apr 4, 2019 by Possum3
	Migraine!!! (Preview) My mom died because of a brain tumor. At first, she is experiencing severe headache from time to time. We went to a doctor to ask whats happening to her but they said its only a migraine, so he gave a medicine to cure the pain. She was bedridden at that time. 1 month later when were busy on something i heard my...	Lelouch01	3	1449	07:50 PM Mar 27, 2019 by dogbox
	Exercise over 60. (Preview)	Possum3	1	1967	03:54 PM Mar 5, 2019 by graeme c
	Last of the eight years of pain rants. (Preview) Yea, it's the last rant! This time I received a letter telling me that I have to go and get a bone density scan, in Perth. 1st of April. (Seems fitting) May 30th, and I get to see the surgeon who did the work on me! 2 years and 20 days after the op. Again, a trip to Perth. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel. I d...	pipes	1	1764	02:49 AM Sep 3, 2020 by madcart
	Chemo while travelling (Preview) Hi all, my wife's bowel cancer decided to return after a 2 year absence. Am wondering if anyone else has experience with taking Capecitabine tablets and getting a shot of Bevacizumab while still travelling Thanks Grant	trang1958	8	1835	07:34 AM Oct 30, 2019 by trang1958
	eight years of pain! (Preview) No, this is not a mad rant. It's not a cry for help, and I'm not being melodramatic. I'm not into the Facebook, or Twitter thing. Just need to tell about it In hospital 10 of May, 2017. Out 24 of May. Cost a truck load of money. Apart from the other stuff, the paperwork told me to MOVE! MOVE! MOVE! within a few...	pipes	4	1573	07:28 PM Feb 28, 2019 by Kebbin
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