|
I suppose thousands of men suffer from it.......
(Preview)
.......and it's the self draining penis. Being a non smoker or drinker, and never had anything to do with drugs, it's hard to work out why? The doctor said it's something to do with the prostate. Can't remember the details. I was put on some pills. That slowed the "self draining" down somewhat. Then the...
|
pipes
|
6
|
2222
|
|
|
|
|
Hearing aids.
(Preview)
Well , the wife has been on to me for years about my hearing ,she reckoned i was deaf. She took me to a audiologist and he fitted me with a pair of hearing devices Got home and put them in my ears and now i can't stop my wife from shouting at me ...lol She also has the Tv up miles up too high....lol I gotta say the...
|
Blues Man
|
12
|
2278
|
|
|
|
|
Insulin pump users??
(Preview)
Daughter Emma and I spent quite a while today with a Medtronics rep finding out the latest re Insulin pumps. Very educational and it looks like it could be a goer with private health. I have had type 1 Diabetes since February 1970 when I was 20 and a half years old. I have 18 months until I have earn't my 50...
|
aussie_paul
|
7
|
1722
|
|
|
|
|
Lumbar medial branch block...
(Preview)
Bloody early start to be at St John of God hospital by 7.15!!! Things ran behind somewhat and my "Lumbar medial branch block" procedure began around 9.30 and finished around 10. Six needles put in around L3, L4, L5 and anaesthetic injected. .5ml in each of the 6 holes. I felt the first a little and the...
|
aussie_paul
|
11
|
2543
|
|
|
|
|
KETO DIET
(Preview)
Hi all I dont normally even look at this page as my health is very good except for glaucoma which I inherited ( thxs dad ) , I'm now 62 officially and had put on extra kilos over the last 30 years , I hate see'ing people my age hobbling around carrying spare tyres, so I try to keep it down by eating well .Rec...
|
mezza56
|
4
|
2165
|
|
|
|
|
The dreaded finger.
(Preview)
Gentlemen. If you are about that age and have not got up and personal with your doctors finger in a while DO IT NOW. Cheers Jack.
|
ballast2
|
20
|
2487
|
|
|
|
|
Wired for sound - Had a cochlear implant yesterday
(Preview)
Hi all, Couldn't find anything under "search" on this topic but am happy to talk about the happenings, general expenses, etc. up to now and beyond if anyone is interested. Just say so below and I will put something up. At the moment I'm feeling as good as gold - had it done at 3.45pm yesterday in Brisb...
|
Gaylehere
|
19
|
2354
|
|
|
|
|
Visual Memories
(Preview)
Hi Just thought I might start a thread on Visual Memory Who has such & who does not?? I had excellent visual memories right back to my early childhood I could just close my eyes & think about something & a moving picture would be in front of me. It could be something that I was doing ,somewh...
|
oldtrack123
|
10
|
1669
|
|
|
|
|
Health benifits of Manuka Honey? Advice please
(Preview)
G'day everyone, Just wondering if anyone has ever used Manuka honey for any particular complaint and its worked a treat or not at all - especially interested in say extremely bad skin ulcers where traditional medication hasn't done much. I'm just after some first hand experience in the health b...
|
skins
|
8
|
2593
|
|
|
|
|
Trans Urethal Resection pRocedure (a rebore)
(Preview)
I am soon to have a rebore of the water works. Prostate enlargement - no signs of naughty stuff there as yet, just an enlarged prostate. The procedure will be done with a laser, so I imagine it will sear and seal as it goes through the affected areas. We are trying to organise future activities as much as po...
|
erad
|
7
|
2416
|
|
|
|
|
Thank goodness for the DVA
(Preview)
Gday all, Went to the quack (doctor) a few weeks ago because I have a very painful shoulder. He suggested bursitis so I dutifully went for the ultrasound and steroid jab. Pain got worse! Referred to a orthopaedic surgeon for a look see. He informs me the worst thing I can do is fill up on steroids, evident...
|
Phil C
|
5
|
1707
|
|
|
|
|
Disability aids and how to save money.
(Preview)
Over the last few weeks following the death of an old friend's wife, we've been attempting to dispose of quite a few disability aids - walkers, hoists, chair lifts, electric beds etc etc. Basically we found that despite most of the items being never used, it is virtually impossible to give them away. O...
|
hako
|
1
|
1588
|
|
|
|
|
Rheumatoid arthritis
(Preview)
Having a bit of a hard time of it at the moment. it has been pretty good but lately its a different story. Does anyone else on here have this?
|
the rocket
|
10
|
2222
|
|
|
|
|
6 month check up
(Preview)
Done and dusted. All clear for another 6 months. Next appointment 26th Sept. Very happy and relieved.
|
Happywanderer
|
9
|
1860
|
|
|
|
|
Excisional Biopsy
(Preview)
Woke up 4 weeks or so ago thinking I had been bitten by a spider under my left arm. Itchy as hell & wanted to tear it to pieces. Went to the Dr & tried Cortisone Cream & Penicillin capsules. Neither worked, so today was booked several weeks ago it was cut out today. He casually says "you can go to...
|
fwdoz
|
25
|
2276
|
|
|
|
|
Solugel Wound care gel
(Preview)
No affiliation with this product. But on recommendation from our GP we recently bought a tube for a small 'ulcer type issue". Great result with the correct non stick dressing and it works as a "poultice" as well. Around $11 but a good thing as it worked. cheers Craig
|
Craig1
|
1
|
1389
|
|
|
|
|
Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma Part 2/4
(Preview)
one my third day of my second of four chemo treatments and proud to announce personal records are being are being smashed. Today's maximum count of simultaneously dripping bags was twelve ten in one arm and two in the other.,previously I the max count was only nine. Feeling good really the doctors an...
|
Chicken strangler
|
18
|
3821
|
|
|
|
|
Chinese Pills- Osteo Paracetamol
(Preview)
Just bought these from Good Price Pharmacy, Paracetamol Osteo Tab( distributed by AFT), in lie of Panadol Brand, save a dollar. Then today I read the fine print " Made in China". I have had three and havn't cacked it, but put the fourth one back into the bottle, note not a packet. Cant believe this stuff,...
|
Craig1
|
4
|
2020
|
|
|
|
|
Computers and a bad back.
(Preview)
For years and years I've had a 'bad' back for which I've visited chiropractors who have advised that it was something to do with vertebrae in my back crumbling away and quite common. My job required me to sit bolt upright in front of either computers or radar screens sometimes for long periods - I always...
|
hako
|
8
|
2993
|
|
|
|
|
Bugger couple of days..
(Preview)
Monday my 93y/o Mum and I had routine hearing appointments. Afterwards, as we do, we lined up for Mum's Earl Grey and my coffee. Sugar levels ok so decided to have a lovely egg and bacon pie with my coffee. After I dropped Mum home I came home ready for a couple of hours of Edwin & Mia entertainment. Yes...
|
aussie_paul
|
2
|
2109
|
|
|
