Health & Wellbeing

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi Folks,About 5 years ago I was provided with a CPAP machine through a Government scheme. Recently I was notified that it was being recalled due to an operating fault. I'm trying to find out if I'm eligible for a new one also under the scheme, after this period of time, similar to the arrangement in plac...

mixo · mixo

Can anyone who has been thru this help? I had a cold/sinus virus(not bacteria as there is no phlem) and now for the past 4 weeks the back of my through is dripping have had to clear it out from time to time and it's keeping me awake at night. The Doctor said it was a change of weather(I was lucky enough to be in W...

orid · orid

Just had my first Pfizer jab , Im not stupid anymore lol.

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

What is everyones heart beat . Mine is 33 to 45 BPM . Been in hospital full check and say Im fit and normal !! Mr bro is almost the same .

Craig1 · Craig1

Seems all are "old " topics on " search". Just finished my govt test, with a positive result. Visit specialist and on the table within three weeks. Super yucky prepicol the night before. On recovery " here is your appointment with surgeon next week". His opening remarks were " you are a lucky man"!. We r...

BENNYrat · BENNYrat

Try this & reply if it works-- Buy small jar of VIX Woolies or Coles $2-40. Use the back of a spoon with finger pressing hard onto a panedol tab.It will powder & put into VIX.Rub on area of pain.

BENNYrat · BENNYrat

Happens during winter.Rub some babyoil in hair- scalp & leave in all day or & night.It hydrates the scalp skin to not peel.

BENNYrat · BENNYrat

Buy 1 can coconut cream $2-40 at any supermarkets.Rebottle it & fridge it.Rub cream on 20 X a day till night.Guaranteed to solve the scratching proplem.Great product for all body & face cream.Rashes,Hives,Itches etc.

Possum3 · Possum3

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...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

Well, if Q fever wasn't enough to deal with Barry now has shingles. Am interested in other peoples experience with vitamin supplements in an effort to relieve symptoms and speed up recovery

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Went for a 2 hour ride this morning . Came out ok for an old codger !! At Riverwood Downs NSW .

Hetho · Hetho

Had my PSA checked last week. 0.00 Lost the old prostate two years age and all is good. To all the greynomads boys. Please get your PSA checked at regular intervals. Regards. Hetho

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I thoroughly enjoyed David Attenborough's series, especially the photography. He has a new series out called "Breaking Boundaries" (or maybe that's the first episode.) It's only available on Netflix, which I don't subscribe to. I think that the first episode was available on the 4th of June so tho...

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...

Possum3 · Possum3

Bass · Bass

The headline says it all... Yarrrhoooo.

Santa · Santa

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...

Possum3 · Possum3

Finally an Answer. Childbirth vs Getting Kicked in the Balls - YouTube -- Edited by Possum3 on Sunday 2nd of May 2021 03:00:13 PM

PeterX · PeterX

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...

msg · msg

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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	Philips CPAP recall.. (Preview) Hi Folks,About 5 years ago I was provided with a CPAP machine through a Government scheme. Recently I was notified that it was being recalled due to an operating fault. I'm trying to find out if I'm eligible for a new one also under the scheme, after this period of time, similar to the arrangement in plac...	aussie_paul	2	69	08:52 PM Oct 16, 2021 by aussie_paul
	Post Nasal Drip (Preview) Can anyone who has been thru this help? I had a cold/sinus virus(not bacteria as there is no phlem) and now for the past 4 weeks the back of my through is dripping have had to clear it out from time to time and it's keeping me awake at night. The Doctor said it was a change of weather(I was lucky enough to be in W...	mixo	6	152	09:08 AM Oct 12, 2021 by mixo
	Pfizer (Preview) Just had my first Pfizer jab , Im not stupid anymore lol.	orid	6	256	08:58 PM Oct 8, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Heart beat per min Heart beat (Preview) What is everyones heart beat . Mine is 33 to 45 BPM . Been in hospital full check and say Im fit and normal !! Mr bro is almost the same .	Aus-Kiwi	11	468	02:11 PM Sep 23, 2021 by aussie_paul
	Bowel cancer or polyps or colonoscopy (Preview) Seems all are "old " topics on " search". Just finished my govt test, with a positive result. Visit specialist and on the table within three weeks. Super yucky prepicol the night before. On recovery " here is your appointment with surgeon next week". His opening remarks were " you are a lucky man"!. We r...	Craig1	26	2618	06:26 PM Aug 13, 2021 by PeterInSa
	Muscle Pains,Arthritic Joints,Ticks (Preview) Try this & reply if it works-- Buy small jar of VIX Woolies or Coles $2-40. Use the back of a spoon with finger pressing hard onto a panedol tab.It will powder & put into VIX.Rub on area of pain.	BENNYrat	0	230	11:50 AM Aug 10, 2021 by BENNYrat
	Scalp Dryness that looks likes dandruff-? (Preview) Happens during winter.Rub some babyoil in hair- scalp & leave in all day or & night.It hydrates the scalp skin to not peel.	BENNYrat	0	172	07:50 PM Aug 9, 2021 by BENNYrat
	Psoriasis Skin Itch Troubles-? (Preview) Buy 1 can coconut cream $2-40 at any supermarkets.Rebottle it & fridge it.Rub cream on 20 X a day till night.Guaranteed to solve the scratching proplem.Great product for all body & face cream.Rashes,Hives,Itches etc.	BENNYrat	0	154	07:46 PM Aug 9, 2021 by BENNYrat
	Blood clots/ AZ Vaccine ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) 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...	Possum3	66	2233	06:38 PM Aug 2, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Shingles (Preview) Well, if Q fever wasn't enough to deal with Barry now has shingles. Am interested in other peoples experience with vitamin supplements in an effort to relieve symptoms and speed up recovery	villatranquilla	15	1555	01:28 PM Jul 14, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Horse riding after 40 years !! (Preview) Went for a 2 hour ride this morning . Came out ok for an old codger !! At Riverwood Downs NSW .	Aus-Kiwi	6	794	11:08 AM Jun 27, 2021 by gdayjr
	Prostate Cancer (Preview) Had my PSA checked last week. 0.00 Lost the old prostate two years age and all is good. To all the greynomads boys. Please get your PSA checked at regular intervals. Regards. Hetho	Hetho	5	309	09:16 PM Jun 22, 2021 by Hetho
	New David Attenborough series (Preview) I thoroughly enjoyed David Attenborough's series, especially the photography. He has a new series out called "Breaking Boundaries" (or maybe that's the first episode.) It's only available on Netflix, which I don't subscribe to. I think that the first episode was available on the 4th of June so tho...	Buzz Lightbulb	0	184	02:06 PM Jun 22, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Prostate Cancer, now the journey begins. (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	28	1799	08:42 AM Jun 22, 2021 by Possum3
	Dr. (Preview)	Possum3	0	257	12:32 PM Jun 19, 2021 by Possum3
	In.... REMISSION !!!!!!! (Preview) The headline says it all... Yarrrhoooo.	Bass	12	2026	09:29 AM May 17, 2021 by Bass
	Hearing test. (Preview) 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...	Santa	16	614	06:39 AM May 16, 2021 by Gundog
	Childbirth vs Groin Kick (Preview) Finally an Answer. Childbirth vs Getting Kicked in the Balls - YouTube -- Edited by Possum3 on Sunday 2nd of May 2021 03:00:13 PM	Possum3	2	364	09:17 AM May 6, 2021 by peter67
	Cost of a Fully body skin check - what do others pay ? skin cancer. skin check (Preview) 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...	PeterX	8	792	10:32 PM Apr 24, 2021 by the rocket
	How Patronising (Preview) 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	msg	1	440	06:37 AM Apr 23, 2021 by dorian
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