Health & Wellbeing

Hendo · Hendo

Had a PSA test last week and today spoke to Professor Tom Shakespeare, Port Macquarie Cancer Institute. He was over the moon with the result, and so was I! PSA reading was 0.05, a great result. Have had no side effects what so ever, and only get up once during the night, around 3am. To continue having the...

Hendo · Hendo

Ray treatment all done. No major side effects at all. Next step is to wait 3 months before having a PSA to see the effects of the ray treatment on the tumor. Keep you posted. Interesting to note the numbers of views re prostate cancer compared to the post re blood pressure, don't bury your head in the sand b...

graeme c · graeme c

We spend our health to gain our wealth we scheme we toil we save then have to spend that wealth to get back our health and end up in a grave author unknown

Hetho · Hetho

I have just had a colonoscopy and all clear for nasties. However I have several grade 2 haemorrhoids that need treatment. A google search provides a few solutions. Im sure I'm not alone here and I was wondering if there could be some experience out there that could point me in the right direction. I shal...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all what is a good blood pressure tester cheers snap

Hendo · Hendo

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Australian men after non-melanoma skin cancer.About 1 in 12 men will be diagnosed with PC by the age of 70.In Australia around 26,000 new cases where diagnosed in 2024. Prostate cancer is not a subject thats not often discussed, I mean nobody fronts th...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZSNBCSk8gE

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://trywellnee.com/articles/k-sleeve-an19/

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

While at my eye specialist got talking to a patient also waiting who mentioned that she had a silicon injection into her knee and it was great until her knee completely collapsed and she had to have a knee joint replacement. Has anybody had the silicon injection or implant? Appreciate your comments...

anna1245 · anna1245

Gabapentin 100mg is often used to treat issues such as nerve pain, restless leg syndrome, and epilepsy. It helps the nervous system, easing pain and stopping seizures. The lower dose of 100mg reduces side effects while still being effective for mild to moderate symptoms. Always follow your doctor...

dorian · dorian

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/26/the-secret-of-blue-zones-where-people-reach-100-fake-data-says-academic

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...

Sheba · Sheba

Just home today, after 2 full weeks in Hospital with Pneumonia. And I had the Vaccination for it last year, so that won't neccessarily stop you getting it. Possibly makes it less severe though. At least for the last week I had free TV at Yeppoon Hospital. [ First week was at Rocky Base.] Been waiti...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Seems authentic, am wary of me taking Hay fever tablets for 6 months a year, generally get all 3 brands to get $7 off+ when purchased from Chemist Warehouse. Maybe Claratyne is the best of the bunch with the minimum of issues? However best to discuss with your GP. https://youtu.be/16n80OQCVSM Do no...

Gundog · Gundog

I have an increase in pain levels in my hands, more so the right one. I'm taking Fish Oil, Tumeric, Glucosime and Osteo Panadol (prescribed) tried one of the Pain Away sprays work for a short time but stinks I'm now tryiing Voltarin. Any hints or ideas for me ?

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unU8qGWQKgU

Cuppa · Cuppa

My wife had shingles once before, I hope I never get it.Until now the old vaccine (Zostavax) has been available free for over 70's.From 1st November 2023 a new vaccine (Shingrix) which is reported to be more effective than Zostavax, will be available free to anyone over 65 years.It is two injection...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

If you want a decent comb. Your options are Chinese sh_t vs Hong Kong quality. I don't get it why the Chinese are simply only capable to reduce things to the lowest common denominator. A skill which evades me on every level. Wifey has been through a dozen Chinese brushes (landfill) which disintegrate...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

dorian · dorian

https://www.pbs.gov.au/industry/listing/elements/pbac-meetings/pbac-outcomes/2022-12/Increased-Dispensing-Quantities-List-of-Medicines.pdf

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	Living with Uncle Arfer (Preview) I have an increase in pain levels in my hands, more so the right one. I'm taking Fish Oil, Tumeric, Glucosime and Osteo Panadol (prescribed) tried one of the Pain Away sprays work for a short time but stinks I'm now tryiing Voltarin. Any hints or ideas for me ?	Gundog	23	4422	09:34 AM Apr 30, 2024 by MOLLUSCAN
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