Health & Wellbeing

Weevil · Weevil

Here is a link to a new forum for Live Organ and Tissue Donors (including Bone Marrow and Blood Donors). Australian Living Donors Forum http://australianlivingdonors.prophpbb.com/ Did you know that Living Donors can donate a heart under the right circumstances ? See the "Other Live...

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Drug free headache cure. Headache Cure

Silversaint · Silversaint

Hi all, we will be in Katherine in August and need somewhere to store our van for about 6 weeks. Anyone have any suggestions would be appreciated.

Beth54 · Beth54

Hi all. Some of you may have noticed I've been missing action. After breaking my ankle 8 weeks ago, I then got the call from the hospital for my surgery, which was done on November 22nd. As you may remember, I've suffered badly in the last 2 years particularly, with Ulcerative Colitis. So they've take...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Well at the start of the year I had never heard of this problem .But after the first cutting and draining of the right side of my throat I assumed that was it ! Wrong ! It came back 4 weeks ago very fast and another cut and drain and a night in Hospital.then 10 days ago it was real bad so another cut ,however to no...

Chicken strangler · Chicken strangler

Went to the dentist three weeks ago for my two yearly check up. All was OK except i had an ulcer on my gums that I didn't even know about. No pain no anything. He told me at that time it may be cancer. Went back to see him two weeks later as requested by him,he told me it was worse and he gave me a referral for some...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Hi ,I have had this stalker following me for the last 72hrs. Fair dinkum I was in the shower, then the toilet no less ! this menace on 3 legs and 3 wheels just persisted in being in my face ! It constantly required fluids and when it ran out it beeped endlessly until rehydrated. I have to return to its owne...

Lesley F · Lesley F

Nearly had a cancer scare - my Doc. insisted my cheeks were on the "danger list", and made an emergency appt. for me to attend the skin clinic R.M.Hosp. Packing a spare pair of underwear, off I went with horrific thoughts of a razor blade hacking into my face. Luckily, it was Rosacea, a comm...

gooba53 · gooba53

Stuart had surgery today. A very long day. Got to hospital at noon and he had his op at 7pm. Last on the list. They did a spinal block and he came out of it amazingly well. No nausea and not drowsy. He was back on the ward at 10pm. I hung around to make sure he was ok as he hadn't had an anesthetic before but he is gr...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Please take the time to read on ... and understand what life with Fibromyalgia is like - Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterised by chronic widespread pain and allodynia (a heightened and painful response to pressure). Fibromyalgia sympto...

Phil C · Phil C

Its now 7 months since my right knee got a makeover.. Hurt like crazy the first week or two (thank goodness for endone) but now its the best operation I have ever had. No my pain in that knee at all. Still working with the physio and my GP, medication now for the rest of the osteoarthritis. Will keep you pos...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/health/talkinghealth/factbuster/stories/2014/09/02/4079324.htm-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 3rd of September 2014 11:27:21 AM

kiwijims · kiwijims

It's a week now since I had the operation to expand the Arteries down both legs, I wouldn't wish that Op on anyone especially if it is done under local anesthetic like mine was, they managed to numb my legs alright, but never killed the pain, it felt just like a couple of red hot needles going right down the...

sheeds · sheeds

My left eye macular-degenerated needing an operation a few years ago.Its getting worse but not much can be done according to the specialist. It is constantly out of focus. My right eye can see an ant somersault at 100 metres so I must save it from any macular degeneration! I happened to find comments...

chaslib · chaslib

Hi all - I have been speaking with Beth and she has asked that I update the forum on her recovery with a couple of photos ....... I have posted details in the General Forum section with the photos - told her she will now be the Pin Up Girls of the GN Forum. She is doing well and is in good spirits and thanks ever...

Vic41 · Vic41

The reference to "Green Onions" refers to what we call Spring Onions, Shallots etc;See these links; http://www.snopes.com/food/tainted/onions.asp http://www.snopes.com/food/tainted/cutonions.asp http://www.snopes.com/medical/swineflu/onion.asp Differen...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-05/a-third-of-nursing-home-residents-carry-superbugs-study/5791216

Vic41 · Vic41

Live healthy, happy and invest into your golden years 6 Simple Steps to Healthy Ageing: 1. Stay active (but you dont need to run a marathon) Its important to be active during your midlife and golden years to remain lively, but it doesnt mean you have to sign up for the next Iron Man Challenge. Exp...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Arrived back at our Melb base last night after 5 days away.We put everything away and had dinner and sat down...then WHACK ! bloody hell talk about chest pain, I sat down for 2 mins then got the B/Pressure thingy out.I am normally 125 /68 ....however it was 190 /90 ! bugger sez me Ambo time ! They put the...

Jonathan · Jonathan

My in-laws are aged 89 and he is 96 .. They still live in their own home and without any other "live-in" support .. Both still have their Drivers Licences but are restricted to the local town now .. Pop wanted to drive from Parkes NSW recently to Tweed Heads to visit his new Great Grandson .. he s...

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	Information & Support Forum For Live Organ & Tissue Donors (including Bone Marrow and Blood Donors) (Preview) Here is a link to a new forum for Live Organ and Tissue Donors (including Bone Marrow and Blood Donors). Australian Living Donors Forum http://australianlivingdonors.prophpbb.com/ Did you know that Living Donors can donate a heart under the right circumstances ? See the "Other Live...	Weevil	0	670	02:36 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Weevil
	Drug free headache releif (Preview) Drug free headache cure. Headache Cure	03_Troopy	1	941	11:22 AM Jan 1, 2015 by Gerty Dancer
	Van Storage Katherine (Preview) Hi all, we will be in Katherine in August and need somewhere to store our van for about 6 weeks. Anyone have any suggestions would be appreciated.	Silversaint	1	640	07:36 AM Jan 1, 2015 by jules47
	MAJOR SURGERY (Preview) Hi all. Some of you may have noticed I've been missing action. After breaking my ankle 8 weeks ago, I then got the call from the hospital for my surgery, which was done on November 22nd. As you may remember, I've suffered badly in the last 2 years particularly, with Ulcerative Colitis. So they've take...	Beth54	15	1411	07:43 PM Dec 20, 2014 by Beth54
	Bloody Quinsy ! (Preview) Well at the start of the year I had never heard of this problem .But after the first cutting and draining of the right side of my throat I assumed that was it ! Wrong ! It came back 4 weeks ago very fast and another cut and drain and a night in Hospital.then 10 days ago it was real bad so another cut ,however to no...	moamajohn	4	875	05:07 PM Dec 20, 2014 by msg
	the dentist (Preview) Went to the dentist three weeks ago for my two yearly check up. All was OK except i had an ulcer on my gums that I didn't even know about. No pain no anything. He told me at that time it may be cancer. Went back to see him two weeks later as requested by him,he told me it was worse and he gave me a referral for some...	Chicken strangler	5	960	07:40 PM Dec 14, 2014 by Mike C
	My associate for 72 hrs (Preview) Hi ,I have had this stalker following me for the last 72hrs. Fair dinkum I was in the shower, then the toilet no less ! this menace on 3 legs and 3 wheels just persisted in being in my face ! It constantly required fluids and when it ran out it beeped endlessly until rehydrated. I have to return to its owne...	moamajohn	2	766	07:51 PM Dec 13, 2014 by Beth54
	slip slop slap (Preview) Nearly had a cancer scare - my Doc. insisted my cheeks were on the "danger list", and made an emergency appt. for me to attend the skin clinic R.M.Hosp. Packing a spare pair of underwear, off I went with horrific thoughts of a razor blade hacking into my face. Luckily, it was Rosacea, a comm...	Lesley F	1	735	08:15 PM Nov 27, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Update on Stuart's knee replacement (Preview) Stuart had surgery today. A very long day. Got to hospital at noon and he had his op at 7pm. Last on the list. They did a spinal block and he came out of it amazingly well. No nausea and not drowsy. He was back on the ward at 10pm. I hung around to make sure he was ok as he hadn't had an anesthetic before but he is gr...	gooba53	9	1207	04:21 PM Nov 16, 2014 by Phil C
	Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (Preview) Gday... Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Please take the time to read on ... and understand what life with Fibromyalgia is like - Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterised by chronic widespread pain and allodynia (a heightened and painful response to pressure). Fibromyalgia sympto...	rockylizard	3	695	11:45 AM Nov 6, 2014 by Noggins
	Total Knee Replacement 7 months downtrack (Preview) Its now 7 months since my right knee got a makeover.. Hurt like crazy the first week or two (thank goodness for endone) but now its the best operation I have ever had. No my pain in that knee at all. Still working with the physio and my GP, medication now for the rest of the osteoarthritis. Will keep you pos...	Phil C	9	1143	12:44 PM Oct 29, 2014 by Phil C
	Should you exercise when you've got a cold ??? (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/health/talkinghealth/factbuster/stories/2014/09/02/4079324.htm-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 3rd of September 2014 11:27:21 AM	Vic41	1	668	10:11 PM Oct 27, 2014 by billeeeeeee
	A week after the Opp (Preview) It's a week now since I had the operation to expand the Arteries down both legs, I wouldn't wish that Op on anyone especially if it is done under local anesthetic like mine was, they managed to numb my legs alright, but never killed the pain, it felt just like a couple of red hot needles going right down the...	kiwijims	4	956	07:18 PM Oct 25, 2014 by Phil C
	Eye Health (Preview) My left eye macular-degenerated needing an operation a few years ago.Its getting worse but not much can be done according to the specialist. It is constantly out of focus. My right eye can see an ant somersault at 100 metres so I must save it from any macular degeneration! I happened to find comments...	sheeds	1	718	06:06 PM Oct 17, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	Beth's accident (Preview) Hi all - I have been speaking with Beth and she has asked that I update the forum on her recovery with a couple of photos ....... I have posted details in the General Forum section with the photos - told her she will now be the Pin Up Girls of the GN Forum. She is doing well and is in good spirits and thanks ever...	chaslib	1	719	10:52 PM Oct 15, 2014 by neilnruth
	Health Risks & Myths About Onions etc (Preview) The reference to "Green Onions" refers to what we call Spring Onions, Shallots etc;See these links; http://www.snopes.com/food/tainted/onions.asp http://www.snopes.com/food/tainted/cutonions.asp http://www.snopes.com/medical/swineflu/onion.asp Differen...	Vic41	0	922	07:54 PM Oct 14, 2014 by Vic41
	Nursing Homes Haven For Superbugs.... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-05/a-third-of-nursing-home-residents-carry-superbugs-study/5791216	Vic41	1	733	03:55 PM Oct 5, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	6 Simple Steps To Healthy Ageing..... (Preview) Live healthy, happy and invest into your golden years 6 Simple Steps to Healthy Ageing: 1. Stay active (but you dont need to run a marathon) Its important to be active during your midlife and golden years to remain lively, but it doesnt mean you have to sign up for the next Iron Man Challenge. Exp...	Vic41	0	665	05:20 PM Oct 2, 2014 by Vic41
	Just when everything is going well. (Preview) Arrived back at our Melb base last night after 5 days away.We put everything away and had dinner and sat down...then WHACK ! bloody hell talk about chest pain, I sat down for 2 mins then got the B/Pressure thingy out.I am normally 125 /68 ....however it was 190 /90 ! bugger sez me Ambo time ! They put the...	moamajohn	6	1107	11:05 AM Sep 27, 2014 by Vic41
	Quite Amazing (Preview) My in-laws are aged 89 and he is 96 .. They still live in their own home and without any other "live-in" support .. Both still have their Drivers Licences but are restricted to the local town now .. Pop wanted to drive from Parkes NSW recently to Tweed Heads to visit his new Great Grandson .. he s...	Jonathan	7	1131	01:26 AM Sep 19, 2014 by Vic41
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