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Total Knee Replacement 7 months downtrack
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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...
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Should you exercise when you've got a cold ???
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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
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A week after the Opp
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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...
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Eye Health
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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...
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Beth's accident
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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...
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Health Risks & Myths About Onions etc
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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...
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Nursing Homes Haven For Superbugs....
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-05/a-third-of-nursing-home-residents-carry-superbugs-study/5791216
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6 Simple Steps To Healthy Ageing.....
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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...
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Just when everything is going well.
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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...
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** Quite Amazing **
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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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Bottled Water - Which is best?
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I am not comparing bottled water to water out of the tap, although there is a lot of controversy over fluoride being used in tap water which is said to be poisonous. My query is on bottled water, which is best with no added chemicals? Also do some bottled water suppliers just get it out of the tap anyway?...
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Whats the best remedy against allergies to dogs. Please help!
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We INtend to travel in Transit van , but my dogs always come with me, to expensive to put in boarding kennel and they would fret. will try and get house sitter, but dogs are very attached to me, they've been my companions for the last 4 years. Anybody knows a sure remedy against allergy dogs? Please help....
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bowl cancer
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hi I would like to know if u can tell if have bowel cancer please
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A very interesting read.
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I've been looking for ways to heat the camper safely and I remembered I had a new bottle of Kerosene in the cupboard, I decided to Google uses for kerosene and this popped up, something I'd certainly never heard of and could be a useful remedy for some ailments. Send me $!0 via PayPal if it helps any of you o...
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Isisford -great outback service 24/7
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Had reason to contact health clinic at Isisford at 12.30am Tues. after all home remedies and suggestions failed (a moth in my ear) What an obliging Nurse Helen who persevered with patience and eventually after 90 minutes got the moth out and had us back at the waterhole by 2.30am. What a wonderful se...
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just add another problem
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Today I went to Dr for ongoing problem & mentioned pain in right leg. So then an ultra sound & now to add to all my other woes I have DVTs (clots) in 3 different veins. Not sure why so now more tests etc to see if something will show up. Would you believe today I took 17 pills!!!! Mostly ones to cou...
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Antibiotic overuse and allergic reaction
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Hi, just wanting others thoughts and experience. I work with children and have spent a week with 70 % of them coming down with high temperatures and sniffles. So naturally I would likely pick up something. I had the flu shot this year, this didn't help. I had mild temperature, mild earache and then lost...
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Wonder if they'll find one
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I'm off to have MRI tomorrow (brain). Hope they find some working cells & not just an empty space!!
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Psoriasis treatment
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We hear of so many treatments - sorbalene cream or soap, cortisone cream or medications, coaltar products. None have helped my husband so far. I've heard about OLD MANS WEED, a potion made from a weed which grows along the Murray and which the Aboriginal people have used for skin complaints. Has anyon...
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Tuesdays the day !
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"Yep" tomorrow, Tuesday is the day this little kiwi goes in to Hospital for the long awaited bore out of the Arteries in both legs, Or rather the correct Procedure is called, Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty "what a mouth full" Everyone knows that a kiwi can't fly, sure hope...
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