Health & Wellbeing

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Hi to our fellow GN's, as a long term (12 years) casualty of dealing with chronic pain, I feel somewhat qualified to offer help and support to others with similar issues. I have endured some 11 surgical procedures (including removal of my right kidney, which the pathology showed a perfectly good kidn...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

I'm suffering from my first cold since 2005... the reason I know that, is the use-by date on a packet of Strepsils I have kept "just in case" was 2005! And I want to get better FAST! Having travelled all the way from south coast NSW to Brisbane to help my daughter who's in hospital, by minding t...

Sheba · Sheba

Hi every-one. We have another member in Hospital in Brisbane at the moment. Ontos45. I have been told he has his Lap-top with him, so a few "Get well soon" messages might not go astray. He's a long way from home. [ Kinka Beach, CQ.] Cheers, Sheba.

animalcarer · animalcarer

What with all the ups and downs thought I would have a check up at the doctors. So trotted off , and armed with forms for blood tests etc, (fasting one) went to the lab next day , Back to the doctors the following week, was a bit intrepid with the forthcoming results. Called into the room , and mind t...

Vic · Vic

I found this article a bit worrying especially for those who may not have the bond amount. What do others think and am I understanding it properly? -- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 02:08:14 PM -- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 02:19:16 PM

milo · milo

Hi every one, just got home after taking my dad to hospital again (89) very lethargic and no energy, he is going to have a blood transfusion but cant see him home again till saturday, maybe sunday if he's lucky I'll update my website soon milo

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Four weeks should today my 72yo dad had an accident while fishing and fell 5 metres down a rock wall. He was put on a ventilator and In an induced coma for nearly a week due to his injuries (hence the reason I've been in rocky for nearly the entire month ). He spent close to 3 weeks in icu, then a week in the surg...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Bast wishes to John who is in a Sydney hospital at the moment, hope you are soon back on the best part of the coast. JC.

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday.I.m 63 and I go to a skin clinic once a year for an outer body service so to speak.My lady doc said that the tiny freckle on the inside of my upper right arm was still the same as last year but she suggested that we remove it. This was done as you see the next day [3 weeks ago].Well last week she rang to say t...

magraret · magraret

Hi all out there i would like to ask the question for those of you who have a child/grandchild with autism for those who have there a couple of question i need help with please i hope i dont offend any one with this post but as we are all fellow travellers and most have family they leave behind when travelli...

hako · hako

G'Day, like many other GNs, we prefer to buy Australian. With toothpaste there has only been one 'normal' type of toothpaste (white, mint flavoured) that is locally made - Cedel brand. It sells for about $2 and is usually hidden in the supermarket behind a post down the bottom. The good old brands like...

sarg · sarg

I have just started using a C PAP (assisted breathing) machine during the night and WOW what a difference it makes to how I feel during the day. I usually awake early (5.30-6.00am) and before I was wanting a morning nap by about 10.00am and another in the arvo.....BUT now I have plenty of energy all day l...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Worth the read and action as appropriate

hako · hako

For some time now I've been donating blood for no better reason than I was talked into it (I am a chicken). Anyway, the other day when donating I mentioned to the Nurse that I'd be 70 in a few months so I might only be able to donate and other 4 times till my 71st birthday which was the cutoff age. She said s...

milo · milo

well, still got more testing but will know for sure saturday morning not looking wonderfull

petengail · petengail

We all know there are many remedies for bites. Well management found a new one when chatting to a fellow nomad on our last trip. Rectinol haemorrhoidal ointment! 10 minutes ago I was bitten behind the knee by an ant it stung like mad. Well a little drop of the ointment and no more pain. When I was appl...

milo · milo

G'day all, Just back from my cardiologist today, as you know was in hospital last month for a week, with a bad reaction to the flue needle, after an ecg last week he gave me a full check up,.. he said all is ok , I do have a dicky valve but that's to be expected with what I had when young with open heart ops and suc...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm using the Efudix cream on my sunspots on face and hands as prescribed by my doctor. Been just on 3 weeks of a 4 week program. A couple of the spots bleed without warning. I can wake up with blood pouring off the end of my nose or just splashing water on my face, look up and a spot is bleeding. Also a couple on...

neilnruth · neilnruth

I'm afraid I am totally 'gobsmacked' after a phone call from my mother. Her doctor has told her my Dad is 'in the wrong place' (dementia ward). While I'm still waiting to talk to the doctor myself I can't believe what she has said. She was one of two doctors who said Mum had done the right thing by putting Da...

milo · milo

my cholesterol tablets have days of the week on the packaging , any ideas why?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	MANAGING PAIN (Preview) Hi to our fellow GN's, as a long term (12 years) casualty of dealing with chronic pain, I feel somewhat qualified to offer help and support to others with similar issues. I have endured some 11 surgical procedures (including removal of my right kidney, which the pathology showed a perfectly good kidn...	Bravehearts	10	1453	03:28 PM Oct 30, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Cure for a common cold (Preview) I'm suffering from my first cold since 2005... the reason I know that, is the use-by date on a packet of Strepsils I have kept "just in case" was 2005! And I want to get better FAST! Having travelled all the way from south coast NSW to Brisbane to help my daughter who's in hospital, by minding t...	Gerty Dancer	14	1278	05:48 PM Oct 25, 2013 by jules47
	Another Nomad in RBH. (Preview) Hi every-one. We have another member in Hospital in Brisbane at the moment. Ontos45. I have been told he has his Lap-top with him, so a few "Get well soon" messages might not go astray. He's a long way from home. [ Kinka Beach, CQ.] Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	17	1811	11:25 PM Oct 12, 2013 by Tomzys
	feeling under the weather (Preview) What with all the ups and downs thought I would have a check up at the doctors. So trotted off , and armed with forms for blood tests etc, (fasting one) went to the lab next day , Back to the doctors the following week, was a bit intrepid with the forthcoming results. Called into the room , and mind t...	animalcarer	2	806	02:40 PM Sep 30, 2013 by Pejay
	Costs Of Moving Into Aged Care (Preview) I found this article a bit worrying especially for those who may not have the bond amount. What do others think and am I understanding it properly? -- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 02:08:14 PM -- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 02:19:16 PM	Vic	26	2053	12:58 AM Sep 24, 2013 by neilnruth
	my dad in hospital (Preview) Hi every one, just got home after taking my dad to hospital again (89) very lethargic and no energy, he is going to have a blood transfusion but cant see him home again till saturday, maybe sunday if he's lucky I'll update my website soon milo	milo	19	1420	05:34 AM Sep 21, 2013 by milo
	so excited! (Preview) Four weeks should today my 72yo dad had an accident while fishing and fell 5 metres down a rock wall. He was put on a ventilator and In an induced coma for nearly a week due to his injuries (hence the reason I've been in rocky for nearly the entire month ). He spent close to 3 weeks in icu, then a week in the surg...	Flicka9736	10	1274	04:10 AM Sep 20, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	ANDREA; (Preview) Bast wishes to John who is in a Sydney hospital at the moment, hope you are soon back on the best part of the coast. JC.	justcruisin01	10	1318	03:18 AM Sep 20, 2013 by Andrea
	Get to the doctors once a year! (Preview) Gday.I.m 63 and I go to a skin clinic once a year for an outer body service so to speak.My lady doc said that the tiny freckle on the inside of my upper right arm was still the same as last year but she suggested that we remove it. This was done as you see the next day [3 weeks ago].Well last week she rang to say t...	moamajohn	9	1026	03:26 PM Sep 19, 2013 by mongrel
	granddaughter with autism (Preview) Hi all out there i would like to ask the question for those of you who have a child/grandchild with autism for those who have there a couple of question i need help with please i hope i dont offend any one with this post but as we are all fellow travellers and most have family they leave behind when travelli...	magraret	3	803	03:34 PM Sep 5, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Toothpaste - Australian made or an alternative. (Preview) G'Day, like many other GNs, we prefer to buy Australian. With toothpaste there has only been one 'normal' type of toothpaste (white, mint flavoured) that is locally made - Cedel brand. It sells for about $2 and is usually hidden in the supermarket behind a post down the bottom. The good old brands like...	hako	11	4438	01:13 PM Aug 19, 2013 by Clare46
	C PAP Machine. (Preview) I have just started using a C PAP (assisted breathing) machine during the night and WOW what a difference it makes to how I feel during the day. I usually awake early (5.30-6.00am) and before I was wanting a morning nap by about 10.00am and another in the arvo.....BUT now I have plenty of energy all day l...	sarg	9	1323	10:35 PM Aug 6, 2013 by sarg
	Hep C Alert (Preview) Worth the read and action as appropriate	Wombat 280	6	2201	11:59 PM Jul 30, 2013 by JulieM
	Donating blood (Preview) For some time now I've been donating blood for no better reason than I was talked into it (I am a chicken). Anyway, the other day when donating I mentioned to the Nurse that I'd be 70 in a few months so I might only be able to donate and other 4 times till my 71st birthday which was the cutoff age. She said s...	hako	6	919	07:17 AM Jul 29, 2013 by The dog lady
	not good (Preview) well, still got more testing but will know for sure saturday morning not looking wonderfull	milo	23	1511	03:02 AM Jul 20, 2013 by AnnaRose
	Relief from bites - Rectinol haemorrhoid treatment (Preview) We all know there are many remedies for bites. Well management found a new one when chatting to a fellow nomad on our last trip. Rectinol haemorrhoidal ointment! 10 minutes ago I was bitten behind the knee by an ant it stung like mad. Well a little drop of the ointment and no more pain. When I was appl...	petengail	9	2021	05:58 AM Jul 8, 2013 by Shogun
	All A O.K !! (Preview) G'day all, Just back from my cardiologist today, as you know was in hospital last month for a week, with a bad reaction to the flue needle, after an ecg last week he gave me a full check up,.. he said all is ok , I do have a dicky valve but that's to be expected with what I had when young with open heart ops and suc...	milo	5	818	09:36 PM Jun 23, 2013 by Legendts
	Efudix cream ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm using the Efudix cream on my sunspots on face and hands as prescribed by my doctor. Been just on 3 weeks of a 4 week program. A couple of the spots bleed without warning. I can wake up with blood pouring off the end of my nose or just splashing water on my face, look up and a spot is bleeding. Also a couple on...	Happywanderer	57	17063	05:36 AM Jun 21, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Gobsmacked at doctor's advice (Preview) I'm afraid I am totally 'gobsmacked' after a phone call from my mother. Her doctor has told her my Dad is 'in the wrong place' (dementia ward). While I'm still waiting to talk to the doctor myself I can't believe what she has said. She was one of two doctors who said Mum had done the right thing by putting Da...	neilnruth	11	1708	10:18 AM Jun 4, 2013 by Grams
	why does tablets have days of the week on the packaging? (Preview) my cholesterol tablets have days of the week on the packaging , any ideas why?	milo	4	943	03:44 PM Jun 4, 2013 by Grams
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