Health & Wellbeing

Craig1 · Craig1

Whenever I teach clinical medicine to students in the fourth year of medicine, I ask the following question: What are the causes of mental confusion in the elderly? Some offer: "Tumors in the head". I answer: No! Others suggest: "Early symptoms of Alzheimer's". I answer No! With each rejection of th...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

A few weeks of trying to loose weight because other half regularly says something. Doing quite well having reduced carbs to a minimum & surprisingly not feeling hungry, but all of that is a side issue. All I get now is that I'm told I'm not eating enough! You can't win!

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...

GlobalTraveller · GlobalTraveller

Hi there guys. Has anyone else run into the issue of having to pay for domestic travel PCR testing at all? We are heading to SA from ACT after border to SA opens on 23 Nov and they require a COVID19 test be undertaken within 72 hours of crossing into SA, even for us fully vaccinated folk. I have no issue with t...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has any one had a blood clot in the ancle and how do i know cheers snap

Santa · Santa

This in today's Australian. Recently had mine done, the improvement is dramatic.Lengthy cataract surgery waits lead to more falls: new researchNew research has found that the number of falls would drop if the wait for cataract surgery was capped at three months. Picture: AFPCataract surgery pat...

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...

Possum3 · Possum3

Had my third (Booster) jab today, it had to be Pfizer as First two were AZ. No adverse reaction for first hour after then very serious Angina pain which lasted for about two hours - Having a previous CABGX4 (Heart & Lung Arterial grafts) no stranger to Heart Pain/Symptoms/medications, etc. The P...

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.

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...

Possum3 · Possum3

Bass · Bass

The headline says it all... Yarrrhoooo.

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	Hydration for the older people here (Preview) Whenever I teach clinical medicine to students in the fourth year of medicine, I ask the following question: What are the causes of mental confusion in the elderly? Some offer: "Tumors in the head". I answer: No! Others suggest: "Early symptoms of Alzheimer's". I answer No! With each rejection of th...	Craig1	4	1255	03:15 PM Jan 20, 2022 by Craig1
	Weight - you can't win! (Preview) A few weeks of trying to loose weight because other half regularly says something. Doing quite well having reduced carbs to a minimum & surprisingly not feeling hungry, but all of that is a side issue. All I get now is that I'm told I'm not eating enough! You can't win!	Whenarewethere	1	1177	09:15 AM Jan 16, 2022 by Radar
	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	71	4753	12:31 PM Dec 29, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	COVID19 PCR Testing for border crossings (Preview) Hi there guys. Has anyone else run into the issue of having to pay for domestic travel PCR testing at all? We are heading to SA from ACT after border to SA opens on 23 Nov and they require a COVID19 test be undertaken within 72 hours of crossing into SA, even for us fully vaccinated folk. I have no issue with t...	GlobalTraveller	5	1313	07:39 PM Nov 21, 2021 by EJP
	blood clot clot (Preview) hi all has any one had a blood clot in the ancle and how do i know cheers snap	snap1946	4	1284	07:44 PM Nov 9, 2021 by snap1946
	Cataract surgery, it pays to be privately insured. (Preview) This in today's Australian. Recently had mine done, the improvement is dramatic.Lengthy cataract surgery waits lead to more falls: new researchNew research has found that the number of falls would drop if the wait for cataract surgery was capped at three months. Picture: AFPCataract surgery pat...	Santa	4	1387	12:52 AM Oct 30, 2021 by blaze
	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	3	1291	11:21 AM Oct 20, 2021 by aussie_paul
	Done and dusted. (Preview) Had my third (Booster) jab today, it had to be Pfizer as First two were AZ. No adverse reaction for first hour after then very serious Angina pain which lasted for about two hours - Having a previous CABGX4 (Heart & Lung Arterial grafts) no stranger to Heart Pain/Symptoms/medications, etc. The P...	Possum3	5	1055	09:09 AM Oct 19, 2021 by Craig1
	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	1181	09:08 AM Oct 12, 2021 by mixo
	Pfizer (Preview) Just had my first Pfizer jab , Im not stupid anymore lol.	orid	6	1278	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	1418	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	3779	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	1011	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	979	07:50 PM Aug 9, 2021 by BENNYrat
	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	2878	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	1677	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	1270	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	1030	02:06 PM Jun 22, 2021 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Dr. (Preview)	Possum3	0	1215	12:32 PM Jun 19, 2021 by Possum3
	In.... REMISSION !!!!!!! (Preview) The headline says it all... Yarrrhoooo.	Bass	12	3057	09:29 AM May 17, 2021 by Bass
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