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One month only prescriptions for Painkillers
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I am an 71 you female. I have chronic pain from osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and take Tramal as a pain medication. We were waiting to leave on our lap till my next 6 month prescription only to be told yesterday that they were no longer available and I could only get a prescription for one month at a time...
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Personal safety and security
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We are newbies in our 60s and plan some off road/isolated trips and wondered how people deal with safety and security issues please. Do you have motion detectors or nighttime alarms, pepper sprays or even tasers for self defense?
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Covid 19
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Anyone on the forum have or had covid19. Anyone know anyone who has had covid19.
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Check your 1st Aid Kit
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https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/medicinal-product/aht,23548/chlorhexidine-+-...
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Last of the eight years of pain rants.
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Yea, it's the last rant! This time I received a letter telling me that I have to go and get a bone density scan, in Perth. 1st of April. (Seems fitting) May 30th, and I get to see the surgeon who did the work on me! 2 years and 20 days after the op. Again, a trip to Perth. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel. I d...
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Health/Medical Insurance recommendations
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We are in our 60s returning from work overseas and plan to buy a hybrid or a van (question for another time) and get out on the road when the borders open up. We have some underlying health conditions and ongoing medication but nothing to stop us getting out and about. Can I ask for recommendations for hea...
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Medical marijuana, no additives
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Livehealthsmart.com.au, claim to have cbd without thc, so can drive,work, no issues. Full page ad in melb heral sun today. No affiliation, just hope it is the truth.
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I'm Back !!!!!!!
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Font Size Font Family For more than 12 months I have been extremely depressed. Being a non smoker, drinker or into drugs, I couldn't find the answer. Visited a series of doctors with no avail. Last doctor I saw put me onto a lot of medications.As instructed, I took them. Up t...
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Doctor has no idea, thigh pain when driving - please help
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This started about 2 years ago driving to Ularoo from Melbourne. As I am driving about the 90 minute mark I start to get pain in my thigh on my driving leg(accelerator) It gets worse till about the 3 hour mark when I have to get out and do some walking for 2 - 5 minutes and everything resets. Pain starts at the...
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Texting.
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Compression Stockings heavy 20-30 hg
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If there is anyone unfortunate enough to have to wear these that has found a brand that actually resembles a foot, ie not heavily sewn square cut toe ends. I am talking about the heavy versions for daily wear, not after operation or airplane versions. thanks
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Methotrexate.
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My Dermatologist has described this medication to help control my eczema. Has anyone used this medication for eczema, and what were your results, and or reactions. Ive researched this drug on the net and the side affects are not good. Any suggestions/recommendations would be greatly accepted. I`...
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Half of Europe's coronavirus deaths were residents in aged care homes
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-24/half-of-europe-virus-deaths-in-aged-care-homes/12180546As many as half of all coronavirus deaths in Europe are residents of aged ca...
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Injured ankle
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thinking all is ok n self isolating for corona virus when i decided to go for a walk around the showground. Well, that was not a good idea. I put my foot in a hole and went arseup. Had to be helped up and helped to my van. I have a damaged ankle but strop came to the rescue and put me to bed with ice packs and pana...
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Oldies are not worth saving, according to some
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-08/coronavirus-government-spending-costly-but-saving-lives/12226152
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Parrot fever alert issued
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Parrot fever alert issued after three people test positive to bird disease in Blue Mountains: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-14/parrot-fever-warning-blue-mountains-psittacosis-bird-disease/12243694 "Health officials are advising residents to avoid contact...
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PUBLIC PARKS- the best loved & show your pics
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ATHERTON TRC Hallorans Hill walk trail,picnic,playground is a public council park next to the hospital..40 ft trees,tables & toilets,lawn,sunshine.
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ERI LI
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Alzheimer's & strength training
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https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-11/strength-training-can-protect-brain-from-degeneration/11955646
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ECHINACAE 5000 Full Strength
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I've used it for 35 yrs & never failed me.It turbo charges the immune system,& knocks a sniffle/ cold/ flu/ infection immediately..before they set in & get bad & deep.It has a drying effect on your respitory so asthmatics are warned against use.Just sip water for 3-4 hrs whilst it-"...
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Sanitizer vs washing hands
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Just been chatting with neighbour who's a nurse, from very safe distance. She recently did a short course of which part was hand sanitizing/washing. There are a lot of bugs left after sanitizing which show up under UV light...... Wash hands as soon as you can!
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