MEDICAL MATTERS

[Stanley]

The hot medical news at Graham Towers is that I think I may have a slight head cold! My nose has been running for a week and now I am slightly congested. This drove me to the Lagavulin for the first time in months and I had two doses yesterday and one this morning. I had forgotten what sublime whisky Lagavulin is..... I note that the 16 year old is £80 a bottle. Good job I have one almost full one on the go and two untouched in the Vatican Cellar!

[Tizer]

First it's the loss of dentistry from the NHS and now this....
`Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal' LINK

[Stanley]

I heard that report as well Peter. My advice is to get An 'OTEX EXPRESS' complete earwax removal kit and follow the instructions. Works like a charm for me. I also noted an improvement in my ability to 'click' my ears to improve hearing after I increased my salt intake after the latest health advice fiasco from NICE.

[Tizer]

I've always used Otex ear drops too. When you open a new bottle by unscrewing the top, it snaps off an anti-tampering ring which stays on the bottle. Always remove that ring after the first opening. I've found that if it's left on then the cap doesn't screw up fully tight after use and the hydrogen peroxide might break down faster and limit the efficacy of the drops.

[Tripps]

Tripps wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:55 am

Stanley wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:22 am
Funny thing is the docs reckon it's a long term, rare, incurable immune deficiency disease which 'might ' improve as she ages.

I'm guessing they'd only reckon that if they had confused Long Covid with Sarcoidosis.

I made the above rather flippant remark a while ago, on another thread, and find today that a connection in the diagnosis of Long Covid and Sarcoidosis seems to be 'a thing'. Doctor Nurse John Campbell's latest video (with Australian Professor Robert Clancy) is a long rambling multi-element effort, but there is mention (at about 40 Mins in) of both Long Covid and Sarcoidosis. It sounds to me that people who complain of the former are sometimes diagnosed with the latter.

There is mention (again) of drugs which are safe, and are well tried for other conditions, but are out of patent, and very cheap. No huge profits for the big pharmaceutical companies then. Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine are mentioned.

Campbell specifically emphasises that he is not recommending their use.

PS It occurs to me that Plaques is a fan, and used to post these videos. We've seen little of him lately. Does anyone know how he is?

Rather long today but 'worth a look'. Make of it what you will. I know you all will do . . . .

John Campbell

[Wendyf]

Tripps, it looks as if Ken hasn't logged onto the site since the end of December. I contacted Stanley with my concerns earlier in the week and he had just sent an email hoping for news.

[Big Kev]

I have been in touch with Ken recently. He is poorly and is being treated.

[Wendyf]

I have been in touch with Ken recently. He is poorly and is being treated.

Can you please give him our best wishes Kev, and let him know that we are thinking of him.

[Big Kev]

Will do.

[Cathy]

Re Ken, I did a PM to Ken about a week ago.
I was about to email him, but KEV, I would appreciate it if you could pass on my best wishes to him also, for a speedy recovery and his return to OG.

[Stanley]

That's good news Kev, I was beginning to fear the worse and had mailed him as Wendy says. If it's appropriate tell him that I am thinking about him......

[PanBiker]

Certainly conspicuous by his absence, Please pass my regards also Kev when in contact.

[Tripps]

Stop Press -

Plaques is logged in. . . .

Well done Ken and welcome back.

[Stanley]

I haven't seen anything yet but am cheered by that news.....

[Sue]

Best wishes from Bob and I

[plaques]

Last night I made an attempt to explain my medical condition but fell into what Stanley would say " the Gods are against me". no sooner had I hit the send button the laptop went into melt down. Everything crashed the only thing left was the dilemma at to which window to throw it out off.

Back to medical condition. Kevin was kind enough to alert me to the questions being raised on One Guy and the number 'Get well wished that had been posted. In particular one from Cathy one of our more distant members asking about my welfare. I thought this was a very nice gesture coming from someone so distant.

About my condition not very good and a difficult subject to talk about, I'm sure a number of of our members will have made very intelligent guesses but have restrained themselves from saying anything, the bottom line is I've got one of the bone marrow cancers that is normally considered terminal. My Consultant is doing everything she can with Chemo and medications to slow the decline down. Currently on bi-weekly blood samples for analysis. These are rushed to Royal Blackburn :Lab and on her desk for assessment the following day

I know the outcome is rather negative but everyone is putting the most possible positive outlook on things.

I and Ms P would like to thank all those offering their best wishes and how much it means to us.

Plaques and MrsP

Ken and Jean(ette)

[Big Kev]

Thank you for posting this Ken
Let me know if you need anything, I'm only down the road.
Best wishes to both of you.

[PanBiker]

Nice to see you on Ken and thank you for your candid post. From experience within our cancer support group I know that a positive attitude is always the best stance to take. I wish you well with your treatment which seems from what you say to be well in hand. Shout if you need anything.

[Cathy]

Ken, it’s good to see you back on OG. Sorry to hear how poorly you are. I hope you will keep posting , when you can.
All the best to you and Jean.

[Stanley]

Ken, nowt I can say will make you better. All I can do is wish you and Jean all the best. Post when you can but be sure that even if you don't we are thinking about you and especially Jean. It is the carer who always gets forgotten but not here! Big hug from Stanley (Whether you like it or not! )

[Tizer]

Ken, best wishes from me and Mrs Tiz. We trust that you are being well looked after.

[Big Kev]

The prescription process has excelled this time. Requested on Saturday, approved at 08:20 this morning, despatched at 12:20 today. I think I made a wise choice switching to an online chemist

[Gloria]

Sorry to read this Plaques, that must have been a very difficult thing to post. Hugs to you both.

[Big Kev]

It would appear that routine treatments are dealt with efficiently. Making an appointment to see a doctor not so easy.
Next available appointment, end of February.
The online 111 service, after inputting the symptoms, says either contact your GP surgery or go to an urgent treatment centre.
The other option is to join the 08:30 queue of callers for a same day appointment.
What's going on?

A bit later and I have got an appointment with the 'first contact' physiotherapist at the surgery, just a two week wait for that one, I could have had the 8th but I'll be out of the country.

[Stanley]

"What's going on?"
Kev, I am convinced that what we are looking at is the start of the long predicted total collapse of the NHS.
It would appear that they all lied when they assured us it was safe in their hands.
If I am right, expect it to get worse.