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« Reply #45 on: January 30, 2013, 09:32:42 am »
Come now, Fester....Yorkie wouldn't stand a chance.  8)  :-*  :laugh:

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« Reply #46 on: June 30, 2013, 12:46:13 am »
Take note... DICLOFENAC is one of the UK's most used Anti-inflammatory drugs.

This BBC News article is urging people to STOP using it, and is a strong warning.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23109314
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« Reply #47 on: July 04, 2013, 01:19:52 pm »
Take note... DICLOFENAC is one of the UK's most used Anti-inflammatory drugs.

This BBC News article is urging people to STOP using it, and is a strong warning.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23109314

Thanks very much Fester for making people aware of that particular drug.  In fact any anti inflammatory drug should be taken with care as I read in 1994 that 2000 deaths a year in this country are the result of taking anti inflammatory drugs.
There are two types of Naprosyn pills and in 1994 I was wrongly prescribed the terracotta coloured one which doctors told me later are known to cause stomach irritation.
As a result I had a gastric bleed and I was very lucky that I didn't become one of those 2000 people who die each year after taking anti inflammatory drugs.
I still have to take Naprosyn tablets but do so only when absolutely necessary and even then they have to be the white coloured pills that are Gastro-resistant film coated ones and are taken  with food.

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« Reply #48 on: July 04, 2013, 02:43:52 pm »
All these type of tablets are a danger to ones gastric system. Over the years I have been prescribed most of them at one time or another. Some were withdrawn by the powers that be, others either stopped having any effect on my joints or gave me awful pains in my gut. I go so long taking them, then have to stop due to the side effects. Then I seize up. Can't win !
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« Reply #49 on: July 05, 2013, 01:17:19 am »
Two things keep me my old knees going Nem, The oils from my shop externally, but much more importantly I have been taking ROSEHIP CAPSULES internally, which I buy from Holland and Barrett.  They have been superb for me and are entirely natural and harmless.

When I tell my customers and family about them, they always thank me for the advice within a short time.

Its a good job though, because I have been waiting on a list for 6 months to see the Orthopedic Specialist about my knee. I have been informed that the NHS target is to be seen in 32 weeks from now, but I was told by the secretary 'not to hold my breath' as they are nowhere near meeting targets in Wales right now.
.... and that is just for the first consultation!!
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« Reply #50 on: July 05, 2013, 08:14:39 am »
Some people say that it is possible to speed up proceedings by initially having a private consultation.  Don't know if it's true.   ;)
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« Reply #51 on: July 06, 2013, 11:10:26 pm »
Some people say that it is possible to speed up proceedings by initially having a private consultation.  Don't know if it's true.   ;)

Last year my GP scared the bejesus out of me by referring me to a Consultant following an abnormal scan but would not comment further. I rang the Consultant's office and was told there was a waiting list of 6 months. I enquired about an private appointment and was informed if I paid £140 I could see in the Consultant in 5 days. I agreed! The day after the NHS appointment clerk from Glan Clwyd Hospital rang to offer me appointment for the following week. I relayed the above information, she just laughed and said nonsense. I'm pleased to say two operations later and they've found nothing (this was a mixture of private health care and NHS). This was not for an orthopaedic consultation.



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« Reply #52 on: July 08, 2014, 04:48:31 pm »
Today we saw and heard in the Media that a big step forward had been made in the move towards curing Altzheimers.  But don't get too excited about it, as the latest news is that the scientist who developed the possible cure has forgotten the formula!
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« Reply #53 on: July 08, 2014, 11:40:08 pm »
There is a Llandudno resident who visits the pier each evening, (and several other venues), and he most certainly has Alzheimers disease.

It is quite sad, but also pretty annoying when he approaches me every night about the same subject, and gets very irate at my lack of interest.
He never remembers that we have the same discussion EVERY night.   Other people are equally tired of having to deal with him.

But more importantly, I keep seeing him DRIVING around the town!!
He parks his car in the most ridiculous of places, and quite often opens his door in traffic, and walks out into the road without looking.
He is a terrible danger to himself and others..... but knows little or nothing about it!



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« Reply #54 on: July 10, 2014, 09:00:50 pm »
There is a Llandudno resident who visits the pier each evening, (and several other venues), and he most certainly has Alzheimers disease.

It is quite sad, but also pretty annoying when he approaches me every night about the same subject, and gets very irate at my lack of interest.
He never remembers that we have the same discussion EVERY night.   Other people are equally tired of having to deal with him.

But more importantly, I keep seeing him DRIVING around the town!!
He parks his car in the most ridiculous of places, and quite often opens his door in traffic, and walks out into the road without looking.
He is a terrible danger to himself and others..... but knows little or nothing about it!
I've had a chat with him about 'Pier Six Ltd' in the past.  :laugh: He is a danger to himself and other people; he should most certainly not be driving.

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« Reply #55 on: July 10, 2014, 11:39:22 pm »
Don't worry Dave,  he won't remember the discussion.

..... and neither should he be inflicted on me, several times a week.
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« Reply #56 on: July 11, 2014, 08:14:23 am »

But more importantly, I keep seeing him DRIVING around the town!!
He parks his car in the most ridiculous of places, and quite often opens his door in traffic, and walks out into the road without looking.
He is a terrible danger to himself and others..... but knows little or nothing about it!

I've had a chat with him about 'Pier Six Ltd' in the past.  :laugh: He is a danger to himself and other people; he should most certainly not be driving.

If you really consider him to be as dangerous as your posts suggest, the situation can be reported to the Police who will visit him, assess his suitability to drive and call for a medical check.  Sad if one has to lose the Driving Licence but essential for the preservation of life.
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« Reply #57 on: July 11, 2014, 08:17:09 am »
Amazing how the former Head of the ridiculously named Betsi Cadwaladar Health Trust received a £200,000 payoff after quitting because of her almost complete incompetence. You also have to wonder how the Welsh Health Minister agreed to this payoff, whilst at the same time refusing to agree a 1% increase in pay for Nurses?

"A health chief received an “obscene” £200,000 pay-off after she quit her post in the wake of a damning report into the running of the NHS in North Wales.

In all, Mary Burrows was paid just short of half a million pounds (£465-470k), the Betsi Cadwaladr  annual accounts for 2013/14 show."


http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/betsi-cadwaladr-ex-health-board-7381407

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« Reply #58 on: July 11, 2014, 04:14:23 pm »
Don't worry Dave,  he won't remember the discussion.

..... and neither should he be inflicted on me, several times a week.

I know more about the lurid underside of Bradford than anyone could ever want to know thanks to the stories you have inflicted on me over many Tuesday's  _))*

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« Reply #59 on: July 16, 2014, 05:40:24 pm »
Amazing how the former Head of the ridiculously named Betsi Cadwaladar Health Trust received a £200,000 payoff after quitting because of her almost complete incompetence. You also have to wonder how the Welsh Health Minister agreed to this payoff, whilst at the same time refusing to agree a 1% increase in pay for Nurses?

"A health chief received an “obscene” £200,000 pay-off after she quit her post in the wake of a damning report into the running of the NHS in North Wales.

In all, Mary Burrows was paid just short of half a million pounds (£465-470k), the Betsi Cadwaladr  annual accounts for 2013/14 show."


http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/betsi-cadwaladr-ex-health-board-7381407

As we are just experiencing the NHS at it's best with the so far excellent care with Mrs ME's breast cancer it disgusts me to see money wasted like this! The money should be going where it is actually needed to reward the hardworking doctors, nurses etc not given as a reward for incompetence!
However did we get to the stage where being no good at doing a job is rewarded? The ones who employed her should also be penalised. But I expect they would get a higher payout! Just bonkers!  &shake&
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