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cassa333

Giant Cell Arteritis

Hello everyone. I just thought I would post a cautionary tail for those with older relatives/friends who have this combination of symptoms. Catching the symptoms EARLY is key. If your old person... ...

nailedit

Anti-Depressants And Sex

Ok, so Ive been on on anti-depresants for some time. A few months ago I left them off because I no longer cosiderred that I needed them plus I was getting quite close to someomeone after getting... ...

SparklyKid

At 79 What Is This

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Vagus

Choux, Getting To Sleep

I read about this recently and it helps me..sometimes. Ive not been a good sleeper for many years now but this has helped...as I say, sometimes. Find a word which is easy to think, or say, and keep... ...

nailedit

Non Fasting Lipids

Had blood test done a few weeks ago. Recieved text from GP saying appointment has been made to discuss results. Rang the surgery to ask why (because presumably if there was nothing wrong they... ...

sandyRoe

Anyone Had Experience Of Tens Machines?

I see a physio next week and was wondering if if I should ask her if one would help with hip pain.

Barquentine

Looking For Befrienders For Elderly Dementia Person

Anybody know how to look for people who can spend a few hours each day with an elderly person keeping them occupied with games, activities and talking? No carer responsibilities as such - just... ...

Mags22

Removing An Elastoplast

I've got a plaster on a sensitive skin on my forearm,already marked my skin pulling a corner, does anyone have an easy method of removal? I'm 80+ so my skin's not as robust as it was.

Tomscouse5

Spanking

spanking

lynbrown

Rls, Have You Tried This Tip?

As a sufferer of restless leg syndrome for many years, here's a top I decided to try. I bought a set of bicycle pedals and turn them while sitting upright on a dining room chair. I usually do 15... ...

millerxxx

Pools

im thinking of doing the football pools do they still pay out if you 21 too 24 points thanks...

calda49

Foot Massagers

I have very swollen ankles when I wake up (oedema??), and I was wondering if I would benefit from a foot massager machine. Would welcome views from anyone in a similar situation,thanks.

joko

Why Would A Doctor Not Tell You About A Liver Anomaly On Blood Results?

((this has some history please see some of my last few posts in body & soul if you want more info)) in july, I was in hospital with a serious issue - an ulcer in a bad places causes my duodenum to get...

Smowball

Good Morning Friday Birds!

Beautiful blue skies here, sun is shining and a very hot day is expected! Our window cleaner is due at 9 and I have the utmost respect for him - he's 80 years old and still whizzing up and down... ...