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    General Medical issues thread

    Curiosity at this point as an MRI is yet to be done……..does a CT scan always show cause of TIA? A friend on the weekend was reaching for a high shelf in the bathroom when her right arm went completely limp. She couldn’t move it and says it felt like rubber. She called her son and the words were...
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    Changes to Qantas Special Meals - 1 Oct 24

    I don’t mind the change. I’m Coeliac with lactose intolerance but would rather take some Lacteeze and have a decent dessert as opposed to an apple or dried fruit.
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    A bit of humour

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    Melbourne Airport Parking revenue grab?

    Interesting, 2 x 24 hours over three days shows $12 per 24hrs midweek but not over Friday Sat Sun. I don’t know how often they do it but T&C’s we’re updated July 24 but no mention of days 🤷🏻‍♀️ Edit: I guess this covers them
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    A bit of humour

    They should team up with South Australia
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    General Medical issues thread

    It didn’t occur to me to look at what type. Everything on Google says “no” to respiratory symptoms from flu vac but this indicates otherwise. Will see what happens
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    General Medical issues thread

    Under 65 paid at GP
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    General Medical issues thread

    Afluria Quad
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    General Medical issues thread

    Has anyone had a reaction to this years flu shot? I got mine Monday afternoon last week. 2 days later had what I thought was the beginning of a head cold. Then quite congested with minimal clear mucus, jelly legs and lymph nodes in neck up and down. Mucus hasn’t changed colour over 6 days and...
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    What is forbidden ( eg electrical) to bring on board on cruise ships?

    This gives a full list, be aware that power boards with built in surge protector are not permitted https://www.princess.com/en-au/faq/pre-cruise
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    General Medical issues thread

    Are your orthotics a “regular” brand or only available at the Podiatrist?
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    Hotel Management penny pinching with aircon motion sensors

    https://yourmileagemayvary.com/2023/09/02/how-to-override-hotel-thermostat-settings/ This is US based but essentially what you are looking to do is get the thermostat in VIP mode which will override motion sensors and pre-set temperatures for 24 hours. Or ask the hotel to set it to VIP mode for...
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    [The Age] Ute crashes into Jetstar aircraft on tarmac at Sydney Airport

    No-news are reporting the aircraft was being towed with no passengers on board. According to the article the ute collided with the “wing propeller” of the jet
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    Japan Airlines plane in flames at Tokyo's Haneda airport

    It certainly looks that way…..
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    Christmas on steroi_s 🧑‍🎄🎅🎄🦌🛷

    I had this happen at a hotel in Singapore. The took full payment and said the hold would be released in 4-5 days. I called Westpac on the overseas number and the woman I spoke to released the hold immediately without the authority of the hotel. She said they should not be doing it that way.
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    Optus Outage - How is it affecting you?

    Off topic but Power companies do occasionally provide compensation for outages……
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    Optus Outage - How is it affecting you?

    A friend at Barwon Health has no phone service, they don’t mind at all as it lets them catch up with paperwork
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    General Medical issues thread

    She has an adjustable shoe/sandal that has had a hole cut in it to offload the ulcer, the podiatrist at the wound clinic has said this would be ok
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    General Medical issues thread

    My mum has a chronic ulcer at the base of her big toe with mild osteomyelitis which doesn’t really bother her at all. She has seen multiple specialists who are leaning towards amputation but not forcing it. She recently had an appointment at the Infectious Diseases clinic at the Austin...
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