General Medical issues thread

[prozac]

So young...

I had my last colonoscopy 3 years ago at age 71 and was told not to have another unless bleeding occurs, but to resume National Bowel Screening Program in 5 years (from then).

Proposed change to the eligible age for bowel screening​

The Australian Government is considering lowering the eligible starting age of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program from 50 to 45 years. For now, we will continue to send kits to eligible Australians aged 50 to 74.
Beyond 75 we do not consider you a value proposition.

Lowered eligible age for bowel screening

From 1 July 2024, we are lowering the eligible starting age of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program from 50 to 45 years.

www.health.gov.au

Better hurry if you want to get your last one in @JohnM

 

[Quickstatus]

NSW health or whoever looks after this won't send me test kits as they tell me "You are already under the care of a doctor for this".

Your GP can order them

"Beyond 75 we do not consider you a value proposition" - but keep paying whatever taxes are imposed.

 

[tgh]

I had no idea that preventative health care ended at 75, even the GP has changed his tune.
All this sounds like a cost benefit equation driven by saving money in lieu of saving a life.

 

[Quickstatus]

cost benefit equation

Statistical anlaysis of a lot of data
See here for recommendations

 

[drron]

So young...

I had my last colonoscopy 3 years ago at age 71 and was told not to have another unless bleeding occurs, but to resume National Bowel Screening Program in 5 years (from then).

So young.
I had my last colonoscopy last year at age 76. .Apparently they think I am worth the expense.

 

[andye]

Back in the day, I worked at a UK hospital that wouldn't let you on CCU if over 65.
Thankfully changed now
People (not all) are definitely getting into their late 70s and early 80s without being particularly frail these days so may be due a raising of the bar
As an aside I would guess the majority of over 70s (accepting AFF may be skewed) are net recipients of the budget tax dollar

 

[Katie]

My Mother wants a way to not be reminded of Pap smears every x years. She's almost 73 (but if you ever meet her, you can tell her she doesn't look a day over 72! ) and had a hysterectomy over 25 years ago.
I realise the cervix and uterus are different body parts, but her GP agrees it's not worth bothering with smear tests any more.

 

[Pushka]

My Mother wants a way to not be reminded of Pap smears every x years. She's almost 73 (but if you ever meet her, you can tell her she doesn't look a day over 72! ) and had a hysterectomy over 25 years ago.
I realise the cervix and uterus are different body parts, but her GP agrees it's not worth bothering with smear tests any more.

I'm never reminded?

 

[lakeman]

I realise the cervix and uterus are different body parts, but her GP agrees it's not worth bothering with smear tests any more.

FYI

is cervix removed with hysterectomy - Google Search

 

[VPS]

I'm never reminded?

My old clinic still reminds me even though I told them I go to a new practice and get reminders from new practice as well

 

[Port Power]

FYI

is cervix removed with hysterectomy - Google Search

Yes. My gynaecologist said to have a vault check every 10 years.

 

[Quickstatus]

FYI... is cervix removed with hysterectomy

Not always - in which case it's called a subtotal hysterectomy

 

[JohnM]

Not always - in which case it's called a subtotal hysterectomy

That's what the link said...

 

[MelMel]

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 never had allergies before. Maybe an exaggerated response as I got badly glutened 2 weeks ago? no sore throat or cough

 

[SuePa]

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 never had allergies before. Maybe an exaggerated response as I got badly glutened 2 weeks ago? no sore throat or cough

I had mine last week and no reaction, hardly even a sore arm.
I hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[RooFlyer]

Has anyone had a reaction to this years flu shot?

Which type did you get? I got Flucelvax Quad (got info off My Health Record proof of vaccinations) and if anything milder reaction than usual. In my 60s.

 

[Pushka]

Which type did you get? I got Flucelvax Quad (got info off My Health Record proof of vaccinations) and if anything milder reaction than usual. In my 60s.

I had FluadQuad last week and the same, just a slightly tender arm. This is the one for the over 65, likely the same as yours. Last year, which was the so called milder version, my arm was like lead for a week.

 

[MelMel]

Which type did you get? I got Flucelvax Quad (got info off My Health Record proof of vaccinations) and if anything milder reaction than usual. In my 60s.

Afluria Quad

 

[RooFlyer]

Could one of our medicos tell us about (in general) the different types of flus vaxes available? Are they essentially just brand names for essentially the same stuff? Or do they contain different herbs & spices developed to target slightly different mixes of strains?

If different, does ATAGI make any recommendations for people in certain circumstances (age, expected travel, existing health issues)? I know all will be regarded as 'safe' but wondering if any tailoring exists, if you want to look for it?

I should add I got mine at a GP and paid, under 65.

 

[MelMel]

I had FluadQuad last week and the same, just a slightly tender arm. This is the one for the over 65, likely the same as yours. Last year, which was the so called milder version, my arm was like lead for a week.

Under 65 paid at GP