General Medical issues thread

[get me outta here]

I got a few quotes locally in mid December and they were more than that and, the pharmacies all said that the supplier was out of stock.

Being under 70, I stumped up the $205 - it's only a little over two dog vaccinations !

 

[whatmeworry]

Being under 70, I stumped up the $205 - it's only a little over two dog vaccinations !

Dad is over 80 and can't get it for free.

 

[love_the_life]

Problem with a mobility scooter is getting it into a car, not to forget travel.

Plus price is another issue and my mum has never driven a car.

I can see the issue there. My mother had never driven a car or held a licence and she managed to pick up the handling of the scooter really easily. As she never needs it to be transported in a car, it is for travelling down the street or to Senior Cits etc. If she needs to go further she gets a taxi and takes a smaller walking frame or her walking stick. They do not go on road so that makes it a lot easier. Hers is quite large as she wanted one that was well balanced - there is a proper round steering wheel and 4 quite large wheels. She heard that the three-wheeled ones can be a bit unstable. It has given her independence that she would not otherwise have had and she is sorry that they were not around as much in the early 90s when my father had heart trouble (and then died). She thinks if he had had one he would have been mobile for a lot longer.

 

[drron]

I had no problem getting it from my GP.

 

[whatmeworry]

Physician, heal thyself.

 

[k_sheep]

I just went and got shingles for free instead

 

[Cossie]

Boss has day surgery tomorrow, medial meniscus tear, it's big so I think a repair is out of the question. Up to 6 weeks hobbling, hence our 2017 plans are already in disarray!

Well it was worse that what the surgeon expected, bone on bone in a few places, but she is a tough nut and I'm sure will cope admirably, in fact walking so far hasn't been a real issue for her.

 

[love_the_life]

Well it was worse that what the surgeon expected, bone on bone in a few places, but she is a tough nut and I'm sure will cope admirably, in fact walking so far hasn't been a real issue for her.

Is she in overnight now? (seeing as how it was worse). Hopefully she will be able to rest and allow the healing to take place.

 

[Cossie]

Is she in overnight now? (seeing as how it was worse). Hopefully she will be able to rest and allow the healing to take place.

No, we were home early afternoon, very little pain, so all is looking good at the moment, which is good because I'm not a very good nurse!

 

[love_the_life]

..... because I'm not a very good nurse!

Perhaps you will need to develop said skills quickly

 

[rogerkambah]

I just went and got shingles for free instead

How long has it lasted?

 

[Pushka]

I just went and got shingles for free instead

Hopefully a mild case?

 

[wandering_fred]

Having had shingles and in for a 6-monthly "chat" and script renewal, I asked about the vaccine availability. Just came in and the nurses were "free" after the GP discussions were to end. I got "stuck" and the general notice came out in an email a couple of weeks later. Also was given the slip for blood tests relating to a couple of other possible (and desirable) vaccinations (likely the previous being no longer effective after 30 (or 40 or 50) years.

Mrs WF is due for the shingles one in a couple (or six) of months...

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[k_sheep]

How long has it lasted?

It was 2 years ago - probably about 3 days of bad neural pain. Felt like getting whacked in the face/ear by 240v every 30 seconds. But the frequency and severity both decreased pretty quickly. Completely gone probably within a month.

Hopefully a mild case?

Very mild, I was lucky. Only had 2 spots which I thought were mozzie bites (was in Bali at the time) - I'm so impressed that my GP even thought to do the viral swab of the "bites". Had to get a full ophthalmology review though because the nerve in question (V2 for medicos) includes the eye. Now I really hope that's it for me! Most people only get shingles once, but I was only 30yo at the time, so there's every chance my immunity will wane and I'll cop it again.

 

[straitman]

I just went and got shingles for free instead

I would (and did) rather pay the $123.56 minus $100 rebate thanks very much. :shock:

 

[rogerkambah]

I would (and did) rather pay the $123.56 minus $100 rebate thanks very much. :shock:

At 30 years of age I wouldn't have even thought about the possibility of getting shingles, as I hadn't considered the possibility of getting RCC until it happened.

 

[drron]

Thought of you this week Roger.Patient had RCC 10 years ago with multiple secondaries.chemotherapy with good effect.Then 6 years ago solitary secondary lung-removed.This admission nothing to do with RCC.
Hopefully this is a recurring story.

 

[Cynicor]

Unfortunately she never has had private health insurance. Even if she got insurance now, would probably not eligible for Knee Replacement Surgery as she has had Knee problems for at least 30 years. I suggested she pay out of pocket but she shut down that suggestion.

Anybody have suggestions for wheelchairs? I see so many types and prices...

Health insurance companies in Australia cannot exclude pre-existing conditions. 12 month wait generally, for them but that's all. Worth getting private probably, as most surgeons won't be keen on a patient paying the full cost.

This is because you then have the question of who covers what and how if there are complications or reasons for an extended stay.

 

[love_the_life]

At 30 years of age I wouldn't have even thought about the possibility of getting shingles, as I hadn't considered the possibility of getting RCC until it happened.

That's so true RK.

 

[straitman]

At 30 years of age I wouldn't have even thought about the possibility of getting shingles, as I hadn't considered the possibility of getting RCC until it happened.

Point taken.

Thanks.