The totally off-topic thread

[medhead]

In other news, my NC headphones have disappeared. I thought I took them out of the computer bag for our driving trip away, but can't remember. Now can't find them at home and they are just the sort of thing that the puppies at the place we visited might like to chew. Gotta wait until people are off shift for a proper search to happen.

 

[drron]

I have given the like to young Tom.14 was the correct answer.Nobody thought of the roof.Can fit a few up there!

 

[medhead]

OK.A quick quiz.
How many monks can fit in a Pajero with a guide and driver?
First correct answer will get a like.

I have given the like to young Tom.14 was the correct answer.Nobody thought of the roof.Can fit a few up there!

I can't imagine why no one thought on a pajero was an option. Must have been a double decker pajero.

 

[anat0l]

Any general tips on how to make sure someone who has low blood pressure is OK and looked after?

I'd be scared out of my skin that I might get too light headed and faint at any given time, then die because of course it's impossible to summon help when you're unconscious.

 

[QF WP]

Any general tips on how to make sure someone who has low blood pressure is OK and looked after?

I'd be scared out of my skin that I might get too light headed and faint at any given time, then die because of course it's impossible to summon help when you're unconscious.

Yes, see a doctor anat0l. Depending on the reason for the low blood pressure, you may need tests and/or meds.

 

[blackcat20]

Any general tips on how to make sure someone who has low blood pressure is OK and looked after?

I'd be scared out of my skin that I might get too light headed and faint at any given time, then die because of course it's impossible to summon help when you're unconscious.

Yes, see a doctor anat0l. Depending on the reason for the low blood pressure, you may need tests and/or meds.

or if you're like me, it's just the way you are. I've had a few public faints, people are usually pretty helpful. Just make sure you don't stand up too fast if you're feeling light headed. I find if I sit on the ground with my head on my lap it seems to ease off.

 

[anat0l]

Yes, see a doctor anat0l. Depending on the reason for the low blood pressure, you may need tests and/or meds.

She has seen the doctor, assumed she has had some tests and was sent home with medicine (after a brief stint with a tube up her arm). She was actually in to treat an allergic reaction (red skin and some swelling).

Now she's home, I just want to be mindful of any tell tale signs in case she should need to be rushed to hospital or I should do something. Particularly as we are not necessarily in the same room in the apartment at all times.

 

[Princess Fiona]

She has seen the doctor, assumed she has had some tests and was sent home with medicine (after a brief stint with a tube up her arm). She was actually in to treat an allergic reaction (red skin and some swelling).

Now she's home, I just want to be mindful of any tell tale signs in case she should need to be rushed to hospital or I should do something. Particularly as we are not necessarily in the same room in the apartment at all times.

Low blood pressure in an otherwise fit and healthy young person is not in itself dangerous or requires any treatment. It can lead to what medics call a Vaso-Vagal syncope or lay people call a faint. The most important thing is to stay well hydrated and sit or lie down if the person feels that they might faint. Early symptoms include sweating and visual disturbance.

 

[Pushka]

My SIL and niece have always had low blood pressure and both certainly fit and healthy. SIL donates blood every few months. She just makes sure she drinks plenty of liquid but has never had any health issues because of LBP. She's an ED nurse. And usually run off her feet during shifts. Had three kids and now a grandma.

 

[markis10]

I can just imagine the panic at the business names office when they were told their preferred name was already taken

 

[Katie]

Thanks, the doctor has just left. Mr Katie has enough antibiotics until we can get to a chemist for a full prescription. As suspected, also a recommendation to see his GP for further tests next week.

Now, hopefully sleep for my jet lagged little family.

Update: Little Miss Jetlagged woke at 3:30am. She had to remind me to take her back to her bed after a while!! I basically didn't get back to sleep, nor did she. She asked if she could read in her room at about 4:30-5am.
At some point around this time, Mr Katie mentioned a new pain he had.

At 8am, he's in pain, fever has hit, and is too uncomfortable to go to a doctor's clinic (but not srious enough to head for the hospital), so I call the doctors again for another home visit.
Of course, there was a family birthday this morning that Little Miss was desperate to attend!! Juggled it all, and doctor was finally able to get to us around 11:30.
Poor Mr Katie has another infection (on top of the one that the doctor came for last night). Extra week of antibiotics, panadeine forte, and up an extra dose/day of the antibiotic to hit both infections.

I'm coming down with the cold I've been fighting since 30th Dec in Edinburgh, and we're both due back at work tomorrow ...

I don't know if I preferred it more when Mr Katie had a tendency of getting really sick right before a trip, because him being sick while we're all jet lagged is no fun. Very thankful that we also got home yesterday instead of pushing our luck with jet lag and arriving this morning!!

 

[drross]

sounds terrible. really needs to see his regular GP soon

 

[drron]

Mrsdrron found some scales in our hotel room here in Bagan.They are fantastic.Tell me that I have lost 12kg in our 12 days in Burma.Obviously accurate.:shock:

 

[Katie]

sounds terrible. really needs to see his regular GP soon

He will be seeing our GP this week. He has googled about his first infection, and the google results made him concerned enough that he wants to be sure there is not something else going on that might have caused it.

 

[Gold Member]

Alcohol Statistics: Countries That Drink the Most

C'mon guys, lift your game! Im doing my part, are U???

 

[JessicaTam]

Alcohol Statistics: Countries That Drink the Most

C'mon guys, lift your game! Im doing my part, are U???

Goodness, we are not even in the top 10.

 

[anat0l]

Goodness, we are not even in the top 10.

What makes you think Australia should be in the top 10?

Note that most of the list are former USSR nations, mainly filled with vodka drinkers. But on that note, it is a per capita measure.

How much grog did you all consume in 2014?

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

So looking forward to going back to work tomorrow no..I am serious.. I love what I do
Wish everyone else returning a great first day back!

 

[JohnK]

Happy New Year to all.

Only 4 days into the New Year and I can't wait for the next one. Only 361 days to go.

 

[Princess Fiona]

So looking forward to going back to work tomorrow no..I am serious.. I love what I do
Wish everyone else returning a great first day back!

I'm just in the middle of a two day break after four straight shifts. Counting down the shifts this week until my two week R&R break in NZ. It will also be our first time flying EK across the ditch. Wondering if I can manage to sneak into the shower