The totally off-topic thread

[Nigelinoz]

I don't have a problem with needles,being a type 2 diabetic means a pin prick 4 times a day and monthly check ups and 3 monthly blood tests for HBA1C ,cholesterol,etc.
Cheers
N'oz

 

[docjames]

No its actually treatment.The medicos here should now know my genetic history.

Yes, that gives it away.....

 

[samiam]

The penny drops

Ka-Ching

 

[JohnK]

Australia go 2 up against India.Hilfy gets 5.Clarke takes Tendulkar's wicket.
Now for some consistency.

Very nice although I would not be holding out too much hope on consistency.

Weren't they 3/37 and then 1/612! :shock:

 

[kpc]

The penny drops

ditto as well...

 

[Flashback]

Yes, but wait till tomorrow..
ps how's the tongue

Well, day 2 and looking good. No bump, no red mark, no bruises. All in all a great success:!: :mrgreen:

 

[QF WP]

LiamR + others, I feel and share your concern - I have had a pathological fear of IV's (and having blood tests) since I was 13. I shudder just thinking about the reason and break out in a cold sweat. Waking up in the middle of an operation and tapping my anaesthiologist on his hand (because I couldnt scream from the pain with a tube down my throat). That is enough.... :shock:

My worst experience subsequently was sitting next to my wife in my doctors surgery and being told by my doctor that I needed to have blood tests - I fainted there and then, woke up wondering why I was looking up at them and needless to say, a bit

I've had some strange looks from doctors and nurses - I was in the Wesley Hospital having a PET scan and when the nurses tried to inject me, my blood pressure went through the floor and because of the decaying nature of the ingredients in the injection, I told them the only way they were going to get it into me was via my foot. They had to run around to find a doctor who had ever done one there - none of the nurses had.

 

[oz_mark]

I never used to have a problem with injections or blood samples, but a couple of adverse reactions to injections put paid to that.

But maybe I am getting over it. Things went well at my last blood test....

 

[LiamR]

LiamR + others, I feel and share your concern - I have had a pathological fear of IV's (and having blood tests) since I was 13. I shudder just thinking about the reason and break out in a cold sweat. Waking up in the middle of an operation and tapping my anaesthiologist on his hand (because I couldnt scream from the pain with a tube down my throat). That is enough.... :shock:

My worst experience subsequently was sitting next to my wife in my doctors surgery and being told by my doctor that I needed to have blood tests - I fainted there and then, woke up wondering why I was looking up at them and needless to say, a bit

I've had some strange looks from doctors and nurses - I was in the Wesley Hospital having a PET scan and when the nurses tried to inject me, my blood pressure went through the floor and because of the decaying nature of the ingredients in the injection, I told them the only way they were going to get it into me was via my foot. They had to run around to find a doctor who had ever done one there - none of the nurses had.

I know exactly how you feel LW, can you imagine my pain when getting a call from CASA saying "Sorry, we've lost your blood test results, you'll have to go get another, but don't worry, we'll pay for it!" :evil:

Gosh, injection via foot. That sounds even worse to me. *shuuders*

I'm freaking out now because my GP told me the other day I might have to get some surgery on my back in the next 5-10yrs.

 

[Storyteller]

LiamR + others, I feel and share your concern - :shock: Snip ...

YeeOuch!! What an unpleasant memory!
Good thing the docs can use pee & spit & even breath for some tests nowadays, & for the other, well there are good drugs that will make you not care..

 

[QF WP]

I know exactly how you feel LW, can you imagine my pain when getting a call from CASA saying "Sorry, we've lost your blood test results, you'll have to go get another, but don't worry, we'll pay for it!" :evil:

I always request copies of my BT's to be sent to multiple doctors and generally get a copy from my friendly "I fainted on him" doctor. Never have that problem of being lost...thankfully :shock:.

Gosh, injection via foot. That sounds even worse to me. *shuuders*

Trust me, it was actually one of the best ones I have ever had. Lying down, not looking and my veins there were fine.

I'm freaking out now because my GP told me the other day I might have to get some surgery on my back in the next 5-10yrs.

At least you have a long time to look forward to it...

YeeOuch!! What an unpleasant memory!
Good thing the docs can use pee & spit & even breath for some tests nowadays,

Never had the saliva tests, but urine are fairly normal for insurance purposes these days.

& for the other, well there are good drugs that will make you not care..

Except that the drugs may interfer with the results :?:

 

[samiam]

I was in the Wesley Hospital having a PET scan and when the nurses tried to inject me, my blood pressure went through the floor and because of the decaying nature of the ingredients in the injection, I told them the only way they were going to get it into me was via my foot. They had to run around to find a doctor who had ever done one there - none of the nurses had.

Good way to conceal your track marks

 

[KitKat]

Many medicos around

 

[NM]

I would share the reason for me fear of dentists, but recalling the facts will likley have me passed out over my keyboard :evil:

 

[medhead]

I've just thought of an analogy to do with the suggestion of being scared of needles: My feelings about needles are like my feelings about jetstar, I'm not scared of them I just don't like them.


Sent from my iPhone using Aust Freq Fly app so please excuse the lack of links.

 

[JohnK]

My feelings about needles are like my feelings about jetstar, I'm not scared of them I just don't like them.

I don't like needles although needles do not scare me!

I don't like Jetstar and Jetstar terrifies me!

 

[drron]

Interesting,VA does the same as JQ.The 1115 service to MEL from MCY is just boarding now-1310 real time.But fortunately mrsdrron is on the 1215 service which left on time.

 

[JohnK]

Many medicos around

Yes and handy to have at each AFF function in case of emergency!

 

[oz_mark]

Yes and handy to have at each AFF function in case of emergency!

Drunken medico's would be useful?? :mrgreen:

 

[thewinchester]

Drunken medico's would be useful?? :mrgreen:

Not often a conversation seems to come full circle, but this one has managed it.