Tag Archives: health

Join the queue

This is my 16,000th post and would tie in with Sadje’s Sunday Poser about stats, but I just left a comment on her post this week. I had a terrible night with this coughing bug that refuses to depart, and … Continue reading

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Getting Old Sucks

Hubby and I were chatting about our various ailments the other day and agree that we don’t have a healthy body between us…………… well, apart from Maya. I had my rheumatology appointment today, which I had thought was at 10.15 … Continue reading

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What’s up Doc?

Most of the time we can muddle along, take OTC meds or painkillers that have been prescribed and get by, but there are times when we need some professional help and then comes the stressful experience of ringing the doctor’s … Continue reading

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Today I should have…………………..

Got the results of my recent MRI scan, ultrasounds and blood tests as arranged by a third party medical company in respect of my arthritis. We arrived early for my appointment, so had a cup of coffee before making our … Continue reading

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Well and truly cooked

My MRI was at 6.20 this evening and I was seen bang on time. There were two other people waiting when I signed in, one of which was an old lady in a hospital gown and wheelchair. When my name … Continue reading

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Taking Time Out 22nd February

Hubby is sealing the floor today and painting the small gap in the skirting he filled yesterday, then that will basically be it until next weekend when we intend to take the floor tiles up. The corner shower caddy I … Continue reading

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Personal Parking Space

Another day spent at the hospital and ramping up the mileage. We have practically got our own parking space now. We arrived just after 10am and I left Hubby in the SDEC department at 11 to come home. It has … Continue reading

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GP update

The GP was very nice and could see how swollen my ankle and legs were. She is arranging for XRays on both feet to check for osteoarthritis and I have a blood test booked for next week to check out … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Breast Cancer

Recent headlines have been full of women being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Some have responded to treatment, others have sadly passed away and my thoughts are with their families and friends. I have just read an article of a 34 … Continue reading

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She found a vein!

Usually when I go for blood tests, my veins run for cover and the poor nurse has a job finding one. Trying to be helpful, I slapped the crook of my elbow in the hope of bringing one up and … Continue reading

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