Brew 5,409 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 After all that time and 'work and walk through the pain'... not impressed Margie... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I dunno. I have a completely blocked right ventricular artery in my 'ticker'. I'm only still here, because there are smaller 'alternate' routes ( called 'collaterals') for blood to get to what remains of my right ventricle. I was told that the more I excercise and get my heart working (within reason), the more those 'collateral' arteries will develop and the better off I'll be. I was being considered for surgical intervention, but it was eventually decided the risks outweighed the benefits. I agree. Although I recognise it's an anticlimax for Margie and Paul.. I think it also indicates that the 'experts' think his leg is not in immediate danger. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I'm presently in the middle of 'tests and referals'. I'm saying no more at present, because the possible outcomes vary hugely in significance. Bit scary though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,409 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I'm sure we all hope for a positive outcome Col... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Yes, good wishes from me as well Col. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Just had two weeks of similar worries Col,, but results were reason to celebrate,, as I'm sure yours will be,, 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thinking about you, Col. Hope everything works out ok for you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 We are thinking of you, too, Col. (and praying!! ) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 The crucial thing is that all the people with medical problems are still here posting (or their wives are doing it). As long as that continues, we're all right. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,014 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thinking of you Col best of luck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I can understand it’s a worrying time for you Col but be assured we’re all here to support you. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Sorry to read of your health problems Col, I hope all goes well for you. Also for Paul, and any one else going through worrying illnesses. Over the last few years I have and still are going through worrying times, and as Lizzie has said we will support you. To come onto NS and be able to talk about our health problems can be a great help, I know it has been for me at times. Best wishes for a good result for you all.xx 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 18 hours ago, DJ360 said: I'm presently in the middle of 'tests and referals'. I'm saying no more at present, because the possible outcomes vary hugely in significance. Bit scary though. must be the High Pavement curse. My right ventricle blocked with fatty tissue, led to the heart attack. Still here after 12 years, albeit with a "degraded" arterial wall. Medication, decent diet, good coffee and lots of fresh air courtesy of the bike. You often describe some stunning walks round your way, so, stick with it, and good luck. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 @oldPhil Hi Phil and thanks. I've been here 22 years since my heart attack and 'got away with' two small strokes since. One way I look at it is that my Dad only made 56, so any day over that is a bonus and I'm now rapidly approaching 71. My present symptoms.. such as they are, could actually be related to my ongoing heart condition.. which, apart from the direct Right Ventricle damage from the MI, seems to be slowly progressing Left Ventricular failure. Thing is.. I'm sort of resigned to that anyway. As my Mum's Doc famously said when she complained about developing Angina despite her 'healthy' lifestyle. " Something's got to kill you Joyce!" On the other hand, there's potentially something serious.. or something very serious going on and I can only be sensible until I know more. Still.. 'Hey Ho' as they say.. All part of life's rich tapestry.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 I must be getting old. I've just had a text message offering my first ever option of having a flu jab. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,409 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Huh! mine are for funeral plans... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Wouldn't touch a flu shot with a ten foot pole. They can stick it where the sun don't shine. Everybody I knew who had one got sicker than a dog. I was offered one today when I called in to renew a prescription. It was a robot so I was not polite to it. Hope it's chips get fried.! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Flu jab you say? Took my boxer dog to the vet for a few jabs the other day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Had my flu jab today, arm’s a bit sore. I’ve accepted everything the NHS offers and never had any ill-effects from the flu jab. My bestest oldest schoolfriend, who I’ve known for 58 years, passed away last week. She never had any NHS screenings that were offered. Im not saying any of them would have saved her life but cannot understand why anyone would refuse something that can prevent serious illness. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 I think some people are better off not knowing what's wrong with them, it's knowing what wrong with them that kills em? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Had my annual blood test for thyroid screen yesterday at 8am. The phlebotomist looked around 12 years old! I'm needlephobic, so I was expecting problems with such youth and lack of experience. Never felt a thing! Totally painless. I congratulated the 12 year old on her skill and skipped off. Not even a bruise this morning. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 9 hours ago, loppylugs said: It was a robot so I was not polite to it. Hope it's chips get fried.! Robots?! I know the NHS is short of staff but I hope they aren't going to start letting robots do injections. Our surgery has a touch screen for patients to sign in. It's never working. There is also a large flat screen tv which runs health-related videos on a loop, punctuated by doorbell sound effects and "Fred Bloggs to Dr Crippen in the cellar" announcements. That was broken yesterday, too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,719 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I had a blood test about 3 weeks ago for my overactive thyroid. They only tested TSH, the reading had gone down quite a bit it was only 0.02 over the range, the hospital seemed happy with this but I wasn’t, it is hardly in range and I had been feeling a “bit off” again. Managed to persuade them to do another test to include TS3 and TS4, readings dont really make any sense unless you have these as well to see what is going on. Went for blood test with doctor (didn’t hurt this time, last time I had a bruise that went almost round my arm and it hurt like a b***h goodness knows what he had done) and I ended up having shingles injection as well. Wasn’t sure about it but it was done before I could say anything, I do like to look at side effects before having anything but on checking when I got back they are minor and I was okay anyway. No bruise from blood test as well, must have caught him on a good day. On the way out one of the receptionists caught me and told me she could do blood tests and ask for her next time. Is this usual here, it was always the nurse that did it at my last doctors? Anyway got the results, TSH had gone up and all others were in range although a bit odd so still having tablets every other day. I am wondering if there is anything else going on, pituitary gland was flagged up on last paperwork I got on a blood test although I don’t have any physical symptoms, so it could just be my body is confused (must say I am too) with my thyroid doing its own thing. Getting older is such an inconvenience but retirement isn’t bad at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 TSH only is considerably cheaper than a full screen but you're correct SG the whole lot is needed to make sense of it. Your initial TSH result is the same as mine last September. It was considered low but acceptable. Logically, it should be zero if the thyroid or replacement medication is doing its job. Little bu**ers thyroid glands! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 hours ago, Jill Sparrow said: Robots?! I know the NHS is short of staff but I hope they aren't going to start letting robots do injections. Our surgery has a touch screen for patients to sign in. It's never working. There is also a large flat screen tv which runs health-related videos on a loop, punctuated by doorbell sound effects and "Fred Bloggs to Dr Crippen in the cellar" announcements. That was broken yesterday, too! I don't think it's quite reached that stage yet, Jill. This was a robot that answered the phone in the pharmacy. I understand they now have robots doing some forms of surgery. When I see the way my computer can mess up I don't have much confidence in that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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