DJ360 6,712 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 FWIW. Today seems to have been a terrible day all round on UK roads. Big crash on the M58 near us (Two fataliities) and all of the associated 'knock on' problems. Just all added to the chaos we already have from massive and lengthy works nearby at Windle, which iis causing people to divert through our village on roads not meant for such traffic. Still.. we have roofs over our heads, food in our cupboards etc. These are mere inconveniences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Planning an early night tonight; I'm having a lie-in tomorrow and I want to be fresh for it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,713 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Been a good day today despite still having a runny nose and a bit of a cough (last antibiotic tonight, they have eased it a bit). Met up with a friend from my “yoof” who I havent seen for 40 years or so, just kept in touch with Christmas and birthday cards. Was worried we wouldn’t recognise each other and perhaps had drifted too far apart but as I walked up to the meeting place I recognised her and we had the biggest hug. We haven’t stopped talking for over 4 hours (taking in coffee shop, drink in pub and then meal in pub). It was like we had never been apart and really rolled back the years. So much to talk about and pictures to share. Feel on a right high, I suppose real friendship doesnt really die off no matter how long you are apart. She lives on the bottom of the estate I live on so it will be a regular thing now. There are a couple of other friends who I have lost touch with that I am still searching for and will continue to see if I can find them after this. As I said a good day, makes up for the bad ones when I feel a bit lonely. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 I can't believe that UK medics are still prescribing antibiotics to treat colds (and 'flu). It's been well known for many years that both colds and 'flu are caused by viruses and that antibiotics are totally ineffective against them. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, jonab said: I can't believe that UK medics are still prescribing antibiotics to treat colds (and 'flu). It's been well known for many years that both colds and 'flu are caused by viruses and that antibiotics are totally ineffective against them. The last time, many years ago, when I went to the doctors’ for antibiotics for a sore throat I came out with an appointment for a vasectomy. I think he was getting kick back from the surgeon on all the patients he could forward to him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 minute ago, philmayfield said: The last time, many years ago, when I went to the doctors’ for antibiotics for a sore throat I came out with an appointment for a vasectomy. I think he was getting kick back from the surgeon on all the patients he could forward to him! The Doc took one look at you Phil and decided that there would no more like you if he had anything to do with it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 It's the first day since Xmas eave that I am clear of cold and hacking cough. Would not dream of going to the Docs for antibiotics....doubt if I would be referred for a vasectomy.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, jonab said: It's been well known for many years that both colds and 'flu are caused by viruses and that antibiotics are totally ineffective against them. Better to give them something rather than saying 'go home, stay warm and wait it out' and get a reputation as a poor doctor who does nothing for you.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, PeverilPeril said: The Doc took one look at you Phil and decided that there would no more like you if he had anything to do with it! Yes, once perfection has been achieved where can you go from there? There are two little Mayfield’s though. - not so little now! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, PeverilPeril said: It's the first day since Xmas eave that I am clear of cold and hacking cough. Would not dream of going to the Docs for antibiotics....doubt if I would be referred for a vasectomy.... It might cure your cough! I remember the nurse saying ‘I’m supposed to be wiping the surgeon’s brow, not yours! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, Brew said: Better to give them something rather than saying 'go home, stay warm and wait it out' and get a reputation as a poor doctor who does nothing for you.. There's more to it than not being effective, there is the ever-increasing danger of antibiotic resistance in normally susceptible organisms following indiscriminate prescribing for normally trivial illnesses. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 It's true the rise of the superbug is a problem but people expect to come away with some form of treatment from the doctors, not to hear them say 'there's nothing I can do for you'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 And now we’ve got super gonorrhea to contentend with. When I say ‘we’ obviously I don’t include myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 36 minutes ago, Brew said: It's true the rise of the superbug is a problem but people expect to come away with some form of treatment from the doctors, not to hear them say 'there's nothing I can do for you'. It's a pity that the doctors are not allowed to tell a patient the truth about self inflicted illnesses. If they had the time to discuss issues with a patient and the support support to give honest advice there would be a massif reduction in prescribed medication. Patients are often their own worst enemy. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 35 minutes ago, philmayfield said: When I say ‘we’ obviously I don’t include myself. Well, there's a blessing! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 After one of my outlaws was discharged from her third hospital internment in two years several months ago, she was told in no uncertain terms that her NEXT cigarette could be her last. Stopped ! No chance. A waste of resources and oxygen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 You can't help some folk. Our GP surgery does vasectomies without having to go near the hospital. The senior partner performs them but if he's busy, the receptionist has two blue bricks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Nurse I actually said 'remove his spectacles'! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Oh such a sad day for me !....... I've just scoffed the last mince pie ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,713 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Just a footnote, antibiotics were for a chest infection that I was left with after having a heavy cold (sounded a bit like Darth Vader), wouldn’t dream of going to doctors for a cold I just dose myself, lasts 7 days if you do, a week if you don’t. 5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 This is more ‘How Was My Yesterday’ We were in London for a couple of days this week. Took in a show and a superb dinner with 18 friends in a private dining room at The Royal Garden Hotel. All great but we really didn’t have time to do a lot yesterday morning, other than retail therapy, which to be honest I wasn’t fussed about doing. We decided to get back to St Pancras and check on the cost of changing our rail tickets to a train 2 hours earlier than originally booked. Our original tickets cost £98 return for 2 of us. East Midlands Trains wanted £52 each to change our one-way tickets! We decided to have a nice lunch for half of that and kill the 2 hours we needed to spend in the station. Isn’t it a magnificent building though?! 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,674 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 You should have felt "at home" there Lizzie , surrounded by Mapperley bricks "Extensive brickyards existed on Mapperley Hills for several centuries. They ultimately supplied much of the building material for the city and 10 million Mapperley bricks were used to build St Pancras station in London. Nottingham Patent Brick Company" 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, DAVIDW said: You should have felt "at home" there Lizzie , surrounded by Mapperley bricks I did think about that David, it’s magnificent. The restaurant we had lunch in was just beautiful, nice and warm too! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 On 1/10/2019 at 7:02 PM, PeverilPeril said: It's a pity that the doctors are not allowed to tell a patient the truth about self inflicted illnesses. If they had the time to discuss issues with a patient and the support support to give honest advice there would be a massif reduction in prescribed medication. Patients are often their own worst enemy. But is this really the case? I've had advice from Docs on how to reduce attacks of indigestion, how to think about my booze consumption and diet etc. I've also sought, and been given advice on what exercise is appropriate/sensible given my age, health etc. When I was a smoker the line was always 'You need to stop'. After I had a heart attack it was "If you don't stop.. you WILL have another attack". I stopped. Didn't really need to be told.. just needed to find the way.. Docs can be a law unto themselves.. like the one who totally ignored my reporting of my (then) high levels of exercise, low fat diet etc.,. but jumped on my booze consumption. You can't please some people... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Fair enough DJ, but at least you did something about your problems and you are still, very much, here among us I just typed up a great rant about my take on GP's, patient's attitudes, funding, salt and sugar abuse etc., but deleted it. I felt better for typing it though 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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