Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Oh dear Trogg. I think you need a crash course in how to charm the ladies from the Master himself. Ben, take pity on this poor lad and share your bottomless pit of knowledge with him. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I shall be laughing all day at that one Trogg. Nice one. Just shown hubbs. He agrees 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,284 Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Funny old day with various issues but ended up on an interesting note. Fishing club meeting this evening. Returned home with 3000 hooks to sell in aid of club funds of and two geese. Will dress the geese in the morning and share with neighbours. Cats were interested but totally overwhelmed 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 You cad Dawson.! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,719 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just got back from Circle at QMC having had an ultrasound on my thyroid. Got a taxi there, easier than getting the bus dropped me outside. I was about 20 minutes early, just settled down to read my book when they called me in. Really nice doctor did it, confirmed I have 2 nodules not 1, one each side of my thyroid (never did like uneven numbers why have 1 when you can have 2). Nothing nasty and he said just leave them alone, not worth having a needle put in them. (WHAT! Don’t think they would have got near me to do that anyway) Found my way to main road and got a bus back (might as well use my bus pass). I must say the bus services here are excellent, so much better than Doncaster where I was before. Feel quite proud of myself as before my husband would have been with me and it seemed a bit daunting going on my own. So now I have done two things by myself today, gone to the hospital and been on a bus by myself without having a panic/anxiety attack. Just little steps but they mount up! Got myself 2 Belgian Buns to celebrate, just had 1 with a cup of tea the other I will have later. A good day 5 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,603 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Well done, SG. As you say, doing little steps is the way to go, I reckon. Pleased it was relatively good news about your thyroid. So no medication? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,719 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I have been given 5mg tablets, this is my third week taking them, they are minute, worry about dropping them don’t think I would find them if I do! I think they are the smallest dose you can get. Back at the doctor next week to see how I have got on with them, the only side effect I have had (up to now) is making my hair fall out a bit and it is very dry, but apparently this should stop once my body has adjusted to them (I hope). Haven’t noticed any real difference yet but leaflet says 4 to 6 weeks before they really start to work. I have to have a blood test beginning of March and then have a telephone appointment with clinic to find out results. They seem to think I will be able to eventually cut down medication and might end up not needing it at all (fingers crossed). 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Stick with it, SG. The thing about thyroid problems is that progress can be very slow so patience is needed but you will get there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,603 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 It's usually the underactive thyroid itself which causes dry skin/hair etc, so this should improve with the meds (and you should get more energy, too) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Very true. Dodgy thyroids affect every cell in the body but as long as you keep taking the tablets, as they say, things will improve. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,165 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Breakfast as per in Bulwell with the Geezers,,,struggled chewing with me new Teeth,,need filing down,, Normal bunch at table,, but one (76yr old) tells us his wife left him,,,after much discussion we agreed with his wife,,she did the right thing,,,,,,lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, MargieH said: 1 hour ago, Jill Sparrow said: Very true. Dodgy thyroids affect every cell in the body but as long as you keep taking the tablets, as they say, things will improve. I spent a long time struggling to commute on the bike, sweating, short of breath - two hours to do a twenty minute journey. Several times helped by passers by. Put the symptoms down to the heart condition. Then the GP had a brainwave. Had the test, ended up at the thyroid clinic at the City Hospital. Went on the bike, and the first trip I was over an hour late! Still saw me. A professor Al Kidiki and a doctor Saif Sahir. My tests showed what was clinically described as a knackered thyroid (workrate about 3% of capacity). Started the tablets; worked within 5 days. Spent a year belting to and from the clinic to get the balance of medication right, haven't looked back since. Last November, after the annual check, GP reduced the dosage. Feel even better now. They really will work, just give them time. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Prof Elkidiki is lovely. I've seen her twice at Kings Mill. The worst thing about thyroid problems is that it creeps up on you so slowly and it's not until it becomes quite bad that you begin to notice there's anything wrong. So many people these days have this problem and I'd love to know why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,603 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Must be something in the water in your neck of he woods (pardon the pun) as I don't know anyone round here with thyroid problems.(altho' there must be some, I suppose) ... look up 'Derbyshire neck' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Yes, it was formerly known as Derbyshire Neck and it does seem to be very prevalent round here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Exophalmic goitre. Remember it from A level biology! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,602 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Spent most of today working in my shed after taking Mrs P to the gym, I fixed a home made model engineers lathe to one of my old B&D workmates just got to work out how to fix a motor to it,the motor that came with it seems to be far too big both physically and power wise,probably some sort of sewing machine motor will do, next job was to repair a weather vane shaft that had broke at the right angle bend, it belongs to a member of the coffee morning club I go to on a Monday,the parent metal was far too thin to weld so after trying to drill the metal shaft and some brace material effect a join it wasn't long before I drilled through my finger,blood everywhere,it then came to me,why not sleeve the break in the steel shaft with copper tubing and solder a copper elbow to the two copper sleeves,worked perfect and it's a strong join. Next job was to have a go at truing the big wheel on the Penny Farthing I am restoring, much harder than todays modern wheels but I'm getting there. Any way, here's few pictures of my achievements so far Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Rog. Just noticed in the Newark Advertiser that there’s an interesting auction of farm equipment and memorabilia at Frampton West on Sat. 23rd. Feb. Wright’s Auctions. www.wsurveyors.co.uk. 01205 351200 Sounds just up your street. Phil 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,602 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thanks for that Phil,might check that out Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,602 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 I'll get plenty of "lay ins" when I'm laying in an oak box mate, got to keep busy or at least look busy Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,602 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Sounds like you've got the "Husband of the Year" trophy in the bag mate Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Drat, I thought that title was mine ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 I would like to share my good news, my eldest granddaughter has after 10 hard months of exams and interviews been accepted into Northumbria Police. Her grandad would have been so proud . 8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 24 hours ago I was sitting on this beach drying me bathers before they were packed in my case to come home. We had the most wonderful time in Barbados and tonight we’ll be thinking of our livers and staying in. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 By gum Lizzie, that looks inviting ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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