Popular Post Rugeley Villa Posted August 23 Popular Post Share Posted August 23 Healing nice 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 23 Author VT Supporter Share Posted August 23 Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted August 23 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23 5 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: Healing nice Blimey, last time a saw a gash that ugly was on onlyfans. Get well soon Ruge! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 1 hour ago, Rugeley Villa said: Healing nice Christ on a bike. I have a dull ache in my own palm after looking at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Good thing about it and the only good thing is that I’m building up plenty of semen as I’m right handed . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallGreenVillan Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 6 hours ago, Designer1 said: Blimey, last time a saw a gash that ugly was on onlyfans. Get well soon Ruge! If you subscribe to Jordan/Katie Price then what do you expect?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 On 20/08/2024 at 14:52, mjmooney said: Well, that was my suggestion, but the doc insisted not. I think we'll see if the blood test shows anything up. TBH, my suspicion is that it IS the early stages of Alzheimers, which is why I'd like it investigated a bit better, because there are some very promising new drugs - but they're only effective if you catch it early. Leave it till she can't do the 'what day is it' test, and it's way too late. I think we will be seeking a second opinion. You fight for her, Mike. Sorry to hear about her health concerns.. My wife's grandfather is moving into a home in 2 weeks after his wife died last week. His mental health has been deteriorating for a few years and was only officially diagnosed and treated 18 months ago, which, as you say, has been far too late. The result has been his wife's health, in trying to keep him safe and healthy, deteriorated to the point she was unable to get upstairs, constantly increasing her oxygen tank levels (she had COPD), was taken to hospital, came out and told her loved ones she couldn't do it anymore. So she stopped eating, drinking and wearing her oxygen mask until she was essentially given enough morphine, her systems shut down in 2 weeks and she died very quickly. This obviously isn't that, but I've taken it as a lesson learned to push for answers, even if you're given one. Trust your gut. You know her better than anyone else on planet earth. I hope you both find good health. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 23 Author VT Supporter Share Posted August 23 7 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: You fight for her, Mike. Sorry to hear about her health concerns.. My wife's grandfather is moving into a home in 2 weeks after his wife died last week. His mental health has been deteriorating for a few years and was only officially diagnosed and treated 18 months ago, which, as you say, has been far too late. The result has been his wife's health, in trying to keep him safe and healthy, deteriorated to the point she was unable to get upstairs, constantly increasing her oxygen tank levels (she had COPD), was taken to hospital, came out and told her loved ones she couldn't do it anymore. So she stopped eating, drinking and wearing her oxygen mask until she was essentially given enough morphine, her systems shut down in 2 weeks and she died very quickly. This obviously isn't that, but I've taken it as a lesson learned to push for answers, even if you're given one. Trust your gut. You know her better than anyone else on planet earth. I hope you both find good health. Thanks mate, appreciated. TBH, things are still 95% fine atm, but we're both well aware as to where this might end up. But, y'know, 42 years of marriage, better or worse and all that. We'll deal with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted August 24 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24 Sorry to hear about your wife's issues, Mike. I agree with the recommendation to try dropping the statins. It may be a bit of a long shot, but as others have mentioned, short term risk of stopping them is pretty much nonexistent, particularly since she's only on them as a general precaution vs. a response to confirmed plaque issues. I've been on statins for about 6 months after a CT angiogram and CT calcium test showed slightly elevated calcium and very mild plaque, and even with that the cardiologist said she was doing it more as a precaution than a needed treatment. It sounds like you're on top of the possibility of UTI. Confusion was definitely a symptom of that for my mother when she got it fairly often in her later years. In fact, that was often the symptom that tipped off the nurses that she probably had a UTI. I hope you get some answers soon and that the news is good. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisvilla4 Posted August 31 Popular Post Share Posted August 31 (edited) Hi all. I've been diagnosed with Angina as well as a thickening of the left side of the heart. The thickening is due to hereditary high blood pressure that I was diagnosed with aged 34/35 I'm 49, always been physically fit (was running 5k is just over 19 minutes 5 years ago) and not really smoked (apart from a phase in my early 20's) I'm peed off as I've always lead an OK lifestyle although I've been partial to a full english. Good news is, I can exercise again having not done so for a while so will be taking it steady. Bad news is, I've been prescribed nitrates that I've had a migraine with daily for over a week since I started taking them, swollen ankles and more recently- tiredness. I spoke to my gp yesterday who said this is all common and should subside soon. Fingers crossed it does as I've just got some new running shoes! Anyway, its been helpful posting this and for anyone experiencing any chest pain or unexplained tiredness, please get checked out. I had my blood pressure taken by chance in my early 30's which lead to the first diagnosis, I'm convinced I wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for that. Sorry for the long post, UTV. Edited August 31 by chrisvilla4 Spelling 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post foreveryoung Posted August 31 Popular Post Share Posted August 31 Saw a pal, Ade 3 weeks ago who I hadn't seen for a while. Had a chat, an found out he was going on holiday to Rhodes with some close pals I drink with. I was out last night to meet a few (usual Friday evening drinks after work) and 2 of them were there who should be in Rhodes? I asked them what they are doing there, with a laugh. They said they have had to come back early, as Ade, (the one I saw 3 weeks ago) had had a heart attack in his room and died Absolutely shocked, he was only 51, an fit as a fiddle, so we thought!! I really couldn't believe it at first, but one of them said, they all came back, not really worth carrying on over there partying, when one of your best pals has just been found dead! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Only now is guaranteed 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 22/08/2024 at 17:16, Nor-Cal Villan said: Had to Google water infection, never heard that before. Here it’s called a urinary tract infection (UTI) Having good manners in the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Stitches out , back at it tomorrow . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AVFC_Hitz Posted September 3 Popular Post Share Posted September 3 2 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: Stitches out , back at it tomorrow . I suggest using moisturiser the first few times. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 A day in hospital for me today. Elective procedure to have the inside of my nose sliced open, chopped up and put back together, as apparently my nostril was basically closed shut (and has been for at least 20 years, as I’ve always had an almost-blocked nose and just lived with it). Operation done, sky sports in my hospital room, a few lattes and a fancy sandwich and now I’m about to go home and the hard part starts… … pray for me VT that my 3 year old, 6 year old and 3 cats don’t jump all over me while I recover! (No risk of my wife jumping on me ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 I had a total knee replacement at Sandwell just over 3 weeks ago and I have to say the recovery isn't going too badly. First 2 weeks weren't brilliant, feeling agitated and struggling to sleep, but it's settled down now and at least I can do the exercises on the Physio app now, which is helping. I honestly can't wait to have the other knee done now as it's really playing up now. I've nothing but praise for the staff at the hospital, from booking in to being discharged and the the lost op care, everyone has been friendly and helpful. It helped that there were two Black Country lads on the ward who were very funny, there was some great banter, especially as I was the only Brummie. I'm guessing there must be a few more on here who've had knee replacements, how did your recovery go? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 1 minute ago, turnbull said: I had a total knee replacement at Sandwell just over 3 weeks ago and I have to say the recovery isn't going too badly. First 2 weeks weren't brilliant, feeling agitated and struggling to sleep, but it's settled down now and at least I can do the exercises on the Physio app now, which is helping. I honestly can't wait to have the other knee done now as it's really playing up now. I've nothing but praise for the staff at the hospital, from booking in to being discharged and the the lost op care, everyone has been friendly and helpful. It helped that there were two Black Country lads on the ward who were very funny, there was some great banter, especially as I was the only Brummie. I'm guessing there must be a few more on here who've had knee replacements, how did your recovery go? Had my right knee replaced in 2022 just as the heatwave kicked in (mid july) when it hit 40° Never had pain as such but a lot of swelling and stiffness (kw) - physio was OK in stages. One thing though, the outside of my new knee is still quite numb so I don't know if I was unlucky or it will come back eventually. Good luck with your recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, mottaloo said: Had my right knee replaced in 2022 just as the heatwave kicked in (mid july) when it hit 40° Never had pain as such but a lot of swelling and stiffness (kw) - physio was OK in stages. One thing though, the outside of my new knee is still quite numb so I don't know if I was unlucky or it will come back eventually. Good luck with your recovery Thanks boss. Still getting swelling and stiffness, but it's gradually easing though. I'm sticking to the excercise program now and I can at least straighten my leg completely now so it's flat to the floor. I can't imagine trying to cope with 40 degrees, I'd have got no sleep at all! Shame about the numbness tho, I think that may be fairly common from what I've read. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted September 5 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5 22 hours ago, Rob182 said: A day in hospital for me today. Elective procedure to have the inside of my nose sliced open, chopped up and put back together, as apparently my nostril was basically closed shut (and has been for at least 20 years, as I’ve always had an almost-blocked nose and just lived with it). Operation done, sky sports in my hospital room, a few lattes and a fancy sandwich and now I’m about to go home and the hard part starts… … pray for me VT that my 3 year old, 6 year old and 3 cats don’t jump all over me while I recover! (No risk of my wife jumping on me ) I had the same surgery i think (if it was a septoplasty?) The 24 hours after it were absolute hell. Those rags stuffed up both nostrils, not able to sleep as your mouth dries out within 5 minutes. When the doctor pulled them out after a day or so, I nearly died of happiness. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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