General health matters.
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#736 Re: General health matters.
I've done as you suggest, the questionnaire was lengthy, and the nearest blood sample centre was miles away.
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#737 Re: General health matters.
Good for you Phil - think of the inconvenience as an investment in the the future...
Sorry, I couldn't resist!
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#738 Re: General health matters.
Not quite, I've declined the blood test until they have a nearer clinic. That option is in the survey.
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#739 Re: General health matters.
Hmmmm I'm oribabky quite early in the 1000s but I'm still thoughtful about data protection. This us a orivate/ NHS relationship and as I say, thoughtful...
Philosophers have only interpreted the world - the point, however, is to change it. No it isn't ... maybe we should leave it alone for a while.
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#740 Re: General health matters.
Apologies - originally in thd early 1000s...data protection as its a NHS/ Private company set up.
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Philosophers have only interpreted the world - the point, however, is to change it. No it isn't ... maybe we should leave it alone for a while.
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#741 Re: General health matters.
I was not happy with my new blood pressure medication, and had previous contact with the surgery, even having an ECG. No problems were found.
Still not happy, I saw another Doctor this morning, and he says the new medication was having the same effect as my usual pill, and was in fact doubling up on the desired effect.
So, I'm stopping the new pill and going back in a weeks time to be re-assessed.
Still not happy, I saw another Doctor this morning, and he says the new medication was having the same effect as my usual pill, and was in fact doubling up on the desired effect.
So, I'm stopping the new pill and going back in a weeks time to be re-assessed.
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#742 Re: General health matters.
Blood pressure medication is such an innocuous medication to say it keeps me alive .
I've taken nine different ones and had no problems .
Currently take ramipril, amadolphine and doxysosin.
I've taken nine different ones and had no problems .
Currently take ramipril, amadolphine and doxysosin.
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#743 Re: General health matters.
I spoke to the practice manager about my pill problem, and as a result the Doctor who (wrongly) prescribed the pill has rung me and apologised profusely.pre65 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:02 am I was not happy with my new blood pressure medication, and had previous contact with the surgery, even having an ECG. No problems were found.
Still not happy, I saw another Doctor this morning, and he says the new medication was having the same effect as my usual pill, and was in fact doubling up on the desired effect.
So, I'm stopping the new pill and going back in a weeks time to be re-assessed.
I have accepted the apology and the matter ends there.
We all make mistakes, even Doctors.
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#744 Re: General health matters.
Me suspects you got the response you wanted .
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.just what is an incorrect blood pressure prescription ?
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.just what is an incorrect blood pressure prescription ?
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#745 Re: General health matters.
Yes, and is it not self explanatory ? I did state the problem in a previous post if you want to go back and check.Daniel Quinn wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:40 pm Me suspects you got the response you wanted .
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.just what is an incorrect blood pressure prescription ?
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#746 Re: General health matters: giving blood
I’m a Universal Donor Blood group ‘0’ Rhesus Negative. But last time I gave blood, around 2002 they advised that because my GP diagnosed “stress fatigue” it was better for me if I didnt give blood. Anyway, fast forward, now Im a gym junkie it apears that for men our blood may get a bit thicker than ideal. Giving blood for men improves this situation. Opposite advice for women who still bleed.
So I wnet on the nhs giving blood page. You cant give blood older than 65. Im 66. I suppose I should have seen that coming. Makes sense I guess.
So I wnet on the nhs giving blood page. You cant give blood older than 65. Im 66. I suppose I should have seen that coming. Makes sense I guess.
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#747 Re: General health matters: giving blood
As I understand things the upper limit is up to your 66th birthday FOR NEW DONORS.Paul Barker wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:01 am
So I wnet on the nhs giving blood page. You cant give blood older than 65. Im 66. I suppose I should have seen that coming. Makes sense I guess.
Regular donors (i.e. those who give at least one donation in a two year period) can continue to donate beyond 70 years, provided they remain otherwise fit and well.
I have not donated for several years so I can't now.
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#748 Re: General health matters.
I'm 65 and now over 50 donations: A+. Had a brief blip where my iron level dropped just below 135 (the minimum level for men donating - the women's acceptance level is a bit lower) - note that this is still a perfectly healthy level for a 65 y/o but for blood donation they like higher levels (makes sense)...
TBH, even though I've been either very or just pretty fit most of my life, my iron levels have never been that high, so it's just a natural thing.
If you can give blood, just do it.
TBH, even though I've been either very or just pretty fit most of my life, my iron levels have never been that high, so it's just a natural thing.
If you can give blood, just do it.
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#749 Re: General health matters.
Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68105868
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68105868
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#750 Re: General health matters.
Phil, you need to learn something else - I don't think they meant the pink oboe...pre65 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:21 pm Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68105868
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