Bloody gout!

[silentC]

Last time I went to a Doctor was 3 years ago. I was supposed to go and get a blood test so she could check the cholesterol but never got around to it. Suppose I should do it one day but then I believe that a lot of this cholesterol related stuff is hype. At best it's an indicator of people who might have a problem.

My Aunty has high cholesterol and nothing they've tried will bring it down. She's the healthiest and fittest 70 year old you've ever met. If she dies of anything other than old age, then there's no hope for me anyway...

[Wood Borer]

Sorry Silent, my mistake.

We were thinking of making that area part of Victoria.

Anybody there who is on the NSW electoral roll would be considered an interstate tourist but all rates and taxes would belong to Victoria.

See when you think about it, we don't have to cross the Murray to get to any part of Australia if we choose to go up the coast. Why stop at the Sapphire coast, NSW, Qld .....???

[silentC]

Yeah, I heard about it on the radio, some nutbag Victorian minister for silly ideas or some such reckoned that the border should go straight across instead of dipping down. I mean, haven't they got enough problems down there without wanting to take on more?

Actually, probably more than half of the people who live here are escapees from Melbourne and environs, so they'd probably be pleased to have full AFL coverage again. But if they think we're going to abolish schooners, well like I said, you ain't seen a riot :mad:

[Wood Borer]

I have been on cholesterol tablets for 9 years - cholesterol runs in the family.

I ran out of tablets in March. The trouble is I have to go to the doctor to get a referral for a blood test. After the blood test, I have to make an appointment with my doctor so he can give me a prescription so I can go to the pharmacist to get the same tablets I have been using for 9 years. :mad: :mad:

I have the referral but I have better things to do with my time than stuff around with these clowns playing stupid little games making money hand over foot.

I once told my doctor last time I lapsed like this to write on my death certificate "Killed by Idiot Politicians, Lawyers and Doctors".

[craigb]

I believe tha in the UK. they've recently made Statins (the cholesterol lowering drugs) available "over the counter".

As my doc says, basically everybody can benefit from taking them.

(well not children of course )

PS How come you need a referal for a blood test WB? My gp just takes blood and sends it off to a pathologist ?

[Wood Borer]

But if they think we're going to abolish schooners, well like I said, you ain't seen a riot :mad:

Perhaps you could keep the name schooner under a cultural exchange program.

[fxst]

after being married for 33 years its only the last 10 years that I've had gout......every time I cuddle up she shouts ..GOUT YOU BARISTARD
well a hijack had to happen ..Panckes anyone??
Pete

[silentC]

Perhaps you could keep the name schooner under a cultural exchange program.

It's not the name I'm worried about, it's the size of the glass. Those wee little things you Vics drink out of keep slipping out of my hand :mad:

[Wood Borer]

PS How come you need a referal for a blood test WB? My gp just takes blood and sends it off to a pathologist ?

My doctor does it but only during business hours:confused:

I can get my blood taken at the pathology company at 8:00AM close to work or my doctor can do it between 8:30AM and 5:00PM.

They are the hours that I work!

You also are not allowed to eat or drink anything for 10 hours before the test. If I was to fast and not drink anything until the middle of the day or late afternoon - I would be weak and very angry.

He's a good Doctor, I don't wait in waiting rooms beyond the appointment time - I'm either seeing the Doctor or driving home but this Doctor sees me on or before time so I'm sticking with him.

I think Meg had a quiet chat with him when I first started going to this Doctor.

[Wood Borer]

It's not the name I'm worried about, it's the size of the glass. Those wee little things you Vics drink out of keep slipping out of my hand :mad:

Here's a photo of some Victorians having a quiet VB

[Iain]

Wasn't that your backyard when Cliff came down

[channa]

"So you've go gout - do you want to stop drinking beer and cut out meat and seafood, or take drugs?"

...is that a rhetorical question?

Not much help if she uses sand for a lubricant though. :eek:

I'll certainly be changing my doctor if he starts using sand!:eek: ...I would assume that he is trying to tell me something...like, "I think you need a second opinion - from someone else, ANYONE else!" He might even be saying "G'out!" (as he points to the door!)

[journeyman Mick]

Alex,
SWMBO was taking medication that raised her uric acid levels. Specialist told us gout was a possibility but that it was easily remedied by another medication or consuming pineapple. My neighbour suffers from gout and finds fresh pineapple juice eases it considerably. Hope this helps,

Mick

[AlexS]

Thanks Mick, the Voltarin pulls it into line quickly. Hadn't heard about the pineapple - might give it a try. Actually, if I remembered to have a drink of water every now & then it probably wouldn't happen, so guess it's self-inflicted to some extent.

[Felder]

Here's a photo of some Victorians having a quiet VB

I can't believe how tiny you Victorians are! Those pot glasses are dwarfing you!

Imagine if you got hold of a real sized beer....