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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12758519)
If it wasn't for this stupid hiatal hernia I probably most likely would not have reflux issues, doctors say its caused by the hernia.
I find worst time of day for me is first thing in the morning when I have an empty stomach and take my thyroid pill, I almost always experience a reflux of the water, but the thyroid pills needs to be taken first thing on an empty stomach so guess I just have to live with it, if I eat first then drink water I am fine, just talking about regular old tap water. I guess as the cough has gone away, as has the lump in my throat that maybe I am no longer having issues in my sleep. Now I am working on losing the belly fat which is supposed to help the hernia and relieve symptoms. My goal is to try and not take the PPI long term and hopefully fix through diet and life style changes. I am only about 15 pounds overweight so I don't have to lose a super ton of weight, and I think with the cutting of sugar and fast food, and eating mostly planted based foods, I can do it. I am eating a lot of beans, broccoli and eggs or oat meal for breakfast. Using canned beans at the moment, but I think will start buying them dry as they are cheaper that way, just have to prep them in advance. Sooooooooo , in my case, the hiatus hernia could not have caused the GERD. OH was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia in 2014 but probably had it for about 10 years before that looking back at his symptoms. He does not have GERD. Our only advice for dealing with the hiatus hernia is to eat regularly but more often, have small meals, and chew food thoroughly. Neither of us takes any medication for the hernia, while I take 2 different medications for the GERD. |
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Only reason the hernia was found was because I started having acid reflux issues so the GP had a barium swallow done which saw it.
Prior to August I was only taking tums and OTC acid reducers as needed but then in August started a PPI everyday but I dont take anything else for it only other medcation is for thyroid.
Originally Posted by scilly
(Post 12759040)
I also have a hiatus hernia BUT it was not diagnosed until 2 years ago when I had an endoscopy ......... it had not shown up on any previous endoscopies between 2003 and 2012. I have had GERD since about 2002.
Sooooooooo , in my case, the hiatus hernia could not have caused the GERD. OH was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia in 2014 but probably had it for about 10 years before that looking back at his symptoms. He does not have GERD. Our only advice for dealing with the hiatus hernia is to eat regularly but more often, have small meals, and chew food thoroughly. Neither of us takes any medication for the hernia, while I take 2 different medications for the GERD. |
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A little rant
My cardiologist sent me for blood work yesterday after I refused to take a medication that stops the intestine from absorbing cholesterol -- I refused because a) if this was the UK my levels would be considered 'normal' and b) because the drug can cause liver damage, particularly when used with a statin (which I have to take). I just got my results - and I'm flagged as having liver damage (presumably from the statin + asa aspirin I have to take daily), so I'm glad I refused it! Test results also show that my LDL is below 2 and my HDL is almost 3 - just what the doctor ordered ... a great improvement on 6 months ago. I take a low potency statin and eat a LOT of oatmeal (and avoiding certain foods), which he told me wouldn't change anything! Appointment today, I shall take great delight in rubbing my results in :rofl: 2 weeks ago he wanted me to take a beta blocker to slow my heart rate down whilst I had a cardiac CT scan - my resting heart rate is between 47 and 55.. for the scan they need it below 60. The dosage he wanted me to take the day before and the morning before (both at home) was 10 times the dosage they give in the UK for the procedure.. again, I refused point blank to take it... knowing that I already have issues with slow heart rate.. they told me at the hospital it was just as well I didn't take it as chances were that my heart would have stopped completely!:thumbdown: Damn doctors trying to force medications that aren't even needed.. sometimes it feels like they are brainwashed. I had one great one in hospital who listened to what I had to say after I had refused to take a high potency drug which I had already had an adverse reaction to (I had spent 2 days researching) and read the research papers I had found - and agreed with what they said and said I shouldn't take it.. but I also had one cardiologist who told me if I didn't have injections into my stomach to shut down all cholesterol production I would die.. I found another cardiologist, lol. Rant over :D |
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I've got mesh repairs for hiatus hernia, ventral hernia, and umbilical hernia, and when I get heartburn I just take a tums. It could be worse.
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My throat got a clean bill of health today, no longer red or swollen like it was in August.
Doctor said it looked beautiful...lol Worst part of the whole thing is the stuff the doctor sprays up the nose, the actual thing the doctor puts up the nose and down into the throat isn't too bad, feels odd, but no pain, but man that spray tastes so gross. If the Squamish Nation approves this development it will be a good addition to the much needed housing Vancouver needs, and appears they are thinking about building 6,000 units vs the original 3,000 units. https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/11...h-development/ |
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On the subject of Dr's, OH needs another operation, got a date yesterday for pre admitting or something for February, his work buddy asked if he was on the cancellation list, OH called the surgery back and asked to be put on it. Why is this not automatic? OH is in pain, to the point it does at times affect work, definitely affects sleep. Lets hope he gets a cancelled appointment quickly. Thankfully it's nothing life threatening/altering, he spent 7 months this year waiting for surgery too, poor old bugger is falling apart.
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Fingers crossed.
The only reason I can think of as to why putting on cancel list isn't automatic and by request is to keep the list manageable, but who knows. I have had good luck with calling in weekly when waiting for things as well vs waiting for them to call and have gotten in sooner for procedures.
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 12759547)
On the subject of Dr's, OH needs another operation, got a date yesterday for pre admitting or something for February, his work buddy asked if he was on the cancellation list, OH called the surgery back and asked to be put on it. Why is this not automatic? OH is in pain, to the point it does at times affect work, definitely affects sleep. Lets hope he gets a cancelled appointment quickly. Thankfully it's nothing life threatening/altering, he spent 7 months this year waiting for surgery too, poor old bugger is falling apart.
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Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 12759547)
On the subject of Dr's, OH needs another operation, got a date yesterday for pre admitting or something for February, his work buddy asked if he was on the cancellation list, OH called the surgery back and asked to be put on it. Why is this not automatic? OH is in pain, to the point it does at times affect work, definitely affects sleep. Lets hope he gets a cancelled appointment quickly. Thankfully it's nothing life threatening/altering, he spent 7 months this year waiting for surgery too, poor old bugger is falling apart.
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Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 12759547)
On the subject of Dr's, OH needs another operation, got a date yesterday for pre admitting or something for February, his work buddy asked if he was on the cancellation list, OH called the surgery back and asked to be put on it. Why is this not automatic? .
They could be wasting time making contact with people who couldn't do it. :unsure: |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12759870)
I suppose people could be given that as an option but there are likely to be others who couldn't be ready at short notice due to their work or domestic situations even if they'd like to shorten a wait.
They could be wasting time making contact with people who couldn't do it. :unsure: |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Gordon Barlow
(Post 12759551)
I wonder if any of you are taking cannabis oil - especially now that it's all legal in Canada. It's wonderful for reducing pain, so check it out if you haven't already.
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Prices of products are interesting sometimes, you would think products that have to be shipped long distances would cost more vs products made in Canada.
Example: our dogs treat's, its just freeze dried beef liver. This particular product is produced in New Zealand with New Zealand beef liver and then shipped to North America. The freeze dried beef liver from Alberta is $3 more in price. Bags are the same size. I always get the New Zealand one since it's cheaper, but you would think it would cost more... |
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James Holzhauer is on Jeopardy tonight!
At first break he isn't in the lead. :ohmy: I take that back, of course he is by about $1800. Up $4800 at the end of single Jeopardy. He's killing it, up about $20,000 and a runaway going into final. |
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Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 12759988)
James Holzhauer is on Jeopardy tonight!
At first break he isn't in the lead. :ohmy: I take that back, of course he is by about $1800. Up $4800 at the end of single Jeopardy. He's killing it, up about $20,000 and a runaway going into final. |
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Originally Posted by Teaandtoday5
(Post 12760010)
when I was 10 my teacher (Mr Brackley) was on ‘Bandit’. |
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I'll probably never go again in my lifetime, but at least youtube kind of makes it feel like your there...ha ha
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Jsmith ................. you can't be unhappy about the weather here ........
....... 13 consecutive days without rain in what is usually one of the 2 wettest months of the year!! 13 consecutive evenings of great colourful sunsets, and about the same number of great sunrises |
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I haven't been unhappy with the current weather, its been quite enjoyable the last couple of weeks.
Originally Posted by scilly
(Post 12760627)
Jsmith ................. you can't be unhappy about the weather here ........
....... 13 consecutive days without rain in what is usually one of the 2 wettest months of the year!! 13 consecutive evenings of great colourful sunsets, and about the same number of great sunrises |
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Not your usual story about convicts.
Man in prison sentenced to life with no parole in 1997, collapses in cell in 2015, heart stops, doctors able to revive, prisoner claims he died thus served his sentenced and should be released. Courts do not agree, and man will remain in prison. https://globalnews.ca/news/6144601/l...mP7DtkXF1lptDc |
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Quebec should be cast adrift if this is all they can offer Canada.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50241254 |
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Originally Posted by dave_j
(Post 12760997)
Quebec should be cast adrift if this is all they can offer Canada.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50241254 |
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The Who - Baba O'Riley in 4k |
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Originally Posted by Gordon Barlow
(Post 12759551)
I wonder if any of you are taking cannabis oil - especially now that it's all legal in Canada. It's wonderful for reducing pain, so check it out if you haven't already.
I've been taking CBD oil in capsule form for some 10 months or so due to ongoing back pain - I have two "slipped discs". The capsules have helped a lot in reducing the pain, allowing more mobility, hence more exercise, hence building back stronger muscles. These capsules are not on prescription, so are sourced and paid for out of my own pocket. Having placed my last order, I received an email saying that they were out of stock, blah blah some gremlin in the supply chain, would I accept an alternative capsule? - half the potency, but they would double the number of capsules, so +/- back to my requirement. Their best guess was 8-10 weeks before the original product would be available, so I said ok, let's try with this. The capsules arrived less than 24 hours later, with a complementary gift of 16 CBD plasters. I didn't jump in immediately, but did some reading and found that maximum absorption take up of active ingredient is up to 90% when using plasters, compared to just 60% when using oil/capsules. 10 days in now, I'm seeing a definite improvement. And the plasters come out around 70% cheaper than the capsules for equivalent perceived relief. Trial is ongoing. |
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Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy
(Post 12761377)
I saw this post from Gordon a few days ago, but held off replying as I was undergoing some tests, so didn't want to spoof myself or indeed anyone else.
I've been taking CBD oil in capsule form for some 10 months or so due to ongoing back pain - I have two "slipped discs". The capsules have helped a lot in reducing the pain, allowing more mobility, hence more exercise, hence building back stronger muscles. These capsules are not on prescription, so are sourced and paid for out of my own pocket. Having placed my last order, I received an email saying that they were out of stock, blah blah some gremlin in the supply chain, would I accept an alternative capsule? - half the potency, but they would double the number of capsules, so +/- back to my requirement. Their best guess was 8-10 weeks before the original product would be available, so I said ok, let's try with this. The capsules arrived less than 24 hours later, with a complementary gift of 16 CBD plasters. I didn't jump in immediately, but did some reading and found that maximum absorption take up of active ingredient is up to 90% when using plasters, compared to just 60% when using oil/capsules. 10 days in now, I'm seeing a definite improvement. And the plasters come out around 70% cheaper than the capsules for equivalent perceived relief. Trial is ongoing. Surgeon is trying to avoid another spinal fusion. I have a cervical nerve that has become squashed due to a disc extrusion. Laminectomy surgery didn't help, so now it's a case of seeing if the nerve swelling and inflammation will subside on its own. I absolutely hate taking so many strong drugs, but I also don't fancy my entire cervical spine being fused. That's what will have to happen in 4 months though if the nerve hasn't settled. My docs know that 2 months down the track there's been no improvement at all, because being late with taking the meds by even one hour sees a return of the pain. And it really is unbearable pain. If I was a horse I'd be shot :lol: |
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When gas prices suddenly drop 15+ cents in Vancouver, lines of cars at gas stations....
https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/c...ng_ridiculous/ This line in the photo someone posted isn't even that bad, I was stuck in a traffic jam over summer, one station put their price as 1.40 when everyone else was in the 1.60 range, and the line was so long it went out onto the street almost a block....lol |
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Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12761389)
That's good news BB, I'm really glad to see you're getting some relief from your pain. I discussed a CBD transdermal patch with my doctor, but although she's open to the idea she doesn't feel it will give me the pain relief I currently need, so I'm still on buprenorphine patches plus oral tapentadol, celebrex and a very high dose of gabapentin. Been on these meds for 2 months, and I have up to 4 months to go.
Surgeon is trying to avoid another spinal fusion. I have a cervical nerve that has become squashed due to a disc extrusion. Laminectomy surgery didn't help, so now it's a case of seeing if the nerve swelling and inflammation will subside on its own. I absolutely hate taking so many strong drugs, but I also don't fancy my entire cervical spine being fused. That's what will have to happen in 4 months though if the nerve hasn't settled. My docs know that 2 months down the track there's been no improvement at all, because being late with taking the meds by even one hour sees a return of the pain. And it really is unbearable pain. If I was a horse I'd be shot :lol: My doc back in CH (well, one of them) said that my back was basically buggered - to use the technical term - and very much pooh-poohed my question regarding a potential spinal fuse; I only mentioned it as I remember that it brought my mum back to life big time after so, so many years of absolute agonv. She worked nights for years as an auxiliary nurse in a maternity wing offshoot scary monster building about 5 miles off the main hospital, but it was in in our village, so her commute by bicycle was do-able, kind of. But my doc said no, not for me. Good that you discussed the use of CBD with your doc. :thumb: It can have negative/nullifying effects when taken with other medication. Hang on, I just re-read your post, you said "Surgeon is trying to avoid another spinal fusion." Another? Is this related to the car smash of a while back? Even if you declared yourself horse, best count me out of the shoot squad, my eyesight is really not up to it. Late thought: Would this sub-discussion be better placed in "Fatty livers & gastro thugs" ? I'll hit the report thingy and ask nicely. Even later thought (when in the report thingy page): "Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising messages, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts." So I didn't. :o |
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Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy
(Post 12761413)
Even later thought (when in the report thingy page): "Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising messages, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts."
So I didn't. :o |
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Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 12761435)
Better watch it; they probably have their eye on you now. ;)
<Slinks off to bed humming Martha and the Vandellas Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide...> |
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Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 12761435)
Better watch it; they probably have their eye on you now. ;)
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...24fbec1af3.png
Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy
(Post 12761413)
Late thought: Would this sub-discussion be better placed in "Fatty livers & gastro thugs" ? I'll hit the report thingy and ask nicely. Even later thought (when in the report thingy page): "Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising messages, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts." So I didn't. :o GERD stuff could be moved to the GERD thread too if that seems sensible. This is the Random Stuff thread after all. Let me know |
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Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 12761466)
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...24fbec1af3.png
Yup. This discussion could be laced in the gastro thread or a new thread called cbd oil or something. GERD stuff could be moved to the GERD thread too if that seems sensible. This is the Random Stuff thread after all. Let me know |
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Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy
(Post 12761413)
Cheers spouse of scouse, pain relief is what I'm after these days.
My doc back in CH (well, one of them) said that my back was basically buggered - to use the technical term - and very much pooh-poohed my question regarding a potential spinal fuse; I only mentioned it as I remember that it brought my mum back to life big time after so, so many years of absolute agonv. She worked nights for years as an auxiliary nurse in a maternity wing offshoot scary monster building about 5 miles off the main hospital, but it was in in our village, so her commute by bicycle was do-able, kind of. But my doc said no, not for me. Good that you discussed the use of CBD with your doc. :thumb: It can have negative/nullifying effects when taken with other medication. Hang on, I just re-read your post, you said "Surgeon is trying to avoid another spinal fusion." Another? Is this related to the car smash of a while back? Even if you declared yourself horse, best count me out of the shoot squad, my eyesight is really not up to it. Late thought: Would this sub-discussion be better placed in "Fatty livers & gastro thugs" ? I'll hit the report thingy and ask nicely. Even later thought (when in the report thingy page): "Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising messages, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts." So I didn't. :o Gawd, your poor mum. Nursing is so hard on the spine, I'm glad she finally got some relief. The scary monster building sounds scary and, well, monstrous! I had a cervical spinal fusion after the car accident. My entire cervical spine is like your back, knackered, and every fusion you have further weakens the levels above and below. Think of it as degenerative disc disease on the fastest speed setting. I would never ask anyone I liked to shoot me. Neigh. |
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I think my dad's back took a year or more to fuse on it's own after his car accident. Because it was happening naturally he and his doctor didn't opt for electronic fusion, but he had to wear a brace until it was finished.
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Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 12761495)
I think my dad's back took a year or more to fuse on it's own after his car accident. Because it was happening naturally he and his doctor didn't opt for electronic fusion, but he had to wear a brace until it was finished.
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Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12761498)
That brace must have been uncomfortable for him. Great result in the end though.
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Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 12761501)
Oh yes, the accident happened when he was only 55, and even though he had 36 years service it took 4 years fighting the company to get a full medical pension. That left a lot of time for golf.
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Originally Posted by BEVS
(Post 12761466)
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...24fbec1af3.png
Yup. This discussion could be laced in the gastro thread or a new thread called cbd oil or something. GERD stuff could be moved to the GERD thread too if that seems sensible. This is the Random Stuff thread after all. Let me know
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12761487)
I don't mind where it's put, but I don't have a fatty liver or gastro or GERD problems, and I don't take cannabis products. I suppose we could have a back problems thread but then it's all starting to get a bit ridiculous :lol: I think that random people discussing random issues and random ways to address those issues sits pretty well in a Random Stuff thread.
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Went for a beer this evening. The bartender was completely bald except for a circle on the back of his head.
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