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Post by cubby on Nov 20, 2021 21:05:56 GMT
I had blood taken twice in the space of 24 hours, the first private and the second at my local GP. I'm really not keen on needles so I was a bit apprehensive about it, especially twice in such a short time.
The first time the nurse asked me loads of questions, took really good care and checked I was okay. Afterwards I got light headed and she had to lie me down and get me a biscuit. Then she asked me to sit in the waiting area for 15 minutes just to be sure I was fine.
The next day the NHS nurse asked me which arm and jabbed the syringe in as soon as I said "left", swiftly took 3 vials and told me I could go now, all in the space of 30 seconds. But that time I felt fine. Didn't get a biscuit or anything...
It's weird, the overly attentive approach probably didn't help and may have caused the light headedness, as it made me think about it all a lot more. Whereas the indifferent approach probably helped as I had no time to worry about it, but I felt like I should have had a pat on the head at the very least.
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Post by Techno Hippy on Nov 20, 2021 21:31:53 GMT
Brings patriotic tears to my eyes...
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Post by Sarfrin on Nov 20, 2021 21:36:42 GMT
The next day the NHS nurse asked me which arm and jabbed the syringe in as soon as I said "left", swiftly took 3 vials and told me I could go now, all in the space of 30 seconds. But that time I felt fine. Didn't get a biscuit or anything... That is impressive skills to be fair. It usually takes them a bit of time to find a vein when I do it. |
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Post by cubby on Nov 20, 2021 21:39:50 GMT
Apparently I have good veins.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 21:41:17 GMT
Coincidentally enough, I had blood taken earlier this week too.
I was "lucky" that as I told her to use my left arm, I whacked my left elbow into a soap dispenser which bloody hurt, but which also numbed the arm quite nicely. I didn't feel a thing... Elbow pain aside.
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Post by dfunked on Nov 20, 2021 21:42:01 GMT
I had some bloods taken the other day and finally managed to get over the being afraid of needles thing. Feels like it's been entirely in my head all along. I just looked straight at it as it went in and realised I've been afraid of needles for no good reason for decades.
Was still a bit weird seeing blood gush out of me so quickly mind you.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 21:44:03 GMT
I give blood regularly and they always jab it in quick. Its far better that way. I'm not bad with needles but get quite apprehensive so it's better to get it stuck in quick.
Actually got a wee pinbadge the other night for giving 10 donations. I was very chuffed with it like the sad bastard I am.
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Post by Lizard on Dec 1, 2021 8:14:03 GMT
I fell over. Like a complete cabbage too. I was jogging lightly towards my waiting lift when my ankle locked and down I went. Grazed my knee, damaged my trousers and seem to have 'twisted' my elbow/forearm, and it's quite painful.
Had the ice on it and will see what it's like in the morning. Had nerve and muscle trouble in my neck, shoulder, arm and wrist for years, but being a Brave Little Soldier I have never done much about it. Really know I should though.
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Post by Nemesis on Dec 3, 2021 16:53:22 GMT
Stubbed my toe on the corner of a wall at home not paying attention and that boy has turned a wicked colour. Suspect it’s a break, but went to work anyway and I’ve been Full Igor all day with it. Feet up tomorrow and ice packs. It’s the small toe so I suspect it’s a strap to the next one and carry on.
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Post by anephric on Dec 3, 2021 16:56:22 GMT
My left shoulder's fucked again after having surgery on it two years ago (just pre-Covid). I'm in a fair old bit of pain and dreading trying to get the same surgery on the NHS in these times. I had to push and beg and whinge before.
I have private medical cover now, but it's not included as it's a pre-existing injury.
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Post by freddiemercurystwin on Dec 3, 2021 17:05:22 GMT
Stubbed my toe on the corner of a wall at home not paying attention and that boy has turned a wicked colour. Suspect it’s a break, but went to work anyway and I’ve been Full Igor all day with it. Feet up tomorrow and ice packs. It’s the small toe so I suspect it’s a strap to the next one and carry on. So tomorrow you'll be wearing a strap-on? |
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Post by freddiemercurystwin on Dec 3, 2021 17:08:36 GMT
My left shoulder's fucked again after having surgery on it two years ago (just pre-Covid). I'm in a fair old bit of pain and dreading trying to get the same surgery on the NHS in these times. I had to push and beg and whinge before. I have private medical cover now, but it's not included as it's a pre-existing injury. I had a Frozen shoulder a few years back, I was put forward for surgery and ended up getting the OP done at a local private hospital (under the NHS), literally like a five star hotel. Incredible! |
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Post by Dougs on Dec 3, 2021 17:12:26 GMT
Both my rotator cuffs are a bit fucked too. Had 2 injections on 1 and it's ok. Useable now but still weak as piss. The other one I've not followed up as it was a ballache before. Am trying to remember to do the same exercises as before and see if it improves.
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Post by anephric on Dec 3, 2021 18:14:50 GMT
My left shoulder's fucked again after having surgery on it two years ago (just pre-Covid). I'm in a fair old bit of pain and dreading trying to get the same surgery on the NHS in these times. I had to push and beg and whinge before. I have private medical cover now, but it's not included as it's a pre-existing injury. I had a Frozen shoulder a few years back, I was put forward for surgery and ended up getting the OP done at a local private hospital (under the NHS), literally like a five star hotel. Incredible! Yeah, my original op, I got the choice of the local NHS or a Nuffield private that was closer. Obviously I went for the Nuffield. The specialist was great and the after-op pain management far better than other victims I know who've had NHS ops recently and been sent home with ibuprofen. I had morphine and all sorts, bloody brilliant. On a side note, I can see how people could easily get addicted to painkillers as I felt great for the first time in fucking years on that cocktail of narcotics. |
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Post by anephric on Dec 3, 2021 18:20:38 GMT
I've been self-funding some eye treatment not covered by my private medical recently too (what does my cover actually fucking cover - not much!).
The difference between the NHS opthalmology clinic, which was like something out of Soviet Russia with queuing to match and then a five minute appt and fuck off, won't you, for three months, and the three hours I had with two different specialists faffing over me at a Spire hospital was pretty amazing. But then, I'm paying for their Mercedes.
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Post by Sarfrin on Dec 3, 2021 20:05:21 GMT
I've been self-funding some eye treatment not covered by my private medical recently too (what does my cover actually fucking cover - not much!). The difference between the NHS opthalmology clinic, which was like something out of Soviet Russia with queuing to match and then a five minute appt and fuck off, won't you, for three months, and the three hours I had with two different specialists faffing over me at a Spire hospital was pretty amazing. But then, I'm paying for their Mercedes. To be fair, they probably didn't have another 300 patients to see before the end of the day because budget cuts meant they were doing the work of 3 people with no extra pay. Sometimes being able to do the job properly for a reasonable wage is enough of an incentive. |
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Post by Nemesis on Dec 3, 2021 20:07:37 GMT
Stubbed my toe on the corner of a wall at home not paying attention and that boy has turned a wicked colour. Suspect it’s a break, but went to work anyway and I’ve been Full Igor all day with it. Feet up tomorrow and ice packs. It’s the small toe so I suspect it’s a strap to the next one and carry on. So tomorrow you'll be wearing a strap-on? Well it IS the weekend ! |
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Post by anephric on Dec 3, 2021 20:45:42 GMT
I've been self-funding some eye treatment not covered by my private medical recently too (what does my cover actually fucking cover - not much!). The difference between the NHS opthalmology clinic, which was like something out of Soviet Russia with queuing to match and then a five minute appt and fuck off, won't you, for three months, and the three hours I had with two different specialists faffing over me at a Spire hospital was pretty amazing. But then, I'm paying for their Mercedes. To be fair, they probably didn't have another 300 patients to see before the end of the day because budget cuts meant they were doing the work of 3 people with no extra pay. Sometimes being able to do the job properly for a reasonable wage is enough of an incentive. Oh I know, my missus works for the NHS. But still, it was nice. |
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Post by anephric on Dec 3, 2021 20:46:01 GMT
But expensive.
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Post by Danno on Dec 3, 2021 21:00:24 GMT
'Free at the point of [where you won't want to] use [it]'
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Post by Sarfrin on Dec 3, 2021 21:03:20 GMT
To be fair, they probably didn't have another 300 patients to see before the end of the day because budget cuts meant they were doing the work of 3 people with no extra pay. Sometimes being able to do the job properly for a reasonable wage is enough of an incentive. Oh I know, my missus works for the NHS. But still, it was nice. I got put on an ex private ward on day 5 of my 'waiting to get a stent after a heart attack' adventure during COVID. Very different standard of accommodation. |
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Post by Vortex on Dec 3, 2021 21:09:59 GMT
Just noticed i seem to have lost a wee corner of a wisdom tooth. I was just at the dentist for a check up (got the thumbs up from that). Now it'll probably take ages to get an appointment.  I'll struggle on though, cos I'm a brave little soldier. Unless it starts to hurt. 🥲 |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2021 21:24:59 GMT
Which it will.
Teeth don't tend to come with optional extras. ☹️
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Post by X201 on Dec 5, 2021 13:46:40 GMT
Just noticed i seem to have lost a wee corner of a wisdom tooth. I was just at the dentist for a check up (got the thumbs up from that). Now it'll probably take ages to get an appointment. I'll struggle on though, cos I'm a brave little soldier. Unless it starts to hurt. 🥲 If it involves Maxillo Facial at the hospital, expect 3 months for the initial examination followed by up to four months for actual treatment (depending on urgency of situation) |
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Post by Vortex on Dec 5, 2021 14:51:51 GMT
I doubt it will need max&fax.
I have been there though, for an impacted wisdom tooth extraction about 20 years ago.
45min of drilling into my jaw to dig the fucker out (with bit of jaw bone still attached when they eventually dug it out).
Not pleasant.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2021 15:17:14 GMT
Had a blood test last week, results back today. High bilirubin in my blood. Been having pain down my side for ages (been diagnosed with a hernia a few years back and think it's related to that) but never got a doctor who would give me a straight answer. Already had an ultrasound of my kidneys which showed nothing but got to get my liver and gallbaldder ultrasounded as well now. One of these blood tests is to do more exploration of this issue and the other one is to try and see if my shite hands is raynauds or not and to rule out other causes.
I'm falling apart.
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Post by jellyhead on Dec 7, 2021 15:22:40 GMT
oh, well that sucks. Best wishes, wunty.
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Post by freddiemercurystwin on Dec 7, 2021 15:26:27 GMT
Be brave wunty, we're all falling apart. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2021 15:29:00 GMT
Thanks chaps. Yes, we are.
I feel alright generally tbh, but would like to know what's going on in my workings.
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Post by dogbot on Dec 7, 2021 15:30:59 GMT
Sympathies, Wunty. Hope you're ok. Personally, just back from an MRI. I have apparently re-torn my right ACL. Joy. This may be the end of my football career.  |
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