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Rufs
You are not encouraging me!!!! I think the NHS only does regular knee replacements when for many a partial one would be enough. Your current time scale fits in with the colleague I mentioned and she felt she could not wait another two years.
Several years ago I had an arthroscopy on my right knee and had to go through physio with that and it can be uncomfortable, goodness knows what its like with a replacement. It strikes me that if I end up with stiff knees I am only marginally better off than I am now. I have used the gels but don't find them particularly effective. Naproxen is more effective, but probably not so good in the long term?
David
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Thank you WN, it’s not been the easiest for you health wise either lately. The Dr operating also does NHS and if she had waited it would have been him doing it then as well. He said as she is so bad if he could have bumped her up the list he would have but he’s not allowed to use his discretion anymore. Also said he doesn’t know what the NHS is coming to.
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Oh brue 😱😱😱😱. I do hope they've not done too much damage to your wonderful garden. Sounds like an awful journey and I hope you hadn't planned much of an explore today..... Safe onward travels
DEBSC I do hope the operation will be a success for your daughter. It sounds like it could make such a wonderful difference to your whole family.
Milliehull yesterday's rain must have been very localised. There were times here when I expected some moisture but it didn't materialise. We had one shower, gentle - heavy - then gone, so our garden help was able to carry on. Good tidy of the leylandi hedge, but it needs doing from the other side, so I'll need to ask for access from the school field. We can get over there, the royal we 😉, by ladder but of course its school holidays. I'll do some investigating otherwise it'll have to wait until half term. Previous owner used to do it in the 18 inches of no mans lands between our boundaries and there's a minimum 6 foot drop to get onto no man's land 🤔. However, the decorator who lives 20 mins away to the north, spoke to his wife at lunchtime who said they'd had non stop rain......
Different story today. Raining during the night and hasn't stopped yet. Only good thing, so far, steady and gentle. Fingers crossed 🤞 it gets no worse. So far, again fingers crossed 🤞, no wind not even the breeze we've had for so long.
Made no odds as once I'd walked the Dora, it was indoor work. Cleaning inside windows, good vac through 3 rooms last worked on by decorator and tweaking furniture. Definitely 'faster' if decorator works on more than one room at a time. It doesnt affect us unduly and we've almost finished, 5 weeks so far. Putting back bits. Returning books - why do we have so many?? To open bookshelves. Then removing bureau from the hall ready for his return on Monday. He'll make us - all one colour H/S/L before he leaves until early September.
Hiatus was for bathroom refit which won't happen yet , but some smaller jobs will be done, which were part of the work. Radiator change, boiler service, weeping outside tap will happen. Major work will await healing of the guy's very badly broken right wrist. Not holding my breath as it sounds horrendous. Open fracture and plated. I feel for his wife, she does the admin and has the joy of telling folk. She was most apologetic as she knew we'd been waiting a long time. Can't be changed so no point stressing! The children are concerned they may not get their holiday, starting a few days ago, and OH who's used to being on the go..... Only upside is we are top of the list when he's healed but he doesn't usually do bathrooms in the winter, hence our long wait, concentrating on heating to keep folk warm. Last winter crept right on into the spring plus.
Delighted the forecast is for improving this week. I blame St Swithin 😡🤐. As we head off to Yorkshire with son and grandson this week, DIL should be harvesting but so far....., for a few days. Anyone any suggestions on clothing to pack? Fully loaded car, with toddler and dog - I'm out of practice for those days 🤣
I hope those away aren't fairing too bad. Good time for really chilling if your outfit isn't rocking.
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B2, garden all OK although OH was hoping the grass would be shorter as he couldn't cut the lawns due to bad weather! My aunt once found a dairy herd in her garden, she lived in rural Cheshire near Jodrell Bank and the local cows sank knee deep into everything so we got away lightly. 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑!!
You have been very busy sorting your home, hope you enjoy the holiday!
To others. Sorry to hear of limbs and joints giving pain and discomfort, not surprising results from years of usage but difficult to deal with nonetheless. Take care. Do hope your daughter's op goes well Debsc.
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Yes they did discourage partials on the grounds that they might only last 5 years whereas a full replacement has a life expectancy of 10 yearsfbut .
I spent a lot of money on private physio even today i still go perhaps twice every quarter at £65 per pop, but i have treatment on my hands also after having had a trapeziectomy on both my thumb joints, even tried acupuncture before the replacements which is ok but the benefits only last for 5 days tops, dont be put off, for every one of me there are millions out there that would not be walking today, and my consultant showed me a video of a patient who had refused replacement, you seen folk with extremely bandy legs, that can happen if you opt to tough it out.
Man up
"Several years ago I had an arthroscopy"
my EG daughter went thru this and it was a disaster, yes we were/are a very sporty family so suffer from lots of limb ailments, my GP would not recommend it when i enquired
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"Several years ago I had an arthroscopy"
my EG daughter went thru this and it was a disaster, yes we were/are a very sporty family so suffer from lots of limb ailments, my GP would not recommend it when i enquired
I can't remember off hand how many years ago it was but it must be at least 5. I had read they no longer feel its the right procedure, except maybe for young footballers! I have been doing exercises for years to try and relive the pain and in the main it has tended to work. Problem is that if you get a restless night it can undo all the good. Having had a hip replaced you get a sense of when things are at the point when an operation is needed and I am not quite sure I am at that point yet. Mind you I could change my mind tomorrow
David
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Hi David. I've had both my knees done (and both shoulders). The first one (left knee) was a little more sucessful than the right one. The worst thing is that it is really difficult to knee down once you have had them done. I can manage to kneel, but usually on a padded surface where you can put pressure just below the knee. I take a kneeler with me (with supporting handles, to help me up) when out in the caravan. I do have some mild neuropathy in hands and feet following my second knee replacement, but no-one is saying this is the result of or related to the knee surgery... Fortunately, it doesn't effect me too much.
David
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Garlieston from the harbour with the club site on the left. A stroll after a very good meal at the Harbour Inn.
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A damp day in North East Wales today, but both as bad as others have had by the sounds of it. Wasn't worth doing a lot but did manage a couple of dry walks mixed in with 3 wet ones. Our last night here before we moved short distance to the north. Just hope the ground is not too soft as we are on a grass pitch at the next site.
Sorry read of your travel woes,brue, Hope the rest of your journey is a lot less fraught.
So far we both have avoided any major surgery for replacement parts, fingers cross that continues to be the case, but do feel for those that have had and are having problems with the NHS.
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It appears that sometimes, living on the east coast does have its advantages. Was quite a pleasant day, yesterday - and almost warm. A few spits and spots of rain in the morning but nothing to speak of - and absolutely no wind whatsoever. Even the wind turbines a few miles away up the coast weren't turning which is most unusual in this part of the world!
Got all the gear back into the van after I had stripped it out before it went back to the dealers and the rain we did have on Friday night doesn't seem to have found its way into the van so the fix seems to have worked. Just getting impatient now - waiting to go away in 10 days time.
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The sun has got his hat on hip hip hip hip hooray, done a modest 15k on my bike before breakfast, lets hope that summer is back now
you may catch it rough on the East coast today RR i thought i saw on the weather that the low we had yesterday was moving your way, but then again weather men never seem to get it totally right we had rain for most of yesterday when they predicted it would clear by lunch time, never set foot outside the door 
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We are a few miles inland from you Richard and our weather was surprisingly good too, I even had washing out! The weather a little further up the coast sounded pretty awful though, flooding and torrential rain caused problems in Scarborough,Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay and Saltburn apparently. Hope all ok for everyone now but rather glad we missed that!
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Wow it seems like yesterday's persistent rain has washed the world 🌎. Clear blue skies sun 🌞 ☀️ and a breeze. Just right for my bedding wash.
Our rads were tepid this morning, we never turn the heating off. Outside temperature was 10c. Only 13c now but it's sunny 🌞 ☀️ 😎 😀
Enjoy your day folks
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It's been out turn to use the NHS this month. A week ago my husband was stung by a wasp. He knows he is allergic to bee stings (had a very bad turn a few years ago) but thought he was OK with wasps so carried on working. Until a work placement student noticed he was staggering aand wobbling. We're lucky that we are only 4 miles from a hospital with an Urgent Treatment Centre (formerly full blown A&E), so my son took him down. Connected to a drip for antihistamines and steroid, and observed for an hour. Next day we got two up to date Epipens "just in case".
Then yesterday while milking a newly calved heifer kicked him in the mouth. So back down to the hospital - where he was recognised as having been the week before. He was seen very quickly (maybe because he was in his working clothes!). No real harm done - teeth intact - just a bit of missing lip (so nothing to stitch) and back home with penicillan pills and ointment.
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We are not long home from a nice weekend at Ayr Craigie club site not the best of weather but nice to be away to relax site was very busy. Easy half hour tow home today in bright sunshine lovely day here not a cloud in the sky. Van back in it’s space on the drive although we are planning on heading off again for a couple of nights late this coming week not sure where yet but will be local again it’s nice to have a few sites within an hour from home.
Hope everyone else is having a nice weekend
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Wet day yesterday which was a shame as OHs great grandaughter got married. Not in a church in a hotel. Bride was lovely, 6 bridesmaids 😮 very different to any other wedding I've been to. Lots of hanging about before and after ceremony. Photos took about 2 hours. Everyone was asked not to take any during ceremony and any other photos taken to not put on social media for 24 hrs. Didn't take any group photos just the wedding party. Meal was fine although 1 hr later than indicated due to speeches prior to meal. Hope the catering staff were prepared for that. Lots of long speeches, best one by the best man, who was funny and whitty.
We left at 9pm when lots of the happy couple friends arrived and it got very loud.
Today is dry and the sun is trying to get us warm. Lots of clouds but I've ready been out in the garden for a couple of hours and OH has done a trip to the skip with a trailer full of garden waste. The he has set about giving the trailer some much needed TLC.
Knees and hips, thankfully both of us seem to be OK, just the usual getting older kinds of aches and pains. Since retirement my back has been much better than when I worked so a good there.
DK, in Tayside they will not prescribe anti inflammatories to anyone over 65 years of age. I was on Diclofenic for many years then got changed to Naproxen as they fazed out Diclofenic. Had Naproxen for a few years, didn't find it as good as Diclofenic but it did take the edge off. Now I no longer take anything, just do some simple exercises if feeling tight. I can't take Ibuprofen at all as it upsets my stomach. The gel if you can get 10% helps but the 5% is ineffective.
Still planning on getting away in the MH but weather not playing ball and OH has decided to buy and fit air suspension to the rear of the van 😔
Oh well it is still school holidays so maybe best to wait another week or so.
Hope those away get some decent weather going forward I do believe it's meant to get better.
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Sunshine and showers here, but yesterday was mainly sunny. We were down at DD's for lunch and doing some bits and pieces before they went off to Edinburgh this morning. I hope the cycling events road closures will not have delayed them too much this end, then they have the Festival and Fringe traffic to contend with over there. Somehow I think SIL did not realise that this was not really a good weekend to be out and about when he booked!
However, the school holidays will soon be over in Scotland, Callum has his first day at school on the 16th, and SIL is back at the chalkface on the 14th, so this was really the only weekend they had left to go anywhere. It"s only a 2 night hotel stay, so they are going to be busy with visits planned to the Zoo, the Castle, and a couple of NTS properties.
DD was not that keen on the trip, commenting that the 2 nights plus meals etc was costing more than a week away in the caravan. She much prefers the more laid back holiday in the caravan, and finds hotel stays a hassle with the 2 children.
I fitted in 2 trips to Ayrshire with logs for our son, so at least we can now just about get into the front garden to deal with the sea of weeds, all we need now is the motivation, I am not really big on gardening!
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Goldie, I hope your OH is recovering, two hospital visits sounded one too many!
We managed to do an early visit to the spot I wanted to see near our Lancs CS (but defeated by weather) and then made our onward journey to the Lakes. It's very busy, but it was my bright idea so that's us for a few days. Did have a view but miscalculated how much a big motorhome arriving alongside would block out the scenery.
A few pics of Knott End, Fleetwood and the Lowry statue. I expect some of you will know it but it was new to us...and free car parking was a bonus. The CS was in a residential area but a short walk from the coastal path.
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Fine sunny day here so plenty of washing done and dried.
Also plenty of gardening done, although looking at it you wonder how 2 brown bins are nearly full.
Had an exceptionally long phone call with brother in France.
Big clear out of books but it barely touches the amount needed to be shifted.
Sorry to hear of Goldie's OH keeping their local A&E busy. Is his bee/wasp problem a recent one Goldie? I've heard of people developing a reaction to stings later in life. I've been stung a few times but only have the usual shivers afterwards.
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Glorious summer on the Mull of Galloway. Recommend the trip up the lighthouse.
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And I'd forgotten how lovely and peaceful Port Logan was
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Bright, sunny day here which makes a nice change. It was very chilly first thing though. I am now at the hospital waiting while OH has an MRI scan. A strange day and time but I suppose they are trying to catch up. I am the only person in a very large waiting room so it is a bit eerie!
Sorry to hear about Goldie's OH's 2 trips to A&E. but pleased to hear he had good treatment. Hope all is well now.
brue pleased to hear that you got away and that you managed the trip that you wanted. A pity about the large MH spoiling your view. When we were on a site in France some years ago a large Winnibego parked next to us and blocked both the view and the sun 😡
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Tammygirl said:- DK, in Tayside they will not prescribe anti inflammatories to anyone over 65 years of age. I was on Diclofenic for many years then got changed to Naproxen as they fazed out Diclofenic. Had Naproxen for a few years, didn't find it as good as Diclofenic but it did take the edge off. Now I no longer take anything, just do some simple exercises if feeling tight. I can't take Ibuprofen at all as it upsets my stomach. The gel if you can get 10% helps but the 5% is ineffective.
TG
Before I had my hip operation I was on Diclofenac which was very effective but as you say they won't give it to older people now. I don't take Naproxen everyday, only if pain and stiffness gets too much and then I will take it for a day or two. I also have to take Lansoprazole which protects the tummy. Exercise and movement are usually the best at overcoming the pain but it does depend on how bad it is. Also an ice pack is also very effective, if a bit short lived!
David
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DK, I can't get Naproxen anymore either, wish I could because there are times I would take it if I had it. Strange that Naproxen and Diclofenic don't upset me at all but anything more than a couple of doses of ibuprofen and I have trouble even if I take the Omeprazol that I have.
I spoke to soon about a nice sunny day, managed to get OH to give me a hand taking out a bush I no longer wanted. Half way through the heavens opened and we got an almighty deluge. More like a monsoon than a shower. Path outside the house was flooded we had a river flowing down the street, then it just stopped, 5 mins later sun was out again. Was only localised as my sister 7 miles away never had any rain at all.
Bush having to wait until tomorrow now to be removed everything soaking wet.
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The hotel stay by the family is not going too well. They ordered a cot for Nathan, but it turned out to be only a small cot, not what he is used to as at home he has a larger cot bed, and does rummage around quite a bit in the night, even ending up turned 180 degrees,
They have put him in the alternative folding bed, supposedly coralled by the side of the supplied cot, but he has rolled out and ended up under the bed!
OH did ask before they departed if they had packed the bed guard they use in our caravan, but they thought having ordered a cot, things would be Ok.
OH was sceptical, but they did not listen. Talking about having to buy a bed guard, which is silly. Have suggested they just put Nathan's mattress on the floor, not far to fall!
No much wonder DD would prefer to be in the caravan!!
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A mainly dry and sunny day, although I got a bit damp from a short shower when out with Flyte just before we left the site. Moved all of 17 mls to another new to us CL near Chirk. A bit different from the last one being all grass but with a shallow slope so no problem getting on considering the rain.
Glad to read that your OH is fine after his hospital visits Goldie..We
Enjoy your stay in the Lakes, brue.
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Question.....why can older people not be prescribed Diclofenic or Naproxen?
I do not have either prescribed, bur am now starting to have pains in my hand joints. Hips and knees are OK, but back gets sore easily.
OH has Omeprazol prescribed, but nothing else, but does regularly take paracetamol for very bad pain in her (replaced) shoulder ( back in 2015) and more recently in her hand joints. She was prescribed cocodamol, but cannot take it as it makes her constipated.
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Kj
The problem, particularly with Diclofenac is that prolonged use can cause heart problems which puts older people more at risk and its not too kind the the tummy either. I think Naproxen is similar but the problem is that other pain killers are not as effective. When prescribed either of those two medications they act on the inflammation in the joint that causes the pain. They work in a similar way to Ibuprofen but the latter is not as strong. Might your wife benefit from Ibuprofen Gel? If the gel works for you its not so consequential to the body as taking oral medication. Don't forget an ice pack can give some relief as well. Obviously if any pain is ongoing and causing problems it needs discussing with your GP.
For hand pain you could always try physio gloves which are fingerless but provide support to the joints. They act a bit like wearing a support on the knee.
David
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Great morning again, looks like grass needs cutting again.
personally i think a lot of what is perscribed or we buy as a fix or relief from muscular pain, is only as good as you think it is. I have tried a lot of so called Homeopathic medicine over the years at great cost, i am currently using a nerve dermal patch that is supposed to be good for sciaticure etc, works fine when you first start to use them or you think they do, but then as time goes on the novelty wears off and you think why did i just waste my money, i also have one of those foot massage massage machines as advertised by Ian Botham, what a load of twaddle, it is parked behind my desk never used it for months, the only thing i have taken regularly for years, and i think it works, is Aspall raw organic apple cyder vinegar, 3 cap fulls with same amount of water before breakfast, it is an acquired taste, but never have tummy problems.
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At last the sun is shining and we have a plan. We've about 50 acres of grass to get in (for clamp silage) - and a deadline. Our son is going on holiday next week and though husband and grandson can mange perfectly well without him, we need all three of them for silaging.
Husband Henry is coping with his brush with a cow's foot (drinking through a straw) and is avoiding wasps and bees.
Me? I'm just keeping the fridge and cake tins full with food to put in lunch boxes. And paying the occassional bill.
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