P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?

[Eddie99]

Well, we’ve done it

Bought our caravan on the coast - but not absolutely on the coast.  Our view from the decking, as we sip our sundowner tipples, will be rural.

Due to be delivered in February, ready for the start of the season in March

I’ll be able to while away the winter closing doormats and tea towels for the van! 😂

[grapau27]

2 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

Well, we’ve done it

Bought our caravan on the coast - but not absolutely on the coast.  Our view from the decking, as we sip our sundowner tipples, will be rural.

Due to be delivered in February, ready for the start of the season in March

I’ll be able to while away the winter closing doormats and tea towels for the van! 😂

Great news Eddie.

I hope you and your family have lots of happiness in your caravan, it sounds like it is going to be in a lovely location.

Graham.

[Eddie99]

Thank you Graham

[mercury7289]

4 hours ago, wowzz said:

I'm a complete wreck when it comes to dentists, and apart from an extraction in Spain, aided by valium, I haven't really seen a dentist for almost 20 years. When we returned to the UK I did register at the local dentist, but the dentist couldn't even do a quick check, as I kept gagging and coughing.

However, I'm pretty sure that I will need some work done sooner or later.  So, my question  is, has anyone out there had dental work done under sedation? There appears to be two types: gas and air, or intravenous drip. If anyone could give me their experiences I would be extremely grateful.

(And yes, I know I'm an elderly man, and shouldn't be such a wimp!) 

Wowzz

 

Had gas as a youngster twice, fear was a great problem. Decided to face it head on and accept the injections,sometimes uncomfortable but easily manageable, especially when having my hand held by a pretty nurse.I have no fears going these days.

Edited October 8, 2020 by mercury7289

[Adawn47]

3 hours ago, wowzz said:

I'm a complete wreck when it comes to dentists, and apart from an extraction in Spain, aided by valium, I haven't really seen a dentist for almost 20 years. When we returned to the UK I did register at the local dentist, but the dentist couldn't even do a quick check, as I kept gagging and coughing.

However, I'm pretty sure that I will need some work done sooner or later.  So, my question  is, has anyone out there had dental work done under sedation? There appears to be two types: gas and air, or intravenous drip. If anyone could give me their experiences I would be extremely grateful.

(And yes, I know I'm an elderly man, and shouldn't be such a wimp!) 

The first thing I have to say wowzz is, you are not a wimp.  It's a genuine phobia. A lot of people in our age group have the same fear and I put it down to the school or clinic dentist when we were younger, I know it was for me. If you need some help to calm you down then your dentist can help, but if you also talk to him openly and explain exactly how you feel and the issues your having he will be able to put your fears to rest. 

Avril

[mercury7289]

1 hour ago, Eddie99 said:

Well, we’ve done it

Bought our caravan on the coast - but not absolutely on the coast.  Our view from the decking, as we sip our sundowner tipples, will be rural.

Due to be delivered in February, ready for the start of the season in March

I’ll be able to while away the winter closing doormats and tea towels for the van! 😂

Enjoy, we have for the last 26 years. Owned several in the same place and on the same plot.

[Eddie99]

Thank you

[indiana123]

Our GP comes on the phone and says "Hiya V how yer doin".. he tries to be your best mate.

 

Anyway, I was suffering greatly with stabbing pains in my back every 40 seconds, It was relentless  Surgery closed so OH rang 111 and they said they were sending  an ambulance as they thought it was probably another heart attack..luckily it wasn't so I told them I would speak to my GP.

 

His first comment was "Well you must have known it wasn't a heart attack on the right.  Surely he knows that women (mostly) can have a raft of symptoms.  I had no chest pain with my heart attack.

 

He suggested Voltarol and Paracetamol.  Most know  its best not to take Voltarol with heart problems.  They didn't even touch the pain.

 

I paid and went to the Physio guy and within 20 minutes he diagnosed locked ribs and after three weeks of manipulations and massage I was discharged today.  Its amazing.

[wowzz]

1 hour ago, mercury7289 said:

Wowzz

 

Had gas as a youngster twice, fear was a great problem. Decided to face it head on and accept the injections,sometimes uncomfortable but easily manageable, especially when having my hand held by a pretty nurse.I have no fears going these days.

Thanks Mercury, but I can't keep my mouth wide open enough for an injection to be given. Silly really,  because when I was young, I had no problems at all. The gag reflex seems to have crept up on me in my late 40s.

On the bright side, I haven't had to pay a dentist for almost 20 years!

[kalos]

5 minutes ago, indiana123 said:

OH rang 111 and they said they were sending  an ambulance as they thought it was probably another heart attack..luckily it wasn't so I told them I would speak to my GP.

His first comment was "Well you must have known it wasn't a heart attack on the right. "

 

That comment just makes me shake my head that your doctor came out with such a statement .

Last year I was taken into hospital with a unknown reason for a severe pain in my right lower rib .

They found a abnormal heartbeat and tested my bloods for heart attack ,nothing but treat me as

a heart patient until a cardio specialist could see me . Two weeks later after angioplasty it was 

discovered I had heart failure . No symptoms, no heart attack and they never found the reason for

the rib pain .

I was told by a professor in all things cardio " It's your body and knowing what we know about your 

condition and your  heart Glyceryl spray does not take any severe pain away , you phone for emergency help ."

When it comes to a heart attack , you have been there once so you did the right thing .

Take care ,not chances if a pain is severe and worries you . If your doctor wants to sneer "you should have known ."

then that's his problem . You take good care of yourself, better safe than sorry .

[indiana123]

Thank you Kalos.

 

My physio is a no nonsense ex Army man, very straight talking but nice with it.. he helped me walk better and gave me confidence after last year's terrible accident with the lift door.... so the money spent this time was money absolutely well spent.

 

I think I'm falling to bits!!🤣

 

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, kalos said:

 

That comment just makes me shake my head that your doctor came out with such a statement .

Last year I was taken into hospital with a unknown reason for a severe pain in my right lower rib .

They found a abnormal heartbeat and tested my bloods for heart attack ,nothing but treat me as

a heart patient until a cardio specialist could see me . Two weeks later after angioplasty it was 

discovered I had heart failure . No symptoms, no heart attack and they never found the reason for

the rib pain .

I was told by a professor in all things cardio " It's your body and knowing what we know about your 

condition and your  heart Glyceryl spray does not take any severe pain away , you phone for emergency help ."

When it comes to a heart attack , you have been there once so you did the right thing .

Take care ,not chances if a pain is severe and worries you . If your doctor wants to sneer "you should have known ."

then that's his problem . You take good care of yourself, better safe than sorry .

Great advice and that doctor sneering was terrible.

My NSTEMI (mild heart attack) was caused by a partial blockage in the circumflex artery which is known not to show classic heart attack symptoms as it goes around the back of your heart.

I just had a strange feeling at the top of my ribs I had never experienced before so went to my doctor's who sent me to A&E.

 

 

Edited October 8, 2020 by grapau27

[mercury7289]

1 hour ago, wowzz said:

Thanks Mercury, but I can't keep my mouth wide open enough for an injection to be given. Silly really,  because when I was young, I had no problems at all. The gag reflex seems to have crept up on me in my late 40s.

On the bright side, I haven't had to pay a dentist for almost 20 years!

Wowzz

You do not have to these days,they have a gadget with keeps it open for you so no gagging!

 

Think car jack,but much, much smaller

[wowzz]

26 minutes ago, mercury7289 said:

Wowzz

You do not have to these days,they have a gadget with keeps it open for you so no gagging!

 

Think car jack,but much, much smaller

Sorry Mercury, no way that is happening! I'd have a panic attack just thinking about it. 

[indiana123]

One of my early memories is  of that rubber thing coming towards my mouth in the dentists.  Eeek that smell of the gas.. and the blowing noise.  Luckily I'm not scared of the Dentists but  that memory makes me shudder.

[grapau27]

8 hours ago, indiana123 said:

One of my early memories is  of that rubber thing coming towards my mouth in the dentists.  Eeek that smell of the gas.. and the blowing noise.  Luckily I'm not scared of the Dentists but  that memory makes me shudder.

Yes I remember that horrible smell too and the mask.

 

[brian1]

9 hours ago, mercury7289 said:

Wowzz

You do not have to these days,they have a gadget with keeps it open for you so no gagging!

 

Think car jack,but much, much smaller

Bottle or trolley?Trolley is a lot quicker,perhaps we can book him into Halfords or Quik fit for a check up.

[brian1]

My OH had a wisdom tooth out over here a couple of years ago.Our friends recommended this plush clinic,I thought this is going to cost.She had an xray and a skull scan,a dentist,doctor and nurse done the job,stitches after and just for luck a bloke ran in and jabbed a needle of antibiotics in her backside.When she had the stitches out the following week,the total bill was 150Euro.

[ann141]

16 hours ago, wowzz said:

I'm a complete wreck when it comes to dentists, and apart from an extraction in Spain, aided by valium, I haven't really seen a dentist for almost 20 years. When we returned to the UK I did register at the local dentist, but the dentist couldn't even do a quick check, as I kept gagging and coughing.

However, I'm pretty sure that I will need some work done sooner or later.  So, my question  is, has anyone out there had dental work done under sedation? There appears to be two types: gas and air, or intravenous drip. If anyone could give me their experiences I would be extremely grateful.

(And yes, I know I'm an elderly man, and shouldn't be such a wimp!) 

My brother in law who is a doctor hadn't been to the dentist for 20 years because of his fear but eventually went and now is happy to go regularly.I had sedation about 40 years ago .I think it was an intravenous drip probably of Valium but haven't neede anything since.I suggest you find a dentist who specialises in sedation and discuss with them.You could probably get a small dose of Valium from your GP but 2mg which I am prescribed for flying hardly touches me and I think the dentist would be able to give you a one off higher dose as a drip. I also have a problem with gagging because of a reflux acid problem and find it is worse if I am anxious.I think if you were relaxed with the aid of Valium or similar it would help.

[Eddie99]

Mine was just an I/v injection.  No drip.  No worries

[kalos]

I really feel for people with phobias and a dentist can be a real worry to some.

To reassure people I tell them how highly trained they are .

I even knew a dentist who went on to become a brain surgeon ! ...

... The Drill Slipped 

 

 

 

          

[terrierjohn]

Shock news in this mornings Daily Wail, you live longer with Covid19 than without. The average age of people dying from covid is 82.4, whereas the average age of non covid deaths is 81.5.

[wowzz]

1 minute ago, terrierjohn said:

Shock news in this mornings Daily Wail, you live longer with Covid19 than without. The average age of people dying from covid is 82.4, whereas the average age of non covid deaths is 81.5.

The actuaries amongst us will be able to explain it more clearly, but isnt it something to do with age cohorts? 

[wowzz]

Actually, isn't the real reason because CV19 decimated the care home community, which had a greater prevalence of "old" old people.

[terrierjohn]

17 minutes ago, wowzz said:

The actuaries amongst us will be able to explain it more clearly, but isnt it something to do with age cohorts? 

Wowzz, I am not sure of the connection between Baby Boomers, and Covid Casualties, but I guess someone will be along shortly to explain it to me.