How are you all?

[indiana123]

I have mine in Superdrug.

 

Our surgery always seem quite late with flu jab appointments.

 

I was just walking round Superdrug and the pharmacist asked if I had had my jab.  She offered it to me there and then.  My OH wouldn't believe me when I came out 

[Adawn47]

3 hours ago, AnnieC said:

Out of interest, is anyone under 65 on here (or their offspring/grandchildren) 

My daughter is 52 and isn't shielding, even though she has asthma and is diabetic. When she went to her GP last week for her bloods done the nurse gave her both a flu and pneumonia jab.

Avril

[Adawn47]

57 minutes ago, ann141 said:

Thank you. That's useful to know.I may well book an appointment at Boots so I don't have to wait until October or November

Get in touch with Boots to register your intent. I had an email a couple of weeks ago to ask us to do that so they could get enough vaccine in. I think they are  starting to take appointments at end of August or early September. 

Avril

[ann141]

45 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

Get in touch with Boots to register your intent. I had an email a couple of weeks ago to ask us to do that so they could get enough vaccine in. I think they are  starting to take appointments at end of August or early September. 

Avril

Thanks.I have looked online and the next free appointment is 24 September so I may go for that

[brian1]

14 hours ago, grapau27 said:

My late mam always used

Bisodol tablets.

On the rare occasion I needed something they work exceptionally well.

 

LOL,I used to live on them until I lost weight.I had the same symptons as Damian as well as heartburn.I've got 20 boxes over here going out of date now.Simple dietary changes like cutting down on bread helps a lot.

[brian1]

13 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Liverpool One is nice.

There are several restaurants on the roof terrace and a large recreation area there too.

The last home Paul McCartney lived in Liverpool where lots of there songs were written is owned by the National Trust.

That looks like your average council house.It must be weird living next door with all those tourists trapsing thru your front gate.

[AndyMichelle]

1 hour ago, brian1 said:

That looks like your average council house.It must be weird living next door with all those tourists trapsing thru your front gate.

Put an old car on ramps in the garden Brian and it could be Dagenham... 😊

[terrierjohn]

3 hours ago, brian1 said:

LOL,I used to live on them until I lost weight.I had the same symptons as Damian as well as heartburn.I've got 20 boxes over here going out of date now.Simple dietary changes like cutting down on bread helps a lot.

It also helps to reduce heartburn if you eat more slowly, and chew your food fully, or at least it seems to have helped me.

[Adawn47]

22 minutes ago, terrierjohn said:

It also helps to reduce heartburn if you eat more slowly, and chew your food fully, or at least it seems to have helped me.

Also not eating before bed. We used to love a digestive biscuit with our cocoa, but not anymore.

Avril

[Eddie99]

Chew a tooth whitening gum.  The chewing action helps in itself and the ?bicarb? whitening agent neutralises excess acid.

 

Don’t eat within 3 hours of bedtime; don’t have heavy meals; beware fatty foods - all the same boring warnings.  🙄 You’re joining us old(er) people Damian 🙂. Don’t suppose you’ve had ‘cruise cough’ or a sore throat or nasty taste in your mouth?  All symptoms too.  LPR is the abbreviation for the medical term.  Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux.  Sounds posher than heartburn 🙂. Heartburn/indigestion not necessarily a symptom though

 

You can now buy fairly low-dose “...prazole” medication, as Nexium or a Gaviscon equivalent, whose name escapes me - possibly Gavium or Guardium.  That’s just a one a day tablet, timing of taking which is important- ask Google - which should sort it ‘for good’ for a while.  You could consider doing a fortnight on it, shouldn’t do any harm; might do enormous good.

Oh dear - this could be my specialist subject on Mastermind 😀

Hope you’re feeling better

 

[AnnieC]

44 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

Also not eating before bed. We used to love a digestive biscuit with our cocoa, but not anymore.

Avril

Wow, life in the fast lane, Avril.🤣

[brian1]

3 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

Put an old car on ramps in the garden Brian and it could be Dagenham... 😊

Or Collier Row.lol.

[AndyMichelle]

2 minutes ago, brian1 said:

Or Collier Row.lol.

Yep, that was the view from my window growing up... 

[brian1]

2 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

Yep, that was the view from my window growing up... 

And mine,actually that Liverpool gaf looks quite posh.

[brian1]

1 hour ago, terrierjohn said:

It also helps to reduce heartburn if you eat more slowly, and chew your food fully, or at least it seems to have helped me.

Had my first bout of heartburn this week since the family have been over.Eating out later and more often with more carbs than usual.

[Adawn47]

31 minutes ago, AnnieC said:

Wow, life in the fast lane, Avril.🤣

I know Annie, I really ought to try and tone it down a bit now I'm getting a bit long in the tooth. Maybe an evening JD would be more suitable at my age. 😉🥃

Avril

[wowzz]

11 hours ago, Adawn47 said:

I know Annie, I really ought to try and tone it down a bit now I'm getting a bit long in the tooth. Maybe an evening JD would be more suitable at my age. 😉🥃

Avril

Can't beat a taste of Jack in the evening, so I'm told!

[DamianG]

21 hours ago, Eddie99 said:

Chew a tooth whitening gum.  The chewing action helps in itself and the ?bicarb? whitening agent neutralises excess acid.

 

Don’t eat within 3 hours of bedtime; don’t have heavy meals; beware fatty foods - all the same boring warnings.  🙄 You’re joining us old(er) people Damian 🙂. Don’t suppose you’ve had ‘cruise cough’ or a sore throat or nasty taste in your mouth?  All symptoms too.  LPR is the abbreviation for the medical term.  Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux.  Sounds posher than heartburn 🙂. Heartburn/indigestion not necessarily a symptom though

 

You can now buy fairly low-dose “...prazole” medication, as Nexium or a Gaviscon equivalent, whose name escapes me - possibly Gavium or Guardium.  That’s just a one a day tablet, timing of taking which is important- ask Google - which should sort it ‘for good’ for a while.  You could consider doing a fortnight on it, shouldn’t do any harm; might do enormous good.

Oh dear - this could be my specialist subject on Mastermind 😀

Hope you’re feeling better

 

 

Yes, I'm much better thanks, not quite 100% but getting there. Liquid Gaviscon, change of pillows, hot bath, lighter food choices etc. have made a difference. All commonsense stuff I suppose but sometimes you need to hear it from someone else which is why I posted and I appreciate all the responses.

 

I'm going to follow up with the GP tomorrow. I am allergic to antibiotics and aside from that on the very few occasions I've had prescribed medication if there is a potential side-effect then I get it. Depression, constipation, loss of taste...you name it. Because of that I am very anti-medication for myself if I can help it but I am very aware how important it is for other members of my family so I'll see what the doctor says tomorrow.

 

Thanks again everyone.

 

 

 

[Vampiress88]

I think my dog is deteriorating fast. Just not sure what to do really. 

[grapau27]

17 minutes ago, DamianG said:

 

Yes, I'm much better thanks, not quite 100% but getting there. Liquid Gaviscon, change of pillows, hot bath, lighter food choices etc. have made a difference. All commonsense stuff I suppose but sometimes you need to hear it from someone else which is why I posted and I appreciate all the responses.

 

I'm going to follow up with the GP tomorrow. I am allergic to antibiotics and aside from that on the very few occasions I've had prescribed medication if there is a potential side-effect then I get it. Depression, constipation, loss of taste...you name it. Because of that I am very anti-medication for myself if I can help it but I am very aware how important it is for other members of my family so I'll see what the doctor says tomorrow.

 

Thanks again everyone.

 

 

 

Lansoprazole is often prescribed to reduce acid production.

Tomatoes are best avoided.

Good luck with your doctor's appointment Damian.

[Eddie99]

😢

Vamps

If you think he is in pain or distress, he needs the vet

If you think his time is approaching but that he is comfortable, I think he will appreciate being in his home close to those he loves.

Be patient if he has accidents

I don’t envy you;  it’s the worst bit of having pets.  But, you’ve looked after him all this time.  He relies on you.  Don’t let him down.  He needs you now more than ever.  Be brave in your decision

xxx 

Edited August 23, 2020 by Eddie99

[Vampiress88]

4 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

😢

Vamps

If you think he is in pain or distress, he needs the vet

If you think his time is approaching but that he is comfortable, I think he will appreciate being in his home close to those he loves.

Be patient if he has accidents

I don’t envy you;  it’s the worst bit of having pets.  But, you’ve looked after him all this time.  He relies on you.  Don’t let him down.  He needs you now more than ever.  Be brave in your decision

xxx 

I don’t think he’s in pain but he collapsed while doing his business and we had to go rescue him. He struggled getting out the door this morning and he’s not usually that bad. 
 

I had hoped he’d just go in his sleep when it was time. 
 

he’s definitely not himself today 

[Eddie99]

A vet we knew said it’s surprisingly rare for dogs to go in their sleep - though one of her oldies had done it and surprised her.

 

You know a towel looped around under the belly and held up by you can help if the back legs appear very weak? 
 

I hope things resolve very quickly, one way or another

[grapau27]

8 minutes ago, Vampiress88 said:

I don’t think he’s in pain but he collapsed while doing his business and we had to go rescue him. He struggled getting out the door this morning and he’s not usually that bad. 
 

I had hoped he’d just go in his sleep when it was time. 
 

he’s definitely not himself today 

Sorry to hear your dog is in a bad way.

[Adawn47]

I agree with everything Eddie says. Phone your vet, or any vet if you don't have your own, who will normally be open sometime during Sunday, and they will give you advice. It will put your mind at rest. xx

Avril