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Taz2

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #75 on: January 28, 2024, 01:56:21 PM »
Quote from: Dierdre on January 28, 2024, 01:04:20 PM
My sister found her breast cancer herself and she had never missed a mammogram. It hadn't shown up on the last one. I think most breast cancers are found this way, which is why even though you have the mammogram dont stop examining yourselves.

Yes my best friend died eighteen months ago. Her cancer was on of the most common but is also one which doesn't show up on a mammogram. She found a tiny lump two months after her mammogram.

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #76 on: January 28, 2024, 05:05:00 PM »
I've always said that screening tests are usually only as good as the day they're done and they do raise anxiety, ive had two mammogram recalls and was terrified, but some of the other problems mentioned are the fault of those assessing and decision making. I know two people whose bowel cancer was discovered through screening. Done effectively the normal health checks can at least point out options for a better lifestyle. They're just not done effectively enough. If things carry on as they are there'll soon be no room at the inn when it comes to the nhs
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Dierdre

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #77 on: January 28, 2024, 08:54:32 PM »
One good thing came out of the messy year I had and that was the therapy for anxiety. I'm able to cope now much better than I've ever done before. Had an amazing therapist on the NHS.
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Jules

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #78 on: January 28, 2024, 10:16:37 PM »
That's good Deidre. Anxiety can be so debilitating.
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CLKD

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #79 on: January 30, 2024, 12:51:22 PM »
Ayesha: R U better now?
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Ayesha

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #80 on: January 30, 2024, 02:04:51 PM »
Yes, much better after a month of being very unwell, it wasn't a virus but a tooth ache. Tooth extraction went very badly but strong painkillers got me through the worst. Two weeks on from that I have an annoying piece of stitching that won't dissolve and its driving me nuts I can't seem to get hold of it to pull it out.
Any suggestions welcome  :)

 
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CLKD

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #81 on: January 30, 2024, 03:29:49 PM »
OH DEAR!  Had I missed that bit of info., if so, sorry  :-\.   

Sutures feel like bits of rope in the mouth  :o  ::) I'm always surprised at how thin they are when removed.  Had those when Wisdom teeth went in 1981, supposedly dissolvable. 

If U are close to the dental surgery I would nip back and ask for someone to give it a tug ;-). 
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Ayesha

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #82 on: January 30, 2024, 04:12:21 PM »
After the worst experience of my life I won't be in a hurry to visit the dentist again, hopefully for a long time :o


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CLKD

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #83 on: January 30, 2024, 04:43:31 PM »
I can understand your reluctance! 
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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #84 on: January 30, 2024, 05:47:42 PM »
Awww glad to hear you are feeling better.  Maybe just phone the dentist and ask for their advice - you may not need to go back to see them - I don't think anyone likes a visit to the dentist.  Take care Mrs x
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Taz2

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #85 on: January 31, 2024, 07:14:58 AM »
I had a stubborn suture after a roots extraction. It was so annoying but the dentist soon sorted it for me. Didn't hurt.

Taz x
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Ayesha

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #86 on: January 31, 2024, 04:19:46 PM »
A cotton wool ball soaked in salt water did the trick, thankfully  :)
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CLKD

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #87 on: January 31, 2024, 04:22:15 PM »
And tweezers ?
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Ayesha

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Re: Viruses are not like they used to be
« Reply #88 on: January 31, 2024, 08:05:19 PM »
Didn't have to, the salt treatment helped to dissolve the stitches more and they came away easily a little while later during the day.
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