The Retirement Thread

[pawl]

This idea that doctors can diagnose from a phone call is crap, we've had it a couple of times and its rubbish. My best wishes for a quick and full recovery for your Good Lady.

Many thank davex

 

[pawl]

God knows what some GPs are actually doing just now! I think it’s bloody awful diagnosing over the phone and from photographs. Time they were starting to see people properly. How many thousands are there out there been fobbed off and not having your determination to push for better treatment. Glad at least something is being done for your wife now and all the best.

Thanks Mo.

 

[BoldonLad]

I used to find it amusing to greet peds when passing to see the reaction. City types tended to react with bemusement and in some cases what appeared to be terror that some stranger actually spoke to them.

We make a point of speaking to every pedestrian ( cheery good morning/good afternoon/good evening, as appropriate), and, every cyclist, the same.

Some respond, but, many do not, it is usually possible to guess those who will not (no eye contact). We do it anyway, not our fault if there are lots of misery guts around, and, the occasional cheery reply makes it all worth while.

 

[Dirk]

First of the home grown Strawberries.

 

[Mo1959]

Going out for a meal at 6.30. Can’t decide, but I think I fancy the smoked haddock and leek pie, although the venison is tempting too.

 

[BoldonLad]

I am putting this here because it concerns me andMrs both of us being retired. MrsP started to feel unwell five weeks ago I won’t go into all the details.Suffice to say three different diagnoses were done over the phone resulting a prescription for three days antibiotics than prescription for two days A series of rashes formed on her left hip which looked like the start of possible shingles these merged int one large rash Surgery contacted again Doctor requested a photo who then diagnosed a bruise and an area of dry skin I hook the phon from MrsP and said no way was this a bruise ,as the surface is rough and it started with several small rashes before merg into one Result cream for the bruise and dry skin.No way was there going to be a face to face consultation

Eight days ago her ankles began to swell a sign of Edema Suggested that she wait a few days as Edema often resolves it self depending on the cause

Wednesday this week swelling had increased and when pressed the surface of the skin took a few second
reform Pitting Edema ,this can be a symptom of a malfunction of various body organs
Another phone consultation yes it’s Pitting Edema Appointment arranged for Friday Call back from surgery asking if MrsP had chest pains our breathing problems which she hadn’t Phone call from surgery Thursday at 2PM doctor M who is the senior partner would like to see her at 2 30 .

Result of the examination by doctor M a mass between the ovaries Now waiting for result of blood test before being called for an urgent scan at theLRI

Mrs p has been feeling unwell over the last five weeks Three phone consultations taken place As far as I can tell the two G Ps concerned we’re working from home as both numbers were not the surgery

I have a lot of respect for the senior partner but it took his involvement to get any action.

Reading in to days paper this is not a common problem missed or wrong diagnosis resulting in emergency
admissions.Several friends I have spoken to re face to face consultations are mixed Some not having a problem others.

What annoys me is three different diagnoses from back strain urine infection to a bruise

If you read that lot which has amounted to something of a rant Thanks

Not a rant at all, they just need to do their job... properly!

I often think the NHS has forgotten what the "S" stands for!

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Going out for a meal at 6.30. Can’t decide, but I think I fancy the smoked haddock and leek pie, although the venison is tempting too.


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What is this strange concept???

I never know what I will want until I get there - once I arrive the atmosphere, people, smells and all that stuff might change how I feel. Also, quite often you get there to find some things are not on the menu - and a specials board has appeared.

I always decide once I get the menu.

 

[Dave7]

Heat tends to aggravate piles I think. Cold compresses are the answer.

So he has to sit with his a*se in the freezer?

 

[oldwheels]

We make a point of speaking to every pedestrian ( cheery good morning/good afternoon/good evening, as appropriate), and, every cyclist, the same.

Some respond, but, many do not, it usually possible to guess those who will not (no eye contact). We do it anyway, not our fault if there are lots of misery guts around, and, the occasional cheery reply makes it all worth while.

Not quite the same situation but I cycled towards a group of tourist MBers climbing on a log pile. I made some remark about suicide which went down like a lead balloon. If the logs start to move you are in severe trouble. If you are lucky or perhaps not lucky you may end up still alive. It can happen very easily.

 

[oldwheels]

God knows what some GPs are actually doing just now! I think it’s bloody awful diagnosing over the phone and from photographs. Time they were starting to see people properly. How many thousands are there out there been fobbed off and not having your determination to push for better treatment. Glad at least something is being done for your wife now and all the best.

My problem is that we are a branch of a mainland surgery and have a succession of different doctors who change weekly so there is no continuity. Some are keen to get to the root of a problem and others say 'What problem ?". There is one in particular who is very annoyed by this situation but it seems impossible to change the system. We have many who are keen to come and live here but NHS Highland will not cooperate and refuse to change. I had a few rows in the past with NHS Highland when my wife was alive and they just tell any lie that occurs to them at the time. Another rant. Sorry.

 

[ColinJ]

Not quite the same situation but I cycled towards a group of tourist MBers climbing on a log pile. I made some remark about suicide which went down like a lead balloon. If the logs start to move you are in severe trouble. If you are lucky or perhaps not lucky you may end up still alive. It can happen very easily.

A photo on my recent forum walk...

It would definitely not be a good idea to climb on top of that lot!

I was out on a ride a few days later and I spotted a pile of logs twice as long, twice as high, and twice as deep. No warning signs, and nothing to hold the pile together.

 

[oldwheels]

Going out for a meal at 6.30. Can’t decide, but I think I fancy the smoked haddock and leek pie, although the venison is tempting too.


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If the smoked haddock were real smokies I would certainly go for that.

 

[ColinJ]

Ooh... it looks like I am getting another bike!

I will be taking it down to my sister's retirement cottage in Devon and leaving it there for future holidays. I'll have to see how I get on with the tyres. I might eventually buy a spare pair of wheels and put bigger, knobblier tyres on one pair and smaller, lighter, slicker tyres on the other.

I was going to build a road bike to take down but then I remembered problems that I'd had with the bottom bracket shell on the frame that I was going to use. I was getting stressed at the thought of endless problems with that bike, and not having my tools handy down there. I'll leave it as my singlespeed turbo trainer bike.

 

[numbnuts]

Going out for a meal at 6.30. Can’t decide, but I think I fancy the smoked haddock and leek pie, although the venison is tempting too.


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The venison looks a bit dear .................

 

[Tenkaykev]

Going out for a meal at 6.30. Can’t decide, but I think I fancy the smoked haddock and leek pie, although the venison is tempting too.


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I'm not convinced by the " Wee salad garnish"...🤔