General health matters.

[pre65]

I've done as you suggest, the questionnaire was lengthy, and the nearest blood sample centre was miles away.

[Ray P]

I've done as you suggest, the questionnaire was lengthy, and the nearest blood sample centre was miles away.

Good for you Phil - think of the inconvenience as an investment in the the future...

[pre65]

I've done as you suggest, the questionnaire was lengthy, and the nearest blood sample centre was miles away.

Good for you Phil - think of the inconvenience as an investment in the the future...

Not quite, I've declined the blood test until they have a nearer clinic. That option is in the survey.

[andrew Ivimey]

Hmmmm I'm oribabky quite early in the 1000s but I'm still thoughtful about data protection. This us a orivate/ NHS relationship and as I say, thoughtful...

[andrew Ivimey]

Apologies - originally in thd early 1000s...data protection as its a NHS/ Private company set up.
Dunno

[pre65]

I was not happy with my new blood pressure medication, and had previous contact with the surgery, even having an ECG. No problems were found.

Still not happy, I saw another Doctor this morning, and he says the new medication was having the same effect as my usual pill, and was in fact doubling up on the desired effect.

So, I'm stopping the new pill and going back in a weeks time to be re-assessed.

[Daniel Quinn]

Blood pressure medication is such an innocuous medication to say it keeps me alive .

I've taken nine different ones and had no problems .

Currently take ramipril, amadolphine and doxysosin.

[pre65]

I was not happy with my new blood pressure medication, and had previous contact with the surgery, even having an ECG. No problems were found.

Still not happy, I saw another Doctor this morning, and he says the new medication was having the same effect as my usual pill, and was in fact doubling up on the desired effect.

So, I'm stopping the new pill and going back in a weeks time to be re-assessed.

I spoke to the practice manager about my pill problem, and as a result the Doctor who (wrongly) prescribed the pill has rung me and apologised profusely.

I have accepted the apology and the matter ends there.

We all make mistakes, even Doctors.

[Daniel Quinn]

Me suspects you got the response you wanted .
.
.just what is an incorrect blood pressure prescription ?

[pre65]

Me suspects you got the response you wanted .
.
.just what is an incorrect blood pressure prescription ?

Yes, and is it not self explanatory ? I did state the problem in a previous post if you want to go back and check.

[Paul Barker]

I’m a Universal Donor Blood group ‘0’ Rhesus Negative. But last time I gave blood, around 2002 they advised that because my GP diagnosed “stress fatigue” it was better for me if I didnt give blood. Anyway, fast forward, now Im a gym junkie it apears that for men our blood may get a bit thicker than ideal. Giving blood for men improves this situation. Opposite advice for women who still bleed.

So I wnet on the nhs giving blood page. You cant give blood older than 65. Im 66. I suppose I should have seen that coming. Makes sense I guess.

[pre65]

So I wnet on the nhs giving blood page. You cant give blood older than 65. Im 66. I suppose I should have seen that coming. Makes sense I guess.

As I understand things the upper limit is up to your 66th birthday FOR NEW DONORS.

Regular donors (i.e. those who give at least one donation in a two year period) can continue to donate beyond 70 years, provided they remain otherwise fit and well.

I have not donated for several years so I can't now.

[jack]

I'm 65 and now over 50 donations: A+. Had a brief blip where my iron level dropped just below 135 (the minimum level for men donating - the women's acceptance level is a bit lower) - note that this is still a perfectly healthy level for a 65 y/o but for blood donation they like higher levels (makes sense)...

TBH, even though I've been either very or just pretty fit most of my life, my iron levels have never been that high, so it's just a natural thing.

If you can give blood, just do it.

[pre65]

Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68105868

[jack]

Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68105868

Phil, you need to learn something else - I don't think they meant the pink oboe...

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