A good amount of sunshine today after a drizzly start. Which may be why fewer people came along today but those who did had a good chat and were able to welcome another new member, whom we hope will enjoy meeting up.
We hope that everyone who couldn't make it today are well and have avoided quite a vicious cold bug that seems to be going round which can last up to a couple of weeks. It is great that a flu virus vaccination gets developed but how I would like a cold virus vaccination as I get a few colds every year.
The clocks go back this weekend which I think is one of the most idiotic things ever invented. I am sure that others remember when not adjusting the clocks was tried, I had no problems with that. For me, keeping the time as now would mean slightly more light in the evenings which is surely better than dark early evenings.
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Thursday, 24 October 2019
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Group meeting
We had a good get together today with two new members and their wives coming along.
It was an opportunity for everyone to have a good chat, swap experiences and share ideas.
Everyone seemed happy to pay their subs for rental of the room, with a good amount left over.
It was decided that as a group, there are enough of us now and too many would be detrimental.
It was decided that as a group, there are enough of us now and too many would be detrimental.
There is a common interest in getting people to come and give us a talk and we will try to organise more in the future.
It would be great to know if anyone has any contacts that we could get in touch with.
It would be great to know if anyone has any contacts that we could get in touch with.
Saturday, 5 October 2019
Flu jab
We waited in a long orderly queue at Sunnyside Surgery this morning for a flu jab.
It seemed that either people had thought that they would beat the rush or that they wanted to get out of the way early and enjoy the rest of the day.
It wasn't raining and the queue moved quite quickly.
I have never had flu and I am sure many others have not either but it does seem that the unnecessary strain it could put on my whole system is not worth the risk.
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Weston super Mare
We went to Weston today and as we always do, visited the BHF shop. We always try and buy something to support them. It is a shame that they don't have a shop in Clevedon as it would be a great place to volunteer.
Thursday, 26 September 2019
Drugged up
We had visit from Isabel a pharmacist who probably thought that she was going to give a talk but which was soon hijacked by a lot of questions and discussion from each of the group members.
It was a very interesting chat and I think it was a great opportunity for group members to be able to ask questions about a range of topics and have the full attention of a very knowledgeable pharmacist.
One of the drugs is Entresto and what side effects this could have.
The interaction between certain drugs and commonplace food items such as turmeric or grapefruit was discussed.
What happens if we forget or run out of drugs when we go away is a topic that we don't think about, until it happens.
I think everyone contributed and learnt something useful, I was certainly interested.
Some links that may be useful
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/treatments/medication
In general the BHF website is full of useful information some of which can be downloaded or ordered in booklet form.
It was a very interesting chat and I think it was a great opportunity for group members to be able to ask questions about a range of topics and have the full attention of a very knowledgeable pharmacist.
One of the drugs is Entresto and what side effects this could have.
The interaction between certain drugs and commonplace food items such as turmeric or grapefruit was discussed.
What happens if we forget or run out of drugs when we go away is a topic that we don't think about, until it happens.
I think everyone contributed and learnt something useful, I was certainly interested.
Some links that may be useful
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/treatments/medication
In general the BHF website is full of useful information some of which can be downloaded or ordered in booklet form.
Friday, 20 September 2019
Musings
It's 13:17 on a gloriously sunny Friday and we have been around Clevedon shops.
I spoke to an older woman who said that she had recently had her medication changed to what she used to have thirty years ago. She said she was waiting to see whether there would be an improvement or if there would be bad side effects.
It got me thinking once again about my own long term medication.
The tablets I take are fairly low dosage but still have a powerful effect. I am amazed how little the actual compounds are that do the job. I am on artovastatin, this tablet is a normal size but has reduced my cholesterol from over 5 to 2.5.
I wonder in the future whether there will be regular medical check-ups for everyone similar to dentists check-ups and a preventative tablet prescribed.
I spoke to an older woman who said that she had recently had her medication changed to what she used to have thirty years ago. She said she was waiting to see whether there would be an improvement or if there would be bad side effects.
It got me thinking once again about my own long term medication.
The tablets I take are fairly low dosage but still have a powerful effect. I am amazed how little the actual compounds are that do the job. I am on artovastatin, this tablet is a normal size but has reduced my cholesterol from over 5 to 2.5.
I wonder in the future whether there will be regular medical check-ups for everyone similar to dentists check-ups and a preventative tablet prescribed.
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Another day at hospital.
There are better ways to spend a sunny day, but at least at Southmead hospital there is a friendly welcome.
Then if you walk to the far end, there is the Friends café.
I had to attend for an appointment that had been postponed for about six months. Whilst this could be annoying, I see it that I am considered low priority for the problem I have, which suits me. I hope that it's not that I am simply low priority!
Anyway I was the last patient to be seen in the day and they were running an hour late.
I saw the consultant who seemed to consider that I was indeed doing well but he did request a blood sample to be taken. I will have to await the results.
Then if you walk to the far end, there is the Friends café.
I had to attend for an appointment that had been postponed for about six months. Whilst this could be annoying, I see it that I am considered low priority for the problem I have, which suits me. I hope that it's not that I am simply low priority!
Anyway I was the last patient to be seen in the day and they were running an hour late.
I saw the consultant who seemed to consider that I was indeed doing well but he did request a blood sample to be taken. I will have to await the results.
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