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03-10-2017, 10:55 AM
Billy Goat Sverige

Is Dr Rich about?

I think i've got shingles. Need to know if it's worth going to the doctors as it seems there's no cure.
03-10-2017, 10:56 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

I think i've got shingles. Need to know if it's worth going to the doctors as it seems there's no cure.

Is that like rickets? Lack of sunlight, perhaps? Or vitamin C? Maybe that's scurvy.

Medecine is complicayed, isn't it?
03-10-2017, 10:58 AM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

I think i've got shingles. Need to know if it's worth going to the doctors as it seems there's no cure.

It's related to chicken pox and herpes. That's basically all I know.
03-10-2017, 10:59 AM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Is that like rickets? Lack of sunlight, perhaps? Or vitamin C? Maybe that's scurvy.

Medecine is complicayed, isn't it?

It was lovely and sunny yesterday. Doubt you saw much it, though :-(

How was the sossidge, egg 'n chips, btw?
03-10-2017, 11:00 AM
redgunamo

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

I think i've got shingles. Need to know if it's worth going to the doctors as it seems there's no cure.

I know what it is. You need a few beers for lunch and a decent serving of fish and chips with mushy peas; plenty of salt & vinegar. Put you right as rain in no time.
03-10-2017, 11:00 AM
Billy Goat Sverige

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Is that like rickets? Lack of sunlight, perhaps? Or vitamin C? Maybe that's scurvy.

Medecine is complicayed, isn't it?

My lymph nodes on one side of my neck (where the rash is) are all swollen and sore and it feels like i've got sunburn across one shoulder. Luckily the internet has learned me that it's not life threatening. My mum tried telling me that if left untreated the rash on one side could join up with a rash on the other side and kill you. This is not possible as it can only occur on one side of the body :hehe:
03-10-2017, 11:04 AM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

My lymph nodes on one side of my neck (where the rash is) are all swollen and sore and it feels like i've got sunburn across one shoulder. Luckily the internet has learned me that it's not life threatening. My mum tried telling me that if left untreated the rash on one side could join up with a rash on the other side and kill you. This is not possible as it can only occur on one side of the body :hehe:

I understand it can be very painful and debilitating, though. :-(
03-10-2017, 11:06 AM
Ash

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

I think i've got shingles. Need to know if it's worth going to the doctors as it seems there's no cure.

I've had shingles. It hit the neck and face on one side, which went a bit elephant man-ish with an intermittant stabbing pain. I went to the doctor who gave me something and it cleared up, so I'd say yes, it is worth going.
03-10-2017, 11:06 AM
Billy Goat Sverige

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Originally Posted by Burney

I understand it can be very painful and debilitating, though. :-(

Yeah, it's not nice. As i said it feels like bad sunburn so trying to sleep has been a pain in the arse.
03-10-2017, 11:07 AM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

I think i've got shingles. Need to know if it's worth going to the doctors as it seems there's no cure.

I don't know why we bother asking him.
He never really gives any useful information.

he just says stop smoking and lose weight. that's all doctors ever day.
03-10-2017, 11:13 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Burney

It was lovely and sunny yesterday. Doubt you saw much it, though :-(

How was the sossidge, egg 'n chips, btw?

Chunky chips. Six chipolatas. Two fried eggs. Two bread and butters. Chips dipped into yolks. A splash of Worcestershire on the snorkers.

What do you think? :cloud9:
03-10-2017, 11:14 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

My lymph nodes on one side of my neck (where the rash is) are all swollen and sore and it feels like i've got sunburn across one shoulder. Luckily the internet has learned me that it's not life threatening. My mum tried telling me that if left untreated the rash on one side could join up with a rash on the other side and kill you. This is not possible as it can only occur on one side of the body :hehe:

I'm impressed that you can identify your lymph nodes, I must say.

If you go to the doctor he'll probably sign you off work for three years on full pay, won't he?
03-10-2017, 11:15 AM
Billy Goat Sverige

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Originally Posted by Ash

I've had shingles. It hit the neck and face on one side, which went a bit elephant man-ish with an intermittant stabbing pain. I went to the doctor who gave me something and it cleared up, so I'd say yes, it is worth going.

Suppose i'll have to drag myself there. ****ing hate going to the doctor here as you see a nurse (they know nothing) and they only call a doctor in to see you if they can't find your symptoms on google.

Have you seen the McLaren has broken down yet again? :hehe: At what point to they go running to Ferrari or Mercedes and ask for an engine?
03-10-2017, 11:16 AM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Chunky chips. Six chipolatas. Two fried eggs. Two bread and butters. Chips dipped into yolks. A splash of Worcestershire on the snorkers.

What do you think? :cloud9:

Good lord! That is quite the feast.

Did you make a chip butty? I really hope you did.
03-10-2017, 11:17 AM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

Suppose i'll have to drag myself there. ****ing hate going to the doctor here as you see a nurse (they know nothing) and they only call a doctor in to see you if they can't find your symptoms on google.

Have you seen the McLaren has broken down yet again? :hehe: At what point to they go running to Ferrari or Mercedes and ask for an engine?

Do they finger your hole? They seem to be obsessed with fingering my hole these days. Keep sending me letters asking me to come in and have my hole fingered. :-(
03-10-2017, 11:19 AM
Billy Goat Sverige

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I'm impressed that you can identify your lymph nodes, I must say.

If you go to the doctor he'll probably sign you off work for three years on full pay, won't he?

I'm currently three weeks into a 5 month holiday (see parental leave) so that won't make no difference, although you joke but my girlfriends friend was recently off work for almost a year because of "stress" issues. She just kept going back to the doctor every month to get signed off work for another 4 weeks :hehe: It's quite a big problem over here. There's been talk of clamping down on it.

Thinking on it, they have a thing called vård av barn where a parent can take time off work (80% pay) and look after the child if the child is too sick to be at school or his current carer is sick. Maybe my girlfriend can get some time off :rubchin:
03-10-2017, 11:20 AM
Billy Goat Sverige

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Originally Posted by Burney

Do they finger your hole? They seem to be obsessed with fingering my hole these days. Keep sending me letters asking me to come in and have my hole fingered. :-(

I don't think i'm at that age yet, B. Spoke to my mum and dad the other day and he was telling me how the keep asking for **** samples from him (he's 71).
03-10-2017, 11:22 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Burney

Good lord! That is quite the feast.

Did you make a chip butty? I really hope you did.

I used two thirds of each slice to carry the eggs, then used the remaining two thirds to make a small chip butty which I ate first as a sort of amuse bouche. There was ketchup and a splash of malt vinegar in this butty.
03-10-2017, 11:24 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

I'm currently three weeks into a 5 month holiday (see parental leave) so that won't make no difference, although you joke but my girlfriends friend was recently off work for almost a year because of "stress" issues. She just kept going back to the doctor every month to get signed off work for another 4 weeks :hehe: It's quite a big problem over here. There's been talk of clamping down on it.

Thinking on it, they have a thing called vård av barn where a parent can take time off work (80% pay) and look after the child if the child is too sick to be at school or his current carer is sick. Maybe my girlfriend can get some time off :rubchin:

:hehe: It's a fúcking miracle anyone bothers to go to work at all.
03-10-2017, 11:25 AM
Ash

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

Have you seen the McLaren has broken down yet again? :hehe: At what point to they go running to Ferrari or Mercedes and ask for an engine?

Next year, I expect. Painful to see the team this bad for so long. Shame they didn't get rid of Ron Dennis about five years ago.
03-10-2017, 11:28 AM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I used two thirds of each slice to carry the eggs, then used the remaining two thirds to make a small chip butty which I ate first as a sort of amuse bouche. There was ketchup and a splash of malt vinegar in this butty.

Fine, fine work. I applaud you.

I was reading in The Guardian about something called a 'Pie Barm' they have in Wigan. It's a neat and potato pie in a buttered, soft white roll.

I'd love to say I wasn't excited by the idea, but I'd be lying.
03-10-2017, 11:30 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Burney

Fine, fine work. I applaud you.

I was reading in The Guardian about something called a 'Pie Barm' they have in Wigan. It's a neat and potato pie in a buttered, soft white roll.

I'd love to say I wasn't excited by the idea, but I'd be lying.

I was interested to read that as well, but I have concerns.

Imagine if the pastry was just a teeny-weeny bit too thick and the gravy just a smidgeon lacking. You'd instantly have a dry, inedible lump of matter. The disappointment would be scarring.
03-10-2017, 11:33 AM
Burney

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I was interested to read that as well, but I have concerns.

Imagine if the pastry was just a teeny-weeny bit too thick and the gravy just a smidgeon lacking. You'd instantly have a dry, inedible lump of matter. The disappointment would be scarring.

I think sauce is the answer. Brown or red. Also the butter would help.

I'd almost be tempted to go to Wigan. Almost.
03-10-2017, 12:15 PM
Luis Anaconda

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Originally Posted by Sir C

I'm impressed that you can identify your lymph nodes, I must say.

If you go to the doctor he'll probably sign you off work for three years on full pay, won't he?

They'll sign you off for practically anything here at the doctors.Runny nose - stay at home for a week. But god forbid you take time off for anything else. Friend of mine took four days off last week to fly back to Ireland for her grandmother's funeral. Her work gave her a verbal warning
03-10-2017, 12:18 PM
SWv2

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

I think i've got shingles. Need to know if it's worth going to the doctors as it seems there's no cure.

It can be quite serious if left untreated.

I actually know for a fact that when doctors are discussing the condition, they cover their mouths with their hands like pensioners do when using a mobile phone, and refer to it as "the semi bad aids".
03-10-2017, 12:19 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by SWv2

It can be quite serious if left untreated.

I actually know for a fact that when doctors are discussing the condition, they cover their mouths with their hands like pensioners do when using a mobile phone, and refer to it as "the semi bad aids".

Think BGM should post a picture of his rash and we'll decide whether he should just give up and start carrying a bell and shouting 'Unclean!'
03-10-2017, 12:25 PM
redgunamo

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Originally Posted by SWv2

It can be quite serious if left untreated.

I actually know for a fact that when doctors are discussing the condition, they cover their mouths with their hands like pensioners do when using a mobile phone, and refer to it as "the semi bad aids".

Indeed. Here's what the French have to say about it: Le zona est une dermatose virale fréquente, due au virus de l'herpes zoster, le même virus que la varicelle. L'adjectif s'y rapportant est zostérien.

Basically, BGM is finnish.
03-10-2017, 12:28 PM
Burney

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Originally Posted by redgunamo

Indeed. Here's what the French have to say about it: Le zona est une dermatose virale fréquente, due au virus de l'herpes zoster, le même virus que la varicelle. L'adjectif s'y rapportant est zostérien.

Basically, BGM is finnish.

I remember having to look up 'varicelle' when my daughter caught it on holiday in Provence one year :rolleyes:
03-10-2017, 12:34 PM
redgunamo

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Originally Posted by Burney

I remember having to look up 'varicelle' when my daughter caught it on holiday in Provence one year :rolleyes:

My wife's people call "rickets" die englische Krankheit.

Bloody cheek, imo :-|
03-10-2017, 01:02 PM
Rich

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Originally Posted by Burney

Do they finger your hole? They seem to be obsessed with fingering my hole these days. Keep sending me letters asking me to come in and have my hole fingered. :-(

Look, like it or not, a gentleman of your age is more prone to certain ailments than others. They have your best interests at heart. By all means turn down their advice, but don't come crying to the NHS when you get poorly.
03-10-2017, 01:04 PM
Alberto Balsam Rodriguez

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Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige

I think i've got shingles. Need to know if it's worth going to the doctors as it seems there's no cure.

I've had that. ....Most uncomfortable and quite painful. Doctors didn't give me anything for it and it cleared up in a week.
03-10-2017, 01:04 PM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by Rich

Look, like it or not, a gentleman of your age is more prone to certain ailments than others. They have your best interests at heart. By all means turn down their advice, but don't come crying to the NHS when you get poorly.

We can come crying as much as we like Rich.
Like your mum does :hide:
03-10-2017, 01:23 PM
Billy Goat Sverige

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