Re vitamins/minerals etc. I have a thyroid condition and take levothyroxine which can contribute to osteoporosis - because of the thyroid condition I gain weight easily so I limit my dairy intake which otherwise would have contributed to my calcium intake - therefore I take a calcium supplement to protect my bones. Seems logical to me.
I am also prone to high blood pressure for which I take medication. A few months ago I started taking a supplement designed for women over 50 which, amongst other things, is designed to maintain a healthy cardio-vascular system. At my most recent BP check there was a significant improvement.
Whatever the cause, whether placebo or not, I shall keep taking the tablets unless I'm advised otherwise by my doctor.
As for Selenium/zinc etc. My daughter suffered from severe ME for a long time and this severely impacted on her education and career (as well as rubbishing her social life). After about 10 years of misery she was advised (by a new GP) to try an off the shelf supplement containing selenium and zinc amongst other ingredients. Within a few months her health had improved and it continued to do so. It worked for her
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Dove, Calcium is very sensible, especially in women of a certain age [ not relevant here as you are all 27 ], in that Oestrogen is essential for Calcium to be absorbed, so that as Oestrogen levels fall, so does Calcium.
Vitamin D is very interesting. Dietary Vit. D is not enough for healthy levels, sunlight is essential for part of the process. With the modern obsession of covering up in the sun, people in less sunny places are now starting to develop Rickets.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
Ring being sized, to pick up next week. Watch this space.
Today I must get the last of the bulbs in. Snow forecast for next week folks. Wrap up warm. Fleece at the ready.
Dad is being moved onto a physio ward. Lets hope his notes go with him. Because me and mum have not been all week, for the first three days this week, he had no fortisip, and only drank lemonade. I gave the doctor a lesson in record keeping and medication review yesterday. My sister told him that the reports that dad was eating fish and chips and walking about the ward was just plain lies, as he has eaten nothing solid for eight weeks now, and writing him up for an investigation in six weeks time is a waste of paper, because if they dont get better communication between wards, he wont be here by christmas. I have also made it clear i know the complaints procedure, all the way to the trust board.
My parents have been away for a while now but I fought and fought many a battle for them. Dad used to call me Mrs Fixit. I used to volunteer in the CAB and nearly all my clients were elderly, it was really an eye opener
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
Mrs G - I think the worry about osteoporosis and levothyroxine is only relevant to those of us on high doses and in 'women of a certain age'. If your son is having annual TSH level checks etc I don't think there's cause for concern.
Fidget - when Pa was in hospital very poorly due to the hospital's mis-prescribing I took up residence in the ward - I slept in the chair by his bed and would not be moved - just as I would have done with a child. There had been so many mistakes made and I didn't trust them. I had to tell them six times that his saline drip (that was supposed to be flushing the toxins out) wasn't working before anyone would sort it out. As you've done I acquainted myself with the Complaints Procedure and made sure that they knew I had. I was eventually offered a meeting with senior consultants and management. It must have been by mistake that I was wearing my Social Services ID Apologies were given and a new Care Plan was drawn up and adhered to - more or less. That hospital had failed two CQC inspections.
Things had improved, but last time Pa was taken there by ambulance for an outpatient appointment a couple of months ago they 'lost' him and he was found in a cubicle in A&E some hours later - Pa is unable to move without hoisting!!!
We have to stand up and shout - sometimes repeatedly!!! and take nothing for granted!!!
I know that in general it's not the fault of the doctors and nurses etc - but they are too busy too much of the time and the systems and procedures don't work
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Well done fidget, look forward to seeing your sparkler!
Well done too re hospital, I had to always keep check when my dad or mum was in hospital. One time the nurses got my dad completely muddled up with another patient! As you say, god help those with no relatives/friends to help them. My very best wishes to you and your family x
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Re vitamins/minerals etc. I have a thyroid condition and take levothyroxine which can contribute to osteoporosis - because of the thyroid condition I gain weight easily so I limit my dairy intake which otherwise would have contributed to my calcium intake - therefore I take a calcium supplement to protect my bones. Seems logical to me.
I am also prone to high blood pressure for which I take medication. A few months ago I started taking a supplement designed for women over 50 which, amongst other things, is designed to maintain a healthy cardio-vascular system. At my most recent BP check there was a significant improvement.
Whatever the cause, whether placebo or not, I shall keep taking the tablets unless I'm advised otherwise by my doctor.
As for Selenium/zinc etc. My daughter suffered from severe ME for a long time and this severely impacted on her education and career (as well as rubbishing her social life). After about 10 years of misery she was advised (by a new GP) to try an off the shelf supplement containing selenium and zinc amongst other ingredients. Within a few months her health had improved and it continued to do so. It worked for her
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove, Calcium is very sensible, especially in women of a certain age [ not relevant here as you are all 27 ], in that Oestrogen is essential for Calcium to be absorbed, so that as Oestrogen levels fall, so does Calcium.
Vitamin D is very interesting. Dietary Vit. D is not enough for healthy levels, sunlight is essential for part of the process. With the modern obsession of covering up in the sun, people in less sunny places are now starting to develop Rickets.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
I'm loving this supplement conversation, keep going!
Don't take any myself, used to but just got too expensive for little benefit.
Son takes levothyroxine, didn't know about osteoporosis link, dove.
Have a great bike day chicky, which company are you going with ? (I'llrecognise if its rlthe same as I used ut can't recall it just now) enjoy berlin
Ring being sized, to pick up next week. Watch this space.
Today I must get the last of the bulbs in. Snow forecast for next week folks. Wrap up warm. Fleece at the ready.
Dad is being moved onto a physio ward. Lets hope his notes go with him. Because me and mum have not been all week, for the first three days this week, he had no fortisip, and only drank lemonade. I gave the doctor a lesson in record keeping and medication review yesterday. My sister told him that the reports that dad was eating fish and chips and walking about the ward was just plain lies, as he has eaten nothing solid for eight weeks now, and writing him up for an investigation in six weeks time is a waste of paper, because if they dont get better communication between wards, he wont be here by christmas. I have also made it clear i know the complaints procedure, all the way to the trust board.
I dont know how elderly people with no one to speak up for them goes on.
Snow? What snow?
My parents have been away for a while now but I fought and fought many a battle for them. Dad used to call me Mrs Fixit. I used to volunteer in the CAB and nearly all my clients were elderly, it was really an eye opener
A A Milne
Mrs G - I think the worry about osteoporosis and levothyroxine is only relevant to those of us on high doses and in 'women of a certain age'. If your son is having annual TSH level checks etc I don't think there's cause for concern.
Fidget - when Pa was in hospital very poorly due to the hospital's mis-prescribing I took up residence in the ward - I slept in the chair by his bed and would not be moved - just as I would have done with a child. There had been so many mistakes made and I didn't trust them. I had to tell them six times that his saline drip (that was supposed to be flushing the toxins out) wasn't working before anyone would sort it out. As you've done I acquainted myself with the Complaints Procedure and made sure that they knew I had. I was eventually offered a meeting with senior consultants and management. It must have been by mistake that I was wearing my Social Services ID
Apologies were given and a new Care Plan was drawn up and adhered to - more or less. That hospital had failed two CQC inspections.
Things had improved, but last time Pa was taken there by ambulance for an outpatient appointment a couple of months ago they 'lost' him and he was found in a cubicle in A&E some hours later - Pa is unable to move without hoisting!!!
We have to stand up and shout - sometimes repeatedly!!! and take nothing for granted!!!
I know that in general it's not the fault of the doctors and nurses etc - but they are too busy too much of the time and the systems and procedures don't work
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hi beaus good to see you, hope you're well x
Well done fidget, look forward to seeing your sparkler!
Well done too re hospital, I had to always keep check when my dad or mum was in hospital. One time the nurses got my dad completely muddled up with another patient! As you say, god help those with no relatives/friends to help them. My very best wishes to you and your family x
Brrr! Temperature is dropping - it's nearly as cold now as it was at 6am and there's a chilly wind - I've put the heating on.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.