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by George
Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:58 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Anyone suffer from gout?
Replies: 9
Views: 12810

I fully understand how you feel as a severe sufferer in the past. Although I still have the odd flare up since I started to understand gout and started to "take control" of my diet its bee much better. However when I was pre dialysis my gout was at its worse. I had it in every limb and eve...
by George
Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Hands up if you self - cannulate.
Replies: 11
Views: 11446

I self cannulate and have done so for just over 2 years. I started because i wanted to go on home haemo. I too discovered it was easier than variously skilled nurses trying. I button hole but have only ever used sharp needles, dont think my unit provides blunts
by George
Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Sleep or no sleep?
Replies: 15
Views: 15528

this is clearly the Wildcats having dellusions of grandeur ... dont worry ... it wont last long ... and they will be back at the bottom of the league in no time!!! as for your lack of sleeping George ... have you tried the face mask and snorkel idea ... this will save you bruised ribs and sleepless...
by George
Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Sleep or no sleep?
Replies: 15
Views: 15528

Dr, the Wildcats are now 3rd in superleague....I know it sounds a lie..but look at the league, page 370 on cefax. But still do not sleep, what could could this be.
by George
Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:50 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Sleep or no sleep?
Replies: 15
Views: 15528

Its jenjen who goes to the warehouse party....
Think mine is due to being a Wakefield Trinity Wildcats fan
by George
Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:31 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Replies: 4
Views: 6128

Sorry Jman I think you mean HEART. This is something close to home for me as its 1 year yesterday (valentines day spit!) that my son-in-law died after surgery, he had UNDIAGNOSED Cardio Myopathy.
This link might be of interest.

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000294/
by George
Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Sleep or no sleep?
Replies: 15
Views: 15528

I'm crap at sleeping, often I go to bed after midnight but by 3am am awake and toss and turn like the tasmanian devil.
by George
Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Pictures of the fun on Saturday [img heavy!]!
Replies: 16
Views: 14118

It was a great night but sadly I had to leave about 10.15 because my daughter Kerri decided to come at the last minute and my mother-in-law babysat and wanted us home for 11.30, but I had to take my other daugter home to Bradford first. But I managed to meet Mike and Ed, but sadly did not meet anyon...
by George
Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Renal Team at ST.James's Leeds
Replies: 10
Views: 21303

I am a LGI patient being served by the home hd unit from St James that are based at Searoft. Sounds complicated but I will try eXplaine. Leeds teaching hospital trust had main dialysis units at St James and the LGI. With many little satalite units like Wakefield, Beeston, Huddersfield and seacroft. ...
by George
Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Buttonhole in the UK
Replies: 4
Views: 4816

I don't use the blunts but I button hole. I am led to believe that blunts are available in the Leeds area but most consultants don't like patients doing button holes.
by George
Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Nervous breakdown???
Replies: 18
Views: 16528

Oh Jewels, so sorry to hear about you traumatic day, although it certainly has been building up for quite a while. All I can do is send you a huge bouquet of virtual flowers, champas and best chocies. Run a nice deep hot bath with all your fave sents and oils and indulge yourself with my gifts to yo...
by George
Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Walk of Life at Hatfield House - Sunday 25th March 2007
Replies: 3
Views: 4654

Could you please tell us where Hatfield House is.
by George
Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:52 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: I'd like to introduce Ali!
Replies: 15
Views: 13362

Welcome to our ever expanding family. It's always nice to meet new people who can add a wealth of knowledge to help those who need some support, as we all need support at some time. You are in good company here and the YORKSHIRE branch loves new members. Have you seen the thread about a night out in...
by George
Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Anyone up for a night of fun raising awareness in Leeds?
Replies: 66
Views: 45864

Question.....It's not for me honest :wink: but my daughter wants to know if there will be any food available or is it a visit to the kebab house. :lol:
by George
Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:15 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: SNOW!
Replies: 28
Views: 21603

isn't it strange - a little covering of snow in SE England and it's headline news!!! Spot on, but don't forget most of the media mongals believe that anything north of Watford Gap doesn't exist. Just for the record it's just started snowing here. It gives me something to watch while having dialysis...