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Some slightly good news and some slightly worrying

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Batteries on the Memoir (not currently available) were not user-replaceable. The pen was supposed to last for 2-3 years, and when the batteries ran out it needed to be replaced 😱
 
Oh! I am sorry, but ....

Hello Northerner, I'm afraid I can't comment on any of your good news or ailments. Only to say that I admire your chirpyness and ability to be jovial about it all. You have been very kind in answering many of my posts which I appreciate and can only offer you my very good wishes for the future.😱
Northerner said:
Went to my GPs this morning as I had been asked to make an appointment after a couple of liver function tests. Upshot was that my bilirubin is higher than normal, but that this has been observed before and it's no different now to what it's always been (could be something called Gilbert's Syndrome). GP doesn't think it's any cause for concern but I will have the test included in my annual checks. So, slightly good news in that there is something abnormal, but not out of the ordinary for me and no treatment needed.

Slightly worrying is a patch of reddened skin on my chest. It's been there for years and I have mentioned it to GP a few months ago - she gave me a steroid cream to see if it would go, but it hasn't. Having learned that my dad has just been diagnosed with skin cancer (an easily treatable form, possibly induced by the UV treatment for his psoriasis) my GP has decided to send me off for tests with a specialist. She mentioned the possibility of Bowen's disease - anyone had any experience of this? Obviously, I've read up on it and it doesn't sound too concerning, just slightly worrying! 🙄

Also managed to get a prescription for a novopen echo, so quite a good 15 minutes in all - 2 possible diseases and a new gadget! 🙂
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queenbee01 said:
Hello Northerner, I'm afraid I can't comment on any of your good news or ailments. Only to say that I admire your chirpyness and ability to be jovial about it all. You have been very kind in answering many of my posts which I appreciate and can only offer you my very good wishes for the future.😱
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Thank you queenbee, much appreciated 🙂
 
Ooooh - Novopen 5 ! - they sneaked that one in under the radar didn't they? No blaze of trumpets, how vewwy odd.

Sorry to hear bout the rest of it Alan - however, 6 weeks isn't srely what you normally get for cancer tests? - Pete had a red bit in his mouth on routine check-up so the dentist said he'd be referring him. When he (Pete) was just opening the door having driven back home, the phone was ringing. Hospital to make the appt! (It was nowt in the finish)

Anyway hope yours is nowt too. What about that D thing I can't think of the name of though ... something Nigrescans is it? Doesn't that start red?
 
trophywench said:
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Acanthosis Nigricans.
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Nope, definitely not that 🙂 It's really unlikely to be anything. The only thing the GP could think it might be was Bowen's disease, but she said it doesn't really have most of the features of that - just sending me for the tests to be on the safe side 🙂
 
Hi Alan, hope everything turns ok and is nothing to worry about! Xxx
 
Yes, best wishes from me too Northerner, at least you get a new toy into the bargain.🙂
 
You give everyone here so much support i hope we can give the same back...you are in my eyes a leg!!! chin up OLD boy 😉
 
Finally got on the 'puter!...so a belated hope the two new things are not bad (Gilbert's sounds like a dream if it's protective, nice one!! 😉) and hope the new toy is both useful & fun! 🙂
 
Twitchy said:
Finally got on the 'puter!...so a belated hope the two new things are not bad (Gilbert's sounds like a dream if it's protective, nice one!! 😉) and hope the new toy is both useful & fun! 🙂
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Thank you Twitchy 🙂
 
Echo pen

Hope the health probs prove to be much less worrying than you think. It's always best to get things checked out early.

The Echo is brilliant and should help enormously. Half-units are a bonus and although the memory function is basic, mine has literally been a life-saver on several occasions.

The pen does use a battery, which lasts for four to five years but it can't be replaced. Keen to hear more on NovoPen 5 - first I've heard of it.

Northerner said:
Went to my GPs this morning as I had been asked to make an appointment after a couple of liver function tests. Upshot was that my bilirubin is higher than normal, but that this has been observed before and it's no different now to what it's always been (could be something called Gilbert's Syndrome). GP doesn't think it's any cause for concern but I will have the test included in my annual checks. So, slightly good news in that there is something abnormal, but not out of the ordinary for me and no treatment needed.

Slightly worrying is a patch of reddened skin on my chest. It's been there for years and I have mentioned it to GP a few months ago - she gave me a steroid cream to see if it would go, but it hasn't. Having learned that my dad has just been diagnosed with skin cancer (an easily treatable form, possibly induced by the UV treatment for his psoriasis) my GP has decided to send me off for tests with a specialist. She mentioned the possibility of Bowen's disease - anyone had any experience of this? Obviously, I've read up on it and it doesn't sound too concerning, just slightly worrying! 🙄

Also managed to get a prescription for a novopen echo, so quite a good 15 minutes in all - 2 possible diseases and a new gadget! 🙂
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Barb said:
Hope the health probs prove to be much less worrying than you think. It's always best to get things checked out early.

The Echo is brilliant and should help enormously. Half-units are a bonus and although the memory function is basic, mine has literally been a life-saver on several occasions.

The pen does use a battery, which lasts for four to five years but it can't be replaced. Keen to hear more on NovoPen 5 - first I've heard of it.
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I just noticed it when I went to look at the Echo - not sure if it's available in the UK yet though:

http://www.novonordisk.com/diabetes_care/insulin_pens_and_needles/novopen_5/quickguide/default.asp
 
Barb said:
Thanks for the link. Looks identical to the Echo, apart from the grey pen option. The Echo comes in bright red and blue.
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Yes, but only full units, no halves. Makes sense - I think this is the 'adult' version of the Echo - clearly I'm a junior at the age of 53! 😱 :D
 
Well spotted, just noticed it too but didn't have chance to correct post! Definitely prefer half options.

Northerner said:
Yes, but only full units, no halves. Makes sense - I think this is the 'adult' version of the Echo - clearly I'm a junior at the age of 53! 😱 :D
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