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I had a nice nap and a big poo though, so it wasn't a total waste.

Oh, thank you Dr Z!!!!

There is a guy at work who I know to speak to at the coffee cart etc

Just been told by someone else what his situation is

He is around 42 and has arthritis, apparently he fell off a small ladder doing some work at home, he didn't appear to hurt himself and was in work for the next 2 weeks.

Then he just collapsed at home and was taken to hospital, turns out his top vertebra in his back were damaged, they think as a result of the ladder incident and also the arthritis.

Since then he has had an operation but there hasn't been much progress, he is paralysed from the neck down and is kept incubated for most of the day.

This all happened 6 weeks ago, but his prognosis is no change from how he is now ever

Just had a message from work the poor guy died over the weekend he was only 41

Has a kid a bit older than mine, even though I didn't really know the guy that well this is just dreadful for him and his family

Just goes to show you never know when life can turn on you.

Just been having a chat with my Dad and told me about a friend of the family who died last week, also at 41.

I remember seeing the headline as it first appeared, but I never realised this story was about him. He was big into his running apparently so I guess a heart attack is perhaps the most likely cause of death. However, a few years back, his elder brother hung himself, so who knows. I remember how distraught their mum was when that happened, so to lose another must be heartbreaking.

I have injured my calf, I might have to miss Birmingham half now

Depends where it is, of course, but for me some combination of the below makes all the difference, even fixes me sometimes:

Leg raises - off a step if it's not too bad, off the floor if it is. Do a few several times a day - control the downward bit.
Leaning against a wall, 35 degrees or so, stretching one leg straight so you feel it in the calf. Experiment with pointing your foot inward different amounts to see if you can get to a better spot.
Leaning against a wall again, this time the leg you're stretching is bent, foot pointed inward about 45 degrees.

JBR wrote:

I hop to get them fixed.

Is it just overuse? Are you taking enough rest days etc? Sometimes just doing nothing for a bit is the best way to get things fixed.

Looking at getting a coach next year to put a program together.

This is also, of course, an important opportunity for Darwin to learn that very important lesson:

"Life is pain, highness. If anyone tells you otherwise, they're selling something".

Don't fuck about Mali. Get to the doctor.

Shortness of breath is a very serious symptom and was one of the last things Owen tweeted about when going up the stairs.

We love you, stay safe.

?..........Why is it men take so long to actually go?
........

Author:	myp [ Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:26 ]
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That's nothing. I got up at 6am yesterday to drive to Coventry to meet a logistics company who are taking away some old racks and equipment that are no longer needed by the customer. The window I was given was 8am-12:30pm. They turned up at 12:15pm. I had a nice nap and a big poo though, so it wasn't a total waste.

Author:	Jem [ Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:27 ]
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Lonewolves wrote: I had a nice nap and a big poo though, so it wasn't a total waste. TBF that's a productive day for me.

Author:	Dr Zoidberg [ Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:54 ]
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Mimi wrote: Oh, thank you Dr Z!!!! You're very welcome Meems.

Author:	Mimi [ Fri Sep 09, 2016 14:05 ]
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I had Camera+, and I do like it, but I just struggle with it and the native camera app with Darwin because he is so darned wiggly jiggly. It's difficult to focus anything on a moving target with such a nonsensical pattern.

Author:	KovacsC [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:20 ]
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Just had a tooth out... not a happy bunny

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Author:	asfish [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 14:12 ]
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asfish wrote: There is a guy at work who I know to speak to at the coffee cart etc Just been told by someone else what his situation is He is around 42 and has arthritis, apparently he fell off a small ladder doing some work at home, he didn't appear to hurt himself and was in work for the next 2 weeks. Then he just collapsed at home and was taken to hospital, turns out his top vertebra in his back were damaged, they think as a result of the ladder incident and also the arthritis. Since then he has had an operation but there hasn't been much progress, he is paralysed from the neck down and is kept incubated for most of the day. This all happened 6 weeks ago, but his prognosis is no change from how he is now ever Just had a message from work the poor guy died over the weekend he was only 41 Has a kid a bit older than mine, even though I didn't really know the guy that well this is just dreadful for him and his family Just goes to show you never know when life can turn on you. Just had email from work, poor guy died at the weekend was only 41

Author:	markg [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 14:14 ]
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Fucking hell, that's awful.

Author:	KovacsC [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 14:21 ]
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Oh, that is really not good.

Author:	Mimi [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 16:02 ]
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Oh, that's terrible

Author:	Zardoz [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 16:27 ]
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That's terrible. No age at all.

Author:	devilman [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:42 ]
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Just been having a chat with my Dad and told me about a friend of the family who died last week, also at 41. I remember seeing the headline as it first appeared, but I never realised this story was about him. He was big into his running apparently so I guess a heart attack is perhaps the most likely cause of death. However, a few years back, his elder brother hung himself, so who knows. I remember how distraught their mum was when that happened, so to lose another must be heartbreaking.

Author:	Jem [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 17:03 ]
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A chap local to me who was in the process of launching a new business recently killed himself. He was fairly young too. And I was supposed to be doing his website.

Author:	devilman [ Thu Sep 15, 2016 22:21 ]
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devilman wrote: Just been having a chat with my Dad and told me about a friend of the family who died last week, also at 41. I remember seeing the headline as it first appeared, but I never realised this story was about him. He was big into his running apparently so I guess a heart attack is perhaps the most likely cause of death. However, a few years back, his elder brother hung himself, so who knows. I remember how distraught their mum was when that happened, so to lose another must be heartbreaking. Sadly not a heart attack. He'd been out of work for three months, had four kids to support and was depressed, so he'd hung himself as his brother did.

Author:	Malc [ Sun Sep 18, 2016 0:23 ]
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WellthT sounds not good sending well wishes their way

Author:	KovacsC [ Tue Sep 20, 2016 15:10 ]
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I have injured my calf, I might have to miss Birmingham half now

Author:	myp [ Tue Sep 20, 2016 15:12 ]
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KovacsC wrote: I have injured my calf, I might have to miss Birmingham half now At least you can do the other half

Author:	KovacsC [ Tue Sep 20, 2016 15:14 ]
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Author:	DBSnappa [ Tue Sep 20, 2016 18:00 ]
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KovacsC wrote: I have injured my calf, I might have to miss Birmingham half now That sounds veally painful.

Author:	JBR [ Tue Sep 20, 2016 21:55 ]
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Depends where it is, of course, but for me some combination of the below makes all the difference, even fixes me sometimes: Leg raises - off a step if it's not too bad, off the floor if it is. Do a few several times a day - control the downward bit. Leaning against a wall, 35 degrees or so, stretching one leg straight so you feel it in the calf. Experiment with pointing your foot inward different amounts to see if you can get to a better spot. Leaning against a wall again, this time the leg you're stretching is bent, foot pointed inward about 45 degrees.

Author:	Grim... [ Tue Sep 20, 2016 23:29 ]
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KovacsC wrote: miss Birmingham She loves her sash.

Author:	KovacsC [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:36 ]
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JBR wrote: Depends where it is, of course, but for me some combination of the below makes all the difference, even fixes me sometimes: Leg raises - off a step if it's not too bad, off the floor if it is. Do a few several times a day - control the downward bit. Leaning against a wall, 35 degrees or so, stretching one leg straight so you feel it in the calf. Experiment with pointing your foot inward different amounts to see if you can get to a better spot. Leaning against a wall again, this time the leg you're stretching is bent, foot pointed inward about 45 degrees. Cheers. Between exercises, Physio, massages and yoga. I hop to get them fixed.

Author:	markg [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:42 ]
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Is it just overuse? Are you taking enough rest days etc? Sometimes just doing nothing for a bit is the best way to get things fixed.

Author:	Findus Fop [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:43 ]
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KovacsC wrote: JBR wrote: Depends where it is, of course, but for me some combination of the below makes all the difference, even fixes me sometimes: Leg raises - off a step if it's not too bad, off the floor if it is. Do a few several times a day - control the downward bit. Leaning against a wall, 35 degrees or so, stretching one leg straight so you feel it in the calf. Experiment with pointing your foot inward different amounts to see if you can get to a better spot. Leaning against a wall again, this time the leg you're stretching is bent, foot pointed inward about 45 degrees. I hop to get them fixed. If anything, that's going to aggravate it, mate.

Author:	KovacsC [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:50 ]
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markg wrote: Is it just overuse? Are you taking enough rest days etc? Sometimes just doing nothing for a bit is the best way to get things fixed. I pulled my calf doing a Tri. I make sure I have 2 days rest a week. Looking at getting a coach next year to put a program together.

Author:	TheVision [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:55 ]
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KovacsC wrote: Looking at getting a coach next year to put a program together. I'll look forward to the miniseries. Will it be on Amazon?

Author:	markg [ Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:04 ]
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Around The World With Kovacs In A Coach On The Left.

Author:	Mimi [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:14 ]
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Darwin has got a cold and he has his 12 month injections today, so today is going to be 'fun' Poor mite

Author:	TheVision [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:43 ]
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One of mine had a cold around injection time but they advised us not to have them until they were better. It might be worth calling them before you make the journey.

Author:	Mimi [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:06 ]
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Good idea. He had a cold at his last load of injections and I called then, but the nurse said they only re-schedule if a fever is present, but I know it is a locum on today and they may have different ideas. I've been on hold for 15 minutes now.

Author:	Mimi [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:13 ]
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no, they said only to cancel if he has a fever.

Author:	TheVision [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:17 ]
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Worth a try.. At least you get them out of the way.

Author:	Mimi [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:19 ]
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That's the only silver lining, that apart from flu vaccines there are no more until he's three and a half

Author:	TheVision [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:21 ]
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And I don't need to tell you that in the long run, it's much, much better to have a few minutes of crying over a needle than to go through the horrible illnesses that it's preventing.

Author:	Jem [ Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:44 ]
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Hope it's over quickly and he doesn't get too upset Mimi