General Chat

When I was 5 I had Stephen Johnson's disease, similar to smallpox and spent several weeks in an isolation hospital. They pumped me full of penacillin, which was quite new at that time, and I recovered, but still have some scars.

LMAO Cherry, dont think an iron lung will cure addictivitus, just un-subscribe to broadband...that should do it

Meningococcal Septicaemia when I was a student nurse in 1972-was all over newspapers at the time -not my name though! Ros

rheumatic fever when I was 9 and pneumonia about 4 years ago

Not really, but I was clinically dead once. len

last year i asked for prayers for my dad(he was only 49) as he had an irregular heratbeat brought on by bronchil pneumonia..........he went on to get mennicogal septacemia and then caught mrsa from the ward he was taken to after critical care. needless to say he was a very lucky man and lived to tell the tale.x

I had pre eclampsia when I was pregnant with my twins, nearly died! didnt realise how seriously ill I was till after I recovered and they told me. I was kept in a room next to the operating theatre for three days after they delivered my girls but I was out for the count so havent any recollection of anyting at the time, I was in hospital for five weeks before they were delivered but they never actually explained why, just said I needed rest etc. Happy to be here to tell the tale though. Marie

Harry, that's one thing I have always been able to do is have a laugh at my self and there is always someone worse off than me. I am a very lucky person in lots of ways. M.

God bless you dear lady. At least you retain a sense of humour. Best wishes Happy days

I was born with congenital cataracts for which I had seven operations by the time I was ten, I suffered a detached retina at 18, which after three more operations couldn't be repaired, so I am visually impaired. Suffered for many years with various symptoms, was diagnosed two years ago with addisons disease, at the time I was given less than a week to live, thankfully high doses of steroids and an excellent medical team saved my life. Also have heart valve disease, bronchial asthma, osteoarthritis, osteopenia, gastritis, all of which I have been told is possibly a thing called Sticklers Syndrome, which I am waiting for the results of at present. As you can see I'm fighting fit. M.

Please see my separate thread on 'addictivitis'.( a made up disease for addicts to these boards) Happy days

Rheumatic Fever at 13 Pulmonary Embolism at 35 and six months pregnant Arthritis is a breeze after the above! But not got it as bad as some.... Lily

Hi Hal Thanks for pointing out the error - meant 1985 really. Honest, Couldnt see what you meant at first - !!!! Liz;-))))))))))

Nice one Harry !!!!!!!! I have just been diagnosed with emphysema - scary in the night when I have to get up cos can't breath. AND I remember the scarlet fever hospital !!! Ye gods - that ages me !! Mum and Dad had to stand on a raised plank ot wood and I remember writing 'See her? She's 'orrible' about one of the nurses !!! Apart from the above I just have ADICTIVITIS. Happy days Harry. J

Come on then Harry, answer Deb and me. Just what is the disease called 'addictivitus'? Cherryx

Liz, so sorry about your Zoe, it's really a hard thing to go through and stays with you always. My daughter weighed 2 lbs 4 oz. and was in hospital for just over 2 months. We got to bring her home when she was 5 lbs but I was still quite ill for almost a year after and it was really tough trying to deal with a premmie who wouldn't eat and then my own treatment on top of that. But that was a long time ago she's thrived now almost 28 and the thrill of my life. LOL. Yes Harry what do you mean about addictivitis???? Please explain more detail Deb

Liz. if the date is right '1895' when you where ill,you seem to be pretty lucid and in good health for some one who is 111.More power to you and good health. Hal.:o<))))).

What's addictivitis?

Yes! I have Chronic Kidney failure caused by Goodpasters Syndrum Long story...Spent alot of time in hospital some of it on life support. Christine x

I am 32 and when I was 30 had a severe stroke that nearly killed me.It wiped everything from my brain and I had to learn everything again, Then radiosurgery on my brain to kill the bit that was causing the problems. Now have to wait 3 years to see if it has worked and hope I don't stroke in the meantime. I also have arthritis in my back and knees.......... Happy Easter everyone, Sinead