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Barry_T_Coles
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #75 on: Aug 21st, 2005, 10:36pm » |
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Hi Jacqs
Nice to hear the pian is decreasing in duration, at least thats some sort of a break.
If you are having trouble getting O2 it might be worth doing what I did, set up an account with BOC if there is a depot in town, purchase your own regulators or hire the oxyviva set up from them for around $24.00/month plus the cost of the gas.
If you decide to buy your own it should cost around $250.00 total for the Oxy regulator about $100( the ordinary welders one works ) a flow regulator $100 a non rebreather mask can be got from the ER as they dont re use them, when you go to the ER for your gas hit ask for the mask to take home, I have got a D size bottle I cant remember what the cost of the gas was and there is a yearly rental on the bottle.
Hope things keep looking up
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #76 on: Aug 22nd, 2005, 6:59pm » |
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Thanks guys 
Barry I'm not actually having trouble getting it as I didn't want to have to buy it until I know if it works or not. I can get it at the hospital whenever I need it's just that the CH's have been too short in duration to give me time to get there. Murphy's sodding Law as before it was organised I was having real bad ones for hours.
Wishing you guys are heaps PF time,
Cheers and only 3 1/2 weeks till we bugger off,
Jacqs
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #77 on: Aug 29th, 2005, 5:37am » |
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Hi all,
Jacqs, hope you are feeling better. How is O2 going? Have you had a chance to use it. I still think its worth camping out at ER for one night so you can see if it works or not. Brian & Denny, Barry and all the others will keep on giving you morale support. My wife at one stage had difficulty dealing with my hits, but now is really supportive, escpecially since we now know what we are dealing with and how I can cope with it when it comes back.
Today I had a phone call from my brother in law, who say his friend have an attack similar to CH during a game of soccer they were playing. I spoke to the guy and let him know about this site. His doctor told him he has migraines, but from what he told me it sounds very similar to CH, I told him to do the cluster quiz and look around the site. I'm also passing on all info I have to him as well as the name of the neuro I saw. Its getting scary with all the people I'm meeting with CH. ( I might be contaigous like Brian said  )
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Paul
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #78 on: Aug 29th, 2005, 9:03am » |
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Ha! I was right!!
Paul's the carrier, the poisoner, the vector of all things diabolic and just look at what he did to his apprentice! One day on the job, gets infected, joins us here at CH.com and we've never heard from him again.
Sound ominous, folks? I mean, ominous with a capital Omm? Would you share O2 with this man, given that he's walking around pain free, drinking beer and gloating, then doesn't even invite us home to Crackatinny?
Well just for the record, Paul-bloody-Pero, I'm gunna be down your way early December and I'm out to exact revenge.
Revenge!!
Not just for myself, you understand, but for all my Aussie friends here. I make it my quest to ensure so much alcohol goes down your rotten contagious throat that all hint of infection and epidemic will be banished forever and never again will you be able to visit your curse upon innocent drivers.
You've been warned, you devil incarnate, so make your choice.
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #79 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 5:24pm » |
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G'day there,
(Yeah...I can pull off the Aussie hello - one of my best friends from childhood lived in Warilla in NSW) 
Anyone ever go to Drs Hand, Stark, or Williams? I also see a reference for Professor James Lance on the one list I have.
I think they are all headache specialists in Australia - would love to hear how they fare for the CH patient if any of you have been to see these docs!
So how's the nursing exchange program in Australia? I looked into it a few months ago - won't be for awhile yet as I'm currently tied to my place of employment via scholarship payback, but I really can't wait to go! You can either go on holiday and work while you're there - convenient to your schedule/location. Or you can pick up and move for a year, except the pay is a little on the low side!
Good luck to all of you in dealing with the CH - especially if you're out in the bush! <g>
Hugz,
Carrie (Or...as Kirsty used to call me: Keerie LOL)
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #80 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 6:37pm » |
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Hi'yall Keerie, (my attempt at your language) and happy to help.
I've a dear friend from England who might know a bit about this as she's currently nursing in New Zealand, I think on an exchange program. I'll email her now for you and see what she knows.
Cheers and beers,
Brian.
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #81 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 6:42pm » |
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Thanks Brian,
Well she only pronounced it as Keerie - apparently Carrie is pronounced slightly differently down under! haha
I lost touch with my friend some time ago - she moved somewhere else either in Warilla or nearby - we actually had moved at the same time, and the new addresses got lost in the process. Don't even have any idea how to find her as by now she very well could be married or living somewhere totally different!
Not to mention - hard enough to even find Warilla on the map! haha
Looking forward to hearing about the nursing experience. I'd be working in baby-land....of course. 
Carrie
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #82 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 6:49pm » |
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And you'll be welcome, too. My emails away and I'll let you know the moment I hear from her.
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #83 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 6:50pm » |
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Hi Carrie
I'm not in the medical field so cant say what the job or pay situation is.
I've posted some links to Western Australian Hospitals below.
One thing to think about is accomodation, I know that some of the larger Regional Hospitals still have Nurses quarters and they are generally set up with your own room with ablutions and comunity cooking facilities, its a good way to get yourselfe established and settled before looking for private rental and the cost is minimal.
The Geraldton Regional Hospital is a brand new building that has replaced the thirty odd year old one and still has the nurses quarters, a freind of mine works there in the admin, Geraldton is a major regional country town and is only four hours drive from the capitol city of Perth.
Hope this helps you out and if you need any more just ask, i'm sure the other ausies can fill you in with hospitals in thier respective states.
http://wchs.health.wa.gov.au/careers/jobvacs/list.php
http://www.mmhr.org.au/Home.asp?documentid=34
http://www.rph.wa.gov.au/
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #84 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 7:05pm » |
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Excellect point, Barrie.
Hey, Lizzie. Look for something in the bush because you'll learn more there in a week than in ten years in a major city.
Out back is where a first-aider does the job of a nurse, our nurses are referred to still as 'sister' and it's a term of absolute respect because they do the job of doctors, and the doctors are nonexistant because they're all in the city.
The ambulance driver is likely the local publican (unpaid) and all our firefighters are volunteers. Wouldn't swap it for quids.
Brian Out Back.
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #85 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 7:11pm » |
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Hmmmmmmmmm I'll have to think about that! I'll be getting my neonatal nurse practitioner - but that's not much use without someone to actually deliver the babies, first! haha
How are the bugs? I don't particularly like bugs - animals, I can deal with - bugs, not so much!
So.....along with the CH related question...anyone ever see any of those docs? or even heard of them? I'm a product of lidocaine (lignocaine) IV trials here which is primarily based on the success in Australia. LOL
Oh and by the way - big cities are really good places to learn, too - how else would I know how to take care of babies born in drug withdrawal and other things you see way more in the city than anywhere else! LOL Seriously though - it is a good learning experience!
Carrie
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #86 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 7:35pm » |
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I admit never having heard of the doctors you mention but, equally, I've avoided the medical proffession completely for ten years now as regards CH. (Fair dinkum, the cure was worse than the disease.) Mind you, I think Prof Goadsby is an Aussie.
As for the bugs, they're much worse in the movies than in real life. It's mainly a matter of being aware of them and taking precautionary measures, same as you'd do anywhere. Fact is, you'll be at far greater risk of contagion on the aeroplane coming over.
Another thought. Try typing 'Royal Flying Doctor Service' into your computer thingy.
Bestest always,
Brian.
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #87 on: Aug 30th, 2005, 10:59pm » |
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Hey Paul
It looks like you could be in for a torrid time around Xmas I suspect that Brian would not be gentle with a crate of beer.
Well just for the record, Paul-bloody-Pero, I'm gunna be down your way early December and I'm out to exact revenge.
I'm hoping that I will be able dance the light beer barn dance myself shortly, I still get hit with shadows if I have a beer, wine's fine and so is scotch so I guess i'm not on a desert island.
PFD's
be prayin for you around xmas
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #88 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 12:17am » |
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Hi all.
Just a quickie to introduce myself!
I'm almost an Aussie but not quite. I'm officially still a POM - I moved over from Derby in the UK six years ago to go on a working holiday and escape the crappy weather.
My second day in Melbourne and I met a beautiful girl who I married four years later. (I don't mess around when it comes to women!)
I started with CH's when I was about 20 (some 15 years ago now) and my GP had no idea what it was. I went to see eye specialists who could find nothing wrong, I had scans - they could find nothing wrong. I just ended up putting up with it, knowing it would go in a few weeks and not return for 6-12 months.
I had a remission for about two years when I came to Australia, but then they started up again (maybe I got used to the switched seasons down under?)
I went to see a GP who referred me to a brilliant neurologist. He's been saving me ever since. Best bloke I ever met - I guess anybody that could offer an diagnosis and some way to ease the CH would be a top bloke!
Brian - I got my script through today for the O2 so I'll be getting the gear from BOC any day now!
I had to laugh last weekend as I joined up at the local RSL for some cheap beers - now I can't touch the bl**dy stuff!!!! 
Cheers all,
Neal
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #89 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 12:44am » |
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Neal - I'm really glad that you've found an excellent neurologist who has been really trying to help you! Also glad you'll be getting O2! Hope it works for you as well as it does for me and many others here!
So..........what's the name of your neuro? As I said a few posts up, I'm trying to find out if any of the CHers here have seen some of the more well-known Aussie specialists in headaches and migraine. Does your neuro specialize in migraine and headaches, or is he a general neuro?
Very happy that you've found someone who can really help you - or at least try his hardest!
Take care!
Carrie
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #90 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 1:01am » |
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G'Day Neal
Glad you found this site it's one great place operated by a bloke DJ who should be Knighted.
Looks like your Nuro is one of a kind, most dont know how to spell it let alone recognise it.
I'm up here in the North West of WA and suprising as it may seem I have a good GP who picked mine up and has helped me enormously.
I've got a referall to a Nuro in Perth in November to check there isn't any screws loose.
Six years is probably the extent of the apprenticeship so you is a Ozzi now Oi Oi Oi.
Be looking forward to reading further posts, Oh! and watch out for Aussie Brian I recon he could damage a crate of beer real easy.
PFD,s
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #91 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 1:03am » |
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Hi Carrie,
The neuro I'm seeing seems to have a keen interest in CH and migraines. He want's to see my wife (eh?? steady on now Doctor!!) she suffers from 3-4 migraines a week.
I'll put his details down below in case anyone in VIC wants to contact him...
Dr Leslie Sedal
Ph: 03 9429 3440
148 Lennox Street, Richmond VIC 3121
He also operates out of St Vincent's Hospital in the city.
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #92 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 1:08am » |
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Thanks Neal!
Looking forward to hearing all about the ideas he has and the things he'll be trying!!
G'nite (well....it's 2:10am here now - so for me, it's g'nite for a little less than 3 hours now!)
Carrie
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #93 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 1:24am » |
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Hey Barry
I'm an Aussie now? Sounds great to me!!!
Now this may well offend Brian...
As long as I don't have to drink VB I reckon I'll take up the Aussie flag. Sorry Brian - I'm guessing from your pic that you like the odd slab of VB now and then!
Must be something in it as even one can will give me a headache (not a CH thank god - unless I'm in cycle). Carlton Draught - no probs. And it's not because I'm not used to the beer - I did my practicing with the big boys back in the UK drinking pints of the warm stuff!!! 
Pleased you've got a good GP Barry - fingers crossed for November.
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« Reply #94 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 1:35am » |
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And just to prove the extent of true Aussie mateship, Frosty, I'll drink your share for you.
Nope, no need to thank me, it's just typical of the hand of welcome we proffer to all prospective Aussies and yes, I accept cheques.
Otherwise, g'day and welcome to the nut-hut where all is serene and wonderful even if a certain people who shall remain nameless can infect innocent others by e-mail.
I'll also refrain from mentioning the golden coldie I'm about to crack but it's for purely medicinal purposes. (Keeps the tigers away and has been working for years.)
Piles of smiles,
Brian up north.
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #95 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 2:01am » |
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Thanks Brian - you're great!!
Next time someone gets me some VB I'll send it your way
I did pick up on the new discovery... infectious emails. Mmm - I reckon I'll refer this one to my Neuro!
Oh, to have a cold one right now....
I'm still slogging it out at work!!
I need a holiday - in fact I've only been back three weeks. I went up to Port Douglas, Mission Beach and Palm Cove for a two week break. I could quite easily live up there! Why did I pick Melbourne??
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #96 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 2:23am » |
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Strangest thing, eh? Just one breed of beer. I came across one in Syderny many years ago, and it may even have been Carlton Draught, couple of schooners and someone was winding a steel strap around the top of my head and slowly screwing it tight.
Not another drop has done it to me before or since, and I've been among some crookies, too. (Yes, Jacqs, that includes your bloody 'white death'.)
Anyway, I must away. Just sneaked out of the shop for a few minutes and now I'm off to catch tonight's dinner. Weather's been terrible for weeks now and we've had to make do just muddies and cray but it looks better now.
In fact it looks so good out, I may just leave it out.
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
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Oh yes the "white death" very enjoyable last night it was indeed. We actually got in a days fishing and brought home our bag limit of decent sized whiting and indulged for dinner 
Welcome to all the new guys and sorry we had to meet here but at least we're good for a laugh.
Our local brain and wit Brian, will without doubt keep you entertained even if he is drenched in that funny brown stuff .
I can just imagine the meeting between Brian and Paul in December. I'll probably be down the bottom end of Western Oz by then so won't be able to join them bugger it!
Have a good one all,
Cheers,
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
« Reply #98 on: Sep 1st, 2005, 9:12pm » |
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Hey Jacqs
When are you going to be down south of West Oz.
I will be down there in early february, my daughter is getting married in Dunsborough (Eagle Bay ) on Saturday 18th, if your still around that way then it would be great to catch up.
I reckon I would be safer with you than with Brian, although one day I should get brave and tackle a case of beer with him.
PFD's
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Re: Anyone else in Australia?
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