The Compers Inn - Part 10

Cheeky_Chicken

toniq wrote: »

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1318957

can we all enter above for tulips xmas pressie please xxx

Haven't clicked, but I bet it's the Will Young one?? I entered earlier and thought it had Katie's name on it if I win

VelvetGlove

Aw Snidely, that's a bit of a shocker! How strange that she just decided to test your blood - perhaps she saw some signs & thought better safe than sorry & did the test - it's great you have such good medical professionals I always get up to pee in the night but I have always put it down to a bladder the size of a sparrow! I do get an annual blood test now to test my thyroxine levels or T levels or some such so I know I don't currently have it.

I'm so shocked at the price these days for a prescription - but luckily (?) I am also on free ones now because of my thyroid medication.

bella165

i hate shopping and i hate town,i was a nervous wreck still jibbery now ahwell home now were its safe and warm :-) im now 400+quid lighter,i got 2 of the phones for 5quid for they younger son (hes 10 but keeps losing them)
got a wii 129.quid then went in cex and got a blue ds and guituar hero (cant spell)for 115 quid and a wii fit for 15 plus loads of stocking fillers,need to get some comps done cya hope your all well hugs to all xx

Cheeky_Chicken

VelvetGlove wrote: »

Aw Snidely, that's a bit of a shocker! How strange that she just decided to test your blood - perhaps she saw some signs & thought better safe than sorry & did the test - it's great you have such good medical professionals I always get up to pee in the night but I have always put it down to a bladder the size of a sparrow! I do get an annual blood test now to test my thyroxine levels or T levels or some such so I know I don't currently have it.

I'm so shocked at the price these days for a prescription - but luckily (?) I am also on free ones now because of my thyroid medication.

I'm getting quite excited now, I've just had to have a blood test for Thyroid something-or-other - my hairdresser made me do it - haven't had the results yet, but should I start hoping it's positive? Will I get free prescriptions? :eek:

VelvetGlove

Yes Cheeky, my mum & I no longer pay for any prescriptions because the thyroid stuff is medication for the rest of our lives now.

Cheeky_Chicken wrote: »

Haven't clicked, but I bet it's the Will Young one?? I entered earlier and thought it had Katie's name on it if I win

Great minds think alike Would be a lovely surprise for her if one of us could win it for her!

Off for some tea & a film so will be back later Have fun all!

(toni - that website still didn't have the video on last time I checked :rolleyes: )

Snidely

VelvetGlove wrote: »

Aw Snidely, that's a bit of a shocker! How strange that she just decided to test your blood - .

Nah, She just likes to cause me pain. She insisted that I have a flu jab as well. Just an excuse to stick another needle in! :rotfl:

Seriously Dr Sally is an excellent GP who has served us well over the years

bella165

idont know any will young songs give me a clue and ill enter it for her

bella165

shame i couldnt get eyeq from there,
sorry to hear about the little p rick you had,
and glad your gonna be ok :-)

Nicky63

:rubs eyes and re-reads: Bella! did you just say you got a wii fit for £15?????? if so where I beg, no demand you tell me! :rotfl:

essexgal

Snidely wrote: »

I went to see Dr Sally last week with the Leader of the Opposition and she did a routine blood test on me. It wasn't even my appointment! She rang me earlier this week and told me I have type 2 diabetes. ......Anyhow it means that I have to take more pills than The Opposition every day. I have to take 7 what with the blood pressure and cholesterol tablets while she just has 6. Mind you her's are free 'cos of her thyroid condition while I have to pay.;)
Den

Not sure where you are Snidely but if you're diabetes type 2 you should be entitled to an exemption certificate (unless your diabetes is controlled by diet alone).....unless they've changed the rules.

Who can get a prescription exemption certificate?

People who have certain medical conditions

Although there are many conditions requiring regular medication, only the following qualify for an exemption certificate:

• A permanent fistula requiring dressing.
• Forms of hypoadrenalism such as Addison's Disease.
• Diabetes insipidus and other forms of hypopituitarism.
• Diabetes mellitus except where treatment is by diet alone.
• Hypoparathyroidism.
• Myasthenia gravis.
• Myxoedema (underactive thyroid) or other conditions where supplemental thyroid hormone is necessary.
• Epilepsy requiring regular anti-epilepsy medication.
• If, because of a permanent disability, you cannot leave your home without help.

If you have one of these conditions, get form FP92A from your doctor's surgery and fill it in. This is sent to the Prescription Pricing Authority who will issue a Medical Exemption Certificate.

If you have a Medical Exemption Certificate or Maternity Exemption Certificate, all your prescriptions are free, whatever the medication is for.

Will point out that you do have to ask for the form - they don't automatically give you one with the diagnosis:rolleyes:

essexgal