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Old 16-06-2011, 03:54
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I was only half watching bits of it, while doing other things, watch it properly later.
Assuming she'd gone to her GP and was complaining about 'I think' she got a better, more knowledgeable diagnosis going to A&E, 'I know', rather than 'I think'
A&E also seemed to find out the cause of the problem OCD.
Maybe she had a legitimate complaint then?
I thought she'd actually been talking to NHS direct or similar over the phone, she did say 'that they didn't have any appointments'
If it's like a lot of people's experience, no appointments, really means no appointments within a week.

I'm not sure a Doctor would say it's a good idea to leave an ear infection untreated and undiagnosed for a week.
My mate had a wait and see attitude with an ear infection until he fell off his bike in front of a bus, luckily at low speed, due to the infection affecting is balance.

As for OCD haven't you heard of it or how it can affect people?
I'm guessing she keeps cleaning her ears, until she's damaged them, causing the infection.
I'm guessing the A&E doctor or nurse took a look at her ear and inquired how it had got in such a state, leading to the OCD diagnosis.
There's a ENT saying 'don't put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear' lots of people ignore that bit of advice though.

Don't know whats so rude/irritating about mother of mine, hey ho, everyone's got their foibles.
Nobody noticed her thanking/waving at the staff, when she was leaving then?
Im sure if she had been speaking to NHS direct they would have advised to to go to her GP or a walk in centre?

I have had problems with my ears before and been advised to go to a walk in centre as i could not get a appointment with my GP, There are many walk in centre's in London and im pretty sure there are many in and around the UK.
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Old 16-06-2011, 09:36
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I've had a lifetime of ENT issues- am partially deaf and prone to all sorts of ear and throat infections. I've only ever had to go to hospital once which was for an operation and I've had some pretty nasty problems including balance issues like the aforementioned gentleman. I just don't see why she couldn't go to a drop in centre like the rest of us? Yes I have sympathy with OCD sufferers but I'm afraid I can be a bit old fashioned and see people claiming to have OCD when they don't. She seemed all sweetness and light when she left, that's cos she finally got her own way. Sorry, her attitude just annoyed me.
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Old 16-06-2011, 11:16
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I, too have had pretty much every ear problem you can think of. My ears have been so bad that five years ago my ENT consultant was looking in my ears and turned to his collegue and said "come and look at this patients ears - You'll only ever see one case like this in your career" So when it comes to ear infections and ear problems I know what I'm talking about.

In all my life I've never once had to go to A&E with my ears.

GP's are perfectly capable of dealing with ear infections (whether self inflicted through cleaning with cotton wool buds or not) and if the problem is chronic they will refer the patient to ENT.

The only time ear problems could become an emergency would be if the infaction got so bad it spread to the mastoid bone, which can in turn lead to a brain infection - That is exceptionally rare though, and if it did happen the patient would be extremely ill with Meningitis type symptoms - Certainly nothing like that silly girl was presenting with.

She should have done like the rest of us have to do when we have minor infections, take paracetamol every four hours and wait to see her GP.
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Old 16-06-2011, 13:07
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I've had a lifetime of ENT issues- am partially deaf and prone to all sorts of ear and throat infections. I've only ever had to go to hospital once which was for an operation and I've had some pretty nasty problems including balance issues like the aforementioned gentleman. I just don't see why she couldn't go to a drop in centre like the rest of us? Yes I have sympathy with OCD sufferers but I'm afraid I can be a bit old fashioned and see people claiming to have OCD when they don't. She seemed all sweetness and light when she left, that's cos she finally got her own way. Sorry, her attitude just annoyed me.
Her rant about 'think' was a big clue where her real problem lay. She appeared satisfied to be informed the infection could go to her brain and she'd die, then she threw in she need to go to a counsellor.

Her friend seemed totally unconcerned, we only had the girl's description of events, she wasn't shown talking to any medical staff.

I suspect 24 hours later she'd probably complain her ears were still hurting and the hospital did nothing.
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Old 16-06-2011, 13:57
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Her rant about 'think' was a big clue where her real problem lay. She appeared satisfied to be informed the infection could go to her brain and she'd die, then she threw in she need to go to a counsellor.

Her friend seemed totally unconcerned, we only had the girl's description of events, she wasn't shown talking to any medical staff.

I suspect 24 hours later she'd probably complain her ears were still hurting and the hospital did nothing.
The moment she lost me completely was when she said the staff were being idle and slacking cos they weren't being paid what they wanted(?). Clearly thinking the world owes her a living. Reminded me of what the lady says at the beginning of the show, that everyone should spend time in an A&E unit during their lifetime so they can appreciate what they have.
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Old 16-06-2011, 19:34
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Well last night's was interesting....Nancy was adorable..I want her to come and live with me....Colin & Esther were sweet....that couple with the 2 kids were beyond irritating.....as was the ear girl who was never off her phone....I was quite upset watching the American gentleman Robert, ho was clearly a very intelligent articulate man...so sad what alcohol does...but glad to see at the end that he'd been sober for 5 months...sending him much love and luck for the future x
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Old 16-06-2011, 20:59
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Well last night's was interesting....Nancy was adorable..I want her to come and live with me....Colin & Esther were sweet....that couple with the 2 kids were beyond irritating.....as was the ear girl who was never off her phone....I was quite upset watching the American gentleman Robert, ho was clearly a very intelligent articulate man...so sad what alcohol does...but glad to see at the end that he'd been sober for 5 months...sending him much love and luck for the future x
I met Nancy in Las Vegas airport, she was very interesting, I helped her fill in the green Visa waiver form, you are right she was lovely.
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Old 16-06-2011, 21:12
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Elderly people in hospital,particuarly if they're on their own,always set me off.
I know exactly what you mean.
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Old 16-06-2011, 21:18
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Well last night's was interesting....Nancy was adorable..I want her to come and live with me....Colin & Esther were sweet....that couple with the 2 kids were beyond irritating.....as was the ear girl who was never off her phone....I was quite upset watching the American gentleman Robert, ho was clearly a very intelligent articulate man...so sad what alcohol does...but glad to see at the end that he'd been sober for 5 months...sending him much love and luck for the future x
I felt so much for Robert..we have an alcoholic in our family, I have seen a fantastic person torn apart by drink, he too has been sober now for a few months...fingers crossed he's over the worse and my thoughts are with Robert and his family.
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Old 16-06-2011, 21:24
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Wow, what an intelligent family!
Lord have mercy.
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Old 16-06-2011, 21:57
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I was only half watching bits of it, while doing other things, watch it properly later.
Assuming she'd gone to her GP and was complaining about 'I think' she got a better, more knowledgeable diagnosis going to A&E, 'I know', rather than 'I think'
A&E also seemed to find out the cause of the problem OCD.
Maybe she had a legitimate complaint then?
I thought she'd actually been talking to NHS direct or similar over the phone, she did say 'that they didn't have any appointments'
If it's like a lot of people's experience, no appointments, really means no appointments within a week.

I'm not sure a Doctor would say it's a good idea to leave an ear infection untreated and undiagnosed for a week.
My mate had a wait and see attitude with an ear infection until he fell off his bike in front of a bus, luckily at low speed, due to the infection affecting is balance.

As for OCD haven't you heard of it or how it can affect people?
I'm guessing she keeps cleaning her ears, until she's damaged them, causing the infection.
I'm guessing the A&E doctor or nurse took a look at her ear and inquired how it had got in such a state, leading to the OCD diagnosis.
There's a ENT saying 'don't put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear' lots of people ignore that bit of advice though.

Don't know whats so rude/irritating about mother of mine, hey ho, everyone's got their foibles.
Nobody noticed her thanking/waving at the staff, when she was leaving then?
I did.

I liked Colin and Esther too. Thought they were very sweet together although I could understand her mum and dad having kittens.

I absolutley loved Nancy. I'm glad she's planning another holiday - just wish she could find a companion to live with so that she isn't lonely and afraid at night. Such a lovely lady and so very positive about everything.

I was also glad about Robert being able to spend time with his family - have to say both he and Nancy made my eyes a bit misty.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:16
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Anyone else watching?

Love Kevin the porter he obviously enjoys his job!
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:22
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Anyone else watching?

Love Kevin the porter he obviously enjoys his job!
Of course I'm watching, might post later.
I was wondering if we'd hear anything about Kevin, he's the most consistent member of staff we see, others come and go.

I've given up trying to work out what was going on with the French guy who was acting out with Jen.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:27
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Evening all.
I do love the shots of people hopping through the department lol.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:30
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I take it all the patients on this programme have to give permission to be filmed? Not surprised the drunk suited man is blurred out. Doubt his bosses in the Commons would be keen to see him like this.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:32
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What a couple of moaners..
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:33
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Evening all.
I do love the shots of people hopping through the department lol.
Bugger got in before me, was about to edit my post.
We started last week with a shot of a blokey hopping around, he made me giggle at least.

I suspect inhaler blokey isn't going to die before he's seen
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:37
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What a couple of moaners..
You want to try Asda's at Christmas then.
One of the various things listed as 'The English Disease' depending on who you talk to is Moaning.
As long as they're venting to their mates I'll let it ride, they're not giving it to the staff.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:38
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Bugger got in before me, was about to edit my post.
We started last week with a shot of a blokey hopping around, he made me giggle at least.

I suspect inhaler blokey isn't going to die before he's seen
yeah he doesn't seem critical does he?

Looks like it's going to be tense in the waiting room.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:41
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I do admire Jen she does deal with any situation very well.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:51
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that porter should be on X-Factor. Really nice voice.

Can't stand the attitudes of those gang members. Trouble is they'll probably watch this and think they were dead hard.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:55
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I take it all the patients on this programme have to give permission to be filmed? Not surprised the drunk suited man is blurred out. Doubt his bosses in the Commons would be keen to see him like this.
Only said he was drinking at the Commons, considering he seems to have gone ape$hit at the novelty of free drink, he was probably a guest.
I thought the Commons was only subsidised though not free, basically not for profit.
He seemed to wobble out under his own steam later, so was probably too peed to sign a waiver.
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Old 22-06-2011, 21:59
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Only said he was drinking at the Commons, considering he seems to have gone ape$hit at the novelty of free drink, he was probably a guest.
I thought the Commons was only subsidised though not free, basically not for profit.
He seemed to wobble out under his own steam later, so was probably too peed to sign a waiver.
He had a Commons staff ID badge on him though so he was either an MP or worked there.....
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Old 22-06-2011, 22:08
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He had a Commons staff ID badge on him though so he was either an MP or worked there.....
Oh, I wouldn't know a Commons pass from an Oyster pass.

Getting back to the other FM's point about not been seen like this by his bosses.
Given the drinking culture in this country and the fact that the Commons has a bar at all, his bosses would probably be hugely hypocritical having a go at him for being rotten drunk.

We didn't get any follow up on the chap who's Mum did the piece to camera.
He was full of pi$$ and vinegar until the anger and adrenaline wore off and he had a few tears.
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Old 22-06-2011, 22:20
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Another depressing episode where you just despair at the state of Britain in 2011.
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