Guest guest Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 It's entirely possible that the docs don't discriminate between thyroids and haemorrhoids ! hence the indifferent treatment; oops, sorry madam, no wonder the treatment isn't working....how did you say you were using those tablets again? Anon > > Slightly 'off' topic to what we normally discuss but I had to share this > as I hope it will bring a smile to someones face - it did mine after I'd > finished laughing!! > > Yesterday my 12 year old son said to me, " Mum, does your thyroid problem > make your bum really painful? " > > I asked him what he meant. > > " You know, having thyroids can make your bum hurt ' > > Then the penny dropped. > > " Do you mean haemorrhoids " I said. > > " ah yes its haemorrhoids that make your bum hurt, not thyroids!!' he > said > > Mind you, I suppose HypoT is a pain in the ar$e [] > > luv Justeen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 hahahahahaahaha Yes, that is all good stuff for cheering us up thankyou luv Dawnx the lady with roids at both ends hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 …and did you explain to him that sometimes, thyroids are a pain in the bum Justeen. Many sufferers get haemorrhoids because of the constipation caused through their thyroid dysfunction. Luv - Sheila Yesterday my 12 year old son said to me, " Mum, does your thyroid problem make your bum really painful? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 From the mouth of babes...... Very funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 This reminds me of something I posted on the chat forum a few days ago but think it might be appreciated here too. Check out number 17 - Maybe Justeeen's son is onto something!!! Tracey ps- WOULD a doctor ever do a rectal exam to check the thyroid?? ------------------------------------- Do you ever worry about the NHS at all? You should - These are sentences actually typed by Medical secretaries in NHS Greater Glasgow 1. The patient has no previous history of suicides. 2. Patient has left her white blood cells at another hospital. 3. Patient's medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days. 4. She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night. 5. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year. 6. On the second day the knee was better and on the third day it disappeared. 7. The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed. 8. The patient has been depressed since she began seeing me in 1993. 9. Discharge status:- Alive, but without my permission. 10. Healthy appearing decrepit 69-year old male, mentally alert, but forgetful. 11. Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch. 12. She is numb from her toes down. 13. While in ER, she was examined, x-rated and sent home. 14. The skin was moist and dry. 15. Occasional, constant infrequent headaches. 16. Patient was alert and unresponsive. 17. Rectal examination revealed a normal size thyroid. 18. She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life until she got a divorce. 19. I saw your patient today, who is still under our care for physical therapy. 20. Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation. 21 Examination of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized. 22. The lab test indicated abnormal lover function. 23. Skin: somewhat pale, but present. 24. The pelvic exam will be done later on the floor. 25. Large brown stool ambulating in the hall. 26. Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities .. 27. When she fainted, her eyes rolled around the room. 28. The patient was in his usual state of good health until his airplane ran out of fuel and crashed. 29. Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant. 30. She slipped on the ice and apparently her legs went in separate directions in early December. 31. Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. , who felt we should sit on the abdomen and I agree. 32. The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stock broker instead. 33. By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped, and he was feeling better. > > Yesterday my 12 year old son said to me, " Mum, does your thyroid problem > make your bum really painful? " > > I asked him what he meant. > > " You know, having thyroids can make your bum hurt ' > > Then the penny dropped. > > " Do you mean haemorrhoids " I said. > > " ah yes its haemorrhoids that make your bum hurt, not thyroids!!' he > said > > Mind you, I suppose HypoT is a pain in the ar$e [] > > luv Justeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Nice one Tracey ) Luv - Sheila This reminds me of something I posted on the chat forum a few days ago but think it might be appreciated here too. Check out number 17 - Maybe Justeeen's son is onto something!!! Tracey ps- WOULD a doctor ever do a rectal exam to check the thyroid?? 17. Rectal examination revealed a normal size thyroid. ,___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Oh Tracey, that made me laugh out loud. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Oh I know that, he was just getting confused with his words. Luv Justeen > > .and did you explain to him that sometimes, thyroids are a pain in the bum > Justeen. Many sufferers get haemorrhoids because of the constipation caused > through their thyroid dysfunction. > > > > Luv - Sheila > > > > Yesterday my 12 year old son said to me, " Mum, does your thyroid problem > make your bum really painful? " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 I know , but this was just my sense of humour! Luv - Sheila Oh I know that, he was just getting confused with his words. Luv Justeen > > .and did you explain to him that sometimes, thyroids are a pain in the bum > Justeen. Many sufferers get haemorrhoids because of the constipation caused through their thyroid dysfunction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sorry Sheila!!! Is being a bit fick today!!! Luv Justeen xx > I know , but this was just my sense of humour! > Luv - Sheila [Edit Abbrev Mod] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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