Any GPs out there? I don't have one yet and need a bit of advice on the old...you know...

[MrsMerryHenry]

Swine flu - what else?! The NHS Direct symptom check web links aren't working at the mo and I'd rather not add to their workload by calling if I don't have swine flu.

I think what I have is tonsillitis, and certainly I have those lurvely white spots on the back of my tonsils to confirm it. However I also had a wee bit of a tummy bug on Monday, which I killed off nicely with lemon juice and vinegar (grim but effective). I also now feel a wee bit fluish - slightly aching muscles - and also have signs of a developing infection/ tenderness in my soft palate.

When I get tonsillitis I don't usually have any of those symptoms, just the throat stuff. I haven't had a cough or a temperature, though. As I write this sounds more and more unlike swine flu but I'd appreciate your input!

TIA

Just get yourself to a GP, you can register as a temporary resident if you need to.

My move has coincided with a hideous cold too. It doesn't help does it.

What you looking at me like that for?

you can get achey with tonsillitis, I think if there's white pus on your tonsils, its more likely that rather than SF.

PLEASE dont go to the GP if you think you have SF. Stay at home and ring.....

You're a cheeky monkey, mrslh!

Thanks, am about to register tomorrow. Definitely no SF here - just sore, pus-covered tonsils!

Cheers both!

dragonbutter! Can't believe I missed you! How are you, mate?

Oh, right, I see - it was you all along!!! At first when I read your post I thought 'what a coincidence, db is moving house now as well! wonder how she is...'

I blame the grey hairs, they're turning my brain to mush.

How's life in your new neck of the woods? Are you settled yet?

haha, yes it was me!

i think we're kind of sort of settled. we are surrounded by boxes and sorting stuff out. I have been doing training this week and officially start my job tomorrow.
I've been cycling and swimming with my sister in the evenings which is a real treat and far from our previous lives of no babysitters and everyone living very insular lives.
The neighbour just popped round with a plant pot filled with muddy potatoes from her garden and introduced herself.
And 'finger crossed' the house sale completes tomorrow.

So, i think, things are good.

Really really good infact.

the kids seem happy, DH seems fairly enthusiastic about the move, but hasn't actually met anyone yet. DS1 is playing around with his accent already which is funny to hear.

So all good here.

What about you?

Hurray! I'm so glad things sound great so far! We're really enjoying life down here, though I can't post much at the mo - it's my birthday in 1/2 an hour and I've sworn to get sensible about starting to get to bed before midnight, so I think I ought to at least achieve it once!

Have a fabulous weekend and good luck for completion.

house sold today!
yipee.

and i've changed my name.

new start and all that.

and happy birthday!

Hurrahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

I'm so pleased for you, that is utterly brilliant. for you!

I am wondering whether your chosen new name represents your approach to beating stress??! Like it, anyway. I've also changed my RL name to something easier to pronounce - that new start thing is happening down south, too!

And thanks!

What happened with your job, btw? Did your boss sort things out?

The new name is mosaic inspired. I buy plates in charity shops. The ladies wrap them up ever so carefully. Then i take them home and smash them up.

no luck with my boss sorting out my salary. was beating my head against a brick wall. But the improved standard of living may make it worth it. not sure how long that attitude will stay with me though.

er, you changed your RL name?
your first name? surely not.

at your plate-smashing!

Bummer about your salary. Hope there's a chance for a review.

So what is it that you do for a living, or is that too much info to put on MN?

I've not name-changed properly, legally - I've just started introducing myself as Nickname rather than ComplicatedProperName. If anyone asks I explain. If not, I don't. Am also ending emails to old friends with Nickname so they can get used to it - and call me whichever they prefer.

It's amazing - I tell people my name just once and they get it right away. Revolutionary.

db now named platesmasher tis i of the place called K.

have you moved away from the hams then?

Cryptic...

Who are you, ipiratethief? (good name, btw!)

formally known as piratecat, me and dragon have previously discussed our whereabouta and relative proximity.

(ssh soemone's coming)

Aharr, me hearty! Shiver me timbers! I've seen you about, even heard tell of you in legends of yesteryear...glad to make yer acquaintance!

Better quit while I'm almost ahead, am crap at PirateSpeak.

lol so am i

are ye from similar local shores then.

oh hello. long time no see.
yes have moved north. way north.
like 500 miles from the hams north.

er,mrsmh, you have a lovely name. if you don't need it, i'll have it. my name is the shittest of all shit names...and i frequent the baby names threads regularly.

why oh why would you change your name it's sooooo good.

Um...umm...

Yes?

Or maybe, no?

Here's my fave joke of the week!

physiotherapist btw

at link.
brilliant.

Aww, blessya Platesmasher! After 35 years of living with it I just can't be arsed to explain it to people any more! I think I've given it a good try, though!

Your name's not an awful name! Actually, matched with your surname you sound like a magician. Maybe you should change career, not name!

I've started a thread here

Don't let me stay up late. First proper day on new job tomorrow. Meeting at 9am. Must not be asleep!

glad you like it!

Ah, physio. Now it all makes sense. What a fab job. And it's a proper profession, too, unlike MsMediaLayabout over here.