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  1. When I did the ALD list I had to summarize things.... perhaps too much and in doing so maybe some points could do with some clarification Regarding Diabetes and related eye problems Diabetic retinopathy - where the blood vessels of the retina become damaged is the most common diabetic eye problem. Other conditions such as Glaucoma and Cataracts can also occur, though of course these conditions may also arise in non -diabetics. I believe these are the pathologies that would gain exemption. If your need for glasses in any way can be related to any of these conditions then I would assume exemption would also be granted. However, for 'near-sightedness' or 'long-sightedness' I do not imagine you could claim exemption, unless it could be shown to have a bearing on your condition. Check with the ophthalmologist before ordering those Gucci specs!  
  2. Quelqu'un m'a donné un livre pour améliorer ma mémoire.........mais j'ai oublié où je l'ai mis ! 
  3. I think -allowing for the spelling!!     we will see about that when we meet again  (se voir)
  4.   Cherche (or)  recherche local - garde meuble, à louer /à acheter ........etc
  5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30UC7c3dsHk&feature=related Not sure if this has been posted before but it's a bit of fun and a bit of  'computer vocabulary'  
  6. From the HAS website Qu’est-ce que l’épilepsie sévère ? L’épilepsie est une maladie neurologique qui se traduit par des crises. On diagnostique la maladie lorsque les crises épileptiques* se répètent dans le temps. Celles-ci sont très variables, certaines pouvant passer inaperçues (crises à type d’absences par exemple), alors que d’autres sont plus spectaculaires (convulsions, perte de connaissance). Malgré leurs formes différentes, elles traduisent toujours une perturbation temporaire du cerveau. L’épilepsie peut apparaître à tout âge, même si elle survient le plus souvent dans l’enfance. Selon les personnes, la maladie évolue différemment : certaines formes d’épilepsie disparaissent avec l’âge, d’autres persistent toute la vie. En France, sous ses différentes formes, les épilepsies concernent aujourd’hui environ 500 000 personnes. Les épilepsies sont dites sévères lorsqu’elles :  résistent aux traitements, ce qui concerne environ un tiers des patients, et/ou ;  entraînent un handicap qui peut être lié à la fréquence, au type ou à l’intensité des crises ou à leurs manifestations brutales (chutes), et/ou ;  sont la conséquence d’une atteinte du cerveau, soit de naissance (encéphalopathies*), soit après un accident (ex. : traumatismes crâniens, accidents vasculaires cérébraux, etc.).   La prise en charge de l’épilepsie sévère À quoi sert le bilan de santé initial ? À évaluer le degré de sévérité de votre maladie. Il consiste en une ou plusieurs consultations médicales, des prises de sang, et des examens complémentaires (EEG*, IRM*, etc.) pour :  rechercher l’origine de votre épilepsie ;  rechercher des complications éventuelles ;  rechercher d’autres maladies, et tenir compte de leurs traitements qui peuvent compliquer votre prise en charge ;  planifier le suivi au long cours de votre maladie. Afin de ne pas augmenter le risque de crises, votre médecin vous conseille sur votre mode de vie : ces recommandations portent sur les horaires de sommeil, l’alimentation, les boissons alcoolisées, le sport, et pour certains types d’épilepsie la télévision et les jeux vidéo.
  7. You may find this site of interest http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/fr/  which gives a link not only to the lascaux caves but many others  
  8. Nickel

    T.G.M.Hb

    T.M.G   Teneur Globulaire ( cellulaire) Moyenne --en Hémoglobine. The equivalent is Mean Corpuscular ( cellular) Haemoglobin. It forms part of a routine Full Blood Count and is the average amount of haemoglobin per red cell. In some forms of anaemia where the red cells are smaller than usual the TMG Hb (MCH) will be lower than normal.   Hope that helps        
  9. For something different you could try Le Lioran, in the Cantal, only 3 hours from Cahors. Was there today and conditions were superbe! http://www.lelioran.com/
  10. I can certainly recommend  Docteur Sabine Dunogier 14 Chemin des Miattes Figeac  05.65.34.13.47 ( SCP Bedou- Carmouze-Clarac- Dunogier- Mellinger) Friendly helpful staff- clean very modern surgeries- and excellent treatment.    
  11. Leucodystrophy A degeneration of the white matter of brain  Leuco-(white )     dys - (bad)      trophy -(growth) e.g   Gauchers ds    Krabbes ds The leucodystrophies form  part of a group of rare inherited disorders which are grouped together with other inherited disorders of metabolism as : Maladies métaboliques héréditaires  and classed in     ALD 17      
  12. One another thing to bear in mind - depending on the treatment that may be required - not every hospital will have a cardio- thoracic centre, especially with regard to some of the newer procedures/techniques. I am sure there will be list of hospitals that do - probably Clair will know.  
  13. Well - I am totally in agreement that there are too many - I also have spent my working life in the NHS but to be accurate then from the data you sourced there are approx 36,000 'managers and senior managers' in the NHS england and approx 130,000 beds. I think the articles you refer to include all "pen-pushers"presumably administrative staff - who in my mind do a very worthwhile job!! Whatever the statistics the trend is frightening and some recent articles in the BMJ where some doctors themselves  have been calling for more managers has made me realise I left at the right time !!   Edit -  - there are now more managers than consultants !  
  14. [quote user="Bugbear"]Does anyone know, for example, that in the UK, there are now more senior managers than there are beds [/quote] I agree there  is a worrying upward trend in number of managers and a downward spiral in bed numbers- but I am not sure there are as yet more senior managers than beds?
  15. In a couple of weeks you will see your cardiologist with new investigations and at that time he/she will say either that surgery is not necessary at this stage - in which case I would imagine you will continue with your planned move...........  Or that surgery is now required. Should it be the latter - then again I would discuss this with the cardiologist with reference to the stress of undertaking the move also bearing in mind you will need to register with a new GP in France ( or do you have one?)  be referred to the specialist in France and undertake a whole new series of tests/ investigations. Both options are of course possible which is why I suggest the opinion of the medical team may may help in reaching your decision . They may feel, for whatever reason, that it would be better to have the operation in UK - or they may say that there is no medical contra-indication to moving to France. I don't wish to oversimplify what is going to be a difficult time for you but hopefully just  indicate that some decisions may be made that will narrow your choices and so make the final decision a little easier. Here's hoping you have good news in December
  16. Hello, Might I suggest all you really need (if anything at all or depending on the condition ) is a resumé to include your medical history, diagnosis, current treatment/medication and recent/relevant test results. These could be provided by your GP as a computer print out or letter. However your new GP here will take his own history and request his own tests etc and with this in mind, if your French is not too good at the moment then ideally a translation would make sense. Although many medical terms are similar in both languages it is often what is written between them that is not and it may be wrong to think your new GP will have an adequate knowledge of English. Good luck with the move          
  17. This is a very good article from BMJ about Wasp and Bee stings http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/316/7141/1365
  18.  Have been away from the forum for a few weeks and what awful news to return to . I think it was through 'Coops' that I joined this forum - she always gives  such intelligent and balanced views on any topic and of course worked so hard for all of us during the health care crisis  - so please pass on my very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
  19. Nickel

    What Tree

    Albizia Julibrissin - maybe rosea or boubri? Planted one a couple of years ago and it is just about to flower  
  20. whoops !!! Thanks Clair,  just hadn't seen a mention of it here and in view of the notice about swimming thought I'd mention it .
  21.   Just saw this on BBC website     http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7502208.stm
  22. I have an Omron M6 from Materiel Medical france. There are many to choose from and no need to spend too much! Plenty of on line shops Go for one which is validated by the British Hypertension Society ( this is also used in France) Those used on the upper arm are more accurate than those used on the wrist. Make sure you choose the right cuff size. Next time you visit your GP take it along so you can compare measurements with his sphygmomanometer  and he can explain the correct way of using it ( sounds simple I know but it is best to know how to take an accurate  reading , when etc)
  23. Many thanks Chris pp. Will there be an insect section sometime on your planet passion web site ?
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