The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #165309 Message #3963983
Posted By: Senoufou
30-Nov-18 - 06:16 AM
Thread Name: BS: Helpful ointments & medications
Subject: RE: BS: Helpful ointments & medications
I tend to follow my old father's advice. He always said to 'leave your body alone, and it will sort itself out'. Not applicable with serious illnesses of course. But with minor stuff he had a point.
He never visited his GP, or bought anything at the pharmacy, he was tough as old boots. But on one occasion he had an infected wound on his finger and needed an antibiotic.
In those days, one's medical records were written on a small card in a little cardboard envelope. The receptionist ferreted around for ages and apologised red-faced, saying they couldn't find his records, his envelope was empty.
This was because he didn't have any. They had to start a new card for his finger.