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no_hypocrisy

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1. Not necessarily a "senior issue".

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Feb 14, 2024, 07:45 AM

Feb 2024

When I had my tonsils out 60+ years ago, I immediately came down with mumps. My throat was already inflamed and swollen. I remember being miserable for about a month.

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Any of yall notice, when you've had an operation/procedure, shortly after you develop another problem or minor illness? [View all] raccoon Feb 2024 OP

Not necessarily a "senior issue". no_hypocrisy Feb 2024 #1

Seniors have more "procedures". marybourg Feb 2024 #2

Yes! Lulu KC Feb 2024 #3

I believe in The Wave Theory of health. Midnight Writer Feb 2024 #4

I tend to avoid doctors and hospitals for this exact reason...I must admit almost every medical procedure mitch96 Feb 2024 #5

Well, no. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2024 #6