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Alternative meds ?
Hey. Having a bit of a prob at the mo and really dont want to discuss it with any one!! So thought i would post on here... Im on medication (citalopram) because i suffer from panic attacks (there not too bad any more). I've been taking them for about 2 years now and recently wanted to stop taking them, the doc advised i…
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Its 3a.m. and I've got....
PRICKLY HEAT and it's driving me insane. Sat here with a damp tea towel on my shoulders to try and stop the itching. I am taking Piriton but am wondering if anyone else knows of a remedy?
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What does a 'personal ioniser' do?
Only I was tempted in Boots by one to hang round my neck, it was only £2.50 and it looks very pretty, it glows when it's switched on! It's caused great hilarity at home though 'cos I have no idea what it's supposed to be doing for me! Apart from crackling and hissing very very faintly ...
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I've got a date!
The Pink Experience starts Sunday 17 July at 2 pm, with surgery scheduled for Monday. Expect it to go quiet for at least a week afterwards, I'll see if my DH can be persuaded to post an update but don't hold your breath. My preparations include a haircut, chiropody, underarm wax and a relax/sleep CD. Tried to eat sensibly,…
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OS Bright Eyes
Is there any way of making my blue eyes bluer? Sounds like a silly question really. They do have a sparkle to them, which I'm putting down to me not consuming alcohol anymore, now I want them super blue!! Any tips? What about those drops from the chemist?
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Ovulation / Pregnancy tests
I'm sure I saw a thread like this not long back, but I can't find it now. so apologies if I am repeating other questions! My hubby and I have started trying for a baby but as I've been on contraceptives for many years I need to check when I'm ovulating, and later of course check if I'm pregnant. Where's the best place to…
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Recycling glasses (spectacles)
Hi I remember there being a post ages & ages ago about what to do with old glasses & I am curious to know what people do with them. I have seen recycling boxes in some opticians, I thought I'd post about it given the recent posts about getting new glasses, I may even make it sticky! To date I keep old glasses in a drawer…
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Opticians
November2004 I bought a new pair of glasses and I totally forgot to get a pair of prescription sunglasses. Can I get a pair on the NHS or is it too late because Ive used my prescription ?? Im soooo confused with optician and their charges.
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Giving up smoking
I am giving up smoking next Monday! My husband is currently trying to stop smoking, he's going cold turkey! I have set my date and was wondering what types of products people have tried/ which are a waste of money etc. I figured out it was a more of a psycholigical than physical addiction with me as I quit when I got…
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Knee replacement but still having problems
my partners dad has had a knee replacement. several months later he still cannot bend his knee, cannot walk on it properly and the doctor is saying that they do not want to re-operate at the moment. can anyone help with ideas?
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Dental Checks
How much do you pay for an NHS check? They charge me £14.52, but Radio 4 You and Yours said the fee is £6.
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E111 form to be replaced by card
See here (travel board) http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=683530#post683530
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lumpy, sore tongue and cheeks
Hello out there, last Thursday we had a takeaway curry from Asda, the sort that you reheat at home. Since then I've had burning pain on my lips, my inner cheeks feel like the skin is going to peel off, and in the last couple of days I've developed quite large lumps at the back of my tongue, along with ulcers on and…
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First Aid for Kids
They were discussing this CD for learning how to apply first aid to children onCase Notes Listen | Go to Website First Aid for Kids - CD Rom First Aid for Kids - CD Rom A new cd-rom is another way of learning about first aid. Consultant in Cardiac Intensive Care at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Nick Pigott is passionate…
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Tired all the time, whats normal?
I am a SAHM with 2 children. 1 is in year 1 and the other is 3 and at playgroup 4 mornings a week. I take them to school/playgroup come home sort out washing, do the ironing, nip into town or supermarket, do housework etc. Then pick spud up have lunch, and try and spend time doing what he wants. Then it`s back to school,…
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Cooling gels?
Hi all I need to buy some cooling gel. Does anyone know where I can get this at cheap price? I usually by it from body shop but the one I want a) isn't big enough and b) is fairly pricey for the amount I will get through. I have posted this on the health board as it is for health reasons that I need it. If mods think its…
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Interesting new Health site
http://www.mybodylanguage.co.uk/home.htm
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Finding lumps
Hello there, this is my first post here, although I have been looking around for a while. A few weeks ago whilst examining myself in the bathroom I discovered a lump in my left testicle. Should I worry about this or just leave it for a while to see what happens? It is a bit sore when I prod it. Thanks
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Ibs
Does anyone have any tips for coping with IBS? I've been quite poorly with it over the weekend. I've had tummy cramps since Friday, and started with diahorrea last night and it hasn't settled yet. At the moment, the pain is so bad, I can hardly stand up. I've tried painkillers and a hot water bottle, but I can't get it to…
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CAT scan
What happens with the results? Do you have to wait for them to be posted to the GP, or do you find out straight away? Thanks