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Down's syndrome
I read this : "When thinking about your next pregnancy it would be helpful to talk to a genetic counsellor who could talk things through with you in some detail." could people not have automatic genetic testing rather than find that they have a down's syndrom child later? any tips and advice appreciated as this is quite…
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We`re not registered with a gp now, we`re registered with the practice
Its the worse move thats happened at our surgery.My gp retired at xmas, there`s a load more new gp`s started but you can never see the same one twice - it might as well be a NHS walk in centre - which i believe are very good. My hubby has really bad long term health problems and he can never see his old gp, i have to ring…
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Torn ligament, what to do?
Need some help, don't know if this is right place as it is nothing to do with money saving. My Mum (70) was playng bowls today when she bent down and heard a rip. Thought it was her trousers. Other people heard it too. When she stood up, bad pain all around her knee and back of leg. She managed to get home driving an…
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Arthritis again!
Ted Hutchinson Ted so sorry I completely missed this post, I remember checking back on the day and thought nobody had replied, so thanks again. I see the thread I'm reffering to has since been closed so apolgies to board guides and If you feel the need to delete it I won't mind but I hope Ted reads it first as I do not…
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finding a decent gp/shrink
i dont think the second one exists actually! both my gps who have been family gps for years have just left and i dont get on with any of the new ones-you only get 5 mins with them and my notes are so huge its not worth it. how can i find out if the doctors in another surgery are any good or not? all my family are staying…
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I think I'm having...
a non Coca Cola day! Now that maybe not seem much but coming from someone that used to drink 2+ litres aday (full fat) this must be a first for?? YEARS! No Joke.. even on holiday the first thing I know as find out where i could get my fix! Anyways I've weaned myself from full fat, to diet to caffine free to sparkly water…
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leg feeling numb..?
leg feeling numb..? my partner has been complaining of hip problems and then from time to time he tries to take a step and he feels his leg is numb as if he says his leg is not there. anyone got any ideas what this might be? thanks again.
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Harvest Mites
Every year we suffer harvest mite bites July to first frost. Anthisan cream is the only help. Any ideas anyone for humans and dogs??
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Fact or Old Wives Tale?
When you have white patches on your nails does it really mean that you have a deficiancy or is it an old wives tale? I noticed that my DS has some and was wondered if I should be worried?
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New Nhs Dental Contracts
ok so weve all heard the horror stories where people are being made to go private or loose there dentists due to the new nhs contract (mainly in the east midlands according to the number of calls we get in nhs direct) but if your local dentist is nhs still like mine it is so much cheaper! checkup 6 weeks ago (first in 5…
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TB Jab Question..
My daughter is 12 this year, and her school have decided that the children will no longer be given the TB jab, (despite the recent increase in this terrible disease.) Is there a way round this, as my daughter wants this Jab, and is quite worried about it all. Can we force the school/local health authority to reinstate the…
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Flavoured water - a tooth question
My 3 year old drinks a lot of fruit juice - previously apple, but when I heard that was one of the worst offenders for tooth decay I switched her onto OJ. She seems to really like those still flavoured waters though and I was wondering about switching to that - would that be any better for her teeth than pure juice? No…
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2 year old with ear infection
if a 2 year old has an ear infection (otitis) in both ears and she regularly has ear problems could this be due to teething and if so should the child still be under antibiotics? thanks in advance.
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depression
Hi there - before I start- I am NOT looking for medical advice, just other peoples experiences of suffering with depression. I was diagnosed with depression in about 2000, and have been on a variety of anti-depressants. I'm currently in the process of changing from Paroxetine to Venlefaxine. However, I struggle enormously…
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I have a problem...a bad breath problem!
Please help me! OH has been complaining recently that my breath isn't as fragrant as he'd like it to be and so it's needs sorting! I was just wondering whether anyone had any remedies, maybe using natural ingredients or items I could find in the kitchen, which could help a wife in need and would save me money in having to…
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car parking charges at hospitals
discussion invited ............ are they legal ............ where's the money going ............... ? taxation by stealth?
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Re-filled tooth aching!
Hi I would be grateful if one of our resident dentists could advise me what to do. I had an amalgam filling replaced on Tuesday with a white filling. The tooth is already root filled, but since yesterday it is aching and tender to the touch. Is this normal or a sign of infection? Many thanks Sue
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Are treadmills worth it?
Hi all, Gilksman here I'm thinking of buying a treadmill for myself to use during those freezing winter months and i thought I should start planning now although I don't want to have spend too much. I'm not really sure what sort of things to look out for when buying a treadmill though. Has anyone out there got any…
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Sparkly Flavoured Water...
Okay.. in an attempt to ditch Coca Cola I'm turning to sparkly flavoured water as an alternative, I've just looked and the one I've been drinking has sweetners.. is this a good alternative or not?? :confused: I've weaned myself from full fat coke, to diet/caffine free and from 2+ litres a day to 3 cans but I just need to…
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Claiming dental fees back.
I just found out a few days ago that I'm pregnant. Last week I went to the dentist for a checkup. I think it was just over £15. NHS dentist. I wondered if I could claim it back since I should have got it free since I am pregnant. If anyone could tell me what I should do that would be great, thanks. Also, if anyone knows…
