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loss of appetite
can anyone help me out with this question. There is a drug that can be prescribed to encourage appetite, can`t remember the name though
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FAO: Pharmacists
Hey. Have a question for any pharmacists out there. I was wondering if anyone knew when Loprox or Batrafen cream/ointment will be available in the UK? Thanks
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Hair
One more problem that I have: I have bad hair I think, it's greasy/dandruffy. Recently I bought an expensive loreal shampoo for greasy hair, and greasiness has gone down, but my hair still looks rough, and not as nice as a lot of my friends at school, who have nice looking soft hair. Can you please advise me on what…
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Allergy testing help (please)
I want to get DS & DD tested for allergies and I don't know what the best way to go about it is. I am not looking for the cheap option but i am more interested in a thorough test being done. I don't particually want to go via the GP because I have heard it takes forever to get done and isn't as thorough or as wide ranging…
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Help- customed made creams?
Hi Might sound strange but here we go... My brother has bad acne on his back and someone told him that it's possible to send a sample of your head hair to this company and they make a custom made cream for your problem area Apparently it worked for someone with very dry skin and eczema...and he wants to give it a go…
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Lactose Free Milk
I don't know if this information has been posted before, apologies if so. I drink lactose-free milk and up until recently I used Lactolite UHT milk. This used to come in half-litre cartons for 44p - then they changed it to Lactofree and a 1 litre carton now costs £1.12? So I did some enquiries on the net and I am now using…
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What to do about a stye?
Hi I think i hav a stye on my bottom eyelid, it's red and puffed up, and god is it painful! it is consatntly hurting, and hurts to blink, my eyeball is aching and all around the eye hurts too. It's not !!!!! but there is a lump. Will i need to go to the docs or can i go the chemist?
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confused about dr's sick note
I hope someone can help........I was signed off work for 4 weeks on the 15th Nov. From what I can make out this would run out with the last "sick" day being the 12th Dec. I had to go back to the Dr's today and she has signed me off for another 2 weeks (todays date on the certificate) will this 2 weeks go from today or will…
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Clear Teeth
At the bottom of my front teeth they have been clear for about 8 years now, the clear part is about 2-3mm. Any way to fix this? Ive been using the arm and hammer enamel care tooth paste for about 2 months now but not much is happening
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Dentist Help!
Don't Laugh! :rolleyes: I have/had 1 tooth on a plate, After watching Matt on i'm a celebrity i ran to toilet Pheww! Didn't notice plate had came out! (bye bye tooth). Anyway, i had a nightmare of an experience with a Dentist when was down south, that bad she got struck off! so now i am terrified! The last Dentist i was…
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Eczema treatments
Hey everyone This thread is not intended to replace medical advice... I would just be interested in how people cope day-to-day with eczema. I am a sufferer myself, and if like me you have tried off-the-shelf 'miracle cures' without success, I'd be really interested in compiling a thread of traditional methods which have…
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Virtual Doctor
I have found a website that offers a vitual doctor. It is like an advance version of NHS direct. You can get prescriptions, referrals to specialists and loads of other stuff. It is currently £60 for the year, which I think is quite good and I have signed up :T The web address is www.healthcare-24.com
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Farewell to micheleen
Sad to post the news that micheleen, affectionately known to many of us as mich, has passed away following long and ongoing health problems. mich was a great friend to MSE users and in particular the many readers and posters on the Alcohol Self Help thread. The help and advice mich gave to many people was immeasurable and…
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Self help agoraphobia
For want of a better place to put it. Anyone got any suggestions for a self agoraphobia course:confused: :o
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Stomach ulcer
I've just been diagnosed with a stomach ulcer Anyone else suffered this?... I've been taking tablets for a week now, but nothing seems to ease the pain, not even paracetamol. I'm not after medical information as I've just been to the doctors... just wanna hear people's experiences of how they have coped... i'm not ill…
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Meningitis- Free Infomation Pack.
A meningitis awarenss campaign is being launched as cases are expected to go up by almost a third. As part of the campaign, you can order an information pack by calling their 24 hour helpline number on 080 8800 3344 http://www.gm.tv/index.cfm?articleid=18451
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Coeliac Disease
My 8 year old was tested for this, and probably many other things, about 5 years ago. All came back negative. He has recently started loosing weight again and I'm at a loss to explain why, he's only gained 4lbs so far this year (wish I could say the same). Can coeliac pop up at any time, hence maybe asking for another…
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Best Electric Razor for Spot Prone Skin
My Oh has quite bad skin; he breaks out into spots and generally is really rubbish at a close shave. He can’t be the only one with this problem, which electric razor do others use, I wanna get him a nice one that’ll see him over a few years. Thanks :)
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wet macular degeneration??
Hi My mum has been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration in her eye. She had complained that she was no longer able to read, see keys on the telephone/ alarm pad etc, this has happened over a very short period of time. She was sent to a consultant who diagnosed the condition and said she could have injections into her…
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Accuracy of pregnancy test, help?
Hi, not sure if i'm putting this in the right place. not even sure if there is a right place to put it but got a question that hope someone out there will be able to help me with. has anyone used the masterplaster pregnancy test? the one with the little dip sticks, i was told to use this as it was the best as the strips…
