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Dental problems
Hi. I have had a gold crown fitted on a lower rear tooth for £600. As soon as the injections wore off I was very upset to see it was visible when smiling. I went back to the dentist immediately and was told a white crown would cost an extra £450.00. I complained and said it should be done for free. Eventually I was offered…
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Colour remover, well sort of, help!
Well I used one of those colour removers to get rid of years of colouring as I want to go back to my normal colour or at least similar. It did work but removed everything apart from the red! copper is the best way to describe it! So I've popped on a very temporary colour (nice n easy 6-8 washes) and it's better but the…
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Make up brushes
I decided to give myself a kick up the bum and sort things out makeup wise. I am getting better. But after watching youtube videos still feel like a 5 year old using her mums make up LOL!!! I have had in the past some nice make up brushes including ruby and miller ones. But seem to have lost most of them. Anyway thought it…
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Dentist-Filling...white or amalgam?
If you had to have a tooth filling in a molar (i,e back chomper) would you go for white or amalgam,,why would you make that choice and how much might you expect to pay ? thanks..
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What's your favourite'pick-me-up?'
feeling a bit run-down , how do you reclaim your 'get-up-and-go' when it's got-up-and-gone?
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Tooth abscess returned
Hi Guys, A couple of years ago I had an apicectomy, where my gum was cut open, the bone moved and the abscess cleaned. I think this was the only way to save the tooth, as i wanted to try and save it as it's a top canine (think their called) Anyway, all went fine with the procedure, but last week, the same problem returned.…
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Don't chuck old sun cream
Just in case you haven't seen this.. check the PAO number and date you opened it before you chuck out old sun lotion - it may be usable next year. Don't chuck your old sun cream
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Hypothyroid?
Morning all :) I hope it's okay to post here as I've tried on a thyroid website but had no response. Without boring you with too many details, I'm waiting for a call back from my GP today or tomorrow regarding blood test results. I've been back and forth to different doctors for the last 6 years (mostly due to constipation…
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Just need to lose a bit around the belly
OK, I give in and admit as a forty-something I need to do something to trim my tummy area. Everywhere else seems to be kind of ok. First out goes the beer but moving on from this any tips on losing a few pounds from around the tummy area only? Cheers as usual F
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Cancelled home care, last visit they took folder
we had home care 3 times a day for my elderly father in law, various issues with the service so we cancelled it by phone from advice from our social worker (who was seeing dad), the last visit, which was 30 minutes after the call to cancel, the nurse took his folder with all his details in it, dates/times of visits/notes…
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Ladies - your PMT survival tips please!
Good evening all, I was just wondering how everyone copes with PMT symptoms? It really makes me 'poorly'. Because I have Fibro, I always find my pain worsens when I am pre menstrual. Yesterday and today I have had awful pain in my lower back, hips and legs. It isn't unusual though but makes me feel extremely sorry for…
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Which vitamins
I'm constantly feeling tired, I recently had a blood test, apparently, everything is normal, work colleague suggested maybe taking a vitamin supplement may give me the "energy boost" I need. Some 20 odd years ago, I remember taking a cod liver oil tablet, it made me ill for numerous days, hence, never taken anything since.…
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Low sodium diet recipe websites
I've been diagnosed with a chronic health condition which means I now need to follow a low sodium diet. I originally posted this request on the old style board, but I thought I'd post it here too as it will reach a bigger audience. Can anybody recommend a website with good low sodium recipes which won't cost the earth I'm…
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Everything£5. Any other similar online shops?
I usually buy from E£5 online shop but sometimes there is nothing that I like. Juts wondering if there are similar sites out there.
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Diet Chef
Hello anyone else on Diet Chef and what are your thoughts please.
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Konjac Sponge..has anyone tried it?
My mam brought me a news paper clipping which she thought I might find interesting and something to try. It's the Konjac sponge. I'd never even heard of it until today, so just wondered if anyone has tried one and if so what did you think. http://www.konjacspongecompany.com/shop.html
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Doctor's fees (NHS)
Hello, I'm a long time lurker on here, but feel the need to ask a question and I hope some of you may be able to assist.. I visited my GP a short while ago re an injury that's stopped me from doing my main role within my job. I went to my GP for a diagnosis and treatment. Physio was decided the best treatment, but I for…
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Granny Needs New Specs, But Cant Go For Exam
My aged grandmother needs new specs, but cant go to the optician. Can a new prescription be estimated based on previous deterioration? She is currently wearing a selection of old ones made over the years, but they are dwindling due to breakages. |I know we can get a pair from the last prescription, but can a prescription…
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NHS and Private dentist
I'm lucky enough to be registered with a NHS dentist and on the whole am quite happy with the treatment. However I'd like a second opinion on partial denture and wondered whether I could see a private dentist, initially for a consultation but that could lead to further treatment. Would/could this affect my status with my…
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Hair colour not what I asked for. Advice please?
Hi, I have a friend who is a hairdresser. She asked me to go into her salon as a colour model on a training day. A representative of a hair products company came in to show my friend her range of colours and I got my hair coloured for free. My friend knows I cannot afford to have my hair done regularly at a salon. I have…
