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Laser surgery for acne scarring: is it worth it?
Hi, My acne scarring is really getting me down and I have been considering laser surgery to try to make it look better. I know there is no miracle cure, but have any of you tried laser surgery for scarring? How much did you have to pay? Was it worth it? I would feel better knowing roughly how much I should pay so I know…
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No 7 Calendar disappointment
Has anybody else signed up for No7 calendar alerts (handing over your data), wanted time trying to order the calendar and then had to chase the delivery to be told that the package was dispatched (no dispatch notification) but never arrived in store? It’s happened to both myself and my mother and, although the girl on…
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Slimming for Santa - Slimming World support thread 2018
Shiny new thread, with all the info carried over as follows:- Slimming World and Food Optimising is a plan for life, it's not a quick fix and you should look at weight losses over a period of time. There are no prizes for speed of weight loss. You need to commit to making changes to the food that you buy and how you cook…
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Imitation fragrances
Hi all, With Christmas coming up etc I thought I would let you know about a company which sells imitation designer fragrances. I love aventus creed but at 180 quid it is pretty pricey, I stumbled across a brand called copycat fragrances who have a range of fragrances "inspired" by designer brands. Now I can't speak for the…
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Using Net Poti?
Suffer from a blocked nose. Thought I'd try Yogi Nosebuddy. https://www.yogameditation.com/yogis-nosebuddy/instructions/ Fed up withn using nose sprays like steroids for an ongoing time. The Yogi nose body is plastic. Shall I put boiling tap water into it with the salt and let it dissolve or use warm water from tank? Don't…
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Nevadent Electric Toothbrush (Lidl)
Anyone else use these? Someone on another forum suggested you can use Oral B head on these? Anyone tried?
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I don’t know if this is depression
Hi. I figured this forum is really helpful in terms of money advice it may be worth while seeing if anybody can help me in my current state. I have been feeling like this around 12 months, I have no self confidence, I constantly am doubting myself when it comes to everything I come across in life but I’d say the last 1/2…
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Dental issue - seeking advice
Hello, I’m in the middle of a dental nightmare and need some advice. Please bear with the essay, this is a first time post and I’ve tried to keep it short but failed. Our family have recently moved to a new dentist after 25 years (for hubby and I) with the old one. It transpires that 3 out of 4 of us have major issues to…
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Buying CHEAP work office clothes (male) ?
I need to buy new office clothes. New shoes, new suit trousers and a new shirt. Since this is a money saving forum, my main focus is to buy something that is cheap really. Or low in price but will last a long time. Where is best to meet this description? Debenhams, Next, ASOS, Boohoo, Topman, House of Fraser, Moss Bros,…
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Pay in advance for nhs dental check up
Hello all... I've just booked an NHS check up at my NHS dentist... they wanted payment up front before I got an appointment... some 5 weeks away. Is this normal practice now? Is it even allowed? I haven't missed any previous appointments so it's not a punishment of any sort... Thanks in anticipation
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Dental - How Common is it...?
A co-worker has told us that she is 43 years old and has no fillings! Only gets a scale & polish twice a year. This is the first time I've came across anyone over the age of 28 with no fillings. Is there anything we can learn from her or is it mainly a matter of good genes/teeth?
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Two Orthodontists and five years treatment i feel like giving up
I haven't posted on here for several years so i`m looking for advice really my five years of orthodontic treatment have been to be polite complete hell it started in august 2013 i have had badly bucked teeth 7mm overbite all my adult life so decided to finally do something about i went and seen a several orthodontists…
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Sharps disposal
The wifes had a blood clot (Pulminary) which has meant having to inject what was called Heparin twice a day using a retracting 1 shot hypodermic, the medication is on a prescription which she has paid for, but she was only given a small sharps box and has been told it will cost £9/week in charges to get rid of the box, any…
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NHS Dental Cost Confusion
Hi there, I went to the dentist today as I've been experiencing sever pain the last few days. Dentist took an X Ray and told me I have two options - to have the tooth extracted or get a root canal and crown. I have decided to go with the root canal as its always better to save the tooth. I have 3 further appointments…
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IBS and travel toilet
As the title says I have IBS. So when I need to go, I need to go now. I am doing some travelling soon, and am looking for something that I can use as an emergency portable travel toilet. I have seen something that can be used for no 1s, but not for number 2s. Just wondering if anyone could suggest anything. I am intending…
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Boots Hearing Aids
My mother recently had a hearing test at Boots. The audiologist was very helpful and seemed very experienced. My mother was hoping to have invisible/inner ear hearing aids, but due to the severity of her hearing loss was advised not to have these. She has opted for a Phonak Belong 90 which sits behind the ear (Receiver in…
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Anti Depressant withdrawl
Has anyone come off or struggling to come off anti depressants. How did you do it??
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Bottom lower wisdom tooth removal
Hello I have a wisdom tooth on the lower jaw. Has been there a few years. It isn't painful, but it maybe causing decay on the adjacent tooth. I would like to remove it, but I don't want to go to an ordinary dentist. I'm not an expert, but I believe there is a nerve in that area, and if it gets damaged it can patalyse that…
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Question for dentists
My 17 yr old niece went to her dentist with toothache , it turns out she has a cracked tooth that opens every time she eats . Her dentist has told her to come back when she is 18 [in a few weeks] and he will cap it , until then don't eat on that side . Is this normal practice ? seems odd that shes left in pain for weeks !
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air purifier- recommendations please
hi, been advised by gp to have an air purifier as kids suffer from allergies, eczema etc. have searched online but vast products to choose from , so if any kind folks could recommend one ,it would be most appreciated. also, would it be better to get one with ioniser or does it not make much difference. thanks