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Tooth removal - Second opinion?
So i’ve not been to the dentist for a number of years. I noticed a gap appear between two of my teeth over a month ago and it’s slowly become slightly sensitive. I went to the dentist today and i was told it’s ‘gone’ and needs to come out. I accepted this and have booked in for next week (much to my hatred of dentists,…
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Dental work abroad
Hi I am wondering if anyone can recommend a dental clinic abroad where I could get some work done on my teeth. I have heard good reports about dental clinics in Hungary but there is so much information online all promising the earth. If someone has experience of getting dental work done abroad I would welcome any…
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Stay away from Shake-That-Weight!
There's a budget VLCD company out there called Shake-That-Weight and I just wanted to warn people that I had a really bad experience with them. Customer service is beyond awful - rude, sarcastic and unhelpful and I ended up losing a lot of money. It's obvious they are not interested in customer satisfaction. So please stay…
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Pharmacies to digitally check if patients get free prescriptions - MSE News
Some pharmacies will check whether patients are exempt from paying for a prescription before their medication is dispensed, under a new pilot to be trialled next year...Read the full story: 'Pharmacies to digitally check if patients get free prescriptions' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
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Family member won't let us help
My elderly Nan has been showing signs of schizophrenia, and has been for a few months. However, she refuses to let anyone call or take her to the Doctor's As a family we have spoken to the Doctor's, police and social services, but they have said that whilst she is still able to care for herself they cannot force her to do…
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Cherry Extract
First of all: Not looking for advice, I know what I want to buy, just not which brand, My question is about that not about advice. I was recently given a trial sample for a months worth of a powdered nutri/herbal drink containing acerola cherry extract and magnesium, it was advised to take at night, I took it and it really…
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Private MRI Help Needed
Hey Folks, I have been diagnosed with a small syrinx in my spine and a bulging disc about 7 years ago. I have started with bad back ache and i am getting burning and tingling pain in my arms and legs, my doctor thinks it is nerve pain causing the burning and tingling. My doctor has offered to refer me for an MRI of the…
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Penalty Charge Notice: NHS Prescriptions - wrongly given, what do I do???
I received a PCN from the NHS Business Services Authority for: Prescription Charges: £8.80 Penalty Charge: £44.00 Total Due: £52.80 It says on the front page "an automated check has shown that on or between 27th July 10`8 and 31st July 2018 I claimed A FREE NHS prescription. It said I "submitted a claim named as a valid…
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glucosamine & chondroitin
Does anyone know where you can buy the best value glucosamine & chondroitin food supplements?
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Flu vaccine shortage
I have normally heard from my surgery by now to go into have the flu jab. So I contacted them today to be told I would receive a letter shortly to have the jab in November. I expressed surprise at how late that was and was told it was because they are busy and if I wanted it before go to a pharmacy. I duly enquiries in a…
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SelectSpecs Contradictory UV claims - legal
On the selectspecs website it has two contradictory pages on UV coating. Their help page claims all their lenses have UV protection as standard. It even writes the word ALL in caps. https://selectspecs.desk.com/customer/en_gb/portal/articles/1455634-our-range-of-sun-lenses But the price list page shows that basic…
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Bicarbonate chewing gum/reflux
I have heard that bicarbonate chewing gum is good for reflux does anyone know where I can purchase this - thanks in advance
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Nail fungus from visits to the salon
I have recently gone to the salon to get a manicure and pedicure and eventually contract a fungal nail infection. I applied tea tree oil but didn't see any improvement. Is there anyone here pick up nail fungus at the salon? Please, help!
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Bulk or Large Size Toiletries
So I've decided that I want an organised shower area as of late. To so this, I'll be reusing the small empty bottles I have (as they fit in my shower rack), and decant from larger ones, as bulk/xxl size buying is usually the cheapest way to go. Anyway, I have the bottles I want to decant into (two new pump nozzle bottles…
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Vision Express poor service- advice please
2 weeks ago I went to my local Vision Express where I have been before for the last few years with no previous problems. I had an eye test with the optician who was excellent and then I proceeded to buy a pair of glasses. I was told by the salesperson that my frames would be sent to a central place to fit my prescription…
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My thread about teeth sensitivity has disappeared.
I started a thread yesterday about teeth sensitivity after dental work and it's disappeared. I asked Toothsmith a question and I looked last night to see if he had replied, checked again this morning and it's gone. I've looked at my profile and the posts I've done and it's not there either. Anyone know why it's gone?
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Full health check up
Do any companies offer full health check up where they carry out various test on you? If so could anyone recommend a company?
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Damaged Hair Help
Hi I am hoping that someone can give me some advice. I went to the hairdressers and she got distracted while strightening my hair and has really badly damaged my hair it's very dry and frizzy in patches. I don't use any heat on my hair and I have tried using a couple of intensive conditioners on my hair once a week but…
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Molar Extraction - Do I get an implant?!
Hi All, I'm only 22, and have 25 teeth left, due to having braces, and wisdom teeth removal. I look after my teeth and care for them, but have just been told by my dentist that I will have to have another extraction of my lower right molar (The very back one). This is worrying me greatly, because it will mean having only…
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Trainers for plantar faciitis
Please can anyone recommend any trainers/walking trainers for Plantar, at the moment I have some Merrell trainers they are giving me so much pain, thanks in advance