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Problem with teeth - options available?
I had my first abscess over 30 yrs ago - the tooth was capped and it's now looking terrible. As it's at the front I'd really like to know what options are available. I've had about 25 abscesses in total and have had all my upper molars extracted - I still get twinges of pain where these teeth were. The next-to-the front…
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Passing Water
I have noticed the following for a quite a long time but just took it for granted. Could never remember to ask the doctor. Just wonder if anyone found the same. First of all i do not drink alcohol. When i drink fluids such as tea/coffee/soft drinks or diluted orange quash i can hold my water for a reasonable time. However…
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Home ed with allergies
How many of you with severely allergic children home educate? What where your main reasons? How does a typical week work for you?
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Using up lipsticks
Hello! What do you do with favourite lipsticks when they're almost used up? I have a lovely pink one that I love. There's quite a bit left, but I can't get at it without using a lipstick brush - not very convenient for a quick reapply at my desk or in the car! Is there a better way, or is this money-saving to far, and I…
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Can I put a second hair colour on my hair?
I have just put my first permanent hair colour on my hair. I have mid-dark brown hair that has a slight red cast sometimes? I had to dye it as I now have a 'sprinkling' of stubborn grey hairs that will not budge using the semi pemanent dyes I usually use. So I have just put a L'oreal Recital Preference colour on called…
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Impetigo - can you swim if you have it?
My 3 year old son has impetigo and is on medicine for it - just 2 sores at the moment, nothing else has come up. I was wondering if he can swim with it? He is petrified of the water but over the last few days has been asking to go and wanted to go early morning while it was quiet and grab the bull by the horns and see if…
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Hypnotherapy
I am interested in having hypnotherapy to cure my blushing, does anyone have any advice or is it a waste of money?
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Thistle Hotels - Otium Health & Leisure
I came across this offer on the Thistle Hotels website as I am booked into one next week and was having a look around their website. Free one day pass to an Otium Health & Leisure Club if you fill out your details on their website. Follow this link: http://www.thistlehotels.com/thistle/hotels/home.do?reset=true and it's…
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Pro and Pre biotics?
Been to the GP this morning because I'm feeling so unwell,various skin problems and tummy problems,she thinks I am over run with a fungal infection,whilst she has prescribed anti fungal tablets,she recommended taking some pre or pro biotic tablets to try and keep the body at an even keel and maybe these infections would…
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hair extension disaster!!!
can anybody advise my wife regarding complaining about an awful hairdresser? she had several hundred pounds of treatments last year and it was a disaster - and a complete rip off!!!:mad: :mad: she has been browsing the net and found a site full of complaints from other customers all wondering about forming a complaint…
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Students plug region's dental gap
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=55&articleid=2996443
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Dental Bridges
Ok This is the only health related forum I could find this is not about treatment as such but about the cost so I assumed it belonged here forgive if I'm wrong and point me in the right direction. Went to see Dr Fang today, and was quoted the following for treatment. Root Treatment £150 Cast Core and post £55 Bridge @ £220…
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Arrghhh dentists
Sorry just want a rant really. I'm an NHS patient at my dentist. About 18 months ago we had a letter through telling us our NHS dentist was going private for better patient care and more time with each patient. We then had our recall appointment a couple of weeks later and went along for it, my and DH on same appointment,…
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Glucosamine (coated)
I have tried to take Glucosamine the dose 1500mg but find i cannot get them down they stick in my throat I have tried to cut them but they still get stuck. Does anyone know of some that have a coating on i have also tried smaller ones but they still stick.
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natural remedies ...what are people's thoughts
on it. i really believe that it can cure a lot of things but my partner is very stuck into traditional medicine and doesn't believe anything i say on this front. any ideas appreciated.
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Any Dentists or people who know about teeth?
Have just posted this in the arms as i didnt really know where to post it and have been redirected here. Sorry for the double post:o Im abit worried and was wondering if anyone who knows about these things can help me out. I had 4 teeth out and then 2 weeks ago got my braces. On my lower teeth i had elastic (sp) bands (i…
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Post Shingle Pain
my husbands friend is being driven mad with the pain still going strong whilst the spots/rash has dissappeared. He was lucky to have caught the rash in time and had activar tablets in the first 72 hours, the pain is the problem now, a month later, even effecting his legs etc is this normal? Looking at various web sites…
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Whats the best nicoine replacement,for a light but very addicted smoker?
I finally (after years of intending to!) went to see the nurse about quiting smoking,I'm meant to writting a diary of when I smoke,this week,to work out my pattern,and decide whats the best repacement method to suit me.I generaly only smoke after meals and a couple in the evening.I've been smoking since I was 14,which is…
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Wanting to tone up on the cheap
My BMI is normal, but I'd like to tone up my flabby thighs and add some muscle/definition to my arms/shoulders. My main irritant are my chunky calves - their pretty muscular! It must be genetic. Is there any way to slim these down? I'm also looking for not-so-expensive exercise classes in the South West London area, does…
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South Beach Diet - Free Details Anywhere?
I know there is a book on sale and a couple of good websites but I wondered if anyone knew the best site with the most information? I don't do diets usually but since I've hit the 'half centuary' I've gained about 12 pounds that I'd like to get rid of (and quickly)!!:eek: