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Tired all the time, whats normal?
I am a SAHM with 2 children. 1 is in year 1 and the other is 3 and at playgroup 4 mornings a week. I take them to school/playgroup come home sort out washing, do the ironing, nip into town or supermarket, do housework etc. Then pick spud up have lunch, and try and spend time doing what he wants. Then it`s back to school,…
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So how DO I get fit?
I've been overweight all my life. Like everyone else in this situation, I've tried losing weight at times, but I recently had a bit of medical news that focussed my mind. Essentially, I have a medical condition which presents no difficulties at the moment (mid-30s), but if I don't lose some weight now I won't enjoy much of…
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Giving blood
I would really like to give blood - but am scared! Pathetic I know... Does it hurt? How often do you have to go? How long does it take? Will I look like a prune afterwards :rotfl: and how do I find out where to go to give blood? Any advice and encouragement most welcome... Thanks, Mo x
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Interesting new Health site
http://www.mybodylanguage.co.uk/home.htm
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CAT scan
What happens with the results? Do you have to wait for them to be posted to the GP, or do you find out straight away? Thanks
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New glasses
I want to buy some new glasses. Im 18 and i havent officially finished college for another month or so. How do i go about getting new glasses? I was going to get them from my opticians but can i buy some from any opticians? Also as im still at college and my mum is on income support can i get money off new glasses i buy at…
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old prescription glasses
having been a 'speccy' :D for many years now, i've accumalated a fair few pairs of prescription glasses with prescriptions that are no longer suitable for me. aside for my very last pair, which are kept safe for any dreaded emergency with my current glasses (although i have contacts now, which so also help cover me) i want…
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Post your smoothie recipes here !
As this is the health board, it's summer and smoothies are healthy, I wondered if anyone else had some good smoothie recipes. I've not had much luck with my smoothies so far. :doh: I did one with Baileys / Ice / coffee / vanilla ice cream and milk that was quite nice, but not much after that. So lets 'ave em ! I can't wait…
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condoms a luxury or a necessity?
I was amazed to find that condoms attract 17.5% VAT as they are considered a luxury item. So whilist you are enjoying yourselves, remember you are being taxed as well! Surely condoms are a necessity especially these days with the increase in HIV/ Aids. I know you can get free condoms from your GP but how many people…
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Dental plate
My husband has 2 loose lower front teeth . The dentist has cemented them in twice but they have become loose again. The dentist says the only way left is to put 2 false teeth on a plate at a cost of £350. He is a NHS patient but apparently this work cannot be done under NHS. Is £350 a reasonable price for this work?
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Magnetic bracelets , where to get one ?
Hi I suffer from bad knee pain and have been readin that magnetic bracelets can help.I am looking for one 170mtesla charge, doesany one know where I can get one at a good price ? I hope it works.
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going private?
Hello (please forgive me if I get this wrong this is my first time!) I was just wondering if anyone has any advice on going private. My Dad has over the last two years been told he has arthritis, he ripped a ligament in his hand at work and has been suffering ever since. The thing is though he’s getting more pain since…
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Things that stop children flying
We are hoping to go abroad next year to vist relatives, but been looking at insurance and it costs a bomb. Would be ok for health care etc while we are there, but what if we were unable to fly due to sick children.? They have had chicken pox and have had all their jabs, I know that if they have an infection/ spots they are…
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Given Ventolin during labour - why?
When I had my son (he's three now) my water broke but two days later nothing else had happened. I was taken into hospital and given a drip to start my contractions. However, it all started very quickly and the contractions were very painful (he's my second child and I don't remember contractions being so bad with my…
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Surgery or not?
I've had massive swollen eyes for 2 wks now. Saw Dr on the first day of swelling, he said 'Oh yes, they're swollen'. Went back last week, saw another Dr only to discover the first one had made no note on my records! He didn't have a clue either. Said it might be hayfever (even though I had no symptoms, just the swellings).…
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delicate personal condition
Hello eveyone, it pains me to have to write about this subjct (no really it does). Since having the last couple of children, I've suffered from piles (can't spell heammoroids). Any suggestions on treating and preventing flare ups would be most appreciated. Thanks Karen
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Blisters and Painful Feet
Does anyone have any cheap and useful hints for dealing with blisters and painful, burning feet? At the moment I'm spending a fortune on Compeed blister plasters which are good but expensive as I find it impossible to keep them on my toes for a whole day! Currently I'm dog sitting so doing lots of walkies which isn't…
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Hair loss
Daughter has stopped taking Dianette on the advice of her GP. She has been taking it for years to control acne, but not really effective, she still get spots in her late twenties. She thinks, she is cursed, and I do feel for her. The problem now is that since stopping the pills, she has not had a period for over six months…
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Very Red Semi-Permanent Hair Dye
Hi I've got naturally ginger hair and dyed it permanently black ages ago (I'm alright, I'm 18 and what some of you would call a "goth") anyway I want to dye it red now but use semi-permanent dye and no bleaching! Any recommendations what to use? I want it to be very red, and then darker where the black hair is (the black…
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warm food in fridge
Can anyone help? i was under the impression that putting warm food in the fridge to cool was a no no! with the recent bit of warm weather my wife keeps putting stuff-potatos etc -in our fridge to cool it .I thought it could warm the rest of the stuff in there and cause problems,apart from warming my beer! which is correct??