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Multiple detached retinas
A close friend has suffered multiple detached retinas. Does anyone know of the best consultant / eye hospital in the UK to get rapid advice as they were told it was bad luck to have suffered several detached retinas within 2.5 months. Thank you.
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Free Eye Test?
Are there any free eye test currently ongoing that I can take advantage of? I don't qualify for NHS discount, or have any work benefits, so that's out of the question unfortunately. Thanks
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Affordable dental implants
Hi, I hope this in the right place, had a bit of a problem finding the exact place. I may need some dental implants the most is three the minimum is one. I'm doing some research into how I could do this and I'm just brainstorming for some ideas. I've already found some dental charities like Dentaid and The Dental helpline,…
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Any cheaper alternatives to Just for Men dye
I've used Just For Men dye to cover grey hair but it can be quite expensive. I use a colour to naturally blend dark hair in without dyeing everything a really dark colour. I was speaking with a shop assistant though who mentioned that the ladies dyes can be much cheaper and just as good. I was wondering if anyone might…
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The ordinary Skincare
Has anyone here any experience of using The ordinary skincare products? I'd love to hear any experiences / recommendations.
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Bridge to replace tooth extraction on nhs
I saw the dentist this pm as my filling came off and was advised to either have a bridge or an in plant. Given a quote of £1600+ to have a bride in middle and a crown on each side. I was advised to take a dental plan as it will be much cheaper £345 per bridge. Checking nhs dental treatment band 3 is £282.84. I wonder…
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Pro biotics, microbiome and such?
So, I've got a bad sinus/ear/throat infection and am on anti biotics which I know you need to take care of your diet because they destroy the flora in your gut.My problem is that I can hardly eat and 2 days from the end of the anti biotics I'm due a procedure with a restrictive diet and my whole digestive tract emptied. I…
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How do I book a private MRI provider? Good ones in Glasgow?
Hi all, I'm waiting on an NHS MRI scan to rule of a serious spinal condition called "cauda equina" I may have sustained 6 weeks ago and it appears that I may have to wait 4-6 weeks further for my MRI scan. Anyway, my questions are: 1) What is the quickest way to get an MRI scan privately in Scotland (although I can travel…
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I have private dental and private glasses/optical....that I purchase online
Can I claim back up to the NHS value for any of the above? If I say have paid £90 for hygienist and check up, can I claim the NHS limit on these two back myself? Same with optical....I have a complex prescription.
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Travel size skin care
Hi all, I go on holiday in the summer only going for a week but don't want to lug my skincare products with me for both space and weight. I know I could decant my products into small containers, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend somewhere to get a weeks worth of product? I've managed to get 7 days of foundation…
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Ticks
Apologies in advance about this post if you're eating while reading this. I have indoor/outdoor cats that often sleep on my bed. Around 16 days ago, I noticed 2 jet black marks on my skin, at the back of my knee. I couldn't work out what they were, even with my reading specs so used tweezers to pull them out. On closer…
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Staying cool in this hot weather
How to stay cool in this hot weather? I don't understand how people are able to go out and about when its so hot and use the tube etc. without passing out. From my notes on reading lots of threads here over the past week i have one for staying cool, make up a cold water bottle using a hot water bottle, dont have a hot…
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Umbilical Hernia
12 months ago I had some abdominal discomfort and noticed that I had developed an umbilical hernia, basically, its filled up my belly button but does not protrude. I see the GP, who refers me to the hospital and tells me to take it easy, and especially avoid core workouts. I do this, and the discomfort is a rare occurrence…
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Dental tourism, Hungary Poland - any good?
Has anyone been to Hungary, Poland or other countries for dental tourism. Have you had good experiences? We're thinking of having some dental work done there. Thanks
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prescription charges
If you have 4 medications on 1 perscription paper do you pay 1 charge or 4.Trying to work out if it would be cheaper to use a prepaid card?
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advice needed
I'm lucky enough to be going on a cruise from Banff to Alaska. This is a one-off holiday. I have never dressed up since putting on weight and live in jeans/ trousers. We want to do the fine dining at least twice and I haven't a clue what to wear up. I have been looking at dresses but am struggling to find knee-length ones.…
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Hair dryer
So as you can guess I need a hair dryer. I hage looked at the Dyson hair dryers but it is alot of money. My cousin reccomend the shark iq hair dryer and I seen its 179 with two accessories. I have also seen it on QVC for 199 and you can split payments over 4 easy payments and you two extra accessories which can come to 70…
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New hair care method
I had severe hair loss because I used to wash my hair every day
before and after work and I had hair loss. I changed my shampoo, but that was
the way I worked, and my hair loss did not stop. Until I found this method in
my searches. Avoid Washing Daily
(Or Even Every Other Day) Celebrities، They
don't wash their hair…
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Which toothpaste
I have read an article that tells me that a £1 toothpaste is no worse than a £20 toothpaste and as long as it contains flouride - it gives the same result https://www.hovedentalclinic.co.uk/blog/whats-the-best-toothpaste/ Any comments?
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lowcostglasses.co.uk
Very cheap glasses from here but suddenly stopped answering phone calls. Anyone heard anything about them?
