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Early menopause
I am 45 and I am experiencing early menopause symptoms, hot sweats I dislike already, lack of energy, increased appetite and I also feel a little more sensitive and emotional. I have not been given anything by my GP as she wants me to go a couple of months to see how I feel, which at the moment I am fine with. Just after…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April 2022
Here we go again for another month. As usual, this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to VALM for starting us off last month. Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots…
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Looking for a good rose soap....
Just come back to the world after the pandemic to find Crabtree & Evelyn, my long standing indulgence for body stuff has changed from delightful feminine to eco unisex. I had stocked up from closing down sales and charity shop unwanted Christmas presents so not needed till now. I've got some Yardley soap but it's practical…
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NHS dental charge/England Wisdom tooth
I'm aware about the 3 levels of payment. I go to a NHS dentist re my teeth A year ago I had a loose wisdom tooth removed and it came out with a slight pull - they charged me 90 quid I was told beforehand but did nothing as it was the tier 2 price. I have an appt next week Monday for another wisdom tooth ie the one next to…
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Private dentist - to pay or not to pay..........
Having
had a NHS molar extraction some 10 weeks ago, I then had to have some
roots removed privately 3 weeks ago by a dental specialist at some expense. It was very sore
for the first 2 weeks then was less so last week. On Friday, a small infection was found which I am now taking antibiotics (4 days in out of
5) which seem…
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NHS free eye tests for over 60s
Why does my optician make an additional charge?
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NHS Crowns
Hi, I pop on here every few years when something else goes wrong with my teeth. My 2016 "Groupon" implant is still going strong. My ongoing issue is that my molars have had it! I paid over £1,000 the other year for a specialist to root canal a 20 year old crown which seems ok so far. I have 6 others left with two being…
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Medical records deleted aaagghhh
Hi has anyone else had their medical records in the UK 'accidentally' deleted? What's your advice and do I need to get no win no fee layers involved ? FYI sent emails and letters to the GP address , no reply Vince
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Dentists and implants and foreign dentists
I have only a few teeth left. I have a bad gag reflex. I have been quoted £11000 for just 3 implants, including all background dentistry. Should I suffer a denture or try a foreign cheeper dentist to have a full set of implants?
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Dental Implants - Two systems on one patient. Views?
I have had an implant for a few years and I am quite happy with both the implant performance (camlog) and the practice. Some old dental work on the other side of the mouth needs doing. One option is to avoid reconstruction and go for single implant. However the implantologist has moved on and the practice is now doing…
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Dentists say no obvious problem
I had a lower right molar extracted 8 weeks ago. Which left me requiring root removal by a specialist. Whilst waiting for the root removal I was in steady, but bearable pain for 7 weeks from the extraction site. These roots were surgically removed 8 days ago. I am in quite a lot of pain and have been told it could take a…
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NHS prescription costs frozen in England for the first time in 12 years - here are all the details a
NHS prescription costs will remain frozen at £9.35 an item for the next 12 months. This is welcome news for many but remember to check if you qualify for free prescriptions or if you can save money with a prescription 'season ticket'. See below for more details. Read the full story here: 'NHS prescription costs frozen in…
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Hay fever tablets
If you get 180 Loratadine tabs from Amazon they only cost £3.73
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Dove Body Lotion 50p @ Superdrug
In-store Dove Nourishing Secrets Body Lotion with cacao butter and hibiscus 400 ml. for 50p....for all skin types.. Might be discontinued for that price. I bought 2 today. Check your local store.
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Dove Body Lotion 50p @ Superdrug
In-store Dove Nourishing Secrets Body Lotion with cacao butter and hibiscus 400 ml for 50p....for all skin types.. Might be discontinued for that price. I bought 2 today. Check your local store.
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Sleep - and TV/devices before bed.
I'm wondering if anyone reading this thread has actually given this a good go and can say what their experience was. I'm wanting to sort out my sleep as to be honest, it's pretty terrible. I know about the advice of no mobiles in bed, the blue light (have that bed time setting turned on on the phone where it yellows the…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in March 2022
Here we go again for another month. As usual, this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to pinkfluffybabe for starting us off last month. Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash…
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laser hair removal instead of waxing
hello, so to begin with, i am a male. past few years i have been having waxing treatments, but i am now thinking of taking the plunge and going for laser hair removal. the reason for this is because i don't like the pain of waxing (who does?), but also because i want to stop going for regular treatments at a salon. also i…
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Teeth whitening at the dentist
I had a dental check-up recently. I usually go every six months, but haven't had one for 2.5 years due to covid. No dental work is needed. However, I would like to have my teeth whitened and there are to options: 1) Philips (£250) 2) White Beauty (£350) I am told that White Beauty means lesser sensitivity. I would be…
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Bridge with boneloss
So I had a tooth removed front tooth due to injury when I went to the dentist they said I had gum disease which I had treatment for the dentist said I have 25% bone loss across my upper teeth I have a flipper tooth at the moment I’m hoping for a bridge I go to see a private dentist in Friday n got my fingers crossed I can…
