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Private/healthcare consultation - feeling desperate!
Hello all, I'm hoping one of you wise folk can help me, with a fear of utter dread I have. I've been suffering with a health issue recently, and my employer provides private healthcare in the form of Westfield Health. This is a cash plan where you pay for the treatment up front, and claim it back afterwards. I booked a…
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What can be done about a crooked crown?
Hi all. I've decided to possibly go private and see what kind of solution(s) the dentist will give. The crown's on the top tooth. I asked an NHS dentist what could be done and he mentioned a partial denture. That's something I'm really not interested in, since I've got one for my lower-right molars. The feel is horrible;…
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Rosacea/facial redness
I’m just wondering what over-the-counter products to buy that work to help with rosacea/redness on face. I would appreciate any recommendations/ personal experiences for managing it.
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Vertabrae fracture and recovery time.
Hello folks, Not seeking medical advice here, but just wondering if anyone has had a T12 vertabrae (stable fracture) and the length of time it took you to recover? I had the fracture just going on for about 14 weeks now, have had a good enough recovery compared to what it was like, and been discharged form the hospital,…
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Moisturiser for dry skin
Hi, the last few months I’ve have developed dry skin patches either side is of my nose. I’ve tried a couple of different things like E45 or Dr Botanics cream. Can anyone recommend a good day or preferably a night cream that works well with dry skin patches. I really do not want one that feels heavy or leaves your skin…
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NHS Dental practice only open one day a week?
The NHS dental practice I use is now owned by a dentist who has a larger practice (3 or 4 dentists) in another town nearly 40 miles away. Since the Covid full lockdown the practice near me only opens 1 day (or two half days) per week so anything at all not deemed an emergency is repeatedly rescheduled. As far as I am aware…
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Glasses / spectacles recycling
Hi all looking for any ideas on how to recycle glasses (the ones you wear!)z previously schemes such as the ones via Specsavers for vision aid etc have closed this year so wondered if anyone knew of any good ideas rather than general recycling?
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Laser Eye Surgery 2021
Has anybody had this done in recent times. I am 67, I had laser surgery back in 2013 and would probably need to have it reviewed. I will say it has been successful for me up until recently but I am guessing that it is probably age related. One thing I didn't think of at the time was long term after care. I was just pleased…
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Any firming creams that actually work?
Morning. Does anyone have any recommendations for a firming cream for over 50 "saggy bits". Despite being fit and running c.16 miles a week, my inner thighs are showing their age. Are there any products on the market that actually work? My initial thought are they're all hype and basically it's the action of moisturising…
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TMJ Issues - Other options and who to speak to?
I am currently waiting for a return NHS appointment with the local oral & maxillofacial clinic, but whilst waiting is there anything else I can do? I've already asked my (NHS) denstist who has said there isn't really anything, but you never know! Probably not very moneysaving, but thinking long-term... Some context:After…
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Named GP
My wife (who uses a different surgery to myself) does not have a named GP - Her surgery has only 2 full time GP's and a constantly changing stream of stand-ins / locum GPs for 5,500 patients - the surgery was in "special measures until recently I thought that every NHS patient was entitled to a named GP ?
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Keeping Contact Lens Costs Low?
I am a spectacle wearer but i would like to use disposable contacts occasionally for sports about 2 days a week, I am concerned about ongoing costs of having contacts with the assessment being needed every year and all the subscription models for buying contact lenses. Does anyone out there have experience of using…
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The Fast 800
Has anyone purchased the diet book 'The Fast 800' by Dr Michael Mosley ? It is the current No1 bestseller with Amazon and i just wondered if anyone had tried it ?
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Foot surgery
Hello, I am having major foot surgery in the middle of this month and am thinking about how to get around afterwards. I am having a Cotton osteotomy which recreates an arch and a bunion correction too. So will be in plaster for two weeks and then will get a walking boot for 4-6 weeks and very gradually can put weight…
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Root canal question
My dentist has told me it’s looking likely that I may need a root canal treatment on my front tooth 😱. Terrified. How likely is the tooth to become discoloured after treatment? My teeth are currently naturally white! 🤦♂️
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Do you brush teeth once or twice.
When I was a kid I was all ways taught to brush my teeth with toothpaste, and then afterwards brush them with water to rinse the toothpaste off. when I went to the dentist yesterday for my check up, a poster on the waiting room wall, says brush your teeth with toothpaste, but do not rinse it off as it leaves the fluoride…
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Hip Arthritis
I have 'bad' osteoarthritis in my neck. My chiropractor only looks at the neck as that's what I went in with initially. I saw her weekly for 3 - 4 months and now its monthly. Are they meant to look at your spine as a whole? I think I now have osteoarthritis in lower back/hip. If they don't assess the spine as a whole, do I…
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Makeup caddy?
Hello! I have just seen a company advert on my FB for a makeup caddy - it looks lovely but at £25 its not exactly Money Saving Have you spotted any deals? Would prefer not to get a "clear" one - I don't have lots of makeup but would be nice to have it stored properly instead of shoved in a bag. Many thanks!
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Cheap Grenade Bars
Where's the best place to buy cheap Grenade Protein Bars from as they've gone really expensive everywhere now. The best I have found so far is £18 from a company called Protein Package. Going back a year, you could get Grenade Bars for around £14/£15 per box.
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Dental Implants - Liverpool/Chester area
I recently got a denture for my front tooth so I am seriously considering dental implants, but need some good advice on where to go and what options are available and of course how much is it likely to be. I am thinking maybe the upper teeth will all need replacing within the next few years so thought it would be wise to…
