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Cataract Surgery
Hello, Whats the current state of play regarding cataract surgery? Also, can you choose which hospital (NHS) where you are treated? Finally, anyone who's had the surgery, feedback and resurrance would be most welcomed. Thank you in advance
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Advice needed on dental treatment
Hi, I'm hoping someone might be able to give me some advice. I had some mild toothache around a month ago but it passed a couple of days later and I didn't think any more of it. Earlier today around a quarter of one of my molars chipped off. Not sure how or why it happened but it could be related to the toothache. I'm not…
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Cosmetic eyelid surgery
Anyone had it done,any good and how much did it cost ?
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Nhs dentist check up- £80?
As you can tell from title been to dental surgery to see the hygienist today. a cost of £50 to clean, descale and floss in between. it was my dentist who referred me to the hygienist. the dentists intial check up was £30.so 2 visits in all. I seem to remember not so long ago the dentist did the check up and the clean, and…
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Thumb Fracture 10 Weeks Ago, Nail Now Falling Off
About ten weeks ago I had an open fracture to my thumb, Crush injury. Had it all treated (surgery). Now my thumb nail bed is going misshapen and my thumb nail is peeling away from my thumb. There has been bruising under the thumb nail but it seemed to be healing but the last week or so there has been some discolouration…
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Cosmetic dentistry - advice please
Hi, In January 2020 I decided it was time to sort my teeth out. As a child I had numerous prescription for oxytetracycline, in my 20s and 30s I smoked and drank red wine, consequently my teeth were heavily stained. In 1998 I had extensive work involving crowns and veneers costing around £11k By 2020 these were kn&ckered…
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Root canal questions
Never had root canal before. Got two appts 8 days apart. What do dentists do with the tooth between appts? Do I have to eat no chew and soft foods for 8 days? If so I’m running out of ideas like tinned rice pudding, soup, pasta (small), smoothies, yoghurt, scrambled eggs etc. Anything else I can eat to increase fruit n…
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Frump to Fab - A Whole New World.
Good morning Lovely Ladies (and Gents if you're reading along). :wave::happyhear A big welcome to one and all - newbies, returners, delurkers and, of course, all our regulars. It's been 9 years now that some of us have been together and it doesn't seem a day too long......:D Some people have marriages that don't last that…
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Do I need a pre assessment?
I'm having an operation in approx. 3-4 months time (no date set yet). My pre assessment is next week. Is it too early to have a pre assessment? Also, I've been reading about what tests are done at a pre assessment and have found I have already had a lot of them done. They are: blood tests (many, many times), urine tests (a…
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Toothpaste
Colgate Duraphat 5000 ppm Fluoride Toothpaste - just to coming to an end of the 5 tubes of this toothpaste that the Dentist prescribed for me - can anyone recommend what toothpaste is best to use for sensitive/worn enamel gums/teeth?
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Benefits of taking interview training courses
I’m scheduled to take on
my CST interview next month. A friend of mine suggested we take a training
course from Core Surgery Interview,
but I’m not sure if it’s worth doing so. Anyone? I’d appreciate some advice.
Thanks.
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WALKING AIDS
Good morning folks My elderly mother has trouble walking around the house. Can you kindly recommend any walking aids which I could buy for her and if I could get some financial help? Thanks
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3D X-ray to help diagnose problem root canal tooth?
Hi, I’ve posted a few weeks ago about resurgence of toothache from what I suspect is from a previously root canal treated upper first molar. Apologies for the long post but I’m trying to include as much detail as possible to get some answers. So about a year ago I had an infection in my upper first molar tooth, which I had…
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Trapped nerve
What is it like to have a trapped nerve? I fell down some steps 3 weeks ago, at the time I didnt think it was a big deal. Not sure if I had pains in my arm before, but since the fall, where my weight landed on my elbows, as I was carrying a cup. My should hurts and I get pins/needles in my right arm/hand. Not sure if the…
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Just has 2 bottom molars taken out. What's the next step?
Hi all. As per the thread title, I've just had 2 bottom right molars taken out. What next? The dentist kinda ushered me out saying to give him a call in a few days time to arrange another appointment. What options are there? Thanks.
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Adjustable glasses
Has anyone tried or examined the widely advertised adjustable reading glasses? I wouldn't dream of wearing them outside, instead of distance glasses ( Not very attractive), but they seem a good idea, as you can use them for computer work and reading paperwork. I read a discussion, somewhere, in which two people claimed…
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Has anyone use pocket hearing for hearing aids?
I am looking to purchase an in ear hearing aid, trying to get the best model I can afford. I came across the website pocket hearing which is a UK company but fairly new. They have the signia 3nx at a very good price - it is a slightly older model. The hearing aid is pretty much plug and play, I am happy to set it up online…
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Male 'problem' and private referral back to GP/NHS
Hi guys, I've had a guy problem called a 'varicocele' (Enlargement of the veins in the scrotum) for over 15 years and decided to finally get it checked out. The GP referred me over the phone to have an ultrasound which has been complete, still awaiting results but this was just a general ultrasound. Unfortunately this…
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What if your dentist is ill?
Hi. I rang my local dentist today and the receptionist said he's got a broken foot, and furthermore he's going to have an operation of some sort. Will there be a temporary dentist to cover for him or will I have to wait until he comes back into the surgery? The receptionist said for me to ring back tomorrow for further…
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Is the Coop Repeat Prescription Service any good.
I can only contact my current pharmacy by phone and they are frequently engaged. Hence as I quite like the ethics of the Coop, and I recently saw on advert for their service, I was thinking of using them, particularly as I can place an order over the internet or use their app. I wondered if anyone uses the Coop and how…