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Grants for dental treatment
To cut a long story short my partner is disabled and has severe MH issues and she needs dental treatment that cannot be had on the NHS, hopefully this will alleviate some of her issues, even though i have found a training clinic to provide the treatment at nearly half the cost of our own dentist it's still way out of our…
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GP lump diagnosis
I’m wondering what I should do following a GP appointment regarding a lump on my neck . My surgery isn’t currently booking physical appointments initially , they must be a telephone / video one first , so I booked a telephone appointment and sent the doctor a photo of the area . The lump in question has actually been…
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Boots free eye test.
Had a free eye test at Boots today. I was given a prescription but it was missing the Cylinder and Axis readings on my left eye. Do they do this on purpose to stop you buying glasses elsewhere?
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Best website for high index glasses
My prescription is -7.5 so I need the 1.74 high index lenses. Having trouble though finding a website that does this, some either don't go as high as -7.5 and others only have 1.60 index. Anyone point me to a good one?
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Misdiagnosed and treated for two years - NHS Medical Negligence Suit?
I am looking for advice as to whether I have a potential case of Medical Negligence and if it is worth pursuing a legal settlement or not. Summary: In summary, I have been misdiagnosed with Hypothyroidism and mistreated accordingly for over 2 years. The impact of which has been significant life disruption (time-off work…
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Eye Cream
Hi, my husband's looking for some eye cream to freshen up the skin under his eyes. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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Electic toothbrushes
Fairywill Sonic Electric Toothbrush = £9(eBay) or you can pay £150 for other brands. You can buy a perfectly good electric shaver or can opener for £10 in Asda, so I don't see why good toothbrushes should be £20+A sonic brush, does that mean anything. With the reduced dental appointments due to the lockdowns, I would pay…
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Bodyspray = Mango and starfruit like Hollister (Silver strand Beach)
My Mum recently told me she has a bodyspray that's her favourite, gets loads of comments when she wears it and I bought it her a few years ago and she's never been able to find it in anywhere. Showing me the bottle it's a Hollister silver strand beach one that was discontinued in 2017! I can find the odd travel bottle size…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April
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 dolly84 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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Will I be eligible for a dental bridge on the NHS?
Here's the deal with my teeth: I have hypodontia (several congenitally missing teeth). I currently have 25 teeth (22 adult teeth, 3 baby teeth still present). Microdontia - very small teeth My adult teeth are healthy (confirmed by a full mouth X-ray 2 months ago). I still have 3 baby teeth (1 is an upper right molar which…
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Unfair Cancellation Fees - Private Consultant
Hi, I have private healthcare insurance through works which covers me for appointments with private consultants. I had an appointment with a private consultant (part of a frequent consultation) on Tuesday afternoon through Zoom. I had intermittent problems with my internet supplier the week before which was supposed tone…
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Anyone Bought An INRange INR Home Testing Machine?
Has anyone Bought An INRange INR Home Testing Machine recently? The Coagucheck ones from Roche. Is there any discounts at all?
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Cataracts
Hi, Unfortunately at some point I am going to have to have Cataract surgery following discovery of it. I wanted to ask, if anyone here has had one removed while being very high myopia (nearsighted). I understand there is a smaller increase in risks, but I wanted to hear from anyone of positive outcomes also. I would be…
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Is it worth re-doing root canal treatment 5 years on?
Hi All, I had root canal treatment roughly 5 years ago on one of my molars. I have started to get pain again and my dentist thinks it might need attempting again. He has looked at the x-ray and said it has been done well originally and was going to speak to a more senior dentist with the x-ray and get back to me. Is it…
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Early Macular Degeneration - Any Advice?
I'm not asking for a diagnosis, just wondering if there's anywhere I can get guidance.A week ago I visited my (high street) opticians for my two-yearly sight test (I've been short-sighted since I was about 14, I'm 49 now). My prescription has changed (close up sight is getting worse) and I said breezily, "I'm still…
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COCONUT OIL
Hi Folks I have started using coconut oil for my beard and skin. However, it is always quite hard to remove from it's container. At present, I use a fork to take a small amount and rub it in my hands for a few minuts before it becomes liquid form. Can ayne suggest of a better method? Thank You
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Horrible feeling in breasts
For the past 12 days have been having a horrible sensation in my breasts. It feels like tightness, compression, depression and unpleasant tingling in the top half. My breasts are very round, and my mother said hers very also very round but lost their oomph when she was 30. She said they didn't sag but lost volume in the…
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Root canal treatment abroad - which country?
Hi, my NHS dentist has referred me to see a specialist dentist that does root canals as he can’t do it himself (it’s for a back molar). I have been quoted £2000 for a root canal treatment and white crown to have it done at a private clinic in Surrey. I have seen ads online about having dental treatment abroad which seems…
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Something to stop dental injections hurting
Is there somthing to stop dental injections hurting. I have no problem with injections any ware except my gums, but to have a dentist say "relax" when somthing is so painful to me. I have nearly pulled the arms off the dentist chair & the dentist doesn't realize how painful it is. Once i had had the injection, i am fine &…
