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Private Dentistry Bills
My mum's NHS dentist closed unexpectedly and while trying to get registered with a new one (notoriously difficult, especially with the whole patient roster applying in our rural area), she had pressing dental work. She began treatment privately out of necessity and is two thirds of the way through extensive treatment -…
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Russian Amber Imperial Shampoo
I was given a little trial pot of Philip B Russian amber shampoo when I bought something from TJC last month. It was only a 5ml pot so enough for two washes. All I can say is I didn't care for it. It made my hair feel dry and matted. I'm sticking with my usual pantene 3 in 1.
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Bangle too big
Hi, I was given a bangle for my birthday but it is too big for me and slips off, I can't get it reduced as it would ruin it, is there anything I could attach to it so it wouldn't come off, thank you in advance
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Face Rollers
I have seen quite a few jade and rose quartz face rollers in shops. Are they a gimmick?.
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Fragrances
Does anybody else have a love of fragrances? I have about 20 in my collection so far. Today I'm trying Scandal by Roja for the first time. It's very, very good. I'm normally an Amouage fanboy and like most Creed. Dior are also another house that really impress. I don't think they make a bad one at all. What favourites does…
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Tips please - Half my makeup ends up on my mask
So - does anyone have any top tips on keeping my makeup on my face and not all over my mask. I’ve tried powdering but nope - that hasn’t worked. A few setting sprays and still I have the same problem. Can anyone recommend perhaps a setting spray that actually works. Thanks everyone x
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pneumonia jab
I only found out there was such a thing as a pneumonia jab today - when I had the flu jab. It reminded me I’ve seen things about serious covid cases & pneumonia. https://www.webmd.com/lung/covid-and-pneumonia Has anyone had the pneumonia jab? Was it because of covid?
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Teeth grinding
Hi guys, My dental hygienist told me in September that the dentin on my lower front teeth is showing quite badly and suggested that I might be grinding my teeth at night. I downloaded an app that can record if you are grinding and have used it every night for about six weeks. There has been no sign at all that I am…
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Bed bugs - is it possible...
Is it possible for you to get bitten by bed bugs but not your partner (or whoever you share the same bed with)? I don't particularly want to go to a GP at the moment with this whole world upside down thing going on but i don't have a clue what's the matter with me at the moment. I've been itching for a while and last week…
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Boots No7 advent calendar fail. Item not sent
Hi all As a MSE member, we had one day early access to purchase this years No7 advent calendar from Boots. I used this early access to place my order. I received my confirmation email, money left my account and I received another email telling me the delivery day to my local Boots counter. I went to my local Boots who said…
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What is classed as 'emergency dental work'?
Hi. Is it basically anything that causes you pain? Be it minor or major? Thanks.
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Front tooth cracked - will this be an extraction
Last night I was eating an at room temperature apple and afterwards realise the enamel at the back has half gone and what look’s like a hairline crack showing on the front :'( can it be saved? I managed to get another appointment for just over a weeks time (I’m pending extraction for some other teeth end of month as it…
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NHS dentist and PPE charges
Relative has had a letter from their NHS dentist stating that they will need to pay a PPE cost on top of the usual band charges. £5 for a check up and £15 for anything more invasive such as drilling. Is there any guidance or fixed fees for this or do practices make that decision for themselves?
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DELIVERING MEDICINE
Hi FolksI want to get medicine (prescribed by the doctor) to my daughter who is living away and at university.Can someone advise the best method to do that?Thank You
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Hospital transfer
I am currently having ongoing treatment at my local hospital, having a CT scan next week, with an operation within the next few months. I might be moving soon, 50 miles away. Whether I will be living in a new place or not, I would like to continue my treatment (and op) at the hospital 50 miles away. Is this possible and if…
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What is the name for this type of prescription?
This might be a really stupid question but I can't find the information anywhere! I have a type of prescription where my doctor renews it for 6 months' worth at a time, but on this prescription I am only allowed to get 3 months from the pharmacy to start with, and then go back in to the same pharmacy 3 months later to ask…
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Dental care for over 60s during lockdown
I have two dentists, one private who deals with my implants and an NHS one who looks after the rest of my teeth. I had an appointment on Saturday with the private one for a repair on my All on Four bridge, which was cancelled yesterday. The reason given was that they’d been told to cancel appointments for over 60s and…
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Recommendations for online pilate exercise classes
Hi Folks Can someone kindly recommed any online pilate exercise classes for all levels - beginners, intermediate and advanced? Thank you
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Contact Lens Cost
Hi Everybody, I am hoping somebody can help me with this. I have an eye condition (Keratoconus) and see the hospital every 3 months. On my last check-up the Consultant said he wanted to try some soft contact lenses to go under my RGP lenses. I have received 3 lenses (Biofinity) and a bill for £57 which I think is quite…
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NHS eye tests
I have looked at government information and nhs and even asked at my eye test last year but just got a shrug . I am now over 60 so qualify for free eye test but can’t make out if I have yearly eye tests can I have every second one free , every one free or none at all free because it will never be 2 years since my last test…
