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Spider bite - poss false widow
Has anyone been bit by one of these? I was bit earlier today and it looked similar but can't be certain. I have been to the walk in centre and just have to keep an eye on it and take a strong dose of antihistamine 4 times a day. I just can't believe how painful it is and just wanting some reassurance that it'll get better…
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dental dam?
Been waiting ages (courtesy of Lockdown) to get to my dentist for a couple of fillings. Was in there all mentally geared-up to have them and they started trying to put a blue plastic sheet into my mouth. I had already said it takes me a lot of doing to cope with anything in my mouth and then that happened. I instantly…
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Dentist charging for PPE
Unless you can tell me how BUPA /Denplan and dentists interact with each other from a financial point of view then I'm not looking for answers just a general moan! I appreciate I'm probably one of hundreds complaining about the above at the moment, but here goes... My dentist operates a Denplan scheme. Within the last 2…
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Microsuction ear wax removal - is it any good?
Currently have too much was in ears. Affecting hearing. (Too much ear wax a perennial problem in my family.). Was in chemists looking at OTC ear drops - urea or olive oil? Mentioned it to my sister who said she had heard microsuction was very effective. There is a place near me does it and been thinking about trying it. Is…
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Low Carb Diets Support Thread
Bright and shiny new thread as requested. Continuation of this thread. Updated recipe list here
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John Freida Frizz Ease Serum: cheaper or homemade equivalent, or one that uses less plastic?
Thanks to my Irish genes, I have thick, wavy hair. Some might say luscious. My wife loves it (something to grab hold of) but it's a nightmare to manage because it gets so frizzy in humid air. For years I have used John Freida branded Frizz Ease extra strength serum. When we lived in the UK is was easy to get on 3-for-2…
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How long in hospital after preventive operation for abdominal aortic aneurysm?
OH is on national monitoring programme for enlarged abdominal aortic aneurysm. It bas just reached the stage where it is recommended to have an op. He is told his op will probably be endovascular insertion of a stent. (He is 69 and very fit. No other illnesses.) Waiting to see the surgeon. Although working from home, he is…
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Why can they pharmacy sell temazapan?
It seems a legit website and they sell temazapan, any ideas how they can do this? http://thehubpharmacy.com/
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New Dentist, does this sound ok
Just back from an early morning dental appointment at a new dentist based just outside of London. I had been with the same dentist for many years and although they are good, they cant do my 9 monthly check up (which they cancelled in March due to corona) and will only be doing emergencies for the foreseeable future. I have…
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Scale and Polish - NHS Dentist
Hi All, I've just visited a dentist for the first time in years. I was told i need fillings and that I had gum disease. and I also asked to have the stains behind my teeth removed, which she said she would do, but she recommended a thorough Scale and Polish with would have to be done privately by the hygienist for £60 and…
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No 7 deal NOT as advised 4 days ago
I followed the advice from your blog 4 days ago about the No 7 deal. It all worked really well until I collected the items today from my local boots store. I opened the free gifts to access the further voucher for free eye cream. I went to the till and the assistant told me the voucher.s end date was May 2020. She said the…
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Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Hi I have a slight pain around the gums of my wisdom tooth and booked an appointment at my local dentist next week for a check up. They said the check up cost would be a NHS charge but if the Wisdom tooth needs extraction, it will have to be done Privately as there is more risks involved due to Covid. Is this the new norm…
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Advice needed on recovery from stroke
Hi A friend of mine had a stroke a few years back. They lost a lot of movement in one foot and most of the leg. They built back some movement but then had an accident which set them back quite far. Never really recovered from it and now they’re almost in a wheelchair constantly. To me it’s the mental side that’s the…
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Numb little finger (trapped nerve) - when will it go back to normal??
Started about two months ago, after an awkward lift days later awful pain in my back by my left shoulder blade. After about a week that went away (though can reappear), but then the left arm gave me problems! Either forearm bones ached, triceps ached, and/or shoulder ached. Night-time was the worst - woke up after a couple…
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flase eyelashes, is this normal?
hi, so ive had my eyelashes done semi permanent ones and I love them but they're abit stingy which is making me wonder if im allergic. Just normally they're OK i don't feel anything its only when theyre wet. I only had them done yesterday so I avoided getting them wet but today I cried and my eyes burned like hell. Also…
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Coronavirus - Denplan/Simply Health
I'm a Denplan customer and completely understand that dentists are at significant risk due to the virus. I have a Denplan policy, and have a painful cracked tooth that normally would have been treated by now under that policy - but it's likely that I will have to wait until it is an emergency, and even then I might need to…
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Compensation for Dental Treatment
Hi folks Just looking for some advice. My husband was the victim of a dentist who was jailed for carrying out unnecessary treatment & using dirty needles on patients. My husband was in his teens so can’t remember exactly what treatments were carried out but remembers having a lot of work done that he didn’t need, he went…
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User research study
Please can someone advise where is the best place on the site to post details of a medical user research study in London which is looking for applicants and offers payment in return? They would also be offering me a referral payment for successful candidates. Thanks in advance.
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Dentist - Unfinished Treatment
Hi all, Got a bit of a weird one really to see what people think/advise. In February/early March I had my dental checkup and needed a number of fillings replacing and other bits, it was scheduled into 3 appointments - below. It’s a NHS dentist. Paid my initial band 1 1) Something was done during my checkup as they had time…
