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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…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries July 2020
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 sstevo 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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HELP. Can’t get treatment.
My wife has severe pain in her knees which has become progressively worse. She was due cortisone injections long before lockdown but still can not get them from our local NHS providers. Some providers (mainly private) are providing this service whilst ours say they have no plans to re-open soon. I seem to recall that after…
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Look Fantastic Absolutely horrific customer service
Totally appalled with LF. Had a sub box, monthly beauty box, had it for 12 months. Cancelled it as the postman won’t leave the parcels and it’s a trek to the post office every month. Set up a new sub with the box to be delivered to my parents address. LF have sent me 3 boxes now and charged me 3 times. Apparently new sub…
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Glasses Repair
I managed to crush a two week old pair of prescription glasses last year. I really need to get them sorted as they cost far too much to just ignore! Has anyone here used any of the online repairers? Any recommendations? Thanks
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Extra extra dry skin help please
HELP! I am an older lady :( with several health conditions, could anyone suggest a cream or oil for my paper thin skin on my legs! I also have purple marks all over my legs. I have tried many creams, some of them are ok but VERY expensive for me.
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Need to find a good optician, any suggestions?
Hey all, I need to have an eye test, and it is most certainly will need new specs. My last test was 18 months back. I have used Specsavers in the past, but to be honest, although they are a big chain, I felt like I was being herded like cattle. I am considering Asda Options and Boots Opticians, any good? any good deals?…
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Dental veneers HELP
was wondering if anyone knows what the grounds are for getting dental veneers redone or refunded? I had 8 top veneers which were too big for my mouth and too thick. I returned to my dentist today to explain my concerns and he was like yep we’ll just take some of the length of and thin them out which he did but now I’ve…
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Recommend a new hairdryer?
My old faithful hairdryer blew up this morning, literally went up in a flash and clouds of smoke. I need to buy a new one. I did buy one with lots of attachments ages ago and I hated it. I couldn't be bothered with all the bits and it didn't feel robust enough in my hand. I want one with variable speeds and heats and one…
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Problem getting dental appointment
Have cracked a tooth, have not seen a dentist since I moved to a new area. Managed to get an appointment with a dentist as a new patient and saw him Monday. He explained I need another appointment but because of Covid regulations they neeed to book an extended slot. (As it happens had heard about this on the news, extended…
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Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression + AC Joint Excision
I am due to go in for Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression + AC Joint Excision at the end of August. I know there is one old post on the forum (back from 2014) but I was just wondering if anyone else has had this surgery and if they can provide any insight into the operation, discomfort and recovery period.
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I am in my 20s and due to past problems my teeth are rotted away but I cant afford dental care?
I dont know where else to go for advice as i want to remain anonymous for obvious embarrassing reasons. I live in the Uk and as I was growing up I didnt go to the dentist much I guess my mum just never remembered to book appointments for me. I was about 10 when I had a bad accident and broke off the bottom halves of my 2…
