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Rosacea
I seem to have developed rosacea on my nose - think rudolph impression ! Made worse by cold weather. Did school run today without makeup and couple of 'friends' reaction to how red it was made me stop and consider that I would actually need to buy something / do something about it, rather than later on green coverup,…
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Dental advice - Water flossing?
I know, I know... proper oral hygiene routine: regular dental/hygienist visits, brushing with a fluoride toothpaste/decent electric toothbrush, and flossing the 'traditional' method is all you need... But I don't/can't/won't floss. You can tell me to floss, but I have overlapping teeth, partially erupted wisdom teeth, and…
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Repackaged medication
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help with my query. I have been receiving branded medication for years through my GP but the pharmacy have started giving them to me repackaged, some boxes have foreign language all over them, others are in completely different boxes. I remember seeing a programme on repackaged medicines about 4…
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Dental question
Apparently I grind my teeth during the night and my dentist suggested considering a mouth guard , after a particularly painful episode I’ve decide as soon as they open up I will sort one out . Does anyone use one ? Are they effective?
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Can a gong bath improve my health?
My friend just completed a gong bath training and now, he can hold his own gong bath sessions. He invited me to attend, saying it has health benefits. I’m actually stressed from work and from taking care of my kids, but I’ve never been to a gong bath before. Has anyone tried it? What health benefits do you get?
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Forehead skin
I've had really bad forehead skin for a long time. Last summer I went doctors about it and they said seborrheic dermatitis and advised eumovate, but since then I feel its got worse. Currently I'm not able to see a doctor due to the situation. But how it is now gets me down. I've attached how it is looking, this is just a…
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Dentist
So a friend of mine has a very bad abscess which looking at her was painful as you could see the discomfort. Rang dentist was given 7 day antibiotics no problem. Abcess didnt go n was told if not she would be seen. Come the 7 days and another long laborious phone call was told after questioning off dentist that she had…
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How long can Glandular Fever last?
So early June I was diagnosed with 'severe tonsillitis', which the sore throat and inability to swallow only really lasted 3 days, but I was given a course of antibiotics and was on the mend from it. But over the 4 - 6 months, I've just been feeling absolutely exhausted, and found myself piling on weight, despite a good…
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Beginner Weights Workouts
I’m looking at more weight training in the new year. Has anyone got any recommendations of beginner workouts?
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Vitiligo
Does anyone here suffers from vitiligo? I had vitiligo for a while on my lower region, but now I have noticed a few white patches on my forehead, so I guess it is spreading, is there anything I can do to stop it spreading or cure it. I am quite depressed about it.
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries - May
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 pinkfluffybabe 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…
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Pityriasis Rosea - Has anyone any tips please? :(
Hi everyone I hope you're all coping OK in these strange times. A few weeks ago I started with some blotches which I presumed were maybe ringworm, and it turns out to be pityriasis rosea. I've tried steroid creams, antihistamines, but the itching/burning is grim and usually starts at 2am. I know there's no cure so I'm…
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Rheumatoid arthritis bruising
I was diagnosed with this last year and have been mitigating the effects by diet. Just recently I've noticed my knees appear to bruise after walking about 3 miles. In addition to that, they become warm to the touch and start to get a little sore. By the next morning the symptoms have all gone away. But, they crop up again…
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Non alcoholic drink and blood pressure
I've looked on the net but not found anything. I like my wine, etc at night time. If I was to change to non alcohol drinks, does this impact the BP when drunk in moderation? I'd be grateful for links and/or help from an expert if possible or advice that was given to a fM here by a doctor, etc.
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Staying sane during self isolation (not medical chat - there are enough of those threads already)
Hi all What are you doing to stay sane during self isolation? Any good box sets / movies you are watching? (I have Netflix) I watched two fantastic motives on Netflix this week. Both about painters:- At Eternities Gate - about Van Gough - It is a brilliant portrayal of Van Goughs life, really moving - with William Dafoe (I…
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Let's talk toothpaste
Hi again everyone, apologize for these topics but in these times of isolation, it good to have some different things to talk about So I want come to toothpaste, As the market grown so much with all kinds of toothpastes, Let's talk about how we have nature toothpaste and normal types. These natural toothpaste are they…
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Carpal tunnel
Was doing out my bathroom 3 weeks ago just a bit plumbing and next morning woke up to my thumb index and middle finger totally numb, after that my arm started getting some serious shooting pains, rested for a week still no change doc gave injection near carpal tunnel. Saying this is what it is, Its helped the pain stop but…
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Will an orthodontist consider the aesthetics that I want even if they think it is 'unideal'?
I live in the UK so the beauty standards are very different. For a large portion of my life I have grown up in a society with beauty standards that think a smaller and flatter face is better. I think I have a class I malocussion where my chin protrudes slightly making my face look long. (photo) I also have slightly crowded…
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Let's Talk Mouthwash
Hi all , hope everyone is keeping safe and well. So I thought today we talk about mouthwash, I had couple questions 1. Do company that make mouthwash have to pass a qualified test to approve what the mouthwash does ? Reason I ask this because you get some Shops doing there own brand of mouthwash, How are the exactly…
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Urine test strips, best ones UK
I've been looking for urine test strips and now confused. A company called insight appears to do good test strips for ok money. I want to keep an eye on my urine and check for invisible blood in it. Do you use an strips for that reason and if so which ones do you find accurate and at a reasonable price. I had a bladder…
