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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…
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Dentist question
Do any Of the dentists that comment on here have any idea when dentists might be reopening?
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Spf Broad spectrum Sunscreen sunblock
Hi, does anybody know if any of the numerous Sun creams out there from budget to branded have won any of the awards, recommendations this year or in the last few years for Uva/Uvb broad spectrum cream/lotion, or spray ?
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Dental advice needed please
Just before the lockdown i visited the dentist about my crown (tooth number 2 lower right) because its a bit wobbly and i keep getting a bad taste in my mouth, he did an x-ray and said the tooth has split in half down the middle, the plan was to remove it the following week but because of lockdown my appointment was…
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Prescription issued at hospital - do online prescription services work?
A friend normally gets an outpatient prescription issued by the hospital pharmacy. Is that part of the same system that allows online prescription services to fill and deliver the prescription or does she have to physically go to the hospital pharmacy?
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Optitians prescription.
I visited Vision express for an eye test just before the lockdown. Had the test and received my new varifocals prescription. I hadn’t made my mind up on the style of frames I wanted and before I knew it everything was in lockdown. I decided to send for a pair online with Googles4u and sent my prescription away. They came…
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At second home - just wondering how to get prescription?
Normally I have a repeat prescription which gets auto-sent to a branch of Boots. I am away from the city now due to the current situation and want to re-order the prescription but can't go to the Doctors or the normal Boots. Which option has the least chance of going wrong: - Send Doctors a request form with SAE so they…
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Homemade Beauty Treatments
Does anyone have any good sites for recipes for natural beauty products i can make at home ie cleansers, moisturisers, haircare etc
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Anti Wrinkle Face Washing?
What is the best way to wash your face without purchasing wipes or creams, i used to wash my face with a sponge until my wife claimed is might cause wrinkles so i started just splashing my face with water or dabbing softly. I would love to find one type of cloth to use for this purpose!
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Menopause - pins and needles in fingers at night
I assume I'm going through the menopause - I'm 58, still having periods, although not very regularly. During the day I am usually cold even when others are not. At night I am cold when I get into bed. Then I usually wake two/three times and am boiling hot, but not drenched in sweat - just feel like my blood is boiling as…
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Sedation / Blood
Hi I'm unsure if this is the correct area of the forum to post, so please move it if this isn't the correct location. My question is for anyone who has experience with sedation via gas, such as Nitrous oxide. I'm having to be put under sedation for tests due to losing consciousness and fitting when these tests have been…
