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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…
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Curly Girl Way
I was wondering if anyone is following the CGW? I want to start and probably have a weeks worth of shampoo left so want to buy some products now. Looks like a mind field though and some are very expensive! Does anyone have any money saving CF/vegan conditioners/creams/gels that they recommend? I have copious amounts of…
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B12 Injections
My better half has B12 injections every 3 months which is free of charge. These take place at the doctor's surgery. Due to the current situation these have been stopped until further notice. She has been told she will have to take tablets for the next six months. However, this means paying approx. £54 over this period.…
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Blood blisters
Has anyone else had painless blood blisters on the roof of their mouth. This is my third one in a couple of months. I’ve been aware of it so I’ve been very careful what I eat and I don’t think it’s damage from food. The latest one just felt like a tiny lump on the roof of my mouth but it burst when I pressed it with my…
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Blood pressure UK Vs USA - Different guidelines for high bP
England, high BP is 140/90 as high USA had the same figures up until 5/6 years ago and they now deem high BP as 130/85, whereas in England that is deemed as high normal. USA found that the drugs that cost a few pence saves millions of lives. Has England, PHE looked into this and why are our standards lower?
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BootsX
Hi all! I keep seeing adverts on Facebook and Instagram for a Boots X panel and was interested in signing up but can't find any information about it anywhere else. Has anyone signed up for it, what is it about?
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Back mobiliser
Hello everyone. Has anyone tried this machine? http://www.backinaction.co.uk/mobiliser Thinking of hiring one for a month. It would probably be used by all family (four of us). We have tried the Back Life machine and weren't that impressed. TIA Louise
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I need new varifocal spectacles
I currently wear varifocals bought from my local optician. The lenses are Hoya iD workstyle V+ space. I will be going for a routine eye test when the opticians reopen and anticipate a new prescription. My current spectacles were expensive and I need to reduce my outgoings. Does any one know if any of the online companies…
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heartburn seems to be anything i eat now, anyone had an ulcer,
JUst thinking i cant keep taking antacid for ever even though they do ease it slightly, but next day its back. Will see doc when times get more normal, would i know it if it wa an ulcer, more painful for example, anyone had a ulcer, believe it has to be diagnosed with camera down too stomach? [
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Quitting smoking
Just after some advice from any ex smokers out there. I've been smoking on and off for years but much more regularly the last year or so. I now want to stop completely. Does anyone know of any e cigarette brands, disposable or not, that look like real cigarettes?
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Skincare for dry and senstive skin
Anyone know of a decent skincare range for dry and senstive skin. I just can't seem to find any that work. My skin is bad at the minute, I'm stressed all the time and not sleeping which isn't really helping.
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best vit C
What and where is the best vit c to get? are the tabs from Holland and Barrett any good
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Hand Sanitiser
Hi all. Has anyone been able to get any over the last week or so? If so, from where? They are out of stock everywhere near me. Is it just a case of buying them off eBay or Amazon now? Is there a way of making my own or something similar? I know hand washing with soap and water is the best but it's not always possible.
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Has anyone had Tier 3 weight management? If so, how did you find it and what was it like?
Hi all, Basically I've been referred to a Tier 3 weight management in Cambridgeshire for my obesity issues. I have an appointment for June 17th (hopefully this Sunday will be the announcement of lockdown being eased). It's a shame really no one told me about the Tier 3 weight management; I had to find the service myself…
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Cambridge Diet (Hit a plateau)
Hello all, hope you're all staying in and staying safe. I want to know if anyone has experienced what I've experienced, I have been on the Cambridge diet for almost 4 Months and lost around 22 KGS total, and for the last 18 Days I have not been able to shed a single Kilo! I don't know if this due to lack of movement due to…
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Are Supplements Recommended?
Hi All, Are supplements recommended to help improve health? I have been thinking about Niacin and Vitamin C supplements but having read up on these there are obviously both pros and cons, does anyone here have any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
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Dental treatment in Europe after COVID border lockdowns
There are some flights already, but once it's easier again to fly, I'm planning to have quite extensive dental treatments done abroad. I'm thinking of Hungary, Turkey or Poland so far where I'm happy to travel a few times and enjoy the holiday at the same time. Those who had it before, what are the most important factors…
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Best hand cream moisturiser
With the extra hand washing I've been doing recently my hands are now cracked and red raw, I've always normally had issues with dry, chapped hands. What do you guys recommend as a decent hand repair/moisturiser cream, particularly something I can use in the day without leaving greasy marks form whatever I touch.
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Boots Sleepeaze- Aldi clone
Along similar lines to their cosmetics clones aldi are now selling an exact replica of boots herbal sleeping tablets at around half the price. You can buy as many packs as you like (£1.99 for 30 tabs,) as no nasties in them. I’ve used skeepeaze for years with great success so stocked up for many more nights (cheaper)…
