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CORONAVIRUS NHS
Hi guys, so called nhs 11 yesterday to get tested as i developed symptoms of the covid and all they told me was stay home and isolate, you should be fine. No testing no nothing. In a few words stay home, take your chances and if you die you died. I am at an absolute aue as to what to do from here.
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NHS Dentist; Scale & Polish moved to band 2!
Hi Folks, Many local NHS dentist have been referring their NHS patients for 'scale and polish' which falls under band 1, to either referring them to their Hygienist, which is not covered by the NHS treatment and pay far more than band 1. Or recently in my case, moved to Band 2 treatment under gum disease, where the Dentist…
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Tooth advice please
This morning I broke a front tooth - I think it's a white vertical filling (where a gold filling used to be years ago). Of course, my dental practice can't see me unless I'm in pain, they advised me to buy and use a temporary filling kit meanwhile. I've been out and bought one, however it says that it's only to be used for…
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Unprofessional judgement
I have made a post about this same issue yesterday, however due to needing some meds and the doctors phone being engaged over 30 minutes I had to go to another local chemist to try an emergency supply or get any help. Today I visited another pharmacy. There was a asian pharmacist, I spent a good 5-10 minutes discussing my…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries February 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 sstevo19 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…
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Paracetamol
Paracetamol caplets in my local B&M were 19p for a pack of 16. After a short while being out of stock, they are now back on the shelves. The identical pack is 59p!
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How lethal is Covid19
I’ve read academic articles that show that CV19 is deadly for many, especially the old and sick. There is an interesting piece on the BBC news site. Apparently UK analyses of CV19 deaths do not exclude people who would most likely have died anyway. Whereas flu deaths include those due to flu only, and exclude people who…
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Slippery Elm
I am trying Slippery Elm to help with my reflux can anyone advise the best way to make to tea it just keeps turning out lumpy! and has anyone had positive results - thanks
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Moved: Corona-virus - How worried are you?
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Dental Implants
Anyone had a dental implant/s - would you recommend this?
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Moved: Underlying health condition
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Dentist visit?
I have an All on 4 implant secured bridge and I have check ups and a clean every 3 months. I’m due one next week and can’t decide what to do. I’ve had the implants for 4 years, no problems with them,,I’m tempted to cancel and rebook in 3 months as I’m 68 and really don’t want to take the risk of getting the virus as the…
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Dry red spot forming randomly on chest.
Hello folks I have noticed over the last 3-6 months I get these red dry spots forming on my chest. I do have abit of a dry scalp( which I've had for about 16-17 years) which is fine with decent shampoo and sometimes my skin around the sides of my nose can be abit dry and between my eyebrows. However over the last maybe 6…
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Coronavirus and public pools
Generic advice on prevention but none on cure or the most vulnerable places. As I've heard in the news the Coronavirus virus has reached some schools and holidays just finished and another one round the corner, would like to know if this virus can seriously effect public swimming pools, especially if you do have a…
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111, ES and repeat prescriptions
Can someone please confirm to me whether or not 111 can issue an electronic presciption directly to a local chemist for them to dispense, either as a normal or emergency supply? Trying to get some repeat medication but doctor wont issue repeat prescription (even though Ive had it prescribed before within last year) without…
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Cosmetic surgery abroad
Looking for recommendations. I recently returned from a short break in Turkey. On the plane home, I met a few people who had travelled there to have dentistry work done and it got me thinking about cosmetic surgery abroad. Breast enlargement. It is something I have thought about for a long time and not a new idea. To be…
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Boil a t-shirt to kill viruses?
If I soak a towel or a cotton T-shirt in freshly boiled water, will bacteria and viruses die? I'd need to pour it straight from the kettle into a washing up bowl as I don't have any pots that are large enough. The downside of a plastic washing up bowl is that it loses heat much faster than if I were to leave it boiling on…
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Do I need fillings on my teeth?
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Another failed root canal?
I've had an awful 6 months with dental issues after never really having issues or fillings for 15 years. Last June I developed an abscess on an upper first molar. Had it root canaled privately at a cost of 460. Tooth never felt quite right. December I had an abscess develop on lower first molar same side. Had another root…
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SCAM Compfy menstrual cup offer $4.95
THIS IS A SCAM-DO NOT USE!!!! Item never arrived and unauthorised payments taken from my account. Compfy menstrual cup are doing a promo offer for 1 x plus shipping for only $4.95. You can order in 3 different colours and choose from 2 sizes. compfycup.com. I think today only but just check. I've just ordered so hope all…
