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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…
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Long crack down nail
One of my thumbnails has what looks like a crack all the way down its whole length. I had hoped it would eventually grow out, it hasn't! At the top of the nail there's a constant split which catches on everything. Is there anything I can do to 1) heal the fissure and 2) stop the top catching? Thanks
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Are varifocals worth the money/easy to get used to
Now I’m over 40, I need different glasses for distance, computer use and reading. At the moment I have different pairs but it’s a pain changing and if I’m out with my distance ones on I get a headache because while I can still see close up, it’s not clear and is hard work. I’m debating getting varifocals but they’re…
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Plaque on Front Teeth?
I have suffered for years from getting plaque on the back of just my front teeth, i have tried various things such as just brushing the back, using a pick to remove it etc but it keeps coming back. The Dentist said its because of my fruit eating habit but i only eat red grapes and kiwi fruit occasionaly which my GP…
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Dilated cardiomyopathy
Hi ; 40years old and just diagnosed with this otherwise fit and healthy exercise most days and eat well don’t smoke drink much or overweight apparently my left ventricle ejection fraction is 28% which puts me at high risk :( obviously will be getting professional advice and waiting for consultant appointment at moment but…
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Dentist advice re braces please
Hi, I find myself in a weird position lately as unofficial guardian to a boy of 16. he came here for education to a boarding school but is seeking leave to stay on humanitarian grounds. i am helping him with this process. family back home, Middle East have run out of money, he can't return because of the war. Etc thats the…
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NHS prescription charge to rise to £9.15 - MSE News
The NHS prescription charge in England is set to increase by 15p to £9.15 from April... Read the full story: 'NHS prescription charge to rise to £9.15' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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'Tampon tax' set to be abolished in Wednesday's Budget - MSE News
The ‘tampon tax’ is set to be abolished in Wednesday’s Budget – with a zero rate of VAT applying to women’s sanitary products from 2021... Read the full story: 'Tampon tax' set to be abolished in Wednesday's Budget
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How do opticians survive?
I go into SpecSavers and it’s always busy, lots of people, decent prices. I’ve been into numerous independent opticians in our area, and they are almost always empty. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone browsing frames. And of course the prices are high. Clearly I’ve answered my own question, most opticians make a lot of…
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Doctors stopped doing face to face appointments
I just rang our GP to book an appointment for an ongoing worsening medical issue - and was told they are have stopped doing face to face appointments...so not sure what to do to get some help - has anyone else had problems getting a GP appointment?
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Shingles Vaccination - has anyone here ever had one?
From doing some light reading I see that the commonly used Shingles vaccine in the UK is Zostavax. However, there is a much more effective vaccine called Shingrix but it's in short supply and is very hard to get hold of, even in the US. I'm over 50 and had Chickenpox when I was in my teens, my father developed shingles…
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Diabetic Eye Screening
Hi, Does anyone know if following the nhs diabetic eye screening (it being my first and I’m unsure if I should cancel and opt for the wait list) impacts the rest of your day, I see they say the eye drops used will blur vision for up to 4 hours and not to drive, I’m just wondering if I would still make it to night college -…
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UK Clarins Double Serum 50ml - Genuine?
I've noticed this product is really cheap on eBay, a lot cheaper than the high street. If you could search for this product on eBay please because the system is not allowing me to post links directly. They're around £23 but £78 on the hight street! They're shipped within the UK but can see the owners are from China. I've…
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NHS "e-Referral Service" (previously "Choose and Book") premium rate 0845 number - how to avoid.
As a result of the Directions to NHS Bodies issued by the Department of Health in December 2009 banning the usage of premium rate numbers starting 084, 087 or 09 within the NHS, the telephone number for the Choose and Book service changed from 0845 608 8888 to 0345 608 8888 in mid-2010. In 2015 the service was renamed to…
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Dentist advice needed
Background: fell off my bike when I was a kid and smashed my two front teeth (with no replacements for Christmas). Had root canals done and left them alone after that until my 30s when I decided I should probably stop going around smiling at people with ugly broken teeth so got them crowned at about £600 each. Today (5…
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How to give up my e cigarette
I’ve been vaping for about 5 years. I vape a low strength- 3mg. As I work from home, I literally find it’s hanging out of my mouth most of the day. I’ve tried everything to give it up eg trying to only vape at certain times of the day but it just doesn’t work. As soon as work is stressing me it’s back in my hand. I’ve…
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Alternatives to Pharmacy2U?
Are there any rivals to Pharmacy2U? I can't use my local pharmacies and so far Pharmacy2U have kept letting me down. My cousin swears by Pharmacy2U so I switched to them in September. I've had my repeat prescription delivered for fourteen years; I'm no longer housebound but it's still a big deal getting into town. Lately…
