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Has anyone got any experience of having contact lenses after previous laser surgery?
I had lasik about 16 years ago. I was quite unlucky in that I only got about 6 years perfect vision before needed vision correction in one eye and then a few years later the other eye deteriorated too. I had a nightmare getting fitted with contacts and eventually they found some that worked with my altered corneas, my…
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Glasses Direct
Thank you for super-saving specs! Received my two pairs of prescription glasses last week. Only cost £14for both pairs thanks to your discount code on boy 1 get 1 free! Best Buy !:T:money::j
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2019
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,er me, 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…
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TENS machine
Hi, I suffer from lower back pain. Dr has advised me to try using a TENS machine rather than taking painkillers. Does anyone know (a) if it works for back pain (b) where I might be able to hire one? I know I can buy one reasonably cheaply, ie about £20, but it'll be a complete waste of money if it doesn't work. Any tips…
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Advice re. getting an Opthalmic referral
Hi I’m looking for advice as to how I might get a referral to Opthalmic dept at Hospital (or perhaps this is advice about paying to see an Optician?) Will try not to waffle but in a nutshell I had successful treatment for a Retinal tear 10+ years ago but was left with many 'floaters' and what can only be described as a…
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Waterproof v Rainproof
This is more curiosity than anything else 🤓 I’ve just bought a trench coat / mac from a firm going out of business for £10 I thought it worth the purchase Having bought it and brought it home I’m now wondering if it is shower proof or rain proof By rainproof I mean something that will keep you dry in a good decent shower…
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Dental Implants Removal
Is it possible to have a dental implant post removed whilst leaving the actual implant in the jaw? TIA
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DVT question
I haven't travelled on the plane for 6 years. Couple of months ago, both legs were in pain. Right leg got better on it's own but left leg was getting worse. Phoned GP and was sent to hospital, they said I was suffering from DVT. Got blood thinners. After a week the leg was getting better. At christmas time, the leg was…
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Any offers for slimming world?
Planning to join on Saturday, are there any offers for slimming world in any magazines?
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Weight loss/healthy eating help
I need some help/guidance with healthy eating which I hope will lead to some weight loss. I am soon to be 44, 5ft 6", around 83kg and nearly a size 16. I don't have a very active job, around 50% of my day is spent sat at a computer. I try to be active by doing HIIT workouts and I also like to be outdoors walking the dog.…
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Two abscesses in six months and now another toothache!
OK so in June I had an absess upper first molar which was root canalled. Then in December I had another absess occur on my lower first molar same side which I am having a root canal treatment for tomorrow. But now for the past week I have had pain in my lower molar on the opposite side and I fear this will be yet another…
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Dental Retainers
I did a course of invisalign several years ago, it worked well but at the end the final retainer wore out and my teeth eventually went back to how they were (and possibly a little worse). I want to try it again but I'm not sure I would stick to wearing an overnight retainer for the rest of my life. Has anyone any…
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Paingone Pen
Looking for comments, both positive and negative, regarding the effectiveness of a Paingone Pen as a means of reducing pain. Internet comments are slightly more positive but I'm yet to be convinced. I guess the only definite way is to buy one and see. Appreciate any thoughts
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Enlighten whitening - how long to see progress?
Hi all, I'm currently doing enlighten, last night (Friday) was my 3rd night of doing so. I put them in at 9:30PM and stay awake until around 10:30, then I sleep. I then take them off the next day around 7 and today (Saturday) will take them off around 9AM so 11.5 hours. I feel I haven't seen much progress, if any. I…
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Schools and colleges across England to start offering free sanitary products - MSE News
All state schools and colleges in England will be able to start offering free sanitary products to students from today as part of a new Government scheme to tackle 'period poverty'...Read the full story: 'Schools and colleges across England to start offering free sanitary products' Click reply below to discuss. If you…
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A query for Toothsmith , brook2jack and others with gum problems
I have been to the same private dental practice for the last 30 years paying a monthly fee which includes 2 check ups and 2 hygienist appointments a year along with xrays. I also pay for 2 extra hygienist appointments a year, so in effect I see the hygienist every 3 months. I am in my late 60's and have a little gum…
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Interpretation of cholesterol test results
Could anyone offer any advice on the interpretation of the result of a cholesterol test I had at the local Co-op pharmacy today please? My total cholesterol was 7.03 My HDL was 2.5 My ratio was 2.8 I'm 55 & I like to keep an eye on my cholesterol as my Dad died of a heart attack in 1999, & 3 of my other close male…
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Changing GP soon, what transfers over?
I am changing to a different GP surgery, i know that medical records are transferred but can the new GP also see my prescription history? like all the times i requested any medication and picked it up at the pharmacy, is this something i have to request to be done? thanks.
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How long does it usually take to get a medical record?
My local GP requires me to fill in a form, attach some ID and then drop it off. Then i will get either a printed medical record or have it sent to my email address, all free of charge. I chose to have it sent to my email address as it would be quicker and save paper, the records i asked for were for the last 10 years. The…
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Question for Brook and / or Toothsmith
Could either of you kind dentists answer this for a friend of mine (although possibly also relevant for me in the future).... A close friend (yes, honestly) has used the same NHS dental practice as me for 20+ years, through all its ups and downs which we have discussed on other threads. It seems there has been yet another…
