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What is housebound
My mother in law moved to a retirement bungalow in our town so we could be there for her and she be close to grandson. She has been struggling and been quite poorly. I work part time so been taking her to appointments at the doctors. Next week she has 3 nurse appointments and 1 doc appointments. I can take her to the…
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Retail price of Acuvue Oasys Transitions contacts?
Hi all, I wonder if anyone in the profession or an end user can tell me what the retail price of this product is please? Thanks
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I am trying to find a good home water filter/treatment system, but there are so many choices!
I am trying to find a good home water filter/treatment system, but there are so many choices! Do you have any recommendations?
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Lady shave
Recomendations please for a rechargable lady shave thats gentle on under arms. Preferably a wet and dry model. Thanks
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries September 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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MyLotus
**I would like to update this post and advise that MyLotus dealt with my concerns very quickly and promptly and have now resolved the issue** Hello group, I just wanted a bit of advice if possible? I bought a MyLotus OVulation prediction (OPK) machine last month (17th Aug). I’m having IVF and My clinic want to try a…
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IAPT at local GP
Does anyone know that If i were to visit an IAPT advisor at my local GP, is any of the information regarding the treatment stored on my medical history?
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Dental help for my horrible smile
Hi all Due to really bad dental hygiene during depression etc my teeth are now in a vile state, in fact most of the top ones are gone. I was put on a really long waiting list at the dental hospital (Manchester) but having enquired recently how long I'd be on it I was told I was not 'chosen'. Now I am looking for somewhere…
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Mumps advice please
Hi, I went to the walk in center on Saturday and was told 2 hour wait when i said i think it was Mumps they saw me right away, The confirmed it was and sent me home after 45 minutes. I had Mumps when i was younger, This time its not that bad i am on the 3rd day and its not swollen much either but has done on both sides. I…
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Hot/Sweat Issues - back to GP?
Bit of a weird one and not sure whether I should be going back to the GP and insisting they look at me again, but they have said they cant find anything wrong. I've been experiencing a hot feeling and like I'm sweating across my forehead and above my upper lip, but when you actually feel the areas I'm not actually sweating…
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Hair dye and Eczema
I wish to dye my hair with natural colour and my eczema is under control using current medication, so therefore I don't see a dermatologist. What the safest way I can dye my hair from a Solon, I did a patch test few days ago and felt bit itching for a while. Any recommended hair solons in London? What's the best hair dye I…
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Anyone training using HeartMath Inner Balance for IOS
Hello Community, I have been using HeartMath, maker of Inner Balance, that claims its iOS-based system can help you relax and get your heart, mind and emotions "in sync." It uses a sensor that clips onto your earlobe, and when that's connected to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, the Inner Balance app displays your relaxation…
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Seasonal depression
Does anyone suffer and have my advice ? Previously my mh has been very bad but been off antidepressant s couple of years now and doing well. Main things that have helped me non medication wise are exercise, eating well, strict routine and practising gratitude/positive affirmations. However each winter no matter how hard I…
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Private Health 365 Check?
Hi there, I am thinking of a private 365 Health Check and wondered if any users on here and ever used one and which was the best or best value for money? They seem between £250-£500? I am 45 and am thinking of a general Health MOT and thought of these? unless there is something similar on the NHS? Does anyone know the…
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Health check appointment
I just rang my GP to see if I could get a health check/MOT - I know I'm not in the geographical area for one of the NHS healthchecks but would like something similar. I feel well (I'm in my late 60s) so would like to stay that way. I'm not sure if I'm asking for the wrong thing because although the nurse can do…
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Adult braces - six month smile vs regular braces
Hi there, new to the forum :D I’m in need of advice. I’m looking to get clear adult braces, I’ve had a consultation with one orthodontist who’s website and clinic claims to offer six month smile (which is what I’m after) but when I had the consultation he basically said he didn’t like doing it, it’s just a gimmicky brand…
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Where Can I Get a Plastic Free Regular Priced Hand Soap Bars?
Hi, Does anyone know any of the major supermarkets/pharmacys that sell a normal priced hand soap bar that isn't wrapped in plastic? I've tried most supermarkets/brands, but even ones in carboard boxes seem to then have plastic wrapping inside (i'm looking at you pears!) I'm trying to cut down on my plastic waste by…
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Acuvue Transitions and general contact lens chat
I wonder if anyone else has tried the new J&J Acuview transitions lenses which,as the name suggests, have photochromic properties and automatically darken and lighten according to light levels? I am currently trialling these and have found them excellent. I have previously used dailies and it does concern me regarding the…
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Dentist disappeared
Hi, looking for advice.. I've had a 8 month long struggle and finally found possibly somewhere for some good advice. I've been registered with a Scottish dental practice and had extensive work done over the 2 years with him, it came as no surprise when I attended an appointment and was told the dentist had dissapeared,…
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Do I have a dental claim?
Basically I had all four wisdom teeth coming through and one was impacted and caused the tooth in front of it to get a deep cavity. I said to my dentist the impacted wisdom tooth was giving me pain and swelling my face and he said he couldn’t take them out until they had an infection and I’d have to go private so I went to…
