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Turmeric Tablets
Hello, I received a Facebook link to an Irish lady who was raving about these tablets, which apparently helped her chronic pain. Does anyone have any experience of these, and if so do the off-the-shelf tablets work? I'm curious :)
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Possible negligence in hospital after stroke
My mother suffered a stroke in December, as she was in a different area of country when it happened she needed be transferred to a hospital closer to home when more stable. I was told by this hospital my mother was also anaemic. A bed was found yet she only stayed in hospital just over a weekend, she might aswell…
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Nurse / Midwife registration
I wonder if anybody can answer this question which seems beyond the Nursing and Midwifery Council's helpline! I am currently helping a friend who is considering making a complaint about a person working in a medical related (but not legally regulated) field. They are a member of one of the professional bodies which has…
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Hearing aid fitting
I would welcome advice on how to get well fitted hearing aids - my mother finds hers uncomfortable. It doesn't help that she hates things over or in her ears, except glasses. It is a completely new area to me and I don't know how to find someone who will help her find the most comfortable for her among the many kinds…
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dental pain
Last week I went to the dentist with toothache after biting hard on a piece of hard cornflake...he said I had broken the tooth and it was infected. I was antibiotics and planned to remove the tooth this week ..this was a total disaster and the fact I am going on holiday in 2 weeks mad things even more urgent ...I had 2…
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Dental advise private to Nhs to get work done
Hi all, i have been with a private dentist for many years, 2 years ago i have a post and crown fitted at a cost of £500, this fell out and was refitted and fell out and refitted and fell out, when i had the work done i felt all was not well but was reasurred all was good and these things happen as the root has cracked…
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Can denstist charge me for prescribing antibiotics?
ok, so I had/have a tooth pain and I booked a visit to the denstist through their website. Never been to the dentist in UK before. I booked an examination and cost was on the confirmation email, £20. There was an empty space on the booking form to write something about what is the problem or a goal of the visit, so I wrote…
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How do I know if I should see denatal hygienist?
last time I had a check up the dentist said he didn't have time to do a 'scale and polish' but if I felt I should have one book an appointment with the hygienist. I'd never been offered a polish before anyway for about 20 yrs but he'd usually water jetted plaque off (which is what I assume he meant by 'scale') whenever I…
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What's wrong with my spectacles?
I bought some new specs for short-sight from a popular high street optician a few months ago. At the first try-on, they were obviously miles wrong so they had to go back for new lenses. When they came back they were better but have never felt quite right. E.g. to read the PC screen it is far easier on my eyes to have the…
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High blood pressure Meds - side effects!
Just wondered what side effects people here have experienced with prescribed medication? My Partner was on Bendroflumethiazide - but came off them after affected her kidneys - does help to have regular blood tests. Then started on Ramopril going from 2.5mg., through 5.00mg., and on to 10mg. They were beneficial to restore…
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Sciatica woes
Hi all, I've been suffering on and off with my back ever since having my daughter 9years ago. But this week's bout has been slightly different and I've since been diagnosed with Sciatica by my GP. I'm on a lovely mix of codiene, paracetamol and naproxen which have began to take away (or certainly mask) the pain. But my…
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Make up big brands?
Hi, I've always wondered about big make up brands and whether they're worth the money. I've jumped about a bit recently when it comes to foundation. I used No 7 Stay Perfect for years then I realised even though it's 24 hour wear, by about lunch time it always looked like it had rubbed off. I then went back to Leichner…
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Bruxism and cyst/ulcer
Can bruxism cause dental cysts/ulcers? I've been grinding my teeth very badly for a period of a few months, and have had to wear a bite guard at night. I've had a lump above my back molar, which is sensitive but not painful for the last 3 months or so. The last time I went to the dentist (3 months ago), she said it was…
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Doctor First - Or should it be patient last?
Until a couple of years ago I had a generally high impression of the fairly large GP practice I use. Fortunately these days I don't need them often, although there was a period many years ago when I did. I have always been happy with the doctors and nurses I have seen and the administration was at least tolerable. More…
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Moving from Scotland to England - NHS Prescription cost
Hi, I am moving from Scotland to England and had few questions about NHS prescription. Currently, I am on High Blood Pressure medication. At the moment I get my medication by repeat prescription and I can order for 2 months at a time. In Scotland, I don't pay any additional fees or money for this. I understand that in…
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Prickly Heat- advice
Every year suffer from prickly heat on holiday. Have tried changing different sun lotions but didn't seem to make a difference. Always end up spending lots of tablets/lotions when abroad to try and ease it. What is it best for me to take from here to help with symptoms so that I'm prepared this year for when I'm on…
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Do you get a second medical opinion on your teeth?
Hello health conscious Forumites! MSE Anthony has a burning question about how we deal with medical costs for our teeth. This morning, he had a filling (ouch!) as his dentist recommended he needed one, and paid £115 for the quick fix. And while we get second opinions on building work, car maintenance and insurance quotes,…
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Green tea for slimming - Any experience/feedback?
I've heard on and off for a few years of green tea having detox and slimming effects on the body, but never really tried it as I'm not a tea fan in general. I'm just wondering if anybody has tried it previously and if it had positive effects? I wouldn't say I'm overweight but I wouldn't exactly say I'm slim either, but…
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Eye flashes
Has anybody here got experience of this? How long did it last? One or both eyes? Did you find any treatment that dealt with it or at least reduced it? Partner had it about five years ago, took longer than (Optician) forecast before fading away. Came back, with a vengeance last Friday, first one eye then both, managed to…
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Dental Cement for Crown
Can anyone recommend dental cement to reset a crown? I have a crown that has worked free of it's dentist set cement, my dentist is not open today and I'm about to go away from my home town for 3 / 4 weeks. I've seen Boots have Dentek Temporary Filling Repair Kit, has anyone used this and would recommend it or have any…
