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Dental concern
Hi all, hoping some lovely person out there can help me. Went to NHS Dentist Tues this week (after the usual 3 month wait). Had some treatment - no injection involved - and at the time thought there was something on the cotton roll used between my upper lip and gum. They felt cold and damp, my mouth stung/had a burning…
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Facial skincare regime, MSE style
Finding a decent MSE style facial skincare regime to rival the effect of some of the most expensive brands has taken me years and and because of that I thought I'd share it. I'd really like to hear everyone else's regimes too as this is a particular interest for me. I thought it might also help give others a good place to…
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Gestational Diabetes - What to eat??
Just had results back and I failed because my fasting blood sugar was high but it went down to normal after I had the drink :mad: Now comes the problem what the hell do I eat now? I've tried doing google searches but everything that comes up involves loads of prep and faffing about and I don't have the time or the…
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Dental work!
3 months ago had a filling put in, and dentist must of smoothed my teeth around the area at same time, since then I noticed a sharp edge on the tooth which I admit has been annoying me so I keep rolling my tongue on it which made it get infected I think, went back to dentist today who said he could barely see a tiny end…
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How can I lose weight when I've been dieting for 40+ years?
During a sort out the other day I came across a booklet called 'The Outline way to slim' which I remember sending off for in the early 1970s. It's so depressing to realise I've been trying to keep my weight down all these years. Apart from a period when the children were little and we had little money and even less time to…
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Need suggestion?
where i can find cheap curtains in UK for my home?
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Laser eye surgery
Has anyone had this to correct short sightedness or investigated this? If so any advice? What are the main providers in London?
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High Quality Clothes
Hi everyone, What's your thoughts are on spending a bit more to get some higher quality clothes? Had a bit of a meltdown this morning because I had nothing particularly presentable to wear. I've decided I'm going to dedicate a little of my savings to finally buying some new clothes and I was wondering if there any good…
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Good 200 calories meals for 5:2 Diet
Having another crack at the 5:2 diet, five years since I last did it. Can anyone recommend who has done this diet too or knows a bit about nutrition, any good 200 calories meals for dinner and tea - that they found filling and they enjoyed having?
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Fish bone swallowed.
Hi folks, Had put up thread earlier but gave wrong thread title and wanted to update what's been happening. It's been a month since I swallowed a tiny fish bone and had a neck & chest x-ray nothing found. Also nasal endoscopy done - no bone seen but found Fungal infection, which was a surprise as I never had that before…
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Rezum treatment for BPH?
Anyone had the Rezum treatment for BPH (enlarged prostate)? Hopefully I will have this option instead of Turp surgery. Just want to know if this process was successful and if you are happy or not with this procedure.
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Trying to find out if I've had measles & mumps vaccinations
I'm in my mid fifties and until yesterday thought I'd been inoculated against measles and mumps. But, having just checked my old immunization cards from the early sixties it appears not. I knew I'd had a multiple vaccination, but that was whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. Thinking my records at home may not be…
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Has anyone learnt to cut their own hair so that it looks nice?
I've been thinking about trying to cut my own hair for a while. It's long and wavy and therefore pretty forgiving. Does anyone have a particular resource/method that works for them? So far I've only been brave enough to snip at the (many) split ends but not to do anything resembling a "cut". I suspect youtube is probably…
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Cataracts & Glaucoma question
I just turned 50 last year and I was told I had advanced cataracts in my right eye. It was then discovered about the high pressure in the same eye so that somewhat shelfed my plan to have cataract surgery because it complicates matters having glaucoma. Anyway, I now have drops and a diuretic to take until I next return to…
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Paleo without needing to loose weight.
From several sources that I trust I have read that Paleo way of eating offers health benefits to such as me with chronic auto-immune conditions. Sounds great, but pretty much every article or book I see make a huge play of weight loss. Having spent the last 2 years going from being under weight to healthy weight where I do…
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Biodegradable dental tape anywhere?
I've seen biodegradable bamboo floss but not tape. Floss gets shredded and stuck between my teeth. (I suppose at least it would biodegrade somewhere along the line, rather than bits of plastic fibres floating through my digestive system and eventually into the water system.)
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Body shop moisture foundation shade 05 - obsolete!
Hi, did anyone out there ever use The Body Shops Moisture Foundation Shade 05? If so, what is the equivalent of the new lot they have in now?
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Braces on the NHS as an adult
I'm a little in the dark about this. Basically I live in London and I need braces but they're incredibly expensive if I go private. Now obviously being over 18 I know braces are no longer free on the NHS but I understand that it is sometimes possible on a case by case basis and I read somewhere that you can get the basic…
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Omeprazole - Acid Reflux/Heartburn
I have been taking this drug for many years since I was diagnosed with oesophagitis. To be honest I thought it was an absolute miracle drug as I was able to eat and drink anything without the fear of developing painful heartburn/acid reflux. My GP told me at the time that this is one of the safest drugs and I would most…
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Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies
Hi Has anyone got any recommendations for tests for these based on experience? I'd rather see someone eg a doctor even privately to get the tests done or are there any reliable kits that can be done?