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Best gel for tongue ulcer?
I managed to catch my tongue between my teeth and give it a good bite the other day. Now there is a large sore ulcer in the spot where I did it, making it painful to eat . Any patent remedies or OTC meds recommended?
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Travel hairdryer for frizzy hair
Have thick frizzy hair, relied on hotel hairdryer last year which was a nightmare. Had no oomph, normally use GHD hairdryer but this is quite heavy to take away. Any ideas please?
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Cost of self funding healthcare
I am having trouble understanding how the self funding healthcare is priced in this country. My wife needs an operation. Today we got a quote from the consultant's secretary. NHS private - £2800 + consultant's fee £860 Spire £3400 + consultant's fee £860 + anaesthetist’s fee £260 We do not have insurance but if we had than…
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Just bad luck, dental question
Hi just wondering if our friendly dentists could give a view ? Lower rear molar heavily filled but still alive, no issues(ie previous pain). Cracked a corner off, replaced but only lasted 3 months, dentist suggested a crown would be best to preserve tooth (no root filling as stable). Had prep done 3 weeks ago bit sensitive…
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Body Lotions, Body Butters etc
I was going to continue the title 'what's the point?' but I have no wish to antognise those who love them, instead I want those who do love them to educate me instead. I have several body lotions, body butters and cremes. Several unopened. Whilst I've never bought one I've either received as a gift or it's come as part of…
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Painkillers - prescription
Hi all Have an unusual question and wonder if anyone can help.! I am a UK citizen, based in the UK, and have a long term chronic pain condition for which I was prescribed tramadol in tablet form in the past by my GP. However the new GP is no longer as amenable, but nothing else is as effective.! Last week, I went to Spain…
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Possible to get two dental insurances?
Hi all, First thread on this forum. I have a dental insurance through work and it is very good. My teeth aren't that great and I will need a few crowns over the next few years, so I was wondering if it would be possible to get a second dental insurance? Asking because it could save me some big £££.
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50% off your first Hussle fitness pass (referral)
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Looking for cheap, Discreet health track band to connect with my iPhone
Hi all It’s that time in life where I have no option to improve my health. I am shortly going to start on a health plan which has been devised by me. It is clear that I am not walking enough each day. Therefore I want a small, discreet band to connect with my IPhone. Unfortunately it’s not possible to keep my iPhone on me…
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Yakult on skin cured eczema
Hi everyone My awful eczema is 95% gone after a week and retreating every day, old scars are healing and I'm hoping to stop my oral steroids and antihistamines People with eczema, 90% of the time are colonised with staphylococcus aureus, which causes inflammation and undermines the skin barrier. I previously tried bleach…
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help converting mg values..
hi, this is regarding supplements. been told to take 1000μmol/L of vitamin c. i cannot for live of me find a conversion into miligrams is this essential 1000mg?
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prescriptions sent direct to pharmancy
I am think of having my sons repeat prescriptions sent direct to a pharmacy near to my work, this would enable me to collect them at lunchtime and avoid having to go to the doctors (which is difficult due to working hours). However this is quite a distance to our doctors so any one-off prescriptions that are given on a…
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Where to buy the cheapest rimless glasses? Driving in the UK for the first time.
Hi! I was wondering where I can buy cheap rimless glasses. I can get serious headaches if my glasses put a lot of pressure on my temples, that's why I prefer rimless glasses as they have less metal/plastic components in contact with my temples/skin. It's also important that I am able to check them before I buy them. Can I…
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Slimming Towards Summer - Slimming World support thread 2019
Shiny new thread, with all the info carried over as follows:- Slimming World and Food Optimising is a plan for life, it's not a quick fix and you should look at weight losses over a period of time. There are no prizes for speed of weight loss. You need to commit to making changes to the food that you buy and how you cook…
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Anyone tried a circulation booster machine?
I've been looking at the Revitive website and their circulation boosting machines. (The one endorsed by Ian Botham). Not sure if to take the plunge and buy one (they ain't cheap!). I have restless legs and a touch of arthritis in my feet. My partner has (sometimes) swollen ankles, and arthritis in his feet and knees.…
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Lipoma (large lump) removal
Hi all, I've had a large lipoma on my upper back for nearly six years (for anyone who doesn't know what a lipoma is: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lipoma/) I've put up with it as it doesn't cause me any pain but I've always intended to see about having it removed, which I'm told would have to done privately as it's…
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Records for day spent in A & E?
I recently spend a day in A & E where I had a series of tests carried out. Should I get any record of this ?. To date I have had no confirmation of my visit. I have phoned the hospital several times to ask, but only get a pre recorded answerphone and no one phones back. Or will a record go straight to my GP? If so. How can…
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dental costs
Hi my dentist is private and i have been going there for around 17 years. Over the last few years new people have taken over from my old dentist. I recently had an extraction of a back tooth that could no longer be saved. (their fees say £70 for uncomplicated extraction which is what this was). I was charged £126. I know…
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Laser eye surgery
Has anyone had laser eye surgery? I've been considering and asking around and I want as much info from people as possible. Is it worth the cost? How much of an improvement is it on glasses?
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Missing lateral incisive & dental implants
Hi everyone, First post on here so please excuse me! I wanted to get some advice regarding my teeth. I have a missing lateral incisor, it just never grew back after the loss of my baby teeth. So I have gaps in my teeth and wonky teeth :( . I have been to visit a consultant orthodontist who suggested using braces to open up…
