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Opticians independent vs national
Hi Need to book myself an appointment for an eye test but have not had great experiences with national companies in the past. I’m tempted to go to a local optometrist but their size worries me. I understand the latest tech is going to be expensive so my main concern is that they won’t be able to check as much as the…
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Specsavers new prescription
Hello About a year ago I found I was getting headaches from using the computer at work and had always been told I had a prescription (astigmatism) but only needed glasses if I wanted them, to make things sharper. Last year it was strongly recommended, so I got some for screen use and driving and things are much sharper. I…
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Access to records of NHS hospital treatment
Apologies for repeating in part an earlier question. I have tried to find it and update it but unsuccessfully. I developed a medical condition while on holiday in the UK recently and had to consult a local doctor and was treated with antibiotics. On my return home I had an emergency admission to A and E where a range of…
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Request dental xray result+Dental implants abroad?
Hi All, I'd be grateful for some advice. A little background information: My aunt, aged only 46, recently lost almost all her lower teeth (only 3 left on the bottom jaw). She had a free dental implant consultation with a dentist found online last Thursday. The dentist quoted a price of £16,000 just for the lower arch ["All…
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dark glasses
My dentist uses a pair of wraparound dark glasses to protect my eyes from his light, I'd like to buy a pair for myself - I asked him about them, and while he knew they were really cheap he didn't know the brand or anything. There are so many on ebay, can anyone recommend what to get?
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NHS Dentistry 2 month rule
Hi All, I broke a tooth back in March, and started treatment for a crown on the 21st March when the preparation for the crown was done. On the 24th April, the temporary was removed, and the crown was fitted. On the 3rd May I broke another tooth. They put in a temporary, and told me to come back for a crown. I booked an…
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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…
