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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…
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Specsavers and their expensive extra options - advice please?
Been using Specsavers for many years now, and while they were once cheap, they're certainly not now - mainly because of the cost of their add-on options. They're masters at confusion marketing - and also upselling by commission-hungry staff. Wife needs varifocals (additional cost £49, £79 or £119, depending on 'quality').…
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root canal and crown
Hi All, does anyone know if there is a price comparison site for dental work? I need a root canal and crown. I'm based in the northwest it looks like it will be the best part of £1000:00
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Hospital Dentist Referral
How can I get referred to a hospital dentist? I need 2 wisdom teeth extracting but cannot stomach the idea of needles in my mouth and so cannot have treatment at my NHS dentist.
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Teeth abroad
Hi Unfortunately I have some really bad teeth problems. Fortunately, all of the visible ones when I talk are ok, but either side of my mouth I have missing teeth or a filling. I am trying to see what is best, whether to just have them removed and implants there, or have the whole lot out and have full implants. I keep…
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How to get rid of dried red skin patches on kneecaps
Unsure if its ezcema or not as don't get it on any part of the body - just the odd little patch on legs. Had mild cases as a child. Had these patches on my kneecaps for a few years and applying unscented body scrub and unscented lotion is not doing anything. I am ashamed of my knees and unable to wear shorts.
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24hr ECG and blood pressure monitor
Long stort short im currently in hospital waiting on an echocardiogram, and been told i need a 24hr ECG and blood pressure monitor fitted to take home. Anyone had them fitted and what were your experience of them? Also been told if the scan isnt done today it will be Monday as Cardiology department close on weekends. So if…
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Dental costs for full time student
Hi, please can anyone advise whether students have to pay for NHS treatment. My daughter has just come back from her new dentist to be advised she needs 9 fillings! She has always attended her check ups and didn’t need anything doing for a couple of years. Her check up was only late as our previous dentist was tragically…
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Which Oral B toothbrush
My ancient Oral B brush has died (after 12+ years of service) I am looking for another Oral B They appear to have so many different versions now that I am confused Do any heads fit any holder or what ? I prefer a rechargeable one - but they are from £25 to over £100 I am confused Any help welcome
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Vegan Protein in Home Bargains for £3.99
Vegans - Just been in home bargains and seen that they are selling vegan proteins - rice, hemp, pea (3.99) and a vegan blend in a larger pouch for £6.99. Going to give them a try
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Dentist , what a pain
It seems that a new dentist (private) who has given my husband a filling may have exposed the nerve. He's in a lot of pain and the dentist has re xrayed the tooth and said all looks as it should be. She's given hi a course of anti biotics as a precaution saying the tooth should settle but so far it's getting worse. She…
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Is a treatment plan legally binding?
Hi there, This may be a stupid question but I want to make sure I'm good. I went for a consultation with a dentist, as I'm looking to get a single implant to replace a missing tooth (it sadly had to be extracted a month ago). For some reason, I was an idiot, and signed the treatment plan to go ahead with it, because I…
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Electric Toothbrushes
Does anyone have any recommendations or any ones that I should avoid? I've currently got a Colgate Omron one but it's dying a death. There are so many out there to choose from and it gets a bit confusing hence asking on here. I've seen some close to £100 but unsure if the all singing all dancing ones are really all singing…
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Is it safe to take expired allergy tablets?
Hi all. Would it be safe to take allergy tablets containing cetirizine hydrochloride that were expired on 2.2017? I know their effectiveness would certainly be lowered compared to a 'within' date, but the main question is safety. Thanks.
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Should I Go Back To Dentist ?
Had a checkup last month and after doing two x-rays was told I have a cavity and he recommended getting a filling, which I had yesterday. After close inspection there is a small brown crack on one of my other teeth ( on the side of it ) , I’m considering going back to get it checked out, however surely if it was a concern…
