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Dentists and denusomab
I am having monthly injections of this drug, and have been told that it might cause dental difficulties down the line. I am scared enough about seeing the dentist, but what sort of problems can I expect? My oral hygiene is good and I don't need any dental work other than the regular inspection, but this is putting me off…
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Extra Dry Skin
Hi all, The dryness in my skin seems to be spreading. It started off on my feet and legs and now it's on my hands and arms! Is there anything that any of you have used which has helped combat this or am I going to have to go the GP? I've tried creams, lotions, emolients and even oil but within a minute or two of the…
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Health check up
Anyone ever been to a health check up? I just want to check that I am healthy and that I am do not have cancer. I been looking and the cheapest I found is over £500.
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Root canal problems
Hi, I am so upset. I had a root canal treatment which was completed 2 weeks ago. I was going to get it crowned but it is not settling. It's a molar. When the tooth was filled 2 weeks ago, I noticed a rubbery/squeaky sound when eating. I've been back today and they've taken the filling down and tested my bite etc. I've just…
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Slightly confused-Dental charges..
Hi all, Is it just me who finds trips to the dentist a little bit unclear? My understanding is that of you can find a dentist to register you, you can opt for totally NHS charges as follows; https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/dental-health/how-much-will-i-pay-for-nhs-dental-treatment/ Presumably Dentists operate…
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Best SUNBLOCK recommendations/advice please?
Hi, been googling around and looking for the best SUNBLOCK to buy but there doesn't appear to be much on sale in the UK anymore? There seems to be a merge of SUNSCREEN and SUNBLOCK. I always thought sunscreen protects but you still get a tan and sunblock stops you getting a tan? I'm male and want something to stop me…
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Some pharmacists can issue prescriptions?
I'm sure that I have seen a reference to this recently, part of the publicity to ease the pressure on GPs. If this is correct what range of conditions can they prescribe for and is there any central list enabling one to be found locally?
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Body shop moisture foundation shade 05
Hi, does anyone know of the equivalent shade to the body shop moisture foundation shade 05? They've stopped it. Thanks
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Online Opticians - Strong Prescription
Due to an eye condition I'm a -7 in my left eye, but all the online opticians seem to go to about -4 or -5, does anyone know of any that do stronger prescriptions? Thanks
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Seeing a GP at the hospital?
Hi all, I needed to see my GP about my knee, I rang up and they didn't have any appointments for when I needed so they booked me in to see a GP at the local hospital this Saturday. As this is out of hours - are there any costs that come with this? She didn't mention it at the time but I wanted to make sure now. I've never…
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apple cider vinegar
hi, i am interested in adding apple cider vinegar to my diet (for fertility) will drinking it work better then taking it as a pill supplement? i have seen some on holland and barratt 300mg or some for 500mg. anyone can advise?
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Living with partial dentures
I had 2 upper front teeth and a back tooth fitted as a partial denture yesterday. I had extraction and fitting done. They are fitted to a plate. It's hard to explain how anxious I am feeling. I have so many concerns. All I can feel is the plastic plate. My tongue is drawn to this. I have loads of saliva. When I touch the…
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crushing up pills
I am going to need to crush up pills, the finer the powder the better. Is a pill crusher the best tool for this? anyone use one? do you have any recommendations or are they all the same? Thanks
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Lash lift
Hello has anyone had an lvl lash lift? Or can any beautician comment please? I find it difficult now to apply mascara well with eyesight not brill and have been reading that this can last about 6 weeks making eyelashes look longer and the included tint making them look darker. I just wonder if it's good enough to look like…
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Ultrasun deal on QVC today
There is a today's special value on QVC today for Ultrasun, 3 options which all have huge saving on high street price! There is a family option, sports option and glimmer/tan option.
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incontinence pads and pantyliners
Does this forum cover incontinence products, eg Where and How to find advice on such items. Should I get an appointment with a nurse at my medical practice - which may well be many weeks away? I'm not yet incontinent but wake up during the night to urgently spend a penny. During the day I have no problems and can go for…
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Flaky skin - any tips
Hi In the last few months my skin has got horrendous - I have a fairly good diet, not allergic to anything, but recently my face is flaky as a snowy day in Austria I rub my face or forehead and it falls off - I am sitting at my desk and its like I have torn a piece of bread on my desk and over my clothes. It is disgusting…
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Continence wear/puppy pads?
Hi everyone, Excuse the subject but my dad is bowel incontinent. Been on that many antibiotics and had C Diff etc means he's very 'loose'. He also has an indwelling catheter. He's been prescribed pads that are 60cm by 20cm and frankly they don't really help that much. I've asked if he could have the tena square sheets but…
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Cost of NHS dental care to rise next month - MSE News
Charges for NHS dental services in England are set to rise by 5% on 1 April, the Government has announced - so if you've been meaning to go to the dentist, see if you can go before then to avoid paying extra...Read the full story: 'Cost of NHS dental care to rise next month' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
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what to do when all medications for my illness are withdrawn
I have a rare illness that makes my bowel paralysed, and the only 2 meds to treat it have been withdrawn from NHS last month. Is there anything I can do to appeal this? I refuse to have an ileostomy back as it was utterly horrific, when there are drugs out there that work. I would buy them from USA but I'm scared of fake…
