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No More Scale & Polish on the NHS
An interesting news item on a dental website I subscribe to. The 'Scale & Polish' is often brought up on these pages, with just what and what shouldn't be included in the Band 1 'Check up' fee, what is a Band 2 cleaning, and when it's appropriate to pay privately to see a hygienist. It would seem like the 'simple'…
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Alternative to Emma Hardie cleansing balm
I've had a couple of sample pots of Emma Hardie Morninga Cleansing Balm and I really like it. But I'm not paying £47 for a pot! Has anyone found a similar, cheaper alternative that they would recommend? Thank you.x
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Why can't I lose weight?
I got married in August 2012 and I've since put on two stone, which I never managed to shift. I am 42, 5'3 and 12st/78kg. I've tried swimming classes, cycling, pilates and zumba. Below I have listed my calories and step counts for the last week of March. This is a typical week for me in terms of calories and activity. The…
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My experience of A&E
This is a vent but I think it more appropriate to post on this board rather than the "Vents" board because of the subject matter. I just need to get this of my chest. Also I'm a former NHS manager and part of my responsibilities included devising admin processes, procedures, flow charts etc. I also appreciate the…
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Hair and Eyebrows
What is best for growing hair and eyebrows please
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Missed a persnal trainer session
I am going to the gym once a week for an hour and last week I had to phone several hours before a session to cancel as I could barely walk, I had severe pain in a knee, something I once had before, and which disappeared in a few days. It was a bruise or an infection causing temporary swelling. So, is it usual to have to…
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What happens when you give up smoking?
When you quit smoking it comes with lots of benefits! Smoking is a harmful habit that can lead to severe health complications and death. When a person quits smoking, the body will start to naturally heal and regain the vitality of a non-smoker over time. Some effects, such as lowered blood pressure, are seen almost…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries March 2019
Here we go again for another month. As usual this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to,er, me sstevo19 for starting us off last month. Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash…
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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…
