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Eye Cream/Gel Recommendations
Hi All, I'm looking for some recommendations for eye cream/gel to rejuvenate skin below the eyes and around the cheek area. I've been recommended Dr. Baumann's eye gel, is this an effective potion and if so where can it be purchased? Also interested in other recommendations.
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Optician refusing to provide prescription
I had an eye test and bought new glasses recently - quite expensive ones - and the optician wouldn't give me the prescription when I collected the glasses. Said it needed signing by the person who did the test. I've emailed them for it, and had no response. SpecSavers gave me the prescription when I was tested for contacts…
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Allergy ( Allergist ) Doctor online consultation
¿Hi , I am looking for an Allergy ( Allergist ) Doctor online consultation , to make a videoconference or text message . It is a problem for Drug Allergy ( penicillin and others ). Any recommendation? Hola , estoy buscando un alerg!logo online para consultas por videoconferencia o mensaje de texto , se trata de un problema…
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nhs alternatives to naproxen
I take naproxen 250mg twice a day for pain relief however with the pharmacy shortage, the pharmacy that does my pill boxes have moved me over to Ibuprofen 600mg three times a day. I'm having trouble actually taking the large tablets and the pharmacy reply was to make into smaller pieces or crush and mix into a yogurt. On…
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Hearing aid batteries
My dear old (and deaf) mum is clearing out 'stuff' during which she's come across a small quantity of NHS issued hearing aid batteries with an expiry date of October 2019. She no longer wears the hearing aids as they don't help. Would the audiology department accept the batteries back? I know that it may depend on a number…
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Questionable Specsavers measurement of pd
A few years ago I bought some glasses from one of the online places. I measured my pd (pupillary distance) using the ruler/phone method and got 65mm. This time around I thought I'd get the experts to do it so used Specsavers. The technician there measured it as 68mm - quite a difference. She did this by hanging some…
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Dental implant issues
Bit of a long shot posting here with this but here goes as I'm desperate. 10 years ago I had an implant fitted upper left 4 no issues with it until last Oct 18, I started to get a kind of dull ache in the area of my jaw above the implant, tap the teeth in that area and they feel fine. I've been to multiple dentists, had CT…
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Haggling with your dentist? Yes or No?
We have been given a written quote for dental work (three implants) and the cost is almost £8000. The dentist has an excellent reputation and is someone we clinically trust. This presumably isn't something you 'shop around' for, so my question is this: is it acceptable to try to reduce the cost as you would when buying a…
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No longer need your prescription season ticket? You may be able to reclaim cash - MSE News
Tens of thousands of people reclaimed more than £1.2 million last year for prescription prepayment certificates they no longer needed as they were entitled to free prescriptions or were in hospital, data obtained by MoneySavingExpert.com shows. If you no longer need yours, here's how to get your money back...Read the full…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 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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Calcified Fibroid
Has anyone had these? I went for an x-ray on my left hip and now told I have to go for an ultrasound as they found a calcified fibroid. Never knew I had fibroids even though I always had heavy periods for years. Now passed the menopause for a number of years. I was wondering if they will: Just leave it/them alone? Or will…
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Head chef loses 10 stone
A father-of-two who suffered a scathing verbal attack at work has told how he shed an incredible 10 stone after being labelled 'disgusting' and a 'fat f**k' in front of his colleagues. In just five months he dropped from 27 stone to 16 stone 8 lbs by reducing his calorie intake to just 800 per day and using Cambridge…
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Dental issue *sensitive post*
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Vision Direct reorder price
Logged into my Vision Direct account and was immediately shown my previous orders and the link "Reorder in 3 clicks". Clicked the link and noticed each box was £11.99 instead of the previous months £9.99 so I went to Google to find a better price. Googled the lenses and Google Shopping showed Vision Direct at £9.99 a box,…
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Denture alternatives
I have had a set of dentures due to some missing teeth. I am finding chewing food a bit difficult, what solutions should I go for? People have suggested vaneers as well as some very expensive procedures. I would appreciate some honest opinions please. Seb
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Hosptial Records
A family member has recently been discharged by her consultant. It has taken a couple of years of treatment for a complex condition and has involved significant amounts of contact/procedures/surgery and I suspect the medical notes are copious. The legacy of the condition is that it may come back and/or cause problems…
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What is veneer prep?
Having my teeth prepared for veneers later today but wondering what it actually involves? is it straight forward? would I need anaesthetic? etc thanks
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'The Ordinary' skincare products
Hi everyone! So lately I've been looking to expand by skincare routine as I've noticed my skin gets drier than it used to and I have slight hyperpigmentation so I thought I'd start taking better care of it! Now recently, a few people have recommended skincare products from 'The Ordinary' to me and have said that they work…
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Is subway healthy?
I normally eat the veggie delight with hearty Italian, no sauces as it tastes better, no soya veggie burger inside it as it has no taste. And non heated cheese. They use to have fresh bread cooked smell, and now the breads seem a little off. There cheese is processed, black olives have dyes. There breads are supposed to be…
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Can I trust the water bottles that the hotel will provide,should I bring my own water just in case
I am travelling in a few days. Can I trust the water bottles that the hotel will provide me, or should I bring my own water just in case?
