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I've always used a manual toothbrush, and my teeth are fine - no fillings at 27 and strong enamel - I'm very lucky. But at the Dentist yesterday I was told I've been brushing too hard needed to invest...
Yesterday a former colleague came in to my building, I'd seen him through the window and he waved and gestured he was coming in for a chat. I was surprise at his weight loss. He said he'd eventually...
We have potentially been referred for the above, and they've told me to stop for 3 months clear my e-cig before any treatment can commence. I am cynical about this, as there is nothing online that...
We have been with our dentist (mydentist) for almost 15 years. I attend regularly for checkups and treatments and I am always reminded of my appointments by text or email. I have had some extractions...
Hi there for the last 4 weeks I have been experiencing bleeding when going to the loo, bowel related. It is dark red in movement and on paper. I had a colonoscopy 5 years ago which was completely...
Are there any alternatives to tramadol? I take tramadol for back pain and while it takes the edge of the pain it leaves me with a 'fuzzy' head for some time afterwards...feeling slightly dizzy and a...
Cousin has been suffering for about a week - got a prescription from doctor and is now worse than ever - took an allergy to that prescription - Burning and burning. Was told by pharmacist to try this...
Can't swallow too well this morning on the left side. Unbelievably have an appointment to see doctor re other ailments so will get him/her to look. Anything I can take to make it easier. Very very...
Been prescribed these 4 times daily, but I keep forgetting the lunch and teatime dose. Is it ok to take a couple morning and evening, or MUST they be taken at set times? Thank goodness it's only for...
I’ve had a very dodgy tummy today. Several trips would have given usain bolt a run for his money. The pharmacist was very helpful gave me Diarrhoea tablets and told me to take 2 immediately which I...
For the past 3 months I have had really bad pain in my right shoulder, difficult to put t-shirts on and off and limited use for everyday living, sleeping is uncomfortable as well. I googled it and...
After treatment for sun damage, I have to use Factor 50 sun cream on my face. The ones that I have tried are thick and don't rub in easily, leaving a white sheen. Has anyone got a recommendation for...
When i was knocked down last year my hearing aid fell out but whatever happened - behind my ear where the hearing aid sits, there is an indentation (I feel it). It can be quite uncomfortable and itchy...
4 days of diarrhoea, tried Imodium worked for about 6 hours, it’s leaving me very drained. Just ate a plain dinner of chicken and tomato and it’s gone straight through me. How long before I seek...
OK so I had a neck injury 2 months ago and I am suffering vertigo from it now and my GP has told me not to drive (which I am not). The cause of the vertigo is now being treated through physio, so I...