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Use A Tens Machine?

My physio advised me to get a wireless TENS machine for my sore arthritic  back.  There are so many online, Can anyone please recommend a make?  TIA
17:20 Thu 07th Nov 20244 answers, last by Alex127 20:45 Thu 07th Nov 2024
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Losing Weight

I've been taking Nortriptyline for 8 months but they're not helping my sore back and I'm going to stop them. In the short time I've taken them, I've put on 20lbs weight, I've never been that heavy... ...
17:25 Sun 18th Aug 20243 answers, last by Old_Geezer 19:52 Sun 18th Aug 2024
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Why Does It Work?

Dear all, for almost a year now I have had a sore achey lower back pain. The GP says I' ve arthritic hips. I do exercices and walk every day. After about 5 mins walking, I start to get a localised... ...
09:09 Sat 10th Aug 20243 answers, last by jourdain2 20:15 Sat 10th Aug 2024
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Help With Rust Stains

We had a safety grab rail put in our shower. I noticed that the lower screw has gone rusty and there is a rust coloured stain going down the tiles. Should I get a better quality screw for the grip?
17:21 Wed 24th Jul 20244 answers, last by johnk 05:54 Thu 25th Jul 2024
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Rls, Have You Tried This Tip?

As a sufferer of restless leg syndrome for many years, here's a top I decided to try. I bought a set of bicycle pedals and turn them while sitting upright on a dining room chair.  I usually do 15... ...
15:36 Sun 21st Jul 20241 answer, last by barry1010 16:22 Sun 21st Jul 2024
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Healthy Living

in all the articles I read about being healthy, walking is always mentioned as the best and most desirable way to keep fit.   However I find as ive got older that I cant walk without pain in my... ...
14:15 Sun 23rd Jun 202423 answers, last by sunny-dave 19:40 Mon 24th Jun 2024
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Does Herbalism Help?

I have arthritis in my hips. The gp has tried several pain killers but the side effects are terrible.  Could the herbal shop offer any help?
08:54 Sun 16th Jun 202414 answers, last by Scarlett 21:44 Fri 28th Jun 2024
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Medical Cannibis

My sciatica is very painful and pain killers dont work. How do I get some cannibis?  Happy to pay if it helped. Any tips please?  Did it work for you?   PS .Im T1 diabetic.
12:01 Sat 30th Mar 202419 answers, last by barry1010 13:25 Wed 03rd Apr 2024
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Can T1 Diabetics Take Tumeric?

Just heard a good program by Dr Mike Mosely, saying how helpful tumeric can be in cooking etc.  Can anyone confirm - or deny - that T1 diabetics can take tumeric?  Im sure I read somewhere you... ...
10:12 Wed 27th Mar 20244 answers, last by barry1010 10:49 Wed 27th Mar 2024
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Hearing Aids -Battery Life - Nathos Nova

My husband got hearing aids a couple of months ago and is doing very well with them. However, he was told his batteries would last 2 weeks but they never last longer that 1 week.  He gets new ones... ...
09:39 Tue 21st Nov 20238 answers, last by Buenchico 22:31 Tue 21st Nov 2023
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Has Anyone Any Tips/Suggestions/Advice To Offer Me? Lower Back Pain.

I have sciatica in my  left lag but not sure if there is a connection or not.  When I go out for my walk to the shops, within 5 minutes, my lower back is aching.  I take 2 co-codimal beforehand... ...
15:26 Sat 28th Oct 20239 answers, last by juliecarlstan 11:18 Tue 21st Nov 2023
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Problems With Ears

A few months ago I heard my voice echo in my head and could hear myself speaking, as if from behind a screen. I had them syringed but can still hear echoes in my ears. Any suggestions?...
12:11 Tue 22nd Aug 20233 answers, last by Floko 13:04 Tue 22nd Aug 2023
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Fybogel Shock

My GP prescribed a box of the above medicine for constipation. She never said how long to take them. My constipation was getting better and I wrote to her, asking how long I needed to take them. She...
11:17 Wed 28th Jun 20235 answers, last by Patsy33 12:44 Wed 28th Jun 2023
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Electric Tooth Flosser

There are a lot on the market, some involving water. What's a good one to buy? TIA
11:00 Wed 28th Jun 20234 answers, last by douglas9401 14:15 Wed 28th Jun 2023
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Bowel Problems

Whats the best treatment for bowels that leak?
16:17 Sat 17th Jun 20236 answers, last by jno 23:04 Sat 17th Jun 2023
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Can Anyone Recommend A Good Pair Of Slippers, As Good As Shoes?

I sometimes trip over the thick soles on my slippers and are becoming a danger. TIA....
13:40 Fri 26th May 20234 answers, last by lankeela 20:36 Fri 26th May 2023
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Health, Relating To T1 Diabetes

Dear all, i was diagnosed T2 twenty years ago and just six months ago, i was re-diagnosed as Type 1. I no longer take Metformin and this has eased some stomach and nausea problems. But the biggest...
17:24 Sat 06th May 202310 answers, last by Aircooledfool 21:59 Sun 07th May 2023
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How Do I Cope With A Weak Bladder?

Anyone offer any help/tips?
07:38 Mon 24th Apr 20237 answers, last by jourdain2 11:33 Mon 24th Apr 2023
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Cough Contagious?

Last week, doc said I had a chest infection. Ive got tablets but its taking a while to clear up. Im now 79. When younger, colds etc cleared up in a week or so, now its at least a fortnight, is that...
17:10 Sun 05th Mar 20234 answers, last by roopower 17:50 Sun 05th Mar 2023
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Takes Longer In Old Age?

Do colds and coughs take longer to clear up, now ive reached 79?
16:26 Sun 05th Mar 20233 answers, last by ethansander 08:48 Sat 11th Mar 2023

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