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naomi24

Anima

//The fastest way to get the care that you need As a patient, you can use Anima to get what you need from your GP practice quickly. No need to wait in phone queues.// So runs the on-line advert. I... ...

Stargazer

Can Anyone Tell Me

What size and strength battery I need to get for my finger prick blood sugar reader. It is months since I used it so there is not one in it to check. I know that some are thinner than others.

lynbrown

Puffy Ankles

Hi, I'm an OAP on various medicines, and very puffed up feet and ankles. Any tips on getting rid of this excess water? TIA

barry1010

Any Dentists Here? Bridges

I had a bridge fitted some years ago, upper right. Daft as it sounds I don't know how many teeth are on this bridge, I think one. There is now a gap between this false tooth and my gum which is... ...

davebro3

Nose Hair

Is there a recycling scheme for nose hair. I have several bales taking up space that I could use for other stuff? 🤣

jw47

Blood Pressure Readings

My GP has increased one of my tablets and wants me to do a home. Reading twice a day for four days. When is the best times to do this.

Scarlett

I Need A Knee!

I've needed new knees for years, but I subluxed one getting Into the car, and haven't been able to straighten my leg for two months. It's very painful. I can't get a new Knee until I live... ...

bluefortress

How Do I Work Full Time But Avoid Being Ill At The Weekends?

I have an issue which I can't really talk about to those I know without being looked down upon.
Basically everytime I increase my work hours to full time/40 hours per week, Im not well on the... ...

jourdain2

Oh Thinks He's Ok

Right, you all probably know that MrJ2 was emergency ambulanced into hospital on 16/12 last year with v. serious pneumonia (he is 91). They then messed-up a catheter so he'd to be emergency... ...

ladybirder

Update On J's Bff/Dog Walker.

This is the original thread. https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1889887.html#gsc.tab=0 Spoke to two members of his family yesterday who phoned me. They believe it was suicide and... ...

nicebloke1

Genuine Question.

How are you coping as you get older.

smurfchops

Mirtazipine

Took the first tablet last night, slept quite well but really sleepy today as well and constipated. Would it be safe to take every other night instead of every night?? Thanks all

Patsy33

Pain After Barium Swallow X-Ray

On Monday, had barium meal/swallow x-ray to look at eisophogus & stomach. A few hours later had terrible stabbing pains hight up under right side of ribs. Still experiencing pain on & off... ...

bluefortress

As You Get Older How Do You Sustain Belief And Respect In Other People?

I sometimes think back to my 20's and how short sighted I was and I suppose internally arrogant/assuming eg that id always have my physical fitness etc. I took things more at face value and... ...

Khandro

Remembering Nail Clippers

Can anyone remember a post a few years ago where someone who worked in a hospital (Ratter ?) wrote of the wastage of nail-clippers which were used once and then discarded instead of being... ...