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theorganicgardener

Electric Toothbrush.

Hello, Can anyone recommend from experience a very good / excellent make of electric toothbrush to include a particular model/s. I am looking for one that will stand up to three people using it... ...

Bazile

Furosemide

Anyone on furosemide tablets ?

sandyRoe

What's In It For Them?

I was in the chemists this morning to buy some Niquitine lozenges. They're not cheap , at £26 a box. The chemist said if I joined a stop smoking scheme I'd get the tablets for free. Is the... ...

JinnyJoan

Anybody Advise Of

completely free free soapless soap - thanks

sandyRoe

If You Were In Need Of Medical Treatment Would You...

...be content to be seen by a physician associate? Or if you needed an operation would you be happy to be 'put under' by an anesthesia assistant? I know I'd rather be treated by fully qualified... ...

bednobs

Facial Mole

I have a good few facial beauty spots, or moles as they are better known. One has had a hair growing or I'd it since I was in my late teens. I just run a razor over it usually. Now I'm in my... ...

david small

Burnt

I've burned the roof of my mouth on something I've not had for years, a roast potato. Anyone/

windywillow

Low B12 Levels.

I have been taking supplements (as instructed by GP) for several months for low B12 levels. I gave a blood sample yesterday and this morning received a text advising that I can stop taking the... ...

jourdain2

Broken Rib

'Evening all! As if life and things generally weren't bad enough (Mr. J2 died in May) - I was letting small dog (Tyke )out to do the wees for the night on Sunday about 10 p.m.. As I passed the... ...

Fleetwoodharbour

Abdominal Pain

Female 58 year old with abdominal pain. Back in February, I felt a pain in my lower abdomen. Most painful when laying down at night and getting little sleep. GP sent me to an NHS gastrologist.... ...

andy-hughes

Trigeminal Neuralgia

I have developed this, as most sufferers do, out if nowhere. When it flares up, there are two stages - First I am afraid I'm going to die Then ten minutes later, I'm afraid I'm not going to... ...

bluefortress

Does Anyone Get Episodes Similar To This?

I sometimes get episodes of something but Im not sure what it is.
I can be either in the house or out and about and I'l start to feel a bit off/anxious. It feels a bit like the very start of a... ...

granny grump

Sliding Sheet

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced sliding sheet for doing exercises after a hip op please?

david small

Comforting The Dying

My younger sister has been told she has months to live. She is not responding to my calls or emails. Her two sons are looking after her and they are devastated. She's said she is not afraid to go,... ...

alyxowl

If You Woke Up And Were 14 Again - How Would You Choose To Live Life Differently

If you could be age 14 again and start over - what would you do differently.. Example - would your interactions with people be any different.. Would you do a different career - would you strive... ...

wrayperson

Help Needed

I have a large hard lump across the top of my leg, about 5 ins.approx. It is painful when I try to walk & seems to stop me actually being able to walk.. Doctors & surgeons have not been able to... ...

webbo3

If The Nhs Needs You To Go To A Hospital Far From Home For A Procedure, Is Transport And Housing Paid For By The Nhs?

I live in Bristol and may have to have a big operation at a hospital in London(The Royal free) I will be in hospital for possibly ten days after surgery, is there anything in place for my wife to... ...

Barquentine

Stannah Stairiser

Looking at the Stannah webiste there are no prices. I know cost will vary according to each installation design but a ballpark figure would be useful. We need a platform lift for MiL's wheelchair.... ...