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On a more serious note, a friend with arthritis of the knee was advised to rub it with olive oil, and after some weeks was convinced that it had worked. But WD40???????

We moved to France earlier this year, and are undecided about whether to take out top-up insurance. The 'experts' all seem to strongly recommend it, but the majority of friends we have asked reckon it is cheaper to pay as you go. Of course insurance is a gamble, and on average one must lose.... you don't see any poor bookies... or insurance companies! So far our dealings with doctors, specialists, and even day-case surgery have been surprisingly inexpensive. Opinions please...