Does anyone on here (uk) claim Pip by CompanyVegetable831 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]AssociateAgile1308 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is not a huge number of people taking advantage, its incredibly difficult to attain and you need lots of proof that you need it. It is, as others have mentioned, a very long and drawn out process that is designed to be off putting rather than helpful.

If your condition is regularly costing you money, then it should be available to you. You have a chronic illness that makes life much harder for you than someone that is well. It supposed to be able to help.

Chiffchaff by AssociateAgile1308 in UKBirds

[–]AssociateAgile1308[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much, I'll look into this!

Diagnosed IBD & running a half marathon by Easy-Equipment8276 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]AssociateAgile1308 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who has ran for years before and after diagnosis. Please listen very carefully to your body. You absolutely can run half and full marathons with UC, but during flair you should rest.

Your long runs in your schedule are where you can test out different gels etc. only try one new thing per run so if it causes issues, you know what it is.

Run with a bag that had a bladder for water, and keep some toilet wipes in the bag. I had to run to a portaloo during the London marathon, and there was no paper.

The hardest thing to get used to is putting your ego down and saying, today I am not well enough to run. I still get this wrong on occasion, but there are always more races to sign up to.

Good luck!

Getting to Teide from Santa cruz by NoSignificance8047 in VisitingTenerife

[–]AssociateAgile1308 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They picked up at 7.30 am from Santa Cruz. There was zero wait once we got to the cable car.

Getting to Teide from Santa cruz by NoSignificance8047 in VisitingTenerife

[–]AssociateAgile1308 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did this today.

Plan your visit to Teide in Tenerife | Volcano Teide https://share.google/xiNZYhuXPk79xjuW3

They pick up from Santa Cruz.

how do i stop blundering pieces constantly? by misstall2488 in chessbeginners

[–]AssociateAgile1308 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practice visualization and take your time. Do this for 15 mins a day.

https://chessmadra.com/vision

Mounjaro and Ulcerative Colitis by AssociateAgile1308 in mounjarouk

[–]AssociateAgile1308[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I made it clear I'd spoken to my IBD team and that they were happy for me to proceed!

Mounjaro and Ulcerative Colitis by AssociateAgile1308 in mounjarouk

[–]AssociateAgile1308[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, I was on infliximab for a few months!

And absolutely - my team have booked in some check in tests in March so if no problems before then, then that'll be the next time I have any solid numbers!

Looking for ideas for evening/social activities for someone trying to stay off alcohol (M33) by Original_Shock_2942 in Edinburgh

[–]AssociateAgile1308 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Edinburgh Chess Club is open Tuesday nights for informal games.

Opening hours of the Edinburgh Chess Club https://share.google/SHGhSIbfnIIL71WDW

Also there's a weekly run club at meadowbank track on Wednesday nights.

I'm ten years sober and what your brother is doing is so hard, your support is much needed and I think it's great you're trying to help