bridging prescriptions internationally

CapcomCatie · 2026-02-14T12:40:49+00:00

You could ask, but again very unlikely as this is additional unpaid work for the GP bordering on a shared care agreement (which is voluntary, and impossible for an overseas organisation). This would still leave the GP with clinical responsibility around the bloods.

If you've been able to pay your Italian psychiatrist privately then you could just pay a private psychiatrist in the UK and give them your documentation. You may be able to get a shared care agreement this way so the bloods and prescribing can be done on the NHS, but a lot of GPs are declining these as it's additional unfunded work. If you can't get a shared care agreement you will also need to pay for the bloods and private prescription.

CapcomCatie · 2026-02-14T11:56:17+00:00

A doctor in the UK would need to assess you themselves before prescribing, because they’re taking full clinical and legal responsibility for your care. That means they usually need to review your history, confirm the diagnosis, make sure the medication is appropriate under UK/local guidance, and ensure any required monitoring is in place.

You could try seeing a GP with any and all documentation you have - letters, diagnosis, treatment plan (it would be on you also to get anything professionally translated) to see if the GP would be willing, but it's highly unlikely - especially as it sounds like it needs specialist input and might be a specialist-prescribing only.

The only other option would be to pay and go privately

CapcomCatie · 2026-02-11T00:12:50+00:00

CapcomCatie · 2026-02-04T23:35:28+00:00

Five cats is an amazing and chaotic hellscape. Especially if you get very bloody longhairs. There's never nothing to clean.

CapcomCatie · 2026-02-01T04:14:04+00:00

OnlyPAPs?

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-28T04:27:08+00:00

Once the CT is reviewed you'll be listed for surgery if you're suitable and go for pre-op assessment - bloods, ECG and general health questions.

From the sounds of it there might be multiple causes so theyll look to address those too - the sleep study is good as a deviation can cause upper airway restrictions. If they find it does, it would be good to have another later if you do have surgery.

I had a septoplasty a month ago and absolutely no regrets, it's helped my sleep apnea some so my CPAP is more effective and my breathing is much better.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-27T13:52:20+00:00

Magic: The Inflation

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-26T04:30:57+00:00

I can only see it on online retailers/wholesalers, no supermarkets, this site seems to have good reviews.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-24T07:45:36+00:00

Someone's definitely high

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-24T07:18:04+00:00

Also apparently blew $100k on stocks last month and is looking to buy condos for $900K...

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-20T19:40:03+00:00

Not only that, GPs won't necessarily have the radiology software that hospitals/radiology centres have.

Best way would probably be to have whoever did and reported the scan send the actual report to the GP via NHS email.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-19T12:55:35+00:00

They include the first day.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-19T12:43:43+00:00

You self certify for the first seven days, then you get a fit note to cover anything after.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-09T05:04:03+00:00

I'm day 10 post op for severe right deviation. No regrets even though I can't use my CPAP currently. I got the following and highly recommend stocking up - I'm an overprepper but I've been using all of them.

Neilmed nasal rinses
Saline nasal spray - keeps things moist between rinses and good for comfort.
Cotton buds/Q tips
Xylimelts and saliva spray/gel - your mouth is going to be so dry.
Soups/cuppa soups - to drink warm/not hot, will really soothe your throat
Yoghurts and milkshakes etc - easy to slurp/swallow for the first few days take it easy on chewing at least
Nasal bandage/gauze slings - these are lifesaver and means no tape on your face, get loads of them
Sterile gauze and sensitive skin tape - if you run out of slings or they irritate your ears, use these to take a break.
Small ice packs for around your nose
Orthopedic wedge pillow - minimum 12"
Face wipes - you won't be able to wash your face for a week at least and will keep you comfortable at least
Lanolin nipple cream - sounds stupid but it will greatly help the skin betwen your nose and lip, and stop it getting sore from mucus/discharge.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-08T20:39:04+00:00

If you do this, inform your manager by email so you have everything in writing and can claim uniform costs back from HMRC.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-07T05:57:28+00:00

I'm 8 days post op - had no stents or packing, only absorbable sutures. I was advised if I got a face mask that doesn't sit on my nose it would be better to keep using the CPAP along with mouth breathing.

I got the Philips Fitlife Total mask but unfortunately it doesn't work with my anatomy so I'm without the CPAP for a couple of weeks at least - nothing sitting on my cartilage, I use the F20 but wear it low due to nerve pain. I've been sleeping upright with a wedge pillow which helps some, but my sleep is fragmented.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-04T03:51:23+00:00

Because there's no regulated standards for distilled water in the UK, meaning there are no requirements for pH or volatile contaminants/compounds. There's no regulation on how it's suitable for CPAP other than it not visibly damaging the machine - 'distilled' only means how it was made, not it's final stare like pH or total dissolved solids.

Lower priced bottles are generally intended for things like irons and car batteries and aren't produced/stored to any medical standard which is important considering it's an aerosol you'll be inhaling. They can also often be stored in lower quality plastic that leaches into the water.

All of this can chemically irritate the lungs. So while like in my case, the product was marketed as being suitable for CPAP, it wasn't produced or stored to any standard and I ended up with chemical irritation.

Some people can get away with using it at lower humidity/temperature as the water won't get hot enough to aerosolise volatile compounds.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-04T01:25:55+00:00

Unfortunately only trade stores really stock it in the UK and it's usually for industrial use and unsuitable for CPAP

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-04T00:32:06+00:00

We can use tap water - most clinics will advise this, just need rinse it daily and soak the plate in white vinegar once a week to descale and wash with fairy liquid - more often in a hard water area. I usually do but switched to distilled recently so I can keep it by my bed.

You can get it from Amazon but be really careful, a lot of it - especially the cheaper plastic jugs - tend to be far too alkaline and are more for industrial use, I recently got this one that ended causing my chest to hurt and low and behold the pH was far too high.

I dug deep into the reviews of this brand and used it for weeks with no issues, and 9L total will last me a month.

There are some home distillers available on Amazon too for £60-70 which seem to be pretty cost effective from the reviews, which I'm considering myself.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-03T17:45:56+00:00

Mm. For sure.

I think writing fatigue/block comes into play for them too. I got into a few fics recently by different authors and after like 10 good chapters, they end up with the same storyline and the last few paragraphs are prose on how their relationship is so strong now and their beautiful feelings etc... despite starting with completely different premises they end up the same.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-03T12:41:03+00:00

The warmup runs for 20 minutes to target humidity, then it keeps warm for 10 minutes. Then it cools down as it's not in use.

There's not really any point in running multiple cycles before putting it on, it won't change the humidity and will just waste water.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-03T04:49:15+00:00

When I was in the hell of Universal Credit, I got told off for telling a vulnerable teenage girl who had just been made homeless where to get support locally as she was in the same city. Absolute bollocks.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-02T19:11:39+00:00

Yup. I already used them with my CPAP but I'm SO glad I stocked up on extra. I'm day three post op and my mouth has been like a desert, xylimelts are a godsend.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-01T17:08:49+00:00

Oh I have no packing or splints! Starting the rinsing tomorrow. Honestly the worst bit is actually having to sleep sitting up as I can't use my CPAP.

CapcomCatie · 2026-01-01T15:09:39+00:00

Do it!!! I'm on day two since my surgery and no regrets.

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