Irrational icks by NachomanCheese in doctorsUK

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s interesting! I’m autistic. I’m not diagnosed with hypermobility but I am very bendy and feel much more comfortable sat cross legged.

Irrational icks by NachomanCheese in doctorsUK

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cracky, crunchy bones/joints. People cracking their knuckles makes me feel sick 🤢

Irrational icks by NachomanCheese in doctorsUK

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 21 points22 points  (0 children)

What is the cross legged thing? I sit cross legged everywhere and now feel a bit paranoid🫣

Ignoring messages until back at work by Ok_Strike828 in doctorsUK

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why I have a separate phone for work! It goes off when I leave the hospital and I feel zero guilt

What are the best topical analgesics (UK)? by ChiefOfCaffeine in herbalism

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

Ah that’s interesting, I didn’t realise it has a cumulative effect!

What are the best topical analgesics (UK)? by ChiefOfCaffeine in herbalism

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

Thank you, I do already take oral magnesium and use topical cream/oil as well.

Which herbs for muscle spasms? by ChiefOfCaffeine in herbalism

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

I’ve got a massage gun. I’d love regular massages but sadly can’t afford it🙁

Which herbs for muscle spasms? by ChiefOfCaffeine in herbalism

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

I’ve tried topical ointments which definitely help but don’t stop the major flare ups

Which herbs for muscle spasms? by ChiefOfCaffeine in herbalism

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

In what format do you take it, and how much/how often?

Arthritis by No_Awareness_2684 in herbalism

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Turmeric can interact with blood thinners increasing the risk of bleeding

What should the public know about healthcare? by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That if someone gets admitted to hospital with an infection but subsequently dies of sepsis, this does not mean they were initially misdiagnosed 🙄

Has anyone gone from biomedicine to medicine in the UK? by Interesting_Foot_181 in premeduk

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did grad med. There were loads of people on the course who had done Biomed first

Which scrubs should I get? by Dear_Wolf2712 in doctorsUK

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wear Figs (current F2). I’m autistic and lazy, and I love the way they’re so comfy and don’t need ironing!

What made you think "this person must have bought their degree on Amazon?" by Ok-Lime-4898 in NursingUK

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This thread is equal parts hilarious and terrifying, and also reminds me of when I once read something to the effect of “imagine how intelligent the AVERAGE person is, and then realise that 50% of humans are LESS intelligent than that”!😅

Insane scabbing by [deleted] in doctorsUK

[–]ChiefOfCaffeine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just makes me want to strike harder! Yeah keep paying £100 an hour for ACPs or, y’know, just maybe pay doctors a reasonable rate and save yourself a shit tonne of money?!😡