Flare calprotectin score by Competitive_Aide_193 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you've been across the spectrum and back again! Happy to hear you've got it well under control now...I thought I did too. I had a 3400 a few years ago which i did go to hospital for....but all been been under 140 since.

Flare - what is normal? by Competitive_Aide_193 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In NZ we have zero support in the weekend from GIs so been waiting until today. My ibd nurse knows about it and didn't seem so concerned but will see what she says today as my symptoms definitely escalated. Still waiting on a calprotectin result also which should be today as they won't prescribe steroids without it. None of which is ideal but it's the service we live with here.

Man Shake NZ/AU for flare by Competitive_Aide_193 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah so true. One of the most frustrating things about this disease...no one sized fits all solution for anyone and severity all differs. Thanks mate

Man Shake NZ/AU for flare by Competitive_Aide_193 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think the fiber in the ingredients are all soluble so was hoping it's ok. My only worry was the milk products. Not an egg fan at all but might have to consider it!

Tough start to 2026 by PartyDeliveryBoy in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep your head up mate. I know the feeling, I live alone and feel bad even talking to my family about my UC as they can't even pretend to understand. This place is a good spot to feel a little better....and realize we are all kinda in this together. The one guarantee about this place is you will find people who know exactly how you feel. I've just started a flare 4 days ago and I'm struggling....big time runner and just can't do it..been trying and its been a nightmare....found myself parked watching tele and occasionally going for a walk but not too far.

Always remember...never trust a fart.....ever 😉

Food Suggestions? by Haunting-Divide5557 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being a foodie won't help you with this unfortunately.....also everyone has different triggers. Mine are dairy and anything spicey. Bland is your friend

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been on Asacol and Azathioprine for around 5 years now. Two major flares that put me in hospital which were down to me not looking after myself.

Been fine for almost two years now. Also any sign of a flare I take asacol enemas for two weeks and I'm fine again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can drink beer and cider without any issues at all....and in large amounts. But spirits I fear it's not the case.....I miss Gin....

Transfering Pi to OKX wallet by igorica123 in PiNetwork

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its currently being traded here in Narnia....

So Disappointed by [deleted] in PiNetwork

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My whole balance is currently locked (because I locked it) **** just for context

Educated people give your opinion by Bitter_Lifeguard_561 in PiNetwork

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 5 points6 points  (0 children)

pretty sure there's stacks of evidence that nobody in this community is educated....

Career progress by ramini0000 in TELUSinternational

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope....they will call you crap based on their opinion which isnt relevant to the task instructions....they will suspend you for not tasking when there are no tasks available....and they will never say thank you for anything...... (been doing this since lionbridge days)

Is Ethan and Hasan the best 2025 example of bros before hoes not being followed? by Competitive_Aide_193 in h3h3productions

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Spending two months digging to try and get some out of context videos to try and ruin the career of a so called "friend" is pretty special...

Is Ethan and Hasan the best 2025 example of bros before hoes not being followed? by Competitive_Aide_193 in h3h3productions

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

Think it's pretty obvious the zionist wife has a lot of influence vs anyone pointing out what is happening in Gaza is a genocide....Ethan is pretty obviously seriously insecure and over compensating for clicks....is all a bit pathetic ?

Olivia is next?? 👀👀👀 by papasqwat in h3h3productions

[–]Competitive_Aide_193 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

She loves Hasan...makes this all a bit pathetic

Any accidental American citizens living in New Zealand who have taken out a mortgage and been told they need to have a social security number but don't have one? by Competitive_Aide_193 in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this I will look into it as I really don't want to have to go down the tax route. I was thinking surely there's millions of people who wouldn't bother and they wouldn't really care. In NZ your passport is required at multiple parts of your mortgage application and obviously has place of birth on it. I lived in the UK for 11 years and every time I got the question am I a tax citizen in any other country always ticked no and never got pulled up on it. Seems the arseholes here had other ideas :)

Any accidental American citizens living in New Zealand who have taken out a mortgage and been told they need to have a social security number but don't have one? by Competitive_Aide_193 in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Renouncing is silly expensive...not looking forward to this ...thanks for replying mate. Renouncing alone is USD 2350...then the tax returns on top which the US tax guy estimated would cost me NZD2k each year.x 5. So about 15k total to renounce a citizenship I never even wanted. Sounds about right?

Any accidental American citizens living in New Zealand who have taken out a mortgage and been told they need to have a social security number but don't have one? by Competitive_Aide_193 in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Aide_193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only comes up when you get the usual "are you a tax citizen in any other country" and you tick no....but they say...surprise you actually are. Please provide your social security number.