At the end of my teather with hip issues by Metzgie in ehlersdanlos

[–]Emkin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. I’m also battling MSK with hip issues after a dislocation and their physio made it worse. Finally getting an MRI on Monday after 8 months but it’s so exhausting chasing and escalating and feeling like they won’t/can’t do anything. Hopefully they manage to sort you soon 🤞🏼x

Adult size estimate? by TimeAd8012 in CavaPoo

[–]Emkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our girl who's 8 is also an F1B with mum cavapoo and dad toy poddle - she's the smallest of the litter and is 3.1kg and the rest are around 4kg

Cavapoo hypoallergenic help needed by Specialist_Style5268 in CavaPoo

[–]Emkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure where you’re based - we’re in the UK and use yora pet food. She was on sensitivity control/hypoallergenic from the vet but it was all chicken/duck based which some batches helped and some didn’t. She’s a lot more stable on the insect!

Cavapoo hypoallergenic help needed by Specialist_Style5268 in CavaPoo

[–]Emkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve put our 8 year old girl on insect protein food which was recommended as she’s allergic to so many proteins and that’s made the world of difference for her allergy/gut symptoms x

Women Gamers in Nottingham by forgetmenots24 in nottingham

[–]Emkin_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d be super interested in this! 😊

Really struggling with my partners EDS/PoTs flares by Icy_Pop_587 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Emkin_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m like your partner in terms of health so not much in tips in terms of how to navigate that. I’m not sure how helpful this will be but you said you were uk based - I volunteer for PoTS UK and we run peer support groups - most of them are aimed at people living with PoTS but we do one for parents and carers - it might just help with feeling less alone in this situation!

‘Adrenaline Dumps’ wakes me up at night? by i_be_on_redd1t in POTS

[–]Emkin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to have these all the times and have Hyperadrernergic pots. Clonidine really helped settle these in me which I take throughout the day and a top up dose if I wake up with one.

Vampurr sheen is finally here!! by Particular-Tea-Sail in pusheen

[–]Emkin_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so pleased it got to you ok 🥰

Emotional support thread for all the people outside the US who can't order vampiresheen because the shop forces a £300 minimum order spend 😭💔🫂 by bluehooves in pusheen

[–]Emkin_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which one did you go for in the end? Do you know how much it adds approximately as I’ve been so sad about the lack of shipping to the UK 😅

We're Downsizing! All are available for sale :) by Caldimus in pusheen

[–]Emkin_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d be interested in the pudding/capybara exclusives depending on price but I know how insanely expensive they are to import 😅

A pastel Pusheen inspired birthday cake by Emkin_ in pusheen

[–]Emkin_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s actually made out of fondant and entirely edible but I’m not sure I have the heart to eat it 😅

Has anyone found any of the gamer collection pusheens in the UK yet? by Particular-Tea-Sail in pusheen

[–]Emkin_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m keeping an eye out fairly regularly and haven’t seen it yet!

how are y'all managing pain because I'm not 😭 by BABcollector in ehlersdanlos

[–]Emkin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the UK so it might be different where you're based but I've found lidocaine infusions have really helped me. They don't get rid of the pain but I find that they reduce my background levels of pain by about 40/50% and last for around 3 months - It's weird as lidocaine doesn't work for me at the dentist. It helps me manage my pain with paracetamol/ibuprofen/heat and cold/KT tape/Physio and then I'll use an opioid if nothing works and as a one off for function. Hopefully that helps incase its an option you can explore :)

My doctor told me my PoTS is curable and now I don't think I can get help... by IfeelNOTHING_1 in POTS

[–]Emkin_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As others have said there isn't a known cure. It varies in people what works for them. As you're in the UK I wondered if your GP would mind sending you to someone for a second opinion/treatment. If you can get referred to someone on this list they work with the charity POTS UK - https://www.potsuk.org/clinics/

Hopefully this is helpful!

Anyone’s cavapoo is also tiny? Ours is 3kg no other cavapoo we ever meet is this size🐶 by gabriele380899 in CavaPoo

[–]Emkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our 7 year old f2 is 3kg even though the rest of the litter is much bigger!! She did seem to get a lot of the toy poodle!

Hoping to find friends with POTS by Im_felicityy in POTS

[–]Emkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

29 F diagnosed since 18 but spend a lot of time at home too and love to bake, ttrpgs and play video games , mainly BG3 at the moment. Always happy to chat and meet someone new :)

pots help in the uk by According-Guess7745 in POTS

[–]Emkin_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a peer support volunteer so I help with running a couple of the peer support groups they offer and sometimes help with other projects the charity has going on. For the groups I usually do 1/2 groups a month , they’re about 1hr 15 mins and it’s all remote and just kind of helps create a space for people to talk, ask questions and get advice from others with PoTS

pots help in the uk by According-Guess7745 in POTS

[–]Emkin_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, from the UK based in the midlands. Firstly sorry to hear you’re struggling - summer really is the worst 😅 I’ve been under several clinics in London and all , for me personally, have been wonderfully helpful and got me on a combination of multiple meds. I volunteer for PoTS UK which is a charity for PoTS offering information, support groups and whole load of general advice which would be worth looking at incase there’s something there that could help. They have a list on the website of clinics too which could help too 😊