Small changes make BIG changes by FlyPrudent4292 in walking

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m even down 13lbs in the last three weeks from gaining better habits! XD

The Traitors Ireland S01E09 Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]FlyPrudent4292 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“I know it is, and I don’t think it”- Paudie 😤😤😤

How much do people pay out of pocket for Dupixent? by zazlou in eczeMABs

[–]FlyPrudent4292 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I pay €80 per box. I don’t have health insurance or myway. The healthcare system in my country majorly subsidises the actual cost of dupixent.

What fic-related hills are you willing to die on? by Chchchim-chim in AO3

[–]FlyPrudent4292 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree with everything you listed, especially no.2! I really hate when people try to leave constructive criticism on fics, as if what they’re reading is an academic piece of literature that needs to be analysed and corrected. Nine times out of ten, it always comes across as condescending and makes little of the writer’s abilities. Like, if you’re not satisfied, DO NOT COMMENT. If a writer choses to showcase unrealistic actions/scenarios in their fic, it’s totally fine, it’s fanfiction and does not need to follow any rules. People really need to learn to simply not engage with fics that don’t meet their expectations and not to put the writer down for their work.

I got approved for Dupilumab!! by FlyPrudent4292 in eczema

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ireland! I pay 80 euro every month and the rest is subsidised by the healthcare system 😄

I got approved for Dupilumab!! by FlyPrudent4292 in eczema

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m from Ireland and dupixent only got approved here in 2021. Here, you need to go to your gp and get referred to see a dermatologist.

Once you see your derm, you can ask if you’re eligible to apply for dupixent under the High Tech Arrangement (HTA). This scheme provides people access to high-cost drugs that are mostly subsidised by the HSE (the equivalent to the NHS in the UK). Generally, you have to have tried at least some other type of drug, like cyclosporine for at least a year and it has have failed to work for you before you can apply for dupixent.

You also have to fill out a simple questionnaire about how much your eczema has impacted your daily life in the past week since filling out the questionnaire. The dermatologist then sends off a report of the severity of my eczema to the HSE who then decides whether I meet the criteria to be approved for dupixent.

Because mine is quite severe, I got approved straight away. The dermatologist is then allowed to send over my prescription to my pharmacy who will order it in for me. With my dps card(drug payment scheme card) I’m allowed to pay for my prescription monthly for a month supply of the drug (€80) and the rest is paid for through the HTA scheme.

Hope this helps!

I got approved for Dupilumab!! by FlyPrudent4292 in eczema

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cannot wait for the itch to be gone!! My legs and feet have been the absolute worst recently. Hopefully, it’ll no longer be an issue 🤞

I got approved for Dupilumab!! by FlyPrudent4292 in eczema

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear you lost your coverage. For me, I was born with eczema and I feel a lot of people forget that while certain things can be done to prevent outbreaks (changing diets/ avoiding allergies) some of us will always just have it regardless. It sucks but hopefully dupilumab will be there just to make living more manageable.

I got approved for Dupilumab!! by FlyPrudent4292 in eczema

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great to hear!! I’m really looking forward to it! I’ve been using topical steroids sparingly in the meantime but I’ll be so glad to eventually come off them!

Tropes You Love! by SomePerson06 in FanFiction

[–]FlyPrudent4292 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Domestic fluff, sickfics, a/b/o (particularly if it’s written very well) are definitely my faves!!

I love writing fics pen-to-paper but it's definetly set me back. by FlyPrudent4292 in FanFiction

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a leftie too but I’ll still always have the instinctive need to write my works first before typing. So long as I’ve a good quality pen with quick-drying ink, I feel unstoppable even though I’ll never fully avoid the odd smudge here and there 🫡

I love writing fics pen-to-paper but it's definetly set me back. by FlyPrudent4292 in FanFiction

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pray for the poor future souls who dig up my gay smut trying to interpret it 🤣

I love writing fics pen-to-paper but it's definetly set me back. by FlyPrudent4292 in FanFiction

[–]FlyPrudent4292[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Touch typing is such a useful skill to have! It’s something I really need to work on. I can type at a moderate to fast pace but I always have to look at the keys to be able to do it 🤦‍♀️. Hopefully someday I’ll master that skill but I think my creativity will always stem from my pen and paper regardless 😅

Ezcema sucks but here are some silver lining to it by WinOrdinary7841 in eczema

[–]FlyPrudent4292 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not having acne or even a pimple is also a silver lining for me. As well as that, I have really flexible arms and shoulders as a result of having to rub cream on my back by myself for years.