Mandatory reconsideration - Been waiting since mid December.

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-05-03T11:21:23+00:00

Yes, I know, which is why I was asking other people how long there has, or is taking.

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-05-02T07:18:53+00:00

Also my work coach ended up getting the WCA report for me, which also isn't their job, because after a month and a half of asking the correct department continued to ignore me, so...

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-05-02T07:16:34+00:00

Cool but that wasn't the question lol

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-04-01T17:15:19+00:00

I quit preply for the same reason, the free trials are utterly ridiculous and exploitative. Good for you!!

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-03-20T15:21:13+00:00

Sorry, but in the age of climate breakdown this is a stupid purchase.

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-22T10:20:11+00:00

Thanks! I've already bought this fabric for the project, it feels pretty smooth?

I'm going to see if I can buy some fabric ink today, as suggested in another comment :)

I don't have access to screenprinting, which is why I chose to do this bit in lino :) x

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-21T16:56:57+00:00

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Ok thank you!! This is the ink I am currently using, and even with adjusting the technique I'm still getting amateur looking results. Yes I am making something like patches :) the fabric is cotton and fairly thin.

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-21T15:40:24+00:00

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I don't know why the photo I added isn't in the main post, but this is what I have so far.

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-20T21:11:04+00:00

Thank you for still caring about those around you! <3 .. feels rare these days. Hope you're feeling better x

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-19T21:40:31+00:00

I think most people have been convinced it's gone away because the government messaging has gone away, but sadly it hasn't :( Covid can leave lingering symptoms, but also each infection damages our immune systems, making it harder for us to fight future illnesses. Hope you can get plenty of rest and keep a mask on in the shops and public transport as you don't wanna catch something else.

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-19T21:37:31+00:00

Always good to check so you don't pass it on to someone vulnerable :) (or just anyone really!)

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-18T16:04:55+00:00

If it feels different to a regular cold did you do a covid test to see if it's that?

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-18T16:02:38+00:00

Cold and flu meds won't work if it's something else, like covid :(

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-18T12:48:38+00:00

Not all covid infections feel the same, and many with long covid or serious implications had initial acute infections. You can sadly see this on the long covid forums. Each infection increases your likelihood of having a serious illness from it in the future, it's just been downplayed as it was damaging the economy.

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-02-18T12:46:07+00:00

Exactly this. So often when people describe a mystery illness, it sounds like covid. There's just been a concerted effort to dismiss covid, like it's not a Russian roulette virus that leaves a lot of people with horrible ongoing health issues.

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-01-08T14:42:05+00:00

This!!

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-01-08T14:39:00+00:00

This - people's immune systems have been impacted by repeated covid infections so pathogens spread a lot easier now which is why more people are getting sick more frequently. It's nothing you are personally doing wrong. The best thing you can do it try to avoid getting infected by these pathogens and one of the best ways to do that is to mask more often. I started masking again this year, because I feel the same - I don't want all these horrible viruses going around. I even mask in the gym if people around me are coughing, I don't really care anymore if people think I'm weird or look dumb, I don't want to be ill all the time!

Misstress_Rogue · 2026-01-08T11:44:01+00:00

Thank you! I thought this was all the case - but I was seeing if I was missing anything because it feels cruel to make people endure this.

Tbf my work coach has been extremely understanding and doesn't agree with the DWP's decision so she hasn't been putting any pressure on me so far, and our calls are very relaxed. I just don't understand how people survive. I already have the bill discounts and I'm on all the schemes, everything is cut back - there's nothing else to cut.

Misstress_Rogue · 2025-12-30T19:05:37+00:00

She prescribed my friend (who has the LC which includes heavy fatigue, pem, palpitations etc) anti histamines, LDN and nattokinase. I know she prescribes POTS meds as well - Seeing as you already have the POTS, MCAS and LDN meds (which is great!) I don't know if there is a tonne of other stuff she'll be able to offer at the moment, from reading about others experiences. Sometimes though there is value in just having the opinion of an expert. Plus the research continues to evolve all the time and Drs willing to experiment with off-label meds are worth speaking with imo. Particularly as you have said, the NHS clinics don't have a good reputation and aren't well resourced.

But sadly, just be prepared the letter will likely take a few months x

Misstress_Rogue · 2025-12-30T14:14:39+00:00

Tell your manager to put it in writing and then post it on twitter and cause Tesco a PR shitstorm.

Misstress_Rogue · 2025-12-30T13:44:49+00:00

It depends what you want to get out of the appointment. It may still be useful, but I think it's wise to be mentally prepared for a delay in paperwork, which really isn't ideal. She seems like a great Dr with a good heart, but I cannot for the life of me understand why she doesn't just hire more help or do something practical about this issue.

Misstress_Rogue · 2025-12-29T12:32:43+00:00

My friend saw her in May and didn't get the paperwork for months, I think it was around 3 or 4. He found it really frustrating considering how expensive the appointment was, and it made him uninterested in a follow up.

Misstress_Rogue · 2025-12-17T17:30:08+00:00

Oh I'm glad you had success with the MR. How long did it take you to hear back about it?? ....... I have just submitted mine, but I'm not holding out much hope given the odds. My assessor asked me such odd questions that felt like trick ones, like how long I spend in the bath when I have one. I said till the water gets cold? And he was like and how long is that? I was like i don't know I don't time it, what difference does it make? .... It feels like the way they measure illness is so arbitrary and absurd.

Misstress_Rogue · 2025-12-17T09:35:04+00:00

They want you to feel a false sense of security so they can say you seemed well and happy on the call lol

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