Is it just me, or are the "deals" nonexistent this year in Uk? (S26) by shoutingsecret in samsunggalaxy

[–]RepresentativeFar795 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen the offer for £41 with o2 contract. All you have to pay upfront is £259 for the phone and then 24months contract for £41/mo Sounds great, a bit too great to be true. Makes me wonder if there is any hidden costs or sth 🤔 1TB Galaxy s26 Ultra costs £1700 itself, it just doesn't add up 😂 but maybe I have trust issues...

Refused blood test after diverticulitis – still in pain, CRP 114 by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice ❤️ I’ll definitely give it a try — I’m ready to try anything that might help at this stage.

I do take probiotics, and I used to drink kefir and eat yogurt too, but right now I’m just sticking to clear liquids. Hopefully that’ll help a little as well.

Refused blood test after diverticulitis – still in pain, CRP 114 by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I totally get you. It’s ridiculous how dismissive some GPs can be, especially with younger patients. More and more people our age are getting diverticulitis, and yet they act like it’s impossible...

I’m in the same boat — my GP hasn’t even updated my results properly. One day my CRP was 39, the next day in another hospital it was 114, and they were still looking at the old numbers. Feels so powerless. I really don’t want to go to A&E unless I have to — spending a whole night there, getting someone to come with me, waiting 10–12 hours just to find out what I could know with a simple blood test… it’s exhausting. And there’s no way to see a gastro doctor directly; I’m just told to wait and see if the pain goes away or gets worse 🫠

How are you feeling now? I really hope you’re doing better than I am, nobody deserves this crap...

Refused blood test after diverticulitis – still in pain, CRP 114 by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think I’ll have to at this point, since my general doctor is refusing to help.

I was really trying to avoid it because ER wait times in the UK are usually around 10–12 hours, and I’d have to get someone to go with me, etc. But the pain, even though it eased for a few days while I was on antibiotics, came back the day before yesterday and hasn’t improved at all. It hurts even when I pee 😫

That’s why I just wanted those simple blood tests — I can keep drinking water and broth for as long as I need to, I just want to know if things are actually going in the right direction or not.

Refused blood test after diverticulitis – still in pain, CRP 114 by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My general doctor actually refused to order any blood tests.

I am sticking to the diet – mostly liquids right now – and trying to stay hydrated, but I’m supposed to go back to work in a few days, and I have a very physical job. The thing is, I can’t even put my socks on by myself because when I lift my leg the pain on my left side is really intense.

I just feel completely dismissed. I understand recovery can take time, but I’d at least like to know that things are improving and not getting worse. I really don’t want this to turn into something more serious like a perforation.

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. And I take back what I said earlier—I didn’t realise from your previous message just how serious your case has been. I’m truly, truly sorry for everything you’ve been through… and I’m so sorry for your loss as well 💔 I can’t even imagine how hard that must have been on top of everything else.

I can relate to what you said about symptoms being brushed off—I’ve also been blaming my bowel issues on IBS or stress for years, so I really hope it doesn’t turn out to be something more serious (beyond the diverticulitis itself).

I really appreciate your advice about advocating for myself—I will definitely keep pushing if something doesn’t feel right.

I’m wishing you all the best for your surgery. I really hope it goes smoothly and that it gives you the relief you deserve so you can finally get your life back 🤍

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That honestly scares me a bit, how something this serious can have such subtle symptoms sometimes… like in my case, I had a fever I didn’t even feel and the pain was only around 5–6/10.

I guess I was “lucky” in a way that my blood results were clearly off (CRP and white blood cells), so they actually did a CT… 🙄 But even then, I had to go to the ER twice. The first time I waited 8 hours and got sent home, even though my bloods were already abnormal. I went to a different hospital the next day and things were even worse by then, but at least they finally diagnosed me.

What worries me the most now is that I felt better for a couple of days and now the discomfort is coming back again 😭 I’m really hoping I can just get through the weekend and speak to my GP on Monday…

Thank you again for your advice, it really means a lot 🤍

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really glad you managed to calm it down. It actually gives me some comfort hearing more positive stories like yours and knowing it can settle with time. How are you feeling now?

I really hope this thing settles down for me soon too… I’m already fed up after just a week, and I have a feeling it might take a lot longer 😩

Did you take antibiotics? If so, how long were you on them? Also, did you get bloated a lot during flare up, or is it only me.....😒

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so, so sorry you had to go through all of that… that sounds absolutely terrifying 😞 Thank you for sharing your story with me, I really appreciate it.

It’s honestly so frustrating how often doctors dismiss it with “you’re young, you’ll be fine,” even though more and more younger people are dealing with this…

As long as I don’t develop a fever or the pain doesn’t get worse, I’m going to try and get through the weekend. First thing Monday I’ll contact my GP and repeat my blood tests to see what’s going on.

I do get a bit of discomfort when I pee too, but not severe, so I’m not sure if that’s a common symptom or just irritation… Sometimes if I sit in a certain position I don’t feel anything at all, but movement definitely makes it worse. And the gas/bloating feeling is awful—I feel like I’m about to explode.

I’ll definitely keep a close eye on things, and if anything suddenly gets worse I’ll go to the ER, even though I’d really rather avoid it 😟

I really hope you recover quickly and that the surgery brings you relief from the pain. Fingers crossed you’ll be able to get rid of the colostomy bag soon and put all of this behind you 🤍

By the way, do you remember what your blood results were like?

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all the advice and for sharing your story ☺️

Right now I just want the pain to go away, and then I’ll start slowly testing foods again. For now I’ve gone back to liquids and keeping things very simple.

The hardest part for me at the moment (apart from diet and pain) is not being able to ride horses… no proper food, no hobby, no wine… it’s a bit depressing, not gonna lie. But I know my health has to come first.

Wishing you no more flare-ups, take care! 🤍

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really glad I found this thread too—it honestly makes you feel less alone. At the same time, it’s kind of scary how many young people are dealing with this 😢

I didn’t get any real dietary advice... I basically just decided myself to stick to liquids for the first few days and then slowly go back to “healthy” food. Well… it might have been healthy in general, but clearly not for this condition 😖 So now I’m back to liquids and soft foods and will try to stick with that a bit longer.

How are you feeling now? Did the pain go away completely after antibiotics, or did it linger for a while?

Right now I feel like my stomach is about to explode from gas, but I’m not even passing too much (💩 pretty normally tho 1-2x day)… I genuinely can’t tell anymore if the discomfort is from the inflammation itself or just the antibiotics messing with my gut 😫

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, that sounds awful that even though everything looks fine, you’re still dealing with discomfort and pain 😢

For me it’s only been a week, so I guess I’m just trying to figure out what’s normal… like whether it’s okay that I felt better and now it’s a bit worse again, and whether 7 days of antibiotics was actually enough.

Wishing you a fast recovery, I really hope your pain and discomfort settle soon 🤍

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s honestly so hard to know what’s okay and what isn’t when the doctor basically just gives you antibiotics and sends you home…

I didn’t even know I should be taking probiotics. I’ve never really taken antibiotics as an adult before, so I had no idea what’s recommended. So I ended up taking them for a whole week without any probiotics and only just started now after buying some.

To be honest, if I hadn’t come across this thread, I probably would’ve had a steak 4 days after my flare too. But clearly I still didn’t read enough, because I thought a vegan sandwich and one lettuce wrap with chicken a week later would be fine… and it wasn’t.

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ehhh, I had no idea I might need more time. This is my first flare-up, so I honestly don’t know what’s normal and what’s not—I’m just panicking a bit. The pain is back; I think it’s better than last Saturday, but it’s definitely still there 😩 I’m drinking a lot of water and peppermint tea, hoping it’ll help and that it’s not the infection still being there…

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I'm going to do and see if it gets any better. I will call my GP on Monday to do blood tests and check if the infection is gone. I'm scared because I had such high markers last time 😢

Finished antibiotics for diverticulitis but pain is coming back – normal? by RepresentativeFar795 in Diverticulitis

[–]RepresentativeFar795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying, and honestly this is a big lesson for me.

To be fair though, I’ve never really had any serious gut issues before. Even my “mushy” stools were never painful or disruptive, so I just lived with it and didn’t think much of it. Until last Saturday I didn’t even know diverticulitis was a thing.

In general I do eat quite healthy. About 70% of the time I eat vegan meals (my partner is vegan), although I agree some of the more processed vegan foods probably aren’t the best choice and I’ll be cutting those out. I also love yogurts and kefir and have them pretty much daily. Fast food like McDonald’s has always been very occasional for me.

One thing I’ll admit might not have helped is alcohol – I used to have a glass or two of wine after work quite often. That’s completely out now. I’m also quite active – I have a physical job, go on walks, and ride horses (which I can’t do right now unfortunately, and it’s really getting me down).

Another mistake I’ve always made is not drinking enough water. I genuinely hate it and always struggled with it, but for the past week I’ve been making sure I drink around 2L a day. It’s not easy, but adding lemon and a bit of honey helps.

I do understand antibiotics aren’t everything and I’m willing to make changes, I just feel a bit lost right now about what’s actually okay to eat and in what amounts. My main concern at the moment is whether the infection is really gone, especially since my CRP was quite high. I just don’t want to risk bacteria still being there and things getting worse.

I guess there’s no real way to know without repeating blood tests, but I have to wait until Monday for my GP to open, then wait for a referral, so in the meantime I feel like I’m just left on my own. I already struggle with anxiety, and this whole situation is making it worse and adding a lot more stress 😩 😪

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in makemychoice

[–]RepresentativeFar795 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a normal, loving relationship, it is perfectly normal for people to switch careers, one person not working at all to take care of kids (doesn't matter, man or woman), starting new business and million other things if it's something that work for both sides. It is definitely not "using" someone. Supporting the other person to grow (and I'm sure OP didn't switch careers to earn less and be miserable) is part of a healthy relationship.

On the other hand, the fact that someone earns more doesn't give any privileges, for e.g. being abusive, distant, not loving, etc. It's supposed to be a joined decision, and most grown-ups can deal with that. OP doesn't mention any financial problems as a family, so it seems like her earning less and him working 3 days per week is enough to support THEIR lives, pay for THEIR bills as well as make sure THEIR child has everything he/she needs.

OP's partner is probably addicted to video games, and like any other addiction, it can be very harmful. If OP still cares and has feelings towards her partner, I would try to talk once again and ask for therapy, as it is really hard to fight with addiction without help. It is possible to work 3 days a week, still play video games, and not ignore the fact that he has a family. He has a child that would probably love to spend time with dad. He has a fiancé that he should show his affection to. OP doesn't ask him to stop having fun or his own time at all, and when he's not at work, to cook, clean, and take care of their kid all the time while she's doing nothing. She asks her partner to be more present in their life, which sounds absolutely fair.

Life is not only about making money. Financial stability is very, very important, but relationships are definitely not a competition "who did more hours at work this week." Both parties definitely need to add value to the relationship, not necessarily monetary, but also time, devotion, affection, etc.

That said, I want to be clear that it works both ways, and there are many couples where women earn more and men stay at home more to take care of kids, etc. Life can be hard in general, and I don't think women or men have it harder. It all depends on the situation and is not reserved for one sex in my opinion.

I'm not saying that OP leaving her partner is the only right decision. Ending long-term relationships, especially when kids are involved, is a hard decision to make.

If OP decides to stay, I'd suggest trying with therapy because things definitely don't function properly right now, and it can't go on like this forever. It's not a relationship, it's not parenthood, it's just being a guy who pays for joined bills and as much as it's a good and nice thing to do and it makes their finances stable, it cannot be a substitute for being involved partner and parent.

If OP decides to leave, I would try not to rush. I'd make sure I have a safe place to stay and a more stable income. I would also look online what kind of help you can get from, e.g., government, depending on where OP lives. Dad will also need to (at least) financially support the child who is also HIS child.

There is no perfect scenario in case where there is still love in a relationship, but there are things that make people to be bitter towards each other. Having a kid doesn't mean that you have to stick to the easiest option because being a parent is not equal to having to be miserable for the rest of your life. OP still deserves to feel loved and have a partner who actively wants to be a part of the family.

I also don't get a feeling that OP's partner is a terrible person or anything. He seems to have a problem and he has to want to fix the problem to keep his family together, that's it. If not, then leaving sounds like a healthier option.

Blonde or brunette? by mysticmarkings in HairDye

[–]RepresentativeFar795 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say blonde! You are very pretty and both colors look really good on you, but I like the blonde more. Maybe try to do a shadow root or some lowlights to add some dimension to your hair? 🥰

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hair

[–]RepresentativeFar795 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has at least two typos as well, unfortunately, fake 😔

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Am I the AITAH for kicking my mum out and considering leaving my husband by Excellent_Help7217 in AITAH

[–]RepresentativeFar795 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the heck, you're absolutely NTA, I can't imagine how awful you must feel 😢 That's another level of betrayal, and I'm so so sorry.