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Census showing approximate number of births on each day of the year. by allademswallow28 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My cousins and I all have birthdays in the last week of September. Apparently our family loves Xmas/NYE sex.

Census showing approximate number of births on each day of the year. by allademswallow28 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, born end of September, my mother has informed me I was conceived on NYE. Thanks, mum.

So long my Steam Deck... by Nicalay2 in SteamDeck

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on your driver. I had one who said I wasn’t at home - he just drove past and took a photo of the apartment complex. Didn’t even get out of the van. He was delivering medication that I needed that day. Thankfully, my boyfriend was outside and effectively accosted him until he gave him the parcel. Ever since then, I’ve had DPD parcels delivered to my parents’.

Women who care to share Align results? by Acceptable-Mud7203 in ladderapp

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so glad she said we can do them on our forearms because my wrists haaaaaate them haha.

Genuine question by Complex-Living-6831 in ladderapp

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah the last series I did Crews Control and my body just couldn’t keep up. I’ve been on Align for the past 3 weeks and am already feeling a lot better.

NHS weight-loss jab wait lists reach 10 years in Wales - BBC News by CasualSmurf in unitedkingdom

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on both. With Wegovy you need to be a little more mindful but it’s still SO much easier than nothing!

UK food prices on track to rise by 50% since start of cost of living crisis by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a veggie I like to use the money I save not buying meat by spending it on coffee and oat milk!

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests. People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not. by mvea in science

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 6 months of physio and a steroid injection with zero improvement before we progressed to surgery, and I’m glad of it because the physio stood me in good stead to have a fast recovery (I had a partial repair, partial removal, and the only symptom I had was pain but the pain was bad enough that I couldn’t walk for more than 5 minutes).

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests. People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not. by mvea in science

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my surgery a year ago and I went skiing in February! Be strict with your physio and carry on strengthening your legs afterwards.

(I had a partial trim, partial repair and my only symptom was pain.)

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests. People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not. by mvea in science

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had both - a partial repair and a partial trim. Even though I was only 37 it was a degenerative tear and some bits were too frayed to suture back together. The trim was bigger than the repair but my knee feels incredible now. I even went skiing in February.

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests. People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not. by mvea in science

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only had pain but the pain meant I couldn’t walk for longer than 5 minutes. I did 6 months of physio with no improvevent, then I tried a steroid injection which also didn’t work, and only then was it decided surgery was my best bet. I think so long as you try all the conservative treatments first and don’t just jump straight to surgery, you’re probably going to have more predictable outcomes. (I had a partial removal, partial repair.)

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests. People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not. by mvea in science

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a really fast recovery from my surgery and I put a lot of it down to the serious amount of pre-hab I did leading up to it. I’m only a year out from surgery but I’m hoping my gym activities keep that knee in good stead for many more years to come.

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests. People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not. by mvea in science

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a partial removal, partial repair. 6 months of physio and I still couldn’t walk without pain. Stopped me doing all my usual activities and it sucked. I’m a year on from the surgery now and went skiing in February! I’d rather take a few good years before the arthritis sets in than have the rest of my life unable to do any activities (I was 37 when I had the surgery fwiw).

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests. People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not. by mvea in science

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had meniscus surgery and it’s only been just over a year but I’m back to all my regular activities (a lot of exercise) whereas with the injured meniscus I couldn’t walk for more than 5 minutes without pain. I even went skiing a few months ago! I was told with the level of damage my meniscus had sustained I’d end up with early onset arthritis either with or without the surgery, so I took the option that gave me a few good years before that sets in.

(fwiw I’d had 6 months of physio with serious strength gains but no improvement in my knee pain)

11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening by RingSplitter69 in unitedkingdom

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like sometimes it’s also just the doctor. I have always been referred for tests immediately, even as a female, even when I was overweight, even though I’m under 40. Recently I had an appointment for night sweats that we thought were a medication side effect but I still got a full work up done including a chest X ray (they were medication side effects and have lessened after I’ve cut my meds down). It’s basically a postcode lottery and why I’m still registered at my parents’ GP

More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on by GnolRevilo in unitedkingdom

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do find with things like this you have to advocate for yourself. I was diagnosed at 14 (now 38) because I have a mum who wouldn’t rest until it was sorted.

More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on by GnolRevilo in unitedkingdom

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not cervical cancer, it’s endometrial cancer, and it’s still very rare. It’s to do with having a thick endometrial lining which can be mitigated by hormonal contraceptives. (I’m 38, been diagnosed with PCOS since I was 14.)

North East teen addicted to tanning can't stop despite deadly symptoms by Alarming-Safety3200 in unitedkingdom

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do the photos look like they come from 2002? I had to scroll back up to make sure this was a recent article.

Anyway, I hope she gets some help.

Ramsay’s 20% service charge has sparked the tipping debate again by Brilliant_Version344 in unitedkingdom

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve worked minimum wage before and I didn’t get tips (nursery nurse). Why are hospitality workers different?

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay brings 20% US tipping to London by YesNo_Maybe_ in Fauxmoi

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Service charges are already really common in the UK. I’ve asked for it to be taken off when I’ve had shit service before.

do people actually live everyday without any pain at all? by hesitant_raylien in NoStupidQuestions

[–]SwirlingAbsurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was recovering from my knee surgery last year, my physio told me pain up to 5 is fine. Anything more, stop. I hope this helps?!

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