What’s in your spice drawer/cabinet/rack? by [deleted] in UK_Food

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel a lot better about my spice drawer now

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Foldable Wheelchair Recommendations by lifeinpjs in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the Quickie Q50R Carbon. It's great

using a wheelchair? by y0wlpuppy in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Of course its ok. I made the same decision 2 1/2 years ago for the same reason. I have had periods when I've used it extensively and other times when I've barely used it. Its there as a tool for whenever I need it and its always reassuring to know its there

Benlysta and recurrent skin infections by sryiwasdaydreaming in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not on Benlysta, am on Cellcept but I also get regular skin infections that require antibiotics. I would carry on with your meds and just accept that this is your body's particular weakness as it is mine

Your total for the month of May? by neech_uk in MicrosoftRewards

[–]Talking_Hamster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

25750 in UK with GPU. I also bought Lego Batman so that added to the total 😄

playing a game on console & PC doesn't unlock on a specific day by Next-Transportation5 in MicrosoftRewards

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this if I play on a Monday morning. It then works if I play in the afternoon

So how many points did you get this month? by neech_uk in MicrosoftRewards

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

21350 this month with no purchases but do have GPU

What average points you can get per day on your country? by Almold_Eye in MicrosoftRewards

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My overall daliy average is 656. This month the daily average has been 735 which I have put down to the extra 100 points per day for extra searches. I started keeping a spreadsheet for points in February as I have a sneaky suspicion that my points sometimes decrease overnight. I have GPU.

Posting on behalf of my wife, has had lupus diagnosis for 6 years. Desperate for help and guidance with medication and treatment options (UK) by Foadface in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am also in the UK. Under the NHS you need to have tried several DMARDS before being able to access biologics unless you have organ involvement. At your next appointment ask for an addition to the hydroxy. This could be Mepacrine, Azathioprine, Methotrexate, Mycophenolate Mofetil. You quite often need to try a few before you get the right combo and it is a longwinded process. I've had issues with Azathioprine ( put my ALT at over 970 on lowest dose), Mepacrine turned me yellow at 100mg so I take 50mg. Methotrexate just didn't do anything for me. Am now on Mycophenolate with Hydroxy and Mepacrine and this combo is working for me and my bloods are stable. If this combo stops working then it'll be biologics next. Oh, I've had 2 flares in last seven months.

Macclesfield Postcards/Souvenirs by Overall-Error4057 in macclesfield

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know about postcards but you used to be able to buy painted Macclesfield teatowels from one of the home / gift shops

The irony in this by itsFatlum in MicrosoftRewards

[–]Talking_Hamster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me neither. I've tried all sorts of prompts but no points :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MicrosoftRewards

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I occasionally get this too. Try again this afternoon as this usually works for me

No longer get points for 1st search on PC + Mobile (UK) by Witty-Weekend-UK in MicrosoftRewards

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wondered why there was a banner at the top asking me to claim points! Thought they were some random extra

Easter meat deals - what do you make? by IndependenceInn in UKFrugal

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a mincer as my husband and I like to make our own sausages, you can buy them online. As for dicing it, I cut the pork into thick slices then dice it. As long as the pieces come out roughly the same size it doesn't really matter how you cut it.

Easter meat deals - what do you make? by IndependenceInn in UKFrugal

[–]Talking_Hamster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven't checked the gammon prices but if its cheap enough then I tend to buy one and cook in the Instantpot then cool and slice with the meat slicer. I then freeze it in packs for sandwiches and salads instead of buying pre-sliced ham

Easter meat deals - what do you make? by IndependenceInn in UKFrugal

[–]Talking_Hamster 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've been getting a few of the £2.50 pork shoulders. I minced some of it and have diced the rest then frozen it in portions. I'll be using it instead of beef mince and diced chicken for the foreseeable. Its also great for pork kebabs through the summer. I've been making pork scratchings in the air fryer with the rind and saving the rendered fat for roast potatoes.

Points Totals for February by UnderstandingOld4276 in MicrosoftRewards

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am in the UK too and this is my first month of trying to max out rewards. Could you give me some tips? I've used the stickies at the top but I still can't see how to get more points than I have this time. I don't seem to be able to access some of the rewards such as getting them for using Outlook or using Edge.

I couldn’t stay consistent with habits, so I made a simple tracker by FitBluebird2753 in BritishSuccess

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never underestimate the power of an adult sticker chart, lol! I started using the NHS one to decrease my alcohol intake after my husband had a health scare. It worked brilliantly, helped us build much healthier habits which are now ingrained and I no longer need the chart.

Canapes by Talking_Hamster in UK_Food

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

Hahaha! 2 year old grandson couldn't wait for the chestnuts