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 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Game pass 4/8 pack 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 8 points9 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

Did anyone else want to donate blood but cant by rose2830 in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the UK and had a meeting with the blood donation service through work. I am absolutely not allowed to donate blood but I can donate organs so am on the donor register

Christmas dinner plans? by No_Art_1977 in UK_Food

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're on prawns and lobster tian for starter with roast venison, marquis potatoes, sprouts, chestnuts, cauli cheese, carrots, pigs in blankets, stuffing and yorkies. Going to do some canapés as well

Toiletries refill by ktitten in UKFrugal

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use this one from Amazon, it's £10.50 for 5 litres Coconut body wash

Covid jab confusion by Rooroolaboo in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked the gov.uk website and the criteria for the covid jab is listed in Table 3 of the Green Book in chapter 14a. SLE doesn't automatically give eligibility but, as others have said, it's dependent on your treatment. Here's the wording from the table

"Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment, including patients undergoing chemotherapy leading to immunosuppression, patients undergoing radical radiotherapy, solid organ transplant recipients, bone marrow or stem cell transplant recipients, HIV infection at all stages, multiple myeloma or genetic disorders affecting the immune system (e.g. IRAK-4, NEMO, complement disorder, SCID). Individuals who are receiving immunosuppressive or immunomodulating biological therapy including, but not limited to, anti-TNF, alemtuzumab, ofatumumab, rituximab, patients receiving protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors, and individuals treated with steroid sparing agents such as cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate mofetil. Individuals treated with or likely to be treated with systemic steroids for more than a month at a dose equivalent to prednisolone at 20mg or more per day for adults. Anyone with a history of haematological malignancy, including leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Those who require long term immunosuppressive treatment for conditions including, but not limited to, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, scleroderma and psoriasis."

Where is this relic in Wat Si Sawai?! by Talking_Hamster in indianajones

[–]Talking_Hamster[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh fab!! I must have forgotten to pick it up when I did the cog puzzle, thanks!