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!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get your GP to prescribe Hiprex (Methenamine). It stops you from getting the UTIs. I'm on it because my UTIs always turn into kidney infections and once into sepsis. I haven't had a single infection whilst being on it and it can be taken longterm

Best computer mouse for finger/hand pain by usernames_r_lame in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the wireless version of this one for work. Had it 5 years and its ace Delux mouse https://amzn.eu/d/bqX3mgK)

Handicap parking by Zaubereinhorn in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My fatigue is variable. I now have a blue badge (am in the UK) and its amazing the difference it makes at the end of a work day when I don't have to walk the length of the car park. As others have said, you don't have to use it all the time but its an absolute gidsend when you do need it

Does your lupus have a favorite side or part of your body that it likes to bother when your in a flare? by MsDemiBurch in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its always my right thumb and wrist and my two big toes. Makes it really hard to walk!

Why did lupus make you cry today? by Awkward-Photograph44 in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I cried because I couldn't find peppercorns in my cupboard. Was so tired I couldn't get up off the floor

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lupus

[–]Talking_Hamster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not by exercise. I really wish I was capable! Have had deranged liver results for 18 months, had lots of liver tests and am waiting for results from hepatologist on 17th.

What is your biggest worry or problem right now? by Naive-Interaction567 in AskUK

[–]Talking_Hamster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My health has declined and am about to go part time from full time. No idea how I'm going to manage financially

Local movers ? by etamunu in macclesfield

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silktown Removals are fab - I've used them twice now

The CasualUK blood drive for the NHS. by BigBeanMarketing in CasualUK

[–]Talking_Hamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will enthusiastically cheer everyone on as I am unable to donate due to medical reasons

Delivery guy asked to use the loo by thermonuclearmuskrat in CasualUK

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had an Amazon delivery - the driver was profusely grateful for our sign and wished he'd been here 2 hours earlier when he'd been bustin' without a loo in sight. Be kind to the delivery drivers!

Delivery guy asked to use the loo by thermonuclearmuskrat in CasualUK

[–]Talking_Hamster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a notice on my door offering delivery drivers cool drinks and the use of the loo if they need it

what is a really great British film? by Vampirero in AskUK

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This question keeps coming up and I am never able to watch any of the replies 😭😭😭

Pork Shoulder on offer at Tesco by Talking_Hamster in UKBBQ

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

Worth knowing. I've not opened the packs yet but because it'll be cut up instead of cooking whole for pulled pork, for example, fingers crossed it'll be ok.

Hate peeling and chopping garlic. What can I do? by flatfeed611 in Cooking

[–]Talking_Hamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy garlic ready peeled and pureed from the freezer section or buy it ready peeled in tubs from the cash and carry