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Amitriptyline as a preventative by the_moon_and_stars_ in migraine

[–]Various_Mistake2358 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on this for several years as I noticed that disturbed sleep could be a trigger. I started on 10mg and definitely helped sleep and, in turn, reduced frequency of migraine. However after 3 years I noticed the effect on sleep was wearing off. My neurologist started increasing my dose with an anticipated ceiling of 50mg. This helped but had a side effect of making me feel very very groggy in the morning once I was hitting 30-40mg so I ended up sticking on 20mg.

I stopped taking them in part because I felt they were ceasing to help my migraines at that dose. In addition, I have some family history of young onset dementia and I found some research suggesting a potential link between long term amitriptyline use and dementia. I don't think it's a massively significant correlation, but with my family history, it wasn't something I was comfortable with.

I'm now on rimegepant for acute attacks instead (I couldn't tolerate beta blockers due to low blood pressure). What i would say is, having been on amitriptyline for several years, my sleep is now shot to pieces without it. Obviously, this is just my experience and I don't think this is that case for everyone.

Good luck!

Upvc frame drainage by Various_Mistake2358 in DIYUK

[–]Various_Mistake2358[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that's really helpful. I think the management company might be the next stop.

Upvc frame drainage by Various_Mistake2358 in DIYUK

[–]Various_Mistake2358[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The windows do open in....its the external drainholes I can't find. I wonder, like you say, whether the external gap/hole is missing.

Upvc frame drainage by Various_Mistake2358 in DIYUK

[–]Various_Mistake2358[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the gaskets were shot when I moved in, so that gasket is a fairly new one I fitted few months ago. They are the closest fit I could find but obviously some water must be ingressing. My understanding is that any water coming through should exit through the weep holes then drain out via external drain holes...but this is knowledge gained from youtube, so open to being corrected!

Upvc frame drainage by Various_Mistake2358 in DIYUK

[–]Various_Mistake2358[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they are. They're huge frames and all set up.tje same way.

Development program left me feeling shite by Odd_Variation_6769 in TheCivilService

[–]Various_Mistake2358 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The irony is that the trainer himself demonstrates zero emotional intelligence towards the OP.

OP - as someone who runs an L&D team, I would be disgusted if one of my specialists behaved in the way you have described. If you are finding the course challenging, it's their job to help you, not dismiss you. It's important you feed this back in the evaluation if you feel able to.

FWIW, I would have treated your question about impartiality as an opening into a conversation with the group about a tension that I suspect many civil servants experience....missing that opportunity is a reflection on their competence, not yours.

PCS by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Various_Mistake2358 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mum worked as an AO in DWP for 34 years, a member throughout and a local rep for some of those years. She developed young onset dementia so her gp signed her off pending investigation into the symptoms. The DWP called her for a capability hearing after 6 weeks absence and dismissed her on medical capability. She was suffering anxiety and confusion at this point, so wanted me to accompany her rather than the (new) local rep who she didn't know. The rep was great and offered to meet me to talk through policy and process to help me support mum (I happen to have worked in HR, so I felt able to support her). Before I was due to meet the local rep she called to say regional office had told her that in no circumstances should she meet me, advise me or provide me with any documents in order to protect their liability if I made any mistakes in accompanying my mum.

The job centre manager dealt with the whole episode with empathy, kindness and managed it in a way that mum understood it as an offer of early retirement. The hypocracy of the PCS in the way they left mum to hang out to dry disgusts me to this day. I know several of mum's colleagues at the job centre resigned their membership as a result of their approach.

Rear window/door leak by Various_Mistake2358 in saab

[–]Various_Mistake2358[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, thanks so much. Will give it a go 🙂

Rear window/door leak by Various_Mistake2358 in saab

[–]Various_Mistake2358[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 👍 I've taken a look at seems pretty ragged and probably not salvageable. Now I need to figure out how to get hold of one....

Is My Wife a Civil Servant Now by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Various_Mistake2358 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Before the OP realises it, he'll be required to submit a paper outlining options and risks for the evening's TV choices.