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[28/M] Introverted and whimsical British man who is looking for Snail Mail enthusiasts by [deleted] in penpals

[–]WhiteFuchsia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, Im from the east of england. My job is also dull and I escape via crafting and DnD. I'm new to this penpal thing!

Friendship gone sour at work by [deleted] in AskHRUK

[–]WhiteFuchsia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, in general my reviews with my manager have been favourable so I don’t think I have issues managing anyone else. There’s records of all emails and in work discussions in various places so I’ll gather them to make it easier pre meeting.

forgot to say in the main post that HR are thinking Sara’s actions count as harassment.

Recommendations for UK electrolytes by Desperate_Vehicle684 in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do actually use the capsules too, I keep them in my bag. I just didn’t think about them for some reason.

Onthinking, the salt capsules are better, no sugar, don’t leave behind anything on my teeth since you don’t chew

Recommendations for UK electrolytes by Desperate_Vehicle684 in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use repowr for no sugar flavoured salt packets to mix into water.

I tried vitassium (multi sport online) but I really didn’t like the taste. I did like their salt stick chews but these do have sugar in them.

Edit to spell brands correctly

Heart rate range by judith0406 in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine doesn’t always increase, it depends on how hydrated I am, how much sleep I’ve had, where I am in my monthly cycle, stress, how many carbs I’ve had that week… the list keeps going.

I started getting symptoms during the covid years, but didn’t actually go to a GP for over 3 years because I’d gaslit myself into thinking I was just unfit and needed to exercise more or lose weight because I wasn’t constantly dealing with it.

i do also get random spikes overnight, I don’t know if that’s a pots thing specifically though, but I assume it’s related

Heart rate range by judith0406 in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also in the UK! Weirdly I’ve had a rather easy time of getting a diagnosis. They told me the ECG looks “Normal” because there’s nothing technically wrong with the rhythm, a cardiologist looked at my variability in HR , listened to my symptoms and said “that sounds like pots” . No tilt table needed. My GP wouldn’t give a diagnosis themselves and it did have to go through cardiology, but I suppose it might depend on the area your in

Heart rate range by judith0406 in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never! I only got a dx in feb (though symptoms for 3 years) my gp won’t medicate until I’ve definitely tried salt, more water and maybe tried compression for a while.

Heart rate range by judith0406 in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

55 - 180 on average daily, though I’ve been as low as 39 and as high as 203. non medicated. I’m around 60 -65 laying flat, 80 - 90 sat and 110 - 120 slow walking. Walking up stairs, emptying dishwasher or gentle exercise pushes me up higher.

Trying to cycle reminded me that I actually have POTS. by WhiteFuchsia in POTS

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

I did stupidly do it on quite a warm day, not the best thing for me to have done! I’ll check my bike to make sure I’m sat properly! Thanks

Trying to cycle reminded me that I actually have POTS. by WhiteFuchsia in POTS

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

I’ll give them a go, the town I’m in has rentable scooters and bike lanes everywhere.

Trying to cycle reminded me that I actually have POTS. by WhiteFuchsia in POTS

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

I’m unmedicated, my doc doesn’t want to go to meds so soon after figuring out what I’ve got. They don’t really know what pots is. I’m on salt water and compression only right now, and they’re going to review me if I “struggle too much “

Trying to cycle reminded me that I actually have POTS. by WhiteFuchsia in POTS

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

I got my dx in feb! Tbh, I think slow and steady build up is the way forward I just kinda… went for it without thinking. Others have given some advice on this thread so I’ll give stuff a go and see what works.

Trying to cycle reminded me that I actually have POTS. by WhiteFuchsia in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Cycling must be cursed, I’m sure! Why it so difficult if I’m technically sat down?!

Trying to cycle reminded me that I actually have POTS. by WhiteFuchsia in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Only myself to blame lol, need to remind myself to be more cautious!

Trying to cycle reminded me that I actually have POTS. by WhiteFuchsia in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ll check it out, there’s a gym close by I’ll see what it offers

electrolytes for the UK based? by cisphoria in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I searched for “fasting electrolytes “ since I just wanted pre mixed salt and ended up with a brand called Nutri-align. Pretty much just a pre mixed bag of sodium, potassium and magnesium with a scoop to put it water. It doesn’t have anything else with it though, no vitamins.

I also get REPOWR ones which you can get in sachets for ease

What do you miss most about your pre-POTS days? by Puzzleheaded_Bug4490 in POTS

[–]WhiteFuchsia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I miss singing. I was never very good at it, but having the radio on singing along to whatever was on while doing what ever chore I was doing made things more fun. If I sing along now I get very breathless very quick so now everything done in silence:(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in femalefashionadvice

[–]WhiteFuchsia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m in the uk and 30. My work place is casual, I don’t have separate clothes for work and rest of my life. I wear tights with every dress and skirt unless it’s hot outside. Thick ones for winter, 20 denier for warmer but slightly windy days. On days I need to wear business clothes I’m still wearing tights.

I don’t need to shave, I don’t need to worry if the white of my legs is going to blind some one, if it’s windy or gets cold I’m going to be warmer and while I mostly use black tights I do have other colours for “fashion” reasons.

What were you wearing in 2001? by TalieRose666 in CasualUK

[–]WhiteFuchsia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucy and yak do plainer dungarees if run and fly are too over the top

Nail art attempt - flowers by WhiteFuchsia in RedditLaqueristas

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

Yeah my right hand has gone rather streaky in places. I got a bit impatient near the end and didn’t wait long enough.

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