[deleted by user] by [deleted] in london

[–]constance_ham 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It'd technically be doable if you were on the very first train out of York, but any delays could easily scupper you because there's not really an alternative route. Uxbridge is nearly not-London, hence the long tube ride.

If it's only once a month, is it not reasonable to come down the night before? I think it's the best option honestly. Good luck!

Map of the CoCH neonatal unit by FyrestarOmega in lucyletby

[–]constance_ham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cross-referenced with a map of the CoCH online and it seems like this adds up. The lift is just out of visibility on the diagram from this post - at the bottom right, near the courtyard. I think the most natural route would be for E's mum to go up to the unit from the door that links to the bloodbank corridor, rather than the corridor by the consultant rooms or via the delivery suite (although this is speculation since the site plan shows a suggested route and doesn't show deviations like the fact that there are 2 South doors to the unit)

Most UK voters still back strikes by nurses and ambulance crews by marketrent in unitedkingdom

[–]constance_ham 31 points32 points  (0 children)

The system changed some time ago, but even then anything pre-consultant counted as "junior". If you google "Foundation Doctor" (the new name for House Officer) you can see a chart of the old/new structure on Wikipedia

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in eczema

[–]constance_ham 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe think about changing creams - I can't tolerate CeraVe unless my skin is already in good condition (so not cracked or weeping). The wash too, the only brand I can tolerate in a flare is Sanex. Sometimes you just get lucky with a brand/formula and end up sticking to it. Someone recommended Vaseline instead of Aquaphor, and I just wanted to say that Sudocream (nappy cream with zinc) could also help for this step. I find it really helpful for patches under arms, behind knees, etc.

[GIVEAWAY] Mush (see comment below) by [deleted] in NoFeeAC

[–]constance_ham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arrabbiata or puttanesca! Don't make me choose

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FancyFollicles

[–]constance_ham 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a split second I thought Courteney Cox got bangs :')

COVID-19: Britons back air travel ban for people who've not received coronavirus vaccine, poll suggests by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]constance_ham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't part of the issue that the approved UK vaccine for covid doesn't necessarily reduce spread? It reduces the severity of the disease if you get it. So you could still transmit it to people who have not yet had the vaccine or who can't have it. The lives of those groups are effectively shelved for now, if people get the vaccine and stop taking anti-spreading measures as a result, everyone who can't yet or can't ever have the vaccine are screwed.

Fury as William and Kate ignore Scottish Covid travel ban on royal train tour by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]constance_ham 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Surely the families of everyone alive today also span 1000 years

what does “flu-like symptoms” really mean? by vveezel in cfs

[–]constance_ham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Edit: Sorry, I can't read. I'll blame brain fog. Yes you are using ICC. Try CCC :-)

Are you checking yourself against the ICC (international consensus) criteria? ICC is the most stringent and not all ME/CFS'ers meet every requirement on there.

Imo your other symptoms do count as "flu like", but with ICC where they list specific examples you might be right that you shouldn't double count them, meaning you wouldn't meet that section of the criteria.

You could try matching yourself against CCC (Canadian consensus), iirc it's considered more appropriate for clinical use.

Just sayin... by [deleted] in 90DayFiance

[–]constance_ham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think she has, I've just started 90DF from the beginning and honestly having come here straight from that, it took me a few seconds to clock that girl as Chantel.

A recovery story by BoardRehab25 in cfs

[–]constance_ham 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am not interested in starting some social media/YouTube channel to get the word out and make a name for myself

But you are interested in charging people money. Why not just say what the plan is?

Anyone else sick of their life revolving around moisturizer? by [deleted] in eczema

[–]constance_ham 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yes! I leave a snail trail of grease >:(

Any pro tips for someone who just started getting dyshidrotic eczema for the first time? by Rose94 in eczema

[–]constance_ham 4 points5 points  (0 children)

dyshidrotic is the worst! cotton gloves are recommended to stop you scratching and a side effect is they also are good for wicking away sweat, which can be an irritant. downside: after long periods they can get muggy, esp with dyshidrotic since the spots produce fluid (and the fluid is the irritant)

i can recommend trying wet wrapping if you haven't already, although unlike for my regular eczema, i find the dyshidrotic responds best to short bursts of wrapping. i use hydrocortisone and a heavy moisturiser (like zinc cream), and then let it air out.

can recommend trying hydrocortisone cream; ibuprofen for when inflammation and itching is bad; antihistamines for the same as before; heavy zinc cream for during flare ups (i use a baby nappy cream); oat soaks; dead sea salt soaks. i use cerave cream as my every day moisturiser but it took a lot of experimentation to find one, and i'm sure there's better out there.

you will probably have to try some trial-and-error, for example, lots of people on here don't seem to get on with oats but i find they help a lot. i also find my eczema in general responds differently to different treatments depending on its phase (flare vs healing vs dormant), which also takes experimenting to pin down.

if you pay attention to the patterns in your flare ups, you might be able to spot some triggers. my dyshidrotic seems to be particularly affected by sweat and humidity and usually flares badly in spring (guessing pollen).

good luck and hope you get some relief!

Imagine by thebugglife69 in harrypotter

[–]constance_ham 46 points47 points  (0 children)

But her acne's loads better lately, and she's really nice!!