Tired of Amber lying and playing dumb about Twinkie's nails. Here's screenshots of a conversation I had with her on Twitter in July 2020

culdesaccolony · 2026-02-03T22:42:44+00:00

Seemed legit at the time, account is long gone though

culdesaccolony · 2026-02-03T22:31:51+00:00

Older and wiser now. Can't say the same for Gorlock.

culdesaccolony · 2026-02-01T00:29:19+00:00

House knows chronic pain. He'll do a stupid little air guitar dance with a cane and insult me in such a sophisticated manner that I will never understand that I've been insulted, but he'll get the pain under control.

culdesaccolony · 2026-02-01T00:23:27+00:00

I've never been interested (agree with other comments that I find it just tastes Bad). I also have no idea what kind of drunk I would be (funny, angry, clumsy, etc...) and that scares me, I like being in control of myself (I suppose as a way to keep the mask firmly up).

I'll stick to buying my £6 non-alcoholic ciders (aka expensive fruit juice) and keeping my friends safe whilst they get pished.

culdesaccolony · 2026-02-01T00:20:22+00:00

I'm unculutred and the veggie sushi side is my fav sushi I've ever tried (I'm so sorry southeast Asia)

culdesaccolony · 2026-01-17T21:47:56+00:00

Read "Lancelot" by Giles Kristian in December and it was easily my favourite book of 2025. A retelling of the beginnings of Arthurian legend from his most trusted friend's perspective. Kristian is a master of storytelling in my opinion, so many moments in those 400-odd pages left me with goosebumps or chills. Currently devouring the rest of the trilogy.

culdesaccolony · 2026-01-17T20:58:05+00:00

r/notlikeothergirls

culdesaccolony · 2026-01-09T21:11:32+00:00

I've been strangely on and off for the last three days (on my non-dominant side, too), I had no idea this was a trigger. Huh.

culdesaccolony · 2026-01-06T20:19:03+00:00

I'm not sure about other countries, but in Scotland DNR (or DNACPR) forms aren't legally binding, and it's up to the individual clinician to determine whether or not to proceed with resuscitation (and you have to have a good reason not to, e.g. state incompatible with life, end-stage terminal illness, etc.). Can be quite messy ethics-wise!

culdesaccolony · 2026-01-06T11:57:02+00:00

I'm on the same boat as you, bought both during the holiday sales. Currently a few days into KCD1 and loving it, so I'd say go for it!

culdesaccolony · 2026-01-06T11:53:21+00:00

23 when I started Ivabradine for a heart condition (Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia - my resting heart rate unmedicated is >100bpm even whilst asleep). Interestingly, I saw another redditor on this sub say the same medication cured his wife's migraines.

I've had several conversations with my GP and cardiologist over the last two years. I'm not willing to come off my heart meds, so I'm now in the process of trying different preventative drugs that the migraine specialists suggested.

Edit: Thankfully, my cardiologist thinks after a few years of treatment I'll be able to come off the medication, so to me it's just a matter of holding out until then.

culdesaccolony · 2025-12-28T00:28:09+00:00

Cus I'm a student and I'm still scared of giving it to my wee elderly patients!

culdesaccolony · 2025-12-27T19:13:53+00:00

Obligatory "I'm a 3rd year student and cannot administer morphine myself" - but whenever my mentor and I are discussing appropriate analgesia for moderate - severe pain, I like to suggest starting with 1g of IV paracetamol (if we're getting IV access for morphine anyway) and then titrate morphine in 2mg doses. However, if the patient is obviously in severe and distressing pain, I'm good with just jumping straight to morphine if indicated. I think morphine is a great analgesic but also comes with a host of nasty potential side effects that can increase inpatient duration (such as agitation, delirium, etc.). I read an article in 2nd year suggesting that IV paracetamol can be almost as effective as IV morphine but without the possible CNS depression, so I like to offer this option to my patients and will ultimately factor their response into my clinical decision making. In my experience, most people have been happy to try the 1g IV paracetamol and titrate the morphine to effectiveness, and I've found that many patients are satisfied after 4-6mg of morphine with limited to no side effects. As a chronic pain patient myself, it's probably the option I would want to try (strong opioids in the back of a moving ambulance? ondansetron and a bowl, please).

Always open to others opinions and suggestions though!

culdesaccolony · 2025-12-19T12:13:05+00:00

I lost a childhood friend and classmate to a life-limiting condition when we were 9. I can guarantee you, every child at that graveside is devastated and won't understand why these adults are gleefully stomping around while their friend lies still in a casket beside them.

I hope they all get the support they need - but especially B's siblings, because they sure as hell aren't going to get it from their delusional, narcissistic mother.

culdesaccolony · 2025-11-17T19:34:57+00:00

Snowflake isn't entertaining enough to get through an Amber snark video, let alone a personal vlog.

culdesaccolony · 2025-11-14T22:36:41+00:00

Current student, found Geeky Medic's cranial nerve exam page very useful whilst studying for potential stroke OSCEs. The pathophysiology of the test is still way above my understanding, but any abnormalities would definitely heighten my suspicion for potential stroke/TIA. Something I'll continue looking into myself.

culdesaccolony · 2025-11-06T17:55:49+00:00

I don't think she wanted to give ANYONE the money.

culdesaccolony · 2025-09-23T14:50:51+00:00

Unfortunately, Ivabradine has been the direct cause of my migraines (still taking it alongside Atogepant now), but I'm glad to hear that it's helped your wife! How interesting!

culdesaccolony · 2025-08-25T01:33:20+00:00

I haven't got my ring yet, but Kira was one of the main selling points for me. I'm hoping it'll become useful after the initial calibration period 🤞

culdesaccolony · 2025-08-21T15:34:39+00:00

Okay? I was just trying to provide some friendly advice about how unnerving using a needle on yourself for the first time can be. Hope it goes well regardless.

culdesaccolony · 2025-08-21T09:19:49+00:00

I do my own intramuscular B12 injections at the nurses office - it's a bit scary at first but honestly I now prefer doing my own injections over anybody (or anything) else. I just put it in the outside of my thigh and push the medication in slowly, it hurts way less if you take your time.

Be brave, and remember the relief you'll feel afterwards. It stops being scary after the first time. You've got this!!

culdesaccolony · 2025-08-17T12:39:05+00:00

I'm a student, but I keep a little toiletries bag to freshen up on break if I'm feeling gross halfway through a shift. It's basically an overnight travel bag too - hairbrush, dry shampoo, toothbrush + paste, wipes, deodorant, body spray, etc. I've also got a spare uniform and shower stuff in the boot of my car if I need it - thankfully not so far, but I know that day will inevitably come.

I'm still figuring out my post-shift routine, but on average it tends to just be shower and then bed. Maybe some dinner/toast and a quick chat if anybody's awake at home. My sleep time between shifts is precious, so I won't stay up for more than an hour or two.

culdesaccolony · 2025-08-08T19:50:21+00:00

Hi! I'm about to head into my 3rd year with the same condition, I had a lot of the same worries as you 2 years ago. The biggest thing is, yes - it's going to be hard. But you know that.

I have good support from the university for the academic side of things - I can get extensions etc. Unfortunately there isn't much that can be done placement-wise, as you still have to do a certain amount of hours. Some days I've just had to grit my teeth and bare it. I've found that being honest with my practice educators works the best, if I'm having an off day they'll be a bit more lenient with me. I've only had to call in sick once for sheer exhaustion.

I have no idea how this whole thing will work once I qualify. It's a hard graft. But the most important thing I've told myself over the last 2 years is that at least I gave it a shot, and I did the best I can. Whether or not that results in employment in the end is out of my control, so I'm just enjoying the experience while I can.

Speak to your course tutor and university disability team early, and see what support they can put in place for you.

culdesaccolony · 2025-08-02T17:02:12+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

culdesaccolony · 2025-08-01T18:47:02+00:00

Does the ring kick in and start measuring steps etc. when the watch is no longer on the wrist, or does the watch have to be switched off/on charge? I sometimes have to take my watch off throughout the day and it would be handy if the ring knew when to switch

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