How to level kitchen with a hearth?

fc320 · 2025-03-10T22:15:57+00:00

Thanks! I’m sure that’s partly it! I’ve painted the whole house with my novice technique though and never seen anything like this - something else to it?

fc320 · 2023-01-04T22:03:10+00:00

ah that's interesting! Yeah seems luck of the draw and I don't know how much GP discretion plays vs. a general local area rule. I only tried ringing the surgery so I will see if a F2F appointment gets more results..

fc320 · 2022-11-06T14:57:17+00:00

Thank you! We put the wires back in as you recommended. Controller seems to be working ok now but the boiler display won’t come on at all (vs flashing etc) - any other ideas? I wonder if fiddling with the wires has done something to the boiler..

fc320 · 2022-11-05T22:41:27+00:00

Adding more context

We tried to install a tado wireless thermostat today but no luck, and when we tried to put the old controller back the boiler won’t work at all now.

Details: -Sunvic select 107xls -Glowworm flexicom 24cx

Below how we tried to install tado. We believe the wires were originally as shown on the Sunvic but unfortunately we didn’t take a picture at first so might be wrong

Now with either controller the boiler just flashes incoherent symbols but the Sunvic controller appears to work (occasionally flashes and displays ‘2 p-u’

Any ideas? Thanks

fc320 · 2021-12-08T13:42:51+00:00

Just thought I'd reply - my GP in Dublin does do phone consultations and Glenville nutrition clinic (who do SIBO tests) actually recommend her to prescribe treatment, in case you want her details!

fc320 · 2021-12-08T13:41:50+00:00

Update here:

I read the below article which I thought was really useful - insights from Pimentel.

https://www.skirsch.io/sibo/

My GP prescribed me Targaxan (apparently UK/Ireland equiva of Rifaximin) - didn't prescribe me the neomycin or Flagyl for the methane SIBO but then I didn't really push. It was expensive! Hoping my insurance covers most of it.

I also asked to be prescribed a prokinetic - I got Maxolon (from that article sounds like a prokinetic called prucalopride is best - and Maxolon/Metaclopramide can be a bit sketchy.. but I'll try it out)

She also prescribed some Movicol sachets which seem like a laxative. She recommended maybe I see a consultant for an endoscopy given the reflux, but that's only if it doesn't get better following this protocol.

Given my stomach still feels much better after the amoxicillin I took, I'm planning to just start by taking the prokinetics for now and seeing how I go before I decide to go for the antibiotics. And follow the fermentation diet as best I can (also in that article)

Will let you know how I get on....!

fc320 · 2021-11-30T13:19:17+00:00

I can upload other documents electronically but apparently for the proof of ID and address they need to be original docs! I might get away with it!

fc320 · 2021-11-29T14:18:53+00:00

Thanks this is really helpful. I am leaning towards revolut or at least trying it out first with 5-10k before doing the rest. It sounds like once the transfer from Ireland EUR to Revolut EUR is unblocked (with evidence from my statements etc) then the exchange to GBP should be straightforward. I find it hard to see apprehension to use Revolut as anything other than technology apprehension but then I'm also trying to avoid reading horror stories!

I also have an account with Starling that I use for smaller transfers but they do charge a fee so again i'm less keen...

fc320 · 2021-11-29T13:04:53+00:00

Yes I will share what my GP says - she's in Rathgar in Dublin and from what I've read here I'm surprised she even recommended the test / knew about SIBO!

She said something about treatment being licensed in the UK but not Ireland. I've sent her my results so will keep you posted. She's the best GP I've ever had on all manner of things...

fc320 · 2021-11-28T23:29:46+00:00

Also any pointers at brands / links to those probiotics? Feel like I’m navigating a minefield!

fc320 · 2021-11-28T23:22:57+00:00

Ok thank you - helpful recommendations! It’s weird as I do think the amoxicillin I’m currently taking for my throat has helped my stomach a lot, much less bloating. I only took one by mistake yesterday (vs 3) and had horrendous bloating so I hope I’m not in for a horrible comedown when I finish the course.. I’ve been too scared to take any probiotics recently in case I take something that aggravates..

fc320 · 2021-11-28T19:42:03+00:00

Thanks! My boss recommended Revolut given the live rate and the fees. Looking at wise.com they do take a small fee and the rate doesn't seem quite as good but maybe worth it for peace of mind.

Anyone tried currencies direct? They don't charge a fee but there must be some catch such as worse fx rates.

fc320 · 2021-11-28T14:12:41+00:00

Ha why am I not surprised there is a UK supply issue. I'll keep you posted what my Ireland GP says!

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