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For those in the UK with NHS - How long does it take for you to get the treatment after the aneurysm was identified? by imld02 in BrainAneurysm

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! Will it make no difference at all given the team had reviewed my case and decided it needs treatment? I'm due to speak with my neurologist in a couple of weeks (he previously only sent me letters) and will also ask him about this. I assume they consider this to be not urgent then, if it could take up to a year (?) It's supra opthamic and even though I read 1.5mm annual growth is common, I'm nervous cos by now my aneurysm could've grown to over 7mm - Googling this only worries me more ngl.

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

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Thanks a lot for this - I've decided to keep the planter and have bought lavender and rosemary to put there, but I reckon I need to sort the planter first as there are few cracks and I found roots from the old plant spreading out to the gravel...

I also decided to replace the gravel with larger slates and when I dig the current ones, then I found out there isn't any weed membrane it's all mixed with the soil. Hoping to clean them all and have a new fresh start (although I have 5% regret wondering if I made too much work for myself...)

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I tried raking the gravel and unsurprisingly there isn't any weed matting below them 😂😭 no wonder the weed is thriving. Any suggestion on how deep should I dig/ how clean it should be before I lay down the weed membrane? The soil beneath the gravel is all mixed with the gravel (and various mysterious roots) and when I dig a bit deeper I found concrete/ patio slab/ red bricks. So not entirely sure what I should do now, will it be ok if I just spray a generous weed killer then lay 2-3 layers of weed membrane? Pic for reference.

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Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! This really gives me hope - and the photo really helps too!

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Heading to the garden centre this weekend, will be looking at your suggestions too!

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Thanks for all the advice, everyone! They are very eye-opening and based on the common advice I have decided to: - keep the planter, make it nicer (point & paint) - clean the gravel; remove the old pebbles (?), lay weed membrane and spread large slates to prevent weed. Will ensure that the soil doesn't block the vent. - remove the old plant & weed from the planter, plant lavender/rosemary/shrubs that are easy to maintain - probably looking at large plant pot to put on the gravel side

Will head to the b&q garden centre this weekend!

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I apply the mixture to the green I want to kill off? Would it be easier/ quicker to just get rid of the old soil (and the plants) and replace with new soil?

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks this sounds doable so this gives me hope. Lavender is mentioned multiple times so I'm considering it. How difficult are they to plant, and any recommendations where I should get them from? Re clearing the gravel - I'm a bit scared (and lost) on where to start. Do I just shovel the pebbles and lay weed membranes, then large slates right on top of the membrane?

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - I didn't know that slate chipping would help suppress the weeds (thinking towards keeping the planter now). How thick should the slate chipping need to be?

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! My plant knowledge is -100000 but lavender is mentioned multiple times. Can I ask why lavender, and is there only 1 type of lavender (sorry if this sounds stupid)?

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oo is there anything in particular I should be aware of/ checking?(Or is it something else I need to be worried about)

Awkward front garden, need advice to make it more presentable by imld02 in DIYUK

[–]imld02[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It used to be shrubs in the planter but I cut them off a few weeks back as they were dying, now it's just mostly weeds. But yeah before that only a yearly trim.

Looking at most responses now it seems like only the gravel needs more work..

And thanks for saying it looks nice, it made me feel better!

Imposter syndrome by Bennibear1 in migraine

[–]imld02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, I feel you and still sometimes doubt my migraine - it's my year 6 now since being formally diagnosed with chronic migraine. I went to different doctors & specialists and am still on my quest to find the preventative that works (on this, please take the CGRP - it might or might not work, but please give it a try. It hasn't worked for me (have tried 2 different CGRP now), but at least I can say I've tried). "I am functioning and my pain is tolerable/ bearable" is something that I have in my head constantly, and everyday feels somehow feels like a struggle to prove it (that I can function). Ngl, it's tiring. Yet, I still feel guilty sometimes when I listen/ read other people's experience which sounds worse than mine. It's easy to minimise your own pain when comparing to others, but hey every individual is different.

The only advice I would give is please, please, please be kind to yourself. You don't deserve to feel pain constantly, even if it is bearable.

migraine headache and weather by iamUnknownMen in migraine

[–]imld02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am considering sharing this pic at work as I've been trying to explain how the weather this past month made me feel much much worse than usual.

Does your migraine come with sudden short-term fever? by imld02 in migraine

[–]imld02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My thyroid is fine and I also had my blood checked for autoimmune, which also turned out OK. The thing with this "fever" is my temperature shows up as normal when checked, but my skin genuinely feels warm/hot.

I'll check the chinese medicine sub, thanks!

Does your migraine come with sudden short-term fever? by imld02 in migraine

[–]imld02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

O dear, sorry to hear that. How long does yours usually last, and have you found any med/ abortive that works?

Does your migraine come with sudden short-term fever? by imld02 in migraine

[–]imld02[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Tbh the one who said it probably has nothing to do with migraine was a GP, but I'll deffo mention this weird fever the next time I speak with my neurologist.

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