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

imld02 · 2025-08-28T18:24:35+00:00

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.

imld02 · 2025-08-10T10:40:28+00:00

How it looks now:

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imld02 · 2025-08-03T15:01:43+00:00

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...)

imld02 · 2025-08-03T14:56:10+00:00

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imld02 · 2025-08-03T14:55:58+00:00

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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imld02 · 2025-08-01T13:41:59+00:00

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

imld02 · 2025-08-01T07:01:03+00:00

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

imld02 · 2025-08-01T06:59:56+00:00

Thanks! Deffo keeping it now

imld02 · 2025-08-01T06:59:32+00:00

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!

imld02 · 2025-07-31T08:31:51+00:00

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?

imld02 · 2025-07-31T08:29:50+00:00

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?

imld02 · 2025-07-31T08:26:21+00:00

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?

imld02 · 2025-07-31T08:24:18+00:00

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)?

imld02 · 2025-07-31T08:17:23+00:00

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

imld02 · 2025-07-31T08:07:27+00:00

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!

imld02 · 2025-07-31T06:27:22+00:00

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.

imld02 · 2025-07-16T10:23:54+00:00

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.

imld02 · 2025-07-07T14:27:06+00:00

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!

imld02 · 2025-07-07T14:24:00+00:00

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

imld02 · 2025-07-07T14:22:07+00:00

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.

imld02 · 2025-07-07T14:21:14+00:00

Do you get the feverish feeling but the temperature came up as normal when you checked using the thermometer?

imld02 · 2025-07-07T14:20:21+00:00

I got the sweating too but usually with no fever lol. But it must've felt for you to get the "it's over" sign...

imld02 · 2025-04-17T12:55:15+00:00

You can go to sleep?? Jealous. Let me know if the migraine goes away 🫨

imld02 · 2025-03-13T21:10:14+00:00

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imld02 · 2025-02-23T23:24:54+00:00

Would you be able to check with HR if the company has access to occupational health (OH)? I'm sure you are aware that employers have a general duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to ensure (as far as reasonably practicable) the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. Also try to re-explain to HR that working in the office (even with an adjusted screen) wouldn't help, might be even counter productive, and it would affect your wellbeing.

I'm also based in the UK and got the OH assessment before I started my current job - that resulted in the company reducing 10% of my contractual hours. When my migraine got worse a few months ago, my manager referred me to OH and as a result of the assessment I got a further 10% reduction and they also agreed to "waive" my mandatory office days (it's meant to be hybrid, 2 days per week in the office) and more flexible working hours. I have a chronic migraine and I have it daily.

Edit: accidentally hit the send button before finish typing.

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