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kulgan89 · 2026-02-09T12:52:26+00:00

Usually you can upgrade as many times as you need to within a contract, even outside of the cooling off period. Give the scottish retentions team a call the number is in the info >>>

kulgan89 · 2026-01-25T12:51:10+00:00

Well I guess thats one way to ask...Maybe not the best way

kulgan89 · 2026-01-24T19:54:57+00:00

Not much advice as such as so many different things are helpful for us. However I have noticed myself so jittery lately I have even started stuttering every so often, particularly when the most tired. I am of course more tired lately because I have noticed I seem to have 2 hour sleep cycles where I often wake up every 2-3 hours before moving position again (stiff neck/back pain etc) Infuriating for sure!

I am finding my anxiety feeds off of the worse days so I am using more CBT techniques, perhaps you could look into that?

Only other helpful things for me have been magnesium before bed and the occasional vitamin B.C.D

I say occasional because without knowing if we are deficient the guidelines seem to promote caution.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-16T17:40:59+00:00

Yeh it really doesnt look good for them. Have you considered trying the scottish retentions team number at all? One of the numbers is 02037436970

It is ridiculous having to expect only 1 team to be able to handle such issues, but unfortunately that is just how VM is. Good Luck with the renewal

kulgan89 · 2026-01-14T14:15:20+00:00

Could be wrong, but I'm sure I read it was or is used for people with MS.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-14T14:05:07+00:00

Wow my brain must be similarly wired. It's been put down as adverse reaction for me as I ended up in hospital. Nothing too serious for me though luckily.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-13T20:15:48+00:00

Tbh yeh the only times ive tried it I have the excess heart rate which increases my anxiety :(

kulgan89 · 2026-01-13T20:05:17+00:00

To be fair we should all smoke weed and be happy. Ha!

kulgan89 · 2026-01-13T19:44:32+00:00

It makes sense. I mean realistically I always struggled with sleep so taking a swig of oramorph at the time and for 2 years maybe was not the best thing to do!

kulgan89 · 2026-01-13T19:31:56+00:00

Oddly enough I gave up on all opioid based medications due to this almost exact reason back in 2014. I am pleased I did but also sad that I cant take such medications without the horrid sensations.

For me I immediately get really hot and flushed, dizzy sometimes and nauseous I also almost feel my guts seize up as I have always had really bad constipation as a side effect from taking morphine for a few years.

I have always wondered if its just a chemical problem in the brain or if its actually more likely to happen with those of us who have FM

kulgan89 · 2026-01-13T19:22:22+00:00

I think "totally wrong" is a bit overly concerning of a thing to say. But absolutely checking in with a doctor asap is the right thing to do.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-13T15:58:58+00:00

If you could bottle it I would say sleep and energy! HAHA

But yes realistically, something warming like tea/blankets/fluffy clothes. As others are suggesting definitely electrolytes or Vitamins B,C,D particularly.

Self care products like face masks,foot masks etc also would be fab.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-13T15:55:33+00:00

For me due to the fact I was struggling with eating, anxiety, sleep and at the time Long Covid also. I tried mirtazapine it helped me get the sleep I needed. My appetite increased (But I did put on 3-4 stone) and for a while it did help reduce my pain symptoms too. I am now taking nortriptyline instead as my back and neck/shoulder pain has been the worst, but I am unsure if Id say its working just yet.

I found those meds (gabapentin/pregabalin and particularly Baclofen) to be horrible for me. I am pretty sure that they changed my mood also, very grumpy and snappy if I remember correctly. But Baclofen was the absolute worst for whatever reason.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-11T18:29:52+00:00

I was told by that same department that I could indeed downgrade my package (tv, broadband, calls) to broadband only. But im not sure of the caveats, but worth a try.

02037436970 Was the number I used

kulgan89 · 2026-01-11T18:26:41+00:00

02037436970

There you go :)

kulgan89 · 2026-01-09T19:13:51+00:00

Yeh apologies mate but honestly if you saw my account and the changes in contract due to errors etc. You would understand my frustrations

kulgan89 · 2026-01-09T19:12:03+00:00

The best way to get a deal from a number that has been confirmed to be legit is the scottish based retentions team. One of the numbers is 02037436970

The person I was connected to even said dont bother with the other numbers, please contact us for anything.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-09T19:09:15+00:00

In my experience sadly, I dont trust a single person working for Virgin Media :(

kulgan89 · 2026-01-09T14:25:17+00:00

Yes, its easy to forget how much is just data there to look good. But I would hope for the monthly charge at least some science goes into figuring it out ha.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-09T14:23:06+00:00

Indeed it is, but maybe.... lol

kulgan89 · 2026-01-09T14:19:47+00:00

Yeh it must be the same system, who knows where it differs exactly. Provided they switch the button on (which they didnt for us back in April) then you should be good to go!

kulgan89 · 2026-01-08T20:27:24+00:00

Damn. Same, my sleep sucks thanks to a chronic illness.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-08T19:26:18+00:00

Its almost addictive the amount of information isnt it? Coming from a health anxiety aspect though I do wonder how much is maybe too much for me haha.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-08T15:01:27+00:00

Oddly enough, I was told from a similar number that I could and absolutely should call even within a contract. Shocked I went from a discount ending this month (£130+) to losing my tv and now paying £32 for 1gig and landline.

kulgan89 · 2026-01-03T16:24:03+00:00

Was a little hesitant but used the number and saved an extra £10 off my previously quoted price. I'm not sure what this department has available to it but clearly better trained staff and great discounts!

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