The advice thread for random problems #7

[Former_Antelopee]

I'm a convert to Sho. Keeps everything cold for hours and no plastic straws on their new bottles, which I love, they've moved to metal.

I might get the Sho Newt then

 

[Former_Antelopee]

All my shoes come from FitFlop now. I've had so many foot/knee operations that I find them the most comfortable.

My feet have got wider thanks to the menopause so I had some insoles made by the NHS podiatrist and got some wider sneakers from D B Shoes which are nice and bloody comfortable!

That's good to know as I was actually also looking the other day at fit flops WORK+ High-Performance Professional Clogs. I'd seen someone on tiktok recommended them but didn't know if they'd be like crocs and I have narrow feet so didn't know if they'd be secure enough as some styles of shoes I can't wear as they fall off.

 

[Carapop]

PS I just googled, you are correct not banned in all sports. Although it is banned in some sports, probay why I know it’s banned in the sport I support

Interesting, which sport would that be and why is it banned?

 

[Chocolategoggler]

Exactly. We get regular complaints about the rats. The other issue is that feeding birds in water means the uneaten food just sinks and rots which impacts water quality. If only a couple of people a day did it, it wouldn’t be as much of a problem, but dozens of people feed every day.

Also, this is going to sound odd, but in areas where there is a high Muslim population, feeding of birds and wildlife is increased because it’s considered an act of charity with spiritual rewards so the over feeding is exacerbated.

It was actually a Muslim area and the littering was immense. Hence the screaming for the Council to do something now there were rats. In my experience Muslims are immensely clean people. It's part of their religion so vermin has an effect on them.

 

[Melian]

Best way to remove mould (it's black dots) from a plastic water bottle please?

 

[didisaythatoutloudoops]

Has anybody had any experience with banks not letting you empty your account? We've been saving in an account to pay off our mortgage, I've tried to transfer it and now they're asking for loads of stuff I don't have before they will let me withdraw any

Yes it was a right pain for me when doing an equity transfer. I ended up going into my local branch to make the arrangements in person, it's the best way to do it if you can. Unfortunately far too many people these days still end up losing their life savings to scammers and such, so I do understand why they do it - even if it is a pain!

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Does anyone have recommendations on what to use to cover up marks on a wardrobe? Most are just small ones but I noticed today a bigger one that must've been tape stuck to it that's pulled/discoloured the paint

 

[Snippysnips]

I saw someone on IG recommend these but I have no idea if they are any good

https://amzn.eu/d/06e0fqe3

I seen those but it's apple only unfortunately

 

[Rocknrolla]

Is the itch worse at night? I wouldn’t rule out scabies it can take a while for other members in household to display the symptoms

 

[Snippysnips]

I have inherited a home under an hour away from where I currently live. I would be mortgage free however it would mean moving my childs school. She is in year 6 and would be starting high school...am I going to ruin her life!?

Depends on her an how she feels with her school tbh, my folks moved us an while it was the worst thing that happened to me (lost everyone an HATED the new school) it was one of the best things for my brother so he loved it

Talk with her an see how she feels, or if she's happy with the extra journey to stay at her school, my cousin takes a 40min train to his school (he's in a football team an needs to attend the school his club is at)

 

[avabella]

I had Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU) for 6 years, looking back now it was likely caused by a virus my son had at the time. I saw a dermatologist and an immunologist. I was put on 4 x Anti Histamines dose for weeks to ‘flush it out’ didn’t work. Had to take an anti-histamine everyday, as soon as AH wears off broke out it hives. They appeared as raised lines as if an invisible cat attacked me and they were so itchy they stung. Very distracting when driving. Immunologist said my histamine response was faulty and they activated at anything. Which is why it is called Idiopathic.

Anyhow here is the crazy part. I no longer get CIU or any hives at all. It all started when I had my first covid shot (pfizer) I noticed I only needed an AH every other day. After my second pfizer shot I only needed to take an AH every 3-4 days. My third shot I reduced taking an AH to once or twice a month, and after my 4th and final shot I was only needing AH a few times a year!!! I now no longer get hives. I would love to know if any other CIU sufferers also had the same experience.

I wonder because mine was activated by a virus it was killed by the covid vax. I have heard that it can come on in pregnancy because of hormones. So there are probably other ways it was activated too, food allergy etc..

You asked if it was auto immune and yes it is, apparently a lot of sufferers also have Thyriod issues, hashimoto, I don’t but it is in my family.

This is really interesting. I had sudden onset of urticaria after my second child was born and anti histamines just didn’t touch it. It eventually went away but it took a good few months. I’ve always wondered if I have thyroid issues but all tests come back’normal’.

 

[Former_Antelopee]

Don't really know where to ask this question anyone have recommendations for a good water bottle that'll keep drinks cold?

 

[Melian]

Is there anything stronger than paracetamol that I can buy OTC for period pain please? Not ibuprofen as no one will sell that to me as soon as I mention I have asthma

 

[Kim Mild]

Did anyone else get a Our Future Health letter through the post about some study they are doing? If you did, are you going to sign up to do it ?

 

[Ivegone]

Toothpaste

Does it sting though I'm a wimp

 

[Serene Serena]

Someone near me has a sign on their drive saying "No dog fowling" and apart from the typo - I have chickens and I don't want dogs anywhere near them - it works. I would go for that option rather than expensive lion poo.

 

[Mamacita]

Can you use those little round poison traps? We had ants in our old house in the kitchen and I put them under the cupboards, behind the plinths and within a day or 2 the problem was gone. We have dogs and they couldnt get to them there. I did put one by the back door too and just made sure I watched them outside - they didnt bother with it

I saw a post yesterday for the garden but sure it can be used inside, a spray bottle 50% white vinegar and 50% water keeps ants, bugs and cats away. Ive trialled it around the raised beds today. Could be worth a try along skirting boards?

Are these the ones with poison they take back to their nest? Do you have a brand to recommend?

Thanks will have to try vinegar!

 

[Candytuft]

Is that what they said? I live on the 1st floor

Yes, it was in the terms of delivery. I'm sure. They might have changed the rules I guess.
I could be wrong of course. I will try ao.com this week when the bins have been emptied. It's full of my food and more to put in.

 

[cowtastrophe]

I'm not going to be reporting the weed smoking. I know from experience of repeatedly reporting drug dealing that the police don't give a toss. Besides, I genuinely don't want to fall out with my neighbours, I just think she's being a bit unreasonable.