I totally get what you mean! It was so frustrating. It would be better if there was a way to reset certain lessons without having to delete the course, but there currently isn't a way to do that AFAIK. I've started trying out LingoDeer instead, but it has limited free lessons

I think it is, but I'll have to check their shipping policy. The problem is we get high import taxes on electronics. The Ajazz brand looked promising with good reviews, but very limited stock locally

Looking for something around the R1000/$50 mark. A friend recommended Ajazz but they have really limited stock in South Africa

AfricaCheck does this in Africa, especially with stuff spread through WhatsApp and on social media. They also have a guide on checking for AI generated content, but I imagine it should be updated for the latest tools: africacheck.org/fact-checks/...

How was the movie?

Yup, started watching tonight!

Ooo didn't know it was out. Gonna see if it's on my streaming services. Currently watching Black Mirror Season 7

Yeah I've heard it's difficult to get referrals, especially for mental health conditions and neurodevelopmental conditions. My ADHD and autism screening processes were so quick and I have a specific psychiatrist I see. But then the downside is how expensive medical aid and medicine is

People going on about Starlink when satellite solutions already exist here. The only way poor communities would be able to access the internet from satellites would be if they were heavily subsidised by private or public companies. And it looks like govt is leveraging mostly 4G to connect rural ppl

I'm glad you have a support system. Disability grants here are about R2500 (£107) per month, which wouldn't even cover my medicine costs. My Aimovig is only available through a specialist pharmacy and medical aid doesn't pay, and that alone is R6000 (£258)

Yeah it's really difficult to work with it. I've been freelancing since 2017 and whenever I do full time work I get migraines and my fibro symptoms become really difficult to manage. Are you able to apply for disability grants? My friend in Norway gets a grant for her fibro

I think they're separate to my fibro but related to the central nervous system sensitization that contributes to both. I'm sorry to hear you've struggled to access the pain clinic. I use private healthcare in ZA so it's a bit easier to get treatment, but there are fewer migraine meds available

It's so frikkin difficult managing two painful conditions and the comorbidities that come with, I really empathise. I was diagnosed 14 years ago with fibro and was really hoping we'd have more solutions by now. My migraines started around 2022.

It could also be worth looking into an alternative to codeine that has less side effects. Palexia has very few side effects for me (much less than Tramadol), but it's quite strong and you develop a tolerance. I might look into nerve blocks this year to try get my pain more under control.

Have you looked at the potential that you're experiencing rebound headaches? It's possible when you use painkillers daily. The highest risk is opioids, but it also applies to things like naproxen. My neurologist thought that was the case with me (I'm on Naproxen (Vimovo) and Palexia.

When I was on topiramate I had worse brain fog and pins and needles, and beta blockers made me really fatigued. But the main reason I failed most of the meds is because they wouldn't reduce the migraine frequency by much. Had a 2 month intractable migraine while switching meds

For Aimovig, not really. You have to watch out for constipation though because it's the main side effect. For Trepiline 25mg, weight gain and daytime sleepiness. Otherwise no significant side effects.