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[Noises] (Acting recommendations or pov’s so you know where in the story you’re at) {how to pronounce}
Everytime you see a space
is a new paragraph.
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POV of VA: it's a normal consultation day, when a pretty patient arrives for a checkup... she's healthy...or is she?
Characters personality: you're a good and kind doctor, a bit funny sometimes and with a light-hearted personality.
Begins script:
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(You're ending a consultation) Ok, so just take the pills, and stay off those flowers ok?
(Funny) I know, you wanted to surprise your wife, but next time.....maybe a box of chocolates? (Giggle)
Alright... Take care.
[Door closes]
[Keyboard]
(Thinking out loud) Alright.... This goes here and ...perfect, that note is done.
(Asking your assitant) Anna?................ Send in my next patient please. Thank you.
Umm..how many more do I have for today?
(Rethoric) 2 more including this one?
(Tired) Great, I'm so tired.
Thanks Anna.
[Door closes]
(Ugh mocking) (Sigh) Today's been such a slow day...I mean, who on earth buys a huge bouquet of roses when they have such a strong pollen allergy... seriously (giggle)
[Door knock]
Come in....
(Soon as your new patient arrives you're blown away by her beauty)
(Professionally nice but blown away) Hello, I'm Dr (insert asmrtist name) and you are...?
(Reverb thoughts) Wow she's so beautiful...
(Reverb pep talk) Can it (insert asmrtist name) she's a patient you can't afford to think like that. Be professional!
(End of reverb)
(Coming back to reality) Oh umm...pleased to meet you.
Take a seat please.
[For the whole interview question part you can add a soothing keyboard sound on the back if you'd like, like you're taking notes]
(Professionally nice) So...tell me, What brings you here today?
(Rethoric) Oh, so you got a new health insurance and they gave you a free checkup at this hospital?
(Nice) Ok. yeah, it's always good to get a checkup every once in a while.
Which health insurance company did you hire?
Yeah, their health plan is very complete.
Do you have any current symptoms of any kind?
(Rethoric) Small seasonal allergy?
(Giggling) Yeah, that's very common this days, tell me about it (giggle)
Any medication you're taking for it?
(Sounds logical) Oh, that's the standard.
Any other medications?
(Rethoric) Occasional aspirin for a headache?
Ok.. that's fine.
Any relevant medical history?
(Rethoric) You got your appendix out when you were 12? Ok...
And..no chronic diseases?
Glad to hear.
Diseases in the family? Cancer, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, anything relevant?
(Rethoric) Oh, your grandpa died from colon cancer 2 years ago?
(Sorry) Oh, sorry to hear.
And...how old are you?
(Giggle) I know, as a man it's never easy to ask that question, but as doctor I have to.
When was the last time you went to the doctor?
(Shocked) 2 years ago?!?!
Remember it's always good to see the doctor once a year. So I'm glad you're here now. (Seeth smile)
(Starting the physical examination) (End keyboard sounds)
(Always be calm, you want to inspire confidence to the listenepatient that there's nothing to worry about)
(Professionally nice) Alright. So I would like to start by assessing your vitals. I'm gonna check your pulse and then take your blood pressure...is that ok?
Alright... Just gonna get a feel here in your wrist...
(Wait a sec)
80... You're pulse is fine
If you would lend me your arm please, just gonna wrap the pressure cuff around.....
Alright...just relax.....you may feel some pressure while I take the measurement.
[Pressure cuff sound inflate and deflate]
75/110...
(Rethoric) Low?....
(Confident) Not really... it's said 80/120 is the standard, but it really depends on the patient, medical history, the height, the weight....so for you 75/110 is fine.
I'm gonna take a listen to your heart now. Ok?
Gonna warm up the stethoscope with my hands before I start ..
(Funny nice) You know, there's nothing meaner than a cold stethoscope (giggle). So I try to avoid that with my patients.
Alright, Just breath normally..
(Listening attentively) mmm....ok....
Could you squeeze both your hands really tight for me?, I'm gonna take another listen.
(You keep listening) mmm
Ok, relax...
Everything sounds normal.
Now I'm gonna listen to your lungs ok?
(Do not breath along you're listening) Take a deep breath for me...in ..........and out.......
Once more please...in......and out ....
Again.....in.......and out....
Last one.....in.....aaand out ....
Alright...it all sounds fine there.
Now, I'd like you lay down in the examination table so I can assess your abdomen ok?..
Alright.
There we go.
Now, I'm gonna lift up your shirt slightly, is that ok?
Ok ..
You said you haven't had any recent abdominal symptoms right?
Ok.
I'm gonna take a listen to your abdomen then..
Now, it may take some time for vowel sounds to appear, but that's normal, so you have nothing to worry about.
(Wait a few sec)
Ok, everything sounds fine.
Now I'm gonna do some percussion, this mainly requires me tapping around your abdomen to asses dullness ok?
Alright.
[You may include the abdominal percussion sounds if you'd like]
(Thinking aloud) (Something sounds a bit off but you don't wanna raise any alarms) Hmm...
Ok..
Now I'd like to palpate around your abdomen to check everything is fine...is that ok?
Ok..... Gonna start pressing here on the top center, any pain there?...people with reflux or heart burn tend to have pain around that area...
Nothing? Good.
Now pressing here on the right side...no pain?
Good.
Any pain or tenderness here on the lower area?....no?..good
Now pressing here on the left side.
(You feel a small-medium mass like 2 in big on that area and get concerned)
(Concerned) Hmmmmm.....hmmmm....
(Concerned) Any pain when I press here?
(Rethoric concerned) No?
Hmmm..
I'm gonna press a little deeper...
(Concerned) No pain when I press deeper?
Hmmmm
(Rethoric) What's wrong?
(Talking while feeling around) I'm feeling something here....
Feels like a small mass, a bit hard....
(Thinking out loud) It feels a bit irregular..hmmm
If you have any discomfort I need you to tell me please..
(She starts to stress and hyperventilate)
(Comforting) Hey hey hey, easy ok?
We don't know yet what it is... It may aswell be something simple.
Easy, I need you to calm down...
You're breathing to fast and that's gonna make you dizzy....
Deep breaths.....breath with me...in.....and out......in.....and out .....
That's it.....
(Professional) I'm gonna palpate one more time, I need you to stay calm please.
(Thinking out loud) Hmmmmm...ok.
Let's get back to the desk so we can discuss the next step.
(Wait a sec)
(Back at the desk)
(Calming her) Now I'd like to get you an ultrasound...
(She panics) Don't panic .. it's a painless procedure... And from there we'll know what's next ok?
(Rethoric) What could it be?
I don't want to jump into conclusions yet.
(Nice comforting worried) Just try to stay calm please.
Let me write you a prescription...
(Reverb thoughts concerned) I'm really worried about her...I do not like at all how that mass feels.
(Reverb feeling sorry for her) She looks so worried and no wonder....
(Reverb) Maybe I could get her that ultrasound after my last patient... I'm so tired though....I was supposed to go home and relax a bit. But poor lady..
(Rethoric) (Seeth) Curse your oversized heart (insert asmrtist name), ugh! Alright....
(End of Reverb)
(Thinking) Ummmm....
(Being nice) Look, I have only one more patient after you... If you'd like to wait... I could take you to the ultrasound room after and get the procedure done...
(Rethoric) Is it late for me?
(Lying to be nice) Nah, I was gonna do some paperwork after, but I can always do it tomorrow, so don't worry.
(Comforting) Hey, look at me....worrying is not gonna help... It could still be something benign..... so try to stay calm please?
Thanks.
(Calling your assistant) Anna?!
She's gonna wait in the waiting room until after the next patient.....
Could you please give her a tea with some honey?
Thanks.
Oh and, send in the last patient please.
(Talking to the patient again) Drink it please...the honey will prevent your pressure from falling after all that stress.
Alright.
(Voice fades away) Come in please....Hi, I'm doctor (insert asmrtist name).....

Full article here:
https://sharylattkisson.com/2016/11/what-the-news-isnt-saying-about-vaccine-autism-studies/
A Small Sampling
Many of the studies have common themes regarding a subset of susceptible children with immunity issues who, when faced with various vaccine challenges, end up with brain damage described as autism.
“Permanent brain damage” is an acknowledged, rare side effect of vaccines; there’s no dispute in that arena. The question is whether the specific form of autism brain injury after vaccination is in any way related to vaccination.
So what are a few of these published studies supporting a possible link between vaccines and autism?
As far back as 1998, a serology study by the College of Pharmacy at University of Michigan supported the hypothesis that an autoimmune response from the live measles virus in MMR vaccine “may play a causal role in autism.” (Nothing to see here, say the critics, that study is old.)
In 2002, a Utah State University study found that “an inappropriate antibody response to MMR [vaccine], specifically the measles component thereof, might be related to pathogenesis of autism.” (“Flawed and non-replicable,” insist the propagandists.)
Also in 2002, the Autism Research Institute in San Diego looked at a combination of vaccine factors. Scientists found the mercury preservative thimerosal used in some vaccines (such as flu shots) could depress a baby’s immunity. That could make him susceptible to chronic measles infection of the gut when he gets MMR vaccine, which contains live measles virus. (The bloggers say it’s an old study, and that other studies contradict it.)
In 2006, a team of microbiologists in Cairo, Egypt concluded, “deficient immune response to measles, mumps and rubella vaccine antigens might be associated with autism, as a leading cause or a resulting event.”
A 2007 study found statistically significant evidence suggesting that boys who got the triple series Hepatitis B vaccine when it contained thimerosal were “more susceptible to developmental disability” than unvaccinated boys.
Similarly, a 5-year study of 79,000 children by the same institution found boys given Hepatitis B vaccine at birth had a three times increased risk for autism than boys vaccinated later or not at all. Nonwhite boys were at greatest risk. (“Weak study,” say the critics.)
A 2009 study in The Journal of Child Neurology found a major flaw in a widely-cited study that claimed no link between thimerosal in vaccines and autism. Their analysis found that “the original p value was in error and that a significant relation does exist between the blood levels of mercury and diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder.”
[quote]The researchers noted, “Like the link between aspirin and heart attack, even a small effect can have major health implications. If there is any link between autism and mercury, it is absolutely crucial that the first reports of the question are not falsely stating that no link occurs.”[/quote] (Critics: the study is not to be believed.)
A 2010 rat study by the Polish Academy of Sciences suggested “likely involvement” of thimerosal in vaccines (such as flu shots) “in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.” (The critics dismiss rat studies.)
In 2010, a pilot study in Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis found that infant monkeys given the 1990’s recommended pediatric vaccine regimen showed important brain changes warranting “additional research into the potential impact of an interaction between the MMR and thimerosal-containing vaccines on brain structure and function.”
A study from Japan’s Kinki University in 2010 supported “the possible biological plausibility for how low-dose exposure to mercury from thimerosal-containing vaccines may be associated with autism.”
A 2011 study from Australia’s Swinburne University supported the hypothesis that sensitivity to mercury, such as thimerosal in flu shots, may be a genetic risk factor for autism. (Critics call the study “strange” with “logical hurdles.”)
A Journal of Immunotoxicology review in 2011 by a former pharmaceutical company senior scientist concluded autism could result from more than one cause including encephalitis (brain damage) following vaccination. (Critics say she reviewed “debunked and fringe” science.)
In 2011, City University of New York correlated autism prevalence with increased childhood vaccine uptake. “Although mercury has been removed from many vaccines, other culprits may link vaccines to autism,” said the study’s lead author. (To critics, it’s “junk science.”)
A University of British Columbia study in 2011 that found “the correlation between Aluminum [an adjuvant] in vaccines and [autism] may be causal.” (More “junk science,” say the propagandists.)
A 2011 rat study out of Warsaw, Poland found thimerosal in vaccines given at a young age could contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders. (Proves nothing, say critics.)
A Chinese study in 2012 suggested that febrile seizures (an acknowledged side effect of some vaccines) and family history of neuropsychiatric disorders correlate with autistic regression.
A 2012 study from the Neurochemistry Research Marie Curie Chairs Program in Poland found that newborn exposure to vaccines with thimerosal (such as flu shots) might cause glutamate-related brain injuries.
In 2013, neurosurgeons at the Methodist Neurological Institute found that children with mild mitochondrial defect may be highly susceptible to toxins like the vaccine preservative thimerosal found in vaccines such as flu shots. (“Too small” of a study, say the critics.)
In 2016, Frontiers published a survey of vaccinated vs. unvaccinated children. The vaccinated had a higher rate of allergies and NDD (neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism) than the unvaccinated. Vaccination, but not preterm birth, remained significantly associated with NDD after controlling for other factors. However, preterm birth combined with vaccination was associated with an apparent synergistic increase in the odds of NDD.
Then, there’s a 2004 Columbia University study presented at the Institute of Medicine. It found that mice predisposed for genetic autoimmune disorder developed autistic-like behavior after receiving mercury-containing vaccines. (Critics say that’s not proof, and the work was not replicable.)
There’s Dr. William Thompson, the current CDC senior scientist who has come forward with an extraordinary statement to say that he and his agency have engaged in long term efforts to obscure a study’s significant link between vaccines and autism, heightened in African Americans boys. (The CDC says the data changes made were for legitimate reasons.)
There’s the current CDC immunization safety director who acknowledged to me that it’s possible vaccines may rarely trigger autism in children who are biologically or genetically susceptible to vaccine injury.
There’s the case of Hannah Poling, in which the government secretly admitted multiple vaccines given in one day triggered her brain injuries, including autism, then paid a multi-million dollar settlement, and had the case sealed from the prying public eyes under a confidentiality order.
There was the former head of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Bernadine Healy, who stoked her peers’ ire by publicly stating that the vaccine-autism link was not a “myth” as so many tried to claim. She disclosed that her colleagues at the Institute of Medicine did not wish to investigate the possible link because they feared the impact it would have on the vaccination program.
There’s former CDC researcher Poul Thorsen, whose studies dispelled a vaccine autism link. He’s now a “most wanted fugitive” after being charged with 13 counts of wire fraud and nine counts of money laundering for allegedly using CDC grants of tax dollars to buy a house and cars for himself.
And there are the former scientists from Merck, maker of the MMR vaccine in question, who have turned into whistleblowers and accuse their company of committing vaccine fraud.

OK, I’m not here to push anyone to go past their limit and I truly believe in resting, but I would really like to hear from people who at some point decided to stop resting and have been successful at improving their condition by pushing past the pain & fatigue
TLDR: cannabis has allowed me to push harder and I’m seeing slow continuous overall improvements (in conjunction w pacing, diet, supplements, etc)
I’ve been mildly sick since Covid infection in 2022 but after reinfection late in 2023, the long covid symptoms became pretty severe and unmanageable. I’ve always been a “mind over matter” kind of person which I believe is a toxic trauma response in many situations lol but when it came to my career, and my health and physical well-being, it worked in the past.
In February of this year, I got really tired of being sick and started down the rabbit hole of Reddit Covid groups. I’ve tried many supplements, addressed allergies, tested my Microbiome, Dealing with mold in my home, and recently a low histamine diet. I also got that pacing app called Visible, which helped IMMENSELY. I couldn’t keep gaslighting myself about which days I needed to rest and I really like having data to look at.
So, with all of these tools, I really truly believe I raised my baseline where I have three-ish days a week where I feel pretty normal, and the rest of the days I am dealing with brain fog, memory issues, joint pain, muscle pain, and weakness, and dizziness, numbness, lightheaded. But almost every day there’s a 3 to 4 hour window where I can be productive in a way that feels normal. on the bad days by the end of that, my pain is so flared up that I usually have to crash out pretty hard.
My latest solution is to be high on cannabis all the time.(( I’m not suggesting anyone do anything illegal or that is bad for them or to use in an addictive manner. I live in a state where it’s legal and very commonly used & I skip days to keep a tolerance. )) Being high all the time gives me another 3 to 4 hours of productivity a day sometimes physical sometimes mental. I have to kind of split it up. But because the cannabis edibles put me in a good mood and really minimize my pain I feel like now I’m able to increase my tolerance to regular activities and some exercise.
I’ve read so many accounts of people pushing past PEM, and to push more physical activity their bodies only to eventually crash in a severe way.(I experience PEM btw) I tried resting for a few months and it just got so sad/ boring and I felt like my symptoms flatlined. I’m not willing to rest like that anymore unless I absolutely have to So I’m using what little resources I have to just be stoned and push through with the hope that the increased tolerance for moving about and working won’t throw me into a bedridden crash eventually
I’m curious to hear from people who moved past a resting phase and then powered through and actually got better not worse.
I hope I don’t have to be stoned like this for long, because it is very hard to connect with regular people from the stoner mindset, and there are definitely increased memory issues. I tried to get my doctor to give me low-dose naltrexone, but they act like I’m a heroin addict every time I ask for. Tylenol, aspirin, plain cbd have not really worked for me ever, and I’m not interested in any other type of painkillers. I’m pretty sure I’ve tried everything (aside from a few 💰 interventions that aren’t covered by insurance and seem like a long shot. )
Anyway, I’m hoping that my improvements stick. I’ve been going for more walks and even did a yoga class recently. I’m feeling like a slow upward trajectory is continuing.

I'm a 23 y/o female, 130lbs, no known conditions, I take Zoloft and a Xyzal allergy pill daily, I also have the nuva ring and take ubrelvy for migraines. Which I get quite often, so I'm probably take that at least once every other week maybe. Also, am prescribed medical marijuana but I don't smoke cigarettes or nicotine.
Anyways, I think I'm an alcoholic. I don't get black out drunk or drinking a 5th of hard liquor every day but most nights I have 2-3 hard seltzers after work. I've probably been doing this since I turned 21. Even before that my parents would buy my groceries and also get me a 12 pack of seltzers to take to my apartment. Come to think of it, even before I moved out at 20, I would keep trulys in my bedroom mini fridge and drink them in my bedroom. Lately, work has been causing me a lot of stress, so sometimes Ive also been having one on my lunch break.
There are times where I go a few days without drinking but I definitely drink more days than not. I just want to know how much damage is this doing to my liver? And if I continued down this path, whats the likelihood of me dying from Cirrhosis.
Edit: I wanted to add to since I suffered from migraines since I was maybe 12, I've also taken many Tylenol, Advils, Excedrin migraines extra strength and any other kinds of ibuprofen, aspirin, or Acetaminophens you can probably think of in my life time.

I don't know what is happening, when I was diagnosed with ADHD, I was prescribed methylphenidate in a low dose and it worked wonderfully, after 1 year of use I started to feel the side effects in a stronger way and the effectiveness of the medicine was out of proportion. control, there are days when the medicine works very well and others when it doesn't, in addition to the side effects being very strong.
I stopped for 1 month and started taking it again but it's still the same thing. I keep hearing a buzzing sound and have very severe headaches that only go away with aspirin, as well as dry, red and itchy eyes as if I had an allergy.
I don't know what could be happening, my sleep is regulated, I'm hydrating well However, my stomach hasn't felt very good lately, I don't know if it could be related, but I'm seriously thinking about stopping this medication and trying something lighter that doesn't cause so many side effects, as I'm afraid of increasing my dependence or worsening these symptoms. I'll check with the doctor, maybe some off-label medication, but the doctor is the one who will say that.
Has anyone gone through something similar?

Hey there,
I just had my full blood count checked routinely, and everything was fine apart from rather significantly raised eosinophils. I’m obviously paranoid now (any excuse to get anxious 🙄 apologies!) cause I have been doing so well on Cimzia for the past 8 months, and I’m hoping it’s not related to that…?
I know it can be associated with allergies and I have a tonne of them! I’d also had the blood drawn when I had JUST come out of a 5 day migraine that I’d taken triptans and waaaay too much aspirin for…so I’m hoping it might be that!?
Has this happened to anyone else? Is this common with AI issues? What else could it mean? 🤣
Sorry for all the questions! As it stands, I’m not seeing my rheumatologist until October. I left a message on the nurse line for an unrelated issue today, but the wait for a call back is over two weeks at present.
Thanks a lot for any insight anyone can give!

Alright I’ve had the itch multiple times in my life, my brother and father also get it(is it genetic idk)! I am an ED nurse but this is just my personal methods for the madness. Mine usually comes on within 24 hours of burning.
ANYTIME YOU THINK ANY OF THESE THOUGHTS START PREVENTATIVELY CARING FOR YOUR BURN!
*”Oh damn I got burned today” *”Ouch that is going to hurt tomorrow” *”Oh no this is going to peel” *”WTF I wore sunscreen.” *”I wasn’t even out that long”
Key is to know your body. If you normally get the itch on your chest and have a bad burn on your chest than take precautions.
I get the burn on my shoulders and back. So for my birthday (March 16th) I went to Florida and I wore sunscreen but I didn’t wear enough and my back was a deep red when I got back to my friends house.
PREVENTATIVE CARE
-start taking an antihistamine ASAP I simply took an allergy pill (certrizine)-people recommend taking Benadryl to create a tolerance and to see how your body reacts to Benadryl (some people have what is called a paroxysmal reaction and become irritated and all jacked up on Benadryl when you normally are suppose to feel sleepy) — so if you need to know how your body reacts on Benny take benny —otherwise rock a long acting 12-24 Hr allergy pill - this ensures the medication is working around the clock even when you are sleeping!
-immediately shower and do slightly warm to open those pores back up. They are all trapped with all this heat and all this dirt inside them as well. Then aloe & teatree oil mix to help the burn initially. These are natural burn remedies and will help!
-A&D cream after the aloe. Keep in mind A& D cream is a petroleum based product and is meant to hold products in not allow your body to expel them out. This will be important in allowing the aloe and the tea tree to get absorbed efficiently. Also many people have sworn by this cream during the itch but it is followed by excruciating pain so do it before the itch even starts to help with skin recovery!
-take 600mg of ibuprofen or another NSAID (aspirin, naproxen, etc) every 6 hours.
-I also only showered that one time in the beginning then I did last night at 72 hours but I didn’t want to dehydrate my skin -unsure if this part is important or not!
I got severely burned and I did all of this and I have not had the itch. It has little sharp stabs here and there but as long as I pray to God and breathe and chill out and stop freaking then it subsides. I am post 72 hours and i feel slightly itchy but nothing like the HI just more dry sad burned skin itch- WHICH IS 1000% doable!!!! I’ve had this itch too many times and this was a classic case to get the itch flare up, my back was fried to a crisp and that alone is what does it for me. I will never know if I would’ve gotten it without these remedies or not but I didn’t get it and it presented like every other time so!!! Give it a shot as we enter these summer months and lemme know if this works for you too!!!
If you get the itch?
I suggest Benadryl around the clock. Pepcid is another antihistamine and you should take this in conjunction with the Benadryl. And take Advil to help with inflammation. And if needed take Tylenol as your body is going to be hot fighting essentially this allergic response to the sun. Read the boxes prior to dosing!
Non med: hot shower for immediate pain relief(May cause worsening dry skin down the line) and lidocaine spray to numb your back for a little. I will say nothing topical (besides the hot shower) has ever worked as effectively as the medication for me. But people say peppermint and lidocaine spray! A&D is by far the best because it’s actually going to promote healing not just treat the symptoms!

I have someone close (M) to me who has a severe allergy to Aspirin. So severe, their heart stopped, they coded, and were told never to take it again. They avoid aspirin and aspirin related items.
Recently they were told they need stents during a heart cath, but they wouldn't put them in without them having Aspirin. They take Brilinta, and are able to take other drugs to assist with blood thinning. Doctors said they they would put them on micro doses to develop tolerance for Aspirin.
M is afraid of the microdoses, because the drug literally killed them before. Is this normal to want to microdose on Aspirin versus using other drugs? Is building a tolerance super dangerous? Is Aspirin THAT important?
Even if you can only answer a portion of the questions, please answer what you can, thank you.
68M, 5'5 175, Hispanic, Allergic to Aspirin but doctor says he must take Aspirin to receive it. Note he has previously had stents in an emergency situation with out it. No recc drugs, drinking, or smoking.

37F Asian, 5'6, 150 lbs, non smoker.
Known allergies: ibuprofen, mefanamic acid, aspirin, and paracetamol.
Since my late teens, I've always had an allergic reaction to said meds. The allergic reactions would give me swollen eyes, lips, and a runny nose. I would take antihistamines and wait for the swollen eyes to subside, usually within 24-36 hrs. So I just stopped taking meds and whenever I had a feveheadache/migraine, I'd just bear it until it went away.
Last 2022, my migraines started getting worse (triggered by looking at my laptop for a long time) so I talked to an allergologist hoping he could recommend medicine that I could take for my migraines.
He explained I might be reacting to a dye or pigment in most OTC meds. He then gave me a prescription for:

Alvedon (paracetamol) for fever
celecoxib for my migraine/pain
bilastine for colds

He then told me to only take celecoxib when the migraines/pain become too unbearable because it's quite strong. I also noticed everytime I took Celecoxib, I would have bad stomach aches even when taking with a full meal. So what I ended up doing instead was taking 2 Alvedon paracetamol tablets (total of 1000 mg) everytime I feel a migraine coming.
I've taken said meds and everything was OK. No allergic reactions whatsoever. Until this afternoon when I was having another bad migraine attack, I took 2 Alvedon tablets, so total of 1000 mg. After 3 hours, my left eye started to become itchy until it became puffy and swollen again. I already took bilastine and I'm waiting for the puffiness to subside.
I don't understand how come I was able to take the same Alvedon paracetamol (1000 mg) before with no allergic reactions but now I suddenly have a negative reaction to it.
Is there a way to stop being hypersensitive? Or what other meds can I take for headaches that's not as strong as Celacoxib? What can I take for fevers now that I'm also reacting to Alvedon?
I can't go back to my old allergologist because I've migrated to a new country and I'm still sorting out my registration for my GP.

My 15 year old has had allergies and been on meds since he was 3. He's on injections now, but his symptoms kind of flare up a few times a year and make him feel sick for several days- sometimes a couple of weeks. This time around (started mid-January) he was diagnosed with a sinus infection and after two rounds of antibiotics and steroids over about a month, he was finally starting to feel like his symptoms were clearing (headache and sinus pressure on and off, constant nausea, congestion for the first while). Then he started having a constant sinus pressure/headache. We have been to the allergy doctor, ER, ENT, and primary doctor. He had a CT which both the ER doc and ENT told us looked clear and no issues in his sinuses that would be causing what he is feeling. So they're saying it must be a (sudden onset?) migraine/headache. We have an appointment with a Neurologist at the end of the month but in the meantime, none of the doctors seem to want to help with his pain. The ER doctor (5 days into this constant headache) told us to alternate Tylenol and Advil, which we were already doing. We've also tried all the combinations of Tylenol, aspirin, caffeine, etc (excedrin migraine/tension/etc). His dad got migraines before being diagnosed/medicated for hypertension and Goody's powder (excedrin migraine in powder form) normally worked for his. We've tried hydration, potassium, cold caps, naps, time off of screens. We got his eyes checked the day after the ER and new updated prescription glasses made the following day. All of these things might somewhat dull the pain temporarily, but nothing stops the headache altogether. We're out of ideas and frustrated that what he feels is sinus pain is being written off as a headache, but pain meds aren't helping at all. And again, this is DAY 15. He has had occasional headaches in the past, and like I said they were on and off for the first month of this, but we've always linked them to his allergies and they didn't really present with additional migraine symptoms like auras, sensitivity to light, nausea, etc. This one is all in the front with nausea but no vomiting and only slight aversion to sound when it gets worse, but no other symptoms that would suggest a migraine. Any advice or help, especially if you experienced something this long would be helpful. We're just trying to figure out how to ease his pain while waiting for the Neurologist. I get why his doctors are hesitant to throw out pain meds, but aren't there non-narcotic/habit forming meds for migraines? I'm just at a loss about how to help him. He's missed a lot of school.

Hopefully this post is acceptable, even though I am currently not sick. I am attempting to compile a list of all of the over the counter medications the average person should have for potential illness, allergies, and injuries. Hopefully someone in the medical field can help to answer the questions throughout, and to generally speak to what is and is not needed on this type of list. I am a single 46 year old male, but I hope this post and responses helps many people who should also stock up their medicine cabinet a bit. I also need to spend $300 in OTC money, or I lose it at the end of this month.
I spent hours searching online and piecing this list together. I am really trying to pay attention more to my health. I appreciate everyone who takes time to respond to any of this.
PAIN RELIEF - When do I use each and when do I avoid each?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) - Does it matter if Bayer or are they all the same?
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) - Does it make sense to have both Ibuprofen and Advil? If so, when to use and when to avoid each?
Naproxen (Aleve).
GI
Pepto Bismol - It seems best to use when many stomach symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, acid reflux.
Imodium AD - Used strictly for severe diarrhea when necessary. Should it be strictly Imodium AD, or just anything with Loperamide all the same?
Acid Reflux - Omeprazole (Prilosec). Unfortunately Pepcid does nothing for me.
COLD/FLU/SINUS INFECTIONS (in addition to pain relievers)
**I know an easy mistake is that people take a pain reliever in addition to a medicine like NyQuil, Theraflu, Tylenol Cold and Flu Severe, and not realizing they are exceeding their dose of pain relief.
Cough Medicine - Robitussin or does it matter which one? Should a person have a cough syrup or just pills for symptoms?
Cough Drops - Does it matter which ones? Some say Zinc helps, others say that is a myth.
Vapor Rub - I assume Vicks or any are all pretty much the same.
Decongestants (such as pseudoephedrine) - It seems to make sense to buy this separately, and also be aware if it is in other things taken while sick.
Anything else for sore throat in addition to salt water gargle, cough drops? Maybe throat spray?
Neilmed bottles and packets for nasal irrigation. I personally prefer this way over Neti-Pot.
Expectorant - Mucinex (Guaifenesin)
Cough Suppressant - Delsym
Afrin
SHOULD I EVEN BUY THERAFLU, NYQUIL OR TYLENOL COLD AND FLU SEVERE, OR BEST TO AVOID THOSE AND JUST TREAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SYMPTOM?
ALLERGIES
Antihistamines - diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec), and Fexofenadine (Allegra). I personally prefer Zyrtec for my allergies.
Anti-Itch Cream - Hydrocortisone 1% Cream or Calamine Lotion? When use each?
Anti-Fungal Cream - clotrimazole, miconazole, or butenafine hydrochloride. When use each?
Eye Drops - Genteal Tears Preservative Free - this is what my optometrist suggested to me for dry/red eyes.
Fluticasone propionate (Flonase).
Warm Compress - Optometrist suggested using this for eyes when red. Should this just be a warm washcloth, or should I buy something specific if I might need this regularly due to allergies?
MISC.
Cracks in heels - both Aquaphor Healing Ointment and Eucerin Cream together is suggested online.
Nausea (motion sickness) - Dramamine
Burn Cream - I assume all pretty much the same and some should come in a first aid kit.
Antibiotic or antibacterial ointment - Neosporin or Bacitracin. When use each?
Laxatives - Does it matter which one?
First Aid Kit (includes many things, some that may be already listed)
Rubbing Alcohol - Recently read that 70% is often better than 91% since it does not dry as fast?
Hydrogen Peroxide
Reading Glasses - My age is finally catching up to me.
Sunscreen SPF what is suggested now days?
Aloe Vera Gel
Oral care like toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, mouthwash is surprisingly covered with my plan.
Consider multi-vitamins?
Lotion
Carmex
Insect Repellant
Hand Sanitizer
Epsom Salt
Q-tips
For sore muscles or swelling - Hot Pad and Cold Pad. Any specific ones out there?
Anything else?

Moving into a new apartment can be a stressful process, especially when it comes to organizing and packing all of your belongings. That’s when an apartment essentials bag can come in handy. There are so many things to consider, from figuring out how to pack fragile items, to deciding what to do with all of your furniture. But with the right plan and preparation, the transition from one home to another can be much smoother.
A comprehensive moving checklist is essential, and one key element of this preparation is having a designated apartment essentials bag. This bag should be filled with all of the essential items that you will need for your first few days in your new home, such as toiletries, clothing, and important documents. Having these items easily accessible and in one place will make the transition much more manageable, giving you peace of mind knowing that you have all the essentials you need for your move. Additionally, having a designated apartment essentials bag will ensure that you have all the necessary items on hand, should any unexpected events occur during the move. This will make it easier for you to focus on the moving process and less on worrying about whether or not you have everything you need.

The Must-Have Essentials Bag

When it comes to moving, having a designated essentials bag can make all the difference. This bag should be filled with all of the essential items that you will need for your first few days in your new home, such as toiletries, clothing, and important documents. These items will be the things you will need immediately after the move, before you have a chance to unpack all of your boxes. Having these apartment essentials easily accessible and in one place will make the transition much more manageable, giving you peace of mind knowing that you have everything you need for your move.
Additionally, having a designated essentials bag will ensure that you have all the necessary items on hand, should any unexpected events occur during the move. For example, if you arrive at your new home and find that the water or electricity isn’t working yet, you’ll be able to grab your apartment essentials bag and head to a nearby hotel or friends/family’s house to wait until the issues are resolved.
It’s important to keep in mind that when packing your essentials bag, you should only include the apartment essentials and not overpack it. It should be easy to carry and transport, as you will be keeping it with you at all times, whether you’re travelling by car or by plane, so you know it will be safe and easily accessible when you reach your destination. It should also be packed in a durable and easy to identify bag such as a duffle bag or a suitcase, so it’s easy to spot among all the other boxes and bags. Having a designated essentials bag will make your move much easier, as it will ensure that you have all the essentials you need for your first few days in your new home, and that you’re able to settle in quickly and comfortably.

What to Pack Inside

When it comes to what to pack inside of your apartment essentials bag, it’s important to think about the items that you will need immediately after you move into your new home. These items should include:

Toiletries: Pack a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, and other personal hygiene items. Make sure you have enough for at least a few days so you don’t have to unpack all of your boxes looking for them.
Clothing: Pack a few changes of clothes, including at least one outfit for each day. Be sure to also pack comfortable shoes and a jacket or sweater, just in case. Don’t forget to pack an extra set of clothes for the kids as well.
Important documents: Pack important documents such as your ID, passport, social security card, and any other important papers that you may need immediately after the move. This includes things like your lease or rental agreement, insurance policies, and any other legal documents.
Medications: Pack any medications that you may need for the first few days after the move. This includes any prescription medications as well as over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin or allergy medicine.
Cash and credit/debit cards: It’s always a good idea to have some cash on hand, as well as your credit and debit cards, in case of emergencies. You never know when you might need to make an unexpected purchase or pay for a service that only takes cash.
Phone chargers and other electronic devices: Pack your phone charger, laptop charger, and any other electronic devices that you may need for the first few days after the move. This will allow you to stay connected and stay on top of any urgent issues that may arise.

It’s also important to have a small first aid kit with band-aids, gauzes, and any other necessary medicine you may need. Additionally, if you have pets, don’t forget to pack their essentials too, like food and medication.
It’s also important to pack a few snacks and bottles of water, as you may not have time to unpack the kitchen and get settled before you get hungry. Don’t forget your favorite pillow, blanket or any other comfort item that will make you feel at home as soon as you move in. When packing your apartment essentials bag, be sure to think about the items that you will need immediately after the move, and pack them in a way that is easily accessible and easy to transport. With the right essentials in your bag, you’ll be able to settle into your new home much more easily.

Additional Tips

In addition to packing the essential items listed above, there are a few other tips that can make your move a bit smoother:

Label your boxes: Label your boxes with the room they belong in and a brief description of what’s inside. This will make it much easier to unpack once you get to your new home. You can use colored tape or labels for different rooms and write the contents of each box on the label. This will save you time and energy when unpacking and make sure that everything gets to the right place.
Pack a first-night box: Pack a box with everything you’ll need for your first night in your new home, such as bedding, pajamas, and a few snacks. This way you can have a good night’s rest without having to unpack everything on the first day.
Pack a toolbox: Pack a toolbox with basic tools such as a screwdriver, hammer, and pliers. These tools will come in handy when you’re putting together furniture and hanging pictures. A toolbox will also help you to quickly resolve small issues that may arise in your new home.
Pack a cleaning supplies box: Pack a box with cleaning supplies such as a broom, mop, and cleaning products. This will come in handy when you’re cleaning your new home before you move in. This will also save you the hassle of having to go out and buy cleaning supplies when you need them.
Pack a moving day survival kit: Pack a bag with snacks, drinks, and a few entertainment options such as a book or a deck of cards. This will keep you and your family entertained during the move. This way you can keep your energy levels up and make the move a more enjoyable experience.
Take pictures: Before you start packing, take pictures of your electronics and appliances, that way you can remember how to set them up and connect them. This will save you time and hassle when you get to your new home.
Have a plan for the kids: If you have kids, make sure you have a plan for them during the move. This could include arranging for a babysitter, packing a special box for them with their favorite toys and activities, or having a family member or friend take care of them during the move.

Summary

Moving can be a stressful process, but with the right plan and preparation, you can make the transition much smoother. A comprehensive moving checklist is a must-have, including a designated essentials bag. Pack the essentials like toiletries, clothing, and important documents and additional items such as medications, cash and credit/debit cards, phone chargers, and other electronic devices. Additionally, be sure to label your boxes, pack a first-night box, a toolbox, a cleaning supplies box, and a moving day survival kit. These extra steps will help to ensure that you have everything you need for the first few days in your new home, and that you’re able to settle in quickly and comfortably. And don’t forget, when packing up your essentials bag, be sure to keep it with you at all times, whether you’re travelling by car or by plane, so you know it will be safe and easily accessible when you reach your destination. With this ultimate moving checklist, you will be able to stay organized and on top of things, making your move as stress-free as possible.

Ultimate Moving Checklist: Apartment Essentials Bag - Continued

Recently unfucked my entire life lol. I keep repeating the mantra "If I need it again later, I can just buy it". It's tough because I have a lot of financial anxiety, coming from a pretty low-income background. So a lot of these "hoarding behaviors" are a psychological mountain to overcome. But I have to remind myself that I can afford things now. I'm still not used to it. But I am so tired of overconsuming and buying things "just in case" only to realize I don't have space for them, or I already have 5. This habit started in the pandemic and now its 4 years on, so you can imagine the gargantuan MESS I was tackling. Sorry I don't have pictures, but I will paint you a picture:

Bedroom Closet
Started with my closet. I've recently lost a lot of weight. Letting go of my "big clothes" felt like a natural next step, but I'm not gonna lie—it was hard. I have this fear of "what if I regain? What if I wake up tomorrow and can't fit into anything I own?" I know its silly because it takes years to put on 80lbs. But even so, I had anxiety about it. Finally, the discomfort of the status quo outweighed the discomfort of change. Every morning was frustrating, rifling through stuff that was too big, too small, or just ugly and old. I decided to just say Fuck It and order new clothes that fit. This kickstarted my motivation to make room for the new. Bagged up all my L, XL, and XXL clothes in trash bags. Off to the donation bins! Sadly, a lot of these still had the tags on. I had bought them RIGHT before my massive weight loss journey. But I know they'll go to someone who needs them more! Once I felt how good it was to get rid of POUNDS of stuff, I was hooked.
Pantry / Kitchen
Next up was the pantry. Toss SO much expired food. I live alone and am not much of a snacker so it's hard to go through it all. Tossed a bunch of old, stained mismatched tupperware. I invested in a few plastic bins for snacks, snap-lock containers for dry ingredients, lazy susans for spices, and a can rack. BAM. It cannot get re-fucked again because everything has a designated HOME. Also, a couple of plate shelves so I can use all the shelf space without having to lift a heavy stack. This might seem like a silly little thing, but I'm short so I need to keep all of my stuff on the lower 2 shelves where I can reach it. I don't even bother putting stuff up high.
Bookshelf
Next I decided to reorganize my books. Organized by genre and author last name. I scanned them into an app too, so I know exactly how many books I have. This also made me realize how much money I wasted on books I ended up not even liking. Hopefully this will cool off my book-buying habit for a while. I literally don't have any more space for them, so if I do get new ones, I'll have to donate some.
Bathroom
Moved on to the dreaded bathroom. This one was a wake-up call. No wonder I have skin problems! All of this stuff is either expired or just grimey and probably covered in bacteria. You really need to clean your brushes at LEAST monthly or replace disposable tools like makeup sponges. And I wasn't keeping track of how often I was cleaning/replacing but it definitely wasn't monthly. I probably had $100 worth of expired makeup and skincare products. Mostly foundations that aren't my shade or don't work on my skin. Also, I tend to hoard travel sizes of items which is weird because I travel maybe once or twice a year.
Got a 2-tiered lazy susan for all my makeup. Got a bin for haircare/skincare products I still use but not daily (goes under the sink). Got soft-close metal trashcans for each bathroom to prevent odors. Organized each drawer with separators. Tossed or repurposed ratty old hand towels, and replaced with brand new ones. Also have separate bins for refill items like toilet paper, tissues, feminine hygiene products, and vitamins.
Hall Cabinets
I know, by this point, you might be thinking, "How is she STILL going?". But the closet was where I kept all my "first aid stuff". Well, going through it I realized I was missing a lot of necessities. Most of the medicines in there were expired by a few years (basics like aspirin, allergy meds, etc.). This ballooned into a whole Home Emergency Kit project. I created a more robust Shelter in Place Kit that would cover a 72-hour lockdown without powewater, as well as a basic Household First Aid Kit (for wounds, strains, bites, shock and burns).
A lot of the miscellaneous stuff from this category ended up being sentimental items and office supplies. Sentimental items I whittled down to one box. Office supplies now have a new home in the office (makes sense, right?).
Garage
Gathered all my tools (which were strewn about randomly upstairs, downstairs, and in the garage), and made a home on an empty shelf out there next to the paints. Gathered up discarded items and put them in a pile to donate. Most of this is home decor. So much junk. Just can't believe this stuff was randomly piling up in my house not even serving any purpose. Also had quite a few mismatched or broken storage tubs, so I'm tossing those. Broke down various cardboard boxes and tossed them. Next up I have to vacuum all the cobwebs out there. I know it's just a garage but I can't STAND the idea of bugs living in my garage.
Office
This one was frustrating. A year ago, I'd bought a cabinet for the office that I put together all wrong. It was an eyesore by the time I was done with it, so I stuck it in the closet. But it was taking up so much space, and just didn't provide enough drawer storage. Begrudgingly, I accepted the sunk cost and threw it away. Trust me, even Goodwill wouldn't want this thing. I butchered it. Bought a new drawecabinet combo that is EXACTLY what I needed. Right size, beautiful, well-made, and matches with my other furniture in there. All the office supplies from the hall cabinets went in here.
Currently working on un-fucking my digital space and important documents. Which is a whole different beast. Wish me luck!

Hi I am a 27 year old female 4ft 11, 165 lbs, within the last year I gained about 20lbs honestly I'm unaware how I feel as though is something to do with my health. I use to be 110-120lbs, I have a history of anorexia that lasted 9 months at age 17! I was counseled and had a nutritionist! Currently I am a smoker, I started at 23, mostly vapes, I am trying to quit! I was born with asthma. When I was 11 my lung almost collapsed from pneumonia and I was in a coma for 2-3 weeks! I made a full recovery! Currently I am taking in the morning 20 mg propranolol, 81mg baby aspirin, 50mg Topirmate, 40mg strattera, 40 protonix, 2 200mg fluconazole for now for my thrush in my esophagus, nystatin 100,000 4x daily, and adavar 250, at around 12pm I take 75mg Wellbutrin, for prn I have ubrelvy 100 mg for and ondansetron, at night it's 50mg topirmate, 10mg propranolol, 10 mg cetrizine, 15mg mirtazapine,advar 250 and 40 mg protonix. I also have an abuteral inhaler for emergencies and the dual neb! From a young age I've always dealt with asthma and allergies, as I got to my teen years I started have stomach issues and mental health, I was diagnosed IBS and BIpolar and anorexic at 17! By 21 I had high blood pressure, pulsatile tinnitus in left ear, slight hearing loss in left ear, migraines more frequently and my heart palpitating more! I lived life managing those symptoms with medications and lifestyle changes but over the course of 6 years everything went down hill! By time I was 26 I had shingles once and had my cerebral AVM diagnosed, when I turned 27 they canceled my angio due to me scoring a grade 1 on the temple Doppler for the preliminary testing for the angio, indicating a pfo, so now I'm currently waiting on the cardiologist, even though I constantly feel like my heart is beating out of my chest. In between I had another shingles outbreak in the same spot but at the same time I have my first hsv 1 outbreak on my vulva. A month later I had another hsv 1 out break but this time on my vulva, lips and throat. A week later I started bleeding a lot rectally, so I went to the GI doc and I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy! They diagnosed me with gastritis, thrush, esophagitis a duodenum polyp and internal hemorrhoids. After the biopsy's came back the polyp indicated mild fibrosis and dilated glands! I'm still experiencing issues like being constipated and heart burn even after everything and my doctors are not doing much to help me! I feel as tho somehow everything may be related! I feel dizzy and fatigued often, I have random chronic pain everywhere! I just wish I understood what is going on with my body! Can someone help me understand please?

I had an anaphylactic reaction to toradol years ago in an ER, and recently learned that COVID has messed up my liver, so now no Tylenol. Is ibuprofen safe to take OTC for mild pain with the toradol allergy? Or aspirin? What are my options? I’m unsure since they’re all NSAIDS.

Does anyone know what could be causing these nerve issues in my legs?
Two years ago after a muscle strain from online driving school I developed pinched nerves in several locations, they went away on their own although one of the pinched nerves which was causing numbness and tingling in the front of my left leg never went away, it was probably the worst one because when this was happening I went to a chiropractor who flared it up really badly from massaging my already strained back which I’m guessing made the injury worse and increased the pinched nerve sensations I had to go to the ER because it was burning and creating twitching and weakness in that leg. After that and doctors telling me that my symptoms have no cause and it’s probably just anxiety, I ignored my symptoms even though they persisted in my left leg… numbness, tingling, twitching, a cold feeling, burning, when I sit to drive my pinky toes fall asleep and more…. After two years of ignoring my symptoms I began to go see a chiropractor thinking it would help but unfortunately I stepped into the clinic only a day after I had strained a muscle in my groin from the gym and a heavy leg workout, and similar to what happened two years ago the chiropractor massaged and tried to release the strain in my groin which caused a very bad flare up of the injury and all the pinched nerve sensations I was feeling in my leg, the strain was so bad and I was feeling it in my lower back butt groin hip and front of my hip the symptoms were weakness, burning, twitching and numbness and tingling in my left leg going all the way down to my foot in different areas, i even started feeling pressure in the front of my ankle and feel a weird tapping sensation like i’m lifting the front of my left foot less than the other one, i ended up in the ER when I realized what I was experiencing was muscle weakness, as I recovered my leg was significantly heavy and harder to move and do certain motions and eventually my right leg began to experience similiar symptoms but much more mild and less frequent like twitching, numbness, tingling but sometimes i will get a burning ticklish pain flare up in the upper area near my hip of my right leg which caused a weak feeling in the muscle similiar to DOMS, but it went away. With rest, hot baths, muscle relaxant my symptoms do improve, but the muscle weakness and that tapping feeling in my foot is still present, it has still not fully gone away. The other day I went to a massage therapist because I was thinking this is caused by tight muscles and she flared it up again too, causing that burning weakness ticklish feeling in my left leg and also now when I sit to drive my pinky toe and the toe beside it start to fall asleep, I took aspirin and the muscle relaxant (cyclobenzaprine) to try to reduce the flare up and also did cold baths these past two days to relieve the inflammation and prevent any more damage to my nerves as much as possible but now I notice that the significant DOM like weakness in my knee is present again. I rested for two days after this recent flare up and thought I could get back to normal life since school has started for me and just moving some laundry and being more active and driving around 2 hours (1hr there and back) caused a flare up. This all is taking a really large mental toll on me because doctors cannot seem to figure out what’s going on or haven’t given me a solid answer and two years ago constantly being gaslit by doctors telling me the pain isn’t real and that I’m just having anxiety symptoms was really hard to deal with too. The symptoms like the numbness tingling etc. all get worse when I sit and recently I haven’t even been able to tolerate sitting for large periods, driving for 1 hour straight causes a significant flare up for me. The symptoms also get worse when i’m in certain positions laying down anything really that puts pressure on my hips. I have an anxiety disorder so it’s been really hard to handle my anxiety regarding this but I know 100% that what i’m experiencing isn’t anxiety. I have had MRI’s of my spine and hips done, x-ray’s too which all have come back clear i have some minor bulging discs in my lower back but nothing that is pinching any nerves and have gone to physiotherapists, chiro’s, massage therapists who don’t seem to have any clue what’s going on. When this all flared up two years ago I even had an appointment with a neurologist who I’m pretty sure did a nerve conduction or EMG test (not sure which one) on me which came back clear but to be fair my symptoms were only starting when i got that done. Most of these people have just made it worse and caused flare ups. I’m only 21 and I love the gym, swimming, going on walks, hiking before this and now I feel depressed and distraught since this recent injury that’s causing weakness in my legs along with flare ups. I don’t know what to do or who to reach out to for help anymore and it seems like no one wants to help me anyways. I live in Canada and my family doctor doesn’t take any of this very seriously saying i don’t need further testing and it’s all from muscle strains, and specialist appointments seem to take forever…. does anyone know what this is and what I can do??? to fix this??? for background health information i’m a female 21 years old, my BMI is 31 so i’m obese but I have been trying to lose weight for the past year and was very active going to the gym multiple times a week all of last year and I was overdoing it a lot of the time (working out everyday etc.), going on walks, swimming, and work an active job at a paint store lifting gallons and pails of paint. I’m otherwise healthy, just the anxiety disorder, and can sometimes get asthma flare ups from allergies or being sick which i’ll need a puffer for but it goes away. Does anyone know what’s causing these issues, who I can go to for help? and if this will ever get better? also if it helps for background info during covid i was very sedentary and my muscles were weak and it was when I had gained a lot of weight which brought me into the obesity category for my BMI, I wasn’t obese before covid. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated.

This sub was a huge lifeline for me in the weeks and months leading up to my procedure, and posts like this are ultimately what led to me not cancelling my surgery out of fear. 😂 So this is me trying to give back and hopefully ease some minds.
I had my surgery 12/29, laproscopic total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy. I had a raging case of Adenomyosis that I could not realistically live with much longer (I was needing regular blood transfusions from the heaviness and frequency of my cycle), and having this surgery was the only real “out” I could see from the way I had been living.
I’m 32, 5’4 and 200lbs, a recently-quit smoker but current vaper, and due to other health issues, I did not live an active life. Because of all this I was very nervous about undergoing any type of surgery. I am now 8dpo and can say that I have had almost zero issues so far.
I had a 6AM check-in time at the hospital, and honestly, the worst part of this entire process was definitely the “before” part. Being set up with IVs, getting prepped, and consulting with the surgical team was SO anxiety-inducing. I also have a very rare opiate allergy, so my anesthesiologist was definitely presented with a challenge as far as deciding what drugs to give me before, during, and after.
But honestly, his eyes lit up when he told me he loved a challenge, and that weirdly calmed me down a lot. This surgery is such an alien, terrifying, huge deal for us, and we forget that to our surgical team, it’s just another day in the office. Seeing how calm and positive everyone was did wonders for the last bit of nerves I had the morning of.
I was given something in my IV that made me loose and calm, my surgeon wheeled me into the OR, and he held my hand and asked me what I was nervous about while holding a gas mask to my face. He was so calm and steady and reassuring, and that is honestly the last thing I remember before waking up. (If anyone is looking to have their procedure done in Utah, let me know—this surgeon came highly recommended to me by my regular gyn, and he was amazing).
My recovery has been mostly uneventful, despite me contracting COVID a few days ago. 😣 I have had zero bleeding, minimal pain (it has not been above a 4 or a 5 at any point), and I am having an easy enough time getting up and walking around my house.
Because I am at a higher risk for blood clots, I have basically been living in compression stockings 24/7 and taking a baby aspirin every day. I’ve also had some pretty intense night sweats and my sleep schedule is a bit unpredictable. So far, so good.
I have been ignoring my urges to get up and be productive, and the rest is definitely helping. I feel a bit better every day.
While it is obviously early in my recovery and anything could still happen, for now everything is great. I hope this helps at least one person and that everyone is currently healing well!

I hope it can help someone else out there.
I didn't have allergies or breathing troubles (other than an AVM being removed with part of my lungs 12 years before this allergy.) I suddenly came down with a severe case of allergic rhinitis that caused very severe asthma. I tried fluticasone, montelukast, Albuterol, symbicort, azelastine, and OTC antihistamines. NAC-acetyle cysteine was the only thing that could control my inflammation and allow me to breath.
The NAC cleared my symptoms so well I could finally tell that I was having allergic to foods and aspirin and NAIDS. I'm now several months into treatment for salicylate intolerance and doing wonderfully. Ever since taking the NAC I've not felt any kind of asthmatic restriction, but clearing up the food sensitivity is great, too. My pulmonologist did not inform me about this substance, and I'm lucky it helped me instead of making my condition worse like it can do for a few conditions.
NAC can make asthma worse depending on what causes your asthma, while it can benefit others. Many conditions cause asthma. Please be cautious and engage with your provider about your health and treatment.

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