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[JanelleTrebuna]

Kicking myself for saying Yes to taking DD to mall..... Today. I am now sitting on the ledge of Forever 21 store .

ROFL. Bless you. I feel your pain. We are a family of 3 dd with a mom (me) who hates to shop.
Thankfully they are now all grown and can take themselves to the mall.
Youngest is a "fashionista" and works at H&M on the local mall.
I blissfully haven't been to a mall in 2 years now

 

[Lin19687]

LOL

Gripe... my tooth cap came off yesterday

 

[Dawni]

@Dawni, I hope you know Palmolein is almost same as Palm oil? Just a few Stearic and Palmitic acid removed from Palm oil to produce Palmolein. I much prefer Palmolein because you can use 50-60% without getting a waxy feel that palm oil gives in high amount.

I apologise for the diversion.

I've already tried palmolein so I wanted to try palm oil next hehehe but thanks for the info regarding palmolein. I did not go that high when I tried it, only 25% if I recall it right, and it's a good bit of info to know

I probably won't be using either much, because I know neither will be from sustainable sources here in this country lol but I just wanted to know what soaping with them was like.

Which leads me to another gripe lol

Living in a third world country can be a pain sometimes when you're looking for organic or sustainable products... Or even biodegradable or recyclable... Everything is about the money *huffs*

 

[Carolyne Thrasher]

If you are a dermatologist, you might not want to read what I’m going to say. Hubby went to the dermatologist for an all over rash that he’s had for nearly 6 months. His primary prescribed him an antidepressant, Benadryl, Claritin, and Zantac for this rash. Those helped but he’s still got it and wants to get off the allergy meds. So he finally went to the dermatologist, who prescribed him a super harsh antibacterial antimicrobial body wash. No certain diagnosis. I frequently get dyshydrosis which is not what the name makes it seem it is. It got so bad that I couldn’t work with paper because the skin on my hands was so inflamed paper felt like sandpaper. Anyway after a year of painful extreme itching and getting no answers from doctors, I coughed up money to see a naturopath. She put me on fish oil and probiotics and told me to put straight Shea butter on my hands and then cotton gloves. She warned me it would take 6 months to clear completely and that my gut was signaling I needed more good bacteria and to lay off sugar. So now every time I get a tiny itch, that’s what I do and it clears right up. So what’s bugging me is that this dermatologist just told my husband to firebomb all the bacteria (good and bad) on his skin. Not to mention the oils etc. If he doesn’t try it, he can’t go back to this doctor. If he does do it, I’m afraid he’s going to create a mess of his skin. This is also one reason we started making soap and butters. What hubby really wanted was allergy testing. Sigh. I guess we need to fork out the money to see my naturopath while we also send our monthly health insurance premium off. I just wish dermatologists learned some dietary info in med school. I’m not against conventional medicine, it’s great for acute issues but it leaves much to be desired on chronic issues.

 

[msunnerstood]

Two words. Back Pain. I am so done with this. 3 years of severe pain flares.. 3 sets of injections and an ablation on each side and here I am, unable to sleep or get out of bed by myself. Ive been told by two docs to "Manage my expectations" well, Id like to have any expectations. I moved a few months back so back to the new doc I go on Friday. Praying this time they can do something instead of telling me I will always be in pain because they cant fix it.

 

[earlene]

msunnerstood, do you have a pain specialist? If not, perhaps you could ask for a referral or start asking around for a recommendation from medical professionals you may know.

 

[msunnerstood]

msunnerstood, do you have a pain specialist? If not, perhaps you could ask for a referral or start asking around for a recommendation from medical professionals you may know.

I tried to make an appt with pain management. They require a referral. Hoping to get that this Friday during my reg. Appt. I swear it's another way to ramp up the costs.

Laying in bed with an icy hot patch. Why can't they just be peel and stick? No they are pop peel and stick. I'm in pain and not thinking clearly, you don't want to know how long it took me to figure out the pop part.

 

[earlene]

I hear you, msunnerstood. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had to remind my husband that our insurance does not require referrals in order to see a specialist. But I do know some specialists won't make an appointment without a referral, so sometimes it just can't be avoided.

 

[Relle]

You can't get a specialist appointment in Australia without a referral, it just doesn't happen. I spoke to my Gp last week about pain management, as a lot of drugs that use to be available over the counter you can't get any more. We use to get Panadene, but only on a script now. What she worked out for me seems to be working so far.

 

[msunnerstood]

My insurance doesn't require it but apparently pain management docs do.

I was told I will always be in pain but then told they don't give pain meds due to the opioid crisis. So me, someone who just needs to be able to sleep a few nights a week, can't get a small supply of sleeping pills or pain meds. I get its an issue but it also means I suffer

I should that I've tried pt, natural supplements, orc meds, even kratum. I'm hoping to try a tens unit

 

[Lin19687]

Tens helps but only temp for me and my sciatica.
Acupuncture helps for pain, not sure if your Ins will pay or not. Mine doesn't for the woman I go to but worth the payment.
Also, heating pad Hope you feel better.

Gripe, none today so far

 

[Misschief]

My insurance doesn't require it but apparently pain management docs do.

I was told I will always be in pain but then told they don't give pain meds due to the opioid crisis. So me, someone who just needs to be able to sleep a few nights a week, can't get a small supply of sleeping pills or pain meds. I get its an issue but it also means I suffer

My daughter, who is not yet 40, has suffered since the age of 14 with what was fairly recently diagnosed (within the past 5 years) as lower central spinal stenosis. Doctors told her there's no way she has it because she's too young. They thought it was all in her head, made up. Well, she has it. It's been confirmed more than once now. She finally, since she moved here, has a doctor who takes her seriously and has had many tests to confirm that diagnosis. Her GP referred her to a pain clinic where she receives regular injections to manage her pain. She also has standing prescriptions for a few different pain meds; her GP has gone over Kristen's history (including drug abuse) and decided that she's responsible enough to handle the medications and use them only as prescribed/needed.

Here in BC, you do not see a specialist without a referral from your GP. Once you're under a specialist's care, you can make appointments with that specialist. With most, if not all though, if you haven't seen them in over a year, you will need a new referral from your GP.

 

[earlene]

I swear by my TENS unit. I used to have constant foot pain, making it intolerable to stand or walk much, until I started using it. I don't even have to use it very often, either. For me, it's been a Godsend. I also use it for back pain when that flairs up as well. So if you get one, I hope it is effective for you as it is for me.

 

[Lin19687]

@earlene how often and for how long do you use it ? I may have to try mine agan and see if maybe I am just not doing it right.

 

[jmaddox]

Have my firstest ever cavity at 37 years old and have to get it filled Monday. Also heavy, heavy hinting from the hygienist and doc that my wisdom teeth need to GO (and I have one totally laid out on its side, of course. The other three are properly up and down). General anesthesia is my boggart y'all. I've never had it before and am unfortunately not blissfully ignorant about the (admittedly rare) risks.

My sister volunteered to drive me to and from for video purposes. I told her she'd lose her phone permanently. Either down a gutter or up her backside.

I had three wisdom teeth removed at one time by an oral surgeon who used liquid Valium. It was a breeze, and I LOVED how the liquid Valium made me feel! LOL! Fast forward 20 years and my dentist told me I needed to get that last wisdom tooth removed. I went to a different oral surgeon, sat down in the dentist’s chair, and he proceeded to deaden the tooth. When he came at my mouth with a pair of pliers I was horrified to realize he was going to pull my tooth with me awake!!! It was a terrifying experience. It was like being in one of the Saw movies!!!

 

[BattleGnome]

Gripe: We recently opened up the bathroom to all the cats, we used to keep two out due to kitty politics. My street smart little boy has discovered how to get into the vanity and the third cat may have just learned how (she was watching when Ben opened it last). I really don’t want child locks but I’ll have to just to keep Ben out of the cleaning supplies

 

[aaronmjorgensen]

Two words. Back Pain. I am so done with this. 3 years of severe pain flares.. 3 sets of injections and an ablation on each side and here I am, unable to sleep or get out of bed by myself. Ive been told by two docs to "Manage my expectations" well, Id like to have any expectations. I moved a few months back so back to the new doc I go on Friday. Praying this time they can do something instead of telling me I will always be in pain because they cant fix it.

So, I am an evidence based chiropractor and I work with people w low back pain every day. I hesitate to tell you to blindly go see a chiropractor because the profession is such a mixed bag of bolts. Back pain is often mechanical in nature and it’s important to have a thorough history to begin to understand what positions make it worse and what helps it. Understanding that can lead to better forms of treatment. I recently completed some courses in MDT (mechanical diagnosis and treatment), also know as Mckenzie exercises. The goal of the system is to classify your pain and teach you exercises to help manage your pain on your own. I would start by looking up a local provider certified in McKenzie and start there. There is often a mechanical reason for why you’re having pain and the solution is to identify those faulty mechanics and empower you to manage it on your own.

 

[msunnerstood]

So, I am an evidence based chiropractor and I work with people w low back pain every day. I hesitate to tell you to blindly go see a chiropractor because the profession is such a mixed bag of bolts. Back pain is often mechanical in nature and it’s important to have a thorough history to begin to understand what positions make it worse and what helps it. Understanding that can lead to better forms of treatment. I recently completed some courses in MDT (mechanical diagnosis and treatment), also know as Mckenzie exercises. The goal of the system is to classify your pain and teach you exercises to help manage your pain on your own. I would start by looking up a local provider certified in McKenzie and start there. There is often a mechanical reason for why you’re having pain and the solution is to identify those faulty mechanics and empower you to manage it on your own.

Thanks I will check into that. I do know I have slipped discs, bulging discs and one torn disc as well as a tailbone I broke at some point that now looks like a fish hook on the mri. Id be willing to try it if it will offer any pain relief.

 

[aaronmjorgensen]

Thanks I will check into that. I do know I have slipped discs, bulging discs and one torn disc as well as a tailbone I broke at some point that now looks like a fish hook on the mri. Id be willing to try it if it will offer any pain relief.

That’s the great part about these exercises is that they are free. There is value to seeing a clinician trained and certified in the technique to make sure they are being done properly. However, they are pretty basic and simple. The mechanics of the spine generally favor extension and performing them while laying on your stomach is generally the best approach. Bending (flexion) of the lumbar spine increases the pressure inside the disc and will increase pain if there is a derangement occurring (ie annular tearing) as you said. Sitting, driving, bending all usually increase the pain. Go to YouTube and search ‘Mckenzie prime extension exercises) and give them a whirl. Increased pinching is normal at first but the motion generally becomes easier the more the exercises are performed. To this end I initially counsel patients to perform them 10-15 times every two hours. Avoid lumbar flexion by placing a support behind the small of your back. I hope this helps.

 

[earlene]

@earlene how often and for how long do you use it ? I may have to try mine agan and see if maybe I am just not doing it right.

For my foot pain, when it acts up, I use it off and one for a day or so. At first, when I had constant pain (that had been going on for a very long time after building for years) I used the TENS for probably two or three weeks or more daily, starting at 20 minute intervals, then repeating several times a day. At some point I realized the pain was gone and I stopped using it every day. Now I only use it if the pain returns, and don't need to use it as often as that first time at all. Mine has a few settings, but I only use one setting for my feet as it works best.

For my back, I rotate different settings depending on which feels best to me at that given time. I use it for 20 minutes and repeat a few times during the day when the pain indicates. This may be for a day or two, but I haven't needed to use it as often, either. In other words, I don't get as much back pain as I used to, so don't need to use it as often.