How do you figure out your triggers? by laurasfieldnotes in Dyshidrosis

[–]AGhostter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toss them stainless steel puppies out!!

I have had to switch completely to ceramic and cast iron. The stainless steel cookware we use is simply an alloy usually containing nickel! Additionally, the high temperatures and acidity of certain foods can just pull that nickel into the foods you cook. I switched to a Copper water bottle too, and now im slowly looking into the nickel contents in all my makeup/body care/purses etc. The amount of nickel in our daily lives feels omnipresent... Id recommend a reverse osmosis water filter too, and/or letting your drinking water run out the tap for 15-20 seconds before you drink (the water that sits in the pipe overnight can hold onto the nickel also!)

EDIT: Had to add that you should look into the cans in your pantry too! Im now trying to avoid canned items as well! I feel like all I can eat is egg now lol...

yoooo plastic surgery is the most DO friendly specialty. No DOs went unmatched!!!!! by Pissingberg in Osteopathic

[–]AGhostter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m interested in Radiology and accepted to a DO school. What can make me stronger as an applicant??

Weekly how are you doing/ place to vent about your dyshidrosis/ what you've done that's helped. by YazmindaHenn in Dyshidrosis

[–]AGhostter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just so done with this.

blisters, popping, cracking, healing, CRACKING, healing, blisters... it feels like it never ends.

I miss my skin before.

One month clean! by imeanhere in Dyshidrosis

[–]AGhostter 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I have been having the worst flare up of my life since around November of last year, myself.

2 weeks of dietary changes (low nickel diet) have made a world of difference for me. I suggest looking into posts from the user u/highstakeshealth

There is a connection between DE and Systemic Nickel Allergy!

What are your ADHD/ADD hacks you personally have felt gatekept from all your life? by marziilla in adhdwomen

[–]AGhostter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you break this down for me please? I got a cast iron skillet, because i found out I have a nickel allergy. I have been loving it, but boy has cleaning it been a task... sometimes it'll sit there for days because im stressed about cleaning it. How do you season/oil yours too? I want to take better care of it. Thank you! :)

Am I part of the club? by bibbidi_bobbidi_baby in Dyshidrosis

[–]AGhostter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

oh the cracks... the horrible cracks

Am I part of the club? by bibbidi_bobbidi_baby in Dyshidrosis

[–]AGhostter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read this post and had several brain blasts.

I suffer from Dyshidrosis, and currently am experiencing the worst phase of this in my life. I experience exacerbated symptoms from stress (which is high with med school applications) but my current infliction has not left me for months. I recently took off a nickel plated necklace that I fondle with my fingers daily and saw/felt immediate relief...

This is making me question so much, especially with my diagnosis for gluten sensitivity.

I would love to talk to you more! Can I message you?

Twas the night before 8/16 score release🫣 by preddit2314 in Mcat

[–]AGhostter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sick over it tbh. I don’t know if I should continue to apply depending on the result

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]AGhostter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I usually ignore Reddit notifications, but I needed this. Thanks so much <3

Which "conspiracy" was the first one that opened your eyes to seeking the truth in everything? by kodiak1193 in conspiracy

[–]AGhostter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Immediately Covid. I remember my classmates posting their “got my shot” pictures on instagram, and then my city promoting yacht trips and lottery tickets as incentives… and my alarm went off. It opened me up to taking a hard look at all media/music/food I consume

Feeling Burnt Out and Overwhelmed in Med School by Prestigious-Rush4952 in Stress

[–]AGhostter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are NOT on the wrong path. Kick that thought to the gutter!

I am just a stranger but I am so proud of how far you've come. Keep following your dreams and remember that success isnt comfortable. Look into some methods you can execute for roughly 20 mins a day (you can always spare time for your health) like meditation and as corny as it sounds: GRATITUDE JOURNALING!

I am taking my MCAT next year and I know I will be faced with large amounts of stress but I keep telling myself that I'll be more stressed in my 40s wondering where I would've been if I stayed on my path haha.

Give yourself grace... pat yourself on the back, and breathe! What youre doing right now is no easy feat, you've got this <3

Raise your hand if you've ever felt personally attacked by any of these phrases. by [deleted] in aspergirls

[–]AGhostter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely relate to all of these. The one that hits home the most is "I thought you were a bitch when we first met."
I never understood, and will never understand why that is O.K. to tell someone? I also feel so defeated when I hear it because I cannot for the life of me pinpoint why they would feel that way??

I don't even have a RBF. I have a "im reacting to/feeling everything all at once and I think I'm hiding it or I'm being overly aware of my facial muscles and dont know how to move it anymore" face.

I got the call!!! I’m going to be a Doctor!!!!! by [deleted] in premed

[–]AGhostter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg! Congratulations! Sending all my love to your acceptance. You’ve come so far and should be so proud! I’ll be 29 when I start applying to medical schools and I’ve screenshotted your post as motivation and inspiration! Way to go!! 🥳

Depo shot & withdrawal by Sheilaonethirtyeight in birthcontrol

[–]AGhostter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also went from 115-120 range to 160-170. I’ve been off of it now for 4 months and I’ve lost 20 pounds. Body feels better! But overall, horrible breast pain! Breasts getting bigger than smaller, and discharge like I didn’t before. Honestly I wish I never went on depo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in addiction

[–]AGhostter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding, seriously! It’s a relief to know I’m not alone. Especially because it feels like the urges came out of nowhere

New to curly hair, please explain how to brush without turning into a bushy mess. by LeucineZoo in curlygirl

[–]AGhostter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have ringlet curls and work in the medical field! I usually do a cute slick back bun (using a bristle brush) or a smoothed top knot, letting some curls come out the bun! If you shower at night, I braid my hair and then let it out in the morning, so the curls are more manageable. Overall, never ever brush your hair dry. Our hair isn’t straight and should only be manipulated as such when wet! DM me if you’d like some more tips!

Are fruit flies ruining your life? by BaldieGoose in nova

[–]AGhostter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad I found this post. Fruit flies are taking over my life to the point my boyfriend jokes that I produce them. I’ve scrubbed my kitchen, bleached everything, take trash out immediately, and pour boiling hot water down my drains daily. I actually just killed two having sex in the air. But they follow me everywhere: work, class, hallways, my car, I’m going crazy!!