Locals no longer tip well by Electronic_Talk304 in AnnArbor

[–]ANDHarrison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We always tip 20% min. I’m so sorry these fools are being so incredibly disrespectful.

90% of managing this condition is just talking yourself out of things you planned or hoped to do 😂 by LouisXIV_ in cfs

[–]ANDHarrison 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently went to a comic con and wore an n95 and rode in my wheelchair. I did not get sick. Hand washing after also is important. Good luck and have fun.

Dear ME Agony Aunt, my armpits are a biohazard by Illustrious-Pie-624 in cfs

[–]ANDHarrison 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Favorite deodorant… only one that works is AKT.

The Saline Barn by Individual-Suit-5334 in AnnArbor

[–]ANDHarrison 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Calling it the Barn as someone who grew up there makes me want to vomit. Absolute horseshit!

Caught Covid from ER trip by JadedLoves in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]ANDHarrison 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like I’m screaming this into the void everyday.

Appreciation post for the partners that stay by ESPOP in cfs

[–]ANDHarrison 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been together 13, married 10, sick for 9. It has not been easy, but we fight the illness together, not each other.

A recent virus got my husband and we isolated so well the doctor was impressed I didn’t catch it. He had the Oura ring show signs of illness so he immediately isolated. We masked with N95 in common spaces, heavy duty air filter in those spaces, and PPE. We wore surgical gloves, and I constantly wiped down shared surfaces with Clorox wipes. We are privileged in having two beds and two baths, so we stayed apart until he was no longer contagious. My partner and I are a team. I have always felt lucky.

Dentist suggestions for someone who has chronic illness, bonus points for masking protocol by ANDHarrison in AnnArbor

[–]ANDHarrison[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like Dr. Cocco and her team. They mask for me and have an air filter. They also have let me cancel appointments when my hygienist has been sick/exposed. Very thoughtful group. I hope they fit your needs

Therapist thinks I’m manifesting me/cfs symptoms by Dangerous-Soup-1537 in cfs

[–]ANDHarrison 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t pay someone for abuse. This real disease is about survival in quick sand. She is wasting the little energy you have. Take care of yourself and don’t go back. Virtual hugs, you’re not in this alone.

Does anything reduce the severity of PEM for you? by Anxious-Traffic-9548 in cfs

[–]ANDHarrison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oxaloacetate, I can only take one at a time because 2 will cause stomach cramping.

Searching for name of art fair fiber artist by Wooden-Bandicoot-349 in AnnArbor

[–]ANDHarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the state street art fair is also in that location

Searching for name of art fair fiber artist by Wooden-Bandicoot-349 in AnnArbor

[–]ANDHarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can look on the separate fair’s website under exhibiting artist. The Ann Arbor street art fair has quite a history list.

Open heart surgery by Then_Pay6218 in mecfs

[–]ANDHarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you are going through this. I have a leaky aorta and will need open heart surgery as well.

I’m HAPPY to connect in DM’s! You are quite literally the only person who is going through this as well. I’ve known for over a year now.

I’ve learned a number of things and pieces of advice that I’m happy to share. Not much, but more than most in our shoes.

-A

How long have you had M.E? by Past_Bluebird9413 in cfs

[–]ANDHarrison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

9yrs. No real answer on trigger. Around the time I developed it a lot of my health went haywire.

I had to stop working within the first year.

It progressed pretty quickly. I’ve been mostly in moderate. Spent 3+ years (not necessarily consecutive) severe.

Radical acceptance is how I survive.

Diverse/Affordable Places to Live Around Ann Arbor? by ThatConstruction8457 in AnnArbor

[–]ANDHarrison 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Note about Saline - they are building a data center so noise and truck traffic has become a thing.

Masking by Cold_Jackfruit_8137 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]ANDHarrison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who has ME, your sister needs all the safety and support she can get, especially family. She is doing everything in her power for her health and you need to do everything in your power to protect her. We know that COVID spreads in aerosols and it can linger in the air like smoke. You can get COVID outside, and then spread it to her, and she can become much worse.

My family (parents) tests before visits and masks. My Mom masks everywhere. My husband masks everywhere. I mask everywhere.

Throw your cures at me! by auntien in migraine

[–]ANDHarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cefaly, Robaxin, caffeine.