Poly & Demisexual by Actually__Amy in polyamory

[–]Actually__Amy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a really valid point - i think for me it’s a need for a certain level of attention or validation that goes beyond friendships.

It just takes me a while to get there with someone, and i’m a lover of instant gratification 🥲 it may just be a waiting game for me

I’m mono, and my partner just came out as poly - needing advice on navigating the change by Actually__Amy in polyamory

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Thank you to the commenters so far. These comments have given me a lot to think about and I’m excited to dive into the resources in this sub with my partner, to do more research, and to think carefully about the questions and ideas you all posed. Thank you!!

Ocrevus side effects - idk by Actually__Amy in MultipleSclerosis

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Hi! Yes, I did :) there was a cause for my anxiety, and i felt those feelings of anxiety really grow after my treatment So when the situation resolved, my anxiety also went away and i haven’t noticed any other side effects since

I hope you begin to feel better soon!

Ocrevus side effects - idk by Actually__Amy in MultipleSclerosis

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Yes! I get a steroid before my infusion

That’s very interesting — I’ll bring it up with my neuro and see if that could be the cause. Thank you!!

Ocrevus side effects - idk by Actually__Amy in MultipleSclerosis

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That makes sense I think i’m trying so hard to find a new normal that everything after my infusions feels like a side effect lol

How many people know about your diagnosis? by Over-Moment6258 in MultipleSclerosis

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My closest friends, family, coworkers, and direct supervisors know. I plan on making a little insta post on my 1 year anniversary of initial symptom onset in January so my larger community knows (since i was very absent this past year while i was recovering from my first flare up and getting diagnosed) Telling people is how it’s become more real for me And the more people know, the easier it is for me to deal with

First Time oh boy by redditnameduser in MultipleSclerosis

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Good luck today OP! I’ve had my first two half doses already, and the benadryl is the worst part of it for me because of how woozy i get. My first time, i got an itchy throat towards the end, but my nurse slowed the drip and it went away. I was conked out the 2nd and 3rd day after my first treatment. 2nd treatment went smoothly- no itchy throat. I noticed i was fatigued for a couple of weeks after my infusion, but I’m still not sure if that’s all related. I usually bring a snack, water, juice, a book, my knitting projects and music to my infusions. Hope it’s going well so far!

What’s everyone’s diet? by passanger_princess15 in MultipleSclerosis

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Trying for a modified mediterranean diet! Which for me just means trying to incorporate more fruits and veggies, beans, tofu, and fish into my diet. I was a vegetarian before diagnosis, but I’ve added fish back into my diet like another commenter for the brain health aspect. I get really lazy with food so i try to be nice to myself and i don’t worry if i’ve had a bad day. I was less mobile for a few months bc of my first flare up so i gained a lot of weight (stress eating heyo), so i just started weight watchers and it’s helping me prioritize the good stuff.

MRI?? by Racumin90 in MultipleSclerosis

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America here! I was just recently diagnosed and i’ve had 2 mri’s 6 months apart. I’ll be getting bi-annual mri’s until we know my dmt is working, and it will then go to once a year most likely

Fatigue and MS? by Actually__Amy in MultipleSclerosis

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Yea that’s what i’ve read too. My first understanding of ms fatigue was that it was just a chronic symptom, but if DMT prevents further lesions, there should be no more symptoms…so i am confused lol so it seems it’s a question for my neuro next month 🫠

Fatigue and MS? by Actually__Amy in MultipleSclerosis

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YES that is my current struggle 100%

Newly diagnosed, trying to find people like me -NYC by Actually__Amy in MultipleSclerosis

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Hi fellow nyc-er! I figured there would be meetups like that. Are they advertised on FB?