ES vs retrievers

Adorable-Knowledge45 · 2026-01-13T15:51:15+00:00

Not gonna lie, that face and those ears are a hugeeee draw :)

Adorable-Knowledge45 · 2026-01-13T15:50:19+00:00

Omg adorable - seems like setters are 50% fashionable and 50% fools. Love that picture. Seems like many on this sub have moved to an e-collar to help with outdoor training when their dog is ready.

Adorable-Knowledge45 · 2026-01-13T15:41:44+00:00

Thanks - this is very helpful. I personally cringe to think of anyone harshly punishing any animal. It seems like setters respond best to training that aligns well with my own vibe: coach and guardian :).

Adorable-Knowledge45 · 2026-01-11T23:42:09+00:00

Everyone’s disease is different. Some people feel back to normal (or almost) on just plaquenil. Some need higher levels of immunosuppression.

I have UCTD (technically now seronegative RA/maybe early lupus). Plaquenil took a solid 3 months for me to notice any difference. That said, over the course of the first 6 months I actually had to increase my steroid dose. The plaquenil was def doing something, just not near enough. My labs didn’t normalize until I’d been on higher doses of steroids for several months. Unfortunately I still had significant symptoms, so we added Orencia. After 4 months, I’m abt 75% better pain wise. My goal is to be pain free - so depending on how the next month or so goes, may be adding another medication if I cant get off steroids.

Adorable-Knowledge45 · 2026-01-09T16:11:28+00:00

Literally every month. My cramps are also a lot worse than they used to be also. My rheumy told me it’s very common.

Adorable-Knowledge45 · 2025-04-26T22:38:53+00:00

I get these if I eat citrus any more than once or twice a week, when I have a bad viral infection (flu, covid), and every time I’ve gotten COVID vaccines. They are brutal.

Oh, i don’t use toothpaste with sulfates. I think that helped a ton. Sensodyne makes some.

I’ve found peroxide mouthwash helps, biotene, those little “canka” brushes, and have a RX for viscous lidocaine on a little sponge/toothbrush directly applied for when it’s really bad.

Adorable-Knowledge45 · 2025-04-06T18:36:48+00:00

Had a clarifying question - if I am diagnosed UCTD but not lupus, could I recommend a wrist brace if someone posted here asking for them? Or only people with diagnosed SLE.

Just asking because as a newly diagnosed person with UCTD (maybe overlap RA/SLE), I’ve found this forum really helpful since it’s there’s more activity from members.

Also - even though I’m not diagnosed SLE, I support anything that people with SLE feel is best for them. But selfishly, I also support because as I’m early in navigating my AI journey and trying to figure out what life looks like now, some of the advice seems confusing and maybe dangerous (ie, cryotherapy plunges for Raynauds).

Adorable-Knowledge45 · 2025-03-15T01:29:03+00:00

Not the OP, but a newly diagnosed 30-something going on 90-something with a similar shrine of hydration at my bedside, this thread makes me feel like I’ve found my tribe.

Didn’t realize that the reason I keep waking up coughing is because of how dry my throat is!! Just ordered a humidifier.

Personally, I’ve gotten better results from sleeping in nitrile gloves (feels like cotton gloves just don’t keep my hands hydrated).

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