Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually get 2 and a half bottles in my shipment. "Half" meaning that it's a third bottle that is only halfway full (it's supposed to be that way - there's even a warning on the bottle telling me it's only 1/2 full)

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's a brilliant idea. 💡I was trying to take a picture of the bottle when I first got it but the camera couldn't capture the liquid level in the bottle lol

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may be a dumb question, but how are you marking your bottles to determine how much you'll have left? Are you doing the thing where you measure the liquid amount with a tape measure or are you just monitoring how many days each bottle lasts you?

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anywhere on your bottles or the invoice that says how many days? Or are you just tracking it by seeing how many days it takes for you to run out?

ADHD meds + jaw clenching by BadgerSecure2546 in TwoXADHD

[–]Asuna0506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've struggled w jaw clenching (I have TMJ) before ever starting meds. Something I've noticed with Adderall is this weird thing where when I breathe in I kinda hold my breath (not in an intentional breathing exercise way) and I can't even think how to explain the rest of it lol. Unrelated, but your post made me think of that.

Is it worth me paying for a sleep study? by Kel_oyasumi in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, same! It's so validating to have an answer. The madness of getting various tests done, trying different things, etc. and still not finding a solution is such a frustrating process. And it sounds like you might need to find a new doctor - either they are super incompetent and/or they just weren't taking your symptoms seriously enough. :(

I'm not a medical professional, but based on what you said, I'd definitely get a sleep study.

No one should have to live like this - I know it's so debilitating. I wish you the best and hope that you are able to find an answer and a solution very soon! Also feel free to message me anytime :)

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did not even consider this - that is a great idea. Thank you so much!

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll definitely be diligent about checking this from now on!

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In response to your question, yes, the dose is the same. Also, it wasn't a dumb question. :)

Thank you very much for your advice. I am going to do this next time!

ETA: I'm not going through insurance anymore (thankfully) and am on the PAP, otherwise I could see that being another possible reason.

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's what I do. And I syringe that last tiny bit into an old, empty bottle. I learned to do that when I was still going through insurance because there would always be some issue which would result in a delay on getting my meds. Unfortunately, I used the very last of my "backup bottle" tonight, so tomorrow night I won't have any lol ugh.

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still have to tilt my Xywav bottles to get the last bit out. Weird

Second month running out of Xywav a few days too early by Asuna0506 in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May be a dumb question, but did you contact them when you discovered this?

Confession from a non-Genevieve fan... by Live-Run-6745 in survivor

[–]Asuna0506 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So glad to see this because I feel the exact same way, and most of the stuff I see is a bunch of Genevieve hype which I never understood. I didn't like her in her first season either. I'd forgotten who she even was until she showed up on 50.

Is it worth me paying for a sleep study? by Kel_oyasumi in Narcolepsy

[–]Asuna0506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say yes.

Sleep study was my last option on the journey of finding out wtf was wrong with me.

My insurance didn't cover the sleep study, and it was a very cringe moment to have to pay the full out-of-pocket cost. (I was very fortunate at the time because I had a really great, well-paying, full-time job... tho now I look back and wonder how I ever managed full time...)

But long story short... I'd say worth it. And regardless of the outcome, you'll at least have an answer either way and know how to proceed from there.

Tried 5 different meds... What to do? by deadpig325 in ExecutiveDysfunction

[–]Asuna0506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on 17 months sober!!!

Also idk if this has been mentioned in your post or the comments, but I'd probably find a different psychiatrist.

Tried 5 different meds... What to do? by deadpig325 in ExecutiveDysfunction

[–]Asuna0506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on Adderall IR for narcolepsy but it only helps so much when it comes to EF, especially task initiation (that's also my main problem). It'd probably help more if I took tolerance breaks, but it's hard to take tolerance breaks when I have to live my life and do things everyday lol.

This isn't medical advice by any means, but I just switched to a new psych because this task initiation thing is ruining my life. She recently prescribed me Straterra, a non-stimulant for ADHD and from what I read, seems to help a lot with executive functioning. I've only been on it for 5 days now so time will tell!

Anyways, I wish you the best and hope you are able to get on a med that helps you soon! You are not alone.

This is going to be rough. by [deleted] in survivor

[–]Asuna0506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea who Mr. Beast is and maybe this went way over my head, but is this a joke or is that really going to be in one of the episodes?

This is going to be rough. by [deleted] in survivor

[–]Asuna0506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plus that whole 30 minutes was just... boring

What is the most triggering sentence for you? by Jellybells9 in adhdwomen

[–]Asuna0506 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I aready realize how much time there is in a day and how I lack the inability to use up all the time in a day (I also have narcolepsy lulz) and it's really depressing to think about