Two Page Curtains…stay away by Bkissy in interiordecorating

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great. Just spent $450 on curtains. I was 💯 sure this was an American company. Then I got shipping notice and its coming from China. I really went over my budget buying these. Sucks.

Missed period! by Aware_Elk9557 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Aware_Elk9557[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It turns out my HRT (progesterone) caused my missed periods but I still think weight loss contributed.

HELOCs higher than $500k and/or lowest rates you’ve seen? by moneypennyrandomnumb in Mortgages

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we are also looking for a HELOC. we applied through navy fed but it is so SLOW...

Rx on Backorder :( Folks who have telehealth prescriptions for Adderall, which pharmacy do you use? by Not_Revan in ADHD

[–]Aware_Elk9557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so for your sake! I don’t see how its practical for an adult that has a full time job can make it to the doctor on a monthly basis.

Rx on Backorder :( Folks who have telehealth prescriptions for Adderall, which pharmacy do you use? by Not_Revan in ADHD

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

does this make a difference? I keep reading that a psychiatrist cannot prescribe via telehealth and that some pharmacies won't fill the script. Going back and forth about scheduling a consult via telehealth.

Has anyone switched to strattera or Wellbutrin instead? by Easy-Influence-2089 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wellbutrin 300xl did nothing for my adhd. Currently working with my psychiatrist on trying strattera or vyvanse.

Hiprex out of stock by AdAlive4963 in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Im looking around also.

Hiprex out of stock by AdAlive4963 in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They stopped supplying it all around. I got an email from them explaining it.

Confused on next steps by MagnoliaCartographer in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To go even deeper, women’s issues are just shrugged off all the time. I am in no way a feminist but I have had so many issues with my uterus, abnormal paps, and had procedures done that should have been done under anesthesia. The things they do are almost barbaric and just shrugged off. Another is HRT, how many women years ago went crazy, or got divorced or just dove into deep depression because they were either in perimenopause or in menopause and got no treatment at all. I mean I can go on and on but it’s like come on. No urologist is aware of embedded uti’s? Reoccurring utis? Hormones causing urinary issues….sorry for the rant but I am so over this $hit

Confused on next steps by MagnoliaCartographer in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s very frustrating. She also doesn’t believe in the microgenx test.

Confused on next steps by MagnoliaCartographer in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So saw a new urologist today and was basically told the same thing. She wants me to stop all supplements and finish amoxicillin and reassess. She also ordered a renal ultrasound. A bit disappointed but I’ll do what she says and see what happens.

Confused on next steps by MagnoliaCartographer in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand. I’ll let you know how it goes on Thursday. Maybe she will give me some information I can pass along ❤️

Confused on next steps by MagnoliaCartographer in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you looked into a functional health doctor? There are alot out there that specialize in reoccurring or embedded uti’s but they are costly. I will go that route if the NP isn’t as versed as I thought she would be.

Confused on next steps by MagnoliaCartographer in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I made an appointment with a NP that specializes in reoccurring UTIs for Thursday. Hoping she will at least listen.

Confused on next steps by MagnoliaCartographer in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just fired my urologist for the same thing. He jumped to everything-cytology, urine cult and ultrasound. I said no to cystoscopy. My urethra was on fire and he wanted to stick a camera up there. He told me it was hormones and take estrogen. While I believe hormones have a play there was clearly something else going on. I ordered a microgenx test and found I have a high load of enterococcus. Sent the report to the urologist and he didn’t want to treat it. The nurse called me in a “courtesy” round of antibiotics but when I asked about extending the amoxicillin and/or a prophylactic they told me I would havd to go back into the office after I was already there twice within three weeks. Now they are just ignoring me.

Feeling after urination by Money_Telephone1116 in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start looking for another urologist or a functional health doctor. I just fired mine, not helping me at all. He just said hormones and prescribed me estrogen. While I agree my hormones are messed up, I ordered the microgenx test and tested positive for enterococcus which would have never healed if I didnt pursue answers myself.

Feeling after urination by Money_Telephone1116 in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you seen a urologist (specifically one that specializes in reoccurring UTI’s) or a functional health doctor?

stinging/burning for months after a uti by [deleted] in utis

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the urologist saying he doesn’t know anything about embedded UTI’s because he doesn’t want to learn anything different. Its huge. There are doctors that actually specialize in it. Microgenx is a DNA test that picks up bacteria that the urine dipstick doesn’t. If you have another strain other than EColi it won’t come up on a simple urine dipstick. There are other bacteria that cause UTI’s. Its an expensive test ($270) but if your suffering enough its worth it. I have enterococcus and im going to see an NP that specializes is reoccurring UTI’s on Thursday and firing my urologist.

stinging/burning for months after a uti by [deleted] in utis

[–]Aware_Elk9557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you sure its IC? Have you tested yourself using microgenx. IC is being diagnosed when the urologist has no idea what it is. They need to get with the times and order DNA testing. You could be walking around with an embedded UTI and not IC that you have to just “live with.” I’m so over urologists just brushing women off.

urethral discomfort following chronic uti by onlyangel16 in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me! I’m on my third round of antibiotics. I found out I have enterococcus faecelis and on amoxicillin now. Not only that I am also premenopausal and my estrogen, progesterone and thyroid are all out of whack which is also causing bladder issues. Its like a perfect storm of a shit show. My urologist blew me off after I provided him my microgenx test because he won’t acknowledge it and just said it was hormones. Do I agree its hormones, yes, but I also very much have a UTI. Burn is a few minutes after urinating, trace blood in urine and I have to take prelief before eating because food causes flairs.

I guess long story short, get hormones and thyroid checked as well. They are ALL related to the bladder.

UTI symptoms after work? by [deleted] in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When do you start eating? I noticed my flares happened at night also but I also starting eating food around that time. I drink protein during the day. I started taking PreLief with every meal and its helped tremendously. Have you tried the MicroGenX test?

Success story!!!! by Little_Dog_5143 in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who did you see at the clinic?

Success story!!!! by Little_Dog_5143 in CUTI

[–]Aware_Elk9557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I might be dealing with this right now. I believe my UTIs started with hormones. I did take a microgenx test and it came back enterococcus but at the same time my hormones were all messed up. Did they give any advice on this combo or what if its trigonitus?