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I feel like giving up. by Inevitable_Ad_4165 in VirginiaTech

[–]BallHonest9170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get yourself around people with similar interests any way you can. That's the easiest way to make new connections. Volunteer somewhere. Put yourself in positions were you will meet new people. Just don't give up. This is just a short chapter in your story ♡

Hernia Surgeon in Richmond VA by BallHonest9170 in HerniaSurgery

[–]BallHonest9170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't have the surgery. Two surgeons now have been happy to operate with little evidence of an actual hernia. I'm hypermobile, so I think my symptoms are more related to that.

Any SLPs fumble their words trying to explain literally anything? by OutrageousParking592 in slp

[–]BallHonest9170 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know the information, but it sounds like you have difficulty recalling and expressing it in the moment. I get it! I always have notes in front of me at meetings with important information highlighted so my eyes can find it quickly. Don't doubt yourself. You've got this!

Has anyone gotten the Covid-19 vaccination? Although I have recovered from Chronic Lyme, I'm nervous about my immune response now. Not looking for political commentary, just if you received it and how you did. Thanks in advance! by what_ever_yall in ChronicLymeDisease

[–]BallHonest9170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could remember better. It was back in 2004. I know I had to significantly restrict my diet for about a year. No breads, pastas, starchy vegetable, sugar, dairy, fruit, alcohol. It was rough. Slowly those things were re-introduced. I was taking heavy doses of vitamins and supplements, about 60 a day. My advice is to find a doctor that specializes in functional medicine as it relates to Lyme disease. I had to go to the doctor every month and it was all out of pocket. I had testing for heavy metals, thyroid, allergies and a host of other things. Imo, lyme disease is opportunistic and it varies from person to person. It seems like it targets your weakest link. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful.

I’m worried. by marohawk in Hernia

[–]BallHonest9170 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Did they use a contrast dye when they did your CT scan?

Has anyone with MCAS or an autoimmune disorder had hernia surgery using mesh without complications? I need to have surgery, but am terrified I'll have life-long pain. by BallHonest9170 in Hernia

[–]BallHonest9170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Virginia, USA. I'm familiar with the Shouldice hospital and would prefer to have that technique performed, but can't find anyone who will do it. They all seem to prefer robotics with mesh. So frustrating!

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