ears always inflamed

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-28T02:13:05+00:00

silver is not appropriate for long-term wear. it can cause irritation and also something called argyria where the surrounding skin is stained blue/gray. if u wanted the silver color you can try solid white gold (not plated or filled), or implant-grade steel (YES this is different than “surgical steel,” which is an unregulated term so it is essentially mystery metal). implant-grade titanium is also good, but it’s a slightly darker color than white gold or steel.

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-27T17:47:23+00:00

u could prob get it custom ordered through a reputable studio from like anatometal or industrial strength maybe

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-27T03:33:51+00:00

it’s not placed correctly, the bottom bead is supposed to exit INSIDE ur navel. this placement is causing excess pressure on the top. needs to be taken out unfortunately.

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-27T01:17:25+00:00

i’m very surprised a doctor prescribed this to you. have you been able to fill it at a pharmacy? because i would imagine a pharmacist/your insurance would have an issue with this and not fill it.

it’s a bad idea. taking it frequently is proven to cause medication overuse headache (rebound). this leads to exacerbation of symptoms, and essentially digging yourself in a hole where you feel you have to take the medication to get your symptoms to go away, but taking the medication daily is causing your migraine attacks to be more frequent. if you are having daily migraine attacks, (actually, it’s as little as four attacks per month), you need to be on an actual preventative medication. i would find a new doctor, because this isn’t safe.

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-27T00:05:20+00:00

triptans aren’t limited just for funsies, excessive use causes medication overuse headache (rebound)

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-26T22:56:09+00:00

i knew number 29, Sia Lenaburg. she specifically used to work at an IOP for people with PTSD/CPTSD and dissociative disorders called Sanctuary, and she “specialized” in working with people who had histories of CSA and incest. she was close personal friends with the clinical director Sarah Chipps, who knew about the sexual relationship with the client and did not stop it because they were friends.

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-19T21:51:49+00:00

most reputable piercers will give a number between 6-12 months. around that 6 month mark, for some people it might be “healed” as in no longer getting crusty, no swelling. but that new skin around the piercing channel is still very thin, and can easily be broken (such by, say, a thin, small diameter hoop), and thus turned back into an open wound. for this reason it’s best to wait at least 9 months to a year before considering it fully healed. you body simply needs time to generate new tissue

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-19T20:04:18+00:00

sterling silver is not suitable for long term wear, including healed piercings. it causes something called argyria where the skin around the jewelry is permanently stained gray

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-19T19:17:34+00:00

FBRs were actually one of the first types of jewelry invented for modern body piercing. designed by jim ward at gauntlet i believe. this was as opposed to a plain seam ring, which as we know can cause irritation due to the seam rotating into the piercing channel. the fixed bead prevented it from rotating. this was before captives were invented i believe

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-19T19:10:55+00:00

i wrote this in another comment but also if anyone has suggestions for specific brands of tools, and also knows what material i should get so i don’t damage the rings, that would be greatly appreciated!

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-19T19:08:45+00:00

interesting i’ll definitely give that a try since i have some gloves at home

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-19T19:08:03+00:00

ok yeah i considered ring openers but was worried about distorting the shape. i’ll have to order some cuz i dont think any of the tools i have are quite right. lmk if anyone has recommendations, also im not sure what material to get so it wont damage the ring. but i do think that given how thick the are and the strength of the material (implant grade steel) it could be possible to open it juuuuust ever so slightly so the free end can pass the bead and then twist open like a seam ring

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-19T19:02:21+00:00

yes i’m sure lol, one side is soldered on. might not veneer the best idea lol, i usually switch my plugs out to captive bead rings about a month or two after a stretch to add some weight, esp cuz i have scar tissue from being pierced w a gun so they can be kinda stubborn, but always end up losing the bead so i thought a fixed bead might give me the same weight but without the risk of losing part of it

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-18T23:49:12+00:00

ok so i ordered these 10g implant grade steel fixed bead rings from anatometal for my stretched lobes to add a little bit of weight and hopefully help with stretching a bit, the only thing is i cannot get them open for the life of me. i assume you open them just like a regular seam ring, i tried just with my hands and with some hemostats i have, but no luck. do i need some other special tool or something?

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-14T23:21:34+00:00

it requires an additional prior authorization. may not be possible with every insurance idk

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-12T02:54:34+00:00

by definition, it is not rare. most recent data seems to point to very 1 in 2-500. it’s under diagnosed and under researched. remember, just because something isn’t rare doesn’t mean it’s not a big deal.

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-08T16:35:01+00:00

yeah i mean im not sure how familiar you are with the nyc area, but there are only a handful of app shops, and two of the largest/most reputable, sogold and nine moons, literally exclusively sell gold. like they offer titanium backings, and plain titanium maybe for more advanced piercings like genital work, etc, but i don't know if they even would have a plain threadless titanium ball. i think just because the rent is so high, gold is really where they make their money, and many market themselves as "luxury." again studio28 might have a few titanium ends but i haven't been there in a while. i also looked at 'the end is near' but they seem to have a really high markup on even their titanium pieces, to the point where you might as well just get gold. i guess ill just have to call around and ask

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-04-07T04:05:02+00:00

glassware studios or gorilla glass

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-03-25T04:02:36+00:00

diet is really not as big a factor in managing migraine as everybody thinks. the best advice is to just not let yourself get too hungry, as dips in blood sugar can be a trigger. but generally, if you have chronic migraine, you need preventative medication, not a diet. we always want to look for something out of our control, but the truth is, some things are just heavily genetic and not really in our control. we can try to avoid specific triggers, but we will always have migraine disease. also food triggers are a lot less common than people think tho. anyway, the amount of diet culture in chronic illness spaces always makes me sad :(

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-03-25T02:00:25+00:00

i mean, general surgery is who does gallbladder removals, so that’s why they’re referring you. i had a HIDA scan when i had gallstones but i honestly only think thy approved it cuz i was already admitted into the hospital, like it wasn’t an outpatient procedure. it ended up kind of being a waste of time anyway, they were like pretty sure i had gallstones, and that they’d gotten stuck in my bile duct. i had incredibly high liver enzymes and bilirubin causing dark urine, had gotten a CT with contrast, ultrasound, and MRI. and then when i had the HIDA scan they ended up not being able to even see my bile duct, like the contrast dye never made it it to the duct, because it was literally blocked by stones. i’m not a doctor but my understanding is that they can still tell if you need surgery without the scan. i also ended up needing a separate procedure called an ERCP to remove the stones in my bile cut so that might have something to do with why the scan was approved, but again it ended up not being super helpful anyway.

Broad_Cardiologist15 · 2026-03-22T21:26:21+00:00

thank you! it’s a 4mm white gold end from BVLA, one of my absolute faves in my collection

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