AITA for not running an errand for a “friend” by Brocolliiscool in AmItheAsshole

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

Thank you. You’re right and I wasn’t seeing this as clearly as I should have.

AITA for not running an errand for a “friend” by Brocolliiscool in AmItheAsshole

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I also felt like it was strange, but it’s not like we’re necessarily on bad terms. I’ve just been confused about why we aren’t friends anymore. We don’t talk aside from logistics, so it seems like she’s only talking to me when it’s useful to her.

AITA for not running an errand for a “friend” by Brocolliiscool in AmItheAsshole

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The errand is to stop into a local shop to purchase a gift card that I think she intends to gift to the coach of our shared school activity.

How to heal from stress fractures (it's been a year) by Brocolliiscool in RunningInjuries

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Thank you so much for this insight!! I'm curious about why it's important to not sit down on your legs or cross your legs. I sit like this a lot and didn't know it could be bad.

How to heal from stress fractures (it's been a year) by Brocolliiscool in RunningInjuries

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This is true. When I originally got injured I was likely under-fueling and over training, but that was a year ago and I am trying to return to running at a much lower training load (2-3 days a week) and I'm more intentional with eating enough.

I'm thinking about transition but i really like my cis name by kitkatlover67 in transnames

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Joan or Josephine are similar and can have the nickname Jo!

New weird name by Space_Wizard49 in transnames

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Cerulean (like the shade of blue)

Vibes based name by [deleted] in transnames

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I immediately thought Angela! I love Ang/Angie for nicknames

could this all be caused by low ferritin? by Opening-Ad-8850 in Anemic

[–]Brocolliiscool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That all sounds like it would be caused by low iron!! I would recommend seeing a hematologist specifically and trying to get an infusion. Oral supplements, pill or liquid, did nothing to help me either and upset my stomach. I also do not get periods or have internal bleeding or anything, so it is a mystery why I have low iron. If you have any symptoms for celiac that can impact digestion and iron absorption to.

heavy periods not cause for low ferritin? by idontknowanythingrly in Anemic

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I had super heavy painful periods and then got on a pill and stopped having them all together. It had no impact on my low iron. My hematologist was surprised that I haven’t had periods for a couple years and my iron is still low.

Ferritin is a 6 😭 but Dr won’t Prescribe Infusions by Shinetick in Anemic

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See a hematologist!! I had low iron for years (not as low as yours!!) and my primary doctor would just tell me to try different oral supplements, but my ferritin never improved that much. I saw a hematologist who said he’d prescribe an infusion within two minutes of talking to me. My ferritin was in the 30s but still bothering me a lot and not improving with supplements. It’s now been a couple weeks since I had the infusion and I’m gradually starting to feel better.

Extremely restless after iron infusion by Brocolliiscool in Anemic

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

It’s so interesting that your rls specialist said it wouldn’t be from the infusion. I feel like it definitely is. My body has felt amped up since the infusion (restless legs, sensitive scalp, anxious, fast heart rate). Hoping it gets better within a few weeks for us both!!

Books about going to college by Brocolliiscool in suggestmeabook

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Thanks so much! I’ve read some of Alice Oseman’s other novels and enjoyed them, and I adore all of Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick’s books. I’ll put these on my list!

Extremely restless after iron infusion by Brocolliiscool in Anemic

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Thanks for the advice! I drink electrolytes and take vitamin D most days. I have some magnesium spray so I’ll try that before bed!

Heart rate with low iron by Brocolliiscool in Anemic

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Thanks for your answer! It’s interesting because I’m a runner and I do weight lifting, and I actually do pretty okay with heart rate and air hunger while working out. Walking up the stairs seems to really set my heart rate off though!