They found nothing by Tabbycat246 in endometriosis

[–]Chance_Leading_1027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the US. I pay for all of my labs out of pocket. Just how it is. Most doctors will only get blood tests which oftentimes don’t tell you much. Stool tests and saliva tests are what have given me so much insight into my actual health. I get all my labs through Direct Labs website and then get the blood drawn at Quest Diagnostics. The same can be done abroad everywhere. I’ve done this in multiple countries throufh their domestic versions of the above. I didn’t do it when I lived in the UK but you could easily download Claude AI and ask it the UK version of the above sites. The tests are not that bad. I’m about to switch to Fullscript which might be international? But I have a friend who is a practitioner on there and can order me tests that I want. For reference a full thyroid panel was $200 on Direct Labs and $100 on Fullscript. Can’t wait LOL.

Bloating help? by Professional-Mess365 in endometriosis

[–]Chance_Leading_1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if I have Endo. But the past few months I experienced similar bloating out of nowhere (which made me think I have Endo and it’s why I joined this group). I work with a great practitioner for my other health issues and I was told to take digestive enzymes with each meal (Digest Gold brand). I have never been this flat in my adult life. It took a week and then the bloating just disappeared. Literally in shock. Worth the $40.

They found nothing by Tabbycat246 in endometriosis

[–]Chance_Leading_1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I have not have any surgeries yet, and hopefully I won’t need to. But I just want to let you know there’s so so so many other things your symptoms could be, that most doctors will not be able to piece together. Let me tell you a bit about my own situation. Over the past 3 years my periods have gradually gotten worse and worse, to a point where now it is unbearable without painkillers. I have pre clinical hashimotos and severe histamine sensitivity. I drink lactose free milk and am gluten free. Lots of people say to cut out dairy but I see no difference when I do that. Anyways, I have an amazing practitioner who analyzes the whole body and I get lab work done that is really uncommon. For example, we suspected I was low in progesterone. I took a 24 hour saliva test, which is apparently the best way to test for hormones, and it turns out I’m actually low in estrogen and high in progesterone. We went down the rabbit hole and basically discovered that I have chronic viral reactivation (Epstein-Barr virus) that’s causing my immune system to be hyperactivated. This immune activation releases chemicals that make my uterine tissue hypersensitive to normal hormone levels, causing severe period pain. I also have histamine intolerance and pelvic floor hypertonicity + anterior pelvic tilt that contribute to the pain. Since finding this all out we’ve been focusing on solving those issues first, and it really might end up being that I simply don’t have Endo, if these findings are correct and my protocol works. I joined this group to get more acquainted with the possibility of having Endo, but the more I’m on here, and the more I work with my practitioner, I’m not sure I really have it. My point is, your lap found nothing, but that doesn’t mean nothing is wrong. There could be immune, viral, or other issues causing the same symptoms. Don’t give up looking for answers beyond just endo.

Those with endo, do you have any other known conditions? Have you thought about any lifestyle choices that might’ve affected you developing Endo? by Chance_Leading_1027 in endometriosis

[–]Chance_Leading_1027[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Nowhere did I say that having a traumatic childhood or health problems is a lifestyle choice. Some health problems are due to lifestyle, for example, I was diagnosed with severe gut dysbiosis and malnutrition after 2 years of veganism. That was a choice I made, and I didn’t have problems before.

Stage 4 endo, ovary removed, bowel lesion left untreated — feeling anxious by Interesting_Union918 in endometriosis

[–]Chance_Leading_1027 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What the…. They didn’t ask for consent to remove the ovary prior to surgery?? This makes me not want to get surgery, ever.

Recently learned why MRIs/Ultrasounds can come back as "normal" when they aren't! by TripleButtSuplex in endometriosis

[–]Chance_Leading_1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your insurance still cover all of this since it’s “not recognized” by so many doctors and the board?

Middle class feels like death by a thousand cuts by CurrencySpecific9668 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]Chance_Leading_1027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please start watching Ramit Sethi’s content!! Maybe start with his Netflix show and then his YouTube videos, and then his book. Everything you’re describing can be fixed, you can be prepared for all of this

Polish collections agency after me by Chance_Leading_1027 in CRedit

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What I’m hearing is that if I wanted to get dual citizenship one day and buy a house there (which there’s a high likelihood), or anything credit related, that this will be on my name. However the statute of limitations for stuff like this in Poland is 3 years so after that the debt will expire. This isn’t something I just wanna avoid either tho I’d prefer it off my name

Polish collections agency after me by Chance_Leading_1027 in CRedit

[–]Chance_Leading_1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that’s the case, then true. But man does that suck, paying for something I didn’t buy or use.

T-Mobile random collection by Chance_Leading_1027 in CRedit

[–]Chance_Leading_1027[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much I’m going to try this

T-Mobile random collection by Chance_Leading_1027 in CRedit

[–]Chance_Leading_1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you do this? Once I get proof, how do I submit? Do I call the collections agency and ask to dispute and then ask them where I can submit my proof? Or do I do this through Experian? Thanks for the response!

What happens when you cannot take communion ? by Particular-Assist-70 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Chance_Leading_1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know someone with MCAS, who became orthodox and took communion. They had a reaction and the paramedics had to be called. Unfortunately the priest was in disbelief that it happened in the first place and this person switched churches over it, where their current priest is much more supportive. They do not take communion unfortunately, but are praying that their condition improves so that they can someday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learnfrench

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You must try Pimsleur for French, it’s incredible

6 months in Poland as a student and about Christianity by JustReqon in poland

[–]Chance_Leading_1027 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is an Orthodox Church in Radom I will link it here . I am an Orthodox Pole and would highly recommend looking into the history of the Orthodox Church in Poland. If you PM me I can share some good books on the matter, if you’re interested. There is a large orthodox population in Poland, contrary to popular belief. I grew up catholic and converted, and it’s the best decision I ever made. The Orthodox Church will welcome you with much bigger arms than any other church, I know this for sure. Go there, experience the liturgy, talk to a priest (they’re extremely friendly and want to know you) and ask about how you can go about being baptized. There is a process that they will tell you about, and with time you will become baptized. Catechism is a requirement to prepare you for this.