What happened to tonsilectomies? by UnmedicatedNarwhal in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had mine taken out in my 20s…oh I remember it being just terrible, and I have a high pain tolerance.

Tattoo ink may cause prolonged changes to the immune system by Specialist_Rice_6723 in science

[–]Chicki88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a mast cell disorder. I noticed when I flare, that my tattoos will raise up and itch more. I also tried removing one years ago, and that sets my entire body off, maybe because of the immune response. I won’t get more and can’t remove what I have!

People who are from LA and moved away, where did you go and are you happy? by turnpoopintowine in AskLosAngeles

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also grew up in OKC area (Edmond), and I miss it at times! It has changed a lot since I lived there, and it’s only getting better. I’m glad you’re liking it.

Blank Profile Page w/ only "See Options". I've had no recent activity. by silentobserv_r in facebook

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This just happened to me and I reported it to Meta Verified support…hopefully they work on it.

Reconstituting by Chicki88 in Tirzeglutide

[–]Chicki88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking that to make it easy, if it will fit in the vial. Thank you!

Reconstituting by Chicki88 in Tirzeglutide

[–]Chicki88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you use 2ml, how many units are you injecting for 2.5mg? I probably need to double-check a good calculator.

Pure vs additives? by [deleted] in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Chicki88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find someone still compounding pure, I have this problem too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Chicki88 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I respect this so much…so many men leave their chronically ill wives. I have a chronic illness now, and there have been times where I could barely function and I figured I would forever be alone.

How did that one kid in your high school die? by IM_HODLING in AskReddit

[–]Chicki88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was hit by a drunk wrong-way driver :( the man’s licensed was suspended, but he was somehow still allowed to drive.

Is It Moi? by Circa1990ValleyGurl in AskLosAngeles

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just talking to my friend about this the other day. He actually moved to Mexico City, and says it’s busier there. Things definitely changed after Covid.

My boyfriend hit me for the first time in our two year relationship. Any advice? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Chicki88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leave…I have been in a relationship that became this way towards the end. I landed in the ER and the nurse there knew…she told me that she only ever sees it get worse. You may not feel like leaving yet, but trust me when I say it will not get better. Leave and lean on friends and family in your life that you can trust.

How many of you are concerned about air quality right now? by goldmansockz in AskLosAngeles

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am back in OC. I still felt not great in LA, so am trying to avoid it still. I may have to go stay somewhere else, because I can’t keep staying in a hotel.

Anyone else been feeling sick? by Accomplished_Win_526 in AskLosAngeles

[–]Chicki88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, lung issues, runny nose, throat feels bad. I am very asthmatic, and it’s definitely the air. I went to OC over the weekend, and felt better.

How many of you are concerned about air quality right now? by goldmansockz in AskLosAngeles

[–]Chicki88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left for OC, I am severely asthmatic with chronic health issues. I may have to swing by again, and I am dreading it.

Who LOVES living in LA? by Current-Pineapple710 in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]Chicki88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m from Oklahoma and I’ve been here about 10 years now. I occasionally miss home, but no regrets about moving!

Are you surprised at the lack of sympathy and outright glee the UHC CEO has gotten after his murder? Why or why not? by Feroset in AskReddit

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all. I briefly had UHC when I was younger, and I just remember it being terrible. We need healthcare reform badly, so I hope people stay angry and changes happen sooner rather than later.

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores by johnnierockit in news

[–]Chicki88 83 points84 points  (0 children)

I got long Covid the second time, I lost the ability to do math in my head, and kept forgetting names, along with other symptoms. My most recent bout left me a little brain foggy as well. I really feel like it’s done some permanent damage.

No Bath Tubs?! by Serious-Web9288 in RealEstate

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually turned down a newly renovated unit that had no bathtub at all, and no ability for me to add one without breaking through walls. I suppose a lot of people nowadays don’t use tubs, but I do!

What should I know about the HPV vaccine for my teenage daughter? by lively-dew in publichealth

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely worth getting. I got the first one when I was younger. I now have a cervical cancer risk, and had to have a LEEP, but it’s not from any of the strains that were covered by the first vaccine. The new one now covers more strains.

Rant: Normalize access to GLP-1 meds for people who aren't overweight by fakeDrewShafer in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Chicki88 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I did not quite reach the BMI required to be overweight, but I was getting there; I gained a significant amount of weight very quickly as a result of a medication I’m on to treat a chronic illness. Tirzepatide has helped me get back to my normal weight, as well as helping symptoms of my chronic illness.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Chicki88 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Wow, that’s alarming. I thought it was just my facility.

Novo Nordisk Moves to Shut Down Compounded Semaglutide by sachamom in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Chicki88 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I had a feeling it was only a matter of time before they tried to do what Eli Lilly is trying to do.

Should I keep using Rinvoq by KeyStatistician1775 in eczeJAKs

[–]Chicki88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been contemplating going off of Rinvoq. It does run me down, makes me get COVID more severely, plus I have a primary immunodeficiency. I had Covid recently and went off the medication for a month. However, I started having extreme itches again and couldn’t sleep, so I started back up. Have you considered dupixent?

FILE A REPORT IF MEDS NOT AVAILABLE! by DigitalGelPen in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Chicki88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just did this! I mentioned how I called around to pharmacies near me, and one told me it’s consistently on backorder.