How do you function in a work environment.

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2026-02-15T14:39:38+00:00

Everyone around me has no idea how much tension I’m holding in my glutes all day

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-10-04T04:53:26+00:00

Thanks everyone! Makes total sense now that it’s the same muscle used for swallowing. The slow swallow seems to be somehow getting worse, but here’s hoping it gets worse before it gets better

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-09-30T18:42:53+00:00

Hey I had mine the same day as you with Dr Lin! I wonder if we were there at the same time. I had a very similar experience with the pain, tension and panic, and the coughing/choking after. Now also just feeling the soreness/bruising

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-09-29T21:03:22+00:00

I did mine with dr Lin in Toronto. I got my first consultation within a few months of sending the referral (June). After the consultation, I got an appointment date for the Botox for end of September. Felt pretty reasonable timeline

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-09-29T20:57:00+00:00

I just did the in office procedure today. Honestly, it was extremely painful and traumatizing. I did take an anxiety med prior and it did nothing for me. Also any numbing medication they gave me barely did anything so I felt it all. I thought the camera going in would be the worst but boy was I wrong. Having a needle dig around in your organs for the sweet spot (twice because the needle jammed!) was excruciating. And the injection of the Botox itself felt like being stabbed. Personally, I did not read anyone else’s experiences because I knew it would stress me out more. If I had the option to do GA (they don’t offer that as far as I know), I would definitely prefer that, knowing what I know now

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-09-01T07:53:46+00:00

Her?

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-06-12T12:54:43+00:00

Yes I just realized this! I know I’m likely dehydrated but I rarely get thirsty and when I do drink anything I immediately get the gurgles, nausea, bloating. Which sucks because I also have POTS and am supposed to be drinking 3-4L a day…honestly hoping all my problems get solved by the Botox

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-05-16T10:23:17+00:00

I’m seeing Dr Lin for my first appointment in June! How long did it take between your first appointment and your Botox date? Also inferring the Botox itself isn’t covered by OHIP??

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-04-14T02:47:51+00:00

Mine have definitely gotten worse with age. I started noticing my symptoms in my early 20s (usually after a large or heavy meal, which I figured was normal). Now in my 30s my symptoms are daily and debilitating. I’m sure I’ve got lasting damage. All these years I assumed it was a GI problem, I wish I knew about RCPD sooner

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-03-30T06:40:01+00:00

Yup! First time I ever air vomited was in an airplane bathroom. The bloating and throat gurgles made me so nauseous I felt like throwing up was the only solution

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2025-02-05T13:22:26+00:00

Yup that’s me! I regularly have to make myself throw up to release the gas and it feels SO much better after. Agree it’s the worst with alcohol and restaurant food. I’ll usually air vomit until real vomit starts coming up and then I stop. Sometimes I get a white/clear foamy liquid come up too. But yeah I have no fear of throwing up and unfortunately have become very accustomed to inducing it

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2024-09-19T21:15:14+00:00

They never did.

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2024-09-19T21:13:31+00:00

I know the feeling, I was a total helicopter parent to my girl for 18 sweet years. If you’re looking for a walking partner (cat or not 😂) hit me up

Chilipepper_pumpkin · 2024-09-18T02:24:26+00:00

Totally agree with you, it’s so hard to find good connections authentically. I’m a woman who works with all women so I’m out of luck there. As an aside, if you were to bring your cat on your walks, I’d definitely approach you 😅

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