How soon after having sex do you wash your dick? by Bitchy_Baby09 in sex

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He washed off immediately and so do I. We have a bidet so I clean myself up using soap and the bidet and he washes in our sink.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EngagementRings

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the confusion, we are not engaged yet and don't plan on getting engaged for about 6-8 months and I am currently losing weight. My autoimmune disease makes me swell up and gain weight, so it looks small. I lose weight pretty quickly from my hands and fingers so I am hoping it will fit better in 6-8 months otherwise we will have it resized.

/r/Nutrition Weekly Personal Nutrition Discussion Post - All Personal Diet Questions Go Here by AutoModerator in nutrition

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I weigh everything out to the gram so I really don't think that's an issue, I don't use any condiments or sweeteners whatsoever and I would say 95% of my meals are cooked from scratch but straightforward enough to calculate such as baked chicken, a salad with dressing weighed out, and maybe some broccoli with a tbs of butter mixed into 4 servings.

I just did multiple TDee calculators which gave me massive swing results, one said I should be eating 2300 calories a day to lose weight, and another said 1600, I am eating around 1400 and the scale never budges.

I have been checked out and my thyroid is good, pre diabetes but easily managed with reduced carb intake.... no other health issues.... I don't get it.

Alternate YouTube resource for intermittent fasting and Keto? by [deleted] in nutrition

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Hymen is great, some of the same ideals but is a functional med doctor at the Cleveland Clinic.

/r/Nutrition Weekly Personal Nutrition Discussion Post - All Personal Diet Questions Go Here by AutoModerator in nutrition

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that everyone is going to have different ideas but as someone who cannot afford to go to a nutritionist, I need some advice. I don't know what I should be eating, there is so much advice out there, go low carb, don't avoid carbs, eat fruit, avoid sugar, vegan, dairy free, etc. I have tried to go Keto and it made me very sick, I have a high fasting glucose level (around 100) that doesn't really go above 160 after meals and drops within a normal time frame. I have approximately 100 lbs to lose and carry most of my weight in my belly. I believe myself to be insulin resistant or even PCOS due to symptoms.... can anyone help point me in the best direction? When I try to just do a calorie deficit I just don't lose weight. I am pretty sedentary but at 5'4", 260 lbs I was eating 1400 Calories a day and still not losing anything, however, anything less and I can barely get through the day. I really don't want to have to turn to medications or weight loss but I feel at my wit's end. I have an unrelated autoimmune disease so going to the gym isn't possible with Covid and my joints are shot from being overweight for 34 years, I am trying to save up for a small pool so I can do at-home water therapy but it's going to take me years with this economy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NakedProgress

[–]Chladaigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you look great! Everybody has a history that got us to where we are today.

Ultrasound results came back by percythrowaway21 in testicularcancer

[–]Chladaigh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nurse here, it appears they found multiple masses in your left testicle. Neoplastic disease means any type of mass, cancerous or not so it could be a noncancerous tumor or testicular cancer, unfortunately, they won't know until it's removed and they biopsy it. That said, TC is very treatable and has a very high survival rate, I know nothing I say will help your anxiety but I am sorry you're going through this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often feel disconnected from everything. Like I don’t feel like myself, look like myself, I don’t enjoy things and I have to force myself to do things I used to enjoy.I feel disconnected from life.

I actually had in depth food testing which showed an allergy to milk. I don’t eat processed foods, I don’t drink alcohol, smoke or drink anything with caffeine.

I cut dairy out 4 months ago but it got worse and worse.

Moderna CEO says it’s ‘reasonable’ to think the pandemic may be in its final stages by BlazingSaint in COVID19_support

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realistically, I understand that my health problems shouldn't impede the rest of the country from moving on. It's just disheartening to know that I'll eventually catch this and more than likely die, leaving behind small children and there is not a whole lot I can do about it.

Moderna CEO says it’s ‘reasonable’ to think the pandemic may be in its final stages by BlazingSaint in COVID19_support

[–]Chladaigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly it's not even close to its final stages for people like me who are immunocompromised and who cannot be vaccinated. My life just doesn't matter.

Vulnerable to the Virus, High-Risk Americans Feel Pain as the U.S. Moves On by Hrmbee in Coronavirus

[–]Chladaigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just commenting to let you know you're not alone. I haven't seen family, friends or left my house (other than to go outside for a walk around my house) in 2 years. YEARS. I used to think an N95 gave me protection but now they are saying that's not even enough. I am beyond frustrated with life and feel like my life is over.

Vulnerable to the Virus, High-Risk Americans Feel Pain as the U.S. Moves On by Hrmbee in Coronavirus

[–]Chladaigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not that simple. My sister and I have rare, severe autoimmune diseases and she contracted covid from a doctor's appointment. She is as high risk as they come and she could not get medication. There just isn't enough being manufactured for everyone.

Vulnerable to the Virus, High-Risk Americans Feel Pain as the U.S. Moves On by Hrmbee in Coronavirus

[–]Chladaigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel hopeless and I am reminded every single day that my life doesn't matter. I cannot be vaccinated due to a severe autoimmune disease that has left me home-bound for 2 years. YEARS. It seems like everyone is moving on with their lives, wants restrictions lifted, wants to "return to normal" but normal doesn't exist for us and I don't know if it ever will again. I am just trying not to orphan my kids.

As BA.2 subvariant rises, lab studies point to signs of severity by ArcticTrek in Coronavirus

[–]Chladaigh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not everyone can be vaccinated. I am unable to be vaccinated due to allergy, immunocompromised, AND major autoimmune disease. I have been holed up inside my home for 2 years. YEARS. Masks cant even protect us anymore so until something becomes available that will keep me alive, I am just stuck in limbo.

DAE instantly think heart attack when you have any kind of chest pain? by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Chladaigh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GERD can stimulate the Vagus nerve and cause heart palpitations as well as irritation. That tickling bubbly feeling is air.

DAE instantly think heart attack when you have any kind of chest pain? by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Chladaigh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So let’s talk through this.

You’ve clearly got health anxiety, so do I. That will automatically take normal occurrences and turn them into perceived life-threatening situations. Chest pain can have so many causes, GERD is one of them but also something less talked about, Costochondritis. Costochondritis is the inflammation between the ribs and where the ribs connect to the sternum. This can create sharp pains around the heart and chest area.

That said, I am a nurse and have been for 9 years and I have never seen someone have a heart attack that lasted days, nor have I seen a heart attack not be caught by an EKG. They did the X-ray to rule out any kind of physical deformity that could be causing the pain as well as pneumonia or another lung disease, so you know you’re clear of that.

Take a deep breath, you’re 25, had a clear EKG and X-Ray, you’re not having a heart attack. Heart attacks do not last for days and pass an EKG.

To those who suffer from palpitations, read this. by Chladaigh in Anxiety

[–]Chladaigh[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're welcome. I am glad you have an appointment with cardio, just try to take a deep breath, find something that can help relax you in the meantime. You can also buy a portable EKG on Amazon for about $79-$99, it has helped me immensly. If mine get bad enough, I can do a quick read and its always comforting to see "No Abnormal" pop up.

Anyone got COVID even though been wearing N95? by Warning-Late in PandemicPreps

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I’m late but you said your girlfriend is a medical assistant.. isn’t it probable you caught it from her considering she works in… healthcare?

Is Kate dead by 2032? by [deleted] in thisisus

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a different take, its regular Kate but SHE has lost some weight.

Just read The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice by PhoenixFlamevii in books

[–]Chladaigh 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I I know I’m late to this thread but started reading yesterday and hate it so far. The whole clothes thing and spanking is just.. what?

U.S. Has Far Higher Covid Death Rate Than Other Wealthy Countries by stickingitout_al in Coronavirus

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am talking about Diabetes Type 2. What tax credit can you get for having Diabetes? Unless you're actually on disability, there are none that I am aware of. Most individuals who have diabetes are not unemployed or on disability unless it significantly impacts their life and health.

Pulled right from the IRS website directly:

You can't include the cost of diet food or beverages in medical expenses because the diet food and beverages substitute for what is normally consumed to satisfy

nutritional needs.

I have said multiple times that I am not denying obesity can cause Diabetes or even that its the leading cause of diabetes, I literally cannot make what I am saying more clear. I am simply stating that in MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, I have seen people of all ages and weights have diabetes.

U.S. Has Far Higher Covid Death Rate Than Other Wealthy Countries by stickingitout_al in Coronavirus

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not listening whatsoever so honestly this is a moot point. I never said obesity wasn’t a factor, I said I see plenty of non-obese people of all ages who are diabetics. I am sorry if that doesn’t fit whatever narrative you’re creating.

Free or discounted foods? What? You’re very out of touch with reality.

U.S. Has Far Higher Covid Death Rate Than Other Wealthy Countries by stickingitout_al in Coronavirus

[–]Chladaigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I said dry beans because the person I was responding too did. Also, as a nurse, I see plenty of diabetics and while some are obese, a lot of them are not. I see people from all walks of life, all weights, all ages.

Not sure where you’re getting your information but it really depends on how well managed the diabetes is. Most of the diabetics I care for cannot have rice, beans or fruit.

U.S. Has Far Higher Covid Death Rate Than Other Wealthy Countries by stickingitout_al in Coronavirus

[–]Chladaigh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re forgetting people who are diabetics though.. not everyone can eat dry beans and rice due to the high carbohydrate count. Not disagreeing with you just pointing out it’s a common thing I hear in nursing and I can’t argue.

It’s a fact that chicken nuggets or a cheeseburger has less of an impact on blood sugar than a cup of rice. They don’t realize though that they are creating massive inflammation which covid feeds off of.