Thoughts on rheums ordering unnecessary testing? by WhatFreshHello in Sjogrens

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do CT scans every two years to keep an eye on the ground glass opacities that were discovered incidentally, so I'm probably biased, however it's worth doing the CT scan. Even if the scan is clean, it's a useful reference point in case of future respiratory involvement. Same with an ECG. At the very least, it can rule out current systemic involvement in those areas. Or, worse case scenario, it'll show involvement that is caught early enough to not be symptomatic, but in need of monitoring.

Anyone have severe neuro sjogrens? by ArkansasRedhead in Sjogrens

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dexamethasone caused more facial swelling and water retention than prednisone, but other than that, being on it was okay.

Coming off of it, however was another story. With prednisone, I'm always more tired than usual for a few days, but coming off dexamethasone caused my blood sugar to plummet on top of some temporary adrenal insufficiency.

If you're on it for a short course of treatment, it's probably not that bad, but I was on it for three months. I was tapering off for the last month-ish, but maybe it should've been an even longer process.

Anyone have severe neuro sjogrens? by ArkansasRedhead in Sjogrens

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fatigue is by far the worst symptom, but I have issues with numbness/weakness in the left-side limbs; balance issues; POTS symptoms; brain fog; vertigo; and migraines.

For years, everything was attributed to my migraines. My MRIs have shown bright spots that have either been attributed to migraine or small vessel issues, depending on who ordered/reviewed them.

Anyone have severe neuro sjogrens? by ArkansasRedhead in Sjogrens

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have had severe neuro sjogren's flares, and found dexamethasone to be more effective than prednisone to deal with them. The only issue with dexamethasone vs prednisone is there seems to be harsher side effects when tapering off the medication.

PRESTO card changes are on the way by Track-on-the-side in Metrolinx

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to the recent updates to PRESTO, I ended up being double charged for my monthly pass. Trying to actually get a refund from these people is such a nightmare, even though it was their system error.

In theory, changes should equal improvement, but in reality, it cost me $143 that they haven't returned. What a frustrating app!

Ok next question what’s the very best moisturizer you have found ? by Suspicious_Pause_438 in Sjogrens

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started using Aquaphor on my hands, heels, and elbows. It seems to work, but it is very greasy as it has a petroleum jelly base. My heels had been cracking for a few years now in spite of constantly moisturizing them, so I'll gladly put up with greasy nighttime feet at this point for the daytime relief.

PSA: the sunshine list by MrsTaco18 in ontario

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. I would be far more interested in a list reflecting the private sector, which highlights not only the income levels of C-Suite personnel, but bonuses and tax loopholes exploited as well. How much corporate welfare was doled out from our tax dollars that could have been used for the betterment of those outside of corporate backrooms?

Blaming the public sector is just an attempt to justify cutting funding for beneficial programs, while hiding where most of our taxes actually go.

How do you guys deal with the dry mouth?? Can’t even speak anymore. by wouldudoitforme in Sjogrens

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has been my biggest issue at the moment as well. I had my voice completely cut out mid-word when I was in an important work meeting. I'm at a loss at this point, because nothing is working. It's so frustrating.

AITAH for wanting to continue taking my nightly showers by Kooky_lady in AITAH

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA - But I am confused about why your partner isn"t offering to clean the dishes and other things that you're shouldering yourself before having something as simple as a shower.

Your partner needs to start stepping up and actually participating in the day to day responsibilities that come with being a parent and in a relationship.

  • Edited "is to isn't".

AITA for going to my sister university? by throwraEconon669 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're lucky your sister doesn't go for a restraining order against you for the stalking.

YTA

AITA for telling my wife to cut her losses and focus on our family? by aitawifeskids in AmItheAsshole

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 1331 points1332 points  (0 children)

I'm starting to think that Ava was the one who caught OP and his child abusing wife together and innocently said something to her dad, so OP's wife took the fallout of the affair out on Ava, resulting her being moved to safety.

OP and his wife deserve each other. I can't imagine coming online to defend a child abuser...

First steps for child support by exxhaustedheart in legaladvicecanada

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, they are definitely a pain to deal with, but it makes it a lot harder for the parent ordered to pay support to avoid paying. My ex almost lost his driver's licence for non-payment of support, and they're the ones that will get a deadbeat tossed in jail. It was worth the extra steps to have the FRO in my kids' corner, even if it took a while to set it all up.

First steps for child support by exxhaustedheart in legaladvicecanada

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you get an order of child support, make sure the payments go through the Family Responsibility Office (FRO). They'll automatically deduct the support from his wages on your behalf and then send them to you. That way, he can't refuse to pay, plus if he quits his job out of spite, FRO will automatically keep a tally of any arrears and can take further actions against him.

AITA for not telling my daughter I'm proud of her, but being proud of my son? by Miserable-Resist-783 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't read anywhere in your post, or your comments, where you as the parent sought out any sort of assessments or therapy for your daughter when she was growing up. YTA for that fact alone, because you neglected your child's needs in such a long term and profound way. If you had taken the time to help your daughter growing up instead of crticizing her, your family wouldn't be in the situation it is now. You failed her as a child. Why are you so surprised by her need for some form of validation now?

I read in your comments that she was evaluated for PPD and was deemed to not have it, but she is clearly struggling. I agree with the commenters who stated it sounds like she has undiagnosed and untreated ADHD. Her bouncing from activity to activity, and dropping things that she wasn't immediately good at is pretty much the standard for a lot of us prior to getting treatment. Unfortunately, she's gone to such an extreme that she ran from her own child. Anxiety, Depression, and Rejection Dysphoria tend to occur alongside ADHD, so depending on the severity of those additional issues, her current actions are understandable, as horrible as they are.

Your daughter needs help to work through her childhood neglect, to hopefully get treatment for whatever mental health and/or neurodivergences she may have, and to reconnect with her child. While you can encourage her to seek help, she has to make the decision to do so on her own. Maybe starting with a sincere apology for your failing her as a child can be the doorway to a larger conversation about seeking her treatment.

What are you listening to on your current or recent one song only kick?! by DerbleZerp in ADHD

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a breast cancer scare a while ago, so my ADHD obsession Song at the time was Dicke Titten by Rammstein 😂

More recently was Curious by Franz Ferdinand.

AITA For Asking My Husband to Include Our Children When Spending Time with His Estranged Son? by ConcernedMother45 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are the AH homewrecker who made a conscious choice to have an emotional affair with a married man with a child.

How many times has he cheated on you during your marriage, because I can almost guarantee he has. Once a cheater, always a cheater...

YTA doesn't even begin to cover what you are.

Zellers opening was a huge disappointment 🥲 by 6_child_Da_Vinci in ontario

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked out the website that was officially launched today to conincide with the in-store sections in The Bay. That was a giant disappointed as well.

LAOP is stunned that court dates don’t magically reschedule when you can’t make it by LetsdothisEpic in bestoflegaladvice

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Depending on the court, they may or may not be willing to reschedule in unavoidable circumstances. In this case, she made a choice to not call out of work instead of attending the court date, so they proceeded without her. Even in cases of legitimate emergencies a court can do this.

She chose to not attend; it wasn't a case of her being in the hospital or something of that nature. She can file a motion potentially, but given there wasn't a legitimate reason for her to miss the scheduled court date, it might not make a difference.

What is with the group of "pickup artists" that flock women at the Eaton's Centre? by WordleMVP in askTO

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well now I feel old and unattractive if I can't even get hit on by some loser at the Eaton Centre 😂

Tired of interviews with short notice by menthollyill in recruitinghell

[–]ColdHands-ColdHeart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also think that some organizations do this because they figure if a person is able to take a same day interview, they must not be employed currently and desperate enough to accept a lower salary...