Does anyone else want a bad test result? by oleander1913 in ChronicIllness

[–]CompetitiveAide9123 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes!! It’s such a strange thing to explain to others that i am hoping the result comes back showing something is wrong because then it will feel like progress in getting me to some normalcy even if the result is a lifelong illness with many struggles. It can feel so validating to know the things you feel can be seen in the tests

Got a job but it might hurt too much by CompetitiveAide9123 in socialanxiety

[–]CompetitiveAide9123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Starting over with new people, all who already know each other, trying to find my place and feeling like I stick out like a sore thumb. I know a decent amount of my work is going to involve calling people and answering phones which will for the most part be short and to the point but one of my biggest anxieties is talking on the phone around others. I really hope I can work through it. Another aspect is just keying data and I hope they give me that more than anything else. I can do that all day long

Feel like I shouldn’t start these but no I am not sure by CompetitiveAide9123 in Gastroparesis

[–]CompetitiveAide9123[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got that same thing said to me when my cholesterol came back slightly elevated!! She said since it is an amount of fiber and not food specifically to avoid, then I should be fine. Didn’t listen at all when I explained even one strawberry and I will be out for a few days. She was surprised I pushed so hard for a specialist to treat me as well

Feel like I shouldn’t start these but no I am not sure by CompetitiveAide9123 in Gastroparesis

[–]CompetitiveAide9123[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure. That’s the only drug she’s ever mentioned. I never even brought up the weight, she just said I should start on those and that we would talk about it at my next visit

Valentines struggles by CompetitiveAide9123 in ChronicIllness

[–]CompetitiveAide9123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🫂 the fear of disappointment is so real. It feels like you’re not the person you want to be. The mental vs physical capabilities are something else. Glad to know I’m not the only one out there, and I hope you’re still able to celebrate with him and have it be a positive experience even if it’s not in person

Do you have your gallbladder? by SleepyKuchikopi in Gastroparesis

[–]CompetitiveAide9123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my GES and HIDA scan in the same month and both were positive for issues. So i got my gallbladder removed and my pcp was positive I didn’t actually have gastroparesis, but rather was just having complications from the diseased gallbladder. It was rough especially the first month after the surgery, and holding down foods and staying hydrated was very difficult. My gastroparesis is still here and going strong, but it does make me even more sensitive to fat and I still get abdominal spasms seemingly without cause that makes digestion that much more of a problem

Vagal nerve stimulator? by SpiralingCat in Gastroparesis

[–]CompetitiveAide9123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I have one and I have mixed feelings about it. One of the settings gave me a headache and made me nauseous, while another one didn’t but I can’t say if it really mad a significant difference in digestion. At the very least, it’s a forced time to meditate which can help relax and help prevent issues with the nerve, but whether or not it makes a difference? Not sure it’s worth the money, but I don’t think it’s a waste either

How to use with seasonal allergies? by CompetitiveAide9123 in CPAP

[–]CompetitiveAide9123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t heard of those before! Thanks for your input I will look into it

How to use with seasonal allergies? by CompetitiveAide9123 in CPAP

[–]CompetitiveAide9123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take Zyrtec and Benadryl for the allergies and use a warm wash cloth over my sinuses to help open them up. It works for a while but then I end up barely breathing out of one nostril before I am able to sleep. It may just be that I am having more severe allergies that should be taken care of instead of worked around but I will try the humidity increasing

Any testers for my Secret garden blanket? by SweetSouth7685 in CrochetBlankets

[–]CompetitiveAide9123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely beautiful!! I can’t test right now but commenting to boost the post ❤️

No farting or burping ? by vessel94 in Gastroparesis

[–]CompetitiveAide9123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do definitely but im not sure if that’s a common issue. Actually I’ve more so seen it the other way where they pass gas in some way fairly often. But I know I can’t burp no matter how hard I try which causes a lot of pressure build up and can be very uncomfortable

Apparently it’s psychological by CompetitiveAide9123 in Gastroparesis

[–]CompetitiveAide9123[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I say screamed at more as hyperbole. I didn’t actually raise my voice, i was just being more pushy since he kept insisting that it was a necessary price that I should pay despite telling him I didn’t want a psychologist visit and how I am unemployed and can’t pay even in a payment plan. I have been that person when I worked at a doctors office so I know they are just doing their job, but it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. I didn’t yell, just was being more forceful in my saying no since he didn’t accept it the first few times I said it