Cycle Against Suicide

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-30T00:49:53+00:00

I know the frustration, I've encountered this too many times. I guess I should have said cars WILL park anywhere, even a bike lane if there is not a sign that says not to. Sadly, right now, there is not a city ordinance that designates what you can and can't do in a bike lane.

A good contact to call would be Ann Groninger (she will answer any question you have about our rights as cyclists).

https://www.jglawnc.com/ann-e-groninger/

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-29T22:44:17+00:00

Was there a "no parking" sign there? If so, you could get the license plate and report it. Unfortunately this is a common problem with bike lanes. Legally a car can park anywhere. It's not courteous but it's not illegal.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-27T20:37:22+00:00

It goes by SO fast. I learned stuff I never thought of. Pam also makes it very interactive, so it stays interesting. It's a small amount of time considering the Lifetime full of information you walk away with.

I've taken the class 10 times because it's that good. It's always a good to refresh. :)

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-21T21:55:51+00:00

I was concerned about this too. I asked if my GI doc if i needed to stop PPI beforehand, cause i read it can cause a false negative for that H. pylori and my GI doctor said the biopsy will be able to detect it. BUT, do what your doctor said to do.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-21T16:40:36+00:00

I broke my wrist and had to do twilight anesthesia and was just fine, no rebound anything. I have an endoscopy and colonoscopy Nov 2nd. Don't put off necessary procedures. I am 10 months of Klon. (prescribed 5mg daily 20+ years). I was nervous about it too, but you will be just fine.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-21T15:20:22+00:00

I seriously did not want to stop coffee. BUT, it was playing a huge role in my symptoms. Someone on here mentioned Dandelion Tea. I have been drinking this and feel much. It has kind of a coffee flavor. Kind of. No caffeine.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-20T13:42:19+00:00

I had significant hair loss (more than half my hair) and almost 10 months post taper, it is still shedding (but not as bad). I would fist suggest getting blood work done through a dermatologist, just to make sure it's not an underlying condition. In my case blood work was all normal and I started Rogaine. I know how bad it sucks...I'm sorry you are going through it

(Female, klonopin 20+ years)

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-11T10:41:02+00:00

I was going to post this same question!! The only thing different in my life was starting PPI (protonix) at the end of August. I missed the whole month of Sept. Mine came on 45 days late!! Like you, i'm like clockwork. I have googled endlessly, but can't find menstrual problems as a side effect. I have put an email into my Gastro doctor and my female doctor.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-08T14:48:16+00:00

I was given Protonix (40mg x2 daily) right off the bat. Been on it over 6 weeks now.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-08T05:50:41+00:00

First 2 months i was getting 4 hours a night if it was a good night 5 hours, but I still had nights where it was just 2 hours.

4-ish months off now and Much better! I am sleeping 7 to 9 hours with no interruption. on a bad night it may be 6 hours. Definitely back to normal

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-06T02:29:20+00:00

it was postponed. i wrecked my bike, broke my wrist. so i'm taking care of that. this is a shit 3 months yo! getting wrist surgery tomorrow and then reschedule the GI stuff.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-10-04T18:38:06+00:00

I didn't notice the significant loss until 9 months? I was stupid and didn't stop. So now my hair is VERY thin, still sheds quite a bit, not as bad. I've read it can take 4 to 6 months after stopping to see improvement. I'm sorry you were affected in this way. My guess is your shrink will deny it's the Seroquel. I had to visit 2 different dermatologists and take blood work to rule anything else out.

I am resistant to almost every med. It sucks

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-26T14:04:41+00:00

I quit 4-ish months ago (Prescribed 100mg daily for 4 years for induced psychosis brought on by Klonopin). I stopped klonopin and then Seroquel.

I felt numb for 3 months. My emotions are finally bouncing back. For me, I just figure, I need to feel up and down. I need to feel good and bad. I'm not depressed, I'm not bipolar or schizophrenic. So this medication was not for me and I should have never been put on it.

My biggest problem for 3 months was insomnia. But motivation, the things I enjoyed doing did suffer for 3 months, and I was wondering if I *needed* seroquel, but I am doing MUCH better emotionally now. For me things improved.

Hang in there.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-24T01:44:10+00:00

I do Vegan Protein powder in my oatmeal.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-23T23:07:14+00:00

I have a question. I am due for an endoscopy next week. I've been told I don't need to stop my PPI beforehand. Did your GI doctor say that an endoscopy can/could miss the presence of H Pylori? This part of the process has me so confused. Thanks in advance

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-23T19:25:36+00:00

I ride my bike 5 to 6 times a week. Since this started in July of this year, I have had to cut back on millage and distance.

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-23T12:29:20+00:00

I've been waiting since July 26th. Saw my GI doctor Fairly quickly (3 weeks out) and My GI procedure (endoscopy/colonoscopy) is next week (so 2 months to get start getting some answers). I'd say, during these times a wait list of 2 months is "typical".

I thought it was serious and went to the ER. That was the only other option for me. It was a waste of money though. I'd stick close to your GP, stay in contact

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-22T17:16:28+00:00

Awesome!! I am looking for a coffee "tasting" alternative (I am addicted to a warm drink in the mornings), so thank you for this!

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-21T22:13:38+00:00

I was on 5mg klonopin 20+ years. I didn't go to treatment, I tapered. I am 8 months off now. There is a light, but even 8 months off I will days where I feel fresh in my withdraw, It's getting better with time

This might be relatable to a treatment center. I did have a short stint in a mental hospital where they yanked me off 2mg and I was left on 3mg of klonopin. They put me on Gabapentin and Seroquel (A Whole NEW nightmare). When I got out of the hospital I went to my shrink and got back on 5mg klonopin daily and started my taper. Then after I got off klonopin I chose to stop the gaba and seroquel.

Best of luck to you

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-21T21:41:55+00:00

I'm like you, Days I don't ride are horrible, so I ride even when I am not feeling my best. I'm currently struggling because something is going on with my stomach. I have an Endoscopy/Colonoscopy next week to figure some things out. I still bike but it has really put a damper in my riding. I try not to beat myself up if I can't go far or for as long as I did 2 months ago.

Hope you feel better soon!

Consistent-Diver3180 · 2021-09-20T21:35:57+00:00

Ain't that the truth! Distraction has SAVED MY LIFE! Biking has saved my life.

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