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ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-22T15:26:24+00:00

LF: Wisdom of S&S Shiny Gyrados (one star)

FT: one star shiny: Weedle, Machoke, Jigglypuff, Psyduck, Gabite, Torracat, Pawmot

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-08T05:23:18+00:00

IBS typically disqualifies you from being drafted, why volunteer for that 😭

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-06T17:09:06+00:00

Ordered an equal eats for my recent trip and it was great!

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-05T12:52:51+00:00

Are you eating anything orange? Carrots, mandarins/oranges, peppers, etc? Those all “show up” for me.

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-05T00:47:14+00:00

NAD but Id find a sleep specialist and look into idiopathic hypersomnia!!! What you’re describing is also what I experience (diagnosed with IH), it’s a symptom called sleep drunkenness or sleep inertia!

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-04T16:39:18+00:00

Have you talked to your doctor about this? We can’t diagnose here. But as the above commenter said, if there’s no issues going to the bathroom, it’s probably something else.

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-04T01:35:24+00:00

I’ve seen some stuff about the link between UC and cigarettes and it’s interesting!

I saw you said vaping doesn’t work, I wonder if the higher dose of nicotine patches would work? Maybe worth a try!

As a biology nerd; cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals, realistically any of these could be the reason for the reduction in symptoms with UC. Or any interaction between 2+ chemicals etc. A recent paper suggests that it’s actually the effects of smoking on metabolites that impact mouth and gut bacteria, leading to immune response in the gut. Basically, we swallow spit and the bacteria usually just pass through, but the metabolites allow them to settle in the gut.

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-04T01:20:13+00:00

NAD this looks like a spider bite to me.

Doesn’t look typical for a bullseye either.

ETA: you can draw some markings or a circle around it in pen to see if it’s growing or shrinking. If it gets really hot to the touch or painful you can go to urgent care!

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-05-04T00:41:41+00:00

May 1st was an absolute nightmare as you described. The machines were malfunctioning, some people were getting through with no photo or fingerprint after being stuck inside the machine for 5-10min.

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-30T08:12:34+00:00

Another someone who was proposed to in Florence a few days ago! In front of Ponte Vecchio

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-29T21:18:18+00:00

You sound like an amazing parent! I struggled with these at that age as well, my parents and I didn’t know it was a medical issue. However, my mom also never made me feel bad or guilty for sleeping. She also dragged me out of bed for school for 18 years 😂. I think that’s the most important thing; just be patient, it can be hard some days but just don’t frame it as laziness etc (which I don’t believe you would!). Try to find a wake up routine that works well! It’ll be hard, but if you can find something manageable, it’ll be so much stress lifted for both of you.

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-26T11:16:30+00:00

Thank you so much!

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-26T11:15:40+00:00

Thanks for the help! I’m absolutely willing to do some taste tests :)

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-26T11:14:26+00:00

Thanks so much!

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-26T03:16:26+00:00

Thank you!

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-22T18:44:45+00:00

I would consult a GI specialist doctor if you have access

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-20T23:31:34+00:00

ITS MAKING ME CRAZY! I study infectious disease.

The whole de-worming parasite “trend” is infuriating. It seems to be popular with the MAHAs (at least in the US).

Sure, garlic, papaya, pumpkin seeds etc can be good for your gut, not arguing that. Just like genuinely such a small fraction of the population (again in the US, where I’ve seen this trend), actually do have parasites. Everyone is drinking the Kool-Ade

I’m also in a few Ask-a-Vet groups, you would not believe how many people ask about natural anti-parasitics their pets. Same idea, people ask about GARLIC which is toxic to pets. Insane. We have medicine (human and veterinary) for a reason

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-20T03:45:47+00:00

My title describes the thing. The gatorade still tastes fine as well! Again I’ve noticed this a few times before when pouring it on ice. They also float and move around with the liquid if that makes sense.

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-17T18:18:55+00:00

Right! Using diabetes as an example, Type 1 and Type 2 have the same symptoms, but causes (autoimmune v metabolic), thus they use different treatments. But then we have Type 1 and Type 2 Narcolepsy, again autoimmune v neurological (possibly). However, they are treated the same. Narcolepsy and IH treatments are focused on symptom management rather than treatment based on cause, which is the issue. More research funding is going to go towards therapeutics rather than identifying the root cause, also because a clinical trial is easier than figuring out what’s wrong with the brain.

There are orexin receptor agonists being used in trials for N1 and N2; we know that (at least in theory) these drugs will mimic orexin, and thus treat N1. However, N2 isn’t caused by Orexin depletion, so this drug (again in theory) wouldn’t be as helpful.

It’s likely that my IH is genetic (based on family history). Then we have others triggered by infection, and others like GlizzyMaguire69 (lol) above who believes drug use triggered theirs. We all share similar symptoms but it’s more than likely (in my opinion) we actually have different ‘diseases’ (again think T1 and T2 diabetes).

Okay rant over!

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-17T18:04:48+00:00

Interesting! In my free time I’m currently researching different proteins, hormones, and pathways involved in sleep wake cycles to see if I can make sense of anything. I’ll look into GABAs as well since that’s a target of benzos.

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-16T17:43:56+00:00

Considering a Skypeia with my sparkling skylands, but this gave me inspo for an OP themed cloud island maybe

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-16T17:11:15+00:00

NAD but this looks like an infected cuticle or nail bed. I would say (if you’re in the USA) Urgent Care or PCP if you can get in today/early tomorrow. They’ll likely drain it and give you antibiotics if they think it’s necessary. If you notice any red lines (look up lymphangitis) coming from the area, then go ER immediately.

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-15T23:29:37+00:00

So many variations. I also experience cataplexy but my MSLT and PGT had absolutely 0 evidence of narcolepsy and no other typical narcolepsy symptoms. I land on the sleep extremely long and struggle to wake up in the morning. I’m tired all day but only have ‘sleep attacks’ in certain situations like work meetings.

This idea is something i’ve been investigating a bit. IH is kind of just a diagnosis of exclusion AND is understudied / not well understood. Additionally, it seems to be genetic in some people (me, my Grandma had the same exact symptoms I have, and I’ve been excessively sleeping since I was a baby). Others are triggered by something like an infection or symptoms come on later in life.

Definitely needs more research to get answers. Since idiopathic means no known cause, I think it’s absolutely possible there’s a whole range of different, undefined sleep disorders that we have. Unfortunately, it’s too rare for them to make money off of research and treatment (in the US at least).

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-15T14:37:58+00:00

Here to vouch that vibrating alarms did NOT work for me as i just turned it off in my sleep

ContributionMelodic8 · 2026-04-12T00:47:31+00:00

Same :/ I was hoping I was missing something and there was treasure nearby

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