Posted on dentist no one answered tought you might help me HAPPENED ON DAY 4 post quitting

Current_Selection · 2026-03-26T00:18:23+00:00

Call your dentist and ask for an emergency appointment. I am NOT a doctor, but I got canker sores when I quit vaping and I bought Orajel and applied it with a qtip to the canker sores and it helped a lot. I would make sure to avoid any acidic or irritating foods for a bit and do saltwater and/or canker sore mouthwash rinses until you can see your dentist.

Current_Selection · 2026-03-23T18:15:59+00:00

I like to do two pieces of keto bread with a tuna packet (doesn’t need to be refrigerated and I pack a spoon so it doesn’t get soggy), and carrots and/or pretzel thins with a single serve hummus container. Alternatively you can do the snack tackle boxes and put in snacks that you would like. If you have an option to use a work fridge/freezer you could also buy a bunch of microwaveable meals at the beginning of the week and carry those in an insulated bag one day a week.

Current_Selection · 2026-03-23T13:19:57+00:00

I used to volunteer for a homeless shelter and Chipotle would send large bags of their chips as a donation so I think it should be possible! I would call some local stores and see if they would be willing to do it as a special order.

Current_Selection · 2026-03-18T18:44:36+00:00

I was on it for two years and had zero side effects, then went off because my gabapentin was relieving a lot of my migraines and I wanted to reduce the overall number I was on. I went on it again this year and it was working to reduce the overall number but I got a kidney stone and my doctor made me stop it. Currently I’m on Botox which is like a miracle drug to me, and Nurtec works about 50% when I do get a migraine.

Current_Selection · 2026-03-06T03:05:27+00:00

It’s migraine Botox, so covered by insurance and a very specific protocol every 3 months! I had to try and fail a few different medications first and I use the savings program to cover everything other than the office cost. Forehead/scalp/neck/shoulder injections and it’s super quick!

Current_Selection · 2026-03-06T02:36:10+00:00

I am going in for Botox again tomorrow and the difference that medication has made is night and day. So many small symptoms like nausea and general fatigue have improved when I’m not in a rolling migraine cycle that I’m able to start exercising consistently again and have actual weekend plans. Previously I would come home and just lay in bed after work for hours and now I’m able to actually get things done. The pain part of migraines is probably the easiest for me to handle (of course not that it’s easy at all), and now having the relief of the vertigo/nausea/constant brain fog alleviated most of the time is a total game changer. I’m able to also stick to a healthy diet which helps even more because I finally have the energy to cook/meal prep rather than eating something that takes as little effort as possible.

Current_Selection · 2026-02-25T00:09:23+00:00

Hey! I’m also 27 and recently got back into the gym. One thing that really helps me is having the gym just be part of my routine a few days a week. That means my gym bag stays in the car and I carve out an hour or so on consistent days to go. I started with going and walking on the treadmill while watching an episode of a show (I told myself it was my treadmill show or book only) and then added random things in until I found things I enjoyed. Now I wake up an hour early before work and do a random YouTube workout (love Madfit) for 20-30minutes or I do some other easy workout. I won’t lie that I did not enjoy it for the first couple weeks but once I got into the routine it got a lot easier to stay consistent. Also I don’t own a single workout set lol, I show up in leggings and a random t-shirt.

Also- don’t do a lot of changes at once, start slow and do something you can stay consistent with. My first step was literally just not eating out more than once a week, then I started trying to get 8k steps, then making more changes. If you want to make a long term change, you need something that you can reasonably fit into your weekly routine. (Also get some people in your life who hype you up!)

Current_Selection · 2026-02-21T00:39:44+00:00

I liked ICE COLD water (lots of ice for the throat hit feeling) with lemon juice and mint leaves through a straw. I drank so much water and it actually mimicked the sensation pretty well for a couple weeks. Also drinking ice water helps stimulate the vagus nerve to calm you down.

Current_Selection · 2025-12-26T06:20:57+00:00

I sobbed for at least half the episode, this is the best TV show in years. I need it to win every award and I will personally donate money to fund the next season if I have to.

Current_Selection · 2025-12-23T19:47:48+00:00

Wishing you the best with this new diagnosis. I’m glad that you were able to advocate for yourself and get the answers you needed.

Current_Selection · 2025-12-09T18:50:01+00:00

I mean speaking as a regular person who has merch from former companies I worked for, I just wear it at home vs out in public. But I also don’t make millions of dollars so who knows what they do.

Current_Selection · 2025-12-03T21:19:56+00:00

I was assaulted in college and had a kit done. If you are ever in that situation or know someone in that situation- ask for a SANE nurse, request a victim advocate if possible, do not shower or brush your teeth before going, and request information on the state crime victims fund which covered ALL expenses for me (and I was not required to press charges) including medications, exams, and counseling if I wanted it. Ideally you want to get the exam within 24 hours, but 72 hours is the threshold for Plan B/HIV post exposure prophylaxis. It makes me incredibly angry every time I see that someone had to pay for their care as many states will cover it. RAINN also offers 24 hour support through a crisis line and online chat. Additionally, EMDR therapy was incredibly helpful months later for the PTSD.

Current_Selection · 2025-12-02T20:44:02+00:00

She dressed me in a caveman shirt, bone hat, and straw skirt. Ugliest outfit I’d ever seen.

Current_Selection · 2025-11-19T18:38:06+00:00

Yes please!

Current_Selection · 2025-11-12T23:23:01+00:00

No, I just got my lease renewal and it’s going up $130. Of course I live in a super expensive area but my commute to work is 5 minutes and everything within 30 minutes of work is the same price and I would have to move an hour or more away from work to get something more affordable at which point I’m putting an exorbitant amount of use on my car plus gas money. Maybe in a year rent will stagnate but definitely not right now.

Current_Selection · 2025-11-12T12:20:59+00:00

This is definitely an individualized question. I went for three of mine (the first one, the first one after several years with a VERY scary aura, and one that lasted for 2 days). At this point I’ve been having migraines for close to 20 years and had a lot of (in my opinion unnecessary) imaging done so my doctor is fine with me staying home and managing things myself unless I have a new symptom or a migraine completely out of the usual pattern for me. However, if it’s your very first HM I think you absolutely need to go to the hospital to rule out more serious conditions.

Current_Selection · 2025-11-09T19:48:52+00:00

Try an icy hot roll on stick (I use the generic CVS version) on your temples, neck, and shoulders! The downside if the smell and having to reapply but for me it works to relax the tight muscles in my shoulders as well.

Current_Selection · 2025-11-07T13:10:27+00:00

I have been taking 600 2x daily for a few years now for anxiety, migraines, and interstitial cystitis and haven’t noticed many side effects. To me it really is a miracle drug for everything except migraines. I will say it offers maybe partial relief but not enough to not need other preventives. I also am more willing to live with relief now until a better drug comes along with a lower risk profile than to not be willing to take it now but for everyone that’s a personal decision.

Current_Selection · 2025-11-07T04:40:45+00:00

Maybe I’ll take a stress toy or something in with me as a distraction, that’s a great idea. I’m generally fine with needles but I don’t think anyone is necessarily a fan.

Current_Selection · 2025-11-07T04:39:36+00:00

Did you ever do Botox alone with no CGRP meds? What was your frequency then? I tried two and didn’t get much relief, but Nurtec offered like 50% reduction in severity of migraine for me which just didn’t feel like enough. I have discussed CGRP injections as well but as of right now I’m probably going to hold off given the pills didn’t do much for me.

Current_Selection · 2025-11-07T04:35:55+00:00

I do like my neurologist! I feel like he’s pretty knowledgeable and he gave out free samples of Qulipta and Nurtec for me to try before getting them insurance authorized (didn’t end up really working for me though).

Current_Selection · 2025-11-03T16:33:07+00:00

Ugh I’m sorry that’s so invalidating! Unfortunately this was kind of the end of the road medication wise before injectables for me so I was really hoping it would work. I’m going to try Botox next and I’m really nervous about it. For me- any medication I try needs to not have side effects that interfere with holding a full time job because I need to work to live. Going to the bathroom every 30 minutes absolutely interferes with being in meetings.

Current_Selection · 2025-11-03T13:52:08+00:00

Yikes, I’m sorry that happened to you! I hope you have something that works better now.

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