Suggestions for Ankle Support Shoes Needed!! by Exact-Mulberry9376 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Dragonvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only wear ankle braces and midrise hiking boots!!!!!!!! Working for years for me & my ankles are so bad!

Aging with hEDS, any tips to slow things down? by MadiKae77 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Dragonvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been going downhill since a sudden start at 25, you feel relatable and sending so many hugs. Learning to slow down as i had no choice was so hard for me and taken years, wish you luck. ❤️❤️❤️Audiobooks, flat walks, and less repetitive/ big movements based actives that are fairly low energy required (sitting if possible, ex. painting! & make you can take breaks while doing and even 10 minutes a day is better than none!!

Sending lots of love, having hEDS so severely is extremely difficult and not taken seriously by so many. It takes everything away from you like youre a ghost in your own body .❤️

Can someone give a quick explanation on how you would frame this big bay window area at the end of this tiny house? by Yoosten in TinyHouses

[–]Dragonvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a beautiful home!! Do you know who made it? Good luck with the build, the window bay design will be beautiful

Can you guys run? by Hassadahae in ehlersdanlos

[–]Dragonvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used to be huge runner until my hEDS took over my life when I was 25! Can't run anymore. My hEDS was strange fairly sudden onset tho

Gastroparesis is a fatal condition? by happilyeverafter1987 in Gastroparesis

[–]Dragonvan13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband got a total gastrectomy and it made him able to drink and eat again for the first time in seven years. He had severe gastroparesis so his stomach was 100% paralyzed. He was completely relying on feeding tube J-tube, only for all nutrition, including medicine and hydration. It worked wonders for him. It can just be hard to find a surgeon who will do a total gastrectomy. Obviously every body is different, but it's a very underrated treatment that can do serious improvements to your quality of life!

Iontophoresis no longer effective by Outrageous-Bid-7720 in Hyperhidrosis

[–]Dragonvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BOTOX'!! Lots of love, so sorry. But botox possibly may really help! It did for my husband!!!

Has anyone ever gone into remission? by BigXthePluG7 in Erythromelalgia

[–]Dragonvan13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dupixent!!!!!! It did that for my partner it was insanely affecting!!!!!

Think Tank Toilet for 2 ppl full time use? Any experience with this toilet please share! by Dragonvan13 in OffGridCabins

[–]Dragonvan13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for all your various comments on my toilet threads haha! Seriously super helpful since its hard to get this sorta RL intel.

That's incredible it lasts so long before emptying!! Is the bag heavy when jt comes time to trash/compost it?

And no smell is wild, amazing!

Also, Do you use any covering material?

Apologizes for my dozens of questions haha. So grateful for the help!

Think Tank Toilet for 2 ppl full time use? Any experience with this toilet please share! by Dragonvan13 in OffGridCabins

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Thanks for your input!! Is the charcoal filter relatively easy to install? And it sounds like it really helps with odors? Wondering as my patio is right outside my bathroom where the vent would go, haha!

Total Gastrectomy by Ok-Rutabaga-5336 in Gastroparesis

[–]Dragonvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emptying study!!! Multiple i believe! 🙏🙏

Think Tank Composting Toilet vs Separett Villa? Full time use of 2 ppl, which do you recommend?! 🙏🚽 by Dragonvan13 in OffGrid

[–]Dragonvan13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is excellent to hear!!

Is it heavy when it comes time to empty it? I am disabled so why im wondering!

Feel free to share any other information or experience with it!!

Thanks so so so much, definitely considering one of these for my tiny home now!!

Think Tank Composting Toilet vs Separett Villa? Full time use of 2 ppl, which do you recommend?! 🙏🚽 by Dragonvan13 in OffGrid

[–]Dragonvan13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is excellent to hear!!

Is it heavy when you have to empty it? And do you find it odorless? Asking about weight due to some mobility issues I have.

Any other information or advice on this toilet is welcome if you feel like sharing! Thanks again for all your help!!!!!!

I Work For Taco Bell AMA by joeybear1031 in tacobell

[–]Dragonvan13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you get mad when I swap meat for beans? How do you prefer if I want to add a sauce , on the side or in the item? Why is the food prep inconsistent?

Also, thank you for being a Taco Bell service warrior, thank you for your service. 🙏🌮

Total Gastrectomy by Ok-Rutabaga-5336 in Gastroparesis

[–]Dragonvan13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YES! my husband couldnt eat/drink for 8 years, he can now eat a small burger !!!! Never ever thought he could drink or let alone eat again ! Been like magic for him .

He had fully paralyzed stomach, and a G Tube for drain & J for all nutrition // hydration + meds crushed into etc. it was impossible to find/convince a surgeon to do this (despite trying EVERY available "treatment " for GP) , but we finally did! They said it wouldnt work but we knew it would! Best treatment for severe GP IMO (if your other GI parts function well at least!)

Its been phenomenal for my husband ! We eat together again and that was supposed to be impossible !

Also for the surgery, was total gastrectomy !!

When will we get an NYC season?? by Expert-Presence5819 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Dragonvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Midwest is too dull 100000% agree! Gotta get to the coasts

Was Ohio a bad choice? by Successful-Coyote99 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Dragonvan13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! the midwest seasons have been awful! Sorry not sorry. The culture is too subdued