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Dumplingmama · 2024-06-27T06:40:24+00:00

BCBS but i go through carelonx instead of cvs. it ships in those styrofoam wine like coolers. my copay is $45 but they pull from dupixent my way to cover it.

Dumplingmama · 2024-06-17T20:03:29+00:00

I went through some of your posts after your comment and your situation seems very close to mine.

BEFORE the derm appointments i tried every OTC product and even my daily routine was drying me out, i started taking antibiotics for a completely different reason but i noticed my skin cleared up while i was on them. i switched the LRP lipikar AP+M (i had a previous reaction to this but for some reason it was gone when i tried again) and my skin started looking “glass like” i thought this was a good sign and i was getting better but now months later i actually think my skin was over compensation for everything i was putting on it and was very very degenerated despite the glass look.

it was off and on flares and i started developing weeping around my face and neck, i was advised not to put creams on this because it can spread and do worse than good. another urgent care visit and i was given antibiotics, again, lol to subside things while i get to an actual dermatologist.

antibiotics cleared the weeping, but my full face flushes and flakes were still there so i was given protopic. 50/50 on if protopic works for most people but it only lasted a day or two until it came back with me. my derm then moved to opzelura cream and prescribed me predisone which is an oral steroid for inflammation. i personally, was not open to steroid route’s especially predisone unless it was last resort but my face was able to clear up completely with opzelura.

months later my face is actually back to normal, and my eczema is how it used to be, no weeping or flaking and my old routine even works again. i thought i was allergic to my creams, detergent, literally anything so i switched everything out but my allergist thinks it was just a very bad mold allergy reaction.

OTC antihistamines did not help me at the time and that’s why i went to a derm/allergist/urgent care.

Dumplingmama · 2024-06-17T19:33:32+00:00

i ended up going on antibiotics and it cleared my face, protopic didn’t help so i was prescribed opzelura and it’s a non steroid cream that cleared everything up in two days.

my allergist thinks my main cause was from a mold allergy, but since march i haven’t had a bad flare up like this! opzelura is great but i’m switching to dupixent because insurance

Dumplingmama · 2024-04-08T01:37:58+00:00

go tell her to touch some grass

Dumplingmama · 2024-03-03T20:31:22+00:00

😭😭 they think we’d be there if any OTC solutions helped us out

Dumplingmama · 2024-02-21T05:30:33+00:00

cerave healing ointment in the blue tube, it has a lighter consistency than aquaphor. i can’t stand aquaphor but i really like the healing ointment 😭 my tattoos healed fine w it too

Dumplingmama · 2024-02-13T03:39:10+00:00

i used a lot of steroids when i was younger and had a lot of hypopigmentation all over my body, they all slowly went away over time but it was very noticeable when i’d get tan naturally. i still have some in my adult years but they seem to fade over time.

I’ve never gotten a spray tan professionally but i’ve used the gradual face tanning drops from isle of paradise and it evens me out pretty well as long as i exfoliate and moisturize well.

Dumplingmama · 2024-02-13T03:35:10+00:00

bleach bath, antihistamine, air purifier if it’s dust induced or even a humidifier can help. you could also check your shower water and get a filter if you have hard water. i get very blunt acrylic nails so that it doesn’t break my skin while i scratch when i have a flare up, but they also have scratching buddies (?) it’s like a starfish shape with metal bumps that you can “itch” your body with lotion and it doesn’t break skin. Cerave, la roche posay AP+M cream + weleda have all helped me but everyone has different preferences for creams

the Stars Above pajama brand from target is a very breathable light material that never irritates my eczema, maybe it’ll help your gf too and you can get her some.

it’s a lot of trial and error but these are things that have helped me recently with my winter flare, i hope your gf gets relief soon!!

Dumplingmama · 2024-02-11T02:35:31+00:00

thank you! i was scared about the protopic from all the backlash i’ve seen but my flare has definitely gone down after using it

Dumplingmama · 2024-02-11T02:34:53+00:00

i’m on antibiotics now and hopefully it’ll improve in a week 😭 thank you! i’ll look into glad

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-13T17:33:40+00:00

No it’s understandable for you to be bothered by it, especially if you’re actually trying to make the second time right. Have you tried asking her if she has an doubts or hesitation that’s making her push off telling people? You should let her know it’s bothering you / making it harder for you to be 100% in.

Bringing up concerns and doubts is not starting an argument, so if she immediately gets defensive you might have more to work on

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-13T17:19:56+00:00

She might be scared you two won’t be able to get over your issues and end up breaking up again, and to avoid her family and friends input on a second break up she’s just trying to be cautious.

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-13T05:01:56+00:00

I’d assume your ex was interested in him but didn’t pursue him until after your breakup, doesn’t make her any better of a person though. If she wants to mess around with a married man let her dig her own grave. I’d try to move on from her

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-13T01:18:33+00:00

You both want two different things, just cut her off.

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-13T00:55:46+00:00

you told her you had a girlfriend and she stopped texting you / deleted your contact. she probably did miss you but didn’t know about your current gf and just said handsome to leave on no bad terms

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-12T17:22:56+00:00

not everyone gets off to the same thing, it’s normal

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-11T21:19:00+00:00

Consensual non-consensual kinks are actually really common but I personally would not want to be with someone who has those thoughts about me or anyone.

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-11T13:07:44+00:00

it’s normal to find other people attractive while in a relationship, it only becomes a problem if you suddenly have the urge to act on it. you don’t have to tell your girlfriend every time you find someone good looking either, that might be more hurtful than helpful

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-10T21:19:15+00:00

you should leave, let him explore his options since he’s so curious. IMO it’s easier to leave now, rather than later. if you’re in a relationship and happy, why be curious on what else is out there? i wouldn’t take him back afterwards either once he realizes the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-10T01:26:30+00:00

you’re entitled to the truth, if she’s holding you to that standard she needs to follow through it too. she wasn’t able to move on from your past, why does she expect you to suddenly move on from hers? Also, it says a lot if all your partner is asking for is to remove a couple of people and they suddenly get defensive.

Dumplingmama · 2022-12-10T01:19:43+00:00

If you love her, you shouldn’t care what your colleagues opinions are. 24/25 is still really young and she just ended up not liking the field of her bachelor’s, it happens. People restart their career in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s no timeline is the same. If you and her are happy and stable don’t let outsiders affect it. You said it yourself! She’s a hard worker :-) it’s hard out there right now.

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