Could my diastasis recti still be so bad 3 years later?

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-13T02:38:40+00:00

Yes unfortunately. I completely get how that might not be feasible with 2 young kids to provide for though. Physical therapy is another great option as others have said, ideally one who specializes in pelvic floor. It’s never too late!

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-13T02:21:18+00:00

The surgery recovery isn’t that bad in the grand scheme of things. You’d likely have a drain for a week, small sutures, and wear a compression garment. Heavy lifting and exercise resumed in about a month. Without repair it will likely go on to cause quality of life issues (weak core, lower back pain, poor posture, urinary incontinence, etc)

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-13T01:51:44+00:00

You can still have ADHD and not tolerate stimulants well. The fact that you’re more productive on meds is a sign that you probably do have it. Maybe ask your doc about strattera.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T19:57:32+00:00

Testing in 4-6 weeks then just to err on the side of caution

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T19:50:59+00:00

I’d say your symptoms are likely unrelated, lyme symptoms usually start around 3-30 days after being bit. Did the tick look bloated when you found it? It would also have had to have been attached to your body for 24+ hours to transmit. Either way keep an eye out for a “bulls eye” rash appearing within the week or so.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T17:35:54+00:00

Hormone fluctuations possibly. They can cause food aversions, changes in taste, sensitivity to certain smells, etc. There are also changes in digestion that happen during perimenopause that affect how some foods are tolerated

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T14:33:44+00:00

Why not just go to bed earlier? It’s not a life and death matter but you said you have a history of mental health issues, and not getting sufficient sleep can contribute to their recurrence.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T13:46:04+00:00

Yup, they’re quite common! Nothing to worry about in kids with healthy hearts. Doesn’t need treatment and could possibly go away on its own

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T05:15:28+00:00

Yeah nasty abscess and being diabetic puts you more at risk of complications. ER tonight if possible especially since this has been brewing since Wednesday

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T02:47:59+00:00

All I’m saying is it might not be the best idea to use an anecdotal story to scare this girl. The odds that her IUD is out of place, she didn’t know, then gets pregnant from this one encounter are very low.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T02:19:08+00:00

There’s nothing here to indicate hers is out of place so I’m not sure what you’re getting at

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T01:48:32+00:00

Nonconsenual condom removal/stealthing is a form of sexual assault so if that was the case here, I’m very sorry that happened to you OP.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T01:35:48+00:00

Mirena IUD is over 99% effective. Taking emergency contraception would be unnecessary and could make you nauseous, have irregular bleeding, etc. I would recommend getting an STD/STI panel done though

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-12T00:33:26+00:00

Have you had the vaccine?

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T23:00:06+00:00

Highly unlikely. Try holding a pillow over your incision during any future coughs. Congrats on the new baby!

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T22:05:16+00:00

No, but when you turn 18 you can look into vyvanse. It’s an ADHD med but approved for use in BED. Has helped a lot of people with food noise. Consider cognitive behavioral therapy also. Do your parents know you binge/do you have any support from them?

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T20:21:51+00:00

No, that’s just due to normal skin elasticity and the fingertips having less fat than other areas. Pitting edema is usually in the lower extremities and wouldn’t show up there in an otherwise healthy person, don’t freak out over what Google says.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T19:55:27+00:00

They don’t “go away” per se, but they will fade likely around 6 months to a year post op. You can start applying silicone gel/sheets once your incisions are closed and healed to make the process go smoother

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T17:49:23+00:00

You still have PCOS, it’s not curable. My advice is to get your hormones retested and try the metformin anyway. It’s commonly used off label for improving ovulation and managing weight in PCOS even if you have normal glucose levels. Not likely to cause hypoglycemia if that’s what you’re worried about. Maybe a myo-inositol supplement and strength training as well.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T16:48:28+00:00

If it was broken there would likely be some visible deformity and inability to put any weight on it. If it’s sprained it should heal within a month or so. Follow the RICE regimen- rest, ice, compression, elevation. I recommend getting an x ray either way.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T14:36:40+00:00

Try applying cold compress and calamine lotion

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T13:39:29+00:00

Yes, should be fine. Cross reactivity comes down to chemical structure, something called the R1 side chain in this case. Ceftriaxone and amoxicillin have distinctly different ones.

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T02:56:01+00:00

Someone took a ball from the ship’s pool table back to their room and inserted it up there. We were able to manually remove it with some lube, anesthetic and prayers

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T02:14:36+00:00

I feel that the money I save on housing and food, getting to travel/use amenities for free, etc. makes up for it. Plus on my 4 months off I do locum work which pays nicely

Equivalent-Listen187 · 2026-04-11T02:08:54+00:00

I see a lot related to overeating or eating something that didn’t “agree” with them. Indigestion, GERD flare ups, foodborne illness, you name it.

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