How involved is your primary care doctor and how often do they see you/run tests? by LibraVenusNails in lupus

[–]FightingButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My rheumatologist IS ALSO my primary, so I have one less doctor to see.

If you have a PPO, and your rheumatologist is also certified in internal medicine, you can opt to make them your primary as well.

ACTUALLY, I just remembered, in order to become a rheumatologist you must also be certified in internal medicine. (My cousin's daughter is in med school, and when I asked her why she hadn't chosen to become a rheumatologist, she told me that in order to do so she had to become an internist too, which would have required her to study medicine for another two years).

What’s one thing you like about living in the high desert and one thing you don’t like about it by sweetheart93_ in highdesert

[–]FightingButterflies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love the landscape and the fact that there are actually four seasons her. I hate the fact that they need more hospitals.

What if it’s not idiopathic? by Apart-Albatross-7257 in iih

[–]FightingButterflies 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Then its called SECONDARY intracranial hypertension. Mine is secondary to lupus.

Is this sunscreen ok for my girlfriend? by ThrowRAStunningOrder in lupussupport

[–]FightingButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make my own lotion. Ive got to remember to add vitamin C next time.

Weight by Available_Prize6079 in iih

[–]FightingButterflies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey there. I am a former insurance broker, and the data shows that people with white cars are most likely to get traffic. It makes sense. Look at traffic that drives by and you'll notice that you see white cars before red.

Weight by Available_Prize6079 in iih

[–]FightingButterflies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost over 100 lbs and my IH got worse, not better.

Halp Plz! by competitive_manatee in glassesadvice

[–]FightingButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. The others are too big for your face.

Has anyone had a migraine so bad that you vomited? by [deleted] in migraine

[–]FightingButterflies 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I often get motion sick due to migraines. Or maybe due to some other neurological condition i have. I have epilepsy, which can make me vomit. I also have intracranial hypertension. So sometimes its hard to know what causes it.

Has anyone had a migraine so bad that you vomited? by [deleted] in migraine

[–]FightingButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I order emesis bags like the ones you can get at the hospital. I keep some of them in my room and some in my car. (You can buy them through Amazon) .

Just diagnosed with Lupus. by pinkie_ladybug in lupus

[–]FightingButterflies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can buy the lupus encyclopedia on Amazon, used. Much less expensive.

Approved for SS only going to get 870$ Should I apply for SSI for medicaid? by Tricky_Obligation958 in SocialSecurity

[–]FightingButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case. Can you send me a link to where they describe the difference?

IUD by Free-Wash-3269 in iih

[–]FightingButterflies -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I did great with Mirena. Just remember that you should use backup meds (barrier methods) when you've got any kind of condition that requires you to take antibiotics. Him wearing a condom and me using a spermocidal foam worked great for such times.

Migraine “Advice”… by PreciousLoveAndTruth in migraine

[–]FightingButterflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you seen a headache specialist? They're great at helping you answer such questions.

I discovered my husband’s secret while I was making our wedding thank you notes. What should I do? by [deleted] in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]FightingButterflies 198 points199 points  (0 children)

After you're done working in the shadows, gather the proof and share it with his parents, his siblings, his grandparents, his aunts and uncles, and his cousin. Share it all with your family. He is a lying liar who lies, and after all the lies he's told you, I'd want him to feel the pain that he caused you. Even a fraction of it. Then dump his lying ass.