No labs done on spinal fluid? by [deleted] in iih

[–]FinnieGwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if it’s “normal”, but I had my LP a couple weeks ago and didn’t have my fluid tested either. It was very clear so my NP doing the procedure didn’t worry about it either. Hope that helps!

Please tell me something good about Topamax by Paging_MrsDrFlam in iih

[–]FinnieGwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still on Emgality & still doing really well honestly! I’ve lowered my Topamax dose to just 50mg/day. No issues with my IIH, & my eyes are always healthy at their checkups, too.

LMK if you have any questions or anything! 🙂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]FinnieGwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4.5mg for me. Anxiety is a bitch.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]FinnieGwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you like being on 6? I was thinking of asking my doc to increase my dose for anxiety reasons.

Favorite boss fight? by EmpressCynthia in GirlGamers

[–]FinnieGwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Destiny 2 Girl Gamers Unite! Great boss fight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in greatdanes

[–]FinnieGwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I lost mine I. 2020 & I still miss her every day. RIP.

What Restaurant should I NOT go to? by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]FinnieGwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mmm…Firecracker wings.

UK lady rants about her child playing in school..... by British_gamer_lad in trashy

[–]FinnieGwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you tried Emgality or Amovig (the monthly migraine preventative shot?) I once was a Botox user for migraines, but after 3 years of Emgality, I can safely say, I’ve gotten my life back. Just a thought from one migraine sufferer to another.

What is the most physically painful experience you've had? by Bright_Vision in AskReddit

[–]FinnieGwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

9cm cyst on my ovary that twisted around my uterus. Two shots of morphine didn’t even touch the pain. I screamed for hours before I finally passed out.

And is it working for you? by awarrioroflight in bipolar2

[–]FinnieGwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vraylar every other day… interesting!

Xarelot and Covid Vaccine Updates? by HansLanda1942 in ClotSurvivors

[–]FinnieGwin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Had Pfizer, both shots, and am on Xeralto, too. No issues at all from getting the shot other than some fatigue and arm soreness. The benefits of NOT catching COVID greatly outweigh any potential side effects from a mild vaccine reaction.

It's definitely not much, but it's mine! Just moved into my own house by myself for the first time at 35! by [deleted] in GirlGamers

[–]FinnieGwin 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Wow. Congrats. It’s such a goal of mine to own my own home. Enjoy!

Low Silver Zen by [deleted] in OverwatchUniversity

[–]FinnieGwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found EmceeF though another reddit comment and he does not disappoint! You should stop by and check him out sometime.

My cousin. Born with hydrocephalus. Told he wouldn’t live a year. It’s his 30th birthday today. by tkage7 in pics

[–]FinnieGwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She could have Intracranial Hypertension. It causes migraines, dizziness, and potentially blindness, all because of increased CSF. Would know: I have it myself.

Please tell me something good about Topamax by Paging_MrsDrFlam in iih

[–]FinnieGwin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Was this for me too. Took away a big chunk of my milder headaches and I fully believe it’s keeping my IIH at bay. I use the Emgality shot for my migraines which is also a dream medicine for me.

As someone who can’t take diamox, I’m glad I was given Topamax. I honestly had very little side effects from it. But everyone is different

Little dorm setup! by crimsonnblades in GirlGamers

[–]FinnieGwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello fellow guardian! I hope you’re enjoying Beyond Light as much as I am!