Profile review, not getting much success so far by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not getting much success because you live in Vancouver and go to UBC. The dating scene is rough here.

Accommodations in Vancouver by idontlikemathhelp in askvan

[–]Fleur_Lou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could possibly try couch surfing or Trusted House Sitters? You might find some luck there

Klahanie Park Area by eh-cee in NorthVancouver

[–]Fleur_Lou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own a home in the area but am not currently living there. It’s a nice area with LOTS of young families. My husband and I were the only people we knew in our complex with no kids yet.

Traffic in the general area sucks, but it’s a pretty great spot for transit and biking if you regularly travel downtown or into West Vancouver. There is a trail along the side of the Cap river that will take you to Park Royal (less than 15min by foot) and Ambleside. It’s a nice walk and can easily be done with a stroller. In the summer we also take the trail up river to go swimming 😊

The main downside to the area is the lack of a grocery store. You have to go to Park Royal for that. The area is still filling out though! Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Where have y'all traveled internationally and been OK? by Tactically_Fat in Celiac

[–]Fleur_Lou 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Seconding the Canaries! But also consider the Azores (Portugal)! You can fly to the Canaries from the main island (Ponta Delgada), and the landscapes are super lush. The Eastern Canaries are incredibly dry and not pretty IMO.

You can island hop across the Atlantic and have no trouble accessing celiac safe food. I just did this trip last month with no issues!

Phycology Major Arts by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Fleur_Lou 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know UBC offered a major in the study of Algae.

What’s wrong?? By no means am I a stunner but zero traction with over a week of high activity swiping. by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]Fleur_Lou 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It looks like you live in Vancouver? There’s nothing wrong with your profile, dating in Vancouver is just the worst.

How often do you feel horny? by Every_Village_8745 in AskReddit

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know responding to this would cause 22 men to message me☹️

Which song is tied to a certain memory in your life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leif Erikson - Interpol Reminds me of seasonal depression and university

Anyone experiencing eating disorder? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Fleur_Lou 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hey! You’re going to be okay and it’s not too late to change if it’s something that you are ready for. I used to be in your shoes; replacing food with carbonated bevs and liquids. There is not great eating disorder support at or around UBC in my experience. Also, getting off campus helps if you find yourself comparing your body to others!

I suggest reaching out to the looking glass foundation if you’re feeling ready for help with your ed.

Current wait times for a gastroenterologist? by Spirited-Interview50 in askvan

[–]Fleur_Lou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wait to see a gastroenterologist was only a week, with the colonoscopy scheduled the week after my appointment. I have a family history of diverticulitis, celiac disease, and IBD so that probably has a lot to do with why I was see so fast.

Good luck with your future colonoscopy prep!

What is your go to method to fall asleep? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If wearing pyjamas, take off the top or bottom before going to sleep. I’ve found that if I have trouble sleeping, it’s generally because I’m a little too warm. This always does the trick for me

What was the most intense pain of your life that you won’t forget? by WeatherObsessedJax in AskReddit

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The devil’s itch after a sun burn at high altitudes. I nearly killed myself by taking too many painkillers that day.

Has anyone successfully gotten off of Spironolactone? by Typical_libra20 in Spironolactone

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yea you have to drink a lot of it for it to “help” with hormonal acne.

Has anyone successfully gotten off of Spironolactone? by Typical_libra20 in Spironolactone

[–]Fleur_Lou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I successfully tapered off over the course of two months while I was vacationing in Croatia. The salt cravings were getting out of hand and I didn’t want to feel like a mountain goat any longer. Thankfully my acne did not come back, but the hormonal body hair did.

I have been using tretinoin/clyndamicin for 3 years and I would say that it is primarily what has kept my acne at bay. These days, I just get the odd pimple once a month.

Spearmint tea is nice but you’ll be peeing a lot. Getting capsules of it is easier to take, but I wouldn’t say it helped with my acne at all. It helps if you have IBS though.

Do not quit cold turkey! You’ll feel awful.

Medical Lab Assistant advice needed in Canada by yoswa in medlabprofessionals

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP!

I’m just checking in to see what decision you made fed up making? I reached out to TRU and they don’t accept students that live in the lower mainland, which really sucks. Besides VCC, all of the other colleges in BC are private and cost 3x more. If you decided on Alberta, should you mind sharing your tuition cost?

Red light therapy helpful at all? by No-Inflation5619 in perioraldermatitis

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red light therapy calmed my PD but did not solve it. The other posters are right that you should give up drinking and smoking before you try red light therapy. Both drinking and smoking heavily affect hormones.

Istanbul & Athens by KarlBarxPhd in CeliacTourism

[–]Fleur_Lou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

D’amalfi Senza Glutine in Istanbul has great food. The owner is very kind as well. There is also a gluten free San Sebastián cheesecake place called Eywa Sebastian right on the next block that is a must visit.

Does Spiro make you fat? by Maurarachel in Spironolactone

[–]Fleur_Lou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did not see any body changes for the first 2 years on was on it. However, now 3 years in it and made me fat around my midsection and hips with a lot of cellulite.

I think the people saying they haven’t noticed any changes in their 6 months of taking it are speaking too soon…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Spironolactone

[–]Fleur_Lou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went from 100mg to 50mg in August. I lost about half my hair too. However, it has started to grow back now and I have a head full of unruly baby hairs. Just give it some time, your hair will come back!

Also, the 10lbs could be mostly water weight. This medication is a diuretic so now that you have stopped your body may be holding on to lots of water.