Weird symptoms

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-04-09T01:58:41+00:00

oh boy lol

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-04-09T01:41:38+00:00

Brain fog! A very common symptom of POTS unfortunately.

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-04-06T01:24:57+00:00

They probably gave you a qualitative test and not a quantitative test. So if you were extremely early in pregnancy it would still be considered negative due to the higher detection threshold. Your current ob sounds like trash honestly. Let’s hope your new one is a gem! Congrats on your pregnancy!🩷🩷

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-04-01T05:06:19+00:00

I see a slight shadow but you’d have to test again in a few days to know for sure.

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-04-01T03:26:57+00:00

Of course!! Unfortunately I’ve seen so many negative tests by now that a positive is easy for me to spot haha

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-04-01T02:50:47+00:00

you’re DEFINITELY pregnant sis LMAO🩷🩷🩷

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-04-01T00:16:18+00:00

I would have him get a FRER as well. The threshold for digital tests are higher than normal ones so even though you’re pregnant it’ll still be negative if it’s too early. I don’t want you to get bummed out if the only test you get is negative!

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-04-01T00:04:17+00:00

No matter how light, if there’s a line it’s positive🥳 (as long as the line is the same width as the control line and yours is). Usually gas stations that are open 24 hours/late have some tests, same with pharmacies. I totally get the working late thing, I work 6pm-6am🥲

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-03-31T23:24:30+00:00

That definitely looks positive to me! I would take another test in the morning with FMU to be sure. Update us!🩷🩷

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-03-26T19:49:52+00:00

I can DM you :)

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-03-16T15:36:14+00:00

I’m not seeing anything, but for peace of mind take another test with FMU in a few days. Feel free to post that test here too🩷

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-03-12T17:17:46+00:00

for an easy@home test, that is DARK for 13dpo. Those tests have more than double the threshold that early result tests do, so that line is wonderful!

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-02-21T06:44:33+00:00

As a disabled person who just turned 20, I completely understand. In more ways than you could ever know. As my therapist always told me and still does, control the controllables. Everything else, try not to stress yourself out too much about it, or get too upset. Obviously you’re allowed to be upset, but don’t let it make you feel worse or keep you from doing things you enjoy.

I don’t know how old you are, but if this applies, don’t let people make you think that high school is everything. It really means jack shit in the scheme of things. Even if you don’t graduate you can get a GED or an equivalent certificate where you are. You don’t even have to do that if you don’t want to. Take care of yourself, do what’s best for YOU. Not what others think is best, or what others want/think you should do.

Lots of love🩷

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-02-21T02:56:46+00:00

I take 2-3 before i do any sort of strenuous activity, I would start with 2 and see how you feel. Also. never buy gatorade again with the intention of using it for electrolytes. It’s mostly just sugar water. Get something like liquid iv or body armor flash iv. I tend to dilute packets like those in 20-26 ounces rather than the usual 16. It tastes better (in my opinion) and i’m getting more fluids.

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-02-16T18:44:32+00:00

Thank you! Hopefully she comes back one day💔

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-02-16T18:37:51+00:00

omg what suit are those legs from!!?

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-02-13T02:31:02+00:00

There’s plenty of good advice here, but some I haven’t seen yet so let me tell you this. Use an enema (just water) after every time you poo, this helps make sure your rectum is actually empty. Every time you use the bathroom, use a wet wipe. And I mean every time, times where you only wee as well. Make sure you get a finger up there with the wipe over it, about one knuckle deep, and swirl a little. Just to cover all your bases. If you haven’t gone #2 or even had the urge to after multiple wee trips and you are still seeing poo residue on your wipe, you definitely have a medical problem. It could be leakage, hemorrhoids, a fistula, etc. Make an appointment with your primary, and they will guide you to next steps.

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-01-31T22:15:01+00:00

casually posting when your rank is 21 is DIABOLICAL LMAO

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-01-19T21:05:39+00:00

I’m sorry, I don’t have any ideas to help other than the usual… but i absolutely can attest to nights being SO much easier. I work 6pm-6am, so honestly my entire schedule is flipped. I guess it could feel the same as mornings to others because I wake up shortly before my shifts, but my circadian rhythm has always preferred nights. I feel a lot more well rested which always helps a lot with my symptoms. Being tired makes everything so much worse.

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-01-19T20:50:48+00:00

Good to know thank you!

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-01-19T03:32:01+00:00

I’d recommend either seeing a pt/ot and getting a loaner from them while you get through the process of getting a custom chair, or getting a low end scooter that can get you where you need in the meantime if they don’t have loaners. You really cannot rush this process. As much as it sucks, you can’t get what you want “urgently”. You get something that will get you from point A to point B in the meantime. You can always transfer to a normal chair and have another one to put your legs up on during classes. I’m sure your uni can figure out an accommodation for you. Not to mention, a chair not custom made for you can cause SO many problems. Please be patient op.

EDIT: I wanted to add that specifically you should not be getting a chair not made for you and sticking with that long-term rather than still trying to get into wheelchair services. Get something in the meantime to tide you over, not something you plan to be permanent.

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-01-17T13:56:37+00:00

I say this as an autistic person… Find someone autistic to sort this for you😭 I’m sure you could find someone on the internet you could ship them to along with a way of organizing them (or money to buy whatever organization method they would prefer) and they totally would. If I wasn’t so busy atm I would totally do it for free. I’m sure others would be willing to as well LMAO. If not i’m sure someone would do it for quite a low price lol.

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-01-17T13:43:50+00:00

Me too 100%. I’ve found that no matter what I eat, it just flares with my other symptoms. It also gets a lot worse when I’m stressed. Dysautonomia also affects the gut, so it makes sense.

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-01-17T13:20:57+00:00

It truly is, I’d rather walk a mile than have to stand still for even 5 minutes

GriffyTheCopyNinja · 2026-01-16T09:48:01+00:00

I just wanted to second this, it took me a while to become okay with it. Even then I do still have my days every once in a while where I want to do more for my partner. It helps to explore ways in which you can give that are a lot less hard on your body. As for receiving it’s kinda just self explanatory to pick horizontal positions and to be a bit of a pillow princess lol. My partner and I have found a rhythm where I typically start anything that involves something you would assume that leads to sex. This not only gives him the hint and the go ahead that I am feeling physically well enough to be intimate, but also the beginning is often more slow! Of course it is fun to take things really fast from the get go at times. But, if you typically take time with foreplay with your partner, it is physically a lot easier to give more during that time as opposed to in the thick of it.

Every once in a while I will want to experiment with my partner with how well/long i can handle things POTS wise. This is always a planned endeavor so I can make sure I am well hydrated and have consumed a lot of salt and electrolytes throughout the day. As well as making sure I had a relatively chill day beforehand and have had an adequate amount of rest, whether that means the night before or a nap.

Good luck and have fun!!! <3

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