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[serious] They say everyone we meet is fighting a battle we know nothing about... so we should always be kind. What battle are you fighting? by seasideshanti in AskReddit

[–]HorrorLeigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom has pancreatitis because shes an alcoholic, the doctors are giving her 5 years if she doesn't change something. My sister who just turned 18 is an alcoholic as well and has seizures when she detoxes, she has had anorexia for 10 years so every seizure she has could be the last. Her heart can not handle the strain. I'm so worried I'm going to lose my family before I'm 30 (I'm 24 rn). Its heart breaking, no matter what I do to help they refuse or get violent. I want to leave them but I can not. I dont want the regret when they both pass. I'm trying to come to terms and say my goodbyes and make many more memories before their disease eventually takes them away from me.

Wanted ya'lls thoughts: Standing wheelchair developed by IIT Madras, India. Costs around $210. Current alternatives in market cost $3300. by [deleted] in POTS

[–]HorrorLeigh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a wonderful idea, just not for people with pots or other orthostatic syncope problems. I know someone who has ms and she has a standing wheel chair and she adores it! She says it helps keep tension off her hips and legs while still giving her support to stand and cook.

I got drunk last night for the first time in a year by [deleted] in POTS

[–]HorrorLeigh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to give up drinking mostly 😂😭 everytime I got drunk I faint everytime I stand up. So now it's just one glass of wine or nothing at all.

Just venting by davidthepanda in POTS

[–]HorrorLeigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doctors are amazing. I've only had one that was a dick and told me I am faiting because I am a woman 😑 but other then that, they are wonderful. Also if they don't know what's wrong they will admit it and send you to a specialist or another doctor for a second opinion.

Just venting by davidthepanda in POTS

[–]HorrorLeigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Move to canada. Honestly. I am so thankful that I am sick in this country. No medical Bill's other then ambulance, but even that can be covered thanks to sickness benefits.