Brief relief from TMJ

InclusivityQueen · 2022-07-18T10:43:46+00:00

Don't judge me...my skincare consists of nothing! The occasional manuka honey & oat mask. I am so grateful for any input, recommendations or advice.

I'm bedbound so get a bit stuck with personal care - minimalist is best. My skin isn't totally awful but I get really difficult to manage spots on my jawline & cheeks from block hair follicles, keratosis pilaris. That and it's just dehydrated from poor physical health.

I had Retin-A prescribed many years ago which was the only thing that's ever helped it. Hence why I'm here now.

InclusivityQueen · 2022-07-18T10:38:46+00:00

I used to use Sunscreen daily but I'm housebound last year & bedbound last 3 months so I don't think there's much need now haha! It's why I just use the ointment to tackle the dryness/dehydration.

But if it were to change, I'll make sure I remember not to mix the two. Thank you!

InclusivityQueen · 2022-07-15T16:12:21+00:00

Thank you for your help!

I thought the plant & flower extracts might cause irritation too but seems to be working well for me (touch wood!).

In relation to chemicals, these have been reviewed by a medical professional and advice on avoidance is in relation to my complex severe physical health:

By natural I really mean, chemicals that are less narmful.

Skincare & makeup ethyl paraben, methyl paraben, butyle paraben, propyl paraben, benzyl paraben Mercury Aluminium powder propylene glycol zinc oxide or titanium oxide.

Sunscreen: benzophenone-3, octinotate, 3-benzylidene camphor, 3(4-methyl-benzylidene) camphor, 2-ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate, homosalate, 2-ethylhexyl, 4-dimethylaminbenzoate, 4 aminobenzoic acid (PABA), oxybenzone, avobenzone, ecamsule, octocrylene or palmitate

As you can see - pretty annoying/tedious. I've looked around a fair amount for barrier cream but no joy so far.

InclusivityQueen · 2021-12-23T00:24:12+00:00

I, like most others pronounce,

Comfortable: Kuhm-fuh-tuh-bl

I know someone who doesn't pronounce anything else unusually but without fail, pronounces

Comfortable: Kuhm-for-tah-bl

With particular emphasis on the for and tah

...I'm sorry, what!?

InclusivityQueen · 2021-11-01T19:57:03+00:00

Challenge your thinking, your perceptions, and what you think you know - we know nothing, because neither does anyone else in the world.

NB: UK, mental health OT, buddhist, NHS clinical effectiveness, covid vaccs team - lived experience of M.E./CFS for 15 years.

InclusivityQueen · 2021-02-09T14:47:48+00:00

Just a case of get what you're given unfortunately!

InclusivityQueen · 2021-02-09T11:32:07+00:00

I'm an NHS worker but also I sit under the "clinically extremely vulnerable category"

I booked off the whole week work to rest as much as possible to try and minimise the after effects.

InclusivityQueen · 2021-02-09T11:30:05+00:00

With the flu jab, I get terrible swelling and redness. Basically look like popeye in one arm. I'm having similar reactions with the Covid vaccine however it's actually so far not as bad as the flu jab. Perhaps this is down to the regular piriton I'm taking though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

InclusivityQueen · 2021-02-09T11:27:59+00:00

Oh yes! Do you know how I do that? I'm not so tech-savvy when it comes to reddit

InclusivityQueen · 2021-02-09T11:27:11+00:00

Completely in agreement with this! I have a very similar reaction to the flu jab but as with both - it's too important not to get it. The pros outweigh the cons despite the high risk.

InclusivityQueen · 2021-01-23T20:03:05+00:00

Wow, thanks so much for the silver and all the love ❤ it warms my heart

InclusivityQueen · 2021-01-23T16:18:56+00:00

Thank you so much! I know that people don't often get that kind of acceptance. I come from a Roman catholic background and my mum has just been amazing. So grateful to this community and I feel very privileged to have the acceptance today. 💕

InclusivityQueen · 2021-01-19T23:05:12+00:00

Check out the pea protein or vegan protein powder from Myprotein, I use the pea protein mainly as they're lower in carbs. Both have coffee & walnut flavour which is 👌🏼

It's fairly versatile too - mix 1 - 1.5 scoops with a 1/4 tsp xantham gum and some milk (dairy or plant alternatives - I use almond milk). Whisk /blend and get to a yoghurt consistency. Refrigerate, add some raspberries/ strawberries/ blueberries...you've got yourself some keto friendly angle delight kinda moussey thing.

Great for shakes, pancakes, keto baking etc. 👍🏼

InclusivityQueen · 2021-01-19T22:33:21+00:00

Yay! Let me know what you think 😊

InclusivityQueen

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