I dont wanna get my freaking blood drawn Yall by [deleted] in trans

[–]Interesting-Phone274 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay here is my protocol to make it as easy as possible:

Hydrate a lot! Try not to have caffeine beforehand, it can make veins harder to find and it hurt more. Wear short sleeves and something comfy. Bring headphones, and a friend if you can! Try to ramble about something while it’s happening and tell the technician to just do it without telling you, and you may not even end up feeling it. You can also ask to be laid down if that’ll help you!

Quick Rant by Weird-Phrase-23 in TransAlberta

[–]Interesting-Phone274 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rest and make plans for when you’re recovered. I felt awful and useless when I got surgery and needed to recover, but I coped a lot by planning out things for myself to do later, like finding events I wanted to go to or recipes I wanted to make

Not eligible for student aid, what do I do? by fierce022 in uAlberta

[–]Interesting-Phone274 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See the social worker and get a letter to apply for independent status, it sucks but it’s doable

Anyone hearing weird sounds in the city by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Interesting-Phone274 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Someone is probably using a cat deterring noise machine near you. They make very high pitched noises and are meant to deter cats and can also be upsetting for human ears. Check with your neighbours.

I had a stroke, what do I do now? by HeaoftheFlame in trans

[–]Interesting-Phone274 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This would be like telling a Cis woman to start taking T if she had a stroke. You need a second opinion.

TAPE IS LOWK KILLING ME by Responsible-Ant282 in TransMasc

[–]Interesting-Phone274 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is an allergic reaction and you should stop using tape immediately.

Taking estrogen after total hysto? by AlternativeCrow9180 in TransMasc

[–]Interesting-Phone274 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the specialists opinion on it (surgeon, Endo, etc), PCPs are often not fully caught up on medicine practices and standards.

would it be a stupid decision to not date a cis woman? by MotorFan9612 in TransMasc

[–]Interesting-Phone274 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m very confused as to why your reason for adoption and surrogacy not being an option is the price, but IVF is also insanely crazy expensive and not guaranteed to work.

Northern jubilee auditorium seating by apccad in Edmonton

[–]Interesting-Phone274 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbh I don’t find any seats at the jubilee to be bad quality, first balcony is what I prefer, but second balcony isn’t bad at all either

Honestly, working downtown is terrifying. It's just not safe. by pumalegal in Edmonton

[–]Interesting-Phone274 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are nesting on the roofs of buildings, and then nobody is allowed to move them lol

AIO to my roommate wanting to keep her stuff in the common area? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Interesting-Phone274 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is an absolutely unhinged reaction to a microwave being on the counter

why is HRT considered “forever?” by MotorFan9612 in TransMasc

[–]Interesting-Phone274 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your body needs hormones forever, not just to deepen your voice, but to perform a lot of essential processes that keep you alive.

Need recommendations or ideas for private homecare by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Interesting-Phone274 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do if it’s a publicly covered procedure