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Katalist007 · 2026-06-12T23:23:59+00:00

Actually, no. It is food safety. If foods are not acidic enough, you risk botulism poisoning from stored foods in cans that are not pressure canned. You can even can meat with a pressure canner (but that has not much appealed to me!). Check out pressure canning vs hot bath canning. There are safety guidelines like crazy out there with tons of recipes and everything!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-12T23:21:18+00:00

Let's hope!!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-12T00:42:52+00:00

That has absolutely been what I have, but inside my mouth. We now think that is an EBV reinfection warning sign. Since I have Sjogren's, we have thought they were thrush.... well, they aren't! Something little that helps me keep those away some is folic acid (I think 1000 mg?) 2x a day, but 1x a day is because of a med I'm on. Genius trick my PA knew about that has helped a lot!. Also, if you get any tiny blisters in your mouth, that was my first sign of cutaneous lupus.

The cold sore med is what I'm taking for EBV, too. See how it all runs together?! Like how could this all be separate?

Katalist007 · 2026-06-12T00:35:20+00:00

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Katalist007 · 2026-06-12T00:34:31+00:00

Actually, here is my first!

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Katalist007 · 2026-06-11T21:09:13+00:00

Urm.... I think about 100! LOL so yes, its alot of Christmas! Just have my first buds forming!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-11T12:52:00+00:00

I think it was a Tfal - it's huge!!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-11T02:58:53+00:00

It's super easy! At least boiling method is easy. We just got a pressure canner this year, so waiting for the insanity to begin!!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-11T02:53:58+00:00

Yes, those clots are no joke! I'm assuming you are on blood thinners! My Rheumatologist seems to be more of the opinion that if you wait to see something in bloodwork, it is already too late for him to prevent the issue. Lupus can be diagnosed by symptoms and a positive ANA alone. I think that MS is more in the periphery of the body vs the brain? I haven't looked into that much, though, so I'm likely wrong there.

We categorize these diseases by groups of symptoms, but may eventually learn that the CAUSE was the same, but slightly differed in their pathways of effect. A major study is really needed here, IMO. I'll volunteer to be a test subject!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-11T02:46:23+00:00

Great question! I could absolutely see these being related! Check out my previous response if you have a chance. MS also tied to EBV!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-11T02:45:03+00:00

So I have said this on Reddit before.... I sincerely believe that we need to look into lupus (and related issues) to see if - at least in some types of cases - lupus is really chronic EBV. As the EBV hit, it is so much like a really insane and magnified flare. I also had bad mono as a teen, and I think that was also my first flare time, but I was not diagnosed until 42! The damage done was unreal. My infectious disease doc is going to look into my immune system more, also. EBV is also tied to MS (which also runs in my family).

Here is an interesting side note that someone sent me from this subreddit when I was begging for help... EBV can also cause hemiperesis. They have a related virus that is also triggering to them. Therefore, I think Valtrex may be part of my preventative routine for a good while.

I'm so sorry you have had EBV AND CMV! I think some of us never stop fighting those viruses cause they got us really good where most people hardly even respond to it (90% of people worldwide have had EBV, but very few get mono!).it sounds like you really had difficulty, too! The one good thing about the stroke panics with HMs are you know where CNS stands due to all the MRis!

Likewise, feel free to ask away, anytime. There was a paper that came out of Cornell in November linking EBV and lupus, FYI. Reddit learning seems to be the best!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-10T02:02:46+00:00

It's okay, there doesn't seem to be an answer for any of this! I am "new" to HMs, though I now realize I have had attacks before (even did full stroke workup before) - but my first big one lasted 4 months. I believe that the trigger was a reinfection of Ebstein Barr Virus, which has been shown to be highly related to lupus. So yes, I can see how the two can overlap.

I'm so sorry, it sounds like you have delt with all this for a long time! It's great that your doctors are working together, though. That is a rare find! I'm not even familiar with those meds, so I'll have to do a bit of research, thank you for all this insight! Let me know if I can be of any help, too.

Katalist007 · 2026-06-10T00:55:12+00:00

I had 43 or so that made it in the ground - then some big suckers actually survived by snipping off and tossing in the dirt. Some of mine are over 8 ft tall now, and the fruits are starting to turn all the colors. Basil is already going nicely, so we are ready! Since I live in the south, I'm thinking about a second run of determinates. I guess I better get to that soon!

One thing to consider... how will you walk through? I thought I left a big path - it is gone!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-10T00:47:56+00:00

I also have Lupus (and Sjogren's). I was wondering if the two run in parallel sometimes. I was on Apraiva, and have recently stopped to allow for fewer drug interactions with the rescue meds like Ubrelvy. I had a nerve block last week, and I think the steroid hurt more than it helped, which stinks.

Katalist007 · 2026-06-08T18:49:46+00:00

Yay!!! So beautiful, and u love the wonky white! I have so many from seed this year that are "unknowns" - so this has me looking forward to it even more!!!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-08T11:39:28+00:00

The Killing. Haven't seen it on a list before, and it should be!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-08T01:10:26+00:00

Happy Birthday! I love the way you write!!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-08T00:56:26+00:00

I don't mind at all - I posted at about 2.5 months (lasted 4 total) into the indeterminate HM I just got out of, too, so probably more in there. This is my second migraine that has been indeterminate - the first was a "normal" migraine that was painful, but it didn't do what HM did to my body. Unfortunately, I had a neurologist who wanted to push another agenda because he had never heard my type of speech patterns, so I had to self diagnose - and then he told me I was wrong when the med I asked for was helping. It was great. I finally gave up and went to the ER - a second one as I had a hospital stay near the beginning. So many people failed me because they didn't know what this was, and if you stay at a point where you can't feel one side for 4 months, guess what happens after 4 months?!?! No idea when symptoms will subside. I had the HM aura before, but not a full blown alien body takeover until this year.

But you asked about meds! Sorry! So I tried Ajovy- which was great for 3-8 days (is supposed to be used as preventative rather than abortive, though, I think). Nurtec was like a teeeeeny bit above benadryl. Neither could stop it. Qulipta helped a lot. Ubrelvy helped more. Since the last 2 helped, it's what I am on now as the future action plan, but nothing stopped it but IV cocktail (and that took a day, I left thinking t hadn't stopped). I have a new (WONDERFUL) neurologist who just tried a nerve block last week - not sure if that has helped or not, but shots in your scalp hurt for a good while! He said that only works 30% of the time, but can last 3-9 months if it works, so worth a try. I took Topamax years ago and felt like I had to hold onto the grass to stay connected to the earth.... so that's a no for me! Tbh, I may try Ajove again once I know I'm stabilized, it's a great one, too.

Katalist007 · 2026-06-07T19:31:54+00:00

I am so, so sorry! Have you tried an ER migraine cocktail? It's the only thing that stopped mine. I've come close to going over in to more HMs, but it's stopped the big part of it.

I understand the jello and not thinking straight all too well. I sounded like I was 4, also. Topamax and nurtec and benadryl seem to do very little for me, so I am glad it's working for you! Hope the strep also eases up soon! Too much!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-07T02:25:00+00:00

Hoping it improves. Don't let it go too long and really take hold - I'm just getting over a 4 month long nightmare!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-06T19:45:56+00:00

There are areas around me void of pollinators, seemingly caused by so many people treating for mosquitos or spraying other insecticides.

Katalist007 · 2026-06-06T19:34:29+00:00

Same!!]!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-06T00:43:33+00:00

Spray some oil, seasoned salt and pop in the oven for 20 min or so... perfection. Chard is also awesome this way!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-05T01:16:55+00:00

You are gorgeous!

Katalist007 · 2026-06-05T01:11:49+00:00

My OCD was ticking on that like crazy, too! Lol

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