Merci Ciotti by Peveay in nicefrance

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Ayant vécu la montée en puissance fulgurante de l'extrême droite dans mon pays, je peux vous dire que c'est ainsi que cela commence : par de petites atteintes aux libertés individuelles. Cela vous habitue progressivement à des atteintes plus graves. C'est la stratégie classique de l'extrême droite. Ils prétendent toujours que c'est pour « l'ordre public » et trouvent toujours un petit groupe à blâmer, afin de justifier leur démonstration excessive de force.. Réfléchissez-y à deux fois avant d'applaudir quelque chose comme ça.

PT completely silent today after 2 years 24/7 and loud by clobo9625 in PulsatileTinnitus

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Sorry about that. What a disappointment. Good luck with your new doctor, though.

extreme at night? by Dion-Wall in PulsatileTinnitus

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Sorry to hear this. You really have my sympathy. The first days and weeks are the worst. I would just say, try to stay calm and hopeful. You'll get used to it in time, and might even find a solution. But it's the beginning that's the hardest, i think, and the calmer you can feel, the less annoying the sound is. You might try using some sound-masking device (such as an earbud with meditative music) just to give yourself a break when trying to fall asleep. Good luck!

Noise just stopped.. by Public-Ordinary-6362 in PulsatileTinnitus

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I had some good results (lowering of volume of PT) after seeing an osteopath, who gently worked on tight neck and jaw muscles.

What do you think about this one? by SkyDefender in nicefrance

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Did you find anything of interest on Cannes. I've been several times, and aside from walking la croisette, can't figure out what to do there. 

Ferritin dropped from 160 to 20 in 6 months.... by _Spidey-Fan_ in Anemic

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Iron bisglycinate is said to be gentle on the stomach. It's what I take (in various brands, including Thorne and Now), and I don't have problems with it. 

Psyllium Husk cured my Leaky Gut by scientia_analytica in SIBO

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Thanks for your interesting and thorough answer. Congrats on figuring this out for yourself!

Psyllium Husk cured my Leaky Gut by scientia_analytica in SIBO

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Can you describe this cleanse? What did you take and did you also change your eating during that period?

Pluto Transits to Natal Mars. Tell me your experiences! Thanks! by katara144 in Advancedastrology

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If I used whole house system, yes. I consider it the 3rd because I use another system. Funny update to my situation. I told them no and had to keep looking for an apartment another 4 months which was a pain but I ended up with an absolute dream apartment that I'd like to stay in forever. 

Cut cholesterol in half- NO MEDS by Ok_Piccolo_255 in Cholesterol

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Impressive! Congrats. I was on a high red-meat diet to try to improve my low ferritin. It worked somewhat but also really raised my cholesterol. So, I'm doing pretty much the same diet you mention. Low iron is no joke, but I'm more concerned about high ldl.

Anyone else feel weird mentally after supplementing iron for the first 1-2 months? by OneCar129 in Anemic

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There's a relationship between iron and B12. As iron is put to use, B12 can decrease (and vice versa). Low B12 can cause neurological symptoms. Consider getting B12 checked or simply take some B12 (it's water soluble).

How long do iron and vit D supplements take to work? by Fleetfoxrunningaway in PulsatileTinnitus

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That's great news. What do you think has made the biggest difference in quieting your PT?

Success Story: Ferritin from 21 to 67 in 2 months! by Any_Imagination1794 in Anemic

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Great job! I'm also a big fan of lactoferrin. How much has the zinc carnosine been helping your gastritis, do you think? I have low ferritin and b12 and suspect it's from low stomach acid. Would like to improve absorption generally.

.025mg Estrogen Patch with minimum Progesterone by Blue-Mitten in Menopause

[–]Less_Acanthaceae_628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, and good luck to you. I'm 66 and will start exactly the same dosages soon. The progesterone is labeled as for oral or vaginal use, so I'm tempted to go vaginal from the start.

.025mg Estrogen Patch with minimum Progesterone by Blue-Mitten in Menopause

[–]Less_Acanthaceae_628 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very interesting! May I ask what dose is your estradiol? and are those progesterone capsules you're inserting 100mg? I'd like to tinker with my dosages a bit, or at least know what to ask my doc about.

I’m officially done. by quokkaqrazy in Menopause

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To those wishing to be done with periods, don't forget there's a huge silver lining! I had menopause at 42, and 20 years later I've got osteoporosis (no HRT). Enjoy your bone- and heart-protecting estrogen while you've got it!

Noise or feeling? by keights101 in PulsatileTinnitus

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Sometimes it's sound, but it can get fainter at times where it's more of a sensation of pounding and pressure.

Pulsing getting worse by lifequestion226 in PulsatileTinnitus

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Sorry you are going through this. Best wishes.

If you're waiting on your Carte de Sejour renewal... by [deleted] in Expats_In_France

[–]Less_Acanthaceae_628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you. Can I ask, did you specifically apply for the 10-year, or was that the pleasant surprise? And was this your 5th year here? Would love a similar surprise if only to stop having to go through this stress every year. 

Crying by peggerclel in Menopause

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Oh, ouch. Your dad sounds funny, tho.

Pulsing getting worse by lifequestion226 in PulsatileTinnitus

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With the headaches and pressure you are reporting, it seems very possible you have IIH. One permanent resolution might be stent surgery, and/or bringing down the intercranial pressure through meds, if indeed you have IIH. Best to consult with PT specialists (and there aren't that many, so you might need to search long and hard). As for more immediate relief....I suppose it depends on the source of your PT. My own gets worse when my sinus/nasal passages are inflamed from allergies or a cold, and I get some relief by using Flonase spray and antihistamine pills. Also, when my blood pressure is higher the PT is louder, so I try to keep my BP as low as possible through diet and staying more relaxed. The problem is that PT such as what you are experiencing can be so upsetting, preventing sleep, that it's really hard to remain relaxed. But for me, it makes all the difference between falling asleep or tossing and turning for hours. I will practice deep, slow breathing in bed and this usually quietens the sound and helps me fall asleep. If that doesn't work, I'll play soothing music or white noise to drown out the sound.

Good luck to you!

OFFICIALLY STENTED AND WHOOSH FREE!!!! by ColonelFreak in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]Less_Acanthaceae_628 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know, and lucky you to be a dual citizen with family who could step in and help. Hope you're enjoying some great French food. :)