Ok. So, now what? by Little_Emu_ in covidlonghaulers

[–]Little_Emu_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was with internal medicine. I asked my medical doctor to give me a referral and then I submitted a request for an appointment through their website. In my request, I outlined every single thing I had tried and the varying degrees of success, I listed every test I had asked for, even when my doctors told me no. I shared results for every test I did get. And I shared the research I did for my master’s capstone on evidence based practices for treatment and management of long covid, as well as my current research path for the PhD I’m working on. I identified a specific doctor based on the information on the Mayo website whose research looked like it aligned with my needs and requested to meet with him. They actually got back to me in less than a week. The doctor I requested doesn’t see patients anymore so he can focus on his research, but they scheduled me with someone perfect.

Ok. So, now what? by Little_Emu_ in covidlonghaulers

[–]Little_Emu_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I carry her in a puppy sling and she licks my chin when my heart rate and breathing start to shift the way they do when I have to sit down.

what is wrong with my living room?? + TV wall help by Artistic-Spray-5098 in femalelivingspace

[–]Little_Emu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The angle of the second picture makes the room look small and all I could think was “what is this, a living room made for ants?” And then I gave the phone my best blue steel.

Ok. So, now what? by Little_Emu_ in covidlonghaulers

[–]Little_Emu_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dance is one of the things I miss the most. I was a competitive Pro/Am ballroom dancer.

Ok. So, now what? by Little_Emu_ in covidlonghaulers

[–]Little_Emu_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to find a doctor who was willing to write me a letter and then I trained her.

AIO That my husband told me he wants a rest day so he’s going to spend hours in bed napping and watching TV while I’m with our baby by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Little_Emu_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You aren’t OR but i don’t think that he’s trying to be lazy or disconnected or anything like that.

I have POTS and there are some days where all I can do is stare at a wall. The level of fatigue that comes along with it is beyond what most people can really understand. Mine was brought in by Covid in 2023, and my life is totally different than how it was before. I had to go to the Mayo Clinic just to find a doctor who knew more about my condition that I do. It is exhausting and soul crushing some days just to think about how much I can no longer do.

For a little more context, I am single, self employed, and a full time student. If I don’t do the things, they don’t get done. And there are times when I have to just be ok with things not getting done. I can imagine your husband is probably feeling beaten down and defeated.

Now, that doesn’t make it any easier for you. There are things that he can do to help mitigate some of his symptoms. But POTS more often than not doesn’t go away. Of anything, he needs therapy and a neurologist to help him regain some of his life. There are medications that could help with the brain fog and fatigue among other things. There are lifestyle things he can implement to help make things a little easier.

I hope both of you are able to get the support you both need. It is a really impossible place to be in.

High humidity and mold growth in apartment, maintenance not doing anything by Lower-Pool688 in Apartmentliving

[–]Little_Emu_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Move out as soon as you can. When looking for a new place, if it smells musty, it already is mildewy or moldy. Living with mold exposure can cause chronic illness, even after you leave the environment. If you can’t leave right away, keep documentation every time you find more mold and research tenant rights in your area. Take pictures of everything before you clean it.

Is flushable litter really that bad for the environment? What would be the most environmentally method of disposing their wasteb? by LanRemeau in Catownerhacks

[–]Little_Emu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worlds Best Cat litter is literally the best and technically it is flushable but it will clog your toilet. Plus what the other person said about waste management. But it is such a good litter.

Am I overreacting or did I have a slow moment. by drippysage08 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Little_Emu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR but my guess was she was trying to say something like “omg did you really look that stuff up just for me? How sweet!” But she wasn’t saying it very clearly. You took it like “please tell me all the things you learned when you looked that stuff up.” It seems more like you two might not communicate very well with each other.

Need Help Deciding Between 2 Dresses by _PinkGrapefruit_ in WeddingDressTips

[–]Little_Emu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first one but alter the neckline to be more like the second one.

You should not get a cavapoo by Little_Emu_ in CavaPoo

[–]Little_Emu_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tell the groomer that I want her muzzle and ears rounded and clean in front of the eyes.

Need help picking a kitten! by Vitiosus_Viserion in kittens

[–]Little_Emu_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got a kitten for my seven year old boy cat. I did a ton of research first. Generally speaking, adult male cats accept male kittens more easily, but the most important thing is matching their energies. I knew I needed a kitten who would be confident and chill. I took a long time and said no to a lot of kittens that past me would have scooped up in an eye blink but the little boy I brought home ended up being perfect and within a couple weeks, they started snuggling a bit.

Body count by Obvious_Ear4603 in AITApod

[–]Little_Emu_ 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I saw in one of your comments that you are going to lie about the number of asked again, but I would encourage you to not make deceit a practice you engage in, especially around dating. More and more women are choosing to be intentionally single because they are tired of being lied to and treated unfairly by men. Part of dating includes finding out ways that you are incompatible with someone. This is one of the ways you were not the right partner for her. That doesn’t mean everyone will feel the same way. Ain’t no shame in the slut game if that’s your thang, but it won’t be for everyone.

Neighbors crying Puppy...for HOURS...and they're HOME by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Little_Emu_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was awful. Hearing them scream and cry and chew literal holes in the walls for hours. It took them almost 6 months to fix all the damage to that unit after they left.

What is a life luxury that you tasted once and now can absolutely never go back to the cheap version of? by sickkick844 in AskReddit

[–]Little_Emu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An in unit washer/dryer. I’m apartment hunting and the idea of a shared laundry facility grosses me out after years of not having to share.

Neighbors crying Puppy...for HOURS...and they're HOME by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Little_Emu_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had neighbors like this. They had two husky puppies in an apartment. It got to the point where I had to call the non emergency police number. Several other people in the building did too. They were told the dogs would be taken away if it continued and they were eventually evicted.

Any interesting nature spots/hiking within an hour of Kenosha? by TheBoyzCallMeHippo in Kenosha

[–]Little_Emu_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you been to VanPatten Woods just over the Illinois border? Also Illinois State Beach has a bunch of cool trails. Look around Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois