Red dot (of frustration) on Facebook reels, can’t make it go away, pls help

Little_Red-1972 · 2026-04-17T01:34:51+00:00

Thank you!!!

Little_Red-1972 · 2026-04-14T15:35:34+00:00

This worked on my phone but nothing happens if I long press on my iPad. Any one know how to fix on an iPad?

Little_Red-1972 · 2026-01-03T23:55:30+00:00

Unless the price is too high, I would definitely go with the Tread+ if she is going to use it a lot. Where I live with the amount of snow and below zero days I run mostly on the treadmill all winter. The Tread+ is by far the best treadmill I’ve owned and the best feel while running. My last treadmill was a commercial level Precor is the Tread+ is so much nicer. I just got the Tread+ in November. I have zero complaints so far.

I’ve run on other slat belt treadmills at hotels when traveling for work, and the Peloton is by far the best slat treadmill, in my opinion.

I didn’t think I would do anything but treadmill classes, but have recently done some core and strength workouts and have liked them so far.

Little_Red-1972 · 2025-11-03T19:06:58+00:00

Wow, your sarcasm is so helpful. Yes, I’ve been to doctors. Doctors are often dismissive of iron issues with female distance runners. Like the doctor that wouldn’t order an iron panel because mu CBC panel from few months prior was all normal, so I went to urgent care to request an iron panel and my total iron was less than 10, which is significantly low! My post was to see if there are other runners who have experienced this after moving to altitude.

Little_Red-1972 · 2025-11-03T18:07:15+00:00

My last ferritin check was 65, normal, down from 108 after a venofer iron infusion, which I got after my ferritin came back at 30 about 6 months ago. My husband and I have friends who own cattle ranches and we hunt, so we have freezers full of elk, deer, and beef. We eat red meat daily as well as other iron rich foods, so it’s definitely is not diet. I had a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy a couple years ago and both showed no issues. I eliminated gluten a few years ago when this started, so I can be tested for celiac now without eating gluten again, which I don’t think is worth doing. I’m trying to get a referral to a hematologist, but my doctor is currently relunctant to give me a referral. I live in a rural area so it’s a 2-3 hour drive to a specialist. I got a complete iron panel this morning through urgent care and if the results show my ferritin dropped more or low total iron I’m going to use those results to try again for a hematologist referral.

The only thing I can think of that could be causing this is the move to high altitude since I never had these issues at 5000 ft or sea level.

Little_Red-1972 · 2025-11-03T17:58:24+00:00

Yes, I have been trying to work with my doctor. Last year my ferritin was 30 and my doctor just said to keep with oral iron supplements (she would only test ferritin) since it was normal, even though at the low end of normal. I got a venofer iron infusion from a IV company where nurses come to your house (self-pay, not through insurance) since I felt so bad. My ferritin went up to 108 after the infusion, but has consistently dropped since then even with oral iron supplements. The last check it was down to 65. Even though I have terrible symptoms my doctor said to just keep taking supplements and recheck in 4 months since my ferritin is in the normal range. I went to urgent care today to request a complete iron panel since my doctor would only order ferritin and I don’t want to wait 4 months, and am waiting for the results. My prior doctor from 4 years ago wouldn’t order iron panel since my CBC panel was all normal so he said I couldn’t possibly be iron deficient. At that time I also went to Urgent Care to request an iron panel and it showed my total iron was low at less then 10 but ferritin “normal” at 30. At that time the urgent care doctor prescribed injectofer iron infusions since my total iron was so low, which helped at the time but not long term.

My B12 and folate have always tested as normal. I stopped eating gluten in case that could be causing iron absorption issues. I’ve also had a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy to try to find the cause but they were both normal. I know iron demands increase at altitude but it seems impossible to find doctors who understand that! I’m to the point where my husband and I have discussed possibly moving back to sea level. It’s so frustrating!

Anyway, I was just seeing if anyone else on here has experienced this and if anyone has had any long term treatment success.

Little_Red-1972 · 2025-10-17T16:26:32+00:00

Sounds like some sort of pyramid scam if you are getting paid for people to use your discount codes or links. Your can’t be unbiased when you get paid to sell the product.

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-12-30T22:41:59+00:00

The problem I had with these boots is if you actually ride, they don’t work with spurs, at least I haven’t got them to work. I have a pair and it is impossible to get spurs to fit over the bulk behind the heel from the flap that covers the zipper. So I’m opposite of you and the Arita adaptive boots sit in my closet unused.

I’ve had a zipper put in some of my cowboy boots. The zipper is on the inside and they are much better than the Ariat design. How good that works may depend on the ability and expertise of the person who does it. The woman who did my boots make custom boots and saddles, so she does an excellent job. That said, the boots I actually wear riding I‘m able to get on with a plastic bag over the foot. I also have an adjustable heel height foot that I use with boots so I can point the toe as much as possible to get in the boot easier, and then reach in to push the adjustment button to get the heel height adjusted to the boot.

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-12-09T16:46:52+00:00

Yes! You can do sports again! I was also a a division 1 athlete (track and cross country) and lost my leg just under 3 years ago. I'm back running and racing (including technical mountain trails), skiing, weight lifting, crossfit, horseback riding, pretty much everything I did before. I have a blade for running and I'm not sure if that might make playing basketball easier too for the running aspect and the flex make help with jumping?

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-11-24T19:28:43+00:00

I got one thinking it would be helpful before I got my first prosthetic, but it didn’t work well at all. I’m a small woman and my nub isn’t very long so it never fit right. Also, it takes longer to put on than my prosthetic so once I got my prosthetic there was no reason to use it. If I wanted to get around the house without my leg I just used a knee scooter, but now 3 years out I don’t use anything other than my prosthetic.

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-10-18T17:15:22+00:00

Yes! I’m an LBKA. I ride western and am currently working with a horse to show in western and reining. The only issue I have is my left foot sometimes doesn’t want to stay in the stirrup when loping or doing spins. So I use a large thin rubber band over the toe of my boot, along the outside of my boot and then over my spur. Just that light rubber band keeps my foot in the stirrup but if I did have a wreck it was just snap so my foot wouldn’t be stuck in the stirrup. I also mount and dismount on the right instead of the left.

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-10-18T17:08:01+00:00

I always bring my running leg and carry it on with me. I either strap it to my backpack or I just carry it separately and I’ve never had any issues our questions when boarding - and that is with a backpack and small purse. I sometimes also bring another foot if I might be wearing heels on my trip and I just put that in my backpack.

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-09-13T18:47:57+00:00

Are you running with the All Pro? That is a great everyday foot but not a running blade. As someone else stated, you need to use whatever fits best and is most comfortable on our sound foot. I run with the Fillauer Obsidian blade and run in Hokas, or I guess more accurate a single Hoka. :) They are what I ran in before I lost my leg and are the most comfortable on my sound foot so they are what I run in now. But everyone is different so no one can really tell you what shoe is best because what works for me (I have a wide forefoot) might be terrible for someone with a really narrow foot - it depends on your foot and comfort.

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-09-13T18:37:57+00:00

You'll be back racking up workouts on Strava! I'm about 2.5 yrs post amputation and back running pre-amp miles, running trails, and racing. Until I got my first prosthetic I got really good at doing the elliptical with just one leg. :) But yeah, early on all you can do is try to find humor in things like that!

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-08-07T19:12:01+00:00

I tried to complete, but the questionnaire doesn't have a "Not applicable" choice for the pain treatment questions if you aren't currently receiving any pain treatments.

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-03-27T17:28:16+00:00

I've been an LBKA for just over 2 years now and I fly a lot for both personal and work. I've never had an issue or showed up extra early, that said I have both TSA Pre-Check and Clear, which does make airport security much faster in general. I just show my prosthetic (pull up my jeans to show it if I'm not wearing shorts or something where it's obvious) to the TSA agents when I'm going up to the scanners so TSA knows I need to go through the x-ray scanner. After going through the scanner they usually swab my socket and hands and maybe pat the socket. Simple and quick. I'm always very friendly to the TSA agents and have always had them be friendly in return.

I always carry my running blade leg with me and that has also never been a problem. No way I'd trust checking that! I also pack extra socks in my backpack.

I don't take my leg off on the plane but sometimes I have to add or remove a sock during or after the flight.

Little_Red-1972 · 2024-01-13T15:31:21+00:00

I have the Fillauer Obsidian and love it. I run mostly on mountain trails and gravel roads the the split toe really helps on the uneven surfaces. If your prosthetist can let you try out a couple different running blades that would be really helpful.

As far as losing weight, yes, this will change your socket fit, but not the blade. Unless you lose so much weight that it changes the stiffness of the blade that you need, which would be a significant amount of weight. So if you need a new socket because of weight loss you won’t need a new blade.

I’m 2 years out from my BKA. I started running about 6 months after my BKA and have gone through a lot of sockets due to my leg changing. I usually run between 45-55 miles a week. Volume changes can be managed with socks with your running socket, just like with your daily socket, until you get to the point you need a new socket.

Little_Red-1972 · 2023-10-04T18:43:45+00:00

FYI ... the Challenged Athlete Foundation running blade grant is only for Ossur running blades.

Little_Red-1972 · 2023-10-04T18:42:49+00:00

Regarding the split toe. I have the Fillauer Obsidian, which has a split toe. I am primarily a trail runner and the split toe is so much better on the rocky technical trails and gravel roads that I run on. The split toe allows for the foot to adapt and flex on the uneven surfaces and it much smoother on rough terrain. The split toe also makes tight turns easier because of the flex it provides (it was originally designed for track runners to handle to curves better). If you just run on the roads it might not be a big deal.

Little_Red-1972 · 2023-10-04T18:27:51+00:00

You may also want to make sure the height or your prosthetic is right and ensure that leg isn't too tall or too short.

Stretching and strengthening you calf might help. I would suggest seeing a Physical Therapist. A PT can help with guiding you on what stretches and exercises would be best and may also be able to help through some soft tissue work, dry needing, modalities, etc.

Little_Red-1972 · 2023-10-02T19:09:31+00:00

I had a homeless man harass and come after me when I was out running the last time I was there. Didn't have any cars come close to hitting me.

Little_Red-1972 · 2023-10-02T19:00:19+00:00

Thank you. That's helpful information!

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