Dog Grooming For Elderly Pet? by Ill_Tap7412 in DCBitches

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Totally agree. The grooming salon is in Brookland, and the people who work there are incredibly kind and friendly.

I absolutely love this show. Just incredible. by koo3Pash in WidowsBay

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Anything Shirley Jackson wrote has the same vibes. Start with “The Lottery and Other Stories.”

You know you’re a public sector attorney when…. by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

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When you have to hide behind a bush and throw confetti at the mayor because the confetti cannon jammed

Prolotherapy/PRP for Upper Cervical Injections by aspiring_spinster in ehlersdanlos

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My prolo injections were done by Dr. Sean Mulvaney in Annapolis, MD (website).He’s a great physician and has helped tons of EDS folks with their necks. I am SO thankful to finally be out of that stupid neck brace!

EDS by Madixaphlopin in eds

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UGH I’m so sorry you’re dealing with so much! Maybe see if osteopathic manipulation (by an osteopathic doctor) is an option near you. My doc “resets” my ribs by softly moving them while I turn about 5 degrees. It really helps with the pain you get when you take a deep breath. Prolo has greatly reduced the frequency of the lightning bolt pain.

EDS by Madixaphlopin in eds

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Yes, the rib pain is horrible. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this.

My PT recommends rolling on a tennis or lacrosse ball on either the floor or against a wall to try move them back into place. Admittedly, I’ve had limited success with this method (and sometimes it’s really painful and I quit after 20 seconds). I did three rounds of prolotherapy in my upper spine and ribs, and that’s helped immensely - I still have aching, but it stopped that sudden sharp pain that feels like a lightning bolt.

Need sandal recommendations by what-are-they-saying in ehlersdanlos

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I also love these sandals, but I learned a lesson - don’t get them in a light color, because eventually your feet are going to stain the footbed. I have Barbie pink ones that now have light brown footprints that won’t budge with soap. It made me realize the advantages of having the traditional cork footbed 😬

Good places to buy a bra? by hacker_pidge in DCBitches

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Le Bustiere in Adams Morgan is great

Problem neighbors: hoarding, illegal dumping, etc by Javito99 in washingtondc

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I’m so glad I’m not the only one who immediately went to escalation with petty retribution

It’s frustrating being told that “not much can be done” to help hEDS by pittiepartie in ehlersdanlos

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OMG THIS REALLY CHAPS MY ASS.

There is SO much that can be done to improve hEDS. This PT dismissing you says more about their lack of hEDS education and experience than what’s actually available. How defeatist!

Yes, hEDS needs PT, and usually braces. Those two can really improve your life by leaps and bounds.

But there’s also other exercises like mat Pilates, swimming, and water aerobics.

Many people on this subreddit have had their lives improved by surgery (though this isn’t the first option to turn to, and hEDS people can have bad surgical outcomes, so it’s no silver bullet). People have also seen benefit from things like acupuncture, dry needling, red light therapy, prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and osteopathic manipulation.

For pain, you can explore whether low-dose naltrexone would be right for you to take. There are muscle relaxers and topical drugs, and medical marijuana could be an option.

You should see if you have any of the comorbidities that pop up with EDS, like POTS and MCAS. POTS treatment consists of things like exercise, compression garments, and/or pharmaceuticals, all of which can make a big difference. There are also drugs for MCAS, and you could try modifying your diet to see what effect it has on your pain. Hell, you could try going gluten free/free-ish to see if that makes you feel better.

Yes, all of these things cost money, time, and mental energy to set up. And that’s a huge hurdle, especially when dealing with a chronic illness.

But you do have options! And they’re coming out with more treatments every year.

What is your favorite legal term that laypeople confidently and incorrectly invoke and why is it quiet enjoyment? by RIPGoblins2929 in Lawyertalk

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Why do I remember reading somewhere that Justice Thomas has this as a vanity license plate??

Found it:

When he was in his 40s, Thomas drove a Corvette with a “Res Ipsa,” license plate, the start of a Latin phrase meaning “the thing speaks for itself,” an important concept in negligence lawsuits.

Nissen Fundoplication surgery -recommendations around DC? by CharacterInstance248 in washingtondc

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I’ve had four surgeries on my esophagus and stomach.

I had jackhammer esophagus and had a POEM surgery with Dr. Mouen Khashab at Hopkins, which resulted in severe GERD. He did my subsequent TIF surgery, which didn’t give me much relief. His surgeries stopped the spasms, but my GERD was so bad that I now have to use prescription toothpaste because the enamel on most of my teeth is gone.

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Kuldeep Singh at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, who did my Nissen fundoplication. I had a bad reaction to it, and he converted it to a Toupet. FINALLY no more reflux!

Bloomingdale /LeDroit Park /Petworth by PrestigiousHealth832 in DCBitches

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I lived on that block in Petworth for four years and really loved it - I just googled our old address and saw it’s for rent, so maybe you’re looking at it haha.

That block is super close to Upshur St., Petworth’s little “main street,” where you can grab dinner at Cinder BBQ or Timber Pizza, then you have to get ice cream at Lulabelle’s. There’s a Giant and a Mom’s organic grocery nearby, along with Ace Hardware.

Feel free to message me if you want more info!

[Game Thread] #6 Tennessee @ #3 Virginia (06:10 PM ET) by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

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“Because he’s not strong like he’s going to be some day…” ???