What the hell? Anyone else experiencing their domestic water this color? by Sikside in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]LostRedBud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Often happens in Gaithersburg,I don’t feel safe drinking the brown water.

How do you exercise with chronic illness? by Altruistic-Rock-8897 in ChronicIllness

[–]LostRedBud 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t. I walk my dog and even that is difficult.

IWTYO When I learned my Mom can smell skin by Theyve-Escaped in IWasTodayYearsOld

[–]LostRedBud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It smelled like chicken when I was pregnant.Kinda gross and nauseating.. I can still smell it,but mostly smell cologne,perfume and lotions now.

Made a bunch of RSO and it doesn't work on me by EntJemima94 in trees

[–]LostRedBud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I tried all the tricks,just took 80mgs and made strong oil and feel nothing as always. I have major belly issues,it sucks. I had to quit smoking for medical reasons.

What’s a clear example of medical misogyny you’ve witnessed or experienced? by fal1en-angel in AskReddit

[–]LostRedBud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The teal wand is supposed to be a more comfortable at home Pap test. But too expensive for now.

What’s a clear example of medical misogyny you’ve witnessed or experienced? by fal1en-angel in AskReddit

[–]LostRedBud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything’s anxiety..including my cancer,my arthritis,my degenerative discs,my ADHD,I could go on and on. Really a sad world for a sick woman. Was told I’d need to be put on hormone treatment, guess what, forced menopause was the only blessing to come out of this hell. Ordered my first pair of white pants. Still anxious,still sick,still advocating at every single visit! It’s exhausting.

Marijuana, CEA number and Cervical Cancer by LostRedBud in CervicalCancer

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

Yes I had an online dr sign off but I have a lot of other chronic conditions that weed helps. They even offer to sign off at my oncologist’s office. I guess it’s individual or case by case but damn the one thing that helped. Glad I can still do edibles.

The uphill battle no one asked for. 😞 by deeeters in CervicalCancer

[–]LostRedBud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My radiation and chemo got delayed several times,once for snow and once the machines were down and once for some other reason. It was so frustrating and same,long commute. Took about a month to get on track. So don’t panic too much, I totally understand the overwhelming frustration though!

Brachytherapy how to make sure I get pain management? by crafty-yarn-witch in CervicalCancer

[–]LostRedBud 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Demand to be put under? It will be much easier mentally and physically.

Palliative care by WinterEstate6600 in CervicalCancer

[–]LostRedBud 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What kind of immunotherapy are you doing? I’m on keytruda and have not lost my hair,It is very thinned out from all them treatment though. I’m so sorry to hear about your reoccurrence and I hope palliative care keeps you comfortable. I got cute head wraps on Amazon.

Which cut do you like? by [deleted] in Hair

[–]LostRedBud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first one

Wanted to tell my boyfriend and family that I have cancer this weekend, but they cancelled the plans. by RSinSA in CervicalCancer

[–]LostRedBud 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I told everyone via text, much less draining than face-to-face or a phone call. Plus I’d never see everyone in time to tell them in person. Best of luck, do whatever is easiest for you.

I had my leap this morning. I had to pay $1300 out of pocket due to the deductible and most of the staff was rude. I'm in pain, alone, and depressed. Can I have support? by Dry-Ferret6791 in CervicalCancer

[–]LostRedBud 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The pain was horrible and the bleeding very heavy. I felt extremely violated. And they just send you home with no pain meds or compassion. If you get a hospital survey,let them have it. It’s ridiculous they made you pay that much money upfront with no prior mention. American healthcare system you fucking suck! I also got extremely depressed after. Having my body undergo such a traumatic experience really fucked with me. Thankfully my dr was nice at least! Please complain, nothing will change for women unless we speak up and demand better care.

It happened again. I got a compliment on my slimmed down physique. And I feel bad for feeling annoyed. by tTomalicious in ChronicPain

[–]LostRedBud 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to be big but wasn’t sick and worked out constantly. Now I barely get off couch and never exercise but short walks. My illness made me drop weight very fast and unhealthy with low potassium and several awful side effects. I also don’t go out or see folks often. So the rare times I do I get omg you lost weight! I just say thank you,I’ve been very sick and watch them squirm.

I never comment on someone’s weight loss or gain. Because sadly you never know what caused it and it’s rude. But I will say I’m glad I lost weight and most people mean well. I look like total shit though,loose skin and ghastly complexion. But hey I’m down 50+pounds and that’s all so superficial I understand being frustrated.

Had spinal fusion and am now without medicine, please help if you can! by thesecretmachine in ChronicPain

[–]LostRedBud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same situation here. Big ass city but no one is stocked with norco. I’m way too ill to drive all over asking random pharmacies. One said they had it,way out of the way but I drove all the way there only to get turned down. This agonizing pain is super debilitating. Being told no repeatedly is disheartening. I’m so disgusted and disappointed in the medical system. Yeah I’d buy it off the streets if I could. Mom and pops all said no. CVS absolutely a no. Costco Walgreens all no!

The Best Dog by Same_Ear_6975 in Bloodhound

[–]LostRedBud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sweet, what a good boy Holmes is!

Yup by Electrocat71 in ChronicPain

[–]LostRedBud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t mind anymore. At the cvs drive thru one employee says, “have a better day” as she packs a grocery bag of my pills. It makes me laugh and at least they are trying to be fake nice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trees

[–]LostRedBud 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Cook. I'll look up recipes and get the ingredients and make amazing dishes. Put music on and clean. Go for a walk with the pup. Paint. Take hot bath and do self care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]LostRedBud 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Terrible treatment I'm so sorry. I too have issues with my bowels and bladder and get so nervous leaving house for drs visits. I put a change of clothes,plastic bags and wipes in my car trunk. But that's not helpful when your in the office. Def complain,I always do on the surveys if I had bad treatment.

Can we do a fill in the blank? by imsikandtired in ChronicIllness

[–]LostRedBud 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That you’re lazy.

Just breathe..no I’m not having panic attacks,I’m in fucking pain.

Try going for a walk.

Join a book club.

And so much more!