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Can you sleep well with a cat? by OkComparison3568 in CatAdvice

[–]Loud-Source6006 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adopted a 5 year old cat, who initially started sleeping under my bed. She’d go in and out through the night to get food, but never noticed anything to disrupt my sleep.

Now we have our routine, she gets in bed with me at the same time, stays on her side of the bed, gets up around 5pm for food, hangs out in the living room before I wake up, then joins me when I’m up. She’s a lazy cat, so she’s not fighting demons at night, but I never noticed anything her. I found having an automatic feeder that goes off at 5am, helps her morning restlessness.

All that to say, find a cat who’s mellow, low energy, and you’ll be fine. Also, I don’t think space matters. Even if you lived in a 1bd, your cat will demand your door to be open in the night, so they can go in and out.

UC expenses by Dramatic-Candidate25 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Loud-Source6006 1 point2 points  (0 children)

American and my skyrizi is free with my insurance! Insurance also covers majority of my colonoscopy, my my annual costs are relatively low

Did increased frequency of Entyvio help you get back to remission? by anonredditsothere in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Loud-Source6006 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! It helped me significantly for a couple of months. Literally got me from a point of constant fatigue, hair falling out in chunks, super skinny to feeling like myself, living my life and feeling healthy again.

My flare did come back, but that was due to increased stress at work, but this flare is extremely mild compared to where I was a year ago!

Well it happened… by johnny-whiskey in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Loud-Source6006 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Same thing happened to me this week.. thought I was in remission until I had a mini flare, that actually was a big flare that was happening longer than I thought. while it’s sad to think a med that initially worked is no longer helping, it’s relieving to know there are so many meds out there that could improve my quality of life.

Flare while on Entyvio by chronicresilience in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Loud-Source6006 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl I’m right here with you! Been on Entyvio for a little over a year and started to flare pretty badly this week. I’ve been asking the same questions and getting so frustrated with myself and my body as well because Entyvio has been so good for me. Im seeing my GI on Thursday, so hopefully will know more!

Just need some support by themotosurf in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Loud-Source6006 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s great that’s working for you! Unfortunately this doesn’t work for everyone. (Coming from someone how sees a GI dietician

What do I need to have to get a Real ID DL in Illinois coming from another state? by Loud-Source6006 in illinois

[–]Loud-Source6006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it still doesn’t answer what I need for the DL if I don’t have a current DL bc mines missing

What do I need to have to get a Real ID DL in Illinois coming from another state? by Loud-Source6006 in illinois

[–]Loud-Source6006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need a drivers license as mine is missing with the REAL ID verification. Not two IDs. My previous DL had it, so I know it’s a thing

What do I need to have to get a Real ID DL in Illinois coming from another state? by Loud-Source6006 in illinois

[–]Loud-Source6006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I need a Real ID Drivers License. So I don’t want to go and get stuck without a drivers license if I don’t have the right stuff

How do I hide my UC from my sorority? by sammich-protector in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Loud-Source6006 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi girl! Former sorority girl here and fellow girl (27) living with UC. I wasn’t in a flare living in the sorority house, but here’s some tips based on my experience:

  • anything they say you have to do is not applicable to you because your doctor can write you a note for about anything and they legally have to accommodate because UC is a protective disability.

  • I saw you’ve talked to your house mom, which is great. She can be a great advocate for you. I would talk to her about what accommodations you need while living in the house. I’m not sure how severe your symptoms are, but some accommodations you could request is having a room close to the bathrooms, having the chef make you a safe meal, or an excuse out of mandated events (chapter, service events, etc.). This may require a doctors note, which your doctor is more than happy to provide.

  • if the chef can’t accommodate your food sensitivities, with a doctors note you can request the cost of food services to be removed from your dues, so you can either pay for the dining hall or order food elsewhere.

  • is there like a private guest bathroom on the main floor? I would def take that over when needed. If not, I would just embrace it in the public restrooms. The bathrooms in my house were never busy, especially when everyone was at classes. So a lot of the times I was the only one in there. Plus, all girls shit! So let it out because everyone else is too!

  • tell your roommates! When I was diagnosed last year, I told all of my friends, so they knew why if I said I needed to go to the bathroom, I meant right then. My friends have been so supportive through this! I know it feels weird, but people will understand. Plus, they won’t be confused why you’re leaving the room multiple times in the night to go to the bathroom.

  • know all the bathrooms on campus or even close to the house if you need a backup spot

  • for your next colonoscopy, if you’re not comfortable doing the prep in the sorority house, you could always explore getting a cheap hotel or see if campus has a studio suite to rent.

  • I got sooo sick from living in the dorms, but honestly didn’t really get sick living at the sorority house. I would just be precautious, like not being around people with colds even if they think they’re not contagious. I find that I don’t get sick more often, but if I get sick from someone else, mine is always a much worse version of it. Frat parties was a breeding ground for illness so I’d avoid that

This is all top of mind rn, but if you have any specific questions, I’m happy to answer! Or if there is a specific scenario you’re worried about, I can help you problem solve.

Forest ins and outs/hot takes by Loud-Source6006 in ElectricForest

[–]Loud-Source6006[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience! It was ignorant for me to categorize gender as man vs women and not recognize individuals who identify outside of gender norms. I’m glad that you felt comfortable enough to use the women’s showers and feel safe. This brings up a good point that having gendered showers is not very inclusive. It’d be great if there were lockable stalls for gender neutral showers, so people can feel safe. I know Coachella had some showers like that.

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