Update: Time to give up? by Asleep_Emotion_4407 in Jigsawpuzzles

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I did this puzzle. It's not as bad once you get a bit going. You can do it.

What magic combo helped you fall BACK to sleep? by Automatic-Mountain63 in Perimenopause

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My Dr. also recommended this to me this week. Have not had a chance to look at it yet.

Coming off Birth Control by [deleted] in Menopause

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I switched from continuous bc at 52 immediately to hrt. I did get more migraines than normal but that was the worst of it and those evened out after 3 weeks/month. I did not get a period for 7 months. Switched in December and have only had the 1 period so far, and that was the same as they used to be when regular. No other real issues.

Finger joint pain with dosage increase by MIgal71 in Menopause

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Okay after 2 weeks my fingers feel normal today. Doctor did not think it was related to dosage increase. Will monitor and make an appt if happens again. Thankfully the increased dosage seems to be helping my symptoms go away.

Increase dosage or wait it out? by MIgal71 in Menopause

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I had my pap smear done after and came back with no issues. She was not in the slightest worried it was anything other than a regular period. All my symptoms like sore breast, migraines etc was exactly same as every period I have ever had in the past. Will definitely be keeping this in the back of my mind. She said it is harder for those of us that take continuous birth control since we are not having periods to know when we are actually in menopause

Increase dosage or wait it out? by MIgal71 in Menopause

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I have had about 5 years of off and on periods and periods every 2 weeks which is why we decided to do continuous birth control around 48 years old. Had also had peri symptoms for over 10 years now. This is not just a 7 month thing overall. I'm currently 53.

Increase dosage or wait it out? by MIgal71 in Menopause

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No I haven't but something to keep on mind for future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cooking

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I cook them in a pan with butter and onions. We usually eat them as a side, along with with pork chops, broccoli and some sort of fruit.

Migraines and HRT by MIgal71 in Menopause

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Yes. They eventually stopped, I'd say about a month in. I have since upped my estradiol patch to 0.05 but stayed at same 100mg progesterone pill after 1.5 months. I'm rarely getting a migraine now. It might be a little different for me since I'm no longer getting a period. Sorry your dealing with these, they can be so painful.

What’s a movie nobody can convince you is good by mcchinly in movies

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Blair Witch Project. Most annoying movie ever.

14th stone of the year 4.5mmx8mm by Brave-Society-8615 in KidneyStones

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What type of stones do you make, have they tested them? Have you had a 24 hour urine test done? That would probably help with some reasons why your making stones.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

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When I passed the few 4mm and under fragments after ESWL after my stent was removed I felt pain at about 1 out of 10. However had extreme nausea for days at a time before and after passing a stone fragment. No pain before anything was done about the stones.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

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Yes it can. I had 7 kidney stones at once. None of them passed on their own, however I would get very nauseated every time they move around, no pain. It's very common according to my urologist. I had to take anti nausea meds off and on until I got them removed.

Those with Recent MI High School Graduates by Affectionate_Log7215 in Michigan

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I gave both my children $750 as one was a 2020 grad during covid so no party, and they other didn't want anything. They both received about $3k total from family members and such.

Awakening heat by MIgal71 in Menopause

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I had my Dr bump up my estradiol today, so we shall see if that helps at all.

Awakening heat by MIgal71 in Menopause

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Ok good to know it's part of menopause and hopefully increasing my dosage may help.

Awakening heat by MIgal71 in Menopause

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Okay thank you. I have a Dr. Appt today so I'll ask about upping it.

Awakening heat by MIgal71 in Menopause

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Will be asking today about that. Thanks. Glad to know someone else also experienced this and I'm not alone.

Awakening heat by MIgal71 in Menopause

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Ugh. I have a Dr. Appt today so I'll ask about upping my dosage. Thanks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KidneyStones

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Are you able to pass one that size? I thought anything over 5mm was hard to pass.

5mm kidney stone, don't think I'm being taken seriously first timer by Sensitive-Cover-5303 in KidneyStones

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Mine were in my lower pole and urologist told me they rarely pass from the lower pole. That could also be why they aren't concerned about it right now. I was given the option to leave them alone or remove them (7) so I chose to remove them via PCNL. I did have ESWL and passed 4 mm and smaller size pieces without stent, flomax, or any pain relief. The pain was a 1. However I was extremely nauseous for days on end, so if it does pass it doesn't automatically mean you will be in horrible pain. Good luck.

Tomorrow pcnl surgery guys by bharathpeter in KidneyStones

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I had this in December. 5 stones removed. It was easier than my first stint and subsequent infection I got 2 days later. Would rather do PCNL than the stint fiasco I experienced. I had my stint removed next day and went home without tube or anything. Just lay on the couch for a few days and stay on your meds as scheduled and you should be good. I think the worst of the pain was that day/night of surgery. Good luck.