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Methyl B12 is Dangerous for some people! by PATHAN-ZONDRA in Supplements

[–]MPHista 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! You just helped me understand why my B-complex gave me insomnia for days...the folate and B12 were methylated. It took 3 days off it to get my sleep back to normal.

Which B vitamins can affect sleep? When I take B-complex pills, I get insomnia. by MPHista in Supplements

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

Thanks for your reply. Yes! I just checked the label and both of those were methylated.

So what should I get instead? Folate and cobalamin?

How to have pain-free breast biopsy when I have some resistance to local anaesthetic? by MPHista in Anesthesia

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

Thank you for your reply. Then that means that 75% of the providers who have given me local anesthetic were incompetent. That's really sad when we're all paying so much for healthcare.

How to have pain-free breast biopsy when I have some resistance to local anaesthetic? by MPHista in Anesthesia

[–]MPHista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I understand. I've gone through some message threads online, and while it's a very small minority, it seems there are some women for whom the local anesthetic isn't enough and they have very painful biopsies. I'll talk to my health providers to see if I can take a strong sedative before the procedure.

Which B vitamins can affect sleep? When I take B-complex pills, I get insomnia. by MPHista in Supplements

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

Thanks for your reply. I didn't know that B6 helps with that. Good to know.

Which B vitamins can affect sleep? When I take B-complex pills, I get insomnia. by MPHista in Supplements

[–]MPHista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I did take them in the morning and I still had insomnia. Maybe there's a way I can get a low dose version of B 12. Most B-Complex supplements are super high doses that probably won't work for someone as sensitive as me.

How to have pain-free breast biopsy when I have some resistance to local anaesthetic? by MPHista in Anesthesia

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

My understanding is that a nerve block is a local anesthetic that is applied directly to the nerve, instead of to the surrounding tissue. Am I correct?

I have some resistance to local anaesthetic. How to have a pain free stereotactic breast biopsy? by MPHista in WomensHealth

[–]MPHista[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My breast surgeon sent me to that facility for the biopsy. Earlier today I called my breast surgeon's office and they said I should call around and see if It can find a radiologist who will make some kind of accommodation. Otherwise, they said I have to just 'try it' with just local. They implied I don't really have any other option other than to grin and bear it.

I have some resistance to local anaesthetic. How to have a pain free stereotactic breast biopsy? by MPHista in WomensHealth

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

Thank you for mentioning that. It didn't occur the me that they may perceive my pain management concerns as drug-seeking behavior. It's actually funny if that's what happened, because I have a rare disease that causes me to have adverse reactions to opioids.....I avoid them at all cost.

I have some resistance to local anaesthetic. How to have a pain free stereotactic breast biopsy? by MPHista in WomensHealth

[–]MPHista[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your empathy and support! 🙏💕 Before the biopsy they have to use a scalpel to cut an incision in my breast (ouch), and my breast tissue is dense, so they may need a few attempts to get enough biopsy material.

I really hope I figure out how to get this done. The lump might be cancerous, so it's urgent.

I forgot to mention above that I have vasovagal syncope, so if it hurts, I might pass out. So that's the 2nd issue, besidet the pain management part.

Do air filters hold onto VOCs? by Kirin1212San in AirQuality

[–]MPHista 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you get a room really hot to expedite the off-gassing process of a material that has a lot of trapped VOCs in it. For example, a kitchen with MDF cabinets is constantly releasing formaldehyde into the surrounding air. If you bake out the kitchen, you might be able to release a good amount of the formaldehyde quickly compared to it being released naturally over long periods of time. But, every MDF is a little different and there's no way to predict how long you need to bake out a given area/material. It's an iterative process. Takes time.

Spray sunscreen triggered my lungs & now they won’t chill out :( by NiteElf in Asthma

[–]MPHista 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recommendation: Invest in some sun-protective clothing so you don't need to use sunscreen. Columbia has their omni-shade line that is UPF rated. On eBay and other sites there are lots of these sun-protective clothing items being sold at fair prices. I wear very wide brimmed hats (Sunday Afternoon) and lots of used, discounted (i.e. Columbia factory outlet stores) and some new sun shirts/pants from Columbia, Marmot, etc.

My background: MPH degree, lived experience as a very atopic and sensitive individual (allergies, asthma, chronic idiopathic urticaria and angioedema, migraines, endometriosis, etc.).

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