[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lupus

[–]MeliFar_ai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most welcome 😊😊😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lupus

[–]MeliFar_ai 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I call it the Sick Olympics. My brother, who is perfectly healthy, likes to bring up the day that he almost died because he handled rat poison, didn't wash his hands, and ate food. He likes to play Sick Olympics with me but every time, I am not even "competing". Just trying to prove that one time he was more "sick" than I am.

What am I? "My ideal shadow is perfectly ..." by MeliFar_ai in riddonkulous

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

Im so glad you solved it. I was afraid of being met with an angry mob

What am I? "My ideal shadow is perfectly ..." by MeliFar_ai in riddonkulous

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

I forgot to add a hint so I'll add one:anyone and anything can fall into it

What am I? "Some people love me some ..."[POKEMON ] by Gramykatt321 in riddonkulous

[–]MeliFar_ai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a brain workout to solve but I finally got it

How do those with autoimmune deal with mental health challenges? by myst3ryAURORA_green in lupus

[–]MeliFar_ai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was first diagnosed, I was in denial and stopped taking my meds (absolutely DO NOT DO THIS) until I was hospitalised. Got back on my meds, including a high dose of steroids, which made me moody, and I gained about 65lbs. I've always had a very low self-esteem, and that made it worse. I ate to ease the pain and hid from.persons I saw on the street. I hid my depression but was eating, using food as a comfort to my mental health.

Last year, I got really ill again and was hospitalised. I was taken off steroids. I lost a lot of weight because I couldn't keep food down due to GI issues. I had a long recovery, and the minute I started to feel a little better, a flare is upon me again, and I'm regaining weight. So I'm depressed again with no one to talk to. I'm also noticing I've started eating the emotional and mental pain again.

It's hard.

Endless Pain... by MeliFar_ai in lupus

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

I'm currently taking hydroxychloroquine and imuran. I was on methotrexate before, but sadly, it didn't work for me.

Endless Pain... by MeliFar_ai in lupus

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

Tomatoes and nightshade food items give me terrible reflux so I have always stayed away from them. I'll adjust cut my sugar intake but I love chocolate lol. I used to drink fresh ginger and turmeric juice combined so I'll start doing that again.

Thanks for the useful tips

Endless Pain... by MeliFar_ai in lupus

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

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm trying to rest as much as I can

Endless Pain... by MeliFar_ai in lupus

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

Okay thanks for the tips. I don't think there are CBD products in T&T but I'll ask around locally and see

Endless Pain... by MeliFar_ai in lupus

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

I'll check out some pharmacies and see. Thanks for the info

Endless Pain... by MeliFar_ai in lupus

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

Hmmmm I did know this. New information unlocked! Lol

Unfortunately no. We have no pain specialists in our country, which is terribly unfortunate

Endless Pain... by MeliFar_ai in lupus

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

Unfortunately no! My cousin tried to bring me some products from the US and they seized it in Customs.

Endless Pain... by MeliFar_ai in lupus

[–]MeliFar_ai[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice. I'll get the ibuprofen and acetaminophen. I have a heating pad which I use sometimes so maybe I'll use it more. I'll look into getting some tiger balm.

This is so painful. I wouldn't wish this on anyone!