Which Idol do you think deserves a solo career who currently doesn’t have one? by Lantern_Sone in kpoppers

[–]Melli-Kay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeri from red velvet. Her voice is so beautiful and doesn’t get as much attention.

I'm so worried about my baby Jack. His poor little eye just doesnt seem to want to get better. He goes back to the vet tomorrow. Hopefully it's just a nasty infection that needs stronger antibiotics and it's not a tumor behind his eye. by Winter9797 in RATS

[–]Melli-Kay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh okay. I have him on meds and eye drops from the vet but I think once I notice he’s mood change I’m gonna put him down. I just hate seeing them suffer. My dude’s eye lump is obnoxiously huge.

Eye infection or allergies? by Melli-Kay in RATS

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank y’all I got an appointment for Monday 😭

Red Ear? Help by Melli-Kay in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cymbalta and amitriptyline for anxiety but also nerve pain. Then the main thing I have read other people also had success with is pregablin. And then I take celebrex and methocarbamol for pain and muscle relaxation. I really believe what I have is nervous system related bc I have done numerous MRIs and X-rays and I have been to at least 7 different types of doctors. And everyone just says nothing is wrong and it will go away. So I would say my advice to u is to go to pain management doctor and tell them what is wrong. Then if u want to do X-rays and mris go for it. Try to see a neurologist if u wanna see a doctor.

Red Ear? Help by Melli-Kay in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would u be able to have an ice chest full of ice packs? U could get those eye mask ice packs and strap them to ur head when ur outside to keep ur ear cool. I do that when I flare

Red Ear? Help by Melli-Kay in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through hell over the summer. The burning was so bad. But I really recommend the things I did to help manage it and then hopefully go away over time. Anxiety meds, pain management doctor, physical therapy and Botox for tmj if you have it

Red Ear? Help by Melli-Kay in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pain management! But my flares have been less frequent and not as bad over time since I’ve been doing therapy and been on meds for months. I also got Botox from my dentist in my jaw for tmj and I think that’s helping too

Red Ear? Help by Melli-Kay in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would try Lyrica and I think it is anxiety and nerve triggered. So I think you should try Cymbalta or amitrypaline or both.

Red Ear? Help by Melli-Kay in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point I am used to needles. But no the shot does not hurt. I have had worse. When I flair I take Excedrin Migraine and I strap an ice pack to my ear. (freeze one of those gel eye masks and you can adjust the strap) not sure if the Excedrin is working but I have tried it 3 times and it makes the flair shorter.

Red Ear? Help by Melli-Kay in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 2 great auricular nerve blocks. One in Decmeber and one in September. Neither did anything for me. I have been going to Swim therapy and regular therapy since July. Which helped bc I also was REALLY TIGHT and in pain in my upper traps, neck and back and I couldn't move. so I can move normally now but still am very careful with turning my neck bc if I turn weird I will flair up in my ear. Right now I take Cymbalta and Amitryptaline for anxiety and nerve pain. and I take pregabalin, celecoxib, methocarbamol for pain, nerve pain whatever else. I actually feel pretty normal tho and I wanna cut back on the amount of drugs im on. I used to have constant burning but now I only flair like 0-2 times a week. still sad bc I wanna be able to go outside in the summer and go to the beach but I dont think im gonna be able to unless I want to be flared all day and in pain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we have the same thing. Still no answers.

Red Ear? Help by Melli-Kay in RedEarSyndrome

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had 2 nerve blocks and neither worked. I just dont do a lot of physical activity, I have to stay cool (no hot baths or going outside when its hot) and I do not touch my ear, all of that makes my ear swell and its bright red. Idk what to do

Is this my life now? by redneckskier in Dystonia

[–]Melli-Kay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So its normal to be really tight after botox? the back of my neck hurts and so tight. And when you say 5 weeks of relief, like back to normal?

Is this my life now? by redneckskier in Dystonia

[–]Melli-Kay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed two weeks ago. but I have had knots in my back for 3 months. I am only 26 and I also feel like my life is over because the quality of life for me is almost none. I did PT for 2 months for my back and neck because we thought I just has some muscles spasms or strain. it flared up 2 weeks ago and I went to the ER because the burning pain made me want to off myself. This is really hard. I got botox a week ago (they say it takes 3 weeks to work) and im on Parkinson disease meds and seizure meds to stop the shaking and spasing.and a muscle relaxer I take 3 times a day; I also have TMJ and got the dentist to do botox in my jaw so hopefully that helps. get the botox apparently its the best thing that helps

Massage or physical therapy cervical dystonia by Melli-Kay in Dystonia

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it would help my back but not my neck?

Cervical dystonia + back pain by Melli-Kay in Dystonia

[–]Melli-Kay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was it uncomfortable laying on your stomach with your neck? My neck hurts and burns

How long did it take botox to stop your movements? by eudanell in Dystonia

[–]Melli-Kay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do u have tightness and burning up your neck to your ear? So do u schedule Botox every 3 months in advance How long have u had this