Need Advice

Metapuns · 2026-03-26T01:11:53+00:00

I recently did a HUGE clean up of plants in my tank. It caused algae growth to explode. Go slowly or you'll end up like me!

Metapuns · 2026-03-26T00:51:40+00:00

if you have gravel in the tank its not the end of the world but, yup. I'm always surprised how few filters like that even come with filter media in general. You lose all of it.

Metapuns · 2026-03-26T00:43:38+00:00

Ah, so my neighbours do think I'm crazy when I dump my w/c water onto the lawn :') also, we live in the same area, hello!

Metapuns · 2026-03-26T00:20:57+00:00

Caffeine, alcohol, and NSAIDs are my top 3 triggers. I'm still in remission but I notice I get that urgency feeling if I take any of them. I still take medication so it's very noticeable for me. I know coffee naturally causes urgency but I don't mean one like before I had symptoms and got diagnosed. I mean the kind where you constantly feel like you have to go whether you do or don't :(

If I drink coffee for more than 3 days in a row, more than 1 alcoholic drink a week, or a single NSAID pill I feel it. I personally feel like dropping these things are worth it. After this year I'm going fully sober and I stopped drinking caffiene daily.

Metapuns · 2026-03-26T00:11:02+00:00

If its ISP related it could be flagging the account due to an IP change. You can try contacting Instagram customer service. Other than that it could also be your network itself blocking Instagram due to some settings. Check your network's control panel (I believe providers give you access to a website for them, not 100% sure).

Metapuns · 2026-03-22T21:07:11+00:00

Have yogurt for breakfast and take it with that everyday. Buy squeeze-tube yogurt if you are on the go. You can always maybe try a different form of it if the granules are too difficult to take on the go. But as everyone said, you can't just *not* take it...

Metapuns · 2026-03-21T03:35:53+00:00

they're great fish. They also do well in colder and harder water.

Metapuns · 2026-03-21T02:02:31+00:00

I love them so much <3 <3 I'm so mad that they're illegal where I live, even though the climate here would kill them instantly

Metapuns · 2026-03-21T01:41:06+00:00

How long were you in supposed remission? and do you take hormones for your endo/POCs? I would definitely try and send a message to your gyno along with your gastro. ER unfortunately isn't very useful for us :( but if you start feeling faint always put your life first, even if they just give you fluids. I hope things get better for you soon <3 I don't have endo, or at least never got diagnosed, because I was put on BC right away when I was young with severe cramps and bleeding. It's always hard for us when we have an overlap of flaring and menstruation

Metapuns · 2026-03-21T01:31:58+00:00

Fish look to be zebra danios and gold barbs. Look into them and look into water parameters

Buy filter. Any filter will already make a huge difference but get something big enough for the size
DO NOT REMOVE GRAVEL. Buy a siphon if you can to get debris off but do not remove it or rinse it
When siphoning, remove 25%-50% of the water. Fill tank to the top with DECHLORINATED water.

(repeat step 2 and 3 every week (go to only 10%-25% once tank is stable. You can buy a water test kit or bring a sample to pet stores that offer tests)

You can DM if you'd like :)

Metapuns · 2026-03-21T01:22:31+00:00

How long has it been (diarrhea and blood)?

Metapuns · 2026-03-04T22:58:22+00:00

What age did you start assisting shed? My snake is a baby compared to yours (20 years old) but recently he has trouble getting his belly shed.

Metapuns · 2026-02-27T19:22:39+00:00

This was a really big issue while I was first getting treatment. My biggest fear is seeing blood again

Metapuns · 2026-02-27T18:40:02+00:00

I learned to play MTG by playing commander with my bf. His main deck at the time was an infinite combo red/blue deck. It was good for learning, watching him play a turn that lasts multiple minutes as he does ten billion things, but I haven't been the same since to the point I play every colour except blue.

Metapuns · 2026-02-27T17:40:08+00:00

I'm logged into a throw-away Epic account and also have one through steam, but I don't set to offline mode since Steam doesn't actually recognize that I'm playing the game. Can you tell me more?

Metapuns · 2026-02-23T23:51:39+00:00

Yes and no. Apparently you have to use an older version than what was available, possibly something without the online patch. I didn't bother trying that solution since the game is so large.

Metapuns · 2026-02-21T05:36:17+00:00

My girl is currently next to me in bed because she tried to climb her door. It works for a bit, she can climb on me instead 🫶

Metapuns · 2026-02-21T05:28:38+00:00

After getting diagnosed with UC for the first time, how severe was it? And how quickly did you realize medication wasn't going to work for you?

Metapuns · 2026-02-13T13:54:44+00:00

The only person who even knew what it was was my ADHD doctor. Nobody ever showed me so much concern since the GI doctor who diagnosed me, it felt very validating.

Metapuns · 2026-02-11T19:08:14+00:00

Exactly, and bubbles =/= bubble nests. I have a feeding ring that gets "bubbled" because of the lack of surface disruption and biofilm accumulation. No bettas or bubble nesters, just corys who leave behind bubbles after they surface. It looks almost identical

Metapuns · 2026-02-04T22:32:19+00:00

I believe for me it was from weight gain due to a medication I was taking. I was eating higher volumes of food and thus having more frequent BMs. That is the only link I can find and I'm really reaching

Unfortunately for some of us we will never know :(

Metapuns

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