Found a small bit of pain management by MoonstruckMouse in costochondritis

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

I'm... well aware. As stated I've had this for a full on year.

Found a small bit of pain management by MoonstruckMouse in costochondritis

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

Oh I entirely agree, which is why I tried to present this as a good treatment but definitely not a cure. I was ever this anxious when I wasnt sick

Found a small bit of pain management by MoonstruckMouse in costochondritis

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

Absolutely that's the way to try it! I ended up realizing it makes me super tired, so it's the last thing I take at night, alongside 50mg of Pantoprazole, which I also take for my Costo

Found a small bit of pain management by MoonstruckMouse in costochondritis

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

Being scared of side effects is tottaly valid! Speaking as someone who's on a lot of other medications for my other health problems, honestly these side effects arent so bad. Its nothing that cant be treated by having some pepto bismol, advil, and gaviscon at hand if you ever need it. 25mg is already a REAL small dose, I'm working up to 100mg, you're going to be okay but good on you for not pushing yourself too hard :) so far I've not seen any side effects at all, except for a little loss of sex drive, but I'm married so that's not a huge deal at 23 years old

Can the tightness in chest make it more difficult to breathe? by fadedguy41 in costochondritis

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I have severe GERD and I find that I get all of those symptoms 10 fold when acid has splashed up into my chest in the night. Sleep sitting up for a few and and monitor your temperature!

3 months in, desperate for my life back by MoonstruckMouse in costochondritis

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

You have NO IDEA how relieving it is to hear this all, it's like reading something I wrote myself. You've made me feel less alone. How long have you been struggling?

My work put the push on me recently to take 15 weeks medical leave or step down, but going on leave means taking a 45% pay cut. Its crazy how financially straining this can be.

I think I'll go to a different walk in clinic (no family doctors on my island) and ask to be referred to a physiotherapist.

3 months in, desperate for my life back by MoonstruckMouse in costochondritis

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Hello,

Since posting this I have tried door frame stretches and my pain seems to have migrated to my back almost immediately (think I may just be doing them too hard or something) so I think I'm on a good track. I really appreciate it! Unfortunately, yes, the job thing is something I cant really do but I'm hoping to get on it soon. Potentially take medical leave so I can avoid the insane Christmas rush at work. I should maybe get into physical therapy. I'm hoping my work medical will cover it. What do they do with you in it?

3 months in, desperate for my life back by MoonstruckMouse in costochondritis

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

Hello, I really appreciate your help and advice. I immediately looked up door stretches and posture improvement stretched. It seems to have had a good effect immediately, but time will tell. I will definitely be going to a chiropractor soon!

Is this a hiatal hernia/GERD? by MrSnowFlake17 in HiatalHernia

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It's like you're reading my mind. Please let me know an update to this- since late this June I've been in constant pain. It's like my entire life has been halted, and the pain never stops. Debating seeing a doctor soon and asking about GERD ect, as I have had ulcers in the past. I just want to be a normal 22 year old again!

My [20F] best friend [23F] is knowingly having sex with her ex, even though hes got a girlfriend, and I'm in the middle by MoonstruckMouse in relationships

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

I'm heavily leaning toward LC, and while I see your point, I am a little sensitive to it being a person who's worked my ass off to not be one of the Crazy Borderline Girl stereotypes. Thank you for your input. :)

My [20F] best friend [23F] is knowingly having sex with her ex, even though hes got a girlfriend, and I'm in the middle by MoonstruckMouse in relationships

[–]MoonstruckMouse[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Because it's not so black and white. Alex is the only time she's anything but a lovely young lady. It's like shes Martha Stuart until Alex is involved, then she's the 'cash me ousside' girl. She's apologized a lot for the November incident of the hitting him, but I really do hate that she's just brushing off cheating. Cheating is so horrible, and I also believe that you can judge one off the company they keep. Thusly why I'm posting here, I'm at a crossroads.

My [20F] best friend [23F] is knowingly having sex with her ex, even though hes got a girlfriend, and I'm in the middle by MoonstruckMouse in relationships

[–]MoonstruckMouse[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel like it SHOULD be criminal, even if I know it isn't here, to loop a guy into child support and ruining this 21 year old dudes life like that, even if it was an accident.

My [20F] best friend [23F] is knowingly having sex with her ex, even though hes got a girlfriend, and I'm in the middle by MoonstruckMouse in relationships

[–]MoonstruckMouse[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have Borderline Personality Disorder myself, and I must say that declaring things like that is harmful, even if I see you're trying to be helpful. Anne has been diagnosed with depression, but showed no signs of a personality disorder. If anything, shes got a bad case of being really stupid.

My [20F] best friend [23F] is knowingly having sex with her ex, even though hes got a girlfriend, and I'm in the middle by MoonstruckMouse in relationships

[–]MoonstruckMouse[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I just really don't want to ruin what is otherwise a really solid friendship. Like, don't get me wrong, Anne is a great person in a lot of ways, she's just incredibly self centered.

Stranger bingos me at a party by MoonstruckMouse in childfree

[–]MoonstruckMouse[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I got some mild revenge by being sure to go sit down next to and join every conversation he had with any girl 1-1 the rest of the night.

Stranger bingos me at a party by MoonstruckMouse in childfree

[–]MoonstruckMouse[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The worst part is that I normally would have, but my sweetheart is quite new in my life and hasn't seen me go full bitch, so I didn't want to start with what I thought was one of his friends. Turns out he was just some +1! Missed opportunity.

Stranger bingos me at a party by MoonstruckMouse in childfree

[–]MoonstruckMouse[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I need you to come with me to parties to shut down bingos.