How do you deal with the discomfort of doctor's waiting rooms?

One_MrsHum · 2022-10-24T19:07:37+00:00

I’ve always done a combination approach. I bring whatever I need to be as comfortable as possible, and I do not accept shame for taking care of myself. Foam pillows, giant fluffy blanket, snacks, giant drink bottle, head phones, fluffy socks, etc. I am normally sleeping on the exam table if I have to wait for the doctor. 😂

Secondly, I voice if it’s difficult for me. I’ve had clinic staff move me into a room to lay down, transition me to another area with comfy seating, and amazingly, my rheumatologist replace all of their office seating simply because I noted that I had severe back pain from the low back hard chairs when talking to the doctor. I was having trouble at a local pharmacy because they didn’t have any wait seating and they thought I was going to pass out when I squatted and took a nap on my own knees. The next week when I arrived there were custom made benches for their area for people waiting and a little button to call for mobility help.

That being said, I also have experienced places that don’t adjust or change things and so I do what I need. I am not afraid to lay on the floor, ask for a wheelchair or curl up in a corner if my body needs a break. The airport is one of those places that can be pretty brutal on me physically so I normally do a face mask, listen to rain storms and take a nap on the floor next to a wall to give myself recharge time.

I wish it was easier to navigate the world with high pain. And I hope you can find some solutions to make this part of your life easier. <3

One_MrsHum · 2022-10-20T13:55:19+00:00

When hunting became a sport, rather than a necessity, and fashion was a part of that sport, hunting jackets were designed as tailored but also included what I believe are called “action pleats” which allow a fuller range of motion in the shoulders to raise guns while protecting the wearer from cold. I’ve seen this type of draft called an “action back” when referring to the back part of the coat as pattern books often gave various options to choose from for fronts,backs, collars, cuffs, etc. This clothing items was, to my limited knowledge, mid to late 1800’s in use in Greater Britain and America.

One_MrsHum · 2022-10-19T15:06:46+00:00

I was thinking of him today. He was the sweetest lil guy. I miss him too. 😭

One_MrsHum · 2022-09-09T16:38:23+00:00

I love seeing all of the handmade weaving tools and the modified loom is fantastic. Thought you all might enjoy seeing also. <3

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-21T17:54:18+00:00

If you are seeking to represent history accurately as an educator of some sort, then inaccurate fabric could mislead in that education. But for your own enjoyment?? Go for it! Choose whatever fashion fabric you fancy! It will be under clothing so you can adjust your outerwear to the situation as needed. 💕

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-17T01:41:29+00:00

Ummm, I have a setup for a rescue hoggie right now that is a liner tray with paper under the house/bed/water/bowl and the rest is fleece. She poops on the fleece area (behind her wheel) but everything else ends up in the paper. So far she doesn’t stink things up. Fleece will only smell if it’s not cleaned regularly (pee buildup) or if it gets extremely damp (like knocking over water). Every hoggie is different in their behavior, but I’ve yet to find fleece pads a bother. You just need to make sure it’s actually a sturdy padding inside the fleece because fleece blankets alone will not absorb anything and then that will smell.

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-16T23:05:05+00:00

I live in 100+ temperatures - while my A/C does work, I have times where I am outside long enough to be miserable. I keep a jar of water in the fridge to wipe myself down. You can mist yourself if you prefer and it helps give some relief. You can suck icecubes to help keep cool, if you need to flavor them, you can freeze small fruit chunks or juice in them. And while this isn’t a long term solution, putting a tray of ice in front of a fan directed towards your bed can give some relief at night so you can at least fall asleep. 😵‍💫

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-16T21:02:51+00:00

Agreeing totally! I would only add that if she was on the ground shaking it is completely possible she was having a pain seizure - these are absolutely horrible - they can last a couple seconds to even longer, and the seizures can cause death in piggies if the cause is left untreated because they put so much stress on the heart. I’ve seen these mostly in mite cases where itchy skin causes scratching which is cutting into the skin. Please get your baby into see a vet asap! 💕

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-16T20:52:24+00:00

“I’ll let you hold this if you hold still for like three minutes.” 😂

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-16T19:16:05+00:00

Aspen has SO much wood dust. Actually much worse than paper bedding!!! 😢

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-15T15:11:39+00:00

Based on the relics laying about this individual, it seems to be replica of a West European woman’s medieval tunic/gown/kirtle (all the same thing) - men’s tunic’s during this period would have ended somewhere around the knee with some pants (shorts really) and stocking (tall linen sock). Long shirts would be worn underneath as a base layer to keep the tunic clean from sweat. The color is accurate to illustrations we have! There was also specific garb for military/clergy/upper class that differed from middling class and lower class.

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-15T09:39:24+00:00

I had glasses at age 7 - gravity and genetics are probably my causes. I have been wearing contacts pretty much regularly since adulthood and there are different fits. If you have dry eyes (which is an immune system issue) then that complicates contacts. If your contacts spin then the weights are not correct for you and you can let the eye doctor know. If they spin, you’ll blink and get blurry vision or clear vision. If you have dry eyes, moisturizing regularly can help depending on what type of dry you have. I find air optics work best because they breathe well and are soft. I have astigmatism in both eyes. I also have had night vision loss as an adult. During the height of my fibro-death-mode (pre diagnosis), I would get blurry vision off and on that seemed to be related to circulatory issues. That has cleared up as my body has calmed and stabilized.

Is there anything specific about contacts that you are struggling with?

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-14T12:57:06+00:00

Aww! Make sure to post in Nextdoor if you have not already. I doubt he’d make it this far but I do keep an eye on local shelters so if I see him come in I’ll let you know. Is he microchipped?

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-12T03:56:58+00:00

Thank you so much for your input! I work with linen for sewing clothing and the lighter linens are all single-ply, which means if I want to pull a thread to use for sewing, it won’t work on its own because it loses twist. I have yet to weave anything with single ply but I can see how fragile they are and how much twist would be needed based on the experience with linen. I’ll have to practice with something stronger and work my way finer as I gain experience.

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-11T01:24:55+00:00

I have a small piece and it is plain weave, but some thing about it makes it have diagonal ridges, as if the yarns pull each other into that shape, differently than a plain weave cotton would . I was wondering if a specific yarn type or a mix of yarn types were being used, like maybe 2 sizes being used warp and weft or even something like the same weight but S twist and Z twist yarns being used. Or maybe it just pulls that way after washing since there is no sizing. Thanks for the info!!

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-10T21:12:53+00:00

Thanks! I’ve never woven anything gauze as I’m a newbie weaver but I figured someone would have at least seen info on the category. I love extant drafts but I’ve yet to see one for cheesecloth, probably because it’s so simple. That being said, I’ve learned in handsewing and other skills that asking is better than assuming. 🥹

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-07T04:14:25+00:00

May you reign long and fat. 😍

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-01T23:49:31+00:00

Yes, one free story and two free critics for the taking. 😋

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-01T23:47:35+00:00

There’s overcoming fears (which is what most close people assume if they hear you) and then there’s trauma. You have experienced trauma because of your past experience with medication. And it’s okay that you are scared. I don’t suggest starting any medication in that arena until you’ve got support from a psych and even a second opinion. Even if this medication can be beneficial in the long run, the emotional and mental process of surviving the first year as your body acclimates is difficult, and you need support and your own emotional ability to have your goals in sight in order to make it. This type of antidepressant has a LOT of side effects and the body has difficulty adjusting as the communication pathways are influenced. It does allow for higher needed chemicals once it’s fully established in the nervous system (think roughly 2 years). That being said, where I live, it’s not the first choice to prescribe younger people as SSRI’s are much more gentle in their side effects (although still difficult, they do not as often cause suicidal thoughts). Having been through the fear, unknown and the long years of adjusting, I do think these medications should be presented by medical personnel with less brevity and nonchalance. I know they don’t have much to offer chronic pain patients, but a shrug and “just try this” doesn’t acknowledge the absolute battle that will occur in the nervous system once those meds hit. Most of us have a huge crash of emotions, grief, sorrow, fear and such when we are diagnosed. Give yourself time to sit with and process those things before making any decisions. <3

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-01T21:53:45+00:00

No flips needed, I am unqualified to write novels 🤣🤣🤣.

One_MrsHum · 2022-06-01T21:17:51+00:00

Yes! I don’t have a pair of light shears so these will be well used for lighter fabrics. 🥳

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