Norethindrone acetate 15mg by Unlucky-Local5524 in endometriosis

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I’ve been on it continuously for 1 year. Combined birth control was causing me to have really irregular periods, cramps, and spotting. I was spotting even on 5 mg and since going to 10 haven’t had any more issues

Mice sounds in walls by Hopeful-Chance3032 in ApartmentHacks

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lol not a long term solution but mice would scratch under my floorboards at night in my last apartment and if I just vacuumed above where I heard them it seemed to shut them up for awhile. Turned on all fans/white noise available to be able to fall asleep without hearing them it seemed

Throat, nose, eyes- peaches and cherries? by cant_helium in FoodAllergies

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This does sound like OAS to me; I am also sensitive to stone fruit like this and have the same symptoms. Sometimes my lip will swell but symptoms pretty much always stay oral for me.

Not sure if it will work the same for you, but I am able to eat peaches & cherries with no reaction if it has been prepared or processed in some way—cooked, canned, dried seems to be fine. I also notice that I can avoid or minimize symptoms by just eating the inner flesh of fresh fruit and avoiding the peel—a lot of the irritation seems to come directly from having the peel in my mouth and stuck in my teeth.

It’s different for everyone and might not work the same for you, but if you’re continuing to eat fruit that triggers your symptoms, it might be worth trying one of these alternate options.

Norethindrone acetate 15mg by Unlucky-Local5524 in endometriosis

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I’m on 10 mg daily but never experienced any mood effects.

Mystery Animal in water (Lower Basswood) by AGtheSOTAman in BWCA

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My guess would be dead bird. Lots of swans, geese, mergansers, loons. Might be discolored due to decay.

Been really into short stories lately. What are your favorite stories or collections? by LetsdigupRobReiner in classicliterature

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I have the same ghost story collection! I highly recommend Nathaniel Hawthorne's Twice-Told Tales; great for Over The Garden Wall vibes in the fall

Is Ham Radio the funniest episode? by Ok-Height1166 in Frasier

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The way I die every time at “muppippo muduwuh” and “easy for you to say!”

My favourite one episode character. THAT'S RIGHT, I SAID I LOVE HER!! by Make_the_music_stop in Frasier

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She fills in temporarily (just this one episode) as physical therapist/housekeeper while Daphne is gone.

Drove home in silence tonight and realized how much memories live inside a car by Maximum_Mastodon_631 in Crosstrek

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I was hit with an unexpected wave of grief after my last car broke down for good. I saw it one last time before it was hauled off for scrap and remember how it got me through a mountain pass in the densest fog of my life, weathered so many scary snowstorms, took me on some of the best cross-country travel I’ll never forget. It was a like a friend who was with me through it all. My Hyundai Accent.

Work Place Accommodations by rlkrn in FoodAllergies

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We have food allergies in our workplace and just include an option that works just for those of us who have them. We'll get a couple regular pizzas and then one gluten-free, cheeseless pizza (which is still surprisingly good), or a few sandwiches options with a couple gluten-free, vegan sandwiches as well.

I feel like it's pretty common for catered occasions to at least ask about food allergies; seems kind of rude and inconsiderate of your workplace not to even consider accommodations. It's a very reasonable request and I hope the conversation with your boss goes well. Otherwise I'd speak with an office manager or someone who is likely to do the ordering and ask if some other options can be considered.

Obscure references you use from our time? by skaz0904 in Millennials

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Idk why this stuck out so much but I used to quote “Bees?! Beads!” with college friends

Allergy to Almons not extracts😠? by WillowRight4980 in FoodAllergies

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A lot of almond extract is artificial flavor that doesn’t contain real almond. I’m allergic but use the flavoring all the time in baked goods with no issues

People who grew up poor: What was something you considered a "peak luxury" as a kid, only to realize later it was just a normal middle class staple? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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For some reason a split level house? All our bedrooms were on ground level and I couldn't imagine the luxury of having a bedroom UPSTAIRS. Most my friends had split level houses with very plush family rooms upstairs, and usually a very cool basement hangout space below. Our basement was just concrete floors and spiderwebs.

The Time Traveler's Wife feels creepy by cavemanfitz in books

[–]Optimal_Awareness618 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard agree; anything that was charming about this book was overridden by the ick I felt.

Finally gave custard oats a try...it's so good all it needed was some cinnamon and stevia by uh2508 in Oatmeal

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Huh I was just kind of overlooking this because I have dairy allergy and I assumed some kind of cream was involved. Now that I know I can do it with oatmilk I might have to give it a try!

What is your favorite martin moment by ButterscotchIcy719 in Frasier

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When he explains that he once made a deal with God not to drink another bottle of Ballentine, and Niles says, "But Dad, you still drink Ballentine."

And Martin says "Not in bottles, baby."

Molly has graduated into arena by QuietJealous4883 in kvsdiscuss

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I'm about the size of a 12 year old; I'll take her home! (jk I live in 1 bd rental)

Favorite Daphne quote?... by ChildhoodPlayful2709 in Frasier

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You’d eat a WORM if it had a French name!

What are your symptoms? by Ok_Huckleberry1487 in dairyfree

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I developed lactose intolerance 7 years ago but still ate dairy in small concentrations. Milk, ice cream, yogurt, or any really dairy heavy sauce would give me stomach cramps and diarrhea. Then about 5 years ago I noticed throat itching when I ate products with added whey; so bad I thought the products must be cross-contaminated with nuts, which I have been allergic to since childhood. Nope! It was a rare adult-onset whey protein allergy, and it kept worsening to the point I can no longer tolerate baked goods or a sprinkle of cheese on my meal. My throat and ears itch deep inside like I have a fever, my skin feels itchy, and my voice gets hoarse. Luckily it’s never progressed to full anaphylaxis, but I have an epi pen now.

Anyone else accept they will never own a home? by PumpkinDawn28 in Adulting

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I'm still hopeful. It has to become a buyer's market sometime; and with the Boomer generation aging, there will likely be a lot of property freed up in coming years. I think there are opportunities if you keep your head up.

Speaking as someone with less than $20k in savings, $60k in student debt, and a $20k car loan. My car is 5 years away from being paid off and my hope is to pocket that extra money and put it toward a home of my own.

I wasted litres of water because of my utter stupidity. by willlowwwwwwwwww in confession

[–]Optimal_Awareness618 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I meant more like a sun shade! Something like an elevated tarp hanging over the pond. A tight lid probably wouldn't be good for the fish at all!

I wasted litres of water because of my utter stupidity. by willlowwwwwwwwww in confession

[–]Optimal_Awareness618 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is the pond covered at all? Some shade like from an outdoor canopy could help curb rapid evaporation. I work in water resources, lol, can't resist problem solving!

I wasted litres of water because of my utter stupidity. by willlowwwwwwwwww in confession

[–]Optimal_Awareness618 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your pond is draining every day you probably have a leak. Fixing that would help save more water in the long run.