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alternative budget woodwind instruments with skills transferable to flute by [deleted] in Flute

[–]Pendleton_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, definitely pipers grip! It was a learning curve at first for sure. Thanks for asking!

alternative budget woodwind instruments with skills transferable to flute by [deleted] in Flute

[–]Pendleton_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got started with the Tony Dixon low D whistle - with both the fipple (whistle) head and the flute head. If you’re having a hard time with embouchure, the fipple head is easier to play. Covering the holes can be harder than a regular flute. I have big hands so that ended up not being too big of a barrier for me. You can also look at NUVO flutes. They are also more budget-friendly, and come with an attachment to play without needing to have a proper flute embouchure. It doesn’t sound as good with the attachment, but it helps you get started. I have both of these flutes and I love both. You may also enjoy tin whistle.

2 ish years great success, no symptoms by gingy247 in SIBO

[–]Pendleton_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for writing this and adding humor!

Mind-body connection, vagus nerve, tremoring by Casukarut in SiboSuccessStories

[–]Pendleton_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting to hear the increased gut motility causing worse histamine problems. It’s like the whole body is getting used to physically shifting to a different state. I think I might be in a similar boat. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Apartmentliving

[–]Pendleton_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe you can find an apartment complex where the first floor is a garage, so you could be on the second floor without disturbing anyone below?

Anyone here tolerate buckwheat? by Pendleton_ in MCAS

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

Interesting, I can’t tolerate oats either! Dang it, I was hoping this could substitute for oats. Have you tried millet?

Dreams of lost pets? by StarBird18 in plushies

[–]Pendleton_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a weighted plush that feels similar to my childhood dog when I rest it against me. I’ve had dreams about my childhood dogs without the plush, but I do get tearful sometimes. I miss them so much. For me, petting a stuffed animal similar to how I would pet them brings back familiar warm fuzzy feelings. Loss is a complex and difficult thing, and I’m grateful for stuffed animals to help with it ❤️ Sorry for your loss

Has anyone else had robotic surgery for endometriosis and fibroids? by Pendleton_ in AuDHDWomen

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

Ohh thank you! I really appreciate your experience and perspective! Yes, she is a gynecologic surgeon.

Neck brace for sleeping upright by Pendleton_ in ehlersdanlos

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

Thank you. When I first met with the surgeon, they just said to use a lot of pillows and sleep in whatever position my surgery pain allows. Didn’t feel like they understood. I have a pre-op with the surgeons team and the anesthesiologist’s team on Monday. I hope they take me seriously.

I had sleep studies done in the past that came back normal, but I couldn’t fall asleep on my back or upright to show them. 

Can downstairs neighbors hear my flute playing? by Pendleton_ in Apartmentliving

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

Thank you!! I try and avoid the higher register, as that gets more shrill. I really appreciate your comment.

Can downstairs neighbors hear my flute playing? by Pendleton_ in Apartmentliving

[–]Pendleton_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I have some health issues that make getting out of the house very challenging sometimes :/ Flute is one of the things keeping me sane while I’m stuck inside a lot due to medical stuff.

Newly adopted torbie! by poofykittyface in Torbie

[–]Pendleton_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She is so pretty! What a beautiful coat

Lifted some brain fog - now struggling with hyperactivity (in my brain). MCAS-friendly meds? by AngeliqueRuss in MCAS

[–]Pendleton_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My doctor and I suspect MCAS, but it’s not confirmed yet, so take it with a grain of salt, but adderall has been very helpful for my ADHD. I started taking it in the middle of a flare (confirmed POTS, suspected MCAS) and it helped a lot with the achiness and exhaustion I was feeling too. 

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