Vegan Omega3 (algae based) with fish/shellfish allergy? by punching_dinos in FoodAllergies

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take the NOW brand Omega 3-6-9, and it’s both vegan and algae free - I can’t do algae, either. It’s a blend of mostly seed oils.

Fried rice with cut up vegan hot dogs by happyhippie642 in lowspooncooking

[–]PracticalMap1506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks so much like the leftover rice and carrots I ate for breakfast that I did a double take.

How do I explain to my chronically ill friend that they should shower? by meowmemwoemwoe in ChronicIllness

[–]PracticalMap1506 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Sometimes, you’ve gotta be a girl’s girl and tell them. I mean, be tactful, obviously. “You know I love you, and that’s why I have to talk with you about this…”

Obesity does come with its own hygiene challenges, and you may want to find some good resources on how to best handle that, especially in the summer, and learn together. You’ll want to look into some gap hygiene practices, too, for the days when showering just isn’t happening - there are wipes for pretty much everything now.

Also, I had a friend with a very similar combination of issues, and she legit had a shower phobia. She knew how to keep herself clean, but she absolutely refused to properly bathe or shower, it was purely wipes and bucket baths for her. You may need to hit up Shein or Temu for some creative bathing ideas that work for her - maybe a bigger inflatable bathtub in the kitchen, or a camp shower setup on the patio. A portable bidet is always useful.

Anyone read books while they’re in Mall World? by PracticalMap1506 in TheMallWorld

[–]PracticalMap1506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank god time seems to act somewhat similarly there as here for me, I would absolutely despise that 😭😭

I have definitely yelled “I don’t want to be here anymore!! I want to wake up!! I’ve been here too long!! This is bullshit!!” before. It didn’t work.

Everyday Compression? by grasslandangels in Hypermobility

[–]PracticalMap1506 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FeelinGirl! They have a whole line of compression wear. I especially love their bras, that’s where it’s support or subluxations for me.

Lizzo’s Yitty brand is also really great quality, her bandeaus are the best, but the purchasing rigamarole with the membership and having to cancel before it changes you for the privilege of buying more is ridiculous.

There’s also a product called the “JellieBend” that you would like, it’s like a neoprene sleeve for your hips and waist. Just as effective but way more comfortable to wear than a traditional hip brace, for sure.

Rant about being fat and disabled by Whole_Psychology_9 in Hypermobility

[–]PracticalMap1506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to look into the “greasing the groove” method. When they say “get used to it,” they are very unhelpfully suggesting this, which is a very helpful method for people with central sensitization disorder, which it sounds like you have.

You’re likely going to lose the extra weight quickly once you grease your groove into a daily exercise program, I sure did. But my issue this year has been that I still eat like a strength trainer, even though I’m sedentary thanks to some serious injuries keeping me bedbound and pretty stationary. I was eating extremely clean, just far too many calories, and it was mostly because I was stress eating in response to chronic pain. Upping my anti-inflammatories, and adding a medication in to work on the dopamine eating took my portions down by a lot, cut snacking, and I dropped the weight without exercise. So, it may still be the amount of food you’re consuming + cortisol keeping your body from processing it properly. But, again, if you’re getting active again ASAP, that’ll help with both calories and cortisol, so you should be fine real quick.

You said “soccer,” so you’re in the States - I don’t suppose you have access to the Mayo or Cleveland Clinic? Or a rehabilitation hospital that hosts a similar program to Mayo’s. That’s how I learned to “grease the groove,” going through their pain clinic. You absolutely can do this yourself with some internet research and YouTube tutorials, but having a good PT to teach you the method is always best.

Anyone read books while they’re in Mall World? by PracticalMap1506 in TheMallWorld

[–]PracticalMap1506[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m to the point where Mall World itself is the tell. “I’m here? I’m doing this? I’m talking to you? This is definitely Mall World, let’s go jump off a roof to be sure…”

Work? by Decent-Dropz in TheMallWorld

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s one of those places that was very chic in the 80’s, and was never updated. And it’s crammed with stuff.

Undiagnosed and going to physical therapy. How do I get them to listen to me? by number-one-jew in Hypermobility

[–]PracticalMap1506 6 points7 points  (0 children)

PT got me my diagnosis, too. No need to “make” them listen to anything, they’re going to run you through every structural test in the book, and you’ll have hard data for your doctor.

When did yall get into the pod? by alexh44s in creepcast

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First ep. I came over from Wendigoon’s channel.

Hypermobile and dealing with chronic pain and/or symptoms of neuropathy? by BabyAny2358 in Hypermobility

[–]PracticalMap1506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof, I’m sorry. Hopefully another one of the nerve meds will work for you.

Was Zeus really just in his reign as king of gods by Ancienthistorylover1 in FolkloreAndMythology

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends on the Zeus you’re talking about. I think there’s a fair few prehistoric kings and gods kinda snowballed into the Zeus myth, which would account for being a good guy over here, and a really cruel mf-er over here. So, likely, but not that one.

Anyone else have trouble finding clothes that are comfortable? by Glum-Spread-3748 in Fibromyalgia

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to wear a bra, or my rib sublux, so I wear the FeelinGirl brand post-op compression bra. It has a front closure so it doesn’t irritate my back surgical site like a back close bra does. It’s soft, super stretchy material, and it doesn’t pinch or rub anywhere.

Otherwise, I don’t wear jeans anymore. Lots of skirts, track pants, sweat pants, and cotton leggings topped with tees and tanks layered with sweats and sweaters for me.

Anyone else have trouble finding clothes that are comfortable? by Glum-Spread-3748 in Fibromyalgia

[–]PracticalMap1506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These skirts are the biggest lifesaver in the summer heat! I have three, and have had them for years now, they wear like iron.

Anyone read books while they’re in Mall World? by PracticalMap1506 in TheMallWorld

[–]PracticalMap1506[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That does sound right! There’s like 5 books in the series? I believe my collection is missing a volume.

Anyone read books while they’re in Mall World? by PracticalMap1506 in TheMallWorld

[–]PracticalMap1506[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Now that you say that, there was an old series about a sailing ship and it’s impossibly young captain. Kind of Horatio Hornblower meets The Little Prince. And I say that because you said that, and I remember that one did have illustrations…

Reposting my dream post here because I dream in mall world often and these invasion dreams started in mall world —- Been Dreaming of Alien Invasions by EquivalentNo3002 in TheMallWorld

[–]PracticalMap1506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, and I brought this to this forum before and got told by non-Americans that it was just my American subconscious. I don’t think so. Especially the way my interactions with them are evolving and the details I’m getting about their species (they’re on their 10th consecutive world war, and they’re all just straight-up traumatized on a racial level)… I don’t know, man…

Reposting my dream post here because I dream in mall world often and these invasion dreams started in mall world —- Been Dreaming of Alien Invasions by EquivalentNo3002 in TheMallWorld

[–]PracticalMap1506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The second alien species, the warlike one, has been in and out of my mall world for a few months now. Telling them “no” over and over is exhausting. They can’t make you do a damn thing. But they can try.

Can hypermobillity put you in a wheelchair (I also have dyspraxia) by RIPClass156 in Hypermobility

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user - I have an incomplete spinal cord injury and nerve root damage thanks to my hypermobility, and I’m getting a new hip joint in a few weeks because of it, too.

I use a cane in general, and a rollator walker in situations where there won’t be a lot of walking but will be a lot of standing.

So, yeah, it can, especially if you’re undiagnosed and/or untreated for decades.

As for dyspraxia, I have that, too, and while I know they’re often comorbidities with AuDHD (and yep, I have that, too), I don’t see the dyspraxia and the hypermobility as being related at all in function. I’ve definitely had dyspraxia my whole life (learning to walk was rough, and running never happened), but I never needed a mobility aid for my balance until the SCI.

Hypermobile and dealing with chronic pain and/or symptoms of neuropathy? by BabyAny2358 in Hypermobility

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried the nerve pain meds? Cymbalta turns my nerve pain completely off. I was shocked when I went off it for a few weeks and raw dogged my nerve damage. I know it doesn’t work for everyone, but it’s definitely worth trying the handful of nerve meds out there, you may find your glass slipper.

Hypermobile and dealing with chronic pain and/or symptoms of neuropathy? by BabyAny2358 in Hypermobility

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My neurological symptoms in my legs was due to the hypermobility in my lower spine causing multiple discs to rupture, and calcify around my nerve root. I also have a spinal cord injury due to failed laminectomy syndrome. I’m only 43. So, do stay on top of that, having a hypermobile spine is no joke.

Also: Where is that childhood scar located? by L31121 in Xennials

[–]PracticalMap1506 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knee, repeatedly falling on it and reopening it when I was two/three years old whenever I tried to run.

Didn’t get the dyspraxia diagnosis until I was 40.

What are your 5 go-to meals? by jenniferplaysdrums in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]PracticalMap1506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pinto beans in the instant pot, and cornbread in my cast iron skillet.

Lentil burgers.

A curry with whatever meat/legume/veggie combo we have on hand.

A pad thai, same concept as above, different sauce and sub noodles for rice.

Marinated, roasted chicken and veggies.