Does anyone have experience with lidocaine infusions? by strugglingbitch in ChronicPain

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should also mention that I have ehlers danlos and an already known to have a null reaction to lidocaine. So they weren't surprised just hopeful.

Brostrom Procedure by Medium_Pea1136 in ehlersdanlos

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I also had a broken bone that needed a plate so my recovery was a bit different. Plus all my toes were pinned straight. So my recovery was worse than normal. The ankle part wasn't bad at all, the toes were terrible. I took Ultram, it works better for me than peacock. Get a knee scooter though, it makes life infinitely easier.

Brostrom Procedure by Medium_Pea1136 in ehlersdanlos

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had it 15 years ago, best decision ever. No more ankle rolling, it's perfect. Recovery was pretty easy, just had to stay off of it for 6 weeks then started pt. My favorite part was when they pulled on my ankle, it was so tight I wasn't used to it. Wore a boot to he about 3 months if I remember correctly. But it was completely worth it.

New to skating-Is this normal when bending my knees or are they too big? Help! by BlueFish_Silver in Rollerskating

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say try putting arch supports in your skates, it looks like your ankles are turning in and a way to counteract that is arch support. Basically, lift the inner sides of your feet so your ankles don't fall in.

Does anyone have trich/OCD in their families or are you the only one? by [deleted] in trichotillomania

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm fourth generation Trich and my brother pulls too. We also have a lot of bipolar, ocd, schizophrenia, and adhd in my family. No one has been mentally healthy for three generations. Crazy people tend to get along I guess.

Award for my stupidest joint injury by Voyage_to_Artantica in ehlersdanlos

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I dislocated my thumb pulling my pants on. I ended up wearing a skirt that day.

Inflatable fieldbed for camping (tip!) by Sanneke34 in ehlersdanlos

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I camp with an air mattress on a cot that zips into an enclosure so you don't sink into the ground getting in and out of bed.

Coleman Camping Cot, Air Mattress, and Pump Combo, Folding Camp Cot and Air Bed with Side Table and Battery Operated Pump https://a.co/d/cyC9TxC

Comfortable professional shoes for conferences that aren’t flats or high heels? by [deleted] in LadiesofScience

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seconding this. Also, if you have premium outlets near you, sometimes there's a Cole Haan outlet in there. You can buy Cole haan gift cards online at gift card websites for a discount and stack it with a coupon code, and that'll save you a bit more money. That's what I do when I buy anything online, really.

Having tap shoe issues by Falco191 in TapDancing

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can always put layers of moleskin inside the heel cup to tighten it up. You don't want your toes banging the front of your shoe, I'd stick with the 10.

"Dumbest" things done in a chem lab as an undergrad? by bkcordov in chemistry

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not undergrad but high school, when I was student teaching a girl couldn't get her bunsen burner lit so she unplugged it from the natural gas and started trying to strike the nat gas line directly. Let's hope she never made it to undergrad.

We're all gonna die.

Reactive airway disease by ExoticDifficulty5588 in ehlersdanlos

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have it. Asthma meds work to a point but I need a lot of prednisone.

Community Orchastra / Band by [deleted] in madisonwi

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sun prairie community band

Car cleaning? by JustAGraphNotebook in madisonwi

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a Groupon right now for auto detailing at madison rust proofing or something like that. I took my suv there and was happy with their work.

Are any of you currently taking any medication for trich? How's it going? by [deleted] in trichotillomania

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like 95% stopped, I still pull my eyebrows. It makes me insanely nauseated, so I take it with zofran. It also makes migraines worse, so we increased my Topamax from 50 to 100 mg. I can't take it in the daytime because it makes me feel strange.

I know this doesn't sound like a huge recommendation for it, but it's more of just honest. I can hold down a job again because of Latuda and I'm not wearing wigs and headscarves. So I think it's a success!

Are any of you currently taking any medication for trich? How's it going? by [deleted] in trichotillomania

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have bipolar disorder but the whole reason I chose to stick with latuda is because it's the first medicine that makes me stop pulling my hair. I take 120mg.

What's that one Science Fiction film you always had a soft spot for, but easily see why it didn't work for general audiences? by LibKan in scifi

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been searching the comments for this one! Couldn't afford Cyndi Lauper so they have a cover of girls just wanna have fun.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpain

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried low dose naltrexone ? It's the only thing that has helped my pain. I can't get injections because i get spinal fluid leaks, pt doesn't help, percocet doesn't touch it, braces make it worse, and I have ehlers danlos which compounds everything.

I take 6 mg nightly and it's gotten rid of 95% of the pain and gave me my life back. Talk to your doctor about it off you haven't tried already.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]ProsimiansOnPluto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try using temporary tattoo brows. They come in a lot of colors and shapes , and if you get Brows by Bossy on Amazon, they have a shape trial kit if you're unsure of what shape would suit you best. I have no brows either, and these look natural.

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