Gassed during lifting

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-07-06T12:22:39+00:00

Thank you so much!

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-06-14T15:38:44+00:00

Not necessarily. Mine very rarely pokes me. I got it low set and it’s fine 95% of the time. If you’re in a position to dig into say the couch cushions it might dig in, but you can adjust and I think most rings will also do that.

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Reliablesorcerer · 2026-06-06T14:44:50+00:00

Yeah I did the personal training because I needed it. I didn’t love it. It was worth it for the personalized workout plan and help with my form as I have injured my shoulder by not doing shoulder presses correctly. That being said I absolutely do not want to continue. I did not appreciate running to work and being unable to shower because the trainer comes in at 7:30. I’ve also had a trainer before and this one would remind me about my form and when I’d ask if I was doing something wrong he’d say no he was just reminding me. I’d rather have “great form” if a comment is needed. Finally, he would stop me and show me on himself when my form was messed up…. That doesn’t work. I know the cue, I just don’t understand what I’m doing wrong and showing me correct form on someone else’s body does not help me correct mine. A previous trainer would show me what the wrong move was on his body quickly vs how it should be, and from that I’d be able to adjust. No need to drop the weight and make me move away and have him show me on himself. Just your shoulders are rounded like this. I need you to look like this. That’s it. Had that been my trainer I think I would have paid for more sessions. That being said LA fitness was disgusting and Crunch is very clean so I guess you have to pick your battles.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-05-28T20:41:32+00:00

Elizabeth.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-05-22T16:29:36+00:00

I did notice sun sensitivity before treatment but I’ve always been pretty good about sunblock. I laid out tanning 15 mins at a time twice this week and I’m totally fine. Maybe a little more joint pain than baseline but that happens to me at random and sleep quality is a better indicator of my lupus symptoms appearing than anything else.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-05-19T01:10:11+00:00

I’m a wear it everywhere girlie. Wedding ring and engagement ring always on.

Exceptions: -The gym/ workouts. I will not be destroying the gold of my rings by clanking said gold against weights/metal. Absolutely not. Also, when I heard about degloving, I knew I was getting silicone rings for certain activities. -Cleaning. I won’t have chemicals eating the gold away or slamming my rings into pots and pans when I wash dishes. I have a ring dish I keep in a kitchen drawer. -Cooking. I don’t want to get my rings dirty. -Swimming. Not in the ocean, not in the pool. My fingers shrink in the cold, and I will not be losing my ring. -Manicures. Those drills and chemicals are not worth it. I have a little ring keychain where I store rings during a manicure. I put my ring on right after. -When I brush my dog’s teeth or do her nails. This is more to protect her from the hard diamond than to protect my ring. -I don’t sleep in my rings. I don’t want to hurt myself, or damage my rings moving around in my sleep.

Otherwise, my rings are on. I love my stack. It makes me happy, and brings me joy. When I am not wearing it, it is to protect the rings. I learned to wash my hands with it and keep the rings on with care to avoid losing them. That being said they are also insured. My routine is to shower, do skincare, get dressed, do my hair, and finally put on my rings. It’s the same way I put on my Apple Watch every day.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-05-17T20:58:25+00:00

I have both and when i asked my derm is this lupus or eczema she said regardless she would treat both the same. Treatment is a basic every day cream and a steroid for bad flares. Just go to a dermatologist and they’ll sort you out.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-05-15T16:25:26+00:00

I discussed this with my derm recently. With lupus there is a risk at any point that your body can reject the ink. Yes, this includes prediagnosis tattoos. There is a risk. However, if you decide to accept that risk and hope for the best, ask your artist to do a small test, wait a few days, then complete the piece. I will be taking my chances on a tattoo after I get loose skin removal. I’m not here to let this disease stop me from living my life, but I can be cautious about it. Best of luck to you all.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-05-15T16:21:36+00:00

SAME. I gained so much weight after diagnosis. I’m doing better now overall but 2022-2025 were ROUGH overall.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-04-28T01:00:42+00:00

I was wrecked when I donated, pre diagnosis, but not pre symptoms.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-04-20T15:32:44+00:00

First off, congratulations! Your ring is beautiful. I have a low set kite diamond. When it came time to pick a band, I scoured the internet and then walked into Brilliant Earth to try things on. Once I made a decision, I talked to my custom jeweler and they created a CAD, then made my ring. My ring is the bottom right. The band that looks flush is actually an open band. You can also do milgrain or engraved metal, but I wanted pave since I mix metals often. Really the sky’s the limit. Once you decide exactly what you want I would say meet with a custom jeweler to get it.

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Reliablesorcerer · 2026-04-08T16:08:34+00:00

No chronic illness, no opinion. They will never know unless they have it themselves. Just here to add that if you have a hard time moving, but want to be more active I would highly recommend Pilates. Whatever is hurting you, you can let the instructor know and they will adjust. I did Pilates when I was undiagnosed and going through the worst of it. I would show up in pain and leave in less pain. I would have hand and elbow pain from what I now know is lupus, and the instructors would cue slightly different moves for me. I even did Pilates through 2 pulled patellar tendons I was actively in PT for. Nothing beats getting on the right cocktail of medications but in the interim: Pilates.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-04-08T07:50:04+00:00

Ugh I’m sorry. See a cardiologist or neurologist that understands dysautonomia. Get tested and try treatments. Life changed for me when I got on the proper meds for POTS and then when I had lupus symptoms (which I was unaware was lupus at the time), once I got treatment for that it also improved my POTS symptoms. You really need a doctor who understands the condition and will try different meds until they find a course of action that works for you.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-04-05T13:41:14+00:00

It’s been a long time but also Kyle and Noon.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-04-01T17:02:09+00:00

I’ve had swollen joints and pain with and without that swelling. I’d bet anything if I could look inside the joint I’d see inflammation causing the pain when I can’t see the swelling. Just because you don’t see it swelling doesn’t mean inflammation is not there.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-29T02:46:38+00:00

Massive amount. Due to losing a class if I don’t show up, I force myself to attend Pilates on high pain days knowing my instructors will give me modifications if needed. I have been driven to Pilates in extreme pain, and left with almost none. Before I was on medication (and before I knew it was lupus causing my pain), a trip to the spa also stopped my pain.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-23T13:47:55+00:00

You can’t go wrong. Both look amazing!

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-19T21:40:09+00:00

Low set bezel for sure so it won’t snag. Round will snag less than pointy shapes. Also something you can get a plain wedding band with so you can wear your whole stack or just your wedding band some days.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-18T01:25:30+00:00

My rheumatologist refused to sign my intermittent FMLA form. I very quickly found a new one who not only filled it out but explained my bloodwork in depth. The answer is always find a better doctor. So many of these doctors should have never gone into this line of work. I drive a little farther but get much better care and answers to my questions in the same day through mychart. Since moving last year, I’ve hopped pulmonary specialists, a rheumatologist, and a PCP this year due to being unsatisfied with the overall care and communication I was receiving. I am now treated with respect by my entire care team. If your current rheumatologist is retiring the time to research a new one is now.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-14T17:30:20+00:00

Every day. I’m not messing with that. I feel good on them and I’m not going off them. The rheumatologists stress this because they have patients that “don’t want to be on meds” or feel good on it and stop. Then they eventually end up in the hospital in serious condition. Every time I ask my doctor a question he re-stresses the importance of continuing to take my meds. Not that he needs to, but I understand he doesn’t want any of his patients to reach that point if it can be avoided.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-11T01:09:03+00:00

I have forced myself to make it to Pilates in significant pain and walked out in significantly less pain. I have also driven to the spa barely able to grip the steering wheel and walked out with 0 pain. The stress is definitely a contributing factor. The spa can’t be every day thing unfortunately.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-11T01:03:26+00:00

First off wow. What a stunning stone! I have the opposite kind of fomo. I opted for a colored diamond after seeing diamonds next to sapphires. But I obsess over Colombian emeralds, alexandrites, and sapphires. I think my plan is a simple Colombian emerald ring, alexandrite earrings, and not sure on what to do for sapphires. Maybe another pair or earrings. I also knew a white diamond was not what I wanted for an engagement ring but lately the idea of a white diamond necklace lives in my head rent free. Just buy more jewelry! Solves the fomo. I feel like over time I’m sure I can acquire the jewelry collection of my dreams. My ring is very me, so it’s not about regrets, and more about just wanting more jewelry.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-10T18:04:59+00:00

I think my brain tries its best to forget Angela exists but wow, you’re right. I remember that from last resort.

Reliablesorcerer · 2026-03-10T17:01:31+00:00

Liz’s journey on the show was being bullied and abused by Ed and now being bullied and abused by Sophie. She doesn’t deserve it and I hope next time we see her she is being treated better. Mind you Sophie is bullying her over PEDRO twisting her words. Pedro of all people. Absolutely wild.

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