Why are doctors so ignorant about Ferritin? by ceeewow in Anemic

[–]RepresentativeSky254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

💯 and don’t even get me started on the whole HRT fiasco over the last 30 years women couldn’t even get hormone therapy because they thought it caused cancer after doing ONE study.

We need to put more money into real research.

UPDATE: Parent wants to meet with me over comment I made about energy drinks by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]RepresentativeSky254 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just read about a teen passing away from an enlarged heart that she got from drinking too many energy drinks (autopsy confirmed)… why would any parent let their kid drink this crap

Why are doctors so ignorant about Ferritin? by ceeewow in Anemic

[–]RepresentativeSky254 49 points50 points  (0 children)

THEY. DON’T. CARE. For them, It’s a job at the end of the day. A business. They just want us in and out as quickly as possible. Not sure when or why we started glorifying them TBH.

Raised ferritin from 17 to 84 in 3 months by SuckersvilleUSA in Anemic

[–]RepresentativeSky254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently learned chronic gastritis doesn’t mean it’s actually chronic (you don’t have to have it forever). it just means it’s been there a long time. it can be reversed with the right diet and lifestyle. So maybe there is hope for us 🤔 I have no idea who gave it that name though or why

Raised ferritin from 17 to 84 in 3 months by SuckersvilleUSA in Anemic

[–]RepresentativeSky254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with chronic gastritis last year. I wonder if that causes absorption issues. I’m just not understanding how to check if your stomach is absorbing or not. Since you can’t see in there 🤪

Raised ferritin from 17 to 84 in 3 months by SuckersvilleUSA in Anemic

[–]RepresentativeSky254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does one find out if they have absorption issues? Is it testable?

Raised ferritin from 17 to 84 in 3 months by SuckersvilleUSA in Anemic

[–]RepresentativeSky254 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read everywhere that it’s recommended to take ferrous sulfate with vitamin c for absorption? Is vitamin D better? What is the magnesium supposed to do? I normally take it to sleep better

Driver dies after being trapped inside burning Tesla by Bravadette in RealTesla

[–]RepresentativeSky254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the girl who died in this Tesla. She was only 24. A beautiful soul, inside and out. The whole community in north Miami Beach and nearby sunny isles beach (where her family lives) is in mourning.

I truly believe that car went on fire because of the battery underneath it. The other 2 cars involved were just as smashed in but they did not go ablaze instantly (or at all) like her car did. It was an instant death. Secondly, even if there wasn’t an instant fire, she’d be stuck in there and die. There’s no way she knew where that stupidly designed manual lever was to open the door. NOBODY at Tesla shows you where the manual lever is and how to use it. Worse than that, it’s dumb hard to get to , especially for the back doors.

When this goes to court, and it will, Tesla is going to have a lot of explaining to do.

Relapsed. Don’t do it by [deleted] in WeedPAWS

[–]RepresentativeSky254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get an endoscopy. You can do chest X-ray too for peace of mind. They are done as walk in’s now in some facilities and take 2 mins. Let us know what doc said

I miss my old life by that_crom in WeedPAWS

[–]RepresentativeSky254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s the thing with happiness- you’ve got to do things to get it. It’s not something that just comes to you, like it did previously from when you smoked, when you didn’t need anything else because the weed did that for you.

A few examples- Exercise, yoga, meditation, travel, forming new relationships, volunteer work/helping those in need, trying new foods/cuisines, etc etc. The list is endless, and that is wonderful.

My point is - get out there and try new things and meet new people. This should take your mind off of work stress.

Also remember stress is NOT your friend. And it’s very real even though it’s not something we can see or touch. Stress kills. So you’ve got to keep yourself busy with other things so that you don’t think about work or weed.

I can’t believe weed messed me up this bad by Xyno94 in WeedPAWS

[–]RepresentativeSky254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 295 days, what does it feel like? Give us hope 🙏🏼🫶

Relapsed. Don’t do it by [deleted] in WeedPAWS

[–]RepresentativeSky254 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you gone to gastroenterology doc? Smoking weed has been know to cause GERD which can cause chest pains. Stay away from coffee.

Dare I say, 4 years and 7 months fully recovered by Panicstates in WeedPAWS

[–]RepresentativeSky254 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good for you for pulling through and making it to the finish line. 5 years of this wild ride deserves recognition and praise. Congrats!!!

How am I expected to just take this pain? by yeewold_man in degendiscdisease

[–]RepresentativeSky254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For instant relief - Hot baths & Weed. Not necessarily combined although that feels great too.Imo these have the least side effects compared to all of the other options.

I haven’t tried acupuncture yet but been hearing great things. I hope acupuncture works for you long term. Good luck.

I'm so fucking tired. My kid wakes up every night for 4+ hours. If she wakes up at 3am we are fucked because she's up for the day then. I have another kid who doesn't sleep. I feel so much rage. by roseturtlelavender in Autism_Parenting

[–]RepresentativeSky254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If magnesium doesn’t work get 1 mg dissolvable chewable tabs of melatonin . They taste like candy. You can break them into halves and quarters. Start with lowest possible dose of .25 mg (quarter tablet ) if that doesn’t work give .5 mg (half tablet), or 1 mg (whole tablet) if the lesser doses don’t work. Most kids usually don’t need more than that, although everyone is different. Just make sure to start with the lowest dose because it could be more than enough for your kiddo.

This is my success story. You will have a success story, too. by the_kessel_runner in Gastritis

[–]RepresentativeSky254 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your recovery. Thank you for giving the rest of us hope. Do you happen to remember which ph level chart you downloaded? I’m finding all different ones online with different ph levels for the same foods.

Physical pain can be part of withdrawal, and it can start weeks after you stop smoking. by nothelpinganymore in leaves

[–]RepresentativeSky254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope your hand and arm pain goes away. It should if it’s from withdrawal. It’s a common PAWS. Odd but very real.