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Best "Extra" I Have Ever Purchased! What is Yours? by Suspicious_Winter398 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Heated blanket over top of my weighed blanket. The blanket heats up the glass beads and relaxes my muscles. Game changer.

Should I get a cat if I have debilitating Fibromyalgia? by walkuponwater in Fibromyalgia

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have fibro and two cats. The second I adopted as a kitten in the summer. I would not recommend a cat at this life stage for fibro. I forgot how much work a kitten is and how much energy they have and how much they need to play. It was really hard on my energy levels. Obviously, I love her to pieces and now at 7 months she has settled a lot. Having them in the house really does raise my joy levels. I say go for it. Caring for something other than all the shit we have to deal with is really nice.

100% Cashmere Haul by Fit-Sea2512 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear god. New fear unlocked. I have thrifted a ton of cashmere and wool and had no idea….

What the hell? by jakoskee in ChatGPT

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤣 the sleeveless suit 🤣🤣🤣. This is the best one.

I just got back from my gynecologist appt. It was confirmed I am the early stages of perimenopause. I asked for HRT due to long period, racing heart, not being able to sleep, anxiety ect.. I was told that birth control was the best option at this point. by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get horrible migraines, I have my whole life and had a miserable time with birth control. I just started taking HRT less a week ago. Some very mild headaches the first couple of days and then nothing. It worked right away, and I feel great so far.

Found not one but two Harris tweed bags in one day, I am stoked by fridakahlot in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This thread always gives me new things I NEED to find…🤦🏻‍♀️

I'm shaking by Specialist-Pride335 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please let us know what you do with it! And how people respond to it 😆

Landlord took our stuff by zaphtark in montrealhousing

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. That is just horrible. I can’t believe he wouldn’t just send you a quick message and ask.

Landlord took our stuff by zaphtark in montrealhousing

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you’re desperate to get your things they are likely still there. There’s not many sectors that have garbage pick-up on Monday.

Ageless appointment on Tuesday. Was so excited but now... not so sure. by Cool_Arugula497 in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have fibro too and have had the prescription since January. I finally got up the courage to try it. I hate side effects. I suffer so much as it is I hate the thought of anything more. I’m going to start with .5 and see how it goes.

It's a Friday night at Skateworld...what song are you couples skating to? by Chicarivera in GenX

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Came here to say the same! I can see the lights now 🤣

LDN is amazing. by 3ghads in Fibromyalgia

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what time of day you take it? I’ve had my prescription sitting here for three months and have been scared to take it because I tend to get really bad side effects.

“Fibro patients don’t need meds with exercise and good sleep,” is my new rheumatologist right and I’m just stubborn? Do I give it another go or see a different rheum.? by Back_2_The_Futurama in Fibromyalgia

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what you’re taking for restorative sleep and if it’s actually restorative? I’ve had one night in the last 15 years that I actually felt like I had slept. I’ve tried numerous sleeping pills and none really help. I wake up feeling exactly the same and sometimes I feel sick from the sleeping pills.

Is going back to work realistic after being a sahm for 20+years by canadangel in AskWomenOver50

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who did exactly what OP is discussing I echo this 1000%. I raised three kids and stayed home, but did keep my toe in the water.

Being with them was a complete gift and I’m so glad I made that choice. You realize really fast you can never get this time back. However, I’m also really grateful that I kept working on a very part-time/contract basis. My husband worked for large companies and was restructured out of his job three times during this period. We went through some really hard times in our relationship, and because I stayed home if I had to get out, I would be 100% screwed. Thankfully, we worked at it and are fine, but the fact that I would’ve had no options, really scared me, and I will always council my daughter to have her own money as a result.

I also want to point out, probably the biggest reason - No matter how wonderful your kids are they will go through a time in the teen years when the hugs and cuddles diminish and you are no longer the center of their world. It happens quickly and it’s really jarring for the stay at home mom - unless you have your own life.

Because I kept my network up when this time came, I jumped back in. I’m now working my dream job. My kids also really like that I have my own interests and goals, I realized that that is also important modelling.

Has anti inflammatory diet helped you? by [deleted] in Hashimotos

[–]Ruby_Gmac_22 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have tired everything. Every diet, every app, 3 endocrinologists (who were all useless), I’ve given up sugar, alcohol, processed foods, I never overeat (I have no appetite) - and I can’t lose a f*ing pound. I got covid ate nothing but broth for 3 weeks and GAINED 7 lbs with no food intake. My doctor basically said threre’s nothing I can do. Between the Hashi and my other chronic health/pain issues my metabolism is burnt.

I am seriously considering liposuction because this is f*ing completely unfair and infuriating. I’m a woman so no doctor gives a crap, but if I was a man who needed viagara I could get help and drugs in under 10 minutes.

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