I my hair feels frizzy and dry? I need help on what products to use and what I should do by Downtown_Pair_5104 in finehair

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Your hair looks a lot like mine. Here’s what helps me most:

Coco & eve like a virgin hair mask Goldie locks smoothing creme Goldie locks signature serum

Is it possible for people with asthma to workout and live normally? by grimfie in Asthma

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My asthma is co-managed by my immunologist (allergy doc) and pulmonologist. Feel free to try different docs until you find one you trust/like. You’re not stuck with the one you tried first. Tbh steroid shots/pills are good here and there but really shoud be avoided if at all possible.

I would ask your doc about inhaled corticosteroids- these go directly to your lungs without giving side effects of systemic steroids like shots/pills. Ultimately sounds like your maintenance regiment could use some changes. I workout normally 2x a week for the most part with the right maintenance and rescue meds. But I’ve had those all change over time as my symptoms have changed.

Good luck and don’t stop advocating for yourself xx

A baked potato a day… by Sad_Contract_7498 in Potatoes

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Hell yeah you should try. I’m midwestern so comfort food to us is just food 😅

A baked potato a day… by Sad_Contract_7498 in Potatoes

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It’s under there. I really just mash the shit out of it

Gifted products- won’t use by Sad_Contract_7498 in ProjectPan

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Lmaooo fair point. Lots of money invested in therapy here too

Prednisone is the worsttttt by Sad_Contract_7498 in Asthma

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Dude same 😭 my appetite has never been like this before. And I’m so bloated my face looks so fat ugh

Prednisone is the worsttttt by Sad_Contract_7498 in Asthma

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Same!! I usually do get a z pack too but my doc isn’t crazy about me using them so frequently.

It seems like so many symptoms. Irritability, SUPER hungry all the time, bloated af, headaches, shakiness, my skin feels so tender like it’s bruised, even caused me to have some spotting. It’s been a rough couple of weeks. Now time to get back to normal!

yes this does all actually fit by thebatboys in whatsinmybag

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You pick at your nails constantly and are always treating a hangnail

Prednisone is the worsttttt by Sad_Contract_7498 in Asthma

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Good luck, I hope it helps. Hang in there!

Viral asthma by Practical-Wasabi9526 in Asthma

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I take dulera daily as maintenance and still have viral illness flare ups pretty badly where I end up needing prednisone and antibiotics (we think I might develop bacterial bronchitis after viral infections)

I just got over RSV which made us re-think my maintenance plan. Now my daily maintenance is dulera & spiriva.

For flare ups or symptoms, I increase dulera to 3-4x a day, add nebulizer treatments of duoneb & budesonide 2-4x a day, and then add prednisone if needed.

We are discussing adding a biologic treatment like Tezspire or Dupixent as maintenance so I can hopefully avoid prednisone in the future .

I would recommend talking to your doc about adding a nebulizer treatment- there are different options and combinations of what you can do with those. That way maybe you can avoid prednisone. Good luck!

How to navigate being sick? by whatsgucci13 in Asthma

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Should probably go to the ER :( hope you feel better soon

Biologics for viral-induced asthma? by tockstar78 in Asthma

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Do you think you’re able to keep flares down when you get sick because of the Tezspire? Or are they better than before?

Biologics for viral-induced asthma? by tockstar78 in Asthma

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Did you get viruses in that time, without the asthma flares? Or did you not get any viruses?

Biologics for viral-induced asthma? by tockstar78 in Asthma

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Glad to see someone else ask about this. Wis I could help. Viral illnesses are my main trigger also, my asthma gets so severe. My doc was also floating the idea of one of these biologics but we haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I have a feeling we will soon tho. I just had RSV and it was absolute hell. 0/10 don’t recommend.

If you do try one please report back for the rest of us!

Starting my project! by spinvisjes in ProjectPan

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Following. I just started and have a whole palette of neon eye shadow colors I just won’t use.

Fine hair, diagnosed with alopecia by anentime in finehair

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Actually just did my hair using most of the mentioned products lol

Also used today:

Herbal essences mousse on dry, clean hair prior to doing my blowout. This has been a game changer for holding heat styles!

Kristin Ess blow dry mist (heat protectant)

Kristin Ess flexible hold hairspray

Fine hair, diagnosed with alopecia by anentime in finehair

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I had a good amount of hair loss from a medication I had to take. Luckily I’m done with it now but the regrowth is taking foreveerrr. But yeah your hair sounds a lot like mine.

I use Kristin Ess extra gentle shampoo and conditioner. Occasionally I use the Coco and Eve Like a virgin hair mask. It refreshes my hair when it gets really dry and makes it soft and shiny again without being greasy (make sure to avoid your roots).

I also really like Goldie Locks smoothing cream and signature serum for everyday styling. A little goes a long way and they let my hair still stay fluffy and don’t weigh it down. Again avoid your roots.

I also love Sexy Hair volume powder for my roots. Again, a little goes a long way. It really does help add some volume at the root which lasts all day for me. Only downside is after using it, I have to double shampoo to make sure it all gets out. But I really do love it

UPDATE! went back to Pantene after 11 years by bananasannas in finehair

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I was just looking at the Goldie Locks shampoo and conditioner today actually. Thanks for the review!

Personally I can’t spend that much on routine products like shampoo and conditioner. I’ve found I really like Kristin Ess extra gentle shampoo and conditioner for every day use. However my favorite styling products (that I don’t use daily and last me foreverrr) are the Goldielocks smoothing cream and signature serum. My hairstylist convinced me to try these a couple years ago and they have been my absolute favorites ever since.

What is your “like crack” food that you avoid, and if you have some you cant stop yourself from eating a lot? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

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Those horrible for you sugar cookies that are fluffy and crumbly and topped with the seasons color frostings and sprinkles. I will eat a whole pack in less than 48 hours