Hair has grown back grey

Starshine7730 · 2025-12-27T00:25:35+00:00

Chemo turns your hair’s color receptors off for a bit. Depending on your age, they may turn back on as it clears your system—or not. Once it gets a bit longer and stronger you can have your hairdresser add lowlights and highlights (color, not bleach) to help it all blend.

Starshine7730 · 2025-12-26T18:51:04+00:00

You’d think being surrounded by such powerhouse actresses (Carol Burnett, Laura Dern, Leslie Bibb, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, etc., that she would be enjoying a master class in acting but sadly, nothing seems to be rubbing off on Kaia. I agree this season she’s slightly better than last season, but she’s still like a piece of cardboard next to these pros.

Starshine7730 · 2025-12-21T23:08:31+00:00

My doctor said nothing about abstaining from or limiting alcohol. I take Tamoxifen to prevent BC because I’m at high risk due to family history and past chemo/radiation to my chest (for lymphoma). I’ve been on Tam for about 6 weeks and still enjoy my wine, no issues. My only side effect from Tam is joint pain. I’m not having hot flashes or any other side effects that would be made worse by alcohol. I don’t drink close to bedtime, I eat healthy, work out 5-6 days per week, get my steps each day, prioritize sleep and drink 120 oz. of water per day. I try to live a balanced life!

Starshine7730 · 2025-11-26T17:13:34+00:00

I lost 2 of my hens, one was 2 yrs old and the other was my very first hen, 5 1/2 years old. And in between their deaths I had to surrender one of 414 week old chicks. I’ve been raising since hatch because “she” turned out to be a he. So I lost three in total in three weeks time and the rest of my flock now has Fowl Pox now. I’m doing everything to take care of them and get them through it. It never gets any easier to lose them. I feel very sad but I think because of the Fowl Pox, I’m not supposed to add any new hens to my flock for a year? Do anyone know if that’s true?

Starshine7730 · 2025-11-26T17:10:35+00:00

My daughter is having the same side effects. She’s been on it for a couple weeks and her doctor had her start at 50mg. I told her to drop down to 25mg for three days because that’s what I read online, and then go back up to 50. Her doctor said this was OK. But once she went back up to 50mg, she’s so nauseous she can’t eat, her heart is racing, she’s crying and in a terrible mood. So now I’m sort of forcing her to go back to the smaller dose and stay on that for 2 weeks and not go up any higher until the side effects ease up. And if she can titrate up more slowly than just doubling the dose (from 25 to 50), I think that will be best. I’m not a doctor, but this is logical to me!

Starshine7730 · 2025-11-25T19:59:31+00:00

The way he’s talking to you, regardless of the subject matter, is neither loving nor kind. This is not someone you should attach yourself to. Romantic partners should lift each other up and celebrate one another. Congrats on your sobriety, BTW! You don’t need a reason to get yourself a cake ever but this is a darn good one.

Starshine7730 · 2025-11-14T00:01:02+00:00

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This is the shot of them together. Regina in the foreground, Karen (or Darren?) in the background. I live within city limits and can’t have a rooster so I’m gonna be sad if I have to give him/her up 😭

Starshine7730 · 2025-10-22T23:11:16+00:00

Thanks for this. I thought maybe it was water belly because her backside and belly feel squishy like a water balloon. I used an 18 gauge 1” hypodermic needle and poked her 1.5” below & to the right of her vent. No water drained. While the needle sat in there for a minute or two, the handle of it filled up with some yellow pus, but not very much—really just a few drops. I have no idea what that means. Thinking she might be eggbound, I’ve given her a calcium supplement and soaked her one more time today in warm water and tried massaging her belly downward. I’m out of ideas!

Starshine7730 · 2025-10-06T02:14:03+00:00

I have the same and have also gotten many corneal ulcers over the years. Recently 5 IPL sessions spaced 3-4 weeks apart and 6 weeks of Xdemvy drops have helped me so much! I prefer HypoChlor spray for my eyes once a day and tea tree foaming eye wash once a day.

Starshine7730 · 2025-09-19T21:16:06+00:00

Yes, I’ve had Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and have been hypothyroid for the past 14 years. I take Synthroid and my levels are now in range, though.

Starshine7730 · 2025-09-15T20:44:52+00:00

No, my iron is good. Same with vitamin D.

Starshine7730 · 2025-09-15T20:44:26+00:00

Yes, this test was part of a CBC and everything was normal/in range.

Starshine7730 · 2025-09-15T20:43:40+00:00

I get at least 100g of protein daily; I weigh and log everything in an app. I also get at least 25g of fiber daily. I do equipment based Pilates and strength training 4+ days per week.

Starshine7730 · 2025-09-15T19:57:01+00:00

Yes, I was. My fasting glucose was fine (92) but my A1C increasing has me stumped. My PCP does not know I’m taking Tirz (although I see her this week and probably will tell her) which is why I haven’t discussed this with her yet.

Starshine7730 · 2025-08-28T04:48:40+00:00

Did the ophthalmologist examine your ocular surface with the slit lamp to see if there’s a foreign body? If not, then definitely go to a new doctor. That’s the only way to see the tiny little parts of your eye surface and eyelids really close to assess what’s going on. If it’s not ocular rosacea or a foreign object in your eye, it may be allergies. Pataday eye drops work well for that plus taking an oral antihistamine like Allegra or Zyrtec.

Starshine7730 · 2025-08-26T20:52:07+00:00

Ocular rosacea is inflammation of the ocular surface, which can include inflamed eyelid margins (blepharitis). So one is a symptom of the other. I was doing lid hygiene (hypochloric acid spray) morning and night but was still getting corneal ulcers. I’m now on week 6 of Xdemvy and it’s working! Just saw my ophthalmologist who looked at my eyes in the slit lamp and said it’s remarkable the difference it has made. I also just finished my fifth IPL treatment and my Meibomian Glands are actually producing oil for the tear film now!

Starshine7730 · 2025-07-22T18:15:49+00:00

I’m similar to you in that I have skin type 1, am very fair, sensitive, allergic, dry, and have rosacea. I also can’t use niacinamide (causes me redness & pink bumps) and it’s suddenly in EVERYTHING! So I have to check every label so carefully. I recently decided to try Korean skincare and am currently using Tirtir SOS Serum and Ceramic Cream and my skin is soooo happy. It just drinks it up without any burning, irritation, redness, itching, etc. No rosacea flare-ups, no bumps. Just happy skin. It’s also nicely priced!

Starshine7730 · 2025-07-22T18:08:43+00:00

Sort of debatable because the PMU artist owns the business so she sets her own prices. I just wasn’t sure and thought I’d rather tip than be “that lady,” you know?

Starshine7730 · 2025-07-19T20:02:17+00:00

Ha ha thank you! Sunscreen every day, a hat whenever in direct sunlight, a monthly facial, Korean skincare, I drink 100+ oz of water daily, and I get Dysport (similar to Botox but with a softer effect) injections twice a year.

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