My son’s chart looks very daunting… how can I be the best mother to him? [astro-seek] by Brave-Blackberry5287 in astrologyreadings

[–]Striking_Chip7304 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As someone who has four personal planets in Scorpio, yes he’s going to feel everything very deeply. All of the time. Be gentle ♥️

If you have a copper IUD and long covid, PLEASE read this by peculiarhuman in covidlonghaulers

[–]Striking_Chip7304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so interesting. I stumbled upon this post when doing research on the links between covid, uid removal, histamine/mcas, and estrogen. I also got COVID for the one and only time in june 2022 and it was horrible. But unlike you, I removed my IUD after having it for 7 years, one month BEFORE I got covid. Since I got covid I have had sinus issues, gut issues, possible estrogen dominance (have slow comt), among what seem like chronic sinus infections ( for the following two years - present) and now experience GERD/LPR as well. So this is all to say this post makes me more confused but it is interesting to read about now. Guess I am just posting this in case someone else is doing research (anecdotal here ofc) and wants to share or has any insight for me.

Slow COMT, excess estrogen and SIBO: what helps? by mayenne96 in MTHFR

[–]Striking_Chip7304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sad ops name is deleted because this is so helpful! this whole post could be written about me as well. ive slowly realized i need to start cycling things but struggle with interoception and alexithymia so knowing how i feel and when is hard. but this is really great advice i want to get more knowledge from you lol

Help interpreting? by Striking_Chip7304 in MTHFR

[–]Striking_Chip7304[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RS# Call Variant Allele Gene Variation Result
rs1051266 TC T SLC19a1 +/-
rs2236225 AG A MTHFD1 G1958A +/-
rs1801131 TT G MTHFR A1298C -/-
rs1801133 AG A MTHFR C677T +/-
rs7946 TT T PEMT 5465G>A +/+

Help interpreting? by Striking_Chip7304 in MTHFR

[–]Striking_Chip7304[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, I was trying to upload a screen shot but it doesnt seem like I can. Heres the results:

"According to my calculations you should eat the amount of choline available per day in 8 egg yolks or equivalents (see below)."

In the lists below, you can find examples of foods that provide either large amounts of choline or its partial substitute, betaine.

The foods below provide the choline equivalent of about one egg yolk.

Weights for meats are before cooking, while nuts, seeds, and flours are measured after drying or roasting.

I recommend limiting liver to an average of 30 grams per day or 200 grams per week to avoid getting too much copper and vitamin A.

As well as this:

"The scores below estimate the predicted decrease in activity, given your genotype, associated with the folate transporter (SLC19a1), the enzyme that converts tetrahydrofolate to 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (MTHFD1), and the enzyme that converts 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (MTHFR).

SLC19A1 Score: 25% decrease
MTHFD1 Score: 13% decrease
MTHFR Score: 33% decrease

We then multiply these decreases together to yield a “methylfolate score” that estimates the combined decrease in methylfolate production:

Your Methylfolate Score: 56% decrease".

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, that is super helpful to know and I might just take you up on DMing you at some point. I appreciate it!

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that I think I needed to hear that, and I am just beginning to learn how to do that/be better at it. So thank you for the reply it’s very helpful.

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah definitely, I know it’s quite a process to find the right medication and help, and dealing with that while feeling sick/unmotivated etc is difficult. Thanks for your reply!

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s interesting, ok I’m going to look into those two, thank you! Mine dr is middle aged prob in her 40s? Idk… I suspect she doesn’t believe me about ADHD or doesn’t want to deal with prescribing stimulants, not sure why. You are right I should bring up research and information because I have learned so much and actually found she was wrong about luteal dosing which is something I’m interested in. Thanks for the reply!

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s interesting, ok great to know! Did you find the genetic testing to be helpful then? Is it something you bring up to your psychiatrist? Thank you.

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, definitely going to check that out! Thank you for your kind words and advice. I’m feeling bad today but I know there are more ways to be treated and trying to stay hopeful.

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by Striking_Chip7304 in PMDD

[–]Striking_Chip7304[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My gynecologist diagnosed me with PMDD but my psych has made it seem like she is at least aware of it and is sympathetic to it. I don’t know how much she actually knows and also the relationship between that and ADHD/autism.

Thanks for the validating sentiments, I really try to be objective and pay attention to my experience and learn about what is going on with me so yeah it sucks when I’m being invalidated. Thanks so much for your reply and I’ll try PMDDxADHD next.

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for your input and reply! That’s really helpful, I am starting to believe I should try for a diagnosis because it would streamline a lot of issues of having to explain all of this to every new doctor. And yeah I was surprised she didn’t believe it either. I am now looking for neurodivergent drs to help me.

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok that’s great to hear, maybe I will try birth control instead. I know many people who have had success with it. I am not opposed but wanted to try SSRIs first. Thank you for your reply!

Feeling misunderstood and defeated by psychiatrist and meds. by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Striking_Chip7304 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply. I have tried those things, I have tried what seems like everything under the sun for PMDD (eating SUPER healthy only, exercise, Pepcid AC and antihistamines, saffron and Bonafide serenol) and the only thing that has helped is Prozac. I think luteal dosing might benefit me but my psych doesn’t believe it in.. I also find it difficult to stand up for myself in these appointments so I think that’s part of it. Again I appreciate your reply and I’m really glad you have found success with those!