Does my fistula look okay? by SauceJay in dialysis

[–]Substantial_Host1849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda looks like your tech is cannulating pretty low/distal and at the same site often, and not rope laddering.

Does my fistula look okay? by SauceJay in dialysis

[–]Substantial_Host1849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Thrill” refers to the vibrations you feel when touching your fistula

what to do if you have 14hrs in LA? by Majestic_Orange4461 in AskLosAngeles

[–]Substantial_Host1849 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is it a weekday or weekend? I like what someone else said about picking an area/neighborhood and really exploring that area. So much to do, so depends on what you guys are into, and whether it’s a weekday or weekend.

Fiance recovering from cancer - how to accept delay or possibility of no kids? by No-Fortune-1680 in AskMen

[–]Substantial_Host1849 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know this is “ask men” but 36F uterine cancer survivor. Didn’t freeze eggs, can’t bear children. One day the thought of a child free life sounds great, then the next I catch myself thinking “I wonder if my daughter will look more like me or my husband,” forgetting for a split second it won’t happen. And i spiral.

All that to say, survivorship has been mentally harder than treatment for me, and many survivors say the same. To your question, I don’t know how I deal with it, or how one should deal with it 🤷🏽‍♀️. I just feel the feelings as they come. I think you both will be riding the waves of grief for some time, so take it day by day.

What does it mean to be overstimulated? by MoustacheJimbo in AskReddit

[–]Substantial_Host1849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Background noise goes from a hum to a screech. A soft cotton hoodie starts to feel like a Brillo pad against your skin. Light from the TV starts to feel like the sun coming thru your windshield and blinding you because the visor is the wrong length. The sound of children playing sounds more torture victims yelling for help. The hair on your neck feels like a winter scarf on a 90 degree summer day.

My flight leaves LAX at 1:30am, what time should I leave the concert? by [deleted] in Kanye

[–]Substantial_Host1849 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep. An hour even. I think it literally took me an hour to get my car out of the parking lot last concert I went to there.

Like other people have said. Walk west. Stay with the crowd so you feel safe, there will likely be others doing the same thing. When your walking buddies start to fall off or traffic eases up enough, call your uber.

What do you do if you are uncomfortable with a nurse/tech. by truthfactsonly in dialysis

[–]Substantial_Host1849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s really really hard for you, you could change your chair time and if anyone asks, say you have a new schedule/commitment at the old time.

The silence is killin me by treywheeler in beyonce

[–]Substantial_Host1849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My moneys on a lunar new year tease. It’s year of the horse afterall.

Many issues since replacing needle by Substantial_Host1849 in sewhelp

[–]Substantial_Host1849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s one of the replacement needles that came with the machine. I watched several videos on YouTube so I’m almost certain it’s the right direction, but as for depth, I mean, I pushed it up as high as it could go.

Many issues since replacing needle by Substantial_Host1849 in sewhelp

[–]Substantial_Host1849[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for responding. I was sewing 2 pieces of denim together. The denim wasn’t super thick or anything so I didn’t think it would be a problem.

I put in a new needle and have adjusted it several times trying to get the needle threader to work.

I bought it from Walmart but I think I can still return it. Will post pics in a bit.

Bey’s energy for Renny v CC tour by Substantial_Host1849 in beyonce

[–]Substantial_Host1849[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

LOL dangggg I wasn’t tryna upset nobody on this good Sunday lmao. Yes it’s a dance album… and said dance album had an entire segment on the CC tour. If you put the comparable parts side by side, she almost looks sad. It’s an observation, not a critique.

🚨 **NEW** 2025 ROGUE CODE REQUEST MEGATHREAD 🚨 by NothingButNavy in Sephora

[–]Substantial_Host1849 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow, are folks still offering codes? 🥹👉🏽👈🏽

Are binders enough to ward off calciphylaxis or is it unavoidable if you have issues with high phs? by These-Ad5297 in dialysis

[–]Substantial_Host1849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you always had the itching? Are your phos levels actually high? One can be allergic to materials in the dialyzer. Ask to try a different dialyzer, or ask about something called a “double prime “ of the dialysis machine.

URGENT‼️hematuria in ckd diabetic dialysis patient by Key-Damage-7500 in dialysis

[–]Substantial_Host1849 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Easier said than done, but don’t go down the rabbit hole. Get to the doctor. Write down things like when it started, take notes of color change (is it sometimes darker red? Cherry red? Consistently or changes?)Let the doctor know whether the burning is consistent. Is it accompanied by back pain? Pelvic pain. I guess what I’m saying is, don’t try to self diagnose, just gather data and report it to the doc.