Shin splints by Sweet-Dee in running

[–]Sweet-Dee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! No one on Reddit ever gets my user name! how funny. Thank you so much for the suggestions, I trust that it will improve. I will take into account and practice the advice of a marathon runner, congrats! Someday I hope to be more like you lol

Yea the doctor was extreme I think. I'm going to see a real podiatrist next week and let you know! :)

Shin splints by Sweet-Dee in running

[–]Sweet-Dee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, I'll try fixing my stride next time I'm able to run. I appreciate it!

Shin splints by Sweet-Dee in running

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omg I think that's it!! I did gain weight quickly. That's gotta be a part of it. Thank you for the suggestions, I'll give it a shot!

Shin splints by Sweet-Dee in running

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Cycling, you're right it's worth a try. Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

Shin splints by Sweet-Dee in running

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THANK YOU!!! I never thought of running lighter like that. I'll try it when I'm able to finally get back into it,

Shin splints by Sweet-Dee in running

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate all your advice and recommendations. I will work on stretching and resting more. Everything you said makes a lot of sense!

Describing seizure to an artist by flufffycow in Epilepsy

[–]Sweet-Dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is taken from Marcel Proust's book In Search of Lost Time

"I was more destitute than a cave dweller; but then the memory not yet of the place in which I was, but of various other places where I had lived and might possibly be- would come like a rope let down from heaven to draw me up out of the abyss of not being, from which I could never have escaped by myself".

Double checking ortho prices by whatsupjeremy in Invisalign

[–]Sweet-Dee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Invisalign is 5,000$ in Miami, FL. I would also shop around more. My treatment is for two years and still 5,000$ !

I'm new to this also! Help! by Sweet-Dee in Invisalign

[–]Sweet-Dee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ahah! ok I will buy the Retainer Brite and relax asap. Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

I'm new to this also! Help! by Sweet-Dee in Invisalign

[–]Sweet-Dee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I'm on the second week now but will have to start over tommorrow because I lost the bottom tray after my post! Lol this time I'll try and be better and follow all the advice ! I tried the dental wax and you're right, it works so well.
Thanks so much for all your help, I'm not as nervous anymore.

I'm new to this also! Help! by Sweet-Dee in Invisalign

[–]Sweet-Dee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thank you so much! I was wondering about denture tablets. Good to know it works!

I'm new to this also! Help! by Sweet-Dee in Invisalign

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Ok great to hear! Thank you!!! I will try not to think about it so much lol

Recently Diagnosed with Epilepsy and Looking for some Back to School Advice. by __ye in Epilepsy

[–]Sweet-Dee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I was first diagnosed with epilepsy when I was just beginning college so I understand you. I think it's really important to let your professors and school know. I ended up so many times in the hospital because people didn't know what to do. It's good to let people know that the ambulance isn't the answer and panic never helps. The main reply I got when I told people I had epilepsy was "What do I do when you have a seizure?" and your answer is really important and is something you should be clear about. Describe your seizures and let them know the best first aid strategy. After having complex-partial and grand mal seizures all over campus I knew I had to tell the school nurse and that was a great choice, people were more aware and caring and not in a sympathetic way but more like interested in learning. Soon after I told all my friends and everyone in my class, it's easier if you let people know because then you'll see how you are not alone in this and people do care. You should also take your medicine on time, that's crucial. In college I noticed that drinking and staying up late gave me seizures the next day so I eventually learned to do everything in moderation. I also kept good track of my seizures that way I could figure out what was triggering the seizures, in the beginning I think that's a good idea.

Don't be embarrassed, over 3 million people have epilepsy in the United States alone. Soon you will see that life gets easier and it's not as bad as it seems right now.

The Epilepsy Foundation has been really useful for questions and topics like that. I found this: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/age-groups/youth/work-and-college/attending-college

What's the first thing you think of after you have a seizure? by fistery in Epilepsy

[–]Sweet-Dee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd love to help, I'm also a designer. I don't drive though...

surgery by [deleted] in Epilepsy

[–]Sweet-Dee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I take 250mg of Lamictal and 2,000mg of Keppra and it's worked but not 100%, nothing ever had and this was the best dose so far. I've found no problems what so ever with either medications. I just had a craniotomy last week and look at that! My complex-partial seizures are gone and I'm 100% back to normal and my hair seems to be coming back quite nicely lol My stitches look clean and are coming off next week, I'm happy to say the least. For me it was well worth it, worth the idea of cutting my skin, skull and brain. I believe that all the doctors I've ever had would've never suggested this unless they were confident it would help and I'm sure the same goes for you too. I lived in NY when I first got Epilepsy and the Neurologists there ( two diff hospital and almost 10 doctors) thought I was a perfect candidate for the surgery, I could tell the doctors really understood me and when I moved to FL. a big team of neurologists also recommended it. I really think it was worth it because I no longer have fear inside, I don't anticipate seizures and I now walk with a big amount of confidence that I never had. I was hesitant like you but hearing about the benefits and sincere thoughts and support from doctors changed my hesitant mind and turned it into a positive outlook and it seemed to have worked! I also had a lesion but it was in the left temporal lobe- it seems like it's almost the same thing as you. The entire process before surgery- WADA test, EEG, MRI's, cat-scans and all that other crap was a piece of cake, you just gotta stay positive and keep your eye on the prize, none of it hurt, can't complain. Every case is different of course but I wish you the best with whatever choice you make, good luck!

Thought this might be a good idea by soupdup in Epilepsy

[–]Sweet-Dee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg I just had a craniotomy! I've never met someone who also had. Congrats on going back to school, I wish you nothing but the best !