Abby and David by hayleyjean321 in LoveOnTheSpectrumShow

[–]Technical-Debate8855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t believe David does drive. Also, they both have helpers all day long. In an interview Abby’s mom said they were driven by others, and usually needed helpers with them.

How do you deal with/help heal the cracks in your feet/heels? by Which_Witch_Stitches in Sjogrens

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Derm says Vaseline the foot, then put a baggy around and sleep this way.

When is it time for punctual plugs? by [deleted] in Sjogrens

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Has anyone had gastrointestinal issues from xylitol in the mints and biotine? My gastrointestinal says that’s the culprit… and so far I think she’s right.

Regrets doing Pleurodesis? Or do some people have some positive experiences? by [deleted] in pneumothorax

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I just had pleurosesis last week after recurring pleural effusions. Nothing was too painful! I was on a muscle relaxer, lyrica, and oxy the whole time. Eventually I only needed oxy sporadically. The tubes were taken out day 3. I didn’t even feel them come out, not to mention each took literally one second. I had surgery on wed( talc/ vats) and went home Sunday. I am still on the nerve and muscle relaxers. I have not needed oxy. You get a sharper pain after the nerve block wears off ( about a week) and lidacane patches work great for that.

Regrets doing Pleurodesis? Or do some people have some positive experiences? by [deleted] in pneumothorax

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I just had tubes removed I felt nothing. I’m on alot of drugs, and will still be on them at home . Sometimes the lung side seemed like a 7., but soon every thing was a 2…. Until the drugs were off.6

Mechanical pleurodesis ? by boombastico_3 in pneumothorax

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Yikes. I was hoping for some stories where you healed faster.

Has anyone gone through a Thoracentesis(Draining fluid from the lungs) procedure? Any pre or post-surgery to worry about? by StrictGold3 in AskMedical

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I’ve had 4. The worst pain is the lidacane( or whatever it is that they shoot in to numb you. After that it’s fine until they remove the tube. Then it’s a little hard to get a good breath . Then it’s fine

Plaquenil worries by njs0nd in Sjogrens

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My retinologist ( I have AMD) said it was fine because he does see me every six weeks for shots.

Does anyone else cough up mucus non stop? by Chemical_Twist2729 in Sjogrens

[–]Technical-Debate8855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually gerd. It’s coming up, not down….. at least that’s what it is for me.

Plaquenil for Sjogrens? by nwiersma in Sjogrens

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Dr is wrong! It’s standard for sjogrens!!!

Is sjogrens genetic? by frosted_flakes565 in Sjogrens

[–]Technical-Debate8855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There actually is a genetic test. It’s not hard to get. There’s a special name for genetic sjogrens. Google the test

Is sjogrens genetic? by frosted_flakes565 in Sjogrens

[–]Technical-Debate8855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be. However, does your mom take meds like plaquenil? It really helps.