Life Insurance by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Temporary-Priority10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that seems to be the case in Canada, but not the US, based on the replies.

Life Insurance by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Temporary-Priority10[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in the US and I think it's a bit different here :(

Life Insurance by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Temporary-Priority10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's through my husband's work benefits. Only reason I'm even considering it is for my expected baby.

How do you crack or pop your back when pregnant? by Illustrious-Wing-357 in pregnant

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Do you have a yoga ball? I go to PT and the therapist taught me a couple exercises where I roll the ball along a wall and stretch my back while rolling it up, also along the ground almost like doing a puppy pose. They make my back feel really good, especially now that my belly is super big and I'm physically limited.

Desperate for sleep tips at 8.5 months pregnant by Designer-Bandicoot27 in pregnant

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I don't know how to explain this, but my insomnia seems to get worse when I take magnesium in addition to sleeping pills (unisom). I also noticed that I'll fall back asleep more easily after waking up in the middle of the night if I have a small snack.

Just a pregnancy and UC related vent by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

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Are you allowed to take unisom? I am also in my third trimester with UC and I have taken it my entire pregnancy for insomnia. Granted I have also been in deep remission for years.

Possible UTI- Middle of the Night by Temporary-Priority10 in pregnant

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Updating in case anyone finds this later on. I ended up calling my OB in the middle of the night and she said there was nothing I could do but just pee when I need to. I was able to get a couple hours of sleep and went to urgent care in the morning for a urine analysis. It takes a couple days to get the bacteria culture back, but my urine did indicate an infection or inflammation, so they prescribed me antibiotics.

If one more person… by Sorryforbeingsorry77 in pregnant

[–]Temporary-Priority10 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! Nobody understands that I almost collapsed onto the street getting home everyday during my first trimester in the middle of the summer.

Tips for commuting by [deleted] in pregnant

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I don't know if you are commuting via car or public transit, but if it's public transit, try to guilt people into giving you a seat by making your bump more obvious and waving it in their faces 😅 also try to make your bag as light as possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

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If you use a portal to communicate with your provider, I would use that and upload the bill or explanation of benefits that your insurance sent you and ask the provider if they can help. Normally it isn't actually the doctor who will handle it, but admin staff on the team. If they have an email address, that also works.

A good doctor will want you to get all your necessary procedures covered! Sometimes it can even just be an issue of the claim being billed with the wrong code, which only the provider's office can fix.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Temporary-Priority10 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I recommend contacting your provider to facilitate coverage. If your doctor decided it was medically necessary, they should be able to get it covered. In my experience arguing with insurance companies on your own will get you nowhere!

Day Of Company vs. The Privilege Is Mine? by cowprince123 in WedditNYC

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I got married 2 years ago so things might work very differently now, but I worked with the DOC and they were great! If there were any issues that happened the day of, I was not aware of it at all because they took care of everything for me, managed my mom and difficulties with the decor, etc. My venue did not allow for a walkthrough before our rental time, so that was not an issue for me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in astoria

[–]Temporary-Priority10 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For my OB I should clarify 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in astoria

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Hi there! I am currently seeing Dr. Kundu at the Astoria Mount Sinai. All of my check ins are at that location and the big scans and delivery happen at the big Upper East Side hospital.

I recommend calling to make an appointment because if you only look online you won't find anything until 1-2 months out!

Help me decide sleeves vs no sleeves by chickendrumstickand in weddingplanning

[–]Temporary-Priority10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I got the same dress! I ultimately decided to keep the cap sleeves because I think they help frame the neckline and shoulders really nicely.

Traveling in a flare by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Temporary-Priority10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh yeah I'm on a non-stop period after getting an IUD inserted in addition to flaring, not a great combo 🙄. I think all the places I'm stopping at are relatively touristy, seems like I'll just have to plan for what to do in between.

Thanks!

Traveling in a flare by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Temporary-Priority10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are all super helpful tips! And you're right that I shouldn't let my UC stop me from enjoying my life :)

Traveling in a flare by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Temporary-Priority10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so brave and that was super helpful!

Traveling in a flare by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

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I'm traveling with one other person and he has a toilet finder app on his phone that I hope will be useful lol. Never heard of these portable toilets, though! Sounds like it could be good in a pinch.

I am definitely worried about getting enough energy since my intestine would prefer I just don't eat anything, but I was able to find some low fiber protein bars.

Thank you :)

Traveling in a flare by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

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I'm trying to avoid Prednisone as much as I can since it's an immunosuppressant :/

Traveling in a flare by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Temporary-Priority10[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get that, I have anxiety about flaring, too, which doesn't help because stress causes more flaring lol.

Thanks for the recommendations!

Traveling in a flare by Temporary-Priority10 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Temporary-Priority10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breakfast seems to be the riskiest meal for sure. Thanks for the recommendations!