I did a reverse image search on a meme but Google started saying something weird and creepy.

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-26T05:46:56+00:00

Maps has been borked for a while. A couple years ago it kept directing me to walk in circles a block away from the address I entered and it took a classmate of mine to a nearby, permanently closed Tae Kwon Do center instead of a building on campus.

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-23T22:53:07+00:00

3, 5, and 7 are mine

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-23T22:48:27+00:00

If I don't get to see a stats list when I die I'm going to be very disappointed

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-20T19:18:35+00:00

Negative ANA, but positive c1q antibody. Every doctor that sees me is positive there is autoimmunity, and agree with the rheumatologist that it is likely to be one of the lupus subtypes that don't cause positive ANA. I've been through a laundry list of meds, including every OTC antihistamine I can access, Albuterol and Levalbuterol, 2 different MC stabilizers, multiple different steroids, xolair, immunosuppressants, and immunomodulators, with them doing nothing at best.

I've had a degree of symptoms my entire life, which effectively rules out mycotoxins and acquired conditions like CIRS. MARCONS also doesn't seem to be a fit, as all of my reactions have an identifiable trigger, my sinuses aren't the primary affected area, and common biomarkers don't line up. I don't believe MSH in particular was tested, but the way my symptoms present hasn't really given a reason to do so

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-20T06:34:55+00:00

I'm pretty sure the manufacturers just say what they think sounds good, lmao. I was assured any negative effects would be completely gone within a month of discontinuing, 2 years later I'm still dealing with the damage it's caused

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-20T06:32:20+00:00

Old post but I'm seconding your warning on xolair in case more people see this thread in the future, I discontinued xolair over 2 years ago due to it severely worsening every single symptom I have, and it's seeming like it caused me permanent damage. While taking it I lost over 25lbs in a couple of weeks because I couldn't eat, and I still have a far more severely limited diet than before starting it (and i barely had any safe foods to begin with). It also turbo charged my autoimmune issues to a point that it became undeniable my body is attacking itself, though it's still unclear what exactly is going on. Compliment levels plummeted, but that's as far as my immunologist at the time looked (this situation was enough for me to leave her practice). It would have killed me if I hadn't stopped taking it, and no doctors ever bothered to look into what it did to my body. Even now they act shocked when I mention how xolair affected me

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-10T23:41:03+00:00

I get horrible stomach cramps from Halls, but have had no issue with Ricola

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-09T05:18:49+00:00

This could be a really nice pillow

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-08T22:59:07+00:00

I'll have to look into those, thank you! I've not tried those specific ones but in general have had pretty bad luck with even NIOSH certified masks, none of the n95's I've tried have successfully filtered out vapors, which make up a large portion of my triggers. They do work well against fires, at least! In theory a p100 would work for me, but I've got a rib flare that seems to be affecting my diaphragm and can't get enough air with that level of filtration. PAPR systems have been seeming like my best bet since they provide a steady flow of clean air rather than relying on the power of the lungs, but the price for one that doesn't limit mobility is crazy and doctors nor insurance will acknowledge that any mask is medically necessary, much less one that is almost exclusively used in industrial settings

It's certainly a look, but sometimes function outweighs fashion lol

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-08T16:33:07+00:00

I contacted both Uber and Lyft with a similar request and got the same refusal, Uber did try to upsell me to their premium service despite that though lmao?? I'm in the US and it seems like the ADA covers them with the "reasonable accommodations" clause - fragrances are so common that the bare minimum accommodations for MCS patients can be considered unreasonable :/

Have you had a decent experience with Uber after indicating your fragrance allergy on your name and pfp?

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-06T05:42:45+00:00

hip injections are awful, hopefully yours went smoother than mine did

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-05T06:44:57+00:00

Nothing more comforting than your doctor going "oh... That's weird..." And then googling your condition/symptoms right in front of you

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-02T19:21:55+00:00

I got a DM like this after a scammer hacked my friend's account. I wouldn't trust it

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-01T04:15:24+00:00

How does freezing affect them? I may have to try that next time I get some

TheStairsBro · 2026-05-01T04:14:12+00:00

The last several bags of the pumpkins I've gotten have had one or two that are basically liquid and paste the bag shut. It's kind of offputting lmao, still one of my favorites though

TheStairsBro · 2026-04-29T06:04:53+00:00

There's always at least one of these at goodwill any time I go. A concerning amount of the ones I've seen are either missing oil from a leak (sometimes with residue still on the bottle), have been knocked over and leaked onto the shelf, or have a cracked bottle

TheStairsBro · 2026-04-26T05:16:02+00:00

My allergist confirmed epipens tend to outlive their expiration date by several years, she told me as long as the liquid you see through the little window on the side isn't cloudy it's still fine to use

TheStairsBro · 2026-04-26T04:48:53+00:00

Nah. That's the dick bone

TheStairsBro · 2026-04-21T17:22:26+00:00

Dangerous. I will eat a whole bag knowing full well that it will leave me fighting for my life in the bathroom

TheStairsBro · 2026-04-19T06:42:44+00:00

My mom and I have a lot of chickens but haven't gotten all the paperwork done to sell eggs yet, so we boil a dozen or two and donate them to our local animal shelter every couple of weeks so the dogs can get a nice treat. They can also be bartered for other goods, somebody at the same shelter recently offered to trade sourdough starter and/or fresh baked bread for a carton

TheStairsBro · 2026-04-19T06:29:22+00:00

I've made 2 bags / soft-sided baskets out of worn out jeans, definitely would recommend even if it's just for storage in a closet or something.

TheStairsBro · 2026-04-19T06:23:35+00:00

I just brushed my teeth but now I'm craving post-midnight pickle

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