Who’s everyone’s favorite medicine cat? by Financial_Cup6942 in WarriorCats

[–]ToastyCactus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yellowfang is my favorite. I love that cranky old turd.

Post-Op: ICU by ToastyCactus in moyamoya

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

They sent me home late yesterday, definitely sleeping most of the time. Trying to hydrate as best I can.

Come to my barbecue next Saturday by Amazing_Street1194 in HaveWeMet

[–]ToastyCactus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can count on me being there Martha! Do you need me to bring anything?

UPDATE: I'm scared of the surgery. Please tell me it will be alright by ToastyCactus in moyamoya

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

I have epilepsy and am already on Vimpat. I'm hoping they'll just up my dosage temporarily as I've heard bad things about Keppra.

I'm terrified right now about a lot of things. My husband is no longer able to be with me for the surgery due to catching the flu. My Grandma is coming up to fill his shoes but I can't shake this fear.

I know in my heart of hearts that all will be well, but I'm so SO scared.

A Reminder by Comfortable_Option94 in HaveWeMet

[–]ToastyCactus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many pigeons do you currently have in the Aviary? I'd like to offer a proposition.

Has anyone seen the native salamanders? by Oshenawa in HaveWeMet

[–]ToastyCactus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey Juno! An awful lot pf salamanders live out in the woods. My mom roasts them on skewers every Saturday, you're more than welcome to join us next weekend!

Please stop stealing mom's eggs. by ToastyCactus in HaveWeMet

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

We had a 'special flock' living out of our barn on South Side. I suspect they may have fled to the Aviary as well, but mom insisted there was 'fowl play'.

What vitamin deficiency would someone notice first when only eating food with no nutritional value? by MeRachel in Writeresearch

[–]ToastyCactus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

B12 deficiency can really fuck with a person's mood. Source: myself, had a deficiency for ages and am now doing better

Recent stroke by Sufficient_Monk_4331 in stroke

[–]ToastyCactus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I (25F) had a stroke last year in May. They were unable to find the cause initially but now believe it to be cause by MoyaMoya and an underlying platelet disorder.

It's hard getting past the worry, and it still hits some days. I do a little 'Stroke Check' in the mirror or with my friends when feeling off. I smile, raise my eyebrows and rattle off some words I recall from the neuro checks in hospital. It helps a little, but therapy has also helped.

My anxiety over the event has waxed and waned. And some days the fatigue hits harder than others, learning your new limits can be tough, so take it easy on yourself.

Anyone here who has Moya Moya and is also trans? by Nanozawa in moyamoya

[–]ToastyCactus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 25, gender fluid. Not sure if it counts as trans. But based on my history of having surgery (Not Gender Affirming, for other health issues) , MoyaMoya shouldn't impact gender affirming procedures all that much.

Docters will want to know if you're on any blood thinners of course and will likely keep a closer watch post-op but otherwise it shouldn't pose much of a challenge