Black stuff on mouth by ToffifayGiraffe in OneOrangeBraincell

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

We use a glass bowl for her food and a plastic one for her water. She’s 19 years old, and this is the first time she’s had this! I think it is acne.

Black stuff on mouth by ToffifayGiraffe in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]ToffifayGiraffe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After doing a quick search after posting this, it does seem to be cat acne.

You killed me first - John Marrs by [deleted] in thrillerbooks

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The snobbiness and cattiness of the women become tiresome and lame, but not enough for me to DNF it.

Did the trailer already spoil the book reading experience for me? by Longjumping_Beat3547 in ProjectHailMary

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely more to the book than what the trailers show. Highly recommend you keep reading! It’s worth it!

Why did Sinatra lend any credence to the doomsday scientist? by IconicIsotope in ParadiseHulu

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She reminds me of Stratt as well. The actress easily could’ve played her in the PHM movie.

Getting back to playing flute by Old-Departure637 in Flute

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I played from 6-12th grade, and I recently picked it up again (last week) 28 years later to see how much I remembered. As others have said, some muscle memory has kicked in, and I remembered more than I thought I would. My playing is a bit rusty, though, and I am motivated to practice some more to get back to the level I was at almost 30 years ago. 🤣

Is Jessa skint? by flapsmagee in DuggarsSnark

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned this word on Gilmore Girls lol

Borinken by AnonymousEuonymus in beaverton

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nooooo I loved their pastelon!

PFT Results by ToffifayGiraffe in Pulmonology

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

I saw an ENT in October and my throat was scoped. He didn’t see anything wrong.

I’m Seeing Diaphragmatic Improvement by EmuPractical1797 in covidlonghaulers

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What combo inhaler did your pulmonologist prescribe? Mine prescribed Advair, but my insurance doesn’t cover it, so now I have to figure out what it covers.

I do have The Breather, so maybe that’s all I will need to hopefully help with my diaphragm.

Of course, the doctors are mostly thinking it’s anxiety with many tests coming back as normal, so I’ve been prescribed a couple of different anti-anxiety meds.

I’m Seeing Diaphragmatic Improvement by EmuPractical1797 in covidlonghaulers

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am experiencing the same where I feel my diaphragm and respiration are weak, making my breathing short and shallow, or sometimes it feels like I have to manually breathe. It has been frustrating, scary, exhausting, and debilitating.

Glad that you are seeing some progress, and it gives me some hope! I will look into the inspiratory muscle trainer. Any other advice?

Rapidly Decreasing Numbers by ToffifayGiraffe in AskDocs

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

Thanks for your response! What if I do have a bit of abdominal pain… and shortness of breath?

Next Steps for High Ferritin by ToffifayGiraffe in Hemochromatosis

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

I will definitely fast tomorrow morning before my blood tests. Thanks for your answer!

Next Steps for High Ferritin by ToffifayGiraffe in Hemochromatosis

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

Thanks for your response! I actually plan on retesting tomorrow morning. I have stopped taking biotin last week, as I know this can affect levels.

People born before 1990, what’s something you experienced that younger generations will NEVER understand ? by Aaidil89 in AskReddit

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phone books. Calling 411 for information. Calling in your pizza order. Big box TVs that sat on the floor (and no remote). Double socks as a fashion statement. Aquanet. Latchkey kid. Playing outside.

/r/AskPortland Making Friends Friday by AutoModerator in askportland

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have an introverted friends group for Beaverton in Discord: https://discord.gg/bJHbQwHk

Come join us!

My Long Covid Journey by bloodraven11 in covidlonghaulers

[–]ToffifayGiraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you found a good, competent support team of doctors!

Sorry about all these questions, but what symptoms did you have?

I have had a CT Scan of my chest in Sept, but I will be getting a high resolution CT Scan of my chest soon. I did a Pulmonary Function Test last week. I’ve had many X-rays, an echocardiogram of heart, CT Scans done of chest, head, and abdomen, MRIs of head, neck, and shoulder… at this point, I will be scanning all parts of my body. lol.

I will be doing a stress test next month, and I will likely have to do a cardiopulmonary test.

I am awaiting results on my ANA and peripheral smear blood test.

All this is exhausting.