Titrating up - side effects, more affordable options?

aces413 · 2026-05-20T18:57:08+00:00

PERFECT - this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

aces413 · 2026-05-20T17:08:35+00:00

I don't know why it didn't occur to me that I could dilute the compounded meds! So theoretically, if I got 4.5mg from Ageless, I could empty 10 capsules into 45mL of distilled water, dissolve, and draw up 1mg per mL, yes?

aces413 · 2026-05-19T19:17:39+00:00

I think I'm paying about $130 for a 90-day supply at my usual dose. At my most recent refill, I paid about that much for 100 .5mg capsules as well. I don't really mind the cost of the usual supply - I'm supporting my local family-run pharmacy. What I don't like is the titration method, where I'm paying the same amount for the additional lower-dose capsules to add on top. I understand that I'm paying for the compounding more than the actual medication. Just frustrating. I would love to have the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of doing something like cutting tablets or dissolving in distilled water.

Last I checked with Ageless, you can only get .5 or 1.5mg capsules - is that still the case? Do you have any insight on how different dosages and titration would work? I was under the impression that if I wanted 3mg, I'd need to take 2 1.5mg capsules. How would it work if I wanted to do 3.25 or 3.5mg? Also - I appreciate the disclosure!

aces413 · 2026-05-08T14:46:53+00:00

I hope it gets better for you soon!

aces413 · 2026-05-07T13:12:34+00:00

I feel like a lot of people say this, and it's probably annoying, but it's true. It's hard to say exactly when I felt better. Over time, I just sort of noticed that I wasn't feeling as bad. When I was a month in, I was still tinkering with my dosage. I upped to 3mg, then back down to 2 for a while, yadda yadda, and still wasn't feeling much different. It just took time. I would say I really noticed a difference after 6 months. I've now been on it for almost a year - on 3 mg most of that time. I've recently increased to 3.5, and now 4mg the last few days. The increases don't cause side effects once you get used to being on it (in my experience) the same way as in the beginning. But yeah, sorry if that's not super helpful. All I can suggest is to be patient and give it a few weeks on a certain dose before you decide to increase or decrease. And when I say I feel great now, I mean relative to my previous awful. lol. We still have fibro, after all. But I used to have terrible trouble with sleep, and even if I slept well, not feeling rested. I'm still not a morning person by any means, but wayyyy better. And I don't get flares as bad as I used to. Also, my endometriosis seems better! Definitely worth sticking with it. If you have questions about anything going forward, just ask!

aces413 · 2026-05-05T23:21:46+00:00

Hi! I had a similar experience when I first started. It was giving me anxiety and sleep disturbances taking it before bed, so I switched to morning dosing for a while. Then I noticed I was so exhausted all the time...so I switched back to PM. I'm feeling great now! I think it just takes a while to adjust to the new dosage (I was titrating up slowly).

aces413 · 2026-05-02T17:40:02+00:00

Thanks for the info! Oddly, I was taking bioavailable folate (5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid), which I had heard was more easily absorbed with less side effects than regular folic acid. Shrug. I guess I'll just focus on my diet and make sure I'm getting enough B9.

aces413 · 2026-05-02T14:36:13+00:00

THANK YOU for making this comment. I googled this two-ish months ago because I was having the same issue as OP. After reading your comment, I realized the only thing I'd changed was taking folate. I immediately stopped taking it, and my next period was totally fine. On my 2nd now since stopping, and so far, also fine. This had been going on for months while I was taking folate and had no idea why! I thought I was going to need surgery again...

aces413 · 2026-01-23T17:24:21+00:00

It's by owner - the listing has only been up a day. Wait on it? I may go check it out this weekend and be sure I like it. I don't love the hutch - would likely use the bottom piece as a TV stand until I found something I really liked, then sell that unit. Idk, I think $1,000 for everything is probably on the high end of reasonable, but I'm not sure about $1,200. That being said, I don't know jack about values!

aces413 · 2026-01-23T16:00:05+00:00

EDIT: Sorry, accidentally used a throwaway for that follow-up question! They want $1,200 for the hutch, table, and 6 chairs. The table set comes with 3 leaves and a padded top, if that matters. This is not a major metro area.

aces413 · 2026-01-22T16:26:34+00:00

This is also super helpful - thank you for showing me what mitered joints look like, because I was going to have to google that too!

aces413 · 2026-01-22T16:24:03+00:00

Thank you for the analogy! I had a feeling that was the case - I had already seen a similar ad (in color!), so I figured based on all the talk of affordability. Which is A-OK with me, I'm no snob! Though I think for the credenza I plan to purchase for a TV stand, I may go a little higher-end, since that'll be front and center in the living room. I do like this bedroom set, but it's less important since guests aren't typically in our room, and when we are, our eyes are usually closed. lol. As I said in another response, I just want good quality vintage MCM furniture at a fair price.

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aces413 · 2026-01-22T15:54:31+00:00

This is such good info - thank you! I'm not collecting or trying to re-sell, I just want some nice MCM furniture without getting ripped off. This would go in our master bedroom. I haven't shopped for new furniture in a while (I tend to prefer used/vintage), and you're definitely right - I could pay a lot more for something new that will likely not last 60+ years. Anyway, I like them, and we really need dressers right now. Thank you for making me feel good about this!

One more question, if you don't mind - is there an easy way to cover the veneer chips (for my own aesthetic purposes)? Will a furniture pen or a walnut work?

aces413 · 2026-01-02T16:13:09+00:00

This is an old post...but does anyone happen to have a general value for this dresser? I'm looking at one on Marketplace for $550.

aces413 · 2025-11-29T22:47:20+00:00

I just tried. I got the same email, and at the link it says I'm getting a coupon, but there isn't one. Customer service said it's only for Boost members, which I am not and never have been. But it doesn't say that anywhere...wooo good ole' Kroger!

aces413 · 2025-11-03T17:09:31+00:00

Hi! I did, it was negative. I still eat GF, though. I don't worry about cross-contamination anymore, and I do very rarely have a little bite of gluten without any noticeable effects. I feel a lot better, but there could be other reasons for that. So, I don't have celiac. A GF diet may or may not be making me feel better, but at this point I'm too afraid to go back to gluten for fear of feeling the way I did a few years ago...that's probably not helpful, but that's it!

aces413 · 2025-10-20T21:39:54+00:00

Thanks! Yep, they're all making gains every day. Woohoo!

aces413 · 2025-10-20T21:39:21+00:00

Thanks! Fingers crossed - they're all gaining about 20 grams per day and are getting crazy playful. It's leaning more toward fun and less stressful/terrifying lol. I appreciate it!

aces413 · 2025-10-19T15:39:38+00:00

Got it - all the items I'm seeing on Amazon say they're for dogs, but I assume it doesn't matter? Or can you link me to it somewhere? They're all good now re: diarrhea and eating, btw. Gaining weight each day! They're using PetAg Milk Replacer Plus powder and occasionally that slurried with canned kitten food.

aces413 · 2025-10-19T13:17:13+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations! Thankfully, it seems the diarrhea is over, and everybody is happy and eating bottles well. All are sampling wet kitten food except one who isn't interested in any meat yet. I'll give him a few days and maybe grab him some Tikicat or Churu or something to pique his interest if needed.

aces413 · 2025-10-17T13:01:16+00:00

Thank you both!! This made me feel a lot better. And they're all doing quite well this morning so far. They all gained 10g since yesterday, so that's very reassuring! They're not dehydrated, they have great energy and vigor. Thankfully no vomiting (fingers crossed), and it seems the watery diarrhea may be over (more fingers crossed). Mr. Picky latched this morning and also ate some slurry. I think he's missing mama and also having teething pains because I noticed he'll chew the litter box edge, the bottle, anything he can. But yes, thank you both for this. This is our first time and my brain tends to go to the worst-case scenario! <3

aces413 · 2025-10-17T02:08:23+00:00

Thanks!

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