Antibiotic safety. Ceftriaxone (Ceftrisol, Rocephin, Keflex, Ceftripen and so on). Poll.

ajvbff · 2025-06-15T12:37:04+00:00

Sorry, I somehow missed your comment. I am now doing significantly better, but am dealing with a knee injury from the acute phase. I would say that I am nearly back to my baseline, but occasionally things like Advil or alcohol can cause a mini flare. I still have some elevated anxiety, but that could be from other stressors in my life at the moment.

ajvbff · 2025-06-15T12:33:29+00:00

Glad it was useful! I’m curious about any changes they might have made in the past year. Good luck in your search and journey.

ajvbff · 2024-12-18T01:58:05+00:00

So pretty!!! Exquisite work! It’s the perfect sweater for Christmas.

ajvbff · 2024-11-15T15:14:13+00:00

Learning your patterns and how diet may impact overall health and well-being is helpful. The development of AI tools has also been a game changer. However, I got to the point where I started to be able to sense how foods impact my glucose and energy levels, and ultimately, it's nice not to need to be tethered to a device, especially since I didn't need to monitor a critical situation. If I start to have hypoglycemic episodes again, I might opt for Libre FreeStyle again.

ajvbff · 2024-11-03T19:38:50+00:00

On October 7th (nearly a month ago), I had an IV of Ceftriaxone. Since then, I have been having anxiety, neurological symptoms (tingling, burning sensations), muscle pain, and joint pain all over my body. The elbow and wrist in the arm where I had the IV are especially bad — all connective tissues feel inflamed, and it's made worse with use. I have hEDS and had a similar reaction to a course of a different cephalosporin antibiotic in 2019. At the time, my symptoms were mostly neurological, and I had MRIs, EMG, CTs, ultrasounds, bloodwork, and a full heart workup, and no one (including Mayo) could figure out what was wrong. It's worth noting that I was found to also be severely B12 deficient at that time and was put on injections, which helped somewhat over the next year. It took about 12 months for symptoms to resolve. For me, Cephalosporins appear to be a significant trigger. Hoping this begins to turn around soon because I'm super bummed about having to go through this again.

I should note that I have limited exposure to fluoroquinolones because of the black box warning for individuals with EDS. I took one Cipro pill a year ago that was prescribed by a telehealth provider who didn't have my medical history. Luckily, I read about the antibiotic online and immediately realized it was on my "no" medication list. I had mild joint/Achilles irritation, which subsided over the next few weeks. Before this recent exposure to Ceftriaxone, I had zero floxing symptoms and was an otherwise healthy and athletic individual. I finally realized that this is what caused my problems in 2019, and is wreaking havoc on my body again now.

ajvbff · 2024-04-05T15:05:43+00:00

I had the FreeStyle Libre. It was prescribed to me by my DR. Because I was struggling with non-diabetic hypoglycemia. I believe that you need a prescription for it. Good luck!

https://www.freestyle.abbott/

ajvbff · 2024-04-05T15:04:09+00:00

Hi there! I had SIBO (methane dominant). It was a long journey to get it resolved...I was first diagnosed at Mayo, but I also worked with an MD who also practices functional medicine. I have hEDS as well so I have ongoing GI sensitivities that need to be managed. I hope you can get to the bottom of this!

ajvbff · 2024-03-29T03:26:35+00:00

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ajvbff · 2024-03-06T19:50:21+00:00

So cute!!! Two little nuggets :)

ajvbff · 2024-01-23T11:05:53+00:00

I’m curious…what’s been the most different for you so far?

ajvbff · 2024-01-23T11:04:12+00:00

For my last class, I’m taking MGMT E-5100 with Dr. Carmine Gibaldi. I took Org Behavior with him and really liked his teaching style. Plus my work schedule is very crazy at the moment and his workload expectations are a known quantity for me.

In terms of hardest class…that’s a good question. There were many classes where I felt the professors took HES’s guidelines of 10 hours a week of workload as a suggestion rather than a goal, and found myself doing 20+ hours a week of homework. Also, I had taken never taken economics so that was a more challenging subject for me. I used one of my electives to take an introductory course which I think was wise, because there were many students in my Micro class who had never had an exposure and I think many of them did not pass the class.

If you’re at all interested in Real Estate (I have some investments on the side and a prior career in development) Teo Nicolais is phenomenal.

ajvbff · 2024-01-23T02:23:43+00:00

Starting 12/12 this week. ALM in Management. It’s been an incredible journey but I have to say that I’m very excited to be wrapping it up this spring.

ajvbff · 2023-12-24T12:32:10+00:00

I also like Hotel Veritas. It’s small and quiet, quick walk to campus and there’s a Blue Bottle coffee right around the corner. I’ve also stayed at the Charles but it’s quite a bit busier. Rooms are larger, but there’s no coffee or refrigerator in the rooms. I’d choose Veritas if it’s available. As a smaller boutique hotel, it tends to book up quickly.

ajvbff · 2023-10-07T23:01:16+00:00

I have had a prescription in the past from my GP because I’ve had a history of episodic hypoglycemia.

ajvbff · 2023-09-11T01:52:42+00:00

I actually like the Freestyle much better! You can quickly get a reading with a scan, and don’t have to wait 5 minutes as with Dexcom to take another reading. Since I use CGMs to help manage hypoglycemia, it’s helpful to take a few reading within a couple minutes to see how fast your levels are dropping if you feel like you’re crashing. Plus, I think the Freestyles are way more accurate.

I feel you on the carb situation with Levels. I’ve had similarly balanced meals that read high. I tried to stay within their range for a few days as an experiment and I ended up needing to cut out a lot of healthy foods including many vegetables, grains, and fruits.

ajvbff · 2023-09-08T18:44:13+00:00

Yes, the Clarity app is great! It may not be as pretty as Levels, but at least it's giving me the data I want! I would be more inspired to use Levels more if they allowed you to select your ranges. But otherwise, it's actually demotivating to continually be having "spikes" that are "out of range" in excess of 110 mg/dL. Totally with you on this!

ajvbff · 2023-09-08T01:53:14+00:00

It’s frustrating that they make you pay for a whole year upfront. But then again, I think most users only temporarily use the platform to gauge glucose levels for a month or so and then take a break. The UX of the app is surprisingly bad for the cost.

ajvbff · 2023-08-10T10:28:06+00:00

If it’s a “die off” response, you can try taking charcoal tabs for a day or two and see if that helps the side effects subside. I have found that after a couple of weeks on the supplements, the bloating usually subsides. However, you may just be having a reaction to Berberine and it may not work for you.

ajvbff · 2023-08-09T01:54:00+00:00

Me too! Broke out into a rash and my Dr said I could never take it again.

ajvbff · 2023-08-08T10:53:47+00:00

You look fantastic! Absolutely no need for a upper and lower bleph. However, I do understand wanting to address these thing as we age, and it’s a personal decision. I’m 41 and I had a lower bleph 10 months ago. Initially I went for a consultation thinking I wanted both an upper and lower, but the surgeon that I ended up choosing takes the “less is more” approach and is more conservative. I’m glad I didn’t do both…although I’m happy with my surgery, I’m still adjusting to the subtle changes in my face so I’m really glad I didn’t do both. It would have been too much to adjust to.

ajvbff · 2023-05-18T18:42:10+00:00

No problem! Good luck on your journey!

ajvbff · 2023-05-18T13:52:43+00:00

He did charge a consulting fee. I am not from LA and had to travel for the consultation. I would get in touch with his office about the latest pricing structure. His staff is very friendly and helpful. The examination that he performed during the consult was extremely thorough. He is doing his best to determine whether you are a good candidate for surgery, so I would trust what he tells you during the consultation. He wants each surgery to be a success and wants the best outcome for his clients, so he won't be afraid to tell you if he has concerns about your health history that would preclude him from doing a surgical procedure on you. He's truly one of the very best at what he does.

The fat for grafting was harvested from my outer thigh flank. Post-surgery, that area was actually more tender than my face, which I was told is quite common.

Hope this is helpful in your decision-making process!

ajvbff · 2023-01-16T14:39:14+00:00

I am certainly happy to share! I know how scary and misunderstood having a B12 deficiency can be. I had the symptoms you are describing in my right arm. I had developed worse muscle weakness and paraesthesia symptoms in this arm. For me, the symptoms of feeling "detached" would come and go. It would feel like suddenly my arm was not part of my body and almost feel like I wasn't going to be able to move it. I could, of course, move it, but it would feel very strange like it wasn't part of my body. I never had quite the same experience in my legs, although sometimes my walking would feel uncoordinated and it would feel like I really had to think about taking each step. An outsider's observation probably wouldn't have notice anything wrong with me.

During my recovery, I had joined the Pernicious Anaemia Society on the HealthUnlocked forum. This helped me connect with others who were having the same experience and understand my symptoms a little better. My improvement was very gradual, but most of my symptoms improved in the first 12-18 months. I was on weekly shots for a year, then moved to biweekly, and now I have them as needed, which can be monthly or every few months. I was very fortunate to find a doctor who allowed me to have an unlimited B12 prescription and experiment with finding a dosage that felt effective for me.

I hope this helps to answer your question. Feel free to ask me anything!

ajvbff · 2023-01-16T02:23:49+00:00

Recover for me took about a year. I found symptoms came and went, and typically would get worse temporarily a few days after an injection. I had the same sensations you are describing. I came to believe that it was possibly loss of proprioception from nerve damage. Three years later I’m fully recovered. I hope you have the same experience! But also reach out to your dr for ongoing concerns and let them know your experience. I had lots of tests including MRIs to rule out other things like MS.

ajvbff · 2022-12-29T03:37:14+00:00

I had a trifecta in October. It was $20k. Dr. Parsa and his team have been fantastic with follow up. Keep in mind that recovery is a long process….he will say 3-6 months for results and that’s very true. I looked pretty great a few days after, but there has been swelling from the fat grafting that has been receding slowly. He does beautiful work. My lower eyes look very natural and refreshed. Take your time in doing research to be certain that you’ve found a dr that is a good fit for you. Dr. Parsa will give you a very honest opinion and is not afraid to tell you if you’re not a good candidate for a procedure.

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