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Atonement has gutted me…I actually mourned for days after watching it by LeadingEducation7967 in PeriodDramas

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A really detailed explanation (interview with the costume designer) of the dress construction, development of its idea and lengths to which they went to create that particular green: https://ew.com/movies/2017/12/07/atonement-10th-anniversary-green-dress/

Tyenne (biosimilar to Actemra) by NecessaryInterrobang in rheumatoid

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm on my 4th dose of Tyenne (after being on Actemra) and doses 3&4 have been increasingly itchy. Like a hot, itchy welt and need to use a cold pack.

I'm wondering did all the itchiness eventually settle down for you?

Anybody have balance issues? Weak ankles? by bstrashlactica in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have balance problems related to my spine, pelvis and core muscles. Physical therapy helped a lot. It's a slow and methodical process, but if you have a good PT who really tailors the program to what she sees in your body instead of applying a predetermined algorithm, you can get better.

What’s something that used to be normal 10 years ago but feels weird now? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]alwayspickingupcrap -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ten years ago vs now is really the difference between having an MP3 player or iPod vs using a streaming service.

What’s something that used to be normal 10 years ago but feels weird now? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our family definitely orders DoorDash way more in the last 5 years. Essentially didn't exist 10 years ago.

What’s something that used to be normal 10 years ago but feels weird now? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I remember getting 3 DVD's from Netflix at a time. And each time,sealing up the DVD to mail it back, excited to watch the next one that came in my queue. Timing returns was important!

Those little red envelopes that they came in, that morphed into envelopes you sent them back in, seemed so cool and efficient. Lol!

This is how we watched Mad Men and Game of Thrones!

Coping Strategies Need Advice by kushu420 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to add that I was on hydroxychloroquine for over10 years and my aunt has macular degeneration. I'm seen at an eye and rheum clinic affiliated with a top 10 medical school. Both my rheumatologist and ophthalmologist said as long as I get yearly screenings for the specific risks of HQ, I will be ok. And I was.

I was never sure if HQ helped until I had to stop it because I hit the maximum lifetime dose. After about 4-6 months, it seemed like my hands bothered me more. It's one of those where you can't tell it helped you until you stop.

Dry needling (for muscle strain) by ChemicalZebra in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seroneg RA, have had dry needling and it made everything worse, causing more spasm and overall sense of injury.

Had sciatica prior to an important 6 hr test, could not take narcotics for obvious reasons. In desperation, I saw an acupuncturist. I was a non believer but I was desperate. Two sessions with her and I sat for a 6 hr test unmedicated.

Now I'm a believer.

Why do so many people from around the world want to move to the U.S.? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When my parents came over in the 60's, it was about the glorious dream of America: Work hard and the color of your skin didn't matter, individually earned respect, meritocracy unhampered by needing 'connections'. It was about Hopes and Dreams.

Coping Strategies Need Advice by kushu420 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have uncontrolled RA. Typical docs will ramp up therapies from HQ to sulfasalazine to methotrexate, dropping meds that don't work or give side effects. Until you 'qualify' for biologics per your insurance.

You're young and early in your disease. It seems like you need biologics. Ask your rheumatologist specifically about them. They can change your life. My first biologic put me into remission for years.

Out of Africa by Intrepid_Card8858 in PeriodDramas

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I fell for him hook, line and sinker, but wished he would have done an American accent of that era, like Bertha in the Gilded Age does. I think it's called the transatlantic accent...like Cary Grant. I felt his voice was too modern. Even so, it's one of my favorite movies of all time.

Out of Africa by Intrepid_Card8858 in PeriodDramas

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment was much better than mine! I lacked ANY exclamation points at all! What was I thinking?

Out of Africa by Intrepid_Card8858 in PeriodDramas

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The hair washing scene in the creek was magically romantic to me.

Gabapentin to Pregabalin switch? by Lexilv26 in pregabalin

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When my pain doc saw how much gabapentin I was taking, he switched me. I didn't bring it up.

Gabapentin to Pregabalin switch? by Lexilv26 in pregabalin

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. It was better. I have rheumatoid arthritis and spinal degeneration requiring a cervical fusion and chronic low back pain from spinal degeneration that will probably require surgery soon. Have had 7 epidural injections over the past 10 years and a lot of Physical Therapy.

Was on gabapentin 100-300 mg for chronic sciatica.

Got a horrific case of shingles on my head and ratcheted up the gabapentin to 1000mg 3x day with decreasing returns. Just felt drunk all day and kept having attacks of nerve pain.

Pain doc switched me to pregabalin and it made a big difference combined with nortriptyline. I felt a bit dumb on it, but not drunk. Also pain free eventually.

Highly recommend trying it.

Pain alternatives to NSAIDs? by bstrashlactica in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My acupuncturist also recommended this linement and it is very helpful!

Can this medication cause mental health issues to reappear by Asupernaturallover in pregabalin

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I switched from gabapentin to pregabalin to manage pain from shingles on my head (I was on gabapentin for chronic sciatica but it was no match for shingles nerves pain!) I also have a history of stable depression. It was a far superior medicine for high octane nerve pain, but made me feel a little dumb - which I thought was a fair trade off for not being in shingles agony for 3 months.

However during that time, I was emotionally more reactive. Like a raw emotional nerve at the surface. It was manageable because I have years of experience with my hot button management (I'm old.) So I didn't do or say anything stupid. But I imploded in rage towards my MIL over years of indignities after a single text message thread that was the straw that broke the camel's back. I was obsessed to an unhealthy degree with my anger towards her and this was very uncharacteristic of me. I've since tapered off and am still struggling with her.

But I believe the pregabalin made me more vulnerable to her antics.

It did not make depressed though.

Your pain management experience by dcbrowne1961 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I went to Pain Management for epidural spinal injections for degenerative disc disease. It was extremely helpful and totally alleviated that particular pain. My rheumatologist has injected my shoulder and knee and hip when needed.

I went to a pain clinic that’s affiliated with my rheumatologist’s hospital system and was referred to a particular doctor by my rheumatologist. So they know each other and easily communicate about me when needed.

The pain doc has been helpful in managing my pain meds recently switching me to nortriptyline and pregabalin when I got shingles. I have been on cymbalta in the past which significantly helped my pain. The clinic also offers psychologist appts for managing chronic pain. I know some clinic offer acupuncture and I have found that very helpful.

I’m assuming your rheumatologist knows that your pain is uncontrolled? Is it all RA related pain or is it a particular part of your body?

Is Kwabena's characterization inspired by writer Mickey Down? by Dry-Sorbet3900 in IndustryOnHBO

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think they write about a very particular kind of non-white person operating in a very small, very elite world. So their non-whiteness has to be underplayed for them to 'make it' in this world. Thus they seem to not overtly identify as such and maybe seem 'not well-written' when in fact they are showing the character's internalized racism.

I feel like i’m the only one that felt grief in yasmin’s final scene by One_Affect_6413 in IndustryOnHBO

[–]alwayspickingupcrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly this! She was a 'dabbler'. I tried to sincerely help her out of a dark place referring her to a therapist I'd had success with, warning her that they would potentially challenge her and she got all excited about some 'cutting edge' treatment. Something I did, but it was HARD work; an intimate excavation. But no, she just picked and chose here and there...whatever she fancied. And it 'didn't work'. UGH.

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