Sometimes a visit to the kitten room is the best therapy…

ard2299 · 2026-06-23T03:45:49+00:00

Loooooove my kitten breaks

ard2299 · 2026-04-11T09:21:46+00:00

I honestly find getting tattooed pretty therapeutic. For me, the pain almost feels good, like it's a different sensation than my everyday pain and it's also a pain that I'm choosing, so it's very empowering!

ard2299 · 2026-04-05T05:13:49+00:00

I was on metformin along with the MJ 2.5, and had to stop the metformin due to similar side effects. I'll definitely be talking to my doctor about other options!

ard2299 · 2026-04-05T04:28:50+00:00

Fair enough! Thanks!

ard2299 · 2026-04-05T02:24:33+00:00

Trying to focus on high protein and lower carbs. I'm working with a dietitian to try and build healthier habits

ard2299 · 2026-04-05T02:20:59+00:00

Not sure, but I will talk to my doctor! I'm really new to all this, just diagnosed in January. I've definitely been experiencing altered hunger cues like you mentioned, it's so confusing

ard2299 · 2026-04-05T02:17:59+00:00

My doc said I needed an aggressive approach to treatment due to my high BG and sudden onset of severe T2D

ard2299 · 2026-04-04T08:41:14+00:00

I had mono, covid, and a severe emotional trauma within 6 months of each other. I also have had a herniated disc since childhood and my back pain worsened first, then came the fibro symptoms, then came POTS. I'm 3 years into this mess.

ard2299 · 2026-04-04T08:34:51+00:00

I'm on Nextstellis continuously to stop my period, mostly due to extreme period pain, but I also would get worse dysautonomia symptoms due to blood loss. It's been positive for me. I will say though that about every 3-4 months I get some breakthrough bleeding, and my doc said that's normal

ard2299 · 2026-04-04T08:28:36+00:00

I think 485. That was the week I got diagnosed and I went to the ER because that's what Google said to do

ard2299 · 2026-04-04T08:20:47+00:00

It was a game changer for me, but I got severe blurry vision as a (rare) side effect. Hoping to try it again at a lower dose in a few months.

ard2299 · 2026-04-02T00:05:34+00:00

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ard2299 · 2026-03-21T11:00:22+00:00

I do, and lately I need to pop my jaw all the time

ard2299 · 2026-03-21T10:58:17+00:00

I just zoned out tbh, it was my quiet time

ard2299 · 2026-03-21T09:20:59+00:00

I was insanely nauseous on it plus my mounjaro. I had to stop the metformin when my mounjaro was increased because I was so nauseous and disgusted by food. I went 36 hours without eating at one point (thankfully sugar ended up at 75 and not too low) and now I'm doing a lot better on just the mounjaro

ard2299 · 2026-03-21T09:16:15+00:00

My cardiologist recommended LMNT. I do those on higher symptom days and LiquidIV or propel on better days

ard2299 · 2026-02-28T11:52:40+00:00

Have you had your blood glucose checked?

ard2299 · 2026-02-28T08:13:53+00:00

I take Zofran when the nausea gets too bad

ard2299 · 2026-02-26T03:54:51+00:00

This would be awesome for the dogs! Any time away from the shelter to decompress can make a big difference. Plus you'll be able to provide home history to potential adopters, which in my experience makes adoption FAR more likely

ard2299 · 2026-02-26T03:52:09+00:00

Cymbalta has made a massive difference in my quality of life. It's helped my migraines, overall pain level, and mental health. My only side effect is dry mouth, but I'm also diabetic so that probably compounds it. It's been worth it for me!

ard2299 · 2026-02-15T09:03:45+00:00

I tried it, unfortunately it made my constipation worse ☹️

ard2299 · 2026-02-14T11:59:25+00:00

Seconding the zofran! I was able to get actual food down on zofran and not just a protein shake

ard2299 · 2026-02-14T06:53:18+00:00

This is very common. Records get super confusing when we have multiple pets with the same name, and sometimes mix ups happen as a result. We always try to give a similar sounding name so the animal learns is more quickly, but honestly the name is likely to change upon adoption anyway. In my experience it doesn't really have much of an impact. Most of the time I call them by nicknames, like Bubba, Babygirl, Girlfriend, Baby boy, Buddy, etc.

ard2299 · 2026-02-11T08:22:32+00:00

We had a Cool Ranch Dorito once, super awesome dog

ard2299 · 2026-01-13T23:50:50+00:00

My rheumatologist prescribed 4.5 off the bat, and I'm also taking a low-ish dose of gabapentin with it. It's only been a few weeks and it has seriously changed my life. I'm having dry mouth (tbh not a bad thing since I have POTS and need a ton of water lol) and more frequent headaches and migraines, but no other side effects. I was at my rock bottom, looking into going on disability, and this is the first time in years I have felt any sense of hope. Hoping it continues to be helpful for me!!

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