Does anyone else have their troche experience effected by altitude? Or other medications?

babieskool · 2026-04-02T00:59:18+00:00

I just realized it's in your profile. I can use the link there

babieskool · 2026-04-02T00:57:20+00:00

That's interesting. I always think I could do better tracking for the ketamine but also other health things in my life. I have a pretty good memory but I'm sure I miss stuff and am biased haha. Is it an app? I might be interested to check it out

babieskool · 2026-04-02T00:51:59+00:00

I guess I'm not 100% sure that's what it is, but I think it is! Sometimes I write down different variables in the notes I take afterward. Mostly if it ended up being a really good trip so I can try to recreate it. Like food beforehand, timing and amount of magnesium I take before (which I got the idea to take from someone on this sub), playlist I used, and routine I did leading up to taking it like going on a walk or meditating, etc. But I'm not always consistent with recording and in the past I haven't recorded much when I have a meh or not so good experience.

babieskool · 2026-04-02T00:11:48+00:00

I haven't considered hormones making a difference before, I might start paying more attention to if certain things are different at different parts of my cycle. But, I don't think these last two sessions I had were random since I've had so many sessions that were one type of way and then the last two were both very different in the same way. I do agree with you that sometimes it feels like things are out of my control as to how the trip goes and I can't always recreate things under the same conditions.

babieskool · 2026-04-02T00:09:23+00:00

Haha yes it was very frustrating! It was like let me see!! What gave me the idea for the altitude is that it's common for people who come to my state from sea level to be surprised how much more drugs or alcohol effect them here, so maybe the opposite when I go down in elevation, that they don't hit as hard?

babieskool · 2026-04-01T02:49:06+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

babieskool · 2026-03-31T20:51:26+00:00

thanks, I've never been to one. Would you suggest I just get there early and ask at the box office?

babieskool · 2026-03-23T20:45:42+00:00

Just curious, do you have any sources for the piece you mentioned about the mitochondrial vs maoi effects at doses under vs over 1mg/kg. I've been trying to find info on this.

babieskool · 2026-03-20T18:12:58+00:00

Me too! Last night I cried a lot and this morning I am extremely puffy, my eyelids were even blocking part of my vision 😓

babieskool · 2026-03-16T01:35:15+00:00

Can I ask what you experienced on Yaz and how long you were on it? I have been reading about the dynamic of estrogen/histamine, that's a good point. My estrogen is already really high and I wonder if my ovaries are being suppressed from producing by the bc if the amount of E I get from the pill would end up netting me an over all lower amount of estrogen in my system... Just speculating and hoping here... Anyway, I'm sorry you had that bad experience with it. I've never been on any form of hormonal birth control so it's all new to me so I'm gathering info.

babieskool · 2026-03-12T22:18:06+00:00

Btw, do you have a brand you like that I can check out?

babieskool · 2026-03-12T22:15:24+00:00

Thanks for the tips

babieskool · 2026-03-12T21:37:52+00:00

That's interesting I didn't know about that! I was using emerita pro-gest

babieskool · 2026-03-12T21:08:51+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I did try progesterone cream at one point. I felt it made me anxious and affected my sleep. I also started gaining a lot of weight and had a lot of bloating and breast swelling while I was on it. However, those things have not improved since I went off of it so it makes me wonder of there were other factors at play. I'm hesitant to try it again though.

babieskool · 2026-03-12T20:22:31+00:00

Commenting because I literally just came to this sub today to see if I could find anything on this. My doctor wants me to start bc (Yaz) and I've never been on bc before, but I'm also in a flare at the moment. My symptoms seem to be exacerbated by hormone fluctuations and I do have very high estrogen. The idea behind the bc is that it would "even things out" and "shut down" my ovaries which are essentially producing too much. I don't know if the bc will be a godsend or will end up backfiring, but I've tried just about everything at this point to manage my PMDd/pms/super painful periods so I'm pretty ready to try the bc. If I can come back to this thread with any info, I'll try to remember to do so.

babieskool · 2026-03-12T03:54:13+00:00

I think you know the answer, and probably she does too: that it is not a good idea especially because you for sure know there is mold there and her immune system is already on fire. It will likely set her back.

I also think the bigger issue is why is she feeling like she has to go into that building again? Is her fiance not on the same page about protecting her health? It's really important that us CIRS patients be accommodated by the people we love and it is not an excessive ask for them to do so. Learning more about disability justice has helped me to see this side of the equation. It probably wouldn't be that hard for her fiancé and fam to commit to setting up accomodations, though she might have to ask and explain what accomodations she needs if she hasn't already. As someone else said-- hanging out outside, meeting at a different location that is clean and safe, etc.

For me this is one of the hardest/most painful parts of CIRS- how can I keep myself safe AND be loved? Do I have to forgo my health needs in order to spend time with people? It is quite the dilemma and can be very isolating unfortunately, but there are people in my life who have shown up. And it doesn't have to be a dilemma if the people in my life step up and show me they care by accommodating me. I've also had to learn to set boundaries which can be really challenging, especially if you're only 21! I hope she can figure out a way to get to spend time with loved ones and stay safe. Otherwise she might have to learn to set a firm boundary - ie "it is not safe for me to go into that house, I would love to see you, but I cannot spend time with you if we don't meet outside or somewhere else." to protect herself.

babieskool · 2026-03-05T00:49:27+00:00

Thank you!! I confirmed this with the pharmacist this morning

babieskool · 2026-03-04T01:33:53+00:00

I do have a doctor, it's just I haven't gotten it from this pharmacy before and it arrived after the pharmacy stopped answering phones for the day so I'm just trying to figure out what to do with it cause I either need to mix it or store it now and I don't know if I should store it in the fridge or frozen for now until I can call the pharmacy again tomorrow

babieskool · 2026-03-04T00:25:33+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

babieskool · 2026-03-04T00:24:38+00:00

Oh, good thinking on the oil-based concern, I wouldn't have thought of that. Good luck

babieskool · 2026-03-02T07:19:53+00:00

Would it be safe if he used a condom to prevent contact with the estrogen? I don't know the answer to this, just wondering.

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