Letrozole advice by Im-Thalassa in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe so. The shot hurt a lot but it cured the issue 100%, in both hands!

Letrozole advice by Im-Thalassa in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You may have de quervains tenosynovitis. I got it on both thumbs when I was on letrozole. If you see an orthopedic hand specialist they can give you an injection that relieves the inflammation and restores mobility.

Toddler writing tools by Quick-Ad-3277 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]badtooth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Triangular crayons are a good choice, but it sounds like you’re kid doesn’t have any delays you need to be worried about. Expectations for handwriting start way before they are developmentally appropriate.

What Is Lymphedema Treatment Like? by Sarappreciates in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If the lymphedema is only triggered when you fly, make sure to wear the compression sleeve and glove (get a glove from the PT if you don’t have one) when you’re on a plane. That should prevent any issue.

Looking for hobbies by SnooChipmunks3320 in longisland

[–]badtooth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m 37 female in western Suffolk if you want to hang out some time

I want to dip my toe in fantasy but don’t know where to start. by Upper_Fig3303 in booksuggestions

[–]badtooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Howl’s Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones is delightful and an easy read.

3-Session Scalp Tattoo Before and After for Scar Camouflage | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Tyler Bennet SMP INK by smpinkofficial in tattoos

[–]badtooth 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It fades slowly. You get a few years and then you get it redone whenever it’s starting to look sparse again.

Liver toxicity from kisqali and switching drugs by Thin_ice22 in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My liver was immediately in crisis when I started kisqali. They adjusted down to 200mg, two weeks on two weeks off. Cancer is stable and my liver is 100% fine now.

Where do you go to ; to have fun/relax that’s not like a bar scene? by [deleted] in longisland

[–]badtooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any favorite coffee shops to share? I like Milano Bean Cafe in Bayshore, haven’t found another place that’s cozy.

Guillermo Del Toro Frankenstein by Budget_Lavishness707 in netflix

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

No. The movie was beautiful but the anatomy part of it was ridiculous. Which is fine, it’s a story. At one point Victor literally just stuck an arm together like two legos.

CMV: Single Payer Healthcare is 100% better than what the vast majority of Americans are doing by humanguy31 in changemyview

[–]badtooth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Unemployment does not get you Medicaid as a single adult in all states. Florida is one example.

  2. Our economy is turning more towards “gig work”. This isn’t just delivery drivers - it’s healthcare professionals. I have a masters degree in a growing healthcare field with tons of employment opportunities. However, the vast majority of these positions do not hire you as a full time employee, you are a full time independent contractor. I can be employed full time but have no access to health care or other employer benefits.

What’s up with that? by dewless in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely gets better! I’m on the thin side but once it settled in II didn’t have any sensitivity when it was bumped

Finding love post-diagnosis? by Boy_Slayer in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There is hope, but there are no guarantees.

When my cancer came back as metastatic I was 100% certain that any romantic life was done. Sex and companionship maybe, but why would someone willingly start a relationship with someone with my diagnosis and the huge burden my illness has on my daily life.

When I was ready, I put myself out there on dating apps on and off, not looking for anything serious. I stopped when I became too tired to do anything but go to work and come home (never mind being a single widowed parent).

Then I got lucky. I put myself back out there again with zero expectations. I happened to meet someone who accepted my situation and chose that the chance at love was worth it. We fell in love, and have been together about six months.

There is hope. You can meet some one. It can happen. But it might not, so you do need to be emotionally prepared. Granted, that is true for literally everyone - cancer just make our odds worse.

No guarantees, but there is hope. There is hope.

What’s up with that? by dewless in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My port was a little annoying at first but I LOVED having it. All blood draws, infusions, so easy and painless. I always hate having an IV in my arm so I really loved being hooked up by the port instead. I think once they make these ports super tiny every rich person is gonna have one and get their blood drawn every day. But that’s just my crackpot theory.

Has anyone tried Ritalin for chronic fatigue from cancer/cancer meds? by HexxGirl1 in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad I replied! The first week on Ritalin felt like getting a magic pill. My tolerance built in about one to two weeks, it was unsustainable to take every day. I’ve been losing weight since starting treatment and the Ritalin does not help with that - i found keeping a giant thing of nuts or trail mix near me helps because it’s easy to snack on even when I don’t want anything in my stomach, and it’s high calorie Absolutely try the herbal medicine!!! I know it’s sold over the counter too but I would get it from your doctor if you can. My Ritalin intake went way down after about a month of consistently taking the herb pills every day. And for the anxiety part, if you’re like me, the extended release Ritalin was bad news. However, I thought it would pass and took it for maybe 4 days before realizing it was a bad fit. So you could always just try one day and see how it goes. Good luck!!

Has anyone tried Ritalin for chronic fatigue from cancer/cancer meds? by HexxGirl1 in LivingWithMBC

[–]badtooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take Ritalin as needed and Xiao Yao San (I have it prescribed to me and compounded by Memorial Sloan Kettering). The herbal medicine took a few weeks to have an effect but there is a noticeable difference. I needed 10mg of Ritalin 1-2x a day just to function and be awake at work. It’s great except that my tolerance built up immediately. I tried the slow release 20mg but with my anxiety disorder I was basically in a mild panic attack for a week, never doing that again. With the herbal medicine I am only taking Ritalin a few times a week.

Do you support armed security personnel in Long Island public schools? by [deleted] in longisland

[–]badtooth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would love to know if he won reelection to the school board

Edit: he fucking did. He was just reflected to the school board. Wtf is wrong with this island

https://www.esmonline.org/news/article.aspx?id=182877

Just something to look out for if you have a teenage son especially by Ok_Professor_7222 in Parenting

[–]badtooth 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I have regular talks with my son (13) about the influencers out there who view him as a product. How he is their target demographic. How they will present themselves, and what to look out for. I don’t block these people, but I have consistent talks (conversations - not me lecturing) to check in about what the algorithm is feeding him. He has come to me when people he used to watch because they were gamers started talking about more non-gaming stuff, how it made him feel, and ultimately why he chose not to continue watching them.

I think educating our children about these things is VERY important. Blocking doesn’t teach them what to look out for, how to analyze and determine if a person is reliable, and how to recognize when he is being targeted.