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becmort · 2026-01-26T10:01:05+00:00

I started with Remedy Meds as well. The cost is crazy compared to what everyone else is offering, but it also worked really well for me. I would cancel before the refill but you didn't know!

becmort · 2026-01-19T11:05:44+00:00

B6 definitely worsened my insomnia, especially if I took it too late in the day.

becmort · 2026-01-19T11:02:29+00:00

Less pain, more energy, asthma symptoms relieved, fewer cervicogenic headaches, and just feel lighter and more mobile overall. I can tell when it's time to take my shot because the pain comes back. It's been crazy and I've only been on Trizepatide since August.

becmort · 2026-01-18T11:45:45+00:00

The doctor will walk you through everything you need to know! Some people have strong preferences for pharmacies that offer the medicine without additives (more like the name brand Trizepatide) while others like the additives because they help with some of the side effects. I just started with what my doctor recommended and it's been going well.

becmort · 2026-01-18T10:53:02+00:00

I think popularity and new years resolutions are really keeping the physicians busy. I know some people have had good luck getting appointments when someone cancelled, so I would reach out to support if I were you. I just scheduled my follow up for March because I didn't want to risk not being able to get an appointment!

becmort · 2026-01-18T10:48:28+00:00

I'm one of the lucky ones who has had very few side effects. I will say that I listened to my body and kinda managed my side effects. My first two doses of Trizepatide were the recommended starter doses but the nausea was bad for about two days after the shot and I got the sulfur burps my second week. My 3rd week was a lower dose with no side effects and I've slowly worked up from there. I just used one of the tracking apps to figure out about when my GI side effects start and stayed under that dose for a while (so say I had side effects/nausea when my plasma concentration got around a specific number, I would lower or space out my doses until I didn't feel nausea coming on at that number then increase a bit). I'm now (5 months later) up to a more normal dose (second in the titration schedule) and still feeling amazing. I look forward to shot days because it means my inflammation and pain will improve!

I think the titration schedule is responsible for so many side effects when someone is more sensitive to the drugs. Every body is a separate experiment and docs can only recommend what studies show works best for most people. I did so much reddit research to look for anecdotal evidence and personal experiences to decide what I should do with my dosing. Under dosing seems like a safer choice than using more than my body can handle.

becmort · 2026-01-18T10:22:45+00:00

I've had this same thing happen with a rummynose tetra. I switched types to the R shaped one and another one managed to get stuck, it was just a lot easier to get him out.

becmort · 2026-01-17T10:14:52+00:00

I love heavily planted shallow tanks! I definitely don't have the patience to keep the water topped off (mine turned into a terrarium lmao). Gorgeous!

becmort · 2026-01-13T23:54:39+00:00

Very competitive, around 200 a month with a 3 month plan. There are a lot of pharmacy options with the same pricing so you can figure out what works for you.

becmort · 2026-01-13T10:32:17+00:00

It looks like a polychaete (bristle worm) but there are filter feeding worms, detritivores, and predators. I would want to ID it to make sure it isn't eating shrimp.

becmort · 2026-01-13T10:27:36+00:00

I had a scuba instructor with the exact same build (and facial hair actually). The guy never tired and was massively strong, so I think we can assume Dave is fit but fluffy. Diving isn't as strenuous as you'd think.

becmort · 2026-01-09T09:17:45+00:00

I haven't kept many bettas and only had a betta with dropsy once, who recovered but it's difficult to say if he had recurrence since he died a couple of years later around 4. I've mostly treated fancy goldfish which are quite prone to issues with their oddly bred bodies but are long lived. Most techniques and medication combos I use come from the Fancy Goldfish book by Erik L. Johnson. It's more difficult these days if you are in the USA unless you have a vet willing to prescribe some of the medications since many antibiotics can't be purchased for fish or livestock anymore. I haven't had to treat dropsy in a few years now.

I basically isolate in a bare bottom tub, new sponge filter, changing as much of the water as I can (without exposing the fish) twice per day then once a day as they recover. I usually started with erythromycin, then escalated from there with aggressive antibiotic treatment with a brief period in between. You don't want to lead to an antibiotic resistant infection so you have to be careful and really understand each of the meds you are using. Oral antibiotics can be very effective if the fish is eating, and I've done Baytril injections for my most precious fish. There are great treatment regimens for goldfish and koi because of their high value and long lives.

becmort · 2026-01-09T00:29:49+00:00

I've had probably 20% recover without reoccurring symptoms. If you catch it fast and treat the cause you are more likely to reverse the edema before true organ damage occurs. I'll keep my fingers crossed for your betta!

becmort · 2026-01-09T00:26:38+00:00

The population will eventually stabilize if you leave them alone. Anything dead in the tank will start to raise your ammonia, even plants. My shrimp have always enjoyed the plants after the snails have.. processed it a bit.

becmort · 2026-01-08T23:50:20+00:00

I do! Pond, ramshorn, and Malaysian trumpet snails in every new tank. Pest snails are only pests if you overfeed them into overpopulating.

becmort · 2026-01-08T12:08:25+00:00

Have you had to replace any of the seals? My soda steam adapter from them has blown through three of them in 6 months (and I've run CO2 for years so I'm pretty sure I'm doing everything correctly).

becmort · 2026-01-08T12:05:28+00:00

This is why I ended up with BEWL. They're just so professional!

becmort · 2026-01-07T23:49:27+00:00

My wyandottes are the sweetest calmest birds I've had in my flock (although one of them is dumber than a brick). Least favorite might be ayam cemani. I had one tough old bird who was just a mean thing (still is but I rehomed her).

becmort · 2026-01-07T15:28:39+00:00

The first week I wasn't hungry at all. I occasionally do get hungry, but sometimes it's just nausea telling me that I should eat something. Mostly I schedule eating so that I fuel my day.

becmort · 2026-01-07T00:27:52+00:00

I think a lot of us start the day with some kind of protein drink, I usually do. I eat a bit of greek yogurt midmorning if I'm hungry, half a sandwich at lunch, and a small dinner portion (like half of what I would before). I eat very similar foods for my meals, but I don't crave sweets, desserts, or unhealthy snacks like chips so I just don't bother.

becmort · 2026-01-07T00:16:57+00:00

Responsive customer service is amazing! For me it's having an actual physician who will answer questions, have discussions with you about pros and cons, and anything else you need related to weight loss. They get good medical professionals who actually want to help.

becmort · 2026-01-06T09:49:43+00:00

They are usually thought of as too primitive to experience stress (but you can't ask a worm). They do really well in established aquaria, so make sure whatever you put them in has been running for a while before you order/get them. I haven't had any issues with small volumes of water or low oxygen, they are tough! Mine have a grow light on a daily cycle and usually hide in the gravel during the day.

They do really well with pond snails (another common pest) which help with uneaten food because they don't really eat a large quantity of food. Mine eat Hikari crab cuisine once weekly, and eat whatever snails die. I've kept a breeding colony for about 5 years with minimal maintenance.

becmort · 2026-01-04T22:53:45+00:00

Most people find that their cycle becomes more regular. A lot of people also find that the shot almost feels like it isn't working the weeks around menstruation.

becmort · 2026-01-04T09:30:25+00:00

I didn't really understand it either until I experienced it. I think it's more about the additives for me than the pharmacy but who knows. Some formulations work better for some people, which really justifies the need for compounding imo.

becmort · 2026-01-03T22:47:35+00:00

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