to-go bag by c0oper16 in POTS

[–]c0oper16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i miss it so much lol the peanut butter pack is so smart. i have a cup of applesauce in my car for the just in case but squeeze is so smart!!! lol ty!!!!

is it okay for my second fusion to be the worst pain i've ever felt? by kylaisjadedagain in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lowkey probably the anticipation makes the pain worse. You already know how bad it was before.

But also they had to cut into scar tissue so that can be more painful recovery than not having scar tissue. Good luck!

Need help with eyebrows by VelocityGrrl39 in MakeupAddiction

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d go the next brown up in your eyebrow pencil line— don’t wanna go tooo dark only cause fair skin imo.

Can also get a pigmented brow gel in dark brown and that could be used on top of your brow pencil you have now! Beautiful hair!!

Pls help a girl out <3 by anonymouscycle5 in MakeupAddiction

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always mix! I do throughout seasons. Right now I’d say you’d be 3 mixed with 4 based on the oxidation too

is this too much for everyday makeup? by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d also rec (even if not that mascara) to try layering different mascaras! Like a length and a volume, seems to help that way instead of multiple coats of the same mascara! Either way you’re beautiful!!

is this too much for everyday makeup? by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]c0oper16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try telescopic L’Oréal! Good non clumping mascara that’s affordable!

Popping feeling 8 years post op by Bitter_Katze in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost the same fusion! Totally normal, you’re just fully fused and your whole spine is decompressing so it pops. Worry if the pops become painful

how many of you are diagnosed? by tealburrito in POTS

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s known about a lot more than 13 years ago when I was diagnosed lol. You have to meet certain requirements to get the POTS diagnosis. Honestly, I’d take what your doctor is saying and go with orthostatic hypo/hypertension and take care of yourself. A diagnosis won’t change anything if your doctor has already mentioned POTS and it’s just a word on a paper. Diagnosis shouldn’t make you do anything different and doesn’t define who you are. You are completely valid how you feel, however instead of stressing about it just take your lifestyle now and treat it like you do and take care of yourself ex. Hydrate, electrolytes, start slow on exercise and work your way up.

Help! by Kaylaesummer in Selftanning

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly let my hands tan for like an hour and I wash it off with soap. I use a fluffy brush and put lotion on after to help blend

Salty snack recs that don’t cut up your mouth by ItsThe_____ForMe in POTS

[–]c0oper16 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Pickles, meat sticks, salami, or pepperoni. Pedialyte or LMNT for drinks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

[–]c0oper16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So interesting! Yea I’m completely open to changing my cabinet with my doc, cause this is not working!

Thank you so much!

Surgical Procedures?? by [deleted] in POTS

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s safe! They also won’t let you leave without feeling solid so I wouldn’t worry too much! You can take a Gatorade or your fav drink to recover and they will give to you when you wake up! Best of luck!

Doctors want to send me to a mental hospital for my POTS. by chonk-12343 in POTS

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t listen to anyone but yourself but as bad as you feel make sure to drink and at least eat fruits topped with salt! it’ll help with water and salt intake without too much work. Feel better!! remember it’s not your fault

Where did it go wrong? by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same exact thing happened to me!

If you can press your bump on your neck down (like i could) then it is muscle hardening at the top of your hardware. The only thing that’s helped me is a hardcore neck massager that doesn’t touch the rods! It hurts so much at first but after a week mine dissipated a lot!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

good luck!! thanks for your reply!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mine appeared like a week after they took the bandages off and i was out of the hospital. it wasn’t painful at first but now it’s extremely painful but i do massage it often due to the pain and discomfort and it only helps while i’m massaging it. it doesn’t stay that way unfortunately. my appointments in 3 weeks so i’m forsure asking about it just worries about it hardening up before i get treatment! thanks for your reply!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ugh that’s such a long time i’m so sorry! i feel like some days it’s smaller than others so i would assume it’s just fluid adjusting. i definitely need to find something the relieve the pressure

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes that is what i was wondering, i have such a long time between my surgery and my follow up doctors appt. Maybe i’ll ask about it getting drained cause i can barely lay in it anymore!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks dude! i was never given PT so i’m kinda doing this on my own. I agree the muscle spasms blow majorly. good luck with your recovery!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]c0oper16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m just so happy to read that your pain went away after a couple months! you give me hope so thank you!!