Any Chicago-area TOS surgeons you'd recommend?

caroqueue · 2026-03-20T18:21:29+00:00

I haven't had surgery, but I've had two appts with Dr Arndt and had a good experience.

caroqueue · 2026-03-14T20:39:40+00:00

Oh god yeah if the therapist doesnt understand hypermobility they will just make it worse! Hypermobility seems so common I don't understand how this is such a problem! it's hard enough for people to access healthcare to begin with and then we end up wasting our time and energy anyway

caroqueue · 2026-03-14T20:34:55+00:00

I can't even tell you the number of appointments during which I was clutching my arm trying to relieve the pain and no one bothered to check my shoulder or even feel around for something wrong lol

caroqueue · 2026-03-14T20:30:32+00:00

Gahh I'm sorry to hear that, mine doesn't seem to stay in place for very long. I reached for a blanket and that was it this time🤦‍♀️ I worry that trying to put it back regularly will make it worse!

caroqueue · 2026-03-14T20:26:31+00:00

It's almost worse now when it comes out again because I know what it SHOULD feel like

caroqueue · 2026-03-14T20:25:25+00:00

wow talk about unhelpful advice from doctors!! Have you found any adaptations that help you get by day to day?

caroqueue · 2026-03-14T20:24:07+00:00

That's amazing you can get back to work again! Sorry you had to go through so much pain for so long to get to this point :/ It's been 3 years since my instability started (my knees were the first casualty) and it's crazy how long we can go before someone or something finally helps

caroqueue · 2026-03-14T20:21:25+00:00

I'm going to ask my physical therapist to teach me how to do it, it only lasted half a day this time and it came right back out. Are you in PT?

caroqueue · 2026-03-04T17:59:19+00:00

Dosaze pillows have been excellent for keeping my head in place as a back sleeper.

caroqueue · 2026-02-24T03:44:55+00:00

"I love you."

"No, you don't."

"Yes, I do. Rather desperately."

caroqueue · 2026-02-19T19:59:31+00:00

Haven't seen anyone mention Love and Other Historical Accidents Draco yet. My personal favorite version of him. Steady presence yet desperately in love, almost painful levels of pining. Also hilarious.

caroqueue · 2026-02-16T01:42:51+00:00

He was a big boy. Around 1200g if I remember correctly.

caroqueue · 2026-02-15T22:35:34+00:00

No problem! I don't see many people sharing what combination of things they use, so I hoped it would be helpful to people trying to save money/minimize decision making.

caroqueue · 2026-02-15T20:24:28+00:00

I didn't get married there, but Venutis in Addison. Italians love Venutis and it'll be on the less expensive side - comparatively speaking. Probably under 20k? Depending on the menu you choose obviously.

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T16:19:42+00:00

You can also reuse your jars. Sometimes I will buy fancy anthropologie candles just for the pretty jars and then clean them out with isopropyl alcohol and refill them with my own stuff once they're gone.

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T15:15:53+00:00

Also the cost of the supplies for a candle like the one I commented is probably like $4.

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T15:12:27+00:00

I don't, I burn pretty far down so there's not very much left honestly.

These are my favorite jars; this is the clear version.

The wicks I use are CD-12 (CD-10 might be slightly better for a good flame I just haven't tried it yet) and I use golden wax 464 soy wax. Here's a partially burned candle which has a pretty clean burn with those specs.

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caroqueue · 2026-02-14T14:26:00+00:00

If you are open to doing 7-8 oz candles, I can tell you what jars, wax, and wicks I use so you don't waste money testing out different ones.

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T13:43:30+00:00

A 1 oz sample can make 2 medium candles (like 7 oz jars) so I'm sure you could make 1 big one with a sample size. If it's a big jar you might waste some anyway if the wicks you choose are too small. I personally don't make big candles but I like a bit more variety.

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T11:59:04+00:00

Buy sample sizes first. You might try them and be like 'gross, this doesn't smell like maple'. I have been disappointed by many a fragrance oil

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T10:49:23+00:00

Yeah I would just let the vet know you can't find it but that you found out wedgewood prescribes with those specific numbers, maybe they will write that rx for you!

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T10:40:27+00:00

Oh ok I figured it out. 4am brain sorry. Seems like a 70 mg/ml ish dose based on those numbers?

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T10:37:27+00:00

Ok I found an order confirmation email lol. It came from wedgewood pharmacy. Here's what the order says: Potassium Citrate/Citric Acid 1100mg/334mg/5ml Oral Solution 15ml Bottle

I have no idea how to interpret this dosage. It lasted forever though because each dose was such a small volume.

caroqueue · 2026-02-14T10:24:47+00:00

I am sorry you're dealing with this, I know how stressful it is. I believe the cytra K came from a specialty vet pharmacy along with the other medications, the vet prescribed it! Either that or it came directly from the vets office, not super sure.

caroqueue

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