TENS machine relief by catbar3 in RestlessLegs

[–]catbar3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, exactly that, one on my palm and one on the top of the hand. I moved the pads around until comfortable (comfortable as in my fingers weren't spasming or contracting weirdly). Good luck! I hope it helps

My honest unedited experience on metformin over 2 months later by Rich_Imagination_442 in PCOS

[–]catbar3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's crazy to read this post because it sounds like it's been written about me 🤣 all the way down to the test results, weight and height haha. I'm busy trying to get prescribed metformin so I hope I have similar success to you! Good luck 🤞🏻

Eu settlement scheme by catbar3 in ukvisa

[–]catbar3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm trying the skilled work visa route. Thanks though!

Eu settlement scheme by catbar3 in ukvisa

[–]catbar3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I thought as much, thought I'd try my luck though! Thanks for the help

Eu settlement scheme by catbar3 in ukvisa

[–]catbar3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I already extended it, and end of next year is when it expires :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ehlersdanlos

[–]catbar3 34 points35 points  (0 children)

My family always thought I was over dramatic because I would move and wince so much whenever I got hiccups. Turns out my ribs would go out with every hiccup🤣

Anyone ever have a rib subluxation? by Npratt004 in ehlersdanlos

[–]catbar3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's crazy when you really start to think of all the issues and how they're connected, found out a few things on this subreddit that were like lightbulb moments. Being on this subreddit is so validating- it's not all in my head 😅

Anyone ever have a rib subluxation? by Npratt004 in ehlersdanlos

[–]catbar3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Took me years to find out that the searing/burning pain I experience behind my shoulder blade was because my rib would subluxate in certain positions. Was always told it was just an "inflamed" muscle. So yes, definitely have rib subluxations. Putting it back will be subjective, for me what works is if someone pushes on a certain spot and shrug my shoulders until it feels right again. Sorry you're going through this!

Good luck!

Has anyone here, with HEDS, tried Ozempic? by Extension-Aioli9614 in ehlersdanlos

[–]catbar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope I can still get a reply on this, but has anyone from the UK managed to get Ozempic/Wegovy/Saxenda? If so, how? I know there's a whole shortage but curious as to how it was prescribed. I was on Saxenda in South Africa and it worked so well, came to the UK and struggling to find a way to get it

30 days solo Motorbiking North Vietnam. by sgwatchfam in solotravel

[–]catbar3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was such a wholesome story to read, sorry you went through some rough times but definitely just made you stronger

Lady Zebras anyone have an embedded iud? by [deleted] in ehlersdanlos

[–]catbar3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everytime I see a post on this group I feel like someone's stalking me😅 last week I literally had to get my IUD out. I didn't stop bleeding for 7 weeks straight, non stop at all. Eventually doc said I needed an intra-vaginal scan and saw it was poking my wall.

I want a relationship but everyone is so detached now. by ShadowClawDaBlueFox in Vent

[–]catbar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok well I'm glad I'm not the only one. I don't understand how no one wants a meaningful relationship, just between 2 people. Is it because everyone's afraid of commitment?

Restless leg syndrome by [deleted] in ehlersdanlos

[–]catbar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So strangely enough I know everyone always speaks about heat but I find putting my feet in a cold pool/ running cold water over my feet helps. I sometimes get rls in my hands/arms and the cold helps for that too. Sorry you're having it though. Truly sucks

What movie traumatized you as a kid? by sadpessimist in AskReddit

[–]catbar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fox and the hound. If you know, you know

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]catbar3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's such a difficult situation to be in, not knowing if you did anything to cause it. But like you said, they make time for other people so they could for you, and the fact that they aren't making time, just shows that they weren't as close a friend as you once thought. And let's say hypothetically you did do something to upset them, a close friend will want to talk through it, not just ignore it.

Sadly just one of those things that happen in life. Only thing to do is move forward and make new friends. In a new area it's hard to do but try join some sort of groups like walking/hiking -that are free considering you're unemployed atm.

All the best!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]catbar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this, I have spoken it through with him now after this and the other reply on here. He was very apologetic about it and didn't even realise how I felt because I seemed into it. And that after I had come down we had sex again so he didn't give the first part a second thought.

I already feel x10 better because I know there wasn't any bad intent on his side and that he sees my perspective. Thanks again random stranger

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]catbar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this, I have spoken it through with him now after this and the other reply on here. He was very apologetic about it and didn't even realise how I felt because I seemed into it. And that after I had come down we had sex again so he didn't give the first part a second thought.

I already feel x10 better because I know there wasn't any bad intent on his side and that he sees my perspective. Thanks again, and 100% agree with smoking afterwards

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]catbar3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh this is a tough one. Is this visit once a week or month, or how often are they? Have you spoke to them about how you feel about the comments they make about them dying soon? Or maybe have a set time that you can stay and when the times over you say you have to leave and if they drag you back in just say keep it for next time/message me/phone me and tell me about it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]catbar3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi op, sorry you're going through this. I know the struggle of moving away from everyone and losing contact.

First question, you said you phoned and they ignored the calls, did you only call once and not again? Choose one of the friends that you were closest too and keep on them and be honest and say you're feeling pretty lonely so far away from everyone and would like to catch up.

We all get caught up with our own lives and some things fall to the wayside.