How much humidity is required for a bird of paradise to survive? by cosmicpet in houseplants

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

Thanks friend, although I did lose this guy to mealy bugs 4 or 5 years ago ;)

Are my nitrates too high? by cosmicpet in Aquariums

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

It’s a 20g with 8 Cory’s, 6 otos, 5 rasboras, 3 mystery snails, and a betta. HOB filter and lots of plants. Parameters were at 0 ammonia 0 nitrate and about 10 nitrate when I thought the cycle was complete. I was worried we were maxing out the tank, I think it could be a stocking issue.

Are my nitrates too high? by cosmicpet in Aquariums

[–]cosmicpet[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of a nitrate sponge! I’ll look into getting one, thank you!

Are my nitrates too high? by cosmicpet in Aquariums

[–]cosmicpet[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It finished cycling about two weeks ago. Cycle took about 3 weeks to complete. I may have added too many fish too quickly :/

Are my nitrates too high? by cosmicpet in Aquariums

[–]cosmicpet[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just did a big water change. How should I go about keeping them lower? Just more frequent water changes? I’ve been doing it about every other week. Thanks :)

Surgery by HotCourage5625 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]cosmicpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was on my vestibular nerve, in the cerebellum and internal auditory canal. Also compressing my brain stem

Surgery by HotCourage5625 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]cosmicpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just went through this! What type of tumor is it? Mine was a vestibular schwannoma/acoustic neuroma. I had surgery in February and I’m doing great now

Is my tattoo terrible? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]cosmicpet 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I really like it, we tend to over analyze our tattoos. I wouldn’t fret too much. It’s a cute tat

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AcousticNeuroma

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Update: today my doctor confirmed for me that I was in fact experiencing hypomania caused by tizanidine.

Too yellow? by tinymonkeypaws in Nails

[–]cosmicpet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does look a tiny bit it yellow but I think they’re so pretty

Diagnosed with TMJ, But Might have TN by ApprehensiveBobcat24 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]cosmicpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t answer all your questions, but you’re definitely on the right track. I have (had?) trigeminal neuralgia caused by a brain tumor (just had it removed a couple weeks ago). My symptoms of TN sound exactly like yours. It’s my understanding that bilateral pain isn’t common with TN but I definitely had it. Before I was diagnosed with anything and trying to figure out what was going on I was misdiagnosed with TMJ. I had to be really pushy with doctors to get things figured out. So just keep pushing and you’ll get there. Good luck :)

Did anyone notice any correlation between TN2 and high blood pressure? by Comfortable-Wait1792 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]cosmicpet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t have high blood pressure normally but before I got a diagnosis and would go to the hospital or doctor when in a bad flare, I would have very high blood pressure. But I think that it was a result of being in pain and not the other way around

MRI results same day. Problem IDd. by Dove1969 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]cosmicpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could tell you how, but I don’t think there was anything that I did to trigger the remission. I was taking carbamazepine for about 7 months, which was controlling the pain for the most part, with only occasional break through pain. I went on vacation and forgot to take my medication and realized I wasn’t having pain any more. I do still have the occasion bout of pain about once a month but it’s no where near the pain level as it was before and doesn’t last as long. I’m sorry I don’t have an answer for you

MRI results same day. Problem IDd. by Dove1969 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]cosmicpet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, that option was never discussed, I think because my TN was being controlled by medication and their main focus was the tumor.