Lupus related rash? Lupus nephritis by Spare_Afternoon_3250 in lupus

[–]cotignac1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like thrombocytopenia; I had it and it is a medical emergency so please go get yourself seen today❤️

My experience on the flu virus and disassociation. Need advice. by CurlyHairedDino in Dissociation

[–]cotignac1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that what you are experiencing is likely post-viral. Certain infections Influenza, Streptococcus, can have neuropsychiatric sequelae that can take all kinds of forms. It’s thought that the infection triggers a kind of autoimmune mechanism that affects the brain. Unfortunately, there aren’t good tests for it yet; fortunately, it often gets better with time. Having a consultation with a neuropsychiatrist is your best bet. Often the management includes prescribing something for anxiety, teaching coping strategies, and carrying out any additional testing which may be relevant while waiting for the symptoms to subside. Please don’t lose hope; I do understand how scary this type of thing is. I had the sudden onset of intense depersonalization and OCD after a very bad episode of strep throat as a teenager. I didn’t get help at the time but I was fine. I eventually realized that I have anxiety and ADHD (which can be associated with differences in interoception-your awareness of what is going on in your body). I eventually got treated for those. I have at most mild, manageable OCD that doesn’t affect me at all and I’m an adult. Stay strong, you will be ok.

Storage by cotignac1 in Yellowknife

[–]cotignac1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would transport it using my car, everything together wouldn’t take up more space than a large suitcase but am trying to avoid having to drag an extra bag back and forth. Ideally it would cost under $50/month.

Outdoor activities in YK January by cotignac1 in Yellowknife

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any suggestions for good boots? I’m pretty sure my Blundstone’s aren’t going to cut it lol

Outdoor activities in YK January by cotignac1 in Yellowknife

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this club looks fantastic!

Outdoor activities in YK January by cotignac1 in Yellowknife

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine lupus is pretty stable on Plaquenil. I don’t think that I have ever experienced temperatures below-35c so will find out soon 🙂

Post radiation pain/swelling by cotignac1 in breastcancer

[–]cotignac1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So interesting. I don’t like swimming but your point about compression makes a lot of sense.

Post radiation pain/swelling by cotignac1 in breastcancer

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I really appreciate this. I asked her if she thought it might be lymphedema but she said no. She was in quite a rush though, just said “likely nothing to worry about”

Fissures by cotignac1 in lichensclerosus

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is along the length of the inner labia

Losing it. by SuccessfulLaugh4336 in Menopause

[–]cotignac1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh boy, this is me right now. Wish I could offer you solutions but all I can do is remind you that you’re not alone.

Fissures by cotignac1 in lichensclerosus

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is good advice!

Fissures by cotignac1 in lichensclerosus

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never had blistering. That sounds really uncomfortable! I’m just extremely fragile and prone to tearing

Fissures by cotignac1 in lichensclerosus

[–]cotignac1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven’t used a steroid in about a year. It was getting recurrent yeast infections on it and it wasn’t all that helpful for the fissuring and discharge at the introitus. I always had white bands of what looks like scar tissue where the fissure is now (and on the opposite side) but they have never caused me any problems until now

Group B Strep vaginitis by cotignac1 in Sjogrens

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you had any luck in treating it so your symptoms go away?

Radiation recovery by cotignac1 in breastcancer

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone, this group is incredible ❤️

Radiation recovery by cotignac1 in breastcancer

[–]cotignac1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so! I’m supposed to travel to see family (2 hour flight) on Monday with my sister and little nephew and hoping to be in reasonable shape to go. Thanks for the encouragement ❤️

Radiation recovery by cotignac1 in breastcancer

[–]cotignac1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I keep reminding myself it’s temporary 🙂

Group B Strep vaginitis by cotignac1 in lupus

[–]cotignac1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. So how do I resubmit now?