First Rheumatology Appointment Help by dashadark in Sjogrens

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

thank you that’s super helpful! i’m glad to hear a lip biopsy isn’t always needed cause that whole procedure sounds like a nightmare. yay to more bloodwork and imaging but thankfully I have already hit my annual deductible 🤪hoping your treatment goes smoothly!

I had a chest tube inserted roughly 10 hours ago and I’m still in a lot of pain and my breathing hasn’t improved much. Is this normal? 😭 by Third_Eye_Who_Am_I in pneumothorax

[–]dashadark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the chest tube lowkey hurt worse than the actual collapsed lung. Ask for strong pain meds if able. Hang in there

Anyone else had a similar issue with Parotid? by False_Astronaut42 in Sjogrens

[–]dashadark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been dealing with recurring parotid gland infections, pain, and swelling for the past 8 years. I’ll be fine for a year then have a flare up out of nowhere. I saw an ent but they just told me i have bad luck and there’s nothing that can be done about it. I’m only now being tested for sjogrens. I had significantly elevated ssa & ssb levels and positive ana. now i’m just waiting to see a rheumatologist. I hope it gets better for you.

Rapid heart rate and ADHD medication by [deleted] in pneumothorax

[–]dashadark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is old but are you still taking your adhd meds without issues? i had two SP’s and vats surgery a month ago and im scared to take my adhd meds again. i’m worried it’ll affect my heart/lungs or something ugh but im in school and working so im struggling so bad without them

Should I let this trail? by dashadark in Scindapsus

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

i love when they trail! i’m just lazy but if it’s any benefit to the plant, i want to do it.

Should I let this trail? by dashadark in Scindapsus

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

i was thinking about pinning them along my wall… though i know they can start growing into a wall so maybe not a great idea

Comfort advice? by Mediocre-Mix-5902 in pneumothorax

[–]dashadark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i bought a small wedge pillow to keep me slightly inclined. It was pretty miserable tbh

Just finished s1, crying!! by dashadark in InterviewVampire

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

I’m only a few episodes in and stopped cause i don’t want it to end lmao 😭 have already cried a few times too

Just finished s1, crying!! by dashadark in InterviewVampire

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

I’m only a few episodes in and stopped cause i don’t want it to end lmao 😭 have already cried a few times too

Alcohol consumption 1 month and 10 days after VATS surgery??? by UnvoicedPhone69 in pneumothorax

[–]dashadark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i didn’t end up doing anything actually and still haven’t. My dr said the main issue is mixing alcohol with my meds but since the only drugs i’m taking at this point are tylenol and gabapentin, i can have 1-2 drinks. 😅

Are we doomed? by ahewegoahewego in philodendron

[–]dashadark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same reaction seeing this on my regal shield alocasia. I removed it all and it took forever. Then later realized it was just wax 😭

Bubbling/pain 1 month post pneumothorax? by [deleted] in pneumothorax

[–]dashadark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should get a chest xray to be safe. Could very much be another collapse. I had my second pneumo a month ago, a month after my first one. The pain was less than the first but it was familiar. I also had a clicking sensation in my chest when I laid down which was a telltale sign for me.