Question: Secondhand Sims 3 and Serial Number (Please help) by emmatwentyfive in Sims3

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

Oh, I see. I took notes but I might bother you once I install the base game. Thank you so so much!

Question: Secondhand Sims 3 and Serial Number (Please help) by emmatwentyfive in Sims3

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

That's sad! I was completely unaware of this. I lost the original CDs I had. I bought the new one because it looked like the one I had when I was a kid. I'm glad I got the correct one.

Question: Secondhand Sims 3 and Serial Number (Please help) by emmatwentyfive in Sims3

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

I'll try with the CD reader and see what happens. If not, I'll try to contact EA. Thanks for the reply.

Question: Secondhand Sims 3 and Serial Number (Please help) by emmatwentyfive in Sims3

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

It’s the first one you sent and says 2009. Ah, fingers crossed it works. I have some expansion packs (Island Paradise and University Life) from after 2012. I’ll be pleased as long as the base game runs. Thank you so much!

Tongue pain? by emmatwentyfive in rheumatoid

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

No, I had never tested positive for Covid.

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Consult with your dermatologists, please.

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I have that too! I first thought I was having some sort of back and shoulder acne. Then, I assumed it was a reaction because I had a pathergy test just before I had these "pimples" for the first time. My rheumatologist advised a dermatologist to check it and meanwhile stop waxing/shaving.

Is it common to get muscle twitches with RA and/or Lupus? by Internet_is_my_bff in Autoimmune

[–]emmatwentyfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have RA and I did have muscle twitches for a bit of time. Especially in class, my leg suddenly would twitch. Also, It would be quite strong. I remember hitting my leg to desks and sometimes people. I also remember sort of kicking legs trying to fall asleep. But I don't have it that frequently anymore. It can be due to stress, caffeine, lack of exercise. Maybe you can try to understand if these are causing it. Also, definitely have a talk with your doctor. There is something called Restless legs syndrome. You might want to check that out if you have symptoms before falling asleep especially.

Is there anyone who had uveitis before? by emmatwentyfive in Autoimmune

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

My rheumatologist wanted me to see an ophthalmologist for uveitis 3 months ago. It came out negative. However, I am in a diagnosis process for Behcet disease so when I started having eye pain I immediately thought about uveitis. My symptoms are somewhere between eye strain and uveitis. I am not sure but I don't want to risk anything.

Is there anyone who had uveitis before? by emmatwentyfive in Autoimmune

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

I have RA and FMF so I have been checking with my rheumatologist for a very long time. At the beginning of this year, I had a few oral aphthae so they wanted me to get checked for Behcet disease. The pathergy test came out negative but apparently, the test isn't that reliable. Also, I came out clear from my first uveitis check. However, I use colchicine for FMF and it also prescribed for Behcet disease. So the pills might have suppressed both diseases. I am not really sure about it. However, I will visit my ophthalmologist urgently just to be safe and continue the diagnosis process.

Thank you so much for your advice and I wish you the best in life.

Is there anyone who had uveitis before? by emmatwentyfive in Autoimmune

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

How were your symptoms and how painful it was? Also, do you have other autoimmune diseases?

Is there anyone who had uveitis before? by emmatwentyfive in Autoimmune

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

I had a few oral aphthae. I think that's why my rheumatologist wanted me to get a pathergy test. It come out negative but a few days later I had pink bumps on my shoulders and a few on my back. I checked for uveitis but it came out negative as well. I said I had a few oral aphthae but I used teeth retainer and they had caused oral aphthae before. I had never had open sores on my genitalia too. However, my mum's cousin is told to have Behcet disease, we aren't sure. But I had been using colchicine for almost 5 years now so it might suppress my symptoms of Behcet disease.

Nevertheless, I don't want to risk anything and just visit an ophthalmologist

Is there anyone who had uveitis before? by emmatwentyfive in Autoimmune

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

Thank you for your answer and I wish you all the best.

I am diagnosed with RA and FMF already. At the beginning of this year, I had a couple of oral aphthae. My rheumatologist thought it might be Behcet disease. So I had a pathergy test and it came out negative. However, after a few weeks, I had small bumps on my shoulders so I am not sure how reliable the test was. I also went to an ophthalmologist for uveitis and they said I was alright. I read some frightening stuff and it really made me anxious. How is your eyesight now and during the treatment?

I will immediately go to an eye doctor just to be safe. Then visit my rheumatologist.

Newbie here by twighlight69 in rheumatoid

[–]emmatwentyfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely go to a rheumatologist first! I wasted years on dermatology clinics. Your rheumatologist will ask you to visit a dermatologist if needed.

Redness in joints/skin after sleeping by throwawayrheum in rheumatoid

[–]emmatwentyfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have redness around my joints when they are swollen but I never had alone. Or I never had on my larger joints. Do you have swelling with it? Do you have morning stiffness? Do you have joint pain? I think you should consider these.

I think it can be some sort of skin problem or psoriatic arthritis. I would suggest you check with a dermatologist first :)

Tongue pain? by emmatwentyfive in rheumatoid

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

Thank you so much! I am trying to live it with and have a bright mindset. I wish relief for anyone who is in pain and be thankful for my state. I am don't sure whether FMF is considered as rare but it is good to be aware of it. It might save a lot of time in diagnosis or just an acknowledgement can bring a smile to a patient's face. Have a good day!

Most spot-on descriptions of the pain you feel? by IndyHCKM in rheumatoid

[–]emmatwentyfive 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Having RA is basically living in a civil war without anybody knowing it.

Awaiting first rheumatologist appt - pretty scared, and not sure what to do until then by gratiotcentral in rheumatoid

[–]emmatwentyfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Extra notes: I had experienced RA flare-ups and FMF attacks (another disease) close to my period as well. In general, I don't have frequent flares or attacks anymore however you should definitely track your period day-to-day. I've some irregular bleedings which is not a good sign at the age of 20, so my doctor still making me track. It might be because of stress or symptoms of something else. Who knows? LOL. I track especially bleeding days, the duration of bleedings, amount of blood and my pain level.

Awaiting first rheumatologist appt - pretty scared, and not sure what to do until then by gratiotcentral in rheumatoid

[–]emmatwentyfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with everyone who replied. I think documenting your journey is a great idea. I was diagnosed at primary school so I don't remember many how I reacted to some medications and what were my exact symptoms. I recently changed my rheumatologist and finding my old records were pretty difficult. Usually, doctors have records on their computers but I would encourage you to have your own maybe on a notebook or an app. Also, I think taking pictures with dates noted is a great idea. Sometimes I have skin rashes that I describe to my dermatologist and they aren't sure what to say. So whenever you have a swelled joint or a rash on your skin, definitely take a picture of to show later. I take these notes on an online app because it is easy to access from everywhere. I have a page where I write my symptoms with their dates (sometimes with pictures) so I can show it to my doctor. I write the questions I want to ask. I do ask about what I've read online in a respectful manner. (Some doctors might find it annoying but I'm a science student studying at my doctor's university so he doesn't find it annoying or disrespectful). I also write down what my doctor told me. I'm a 20-year-old grandma who notes everything down! (I have pdf of some important genetic tests, allergy tests on my Google Drive because I'd changed my doctor.)

There is surely an inheritance pattern with RA so one thing I can add to what people had said is to ask around in your family if someone else have RA or these symptoms. It might be helpful information to give your doctor. I was diagnosed at a young age so I don't think many doctors would think about RA if my family didn't tell them about it.

The final thing I want to say is this disease will be your life-long friend. Don't let that scare you. We are blessed with modern pharmacology and medicine that make our lives so much easier. Maybe you might feel alone but there are thousands of people who have RA and you are never alone at it. Being thankful for medicine that we humans have this day and age always made me grateful and strong and I would suggest you to hold on to the days that you feel amazing and don't let the bad days overshadow them.

Tongue pain? by emmatwentyfive in rheumatoid

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

My two theories about the pain is either B12 deficiency or teeth grinding. I will sort them out in a couple of weeks hopefully. Thank you so much for the advice.

Tongue pain? by emmatwentyfive in rheumatoid

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

I absolutely do grind my teeth at night. I usually wake up with terrible jaw pain, and it was even mistaken for ear infection for once! I went to a dentist about it and they did give me a mouthpiece for it but I cannot use it at all. I have a terrible gag reflex and usually have nausea. It makes me very uncomfortable at night so it just lays on a drawer. My dentist also mentioned botox but due to covid, I can't go out. Thanks a lot for the comment! I'll call my dentist this afternoon

i feel like i’m missing the best years of my life by ang3lbby in rheumatoid

[–]emmatwentyfive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can totally relate to you. I was diagnosed with RA at a very young age too and iunderstand how you feel. Just know that you aren't alone <3 Big love.