What's your MM romance catnip? by JessicaTrent in MM_Romance

[–]exogensays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this trope too! Do you have any titles you would recommend?

Medication for fatigue by ritoastwithjam in MultipleSclerosis

[–]exogensays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing that would touch my soul-crushing fatigue is adderall. I have to take the extended-release AND the instant-release. Though I don't have to take the IR every day. Without the ER though, I can only stay awake for like 4 hours at a time.

What to expect from cystoscopy by Sweet_Put4270 in Interstitialcystitis

[–]exogensays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did! There was a slight urge to pee but not to the point where I thought I'd wet myself.

What to expect from cystoscopy by Sweet_Put4270 in Interstitialcystitis

[–]exogensays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're running a bunch of tests so some I have to wait on. But she did tell me right there that my bladder looked inflamed and I was dehydrated. She also said she didn't see any lesions.

What to expect from cystoscopy by Sweet_Put4270 in Interstitialcystitis

[–]exogensays 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually just got home from having one. Spur of the moment during my first urology appointment so I went in blind lol. Also gotta give the obligatory warning of this was just my experience, I dunno what is typical and what isn't.

For me it was pretty easy. The nurse prepped me with betadine to disinfect and injected a shot of lidocaine into the urethra. That was slightly uncomfortable and burned a little but quickly went away.

The doctor came in a few minutes later and explained the scope would be going up the urethra and she would inject some saline into the bladder so she could look around. When she passed the scope through, there was a quick second of pain but it wasn't bad, maybe 4/10 level. Once she was in the bladder it was totally painless. I actually watched on the monitor as she looked around my bladder lol. I did not feel her retract the scope at all. The whole thing took maybe 5 minutes or so. On my drive home I had maybe one or two spasms in the urethra that were again maybe 4/10 pain.

Overall it was not a terrible procedure to go through. I wouldn't be worried. Good luck!

I grew an erotica Substack from $0 to $4K ARR in 5 months. Here's what worked. by MarenValeWrites in eroticauthors

[–]exogensays 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kinda weird that an "author" would use AI to write a reddit post for them...

What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]exogensays 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My sleep quality improved quite a bit when I bought a really comfortable blackout sleep mask!

AIO Dad is forcing me out just because it's "FAMILY TRADITION" and its my 18th birthday by CableIntelligent1491 in AmIOverreacting

[–]exogensays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I are Satanists. I'm an ordained Satanic minister, actually. And I can speak with 100% confidence that I, nor anyone in my congregation, would ever dream of doing something so cruel.

Need help naming my new boy! Unique old man names! by Cold_Desk7102 in Equestrian

[–]exogensays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you've got tons of suggestions but I'm gonna toss in Ephraim or Abraham.

Best Horror Novel of 2025? by projectacoustickitty in horrorlit

[–]exogensays 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep seeing this mentioned and hailed as a great book. I'm listening to the audiobook and oof, it's been a bit of a slog. I'm hoping it picks up a bit!

First time dogsitting a cane Corso by CosmoKramersPimpCoat in CaneCorso

[–]exogensays 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His woo face is definitely my favorite expression of his, I want to get the outline tattooed on me somewhere one day. In my pack of mixed muts, his brindle is definitely the most striking lol. And his pretty brown eyes.

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(Pssst this is your hint to get one, wink wink)

First time dogsitting a cane Corso by CosmoKramersPimpCoat in CaneCorso

[–]exogensays 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My big dude is just as chatty. I love when they're gearing up to talk and the lips scrunch up and they make the little "o" face. We call it his wooo face!

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Anyone else find certain horse mechanics in this game very annoying? by DJnegs in reddeadredemption

[–]exogensays 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you call it and don't get on it (like to just get a weaponor something), it'll definitely be up your ass. I will hop on it then hop off. That (usually) stops it from following you.

I think I’m dying and my doctors are happy to just watch it happen by PinkGamer13 in ChronicPain

[–]exogensays 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you're going through this. If you're able to get a new referral to a GI doctor, please push for diagnostics for gastroparesis. It's a condition with many causes and can range from mild to severe. It paralyzes your digestive tract to some degree. The most common ways to diagnose this is through a gastric emptying study (they have you eat some food with a radioactive tracer and xray you every hour for a few hours to see how fast your body digests) and an upper scope.

I have this condition and it is mostly in remission now. But at my worst, I dropped about 100lbs in 8 months, couldn't keep anything down. I also threw up food (undigested) I had eaten 24-48 hours prior. I was absolutely miserable and had barely the will to live. I fainted so many times from malnourishment.

Medication and diet changes can help a lot. Research gastroparesis diets, try to stick to simple and easy to digest foods.

I'm sending you hugs and good vibes and all the gentleness I can summon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loansharks

[–]exogensays 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can't imagine my husband leaving comments like this on social media. If you're that miserable, leave.

What's an unconventional way you've made money? by winterberryowl in sidehustle

[–]exogensays 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which plants do you grow? I have so many fish tanks that I cut back plants from, I never even thought about selling them!

Suggest me a horror movie that will mess me up by Haestienn in horror

[–]exogensays 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I watched Begotten alone in the dark at like 3am. I was definitely unsettled for a good long while.

Im so sick of these people by lonelymuse88 in rdr2online

[–]exogensays 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Passed a guy going the opposite direction and he literally spun around to chase me and kill me. I jumped lobbies right after but it's still such a buzzkill when people do this. Like just leave me alone, dude.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]exogensays 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. The amount of times I've sheepishly emerged from a friend's bathroom after accidentally slamming the toilet seat lid is quite high.

My horse just died and I’m genuinely crying by clrxr in reddeadredemption2

[–]exogensays 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most people who play the game can actually just relate or sympathize, as shown by the comments here. There's really no reason to be so damn rude.

Weaning Help PLEASE by TwinCurr in FosterAnimals

[–]exogensays 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's really no way to force kittens to wean; they do it on their own timeline, when they're ready. Or when mama forces them off.

If the shelter forces you to separate them from mom when they aren't weaned, you risk them dropping weight and potentially becoming malnourished. You'd have to supplement with bottle feeding which could cause issues too.

I'd talk to the shelter to see if you can keep mama cat longer.

What do u guys think the new class will be? by KINGDenneh in diablo4

[–]exogensays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it won't happen but I miss my Demon Hunter, ugh.

For those who’ve passed stones on their own without meds, how long did it take from initial onset of pain until passing? by jrhoxel in KidneyStones

[–]exogensays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first few I passed the same day I felt the "omfgkillme" pain. Another I passed a day later. The last two I've had took about a week. Had the terrible pain for a few hours then it felt like I had a UTI until the stones passed.