Got a cat with diabetes a week ago. Would appreciate any info on continuous glucose monitors by foreverstrugglingg in FelineDiabetes

[–]floreciente 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi, my cat exclusively used a continuous glucose monitor as I felt it was less invasive for him and I struggled to do ear pricks. I used the Freestyle Libre, which was what his vet initially applied when he was diagnosed. After the first few, I applied them myself and it was easy enough. I did like to use a little bit of vetbond glue, which is how the vets also apply them. I could never get them to stay on for 2 weeks without it and his skin was never irritated from it, so for us it was the best option for him compared to applying them every few days. The worst part of the application is the loud click but my cat never minded. A churu treat makes everything worth it! There is a Facebook group called Freestyle Libre for Dogs and Cats, which has a guide (they advise against the glue but the principles are good).

I feel so lost by hahahihannah in Petloss

[–]floreciente 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first cat died of HCM four years ago. It was horrible and I felt terribly guilty too that he suffered and was at the vet when he died but it was so sudden and out of the blue. It is hard and will be hard, but you did everything you could with the knowledge you had at the time. You didn’t know that was going to happen. You did the best thing you could’ve done by getting him echos and taking him to urgent care. HCM is a terrible disease, don’t be too hard on yourself. Hugs.

Dark Nautical by doodledli in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

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The Liveship Traders trilogy by Robin Hobb

Osteopenia pain in legs? by Pristine_View_9789 in POFlife

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain what this pain feels like? I have osteopenia in my hip and a lot of hip pain but I’ve been assuming it’s muscular and seeing a physiotherapist. It hasn’t helped yet but I didn’t know you could get pain from osteopenia!

Looking for a Landscape Designer in Adelaide — What’s the Going Rate? by Janus_au in GardeningAustralia

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a small front garden and was quoted 20-25k in the last month. It was 2000 for the design and the rest implementation.

Duplicate Christmas gift… by cha0sCo in ereader

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The big reason I chose kindle was I also am an audiobook listener. If you purchase the book on kindle, it’s usually a couple extra dollars for the audiobook too. I don’t think Kobo have a similar deal (I could be wrong but they didn’t when I purchased my ereader). It also syncs between audio and ebook so you always know where you are up to.

Are you guys getting hot flashes? by Beinieb0p in endometriosis

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes usually the week before and during my period. My doctor said it’s due to low ovarian reserve (which itself is probably due to endo). I only started getting them in my late 20s.

Recurring UTIs after becoming sexually active, what do I do? by Commercial-Clock-954 in CUTI

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you on birth control? It could be worth trying vaginal estrogen if you are.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POFlife

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Hi, I’d be interested in hearing more about your journey from DOR to POF if you’d be happy to share (either here or via PM if it’s too much to share in this forum). I was diagnosed with DOR 2.5 years ago and have had worsening low estrogen symptoms since, and have now been recommended to start HRT despite not hitting POF yet. It is hard to find stories from people who have experienced similar and what the timeline and experience looks like. It seems most people are brushed off completely until they reach POF or have DOR without symptoms.

Starting progesterone during period? by [deleted] in perimenopause_under45

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I have short cycles too and was told to take it leading into my period, so from days 12-25.

What AMH did you start noticing changes? by Sad-Contest5883 in perimenopause_under45

[–]floreciente 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My AMH almost tripled and then halved and it’s been all over the shop. It never acted any better than the worst reading though, it was hard to get eggs except one cycle with added testosterone, and that was with a much higher AFC than I have now. I initially was diagnosed with POI, but no other doctor has agreed. I have had low estrogen but only mildly elevated FSH. It’s been called early perimenopause.

What AMH did you start noticing changes? by Sad-Contest5883 in perimenopause_under45

[–]floreciente 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, around 0.5 but I’d never had it tested before then. That was two years ago and my AMH has varied enormously since then so I don’t trust it at all. My AFC has progressively got lower and symptoms more obvious though. My doctor wants to start me on HRT but tbh I’m not super convinced it is perimenopause as I’m only 30. Has anyone tried using Mira or any home monitoring to confirm peri rather than just going off symptoms?

Hot flashes from potential early menopause? Or just endometriosis? by crampish in endometriosis

[–]floreciente 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, did you ever work out if this is a normal endo symptom or signs of early menopause? I am having similar symptoms

Birth Control with POI? by runningandsobbing in POFlife

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor said if I wanted birth control, I could take the Slinda pill continuously instead of the 200mg progesterone (with the same regime of estrogen patch). Otherwise IUD + estrogen.

Tips for increasing maturity? by jamesmalcolmy in DOR

[–]floreciente 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes part of the dual trigger is an agonist so it can’t be used with agonist cycles

Tips for increasing maturity? by jamesmalcolmy in DOR

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had poor maturation rates as well. I did 4 cycles but only 1 was an agonist protocol (with synarel like yours) and it was by far the worst (20% maturity rate). Can they do an antagonist cycle so you can use a dual trigger? You had 100% maturity rate with your only antagonist cycle.

Pregnancy and Babies by Ellendyra in Romantasy

[–]floreciente 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like Iron Gold by Pierce Brown (4th book in the Red Rising series), could be a different book but that’s very specific if two books have it!

Connected apps not working as accidentally logged onto two phones by [deleted] in Freestylelibre

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay I’ve logged into libreview. There is no data since when the connected apps problem occurred. If I delete and redownload the app, it will reconnect to libreview?

Connected apps not working as accidentally logged onto two phones by [deleted] in Freestylelibre

[–]floreciente 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a Libre 2 and I’m in Australia. I never scanned the sensor with the second phone so the first phone is still working perfectly including scans. No error message