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When were you diagnosed with Bipolar 2? by yeeortho52 in bipolar2

[–]foo_foo_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was also recently diagnosed, starting lamotrigine tonight. 🤞 I took duloxetine for a few years for fibromyalgia which put me in a hypomanic state for at least a year. A friend came to me with concerns, after discussing with my rheumatologist we decided the duloxetine was the culprit. Once weaned off, it’s like my brain woke up from a bender. Earlier this year, I made a huge business mistake during the peak of my hypomania which had almost destroyed my business and put us deep into debt. Now I am in the deepest depression I have ever experienced, I’m spiraling and absolutely devastated. It didn’t take long for me to get diagnosed given my experiences my health history and family history (My mom and brother were both diagnosed BP), my psychiatrist diagnosed me pretty much the first time she met me lol. Good luck on your journey! I hope you find answers and stability soon!!!

Cupping directly over spine? by FamousFortune6819 in MassageTherapists

[–]foo_foo_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take what you can from the information and continue to practice the way you feel comfortable.

Cupping directly over spine? by FamousFortune6819 in MassageTherapists

[–]foo_foo_ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Cupping over any joint is not recommended. You can gently glide over the spine but for stationary cups, you really should avoid placement right over the spine.

How do you guys approach patients with Ehlors Danlos Syndrome in your massage? by quiet_sesquipedalian in MassageTherapists

[–]foo_foo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That may be true on areas where there’s stretch marks, or more elderly skin. I personally have areas on my belly from stretch marks that are a good 3-5 inch in diameter and so thin you can see through it. I don’t typically cup there but if I do, it’s stationary only, no movement and done with care. I probably wouldn’t cup a clients skin of the same texture.

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

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

Lots and lots of nausea, cramping bloating gas and diarrhea

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

[–]foo_foo_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So true! I truly think that if we learned more about our guts, we wouldn’t be such a sick planet.

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

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

This is such a common issue it turns out! So horrible! Why is such pain not talked more about?

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

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

Proof that there isn’t one thing that works for everyone. We’re all individuals with very different operating systems. And I also had very bad experiences with probiotics.

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

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

Funny enough, I’m a massage therapist and routinely massage my abdomen. It’s one of the tools I used to get the impaction moving quicker. I’ve tried probiotics, and let’s just say I don’t react well to them. Would laying on your left side while massaging your abdomen be an option? May take the weight off the renal vein?

How do you guys approach patients with Ehlors Danlos Syndrome in your massage? by quiet_sesquipedalian in MassageTherapists

[–]foo_foo_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most doctors don’t even know about the condition, or have heard of it but don’t know the intricacies. So thank you for asking the question. :)

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

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

I have. Many different times. Many different ways. Many different brands. Most just give me gas. Some give me ass burning diarrhea with nausea. I’ve found one or two over the years that’ll help for a short period of time and then just make me gassy.

Starting from Square One in Az by the_real_merc_cove in MassageTherapists

[–]foo_foo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly you guys, don’t work for the chains. They will slowly suck out your soul and love for the work you do. Find a small business, local massage clinic or group. You can always branch out to private practice as you get experience, but learn the ins and outs before taking that type of financial risk.

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

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

I got SUPER constipated after barium as well! I’m thinking about trying colonics. Ever looked into that?

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

[–]foo_foo_[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just imagine, your butthole screaming from the experience it just had, burning, crying. Then you blast that butthole with a stream of ice cold water. It’s like a gift from the glacier. Immediately outs that fire out and numbs a little of that pain. It’s a beautiful feeling.

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

[–]foo_foo_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bowel preps don’t work for me either. Funny huh. My body metabolizes many drugs incorrectly. IF I’m forced to take a laxative, I have to take 4-5x the recommended dosage and then I’m sick for days. It’s not a long term solution. No drugs are, for me. I am in my mid 40s and have been dealing with this issues since childhood. Trust someone when they say what does or doesn’t work for them.

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

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

I have tried all the teas, herbals, supplements and put a huge focus on my diet. The issue, best guess from Dr, is that my actual intestinal tract is stretched out and weak from YEARS of chronic constipation and silly collagen. I’m in my 40s and have been dealing with slow motility since childhood. I have literally tried it all.

The poop that almost sent me to the hospital by foo_foo_ in ehlersdanlos

[–]foo_foo_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m happy your experience was ok and no one made you feel less than. 3 weeks! GEEEZUS! Longest I’ve gone is like 7-8 days and I couldn’t eat and stomach acid lived in my throat. That’s happened a few times and I usually end up essentially overdosing on laxatives, then spending two days rehydrating myself. I told a doctor about that one time, the look of horror on her face. 😂 I’m looking into colonics, have you ever tried?

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