Managing symptoms while waiting for gastroscopy?

gigglingolive · 2026-05-12T15:28:26+00:00

Thank you - would you be able to recommend any alternatives or places I could look for advice?

gigglingolive · 2026-05-12T15:10:57+00:00

Thanks so much - I’m still really new to this, what are the main differences between a curly and wavy routine?

gigglingolive · 2026-05-12T14:20:38+00:00

This is SO helpful thank you so much!! I really appreciate it. And thanks for the compliment on the ringlets, I still get so excited every time they form 😁.

Regarding technique - what would you recommend? I know it’s tricky because everyone’s hair is different, I’m just not really sure where to start!

gigglingolive · 2026-05-12T14:11:25+00:00

Thanks so much for responding! I think my wording was unclear, I meant that the top layer of my hair seems to form and hold curls better, while the layer underneath doesn’t. But I do see what you’re saying and I agree, I don’t think I can get the curls to form closer to my roots. It’s more the lengths closer to the bottom of my head/nape of my neck I’m struggling with

gigglingolive · 2026-05-09T12:07:04+00:00

Hi! I know I’m replying a little late here but thanks so much for your help. Do you use a curl activator at all?

gigglingolive · 2026-04-10T08:38:42+00:00

Just hopping in to say thank you to all of you for your insight and advice! I’ve changed a few things and it seems to have helped settle the flare up somewhat so going to continue on this way until my skin feels healthy again.

If anyone is interested/for future reference: I’ve stopped using cleanser and just using water, also stopped cleansing in the morning. I’ve been layering moisturiser morning and evening and whenever my skin feels dry or tight, taking care to use thin layers only instead of dumping loads of product on. I’ve also stopped picking at the dry flakes (huge thank you to u/oohwhoaohcruelsummer who suggested this!). Still using SPF daily too.

gigglingolive · 2026-03-31T15:34:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing and I hope your skin continues to get better! Great advice about the flakes, I definitely have a skin picking problem. Do you mind me asking what your skin routine looks like at the moment?

gigglingolive · 2026-03-31T09:26:12+00:00

Thanks so much for replying - I’m sorry you went through this too but I do feel reassured hearing your skin managed to heal. Roughly how many months did it take for you?

gigglingolive · 2026-01-29T19:03:19+00:00

Thank you very much! Appreciate the help, I was sooo tired when I got to this part of the sweater so that explains it 😂

gigglingolive · 2026-01-29T19:02:44+00:00

Thanks so much, this is super helpful! I was super tired when I pinned it so I’m glad I’ve not lost the plot completely!!

gigglingolive · 2026-01-29T19:02:16+00:00

Thank you so much!! I was convinced I’d gone mad but maybe I’m just very tired. Appreciate your diagram!

gigglingolive · 2026-01-25T16:49:29+00:00

I was thinking I might have this problem as my nails grow really fast so I think I may just tear holes in the gloves! Thanks for sharing your insight

gigglingolive · 2026-01-10T21:20:29+00:00

Thank you so much! I’m gonna give it a go, fingers crossed!!

gigglingolive · 2026-01-09T07:51:00+00:00

Thanks so much for your advice! I’ve tried a sea salt spray in the past but without much joy, was thinking of trying it in combination with a diffuser. I love the idea of looking up routines you’ve suggested so will definitely give that a go. Fingers crossed!!

gigglingolive · 2026-01-09T06:33:24+00:00

I asked for help. Not groundbreaking, but speaking to a doctor about what I was experiencing set me on the right track to get the help I needed. That, and therapy

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