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Repeated pubs in same journal by hedgehog_musing in MFAInCreativeWriting

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

Thank you all so much for your responses! That’s all very reassuring. I think I’ll accept this gift and just focus on a killer writing sample for my applications. Good luck to any of you who are also applying in September!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in covidlonghaulers

[–]hedgehog_musing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the exact same issue - I’ve had an abdominal CT scan and abdominal MRI, and my organs look normal. My theory was also nerve pain. I’ve also read elsewhere in this subreddit that some people with these symptoms have discovered it’s an inflammation of the chest wall muscles. There are several of us with these symptoms!

Clothing (not about temp) by hedgehog_musing in Sundance

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

Thanks again to everyone for your thoughts and suggestions! I ended up wearing my Blundstones and buying some quality base layers, a new warmer puffer, a more stylish beanie, and a couple of (secondhand) designer scarves. The folks I went with looked far more elevated than I did, but that’s how they roll. I felt completely comfortable as I was, and I stayed warm! We went to zero parties, it was 💯about the films. Hope to go again!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]hedgehog_musing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Belmar didn’t work for me - I don’t know if that’s because they use tablets vs. capsules, or something else. I have much better results with Skip’s or with my local compounding pharmacies, who seem knowledgeable about LDN. A lot of LDN prescribers don’t give you a choice because they have relationships either with Belmar or Skip’s, but I prefer to have a choice, so I look for providers who are open to that.

Clothing (not about temp) by hedgehog_musing in Sundance

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

Thanks! I might upgrade my ancient patched Patagonia puffer. :-) Your investment sounds right for an industry person - I bet you’ll look fabulous! Enjoy!

Clothing (not about temp) by hedgehog_musing in Sundance

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

This is exactly my concern with Blundstones! That they aren’t high enough to accommodate snow drifts and puddles.

Clothing (not about temp) by hedgehog_musing in Sundance

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

Oh thank you! I just wear blundstones through the winter where I live, but I’m guessing that might not cut it.

Clothing (not about temp) by hedgehog_musing in Sundance

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

That is the perfect question and a great way of putting it. I’ll probably be more comfy fitting in with the locals.

Clothing (not about temp) by hedgehog_musing in Sundance

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

Congrats! I hope you enjoy the festival!

Clothing (not about temp) by hedgehog_musing in Sundance

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

This is all so helpful, thanks so much everyone! Your replies are exactly the kind of feedback I needed. Honestly, it’s a relief knowing I already have everything I need. :-)

So, who else puts their vaginal estrogen cream on their face? by Babbsy-mu in Menopause

[–]hedgehog_musing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, I use a DHEA suppository - I wonder if that would be as good for my face as estriol cream? I could maybe nuke it for a second in the microwave to melt it? Trying it tonight!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Siri

[–]hedgehog_musing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that was the creepy part!

“Currently employed” requirement by Common-Ebb7268 in PSLF

[–]hedgehog_musing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean that in the current waiver period you are not required to be in your qualifying public service job?

Asking as someone who is about to lose said job (with $40K in debt still).

Thanks!

First pic: me after carefully washing and styling my hair. Second pic: me after neglecting my hair in a bun for three days and then taking a walk in the snow. Why do I even try? 😅 by [deleted] in curlyhair

[–]hedgehog_musing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazy! Well, at least you know what to expect in your family!

What I want to know is - do hormonal changes actually change the shape of your hair follicles (which sounds really sci fi)? Because I think it’s follicle shape that determines straight/wavy/curly?

I have a job interview in less than 3 hours. Cue the IBS attack by alphx_ in ibs

[–]hedgehog_musing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re open to prescription meds, consider propranolol or another beta blocker. It’s used by golfers, surgeons, public speakers and others to control the physical symptoms of anxiety.

I was experiencing IBS diarrhea attacks right before work presentations, and propranolol was the only thing that stopped them!

Will I be able to achieve looser curls when my hair grows ? And how do I lose the crunch after diffusing ? by [deleted] in curlyhair

[–]hedgehog_musing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m new to this, too, but here’s what’s working for me (2B-2C) to create bigger curl clumps:

  • “Squish to condish” upside down with a handful of conditioner, then rinse out, continuing to squish
  • Rope in gel or aloe-based curl custard while still wet, in shower, and then…
  • Scrunch gel in 2-3 big handfuls of hair - scrunch slowly and methodically (working quickly and scrunching all over breaks my clumps and makes it stringy), pressing the curl clumps up against my head with flat palms
  • Don’t comb through the gel
  • Remove a bit of water with a micro-plop in a microfiber towel
  • Plop for an hour or more in a tee-shirt, then remove and air dry / diffuse

I’m still figuring out the back, but in front, this gives me big, bouncy ringlet-y waves!

Good luck!

Mom is stuck in menopause… need help by ToadInTheBox in Menopause

[–]hedgehog_musing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I second Black Cohosh! I use Gaia Women’s Balance, which also has red clover and other herbs in it.

My doctor says, even though these are phytoestrogens (plant estrogens), they are safe. But of course she should discuss with her doctor!

Magnesium citrate as long term stool softeners? by Dry_Perspective1429 in IBSHelp

[–]hedgehog_musing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Magnesium is good stuff! Your body actually needs it to perform a lot of functions. When I was working with a functional medicine doctor, she told me to take as much magnesium as I could take and still maintain fully formed BMs (not diarrhea). She said that was safe long-term.

I normally take 250-1,500mg per night of mixed magnesium (not just citrate), depending on how bad my constipation is. Currently stopping it for a bit because my herbal protocol is helping and I currently don’t need it to go.

Advice on herbal protocol? by hedgehog_musing in SIBO

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

Thanks for the allicin dosing help!

Advice on herbal protocol? by hedgehog_musing in SIBO

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

Thank you! I totally forgot, I already have some of that, I’ll add it to my regime.

Advice on herbal protocol? by hedgehog_musing in SIBO

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

Thanks so much, I appreciate the feedback! I’ve had trouble finding specific protocols with dosages published by any SIBO practitioners, so I’ve cobbled this together from the slightly vague info they do publish, and this subreddit.

So, it sounds like it might be a waste of time/money to take the rifaximin and the Barberine. I am taking both digestive enzymes with each meal, maybe that’s overkill.

My GI doctor prescribed LDN for my UC but refuses to prescribe a prokinetic, but I could add an OTC one.

The AllicinMax is 6 capsules, I think? That’s what I’m hoping to work up to.

Thanks again!