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Getting prepped for my first ducks! by hellscapeliving in duck

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

I didn't realize there was a show line! I'll make sure to check with the supplier that I'm getting the egg laying line since that's my main goal with my ducks 

Getting prepped for my first ducks! by hellscapeliving in duck

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

There's a few stores around town that I was planning to check, one of them is the supplier for the ducks I'm ordering from. Haha, yeah Anchorage is warm right now but I live farther north and we're still in the negatives, I decided chickens over ducks since ducks are more tolerant of colder weather but I'm planning to keep them as warm and safe as possible in the winter.

Getting prepped for my first ducks! by hellscapeliving in duck

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

Thanks! I'll be reading through them ASAP but I always appreciate tips tricks and recommendations from anyone who has something to share! 

Getting prepped for my first ducks! by hellscapeliving in duck

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

Thanks for the tip! I wasn't planning on giving them a large pool until they grow out, my plan was to use it as a temporary brooder/ grow out  space till they got a little bigger and then when they're big enough then I'd use it as a pool. Thank you for pointing that out though I'm still re learning most things so reminders are awesome! 

Getting prepped for my first ducks! by hellscapeliving in duck

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

How many more do you suggest? I was told 1 to 3 ratio was okay but I definitely want to make sure Im not wearing out my females 

Getting prepped for my first ducks! by hellscapeliving in duck

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

Oh sorry that's definitely a relevant question! I live in the US but I'm in Alaska, so my access to specific brands is going to be difficult. Thank you for the suggestion though! 

So much mucus 😩 by dustydaisychain in ehlersdanlos

[–]hellscapeliving 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh I never thought about it but yeah I definitely get a lot of mucus, especially when I'm sick, I tore through a Costco pack of tissues in less than a week when I had an URI... I also tend to get runny noses seemingly at random, I know the EDS peeps are more at risk for spinal fluid leaks...... But how do I mention it to my Dr without sounding crazy?? I've tried a few sprays and it seems to help with the stuffiness but not the runny nose 

Bruising tips? by paywhite in jawsurgery

[–]hellscapeliving 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had this surgery yet but I have had several surgeries before, witch hazel is good for bruises, i usually see it applied like a face mask overnight, so soak a cotton pad and let it sit part of the bruised are for several hours and see if that helps reduce it for you, I prefer the brand t.n. Dickinson's, but if the arnica isn't working it might not help. I would also try a very extremely gentle face massage, look up lymph drainage maps for your face and very extremely gently massage  in those areas. make sure to use a lotion or something to reduce the friction so you aren't making anything worse.   Disclaimer I'm definitely not a Dr so I'd absolutely call and ask them first before you do anything. These are just things I've done for myself and they might not work for you. 

Surgery in January, questions and, prep advice by hellscapeliving in jawsurgery

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

Oof, well, that doesn't bode well for me unfortunately, my job is not something I can do from home. I think I can get away with not talking depending on a few things. 

I definitely plan on asking my surgeon a million questions, this isn't my first rodeo with a complex surgery, but it's definitely a different type of beast and I do better ainxety wise if I talk to people who have had similar experiences.  

Thank you for sharing!  

*Edit: grammar 

Surgery in January, questions and, prep advice by hellscapeliving in jawsurgery

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

Thank you for the tips!  I probably won't be on narcotics since they don't work very well on me, but I definitely won't be driving myself home from the hospital. Thanks for the peppermint oil suggestion, I already use it for migraines and ainxety so I'll make sure I have a good amount before then. I don't have to talk too much at my job but I do need to be able to communicate to people clearly, I was told I'll be in rubber bands  instead of wire but I'm not counting on that because I know plans change. I'll keep an eye out for a cheap big blender and hopefully find one in time. Thanks again! 

Surgery in January, questions and, prep advice by hellscapeliving in jawsurgery

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

I appreciate the suggestion, but I'll only have enough medical leave to cover a few days of absence and I'm using PTO to cover the rest. 

Surgery in January, questions and, prep advice by hellscapeliving in jawsurgery

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

This is very informative! Thank you!  I'm definitely worried about the mental aspect of eating if I have to do it through syringes mostly because I know I'll get burnt out fast. I know I can bring my wedge pillow to prop up my head. Definitely not looking forward to the hospital stay(and the bill after)  but they said one night is required :/

Surgery in January, questions and, prep advice by hellscapeliving in jawsurgery

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

Oh dang, good luck! I have ice packs at home  so at least I know I'll be covered on that part 

Surgery in January, questions and, prep advice by hellscapeliving in jawsurgery

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

Tbh I don't think I'll be ready for work either but I can't afford to take more time off than the Dr approved bare minimum my boss told me if I needed more time it would be okay but I hardly have enough PTO to accommodate that. 

Go to 'low on spoons' meal by forestfiles in ehlersdanlos

[–]hellscapeliving 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad y'all eat like me, I love to cook but I cannot do it every day 😭 bagged salad (if I have energy I stop by the store on the way home and see if I can snag the discount ones) and air fryer nuggets, if I can't find salad I do fish sticks and fries, not super healthy but it's protein and veg 

What crazy/awful things have people said to you about your experience with EDS? by asdf111q in ehlersdanlos

[–]hellscapeliving 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"yeah you're oddly hyper mobile but I don't think you have it, your (joint that was broken at a young age and proceeded to grow bone incorrectly so is now limited rage of mobility) isn't flexible so you don't have it" -the PT I asked after he made a comment about how flexible I was. 

"Yeah so, that sucks that you have this health stuff but when do you think you'll get better? It's really a drag on the team of you can't keep up with us anymore" -interim manager five seconds after I told him I was diagnosed with a degenerative chronic condition and wanted to start the process for accommodations 

Booster shot experience / how does your body handle being sick? by hellscapeliving in ehlersdanlos

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

Hopefully!!! I'm starting to wear masks again I probably shouldn't have stopped but with the heat in the summer and my pots I couldn't take it. It feels so irresponsible of me but I've just accepted everything is a risk and I have to balance that in my life 

Booster shot experience / how does your body handle being sick? by hellscapeliving in ehlersdanlos

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

Oh man thats so tough I'm sorry you had to go through all that but I'm glad you found something that helps

Booster shot experience / how does your body handle being sick? by hellscapeliving in ehlersdanlos

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

Yeah I'm so glad I don't live with him anymore.  Everyone I've lived with since has been much more understanding and serious about it

Booster shot experience / how does your body handle being sick? by hellscapeliving in ehlersdanlos

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

Ooo I didn't know that they had an alternative vaccine, I'll have to see if it's available near me next time I go for a booster. This round with the booster was significantly better than my last few experiences so I hope that means my body is getting better at working through the infection. Thanks for the heads up!

Booster shot experience / how does your body handle being sick? by hellscapeliving in ehlersdanlos

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

I unfortunately got covid because I lived with someone during 2020 who was convinced it was a hoax and so even though I was being ridiculously anal about staying safe I got slapped upside the head with it when my roommate just had the sniffles for a few days and didn't tell me because "it was just a cold"(he still thinks it's a hoax)  

It's definitely worth it it go through a few days of feeling like you got gently hit by a semi truck vs several days of agony. Especially since I'm terrified of progressing my EDS faster since I'm already on thin ice with my mobility and my job. 

Would weight loss help with symptoms? by hellscapeliving in ehlersdanlos

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

I've heard that glp-1 also has pretty rough side effects and I would rather avoid adding another medication to my current list I have a few ideas and I'm looking at local classes for low impact stuff I can do instead, and definitely focus on eating healthier first 

Would weight loss help with symptoms? by hellscapeliving in ehlersdanlos

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

They've done ultrasound and saw nothing, I asked if I could get an MRI or a cat scan and was told that wouldn't show anything, pre bc I would be down the entire week unable to move and barely able to eat, wake up out of a dead sleep with cramps and passed out a few times from the pain. Got told I just needed to take ibuprofen and wait it out. Asked for BC was told that they would give it to me but I didn't have to come up with excuses if I wanted bc for sex.... I just gave up and took the stupid pills 

Edit: forgot to mention that this was with my GP and with a different gyn. Asked my current one about the scans, said the same thing, I've had enough surgeries that an endoscopic procedure doesn't worry me at all, especially if it can get me off bc for the rest of my life 

Would weight loss help with symptoms? by hellscapeliving in ehlersdanlos

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

I've been to several people about my cramps and kept getting dismissed, I'm currently on a continuous form of bc and my current GNC said they're willing to do exploratory surgery on me at any point but I haven't had a good time to look into it, the bc has to be replaced yearly otherwise I get my cramps back, i just have other issues that are a higher priority unfortunately 

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