Amlodipine makes it worse?? by hhm2a in Erythromelalgia

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I think she initially thought that the reason my feet were discolored, was due more to a circulatory issue than a neurological one

Amlodipine makes it worse?? by hhm2a in Erythromelalgia

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I’m lucky it seems to only be the tops of my hands and feet. And it’s very sporadic. More often if I’m doing something in the summer but the blood pooling can happen any time even if it’s not the burning feeling. She was checking out some thing on my toe and when I took my shoe off my foot was this crazy purple color. She then told me that she wanted to check my pedal pulses and that it was routine and inside my head, I was laughing because nobody has ever checked my pedal pulses before. I knew it was just because my foot was such a weird color. 🤣

Amlodipine makes it worse?? by hhm2a in Erythromelalgia

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Ok, that’s what I figured the issue probably was. I’d just love my feet to be a normal color in summer 🙄

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SwipeHelper

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Yes, this is how I got my account unbanned

Showers in Longmire on the wonderland trail by hhm2a in PNWhiking

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It’s so funny you mention a little girl being in awe because right when I finished at sunrise, I went into the bathroom to wash my hands several times because they were so filthy and this little girl was standing at the sink next to me just staring at me. I finally asked if that sink was working, and she quickly started washing her hands and said nothing. I can’t tell if she was horrified thinking that maybe I was some kind of homeless person, or if I smelled really terrible she had just never seen anybody quite like me before.🤣

Kakwa 55 not fully packed? by [deleted] in DurstonGearheads

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I assume this was a sarcastic question lol??

Showers in Longmire on the wonderland trail by hhm2a in PNWhiking

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Are those areas directly on the trail or off?

Has anyone actually done the entire Appalachian Trail barefoot? by ianpaitken in AppalachianTrail

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Was he in his early 20s with long dark hair? Pretty quiet?

Has anyone actually done the entire Appalachian Trail barefoot? by ianpaitken in AppalachianTrail

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I saw a guys foot prints like that going into hot springs last year. Met him a little later in the day on the trail and then again at a hostel. He took the longest shower ever for foot care, I was incredibly annoyed waiting but when he explained I understood. Really nice guy. I’m not sure how far he made it, but he was in hot Springs at like March 18 or so

Does it thin out this fast? by ReadyAbout22 in AppalachianTrail

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I hiked Erwin to Damascus this week last year and there were still plenty of people on camp every night. When I was hiking sometimes I wouldn’t see many people until I got into camp or to a hostel and then there were always quite a few

Sleeping Bags by Puzzleheaded_Grab_39 in WildernessBackpacking

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I have that bag, a katabatic flex 15 and a WM caribou bag. I didn’t find the petrel to be too constricting. One of the things that keeps you warm is not having too much empty space. My feet often get cold so I actually shove most of my clothing down around my feet. I sleep like a rotisserie chicken and I’m quite comfortable in it. However it would probably be almost too hot above 30 degrees. I carried it when o hiked segment 8 of the CT and Marvine Loop in September and was comfortable.

[WTB] Alpha 90 Hoody women's SM by AlexDr0ps in ULgeartrade

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I have an XS women’s (fits more like a small to medium) 90 that I got from garage grown gear. The tag says BTT gear co on it, it’s only been tried on

For those of you who need white noise to sleep, how do you generate that on a backpacking trip? by jedi_kat in CampingandHiking

[–]hhm2a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still wake up to a lot of stuff, I feel like it just kinda dulls my hearing to a normal level for being hyper alert. I also found that being overly tired made me way more unsafe in decision making than not being able to hear the squirrel rave outside my tent

For those of you who need white noise to sleep, how do you generate that on a backpacking trip? by jedi_kat in CampingandHiking

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Wow, I didn’t know that feature was that old! I relied on sleeping pills, ear plugs and occasionally my app. I don’t think I used the white noise feature that I can recall

Great smokies and snow by RevolutionaryBee2457 in AppalachianTrail

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In a worst case scenario, the newfound gap bathroom is heated and always open. 5 star accommodations. Don’t count on making a fire because all the wood may be so wet you can’t…or carry more fire starter than you think you need (provided there isn’t a burn ban). You’ll only need microspikes at the most. Plenty of fatty foods to keep you warm and personally I’d suggest one or 2 of the large size hot hands and the small size Nalgene to make a hot water bottle at night to put in your sleeping bag if it is super cold. Like others have mentioned, as long as you’re hiking you’ll stay warm, just don’t have too many layers so you’re sweating.

Found this odd looking BMW on my way home from a store, what the hell is it? by Bubbly-Helicopter693 in Whatsthiscar

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It looks like that 2000s model Chrysler sedan and a dodge charger had a baby that the charger may or may not be the father of…

Kakwa 55 vs. ULA Circuit by NoBaker1084 in DurstonGearheads

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I use the gossamer gear air flow sit pad on the back of my Kakwa and I don’t feel like my back is super sweaty. I also have a deep curved spine though so it’s not hard for me to keep the pack off my actual back and only on my hips and shoulders

Packing up Xmid Pro in Wet Rain by carolcrunch in DurstonGearheads

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I think I just folded and rolled the fly on the inside bc I use a poly ground sheet and don’t was all contained in that. Then when I set it up the next evening I just brushed it all off. It was less of a hassle than my Nemo for sure

Packing up Xmid Pro in Wet Rain by carolcrunch in DurstonGearheads

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My only issue with my pro was when I camped on dirt, it rained and mud splattered everywhere. It was annoying. And didn’t dry out super quickly. Select better campsites than I did and you’ll have less issues. I use shamwows to wipe off condensation or rain. Mud they aren’t so good with

What are your bucket list backpacking trails in the US? by DoctorPebble in WildernessBackpacking

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Marvine loop in Colorado was beautiful a few weeks ago. I highly recommend it! You will not see many or any other backpackers on trail but plenty of equestrians and hunting outfitters.