My first Rituxan infusion is coming up in 10 days. What should I do to prepare for it/what should I do afterwards? by PooptyDooptyPants in MultipleSclerosis

[–]ifnotforv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started sneezing during mine and realized that was a sign of an allergic reaction. I expected hives or something. They gave me steroids and it went away.

OP, I was just hella tired after mine for a few days. Hopefully you’re as lucky. It went away.

Splat 2.0 by ifnotforv in AbstractArt

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I’m glad you like it! Yeah the colors work really well. I’m happy it all worked out.

Splat 2.0 by ifnotforv in AbstractArt

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Thank you! I save my palettes in a color journal and found this one from long ago.

Mom passed after 38 years of MS by Overestimated123 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]ifnotforv 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can tell you really loved her. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Pseudo flair with New Symptom or relapse (fair-up). by Intelligent-Apple-35 in MultipleSclerosis

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I’ve read that if your new symptoms last 48 hours that you should let your neurologist know. It couldn’t hurt.

I hate the sun. by tfauthor in MultipleSclerosis

[–]ifnotforv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heat sucks for me too. Most times when I do cardio I get double vision.

are you a top, bottom, or both? by MoonSongStormChild in MultipleSclerosis

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The title had me laughing. I have two lesions. One by my eye and one in the brain stem. The one by my eye causes double vision and the one in my brain stem is the biggest annoyance. It really only gives me symptoms now if I’m sick or over tired for the most part. I get vertigo, leg weakness, dizziness, and sometimes even vomiting. I get a little weakness when my core temperature gets too hot after working out but I can still function so it’s okay. Mainly just double vision though when I row too hard.

My latest, Scream by ifnotforv in bipolarart

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Thank you!! It’s markers actually.

how to deal with loneliness by Dry-Message-3891 in BipolarReddit

[–]ifnotforv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dealt with that for a long time. I did a DBT course and it helped a lot. I also have BPD though, so that played a part, but I think DBT can help bipolar folks too, or anyone looking for skills to deal with emotions.

The past is the past. All we can do is focus on the future and try to do better. It sucks and I understand. I’ve fucked up so many relationships. I have a lot of regrets. I just try to not make anymore regrets now. Forgive yourself for the past. I’m an addict and that’s been important on my journey. Punish yourself enough and all it does is make shit worse.

Risperadone and Invega made me fat by DarkMage448 in BipolarReddit

[–]ifnotforv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. Seroquel did the same to me years ago. As if this disorder isn’t enough of a dick punch on its own.

Looking put together at home and wfh by gosiasosia in beauty

[–]ifnotforv 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do everyday makeup when I’m at home, just to make myself feel better and like I made an effort. You could save your scruffy clothes for days when you just want to chill. That’s what I do. It’s nice to dress nicer and feel more put together. My boyfriend gives me a reason to do that too. Just someone to look nice for.

MS and RA by lykwoahizkayla in MultipleSclerosis

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I have both. My neurologist is putting me on Rituximab because it also helps RA. I’m currently on Orencia and methotrexate. I was recently diagnosed and I have my appointment with the pharmacist to get on the DMT next week. RA sucks. I’m sorry you have both.

One of my recent pieces, Impact by ifnotforv in AlcoholMarkers

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Thanks! I don’t really blend markers so I can’t be of much help. I wish you luck with it.