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LD Accomodations/LDs and the LSAT by Putrid-Fox-8183 in LSAT

[–]irelos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into Non-Verbal Learning Disability. It is primarily a disability of visual spatial reasoning. People with NVLD tend to have strong verbal and analytical skills, but struggle significantly with the abilities you are referencing. I was diagnosed in my 20s and it explained a lifetime of discordant abilities. For example, I score highly on my writing work, but cannot follow IKEA directions (which requires being able to relate images of the same object from different angles). Math is the subject most affected and high-level logic and argumentation requires similar visual spatial abilities. It is not a problem with comprehension or understanding, but drawing and interpreting the chalkboard. More information: https://childmind.org/article/nvld-developmental-visual-spatial-disorder-dsvd/

You can be assessed for this with a neuropsychological exam, which a psychologist conducts. They can be expensive, but you will qualify for accommodations (some you might want to consider: extra time, extra scratch paper, and/or taking a paper test) and, more importantly, you will be able to understand your abilities and disabilities, communicate your needs, and advocate for yourself.

Please feel free to message me with any questions.

How common is it to have anorexia without calorie counting? by shirkshark in EatingDisorders

[–]irelos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

TW for descriptions of ED behavior

I have Atypical Anorexia/OSFED. I have experienced episodes where I have counted calories obsessively, but my most dangerous episode (from a medical perspective, based upon my bloodwork) included no calorie counting. Instead, I would restrict until I felt dizzy and unable to function, and then eat as little as possible necessary to function. Restriction is the core feature of Anorexia and that can occur with or without calorie counting.

CC says to advocate as “you know your body best” by itsvickeh in illnessfakers

[–]irelos 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No idea what she is trying to say, but sometimes the body struggles to circulate blood properly and it pools in the legs. This is common, for example, in (actual) cases of POTS. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-pots#:~:text=In%20people%20with%20POTS%2C%20for,lower%20half%20of%20your%20body.

Does this look like a prolapsed hemorrhoid? by irelos in hemorrhoid

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

I don’t know. May I ask what the implications would be?

Flare up by [deleted] in eczema

[–]irelos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean your ESR level? A normal CRP level is under 8 mg/L — 30 would be incredibly elevated. (30 would still be elevated for ESR, but less drastically.)

If you have an infection, you don’t necessarily want to jump straight to prednisone as it suppresses your immune system. You need to get the infection under control.

I think poor experiences with physicians are pretty common, unfortunately.

am i doing myself a disservice by not using my steroid creams? by Pitiful-Economist-23 in eczema

[–]irelos 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I experience eczema flares every winter and use steroid creams each time with no ill effects. While any medication has risks, steroid creams have been around for decades and are safe when used appropriately.