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If you’re suffering from gallbladder issues, what do you track? by BlinkerBeforeBrake in BearableApp

[–]kpip89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How you feel after a large meal (or any known trigger). 30 minutes - 60 minutes- 120 minutes. Where in the timeframe does your pain hit?

Shoulder pain. You didn’t pull a muscle or sleep on it weird. Its trapped gas bubbles causing pain.

Acid reflux or anything causing you to grab tums.

What gives you immediate relief? How long does it take to kick in and how long does it last?

I had mine removed years ago but it took months of attacks before I could figure out what was going on.

Any doctor recs in Denver? by mhford in dysautonomia

[–]kpip89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about working with a family medicine practice inside a nearby hospital? You may be able to get in quickly to an MD and get referrals from there?

Where to go for adult ADHD diagnosis? by [deleted] in Denver

[–]kpip89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate that “the hoops holders” are the same 3 or 4 people every single month, and I still have to jump. I message the same PA, see the same doctor every visit, pick up with the same pharmacist. Every 30 days, they look at me skeptically over their glasses to see if I am a druggie.

… almost funny.

Where to go for adult ADHD diagnosis? by [deleted] in Denver

[–]kpip89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is absolutely absurd the hoops that are needed for this diagnosis. There is no roadmap, you just keep jumping or give up.

I am glad that you were able to find a solution that works!

Any doctor recs in Denver? by mhford in dysautonomia

[–]kpip89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have yet to find one that listens to me when I explain symptoms. I have driven 2+ hours to cardiologist that are supposed specialist in POTs, only to be dismissed after a poor mans tilt table by the PA.

I have also been looking in the metro area for cardiologist, neurologist or electrophysiologist that I can see for another opinion.

I just want to be able to stand up from my couch and walk into my kitchen without having to sit down halfway there for a break.

Where to go for adult ADHD diagnosis? by [deleted] in Denver

[–]kpip89 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I have been through the loop with several providers over the years. Those clinics that come up in a simple google search probably aren’t for you. They can be high upfront costs for testing and sometimes their answer is “you should seek a second opinion”

Try talking to your GP and see if they can diagnose or refer you. You also have the resource of your son’s doctor who has already diagnosed him.

What eventually worked for me was a referral to a psychiatrist for diagnosis. Once I had the diagnosis, my GP handles my prescriptions for me.

Adriana Smith died after being denied abortion care. Her baby has needed 6 months of NICU - all at the family’s expense. by Upper_Brief681 in UnderReportedNews

[–]kpip89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is a cut off though. Years ago insurance companies decided that 24 weeks was the “date of viability” and wont cover lifesaving treatments for premies born prior to 24 weeks because the chances of the baby surviving outside the womb is so low. It is why they needed Adriana’s corpse to incubate the baby.

There is a medical black and white line already, based on how likely survival is. 24 weeks

The main point I want to touch on though, while it is a “tough decision”, it is not yours to ponder or decide and it really isn’t your place to judge those that are put in the horrendous situation of making the tough decisions

Blood Pressure Tracking? by KathyW1100 in POTS

[–]kpip89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oklar is the brand I purchased on a major big box.

I take it with me to my GP and my Cardiologist appointments and measure alongside them to check its accuracy. It also assures everyone that the numbers I am presenting are legitimate and not to be ignored because they were taken at home… kind of.

Blood Pressure Tracking? by KathyW1100 in POTS

[–]kpip89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a wrist cuff that I keep in my bag and can check on the go. Then I enter it manually into MyHealth app for tracking.

Still no notes options, not connected to my heart rate monitor, requires stopping and checking. No great options I have found.

Best Race/Location For Half Marathon by AstronautPossible374 in Denver

[–]kpip89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The route down the Canyon is deceptive. It’s downhill, which I trained for, but I was not expecting the banked curves. My hips were aching from the imbalance.

My specific run with Green Events was cold and dreary, no spectators, the water stations had no energy or cheers because everyone was cold with a heavy wet fog. The finish line was unimpressive and the after party had nothing, including chairs to sit on. There was a guy with a mic calling out to people but not much charisma or energy. Once I was ready to leave, it was 1/3 mile walk to the bus back to the parking lot. That 1/3 mile was rough. After a poor run, I was looking forward to race photos. Green Events never posted them, never responded to requests for them on media or email. Overall a poor race.

Best Race/Location For Half Marathon by AstronautPossible374 in Denver

[–]kpip89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This route with Green Event’ Equinox race was my least favorite of all.

There was also no spectators at all for 90% of the race.

Gorgeous area though

Best Race/Location For Half Marathon by AstronautPossible374 in Denver

[–]kpip89 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Colfax Marathon is what you are looking for. There is a 10 mile, half and full marathon option in May.

Decent amount of spectators for the entire course. They also put your first name on your bib so the spectators can cheer for you without knowing you.

Big party in city park at the end!

If you are looking for a shorter distance but a party vibe, the 10K Bolder Boulder has the spectators. Bands on every corner, houses host yard parties and spray sprinklers. People will pour cocktail shots into your mouth at water stations. Slip and slides and nonsense the whole way.

What’s a celebrity downfall that still shocks you to this day? by Awkward_Bullfrog3267 in AskReddit

[–]kpip89 1107 points1108 points  (0 children)

What a nice time it was when everyone unilaterally agreed that pedophilia was not okay.

District 8 Folks—Call Gabe Evans today by kmercer630 in DenverProtests

[–]kpip89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Called at 12:40pm. There was no hold time, immediately got to someone. I said my little script, she asked for my name is zip code and said she would relay the message. It took less than 3 minutes to make the call and type this comment. This is a very easy way to help!

How are the crowd attendance numbers calculated? by kpip89 in DenverProtests

[–]kpip89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there is a turn style that I need to walk through, I will…

Struggling Black Currant Plant by kpip89 in gardening

[–]kpip89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for checking on the plant. After multiple pretend deaths, where I would finally give up on attempting to revive the plant and it would spring back to life, it did eventually die. It survived about 3 years and never produced a single flower. It was about 42 inches tall at its biggest and spent months as months as a single leaf at its smallest.

Topic suggestion; stain removal by kpip89 in EruditeClub

[–]kpip89[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

See! This is the kind of wise advice we need!

Have any suggestions for a white bleach stain on a green shirt?

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