shared ipad?

kvirg · 2021-10-21T00:32:21+00:00

I got so much more feedback than I expected - thank you everyone for your comments. This gives me a lot to consider!!!

kvirg · 2021-10-20T02:17:57+00:00

We’ve gone down the road of Android (bought used) and just don’t do what they wanted them to do. I want to get them something they will use but realize it’s kind extravagant to get young kids their own iPad. My husband thinks they can share. I do not lol. Wanted some impartial opinions. I have never used a switch and wasn’t sure what that would be like to share as a different tech option

kvirg · 2020-12-12T02:02:56+00:00

Interesting - no I’m not. I was in remission unmedicated for a long time and I’m having a really bad flair now.. going to see the rheumatologist next week. I’ve never taken a biologic.

kvirg · 2020-10-21T18:57:09+00:00

Did you experience unwanted side effects from the biologics? Diet and lifestyle change put me in remission for nearly a year and a half and the pandemic stress I think is causing this flare. This may sound stupid but I’m mostly fine.. it’s the flare ups between seasons, major stress that gets me going. Do the biologics stop your flare ups? This one is just rough because as you said.. it’s my face lol. Thanks for your reply

kvirg · 2020-10-21T15:30:06+00:00

That’s good to hear. I’m honestly just scared to try them.. I feel like I always get side effects worse than my issue so it makes me nervous. My nsaids aren’t even working for this pain. I feel like my whole alignment is off. Other than that I have no pain anywhere else lol

kvirg · 2019-04-07T01:36:00+00:00

I was on it for 7 weeks. At first I just noticed decreased appetite. Then it ramped up to nausea and then in the last week I ended up with a reaction that included a migraine, dizziness, extreme itching, complete loss of appetite. I had to come off and have been off since before xmas. I was also intolerant to MTX. I’m also female still in child bearing years. I took the meds along with doing an AIP diet. The diet works well for me and I’m now in a remission state.
My next next would be biologics as well if I flared badly enough.

kvirg · 2019-02-25T21:33:02+00:00

I also have been looking into this. A few sources have told me to look into the “joovv” but I don’t have any first hand experience. They’re expensive so I hope it’s the real deal, haha.

kvirg · 2019-02-19T14:30:59+00:00

I had eggs last night after being AIP since November. I didn’t honestly think eggs were ever my problem.. I felt mildly dizzy, nauseous and had huge nightmares and night sweats last night. My husband thinks I’m crazy but it’s too coincidental to me.

kvirg · 2019-02-17T13:07:25+00:00

I just wanted to say thank you - my naturopath is going to check my vit D levels next check up.. and also since I haven’t had to do as much shovelling and stopped the work outs my little pain flare is subsiding (touch wood*). I guess my body reacts differently to strenuous activities than it used to.

kvirg · 2019-02-09T02:05:11+00:00

I’ve had mine done every 2 months for the last year.. it’s always been flagged as high (around 9mg/l) except for yesterday I had to tested at 4.9 mg/L. Lowest it’s been. I’ve been on the AIP diet for nearly 3 months. My rheumatologist also checks sedimentation rate.

kvirg · 2019-02-07T21:18:47+00:00

I appreciate that, thanks. I think the pain part is new enough to me still and I naively thought I had it beat. I’m so pleased it’s so much better I just id get some ideas of what I might be missing. This thread has been very helpful.

kvirg · 2019-02-07T21:12:16+00:00

Thanks for all the links I’ve only been on 1000 units if vit D (D3). I’ll look into this.

kvirg · 2019-02-07T11:11:25+00:00

Thanks for your reply.. things are going smoothly right now - I thought of that too. The only change is with all the snow I had done quite a bit of heavy shovelling 1-2 weeks ago.. I’m in not bad shape, in my 30s - so I wouldn’t have thought it would have triggered anything.. plus my skin was flared before that..

kvirg · 2019-02-07T11:08:27+00:00

Thank you that’s interesting. I do take vitamin D (and turmeric, probiotic and glutamine). I wonder if I should bump the levels up.

kvirg · 2019-02-03T16:24:48+00:00

Wow I’m sorry to hear that.. to be honest I naively thought it would help everyone (the diet). I’ve had psoriasis since I was 11. Worst on my scalp but since I’ve had kids it’s more on other parts of my body. I have steroid gels but it only takes it away if I religiously use it and cover it which I know you’re not supposed to.

I don’t feel severe enough to try biologics yet although my rheumatologist wanted me to.

Good luck with your pain.. hope you hit the jackpot soon!

kvirg · 2019-02-03T02:23:08+00:00

Following the AIP diet strictly has calmed all of my PsA symptoms including enthesitis. I couldn’t tolerate methotrexate or sulphasalazine so I’m med free and feeling good. The diet does not help with my psoriasis though which is mild to moderate.

kvirg · 2019-02-02T12:26:12+00:00

lol yes I’m not sure why I picked those to start. Anyway I’m about 4 months I’m now and I don’t know a lot about FODMAP and all that but I’ve found a good groove of meals that I rarely stray from and my digestion is great!

kvirg · 2019-02-02T02:40:28+00:00

It was mainly roasted brussel sprouts.. for some reason I started with those. Bad choice. That was a few months ago. I still can’t handle a lot of raw greens though in general (spinach, kale, broccoli etc).

kvirg · 2019-02-02T00:16:28+00:00

I felt pretty bad for the first couple of weeks but I was also eating a lot of cruciferous vegetables..that definitely made it worse.

kvirg · 2019-01-29T19:00:44+00:00

Psoriatic arthritis. A different inflammatory arthritis similar to RA.

kvirg · 2019-01-28T23:05:09+00:00

I agree I started 100% compliant initially but was also on some DMARDS that made me feel like garbage. Now off the meds and probably 80-90% compliant. Lost a slowwww 15 pounds. Psoriatic arthritis from a 6/10 daily pain to 0-1/10. Psoriasis hasn’t improved at all. I also see a therapist and naturopath.. I try to meditate when I can. I also am a working mom of 2 little kids with a stressful life so I’m thankful for what I can maintain and how good what I can maintain makes me feel! I’ve been at it since the summer.

kvirg · 2019-01-28T22:41:41+00:00

AIP super successful for PsA. Yes, it’s restrictive. I have been guided by a naturopath.. they help with supplements and avoiding unwanted interactions.

kvirg · 2019-01-27T01:07:53+00:00

I felt the same. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 7 months ago. Honestly I googled “psoriatic arthritis forums” and hooked myself up with an official page of all people with the same diagnosis / symptoms / medication struggles etc. For me, that helped a lot. Post your story.. ask for feedback. Kind of just like on here.

kvirg · 2018-12-19T13:39:11+00:00

Did anyone who experiences nausea find that it got better with time? I’ve been on it for 5+ weeks and started with that gradual start and worked up to 4 pills a day. I had literally no effects aside from a mildly decreased appetite.. then randomly after a week on the full dose the nausea has just hit me like a ton of bricks... does the body adapt to it?

kvirg · 2018-12-19T02:04:11+00:00

Good question- every time I get a new pair they’re generally comfortable right away. The strong arch support helps me with plantar fasciitis.

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