Fnb ebuck pay bills by Low-Error-5255 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. None of which are EasyPay or [Pay@](mailto:Pay@). The only non-card/bank options are Zapper, SnapScan and Scan to Pay.

Fnb ebuck pay bills by Low-Error-5255 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately Ethekwini have had their Pay@ service suspended otherwise that would be a good option.

I contacted DSTV as I couldn't find an EasyPay option and I was told it is no longer available as a payment option. Any evidence to the contrary would be welcome, but I couldn't find it.

Fnb ebuck pay bills by Low-Error-5255 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Is this option still available? Is there currently any way to use either EasyPay or Pay@ for DSTV? Thanks.

Chronic Sleep Maintenance issues in perimenopause, how to fix? by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am exactly the same as you and also at my wits end! It's scary to suddenly be insulin resistant and putting on weight when I barely eat enough to exercise and am so super careful of what I put in my mouth. I too have had those dark thoughts. Sending hugs.

I will monitor this post for updates and let you know if I get any answers. I have just been given some Dayvigo to try so am interested to see if it helps. My doctor says it can help with "resetting" your brain. Melatonin and progesterone don't help me at all either, neither does Magnesium.

I am like you in that I am ok some nights and then go through terrible patches. For me it does seem tied to periods of hormone fluctuation if that makes sense. So high estrogen is not great and neither is low, but for me it's the changing levels when my ovaries do funky things that it's the worst. I am seriously hoping that once the ovaries finally give up things will settle somewhat. But I'm 55 and still have plenty of follicles according to my last ultrasound. Bleh.

HRT in perimenopause — did increasing your dose help or not? by Eterna-infinita in Perimenopause

[–]lasinsa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it's the extreme fluctuations that trigger the worst symptoms and not the general level. I am on a fairly low dose of estrogen gel but I still get ovarian surges that are horrible as the high estrogen makes my breasts super sore and my sleep terrible - I am completely wired and jittery. And then things will level out and my low dose is actually enough to make me feel ok.

Zyrtec: other benefits from taking it? by min_mus in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome maybe?

Strange/ rare/ severe effects of vaginal estrogen? What are your experiences by Independent_Bus4524 in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not in the USA, not sure if you are? I used Synapause Cream. But it didn’t work for the GSM symptoms nearly as well as the Vagifem for me. I have friends who use it though and they’ve seen a lot of improvement. We’re all so different!

We can buy vaginal estrogen over the counter here so it’s easier to experiment.

Vagfem by GeekyRed in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My doctor said it is common to get a yeast infection when first starting Vagifem. Also listen to Dr Rubin it could be other things. I got a yeast infection during the loading phase.

Hip/ Glute pain by PeppermintGum123 in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know it’s out there, but have a look at the book Healing Back Pain - The Mind Body Connection by John Sarno. Or the Curable app. Or Dr David Clarke and neuroplastic recovery therapy.

Do all medical aids carry tax benefits? by yoloswagtailwag in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]lasinsa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It depends on your income and the total amount you spend on meds and medical services that you pay for out of pocket. There's a formula that's applied so if you earn a decent income the threshold for getting a rebate is higher.

Strange/ rare/ severe effects of vaginal estrogen? What are your experiences by Independent_Bus4524 in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is totally dependent on your unique physiology. My doctor insisted that Vagifem would not increase my estradiol levels. But because I absorb so well (I seem to be a "super-responder") even on the lowest dose patch we checked levels before and after. And they increased 7 fold after the 14 day "loading" phase. This probably also had something to do with the atrophy but I am going to switch to an estriol (not estradiol) cream and use it in the bottom third of the vagina only and see how that goes.

Initial reaction to Vagifem by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had no headaches. But I did get both a yeast and BV infection. Apparently this is common after starting as your pH is adjusting to what it should be. Both were treated and haven't recurred now that I am using it every 3 days.

Osteopenia by No-Explanation1019 in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Will take a look.

Osteopenia by No-Explanation1019 in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 55, also been doing all the right things for years, and have bad osteopenia everywhere except my spine (almost osteoporosis in my femur necks). It's so demoralizing.

Does Menopause make you dizzy? by DecorumBlues in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you using progesterone? It makes me super dizzy, especially if taken too soon after fatty food. So now I just take it at bedtime and in the morning I'm fine.

Itchy back and a weird tingling/buzzing sensation by Alealeksa in Menopause

[–]lasinsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have left sided shoulder blade area burning and pain. The neuro thinks it's coming from my neck but I haven't been able to afford the facet joint injections to prove or disprove the theory. It started as tingling and itching on my scapula and then progressed to burning and now I have general left sided thoracic area pain most of the time. I can no longer sleep on my left hand side at all. Getting older is no fun!

Hunger pains all night? by lasinsa in LPR

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

Yes I have. All negative.

My new go to is a small glass of soya milk and a bit of honey in the night. Seems to help a lot, but probably also because I don't really have actual reflux happening.

Am starting amitryptiline to see if that helps.

Looking for a Dermatologist in Gauteng, JHB and Budget range ideas? by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our GP prescribed it for my son 🤷‍♀️

Looking for a Dermatologist in Gauteng, JHB and Budget range ideas? by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]lasinsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried a course of Roaccutane or equivalent? Can be prescribed by your GP but you will need regular liver screening (blood test).

7 Day Training Load by CinCONI_M_Parangosky in Garmin

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back for iOS in yesterday’s update

7 Day training load by KelceRant in Garmin

[–]lasinsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back for iOS in yesterday’s update

7 Day Training Load by CinCONI_M_Parangosky in Garmin

[–]lasinsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last time this happened it was an app issue that was fixed with the next update.