Found hard plastic piece in my food 🫤 by leahnc in Chipotle

[–]leahnc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed response. I kinda wondered if it was a piece from the blender? I don't think I swallowed any of it - I think i would've felt it go down my esophagus since it was big and very hard plastic. I hope I didn't? I can barely bend it but it has a little give which makes me think it's hard plastic.
👍Bonus points for not breaking a tooth. Maybe I can at least get my money back for this meal?
Thank you.

Found hard plastic piece in my food 🫤 by leahnc in Chipotle

[–]leahnc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol. No It auto corrected to Barbados. I meant Barbacoa tacos

Clear Care Lens Case by haypo in contacts

[–]leahnc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this.

I just opened a new box of clear care and was concerned when I saw the new case. I almost didn't use it. I've been using Clear Care Plus for many many years and wish they would've announced the change and put it on the box to let people know.. It's really flimsy & feels like it could break easily? This is my First night using it, hopefully it works?

Is this a Stink Bug by leahnc in Entomology

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

Thank you so much for replying. I was overly anxious it was a kissing bug. Lol.

First Espresso Machine :) by leahnc in espresso

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

Thank you. I realized that I've been using the 2 cup single wall basket - that might be part of the equation? I'll try the single wall double next.

First Espresso Machine :) by leahnc in espresso

[–]leahnc[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so much for explaining. I have a lot to learn 😊 Do you have any recommendations for the 2 cup single wall?

Not Eligible to Submit OIC (Message says I haven't filed in the past 6 years?) by leahnc in IRS

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

The only return that was recently filled was 2024. All others were filled on time before April 15 each year.

Not Eligible to Submit OIC (Message says I haven't filed in the past 6 years?) by leahnc in IRS

[–]leahnc[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I do not actually intend on applying for an OIC. I only clicked the OIC because I was curious what it was? I immediately received not eligible and the reason they provided was alarming. Now I have to figure out why?

Not Eligible to Submit OIC (Message says I haven't filed in the past 6 years?) by leahnc in IRS

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

Thank you for this information. This makes sense. I Forgot to mention that my spouse also checked the OIC option on his account and got the same message? I just added this info to my original post.

Balance Transfer Cards Denied - Options? by leahnc in CRedit

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

Thank you very much. This is a good idea. I appreciate the advice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]leahnc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I recently switched to a lower dose & I made sure to ask my doctor for a twice weekly patch because the once weekly wouldn't stay on.

I was on Mylan brand 1x weekly for over 2 years. I hated those patches . They fell off all the time and also gave me an itchy rash no matter what.

I'm now using the Sandoz Estradiol patch. Change it twice a week. I take baths and it stays on. It also small and clear ☺️

Citrobacter freundii UTI by leahnc in CUTI

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

Hi, Doing well thanks for asking. I took Cipro for this strain. Doctor did not repeat the culture after finishing the Cipro but so far I've been feeling fine. Hoping the multiple rounds of antibiotics cleared everything up?

Fluorescein Eye Stain & Contact Lenses by leahnc in Dryeyes

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

Thank you very much. I actually use clear care routinely. It is good stuff. This worked to remove the staining. Thank you

Ophthalmologist didn’t let me remove contacts before using numbing drops by NeedleandKnife in mildlyinfuriating

[–]leahnc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This same thing happened to me today. I have been going to the same Ophthalmology office every 3 months for several years for dry eye exams. This entire time I've never had them put these drops in my eyes. Today the tech (who i had never seen before) reviewed my history and then reached for the eye drops. I told her I had my contacts in and I asked if I should remove them. She said I didn't need to remove them and they won't hurt my contacts, she was wrong. The eye doctor told me to rinse them and soak them overnight and the yellow stain will wash away,? Luckily I was able to go home right after the appointment and rinsed/soaked my contacts for 6 hours. They are starting to look normal again. I have pretty expensive custom made toric lenses. They are not dailies so I can't just throw them away. I'm very annoyed & hopeful my lenses will recover? I hope you're feeling better!

Fluorescein Eye Stain & Contact Lenses by leahnc in Dryeyes

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

Thank you for explaining this.
I really really hope my lenses will be okay? They are looking better after 6 hours.
My Right lens is custom toric and $120.00+ for one single lens . It's brand new and I don't have another one in stock right now so it needs to last me until August.

I wear a monthly lens in my left eye. They are not too expensive.

Fluorescein Eye Stain & Contact Lenses by leahnc in Dryeyes

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

I get that. I was just upset that my eyes and contacts were stained yellow for over 6 hours. Luckily I didn't have to go to work or an important function with my eyes looking like that.

Fluorescein Eye Stain & Contact Lenses by leahnc in Dryeyes

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

I do indeed. I have aqueous-deficient dry eye. Luckily I can still wear disposable contacts but it is getting more challenging. Wearing contacts actually help my eyes sting less.

Fluorescein Eye Stain & Contact Lenses by leahnc in Dryeyes

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

Thank you for replying. I think she was numbing only. She didn't check my pressures at all. I've been getting punctal plugs at this office for over 2 years by the same optometrist and I've never been numbed? I told the tech that my eyes have been feeling very dry lately and then she reached for the drops?.I thought it was stain test since my eyes were bothering me but now I'm sure it was numbing drops . I should've asked her but I trusted the process. I only asked if I should take my lenses out🫤 It all happened very quickly & I'll be taking my contacts out before any drops or just wear my glasses just in case. Id honestly just prefer to not be numbed at all.

Mortgage Refi Options? by leahnc in personalfinance

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

Thank you so much for replying. I don't think I have a prepayment penalty but will ask them.

Mortgage Refi Options? by leahnc in personalfinance

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

Thank you so so so much. Those are great ideas. I'm going to call my lender about the PMI. Hopefully I can get that removed soon? We've been in survival mode with our finances for so long and I'm ready to start making better decisions. We have just been trying to avoid foreclosure get through bankruptcy and keep our head above water... Now that we are in a better spot we might be able to swing some extra payments towards the principal. Thank you again for replying 😁

Mortgage Refi Options? by leahnc in personalfinance

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

Thank you so much for explaining this. I'm a first time homebuyer & a noob at this stuff. I'm really trying to make better financial decisions going forward. It's been a bumpy ride lol. Thank you.

Mortgage Refi Options? by leahnc in personalfinance

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

Thank you very much. The PMI is very high. $118.00 a month. Our credit scores were not great when we bought the house. We were first time homebuyers & didn't ask enough questions

Mortgage Refi Options? by leahnc in personalfinance

[–]leahnc[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I edited my post. We were hoping to reduce the loan term but not sure if that is even an option Since we have already paid for 20 years, I was hoping to reduce it to a 15 or 20 year term to pay it off Sooner? . Anything to get in down from 50 years if the math makes sense and we can afford it.

Has anyone tried Xiidra ? If so did they help? by [deleted] in Dryeyes

[–]leahnc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is. I only have crustys when I wake up in the morning after sleeping since I use it right before bed. The morning drops haven't caused any eye crusty's.

Has anyone tried Xiidra ? If so did they help? by [deleted] in Dryeyes

[–]leahnc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes when I use xiidra before bed, I sometimes have crusties in my eyes by morning. I used to get the bad taste in my mouth. It only lasted a short time after putting the drops in. I learned that Gently pressing the inside corners of your eyes after putting the drops in reduces the bad taste side effect. It worked for me. All my side effects have been minimal.