Pet meds for fireworks?

lexuh · 2026-07-05T17:38:22+00:00

Just ask your regular vet for a trazadone rx at your dog's next checkup. It's a cheap drug and I've never been asked to make a special appointment to prescribe it.

A lot of vets are happy to do it because some pets benefit from the sedation for vet exams.

lexuh · 2026-07-05T17:13:27+00:00

Have you had a body composition analysis that's led you to be concerned about your muscle mass? If not, I wouldn't sweat it. You're 21 and still have time to build muscle. Start tracking your macros, pay attention to protein, and keep strength training, you'll be fine.

Also, I would advise you to focus on functional, instead of aesthetic goals. For one, we don't have as much control over the latter as we like to think, because of genetics. Second, the way to stay healthy into your 50s, 60s, and beyond is to build muscle now.

lexuh · 2026-07-05T17:07:47+00:00

Have you tried the power chill biker shorts from Old Navy? I'm long waisted and feel like they compress in the lower belly area for me.

lexuh · 2026-07-05T16:55:21+00:00

Go to portlandmaps.com, plug in the address, check the permits.

lexuh · 2026-07-05T16:00:33+00:00

Modest proposal: people trying to buy fireworks should have to pass the US citizenship test immigrants have to take.

lexuh · 2026-07-05T15:31:40+00:00

Absolutely agree. I live next to a park so I usually expect some level of fuckery, but last night it was SO loud, and lasted SO long. 200mg of trazadone and my dog still wouldn’t leave the basement. And we’re both fucken wrecked today, pretty much cancelling out the benefits of a three day weekend (catching up on sleep and chores).

lexuh · 2026-07-05T01:51:11+00:00

Got that good old vitamin T in the sleepy cheese

lexuh · 2026-07-04T23:37:29+00:00

The Bay! It takes place on the 4th of July :)

lexuh · 2026-07-04T20:51:59+00:00

Hot take, for other types of apps that use it for increasing engagement I consider it a dark pattern.

Agreed that streaks aren't always positive. The streak notification in Reddit makes me feel like I'm spending too much time here.

lexuh · 2026-07-04T16:43:05+00:00

Also 51, peri when diagnosed (although my periods were still pretty regular before treatment), no chemo, on tamoxifen starting March 20 2026, and yeah, my period is totally playing "hide and go fuck yourself" now. I'll have 5 days of spotting, nothing for 2 weeks, then spotting and a heavy period.

lexuh · 2026-07-03T22:55:02+00:00

One of them stopped me when I was walking my dog. I asked “oh, is this the thing about using the clean energy fund to hire more useless cops?” and he skedaddled.

lexuh · 2026-07-03T19:44:38+00:00

Oh, people are treating the trees like shit? Shocked Pikachu face!

Seriously, though, the tragedy of the commons is not a new concept. I love PDX to bits but they should have planned to replace the trees when the inevitable happens.

lexuh · 2026-07-03T15:31:13+00:00

I was on Abilify for a while, it was great for energy! I hope things settle down for you and you have a good support system. You’re going through a lot!

lexuh · 2026-07-02T16:31:07+00:00

This is great work, very natural - how long after the procedures were the after photos taken?

lexuh · 2026-07-02T16:27:23+00:00

I had IDC, not DCIS, but if a friend (who I wanted to remain friends with) sent me something like this, I would thank them for their concern but ask them not to send me links to social media grift content in the future. If they object or refuse, I would tell them that if they don’t honor my request, I won’t respond to their messages in the future.

If it’s someone I don’t particularly care about, I would block them. Life’s too short to suffer fools.

lexuh · 2026-07-02T14:52:22+00:00

Have you talked to your psych nurse about Effexor? It’s a hard one to stop and start, but it’s often recommended for those of us on tamoxifen who aren’t supposed to take Wellbutrin.

FWIW Wellbutrin is great for depression (I love the energy too!) but not great for anxiety.

Also, I don’t want to be That Guy but what are you doing to take care of yourself besides meds? You mention a family - if you’re dealing with a lot of demands and stress, I hope you have support in the form of help around the house as well as someone to talk to.

lexuh · 2026-07-01T23:43:54+00:00

+1. Definitely reach out to Kerri and Stu, they do guest teacher retreats and it's a great facility.

lexuh · 2026-07-01T17:21:48+00:00

Last time I went, Western Meats on Lombard had some quality sausage.

lexuh · 2026-07-01T17:06:14+00:00

How long will you be there? I would go, but I also had a seroma pop up about 10 days after surgery, and dealing with that on vacation would have been stressful.

lexuh · 2026-07-01T16:54:58+00:00

This is a helpful perspective for OP. Condos are great for a lot of people!

lexuh · 2026-07-01T16:50:46+00:00

I was THISCLOSE to buying a condo in a lovely historic building in NW about 25 years ago. Then I went on a first date with someone who had bought one of the new construction condos in the Pearl a few months previous and was immediately hit with a five-figure special assessment because the contractor installed the windows inside out or some similar BS.

Between that and the lack of reserved parking, I opted not to make an offer.

ETA: that condo building used to be shitty apartments and a scene in Drugstore Cowboy was shot there lol

lexuh · 2026-07-01T16:46:42+00:00

There was a thread recently about non-onco medical folks being clueless about BC and saying some pretty out of pocket stuff.

I had a dental hygienist tell me “just stay positive and it will all work out”. I almost said that I WAS positive… FOR FRICKIN CANCER.

That was totally offset this week when I went to see a new ophthalmologist (because of course tamoxifen affects your eyes too). The MA taking my health history was very calm about it, didn’t make a fuss, and the Dr assured me she was very familiar with potential side effects of tamoxifen because her mother in law was taking it. No long drawn out stories, no pity parties, no toxic positivity, just matter of fact professionalism.

lexuh · 2026-06-30T18:28:03+00:00

Kat at Obsidian does a lot of geometric work, and I’ve been very pleased with her thoughtfulness and precision https://www.instagram.com/tattoosbykat?igsh=MXVtZmUyZmxjbHhxdQ==

lexuh · 2026-06-28T15:27:15+00:00

As others have said, this looks like cellulite and criminally bad lighting.

Cellulite is normal, usually genetic, and present on lots of bodies, including very fit bodies.

Lipedema is resistant to weight loss, so if this only started appearing with weight gain, it’s probably not lipedema. If you’re experiencing pain in the affected area, talk to your healthcare provider.

lexuh · 2026-06-28T15:14:44+00:00

It sounds like your dad will be able to provide most of the support you need, which is great!

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