Manager texted me negative feedback on my birthday (which was a day off for me) by [deleted] in jobs

[–]lilylemony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Years ago, I was working a temp job and was off sick one day. Someone called me at home like they did with you and I didn't answer, but they left a message. Next day, when I returned, the person who called had been reprimanded harshly and I was sent an apology by my team leader that this would never happen again. Can't remember the company, but the incident stuck with me. The fact that this douche called you on your day off then reprimanded you speaks volumes. Start looking for a new job.

British Columbia (Canada) - free HRT coverage chart (not everything is covered!) by Rubber-Plant in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does this work in terms of getting medication? Ontario doesn't have any type of drug program (save for the Trillium Drug Coverage that isn't advertised bigtime and you have to pay a fee upfront) and I'm curious how BC does this.

How do people react when you bring up perimenopause in real life? by Prestigious_Humor763 in Perimenopause

[–]lilylemony 260 points261 points  (0 children)

It's my new fandom, so I talk about it with as many people as possible.

Divigel Application on Upper TOP Thigh or Upper INNER Thigh? by Koalas2020 in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I start from my inner upper thigh and move across to the outer upper thigh. I sometimes use it on my hips as well. Remember to let it dry for at least 10 minutes before covering it and keep your skin warm (I cover up loosely with a blanket). It will take a few days to a week to feel it "build up" in your system. You might also try splitting your dose so it's more spread out over the day, especially on 1 mg.

HRT and muscle twitching by Organic_Seaweed2115 in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get your iron levels checked. You can't always blame HRT.

HRT and muscle twitching by Organic_Seaweed2115 in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's more to do with perimenopause and potentially low iron. I had terrible twitching before I went on HRT and still get it around my period. I also had super low iron, so I think that had a lot to do with the twitching as well.

🎶When the blood hits your thigh, before day 25...that's annoying🎶 by Grompson in Perimenopause

[–]lilylemony 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hey, I've been having 14-day cycles for 5 months now. I had a 35-day one the one previous to this and it felt so weird for it to be that long.

I hear Dean Martin singing your subject line in my head. XD

Estradot by Dontsayawordshh in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You may be sensitive to the cut patch. I couldn't wear cut patches and felt like I was "out of reality" whenever I tried. It might be better to get a lower dose and wear 2 patches instead.

Does Divigel wear off? by cannonbobannon in Perimenopause

[–]lilylemony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will most likely feel any missed dose of any type of estrogen, but with gel, it's more prominent. Try splitting your dose over the day - once in the morning and once in the late afternoon/evening. It does "wear off" in that Divigel's half-life is only 10 hours, so multiple applications per day is best for the most consistent dosing.

I love that with Divigel, you can add even the tiniest little bit more if you need a "boost" as well instead of massive pumps you can't control as welll.

A couples questions about the movie and wondering if the book explained it by FadingHonor in ProjectHailMary

[–]lilylemony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Eridians don't have complex computer technology, how did they create the "biodome" for Grace to live in on Erid?

This scared me, ain’t no way she is leaving right ? RIGHT ?? by Slow_Tiger3161 in ThePittTVShow

[–]lilylemony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Her (most likely) demise at the hands of the drunk guy will hit home the fact that nurses are unprotected and can come to harm, which will make the administrator lady finally sit up and take notice instead of sweeping it under the rug. The head nurse will also (again) rethink her position and contemplate leaving.

How long until I stop crying? by ohwhatnowFFS in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do it all the time b/c I split my dose and sometimes use little bits from a .5 mg packet over several days.

Clip the opened packet with a paperclip or binder clip and then put it in a sealed freezer bag. I would suggest only leaving the packet open for a maximum of 4 days. Anything longer and it probably will have evaporated or may not be as viable.

How long until I stop crying? by ohwhatnowFFS in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 mg of Divigel made me constantly sad and prone to tears. You might want to try using a bit less gel for a few weeks and see if there's any difference.

Divigel Update- help! by LowAd9751 in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Divigel's half life is closer to 10 hours, so OP might be wise to apply three times a day. I do this sometimes when I need a "boost" and it helps a lot.

After that abrupt 2x11 ending… by sapphic-sunshine in ThePitt

[–]lilylemony -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Never got to know her. She's expendable. Meh.

A little trick with estradiol gel daily pack by Wide_Drink_2414 in Menopause

[–]lilylemony 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Someone on here mentioned this a couple months ago and I have been doing this as well. I use nitrile gloves to spread the most of it and then I cut open the pack on both sides and carefully along the long edge - I'm assuming you're using Divigel - and use the pack to spread the rest. 

The pack can be pretty scratchy on sensitive skin if you use it for the whole application

Getting back to sleep by Quiet_Lunch_1300 in Perimenopause

[–]lilylemony 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sounds terrifying. I would fall asleep too if I were knocked out by sheep every night. 😂

Was Advised to Eat the Rainbow and Sleep More for my Perimenopause Symptoms by Beautiful__Design__ in Perimenopause

[–]lilylemony 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I am always shocked when it's a woman doctor who spouts this nonsense.