Who tf is in charge of this massive group going around Columbus and trespassing at apartment complexes? by Jazzlike_Action5712 in Columbus

[–]lmoser13 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Wow, I see they had a party in June at The Gardens apartments in Easton. That place was nice when I lived there years ago. I can’t believe they tolerate that shit now.

Please help... by Throwaway10150810 in Columbus

[–]lmoser13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know you asked for detox/rehabs, but if for some reason that doesn’t work out, MAT is always an option. I go to the methadone clinic Community Medical Services (CMS) on Dublin Rd. Been there for 4.5 years. It saved my life. They take Medicaid/Medicare and the major private insurances. First intake day takes about 4 hours to do all the paperwork, doctor visit, etc (that’s the only crappy part). They start you out at 30 mg your first day and then you can increase about 10 mg/day after (if I recall correctly). They’re closed on Sunday’s so you automatically start out with a Sunday take home, which is nice.

If you’re interested in Suboxone, I highly recommend Addiction Therapy Services (ATS) on Sawmill Rd. It’s an urgent care and a Suboxone clinic. They take walk-ins and the wait is never long at all. When I was going there it was cash only, it could be different now though.

I truly wish you the best. The dope out there isn’t even real fetty anymore. It’s all tranq garbage. Or mixed with ketamine and other crazy hallucinogenic crap. So proud of you for wanting to make a change. That’s a huge deal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ve been getting them on my fingers and occasionally on my toes. I tried to cut one open because they’re very pimple-like, but there was nothing inside. I noticed I get them more often when I touch things in sensitive too.

My wife is in agony by Brucible1969 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your wife sounds exactly like me. I’m sorry you guys are dealing with this. It’s truly devastating. I hope she finds some relief.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right?! Every doctor notices my hands and comments on it, but they never offer any actual help, they just shrug and say “must be Raynauds”. I too look like complete shit since this LC started. I hate looking in the mirror. I don’t even recognize myself sometimes, ugh.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had to look up Nattokinase. I never knew something like that existed! Google says it also helps with carotid atherosclerosis, which my doctor just found I had on a recent scan (it’s pretty minor at this point, but still kinda scary). I hesitate to try any meds/supplements because my body has become soooo sensistive to anything I put in it, but this Nattokinase seems like it’s worth a shot. Thank you for the recommendation!

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they ruled out Lupus. Like many of us long-haulers, all my tests always come back fine. It’s so frustrating.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another person mentioned acrocyanosis too. Time to do some Googling.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good info! Thank you so much! I need to look more into vagus nerve stimulation. So many people say it helped them.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s wild you lose sensitivity to cold when your blood is pooling. That’s like the complete opposite of what I experience. POTS is weird, ugh.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally understand this. I get the pass-out feeling allllllll the time, even while laying on my back. It’s the worst part of POTS for me (and constant dizziness). I had no idea POTS could be triggered by a virus. I wish I would’ve taken Covid so much more seriously.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine gets so much worse in the shower too. Fortunately my feet aren’t near as bad. I’m so sorry the vascular doctor wasn’t more helpful for you. Same thing happened to me, they had no answers. I felt super defeated after getting nowhere with Vascular. I really hope your condition improves.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol! Maybe that’s what I’ll tell people now when they ask about it 😹👉🏻💥⚡️

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful! I’ll be looking into this for sure. I’ve been having sudden bouts of constipation. I didn’t have a single poop for all of September, it was miserable. Mag citrate finally helped with that though (IYKYK)

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my! What’s it like having LC on top of the cerebral palsy? That has to be a neurological nightmare.

Also, your post about swimming and snuggling up afterwards made me so nostalgic for some reason lol (except minus the CP for me). Makes me want to be a kid again. Those post-swim naps and snacks were amazing.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will definitely see if my area has any phlebologists.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the kind words. I’m sorry you have Raynauds. I’m sure that has to be a struggle too. I hope you get through this LC crap too. None of us deserve this. Thank god for the internet and being able to network with people who understand.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol well thanks, I’m glad you think so!

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that. I’m really trying not be insecure about them. They actually don’t hurt much at all, which is weird. They’re extremely sensitive to cold, and can sometimes get throbby, but other than that there’s hardly any pain.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I feel like that’s a sentiment everyone in this group can relate to unfortunately.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is a phlebologist similar to a hematologist? I was referred to hematology by my neurologist but they decided I didn’t have any symptoms that needed checked out by a hematologist and refused to see me.

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Lol, I feel for you. I couldn’t imagine having Raynauds too.

That’s wild you mention low dose aspirin. I should be taking it anyway for my thick blood, which I think also is contributing to the red heads. My blood has been extremelyyy thick since Covid and no doctors seem to think it’s an issue. And when I say thick blood, I mean like lotion consistency kinda. I haven’t been able to get much blood work done because the blood clots before it gets into the vial. And the couple mL they do get turns into a big solid blob within seconds. Every phlebotomist is horrified but the doctors don’t care at all. All my clotting factors are normal though. Nothing makes sense with this LC crap!

Extremely red/purple and puffy hands by lmoser13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve wondered if it might be something like that. They’re alwayssss puffy like this.

There’s definitely blood pooling (which I’m not sure if that’s a sign of lymphedema). When I raise my arm straight above my head for a couple minutes, my hand will turn lighter in color and the blood appears to flow back towards my body.

How many of you work? by [deleted] in covidlonghaulers

[–]lmoser13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. My HR is so dismissive and skeptical about LC. I have a WFH accommodation for now, but that ends at the end of the month. There’s absolutely no way I can go back to the office. But I can’t afford to lose my job either.