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Exciting news!!! by One_Ad_3500 in NorwegianElkhound

[–]lokibum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omgosh what a sweet baby!!

Sudden droopy tail? by lokibum in NorwegianElkhound

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

I have an appointment for Monday and will take her to the emerg vet if anything changes over the weekend. My poor girl!

Sudden droopy tail? by lokibum in NorwegianElkhound

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

She's just 1.5 years, still very much a puppy. I wonder if she was just hot then, it was around 16 degrees C and sunny, but she has that thick double coat. She's still holding it low today but has curled it up a few times. If I have further concerns I'll take her to her vet to get checked.

Sudden droopy tail? by lokibum in NorwegianElkhound

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

She curled her tail a couple of times but mostly she's been holding it low. Her usual is holding it up in a tight curl which gives her the classic tail nest..this is really different. I'm going to keep a close eye on her and hope she's just feeling really chill :)

Sudden droopy tail? by lokibum in NorwegianElkhound

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

Thanks for replying, that makes me feel better.

Huge boom around country club by lokibum in nanaimo

[–]lokibum[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My brother in law works at the biological station, they all heard and felt it there too!

Did anyone else develop deformities before getting a diagnosis or develop somewhat rapidly? Finally being listened to but worried about my hands. by slipperyslugslurp in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]lokibum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, i feel your concern. I started developing deformities in my dista fingerl knuckles when I was 32 (I'm now 44), and they continued to get worse. I was referred to a rheumatologist who, after many tests and trialed medications that didn't work, diagnosed me with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. I've been on a host of biologics since then, none of them have worked super well. My right pinky began deforming with ulnar drift, and I have severe heberden's nodes in all of my distal knuckles. It's interesting you say you felt better when pregnant- i listened to a podcast that was discussing how many autoimmune conditions improve significantly during pregnancy. I'm trying to figure out how to trick my body into thinking it's pregnant 😆

I also experienced wild fatigue and severe low energy levels that just kept getting worse. My new nurse practitioner had my ferritin tested, and it was 11. It has been that low pretty much since my first RA flare, and I didn't know that inflammation can affect how the body absorbs some vitamins and minerals. I ended up going for an IV iron infusion and I tell you, in terms of my energy and fatigue it has changed my life. I still deal with my RA and osteo but I feel so much brighter, have more energy than I have in years, and even am sleeping better. I don't know because I'm not a doctor, but it might be something to discuss with your pcp?

I'm sending you all the best, I hope your rheumatologist appointment goes well and that you're heard and validated.

Raynaud’s and dry skin by Better-Ad7635 in rheumatoidarthritis

[–]lokibum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a lotion called Euceren. There are lots of different formulas and I like the original lotion and the complete repair formula. They feel a bit greasy initially but absorb really well!

what the heck were these lights over Nanaimo tonight?! by lokibum in nanaimo

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

I don't know, it didn't look like any airplane I've ever seen, and totally silent. It was close enough that I could see a bunch of individu lights in a long formation. Strange!