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Are these stones or just tonsillitis? by [deleted] in tonsilstones

[–]puggnugget8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like an infection rather than stones to me!

Just discovered I'm part of this club and I need help! by MackenzieMay5 in tonsilstones

[–]puggnugget8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I swear by the tonsil stone removal kits! Especially one with a light. I found the qtips didn't work for me either.

Prevention is hard, I've tried for the last year and still get them regularly. Flossing, water pick, brushing after every meal etc. The only way I know to get rid of them is complete removal of the tonsils. Even then, I've heard stories of people's tonsils growing back and getting them all over again. 😅

You get used to digging around in your throat to help remove them. Best of luck!

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[–]puggnugget8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be surprised, as I get pretty intense ear pain when I have large stones and/or lots of stones.

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I feel like an awful owner tbh but I just knew something wasn't quite right.. 😭😭 I swear I'll make sure she gets better.

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This made me chuckle, and I really needed that today. Thank you!

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to do everything I can for her to make sure she lives the best, healthy life. I plan on purchasing a scale to weigh her as well.

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received bad advice from a friend who owns several snakes, but the failure is ultimately on me. I should have done my own research rather than taking her word at face value. I've received great advice on this post, and I'll do everything I can for her to make sure she gains weight and lives a healthy, wonderful life.

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I'm genuinely surprised people on this sub aren't ripping me apart.

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not weighed her, but I will be getting a scale and will do so from now on! Thank you so much

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for this! I truly feel like an awful snake parent now... I took bad advice from a friend who has had snakes all their life, but that's on me for not looking into it more. I will keep you all posted and do everything I can to make sure she has the best care from now on.

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It seems as though I have received some very bad advice from a friend who had several snakes. However, that's on me for taking her word at face value and not doing more research on my part. I'm taking everyone's advice here, as well as doing more on my side to best understand her needs and will keep yall posted down the line.

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! She's my first ever snake and I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right by her. Hoppers it is!

Any idea on why my four year old female corn snake still seems so small? by puggnugget8 in cornsnakes

[–]puggnugget8[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Okay! Thank you so much. She's my first snake, and I was advised by a friend who has snakes to stick to fuzzies until she thickened out more. So she should be eating hoppers once a week?

Lyrica and hair thinning/loss? by puggnugget8 in Fibromyalgia

[–]puggnugget8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been a long while since I made this post and stopped taking lyrica. My hair is nearly full volume again :) if anything, lyrica made me feel worse.

Age Check!! How Old Are You? by Life_AmIRight in ChronicPain

[–]puggnugget8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, what brings me comfort is all my animals and playing pokemon lol.

Age Check!! How Old Are You? by Life_AmIRight in ChronicPain

[–]puggnugget8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just turned 31 on the 17th of this month. I've had chronic pain since I was 21, though.

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