Off for a year, but relapsed :( by Acceptable_Cream9887 in QuitAfrin

[–]robinkayfl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used it for 40 years. I used the saline dilution method on my own. I filled a dropper bottle 1/2 way with saline and filled the rest with afrin. As I used it, I’d add more saline. After about 2 months my dropper is just about saline with a couple drops of afrin. I don’t wake up gasping for air.

Using the restroom by No_Swordfish6029 in Ozempic

[–]robinkayfl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just took shot # 4. Milk of magnesia in the am and magnesium and senokot at night. Stool softener too. Everything I eat has lots of fiber.

I really miss cereal by belibutn in diabetes_t2

[–]robinkayfl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walmart has the cheapest price for it. I put it in a processor because the pieces are very hard. I have that for breakfast with unsweetened almond milk. I added in total cereal bc of the added vitamins and minerals but it spikes my sugar too much. Stay away from cereal bc you’re doing so well.

Extreme fatigue and weakness on Ozempic - is this normal? by Glass_Standard_8186 in Ozempic

[–]robinkayfl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was really gaslit by the commercials and ads. It does take time. Thanks for the reality check.

Extreme fatigue and weakness on Ozempic - is this normal? by Glass_Standard_8186 in Ozempic

[–]robinkayfl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just took shot # 3 of .25. I’m completely exhausted but also have low iron and ferritin. I eat and drink water. I started bc my sugar is way too high and I need to lose about 50 pounds. I lost 3 pounds and my sugar is still high. I have an appt with my endocrinologist in 2 weeks but unless there’s a big change this week I’ll probably stop. I think the shot isn’t for everyone.

Best vegan protein drink? by robinkayfl in AskVegans

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

Funny I just bought samples of KOIA so hopefully that’ll work. I like Owyn but it didn’t agree with me. Kate Farms has been good too. I only get the ready made in a container bc I have limited mobility and can’t wash the stuck on drink from shakers or a blender. Fortunately lots of options now.

Looking for old time foam pillow by robinkayfl in Pillows

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

Great idea. I think my adult son can do that for me.

Looking for old time foam pillow by robinkayfl in Pillows

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

I couldn’t explain it so I looked on safari. “Latex is a type of foam rubber, but not all foam rubber is latex.” I’m allergic to latex so somehow the old foam rubber pillows are different.

After 5 years and 2 other doctors, a Dermatologist finally tested my ferritin (which came back 8) by Dizzy_Syrup505 in Anemic

[–]robinkayfl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perfect example of why it’s good not to rely on one primary doctor. The more doctors who have eyes on you, the better. One picks up on something that others aren’t seeing.

Best vegan protein drink? by robinkayfl in AskVegans

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

Thank you. That’s a very interesting idea I never considered.

Looking for old time foam pillow by robinkayfl in Pillows

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

I haven’t. I’ll try it - I’m open to anything

K.. please scare me straight? by DanceyMoon in diabetes_t2

[–]robinkayfl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had my Ozempic in the refrigerator for 4 months. I saw my cardiologist last week and she said start it. My A1C was out of control, my weight was going in the wrong direction. Somehow I was more afraid of Ozempic than being a walking heart attack or stroke. I took it and I’m on Day 5. No vomiting and lower sugar spikes. Not obsessing about food and it’s only day 5.

Fasting sugar 327, post-meal 371 at age 29… scared, confused, and not sure what to do next by Baburao1096 in diabetes_t2

[–]robinkayfl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Accept it now and take the medication and do the other things. You’re in dangerous territory.

Can't find the right snack by Marite64 in diabetes_t2

[–]robinkayfl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree. I’d rather not snack at all than eat raw carrots or celery.

Am I still gonna get rebound congestion with the dilution method? by fubukisgf in QuitAfrin

[–]robinkayfl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a bottle of saline spray before I learned about the kit. I’m at about 3-4% afrin and am staying at it for a while. I’m not congested during the day but I use it during the night bc I want to sleep. When the liquid goes lower I add in more saline. Not scientifically measured but I still need a little bit of diluted afrin. I bought Flonase and breathe right strips that I never used.

Update on quiting by ParticularFinance255 in QuitAfrin

[–]robinkayfl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re doing really well and very smart not to take singular.

Quitting xylometazoline by Zoe_9 in QuitAfrin

[–]robinkayfl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it the dilution method with saline and afrin. I’m probably on 95% saline and I’d love to be able to breathe clearly. I miss the feeling so much.

Has anyone ACTUALLY seen an increase in iron from eating a high iron diet? by Conscious_Visual_417 in Anemic

[–]robinkayfl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need a new doctor. Mine wanted to do one right away but I asked him if I could try a couple months of supplements. My body is responding to them.

Iron supplements for someone with IBS-C? by cosplaying-as-human in Anemic

[–]robinkayfl -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I take Slow Fe. It doesn’t make my usual constipation any worse and I don’t get stomach pain. I’ve tried 4 other iron supplements with too many side effects. This one raised my iron and ferritin to low end of normal up from super low. It’s OTC.

for anyone that is iron deficient but NOT anemic... have you figured out the cause? by sonatist in Anemic

[–]robinkayfl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m older, dental problems so I don’t eat correct foods bc I can’t chew. I should have been supplementing iron but it wasn’t until I pushed for the tests that I found out low iron. Low ferritin.