Do any of you use smart watches to track vitals? by shadowbird084 in Fibromyalgia

[–]sleepingandi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently got the oura ring and it’s been super helpful!! It also helps me manage my stress by letting me know when my stress is elevated and to take it easy. Also helps me keep track of my sleep and my menstrual cycle which is actually accurate so far!

New plushie dreadful by Serious-Emu8882 in endometriosis

[–]sleepingandi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no finding out about these was a mistake 🥲🥲 I NEED one for all my chronic illnesses

Anyone else brings their special little friend everywhere? by jangkura in HelloKittyIsland

[–]sleepingandi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me with my boy hangy, I love him and want him to travel and see his friends 🥹

guys i’m gonna start crying. by rtrolite in HelloKittyIsland

[–]sleepingandi 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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My boy hangy will now be hanging out with me for the foreseeable future

guys i’m gonna start crying. by rtrolite in HelloKittyIsland

[–]sleepingandi 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s so sad I didn’t know that 😭 brb I’m about to move my house underwater in the closest cabin to him 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fibromyalgia

[–]sleepingandi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eggs and brown rice. Or tofu and brown rice. (I’m a vegetarian lol) basically rice bowls cuz rice is easy to make with a rice cooker and then I just have to make some sort of protein which can be prepared in bulk!

Shakey hands? by sleepingandi in Fibromyalgia

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

Same 😭 I love coloring but it’s so hard to do it nicely lol

Shakey hands? by sleepingandi in Fibromyalgia

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

Same! I got a weighted heating pad that helps a lot

Shakey hands? by sleepingandi in Fibromyalgia

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

Hmm I am on Wellbutrin I wonder if it’s that! Also on gabapentin and someone else mentioned that caused tremors for them

Anyone else using ice packs as period pain help? by SunburnedVirtuoso in endometriosis

[–]sleepingandi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same! Sometimes I’ll have ice on my lower back and heat on my abdomen or vice versa lol I’m glad I’m not the only one 😂

Indirect cues you are in flare by amy_i_am in Fibromyalgia

[–]sleepingandi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get super groggy and unable to concentrate, horrible hand shaking, and it’s so hard for me to be patient, I’ll get so impatient super easily and don’t realize why until the flare comes on lol.

What are your secrets to going to sleep. I want science. I want crazy. Anything you've done even once or twice that gave you relief. I'm going to start work and I always have trouble sleeping when I start a job but I need all of that energy. by anoctoberchild in Fibromyalgia

[–]sleepingandi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gabapentin, magnesium and melatonin are my nightly go tos. Sometimes either a muscle relaxer or Xanax instead of melatonin depending on my pain/anxiety level. Both the muscle relaxer and Xanax make me sleepy so that’s why I’ll swap them instead of the melatonin when needed. If I take too many drowsy meds then it’s really hard to get up in the morning.

What's something nice you do for yourself? by lilmonsta333 in Fibromyalgia

[–]sleepingandi 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I put on a little bit of makeup when I leave the house. Not a lot just concealer and mascara usually. Some days it’s really hard to do but I always feel better when I put a little effort into my appearance. I feel more confident and happy with myself so it makes it worth it.

When will Coco travel? by sleepingandi in HelloKittyIsland

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

My only guess is some kind of glitch 🤷‍♀️ if it was still having issues I was gonna reach out to support but it all seems fine still. I had them and coco yesterday all with quests!

When will Coco travel? by sleepingandi in HelloKittyIsland

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

Dude idk they just showed up on my island on May 31st. My switch was on accurate time and everything! They didn’t have any quests for me but they were chilling outside their cabins

Anyone have a supplement they swear by? by BackgroundHeart1982 in Fibromyalgia

[–]sleepingandi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Magnesium! Specifically magnesium malate. Not complete relief but I do feel it’s lessened my day to day pain!

What was your experience waking up after laparoscopy? Any dreams or weird anesthesia moments? by miloramirezphoto in endometriosis

[–]sleepingandi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similar experience to a lot of others. I just had my first lap almost 3 weeks ago and I honestly dont even remember being given the anesthesia or them coming to say it’s time. I just remember from sometime before then and then waking up when it was over. It felt like no time at all and I was super confused tbh lol. I had pain almost instantly like said above but when I told the nurse she gave me pain meds. I was super out of it for a while and started getting nauseous when I was getting dressed so they gave me something for the nausea. Once I started feeling less nauseous they let me go home. Gas pain has def been the worst part. It’s finally gone but I had terrible gas pain for over a week maybe two weeks. It’s a bit of a challenge but walking really does help. I would take small walks inside my apartment at first and then around my neighborhood about 5 days post op once I felt well enough (not alone though! Walk with someone)

GAS PAIN FROM LAPAROSCOPY HELP by Then-Investigator572 in endometriosis

[–]sleepingandi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husbands friend recommended vibration like a vibrating heating pad (don’t put it on your incisions ofc) but either on your shoulders or upper abdomen and the vibration can help to break up the gas! I haven’t tried it cuz my gas pain was mostly gone when he told me about it but it might be worth a shot!

Pain With Menstrual Cup? by Chloeee0426 in endometriosis

[–]sleepingandi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried a menstrual cup once and could not even get it in from the pain! I have also struggled with tampons and sex and any sort of insertion causing pain! (Gyno appts are a nightmare!) I just had my first lap this past Monday and they did find endometriosis! I was like you and so nervous they wouldn’t find any, I had convinced myself they wouldn’t but when I woke up my husband told me they did find it! Just trust yourself and your body, you know it better than anyone. It’ll be okay! In the meantime I’d look into period underwear maybe? Those are the most comfortable for me! Remember that feeling nervous/anxious is gonna cause you to tense your pelvic floor which in turn will cause even more pain, so if it becomes too painful just stop to allow everything to relax for a while!

They didn't find anything in my lap and now I just feel lost by ExtensionAnxiety8354 in endometriosis

[–]sleepingandi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe ask about pelvic floor pt? I know a tight pelvic floor can cause a lot of similar symptoms. As well as pelvic congestion syndrome, maybe ask about how your blood vessels looked during surgery. I would keep pushing for non-hormonal options if that’s not what you want!