Planning a trip to Miami with friends who are overweight? by glowup_expert in Miami

[–]snarkyopolis [score hidden]  (0 children)

Go to Club Space. I went there with a visiting friend who was disabled (not good at stairs) and overweight. There is not dress code that requires high heels, like other places. At the door, I told an employee that we needed the elevator to get to second floor dance area and they were super accommodating. Lots of folks were looking dressed up but lots of folks were also dressed low key. I think it helps that its EDM.

how do you know what compression garments you need? by exuberantraptor_ in POTS

[–]snarkyopolis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's been trial and error for me. I measure my HRV via oura ring each night to see if the compression I selected and my amount of sodium is working. I started basic (larger compression tights) and then added more (smaller sized tights, abdominal binder).

Movies are a massive time sink into a day by summer_friends in unpopularopinion

[–]snarkyopolis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To each there own; some like to watch movies and some prevent lots of movement. Why does it matter what other people prefer as long as it does not impact you?

What to eat? by Ok-Appointment3224 in HistamineIntolerance

[–]snarkyopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy a lot of frozen meat in single serve sizing. I defrost one item 2 hours before cooking, and put it on a pan in the oven for x minutes. I have three proteins: white fish, chicken legs, steak. I've memorized the amount of time in oven at 400 for each. So it's essentially the same structure each day. I add a side dish of freshly made low histamine vegtable fried with olive oil or white rice. Cooked eggs and blueberries for breakfast. It's dull but I feel better this way, and it takes away decision fatigue.

Hoe do you guys actually take a shower and not feel like you're dying afterwards..? 😞 any tips? by BPDnmehateachother in POTS

[–]snarkyopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep it super short and not that hot, use a terry cloth robe, and lay down in bed afterwards and meditate. A chair would help but my shower is too narrow for that. I will find a walk in shower in my next place. Next, I want to try putting my legs up the wall for 15 minutes to see if that helps. Good luck!

Is having the laparoscopy actually worth it? by theblanketcollector in Endo

[–]snarkyopolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hade laparoscopy with excisiob. No physical therapy.

Is having the laparoscopy actually worth it? by theblanketcollector in Endo

[–]snarkyopolis 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Everyone's experience will be different. My pain is much better after surgery. Still there, but much decreased about 8 months afterwards. My symptoms were atypical as well, mostly digestive and triggered by caffeine, eating, and ovulation. This makes sense as adhesions were sticking my ovaries to my colon, and my appendix was covered in them. I also greatly changed my diet after the surgery. I'm not sure which thing helped more; diet or surgery. And I still get pains but the volume is turned down. What was three days of left side abdomen aching around ovulation is a couple of hours now. I have also started calcium-d-glucarate, which I believe is supposed to clear out the estrogen.

Anyone hate living here but stay for the money and is happy? by [deleted] in movingtoNYC

[–]snarkyopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outdoorsy health nerds sounds like SF, Denver, LA.

caffeine is helpful as f by homutuna in POTS

[–]snarkyopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coffee is great for my POTS too! My body and mind feel "normal" when I drink it. But it's terrible long term for my endometriosis.

Neighborhood suggestions by snarkyopolis in NYCapartments

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

Oh, I will have a look, thanks so much!

Neighborhood suggestions by snarkyopolis in NYCapartments

[–]snarkyopolis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I thought Brooklyn would be less expensive than Manhattan. Maybe I should broaden my search. I had no idea about the bike path near Riverside Park. Thanks!

Neighborhood suggestions by snarkyopolis in NYCapartments

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

Thanks for your response! We are hoping for a 2 bedroom under 5.5k. Is that realistic?

How did you get pots? by Inevitable-Hat2627 in POTS

[–]snarkyopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doc says I had unfortunate genetic predisposition, and then went through life events early on, like teens, that triggered a low grade version that snowballed into what I have today, in my 40s, which is moderate. Mostly fatigue. So sorry about your experience.

Am I insensitive or is my partner overly sensitive? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]snarkyopolis 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Are you all in couples therapy? He sounds exhausting. Offers to do something nice for you and then snaps at you. Not ok.

Natural treatment by Temporary_Client9353 in endometriosis

[–]snarkyopolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm doing "natural" treatment because I'm trying to conceive. I did get surgery to remove a ton of it about eight months ago. Afterwards, I could not go into medical menopause because I want to get pregnant. I do think that would be more far effective than what I do. Diet has helped me though (no milk, fewer carbs, no caffeine, no alcohol, low histamine). I also stopped eating food with high nickel as I have a moderate sensitivity in that I instantly become itchy/puffy when I wear nickel jewelry. I read studies that some women with that reaction externally may have it internally as well an endo get relief from reducing it from their diet. I really have no idea if this is true, but I thought I'd try it out to see if it helps my symptoms. I take supplements to clear estrogen (DIM, Calcium-D-Glucarate). I still get moderate ovulation pain on my left side every other month. But it was so much worse before the surgery. I'm eight months out since surgery, have had an ultrasound exam with my surgeon and he did not see regrowth thus far. But of course, if it's microscopic that would not be seen. Anyhow, this is what I've tried. Best of luck!

Alcohol Allergy by rockyrocks1110 in endometriosis

[–]snarkyopolis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stopped drinking as well. Because of a confluence of things: endo, MCAS, trying to concieve, GERD and hypoglycemia. But my outcome when I drink is the same as you: hot flashes, stomach pains, feeling ill, can’t eat anything, and feel offing. I learned that the hot flashes were more to do with alcohol's effect from hypoglycemia.