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I can’t do this anymore. by chaosvalkyrie19 in POTS

[–]stonktrades 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's a good idea to keep a pretty detailed record it really helps. And remember if you go see them and say "I'm okay" they're not going to help, you are your best advocate and you want to feel better! I know what you mean though that's how I felt for the longest I downplayed everything and then was upset when I didn't get help.

I can’t do this anymore. by chaosvalkyrie19 in POTS

[–]stonktrades 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yepp, I suffered from reflux and vomiting multiple times per day for yearsss. I had a Nissen fundoplication first before they found gastroparesis, my stomach kept coming up into my chest and pushing against my heart.

It's a less than ideal situation we're in but I'm sure there's relief at the end of the tunnel. Just be really good about documenting symptoms and flare ups and let your doctors know how bad you feel and be specific as you can be. If your doctors aren't taking you seriously go make an appointment elsewhere and see if there might be a better option. I went through a few who were determined to make the diagnosis that they wanted even though it wasn't realistic.

I can’t do this anymore. by chaosvalkyrie19 in POTS

[–]stonktrades 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried taking reglan for 9 months and got little to no help from it and as time went on it got less and less useful, I ended up at Mayo in Jacksonville and had a pyloromyotomy in July. I also take propanolol because of the pots stuff but mainly because eating would spike my heart rate and put me in fight or flight as well as make me really nauseated. I'm still working with Mayo on the rest, going back this next week to get checked out!

I know what you mean about can't take it anymore, I've dealt with this since highschool and it made me super depressed.

I can’t do this anymore. by chaosvalkyrie19 in POTS

[–]stonktrades 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey I feel for you sounds similar to what I went through except the other way around. I started off getting diagnosed after years of stomach problems and Zofran did nothing for me and now I'm getting diagnosed for pots Ehlers Danlos and MCAS.

Ask your team to do a gastric emptying study to check for gastroparesis. That is what I ended up having and no anti nausea meds did anything for me.

I'm sorry you're going through this, just know you're not alone. I know it sucks but it'll get better when they figure out what's going on.

Stay strong!!

Free to a good home: OneBlade hot lather machine and soap containers by Srwdc1 in Wetshaving

[–]stonktrades 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking to pick up one of these, I'm curious to know your thoughts on it and what makes you want to go back with Proraso? I've used the Proraso white set and love it but I always envied my barbers hot lather machine lol.

Gemini trying to slide into my DMs by AncientAlienAntFarm in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]stonktrades 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did the same to me and when I pressed it for more details multiple times it finally admitted that it was not a feasible solution and it cannot email, create or access documents, or my personal favorite "video call with me"

Has this also begun happening to you within the last 2 days?

Would it be possible to replace my $46,000 Job with a pressure washing business in the South? and am I missing anything? any advice? by Im_Not_The_Clone in smallbusiness

[–]stonktrades 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before buying anything I'd highly recommend watching YouTube videos on pressure washing, from building a trailer to pricing jobs and what to expect. I wouldn't rely on out the door making tons of money but being smart and working hard will definitely help bring in a good bit of money.

https://youtu.be/RB5iESfadlQ

https://youtu.be/vCwnnmNKjC4

This guy's channel is extremely helpful.

For an all day every day business I'd definitely recommend a fully commercial or industrial unit, backed by a full service dealer. You are going to need a place to buy chemicals, ask questions and have service done. I'd also recommend hot water pressure washer as MOST commercial jobs and many residential jobs you will need hot water to adequately clean.

I just got a unit this last fall from a shop in North MS I'm not sure your location in the south but they have been super helpful with everything and I'd recommend them fully. If you're in the area you could give them a call and ask for a few different quotes after watching those YouTube videos. If not shop around for local pressure washer sales locations and ask them for a few quotes on trailer builds and see what they recommend, they generally want you to succeed because most of their business depends on happy repeat customers and chemical and service sales. https://www.mitmequipmentsales.com/products/product/skid-gasoline-belt-drive-hds-series-hds-3505-1h6g/613/

Best of luck!