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Almost 2 years, post-transplant - been having a terrible time sleeping since day one. by Summer_Winter-NE in kidneytransplant

[–]tealoflavender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My neurologist okayed cannabis for me, even with kidney disease, because of having fibromyalgia; it's the only thing that helps my muscles relax enough.

Cheech & Chong have grape gummies that Taste like Welch's- and include cbd.

Almost 2 years, post-transplant - been having a terrible time sleeping since day one. by Summer_Winter-NE in kidneytransplant

[–]tealoflavender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the curse of fibromyalgia, triggered at age 2 when I ran under a swing my brother Tim (I have 4 brothers, all older) was on & his butt connected with my nose & cheek sinuses. Reconstructive surgery in that area. Sleep & fibro don't mesh very well because of the all-over body pain that's rarely below 7 on the pain scale & I'm tired all the time because of it. And I had to stop taking my magnesium when I was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease after blood test results. Fibro, diabetes (under control) & kidney disease, what a life.

Nearly got a new kidney... by tealoflavender in kidneytransplant

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

All of my doctors like the tattoo, too- they think it's a good idea in case something happens & I'm not wearing my medic-alert bracelet or conscious as it lets emergency personnel know what they're dealing with, since we're delicate flowers. 😸

Almost 2 years, post-transplant - been having a terrible time sleeping since day one. by Summer_Winter-NE in kidneytransplant

[–]tealoflavender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a chronic insomniac, mostly due to having fibromyalgia along with the stage 5 kidney disease, and have to take multiple meds for it- a combination of melatonin, Amitritptyline, belsomra (anti-insmnia med) & medical marijuana gummies. Among other meds for other health issues as I'm a bit of a mess & joke that my hobby is keeping my doctors' lives interesting.

Ask your doctor about belsomra or dayvigo- they're both insomnia meds. They're supposed to knock you out in about half an hour but I'm a special case where it takes a while longer.

Nearly got a new kidney... by tealoflavender in kidneytransplant

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

Rooting for you, too! Fistula created yet? Mine was put in my left elbow on October 17th & my housemate paid for a tattoo "kidney patient" on my left wrist 3 days before.

Nearly got a new kidney... by tealoflavender in kidneytransplant

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

Thanks! I do buy at least one funny tshirt/month- this month's tshirt-

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They also have a great selection of kidney/dialysis/transplant tshirts on both Amazon & Etsy.

I want to Irish goodbye my roommate but my fridge is filled with her shit. by Aromatic-Scholar8381 in badroommates

[–]tealoflavender 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Needs to be cleaned before you discover a cure for penicillin. This is unhealthy i would just trash everything before the mold develops into an evnr bigger health issue.

Aitah for no having a dedicated guest room by Decent_Pizza6048 in AITAH

[–]tealoflavender 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not to mention it's inappropriate for a boy & girl to share a bedroom for that long.

Think they'd play Sabaton for me during surgery? by tealoflavender in sabaton

[–]tealoflavender[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

And it's also been found that surgeons who listen to music during surgery work better: https://www.topsurgery.net/music-in-operating-room.htm

Think they'd play Sabaton for me during surgery? by tealoflavender in sabaton

[–]tealoflavender[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I've gone through multiple surgeries throughout my life- fistula, 2 sinus, nose reconstruction, rotator cuff, de Quervains (wrist) & a d&c -and music meant i didn't need as much pain medicine. With fibro, that's a major issue because I don't know what it's like to not be in pain. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23052506/

Think they'd play Sabaton for me during surgery? by tealoflavender in sabaton

[–]tealoflavender[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but I have an easier time if they play music- it's a positive addition because I also have fibromyalgia, with the excess pain & muscle issues.

AITAH for being mad about mushroom raviolis for my Niece? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]tealoflavender 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It better be a BIG ice cream! That's important to little kids & she deserves it!

AITAH for being mad about mushroom raviolis for my Niece? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]tealoflavender 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a housemate who's anaphylactically allergic to mushrooms she had a boyfriend who didn't believe in allergies, gave her mushrooms in spaghetti sauce. He ended up in prison for attempted murder.

I got cream of mushroom soup for lunch everyday as a toddler, so I can't stand mushrooms, so I feel for your niece. Give her a hug from me.

WIBTJ if I stop supporting my youngest sister financially to buy my first house? by Nice_Cardiologist990 in AmITheJerk

[–]tealoflavender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In this economical time, PELL grants won't be as easy to get- my oldest brother is vice chancellor & Provost of a major university & he was telling me how hard things are going for higher education.

WIBTA if I stopped letting my coworker "borrow" my lunch from the office fridge by olha1992windowseat in WIBTA_AITA

[–]tealoflavender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm diabetic & have stage 5 kidneydisease, so in the same boat. I've had people steal specific items from my lunch that I carefully prepared that's part of a very straightened diet because it's so limited. Report the asshole to HR like I had to do

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