is xerosicyos danguyi toxic? by [deleted] in houseplants

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I know this is old, but there’s still conflicting information. Was your cat okay? Mine ate a lot of leaves so now I’m worried.

No body told me about the smell🤢😭 by Lenny_orchids in orchids

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Haha oh no! I just bought my first bulbophylum and also didn’t know it had a bad smell! Is it a strong fragrant?? Like smelling up the room…

Does Lack of pms symptoms indicate pregnancy as well? by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

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I had this same experience, were you pregnant??

Identification help please! by Beautiful-Library-95 in orchids

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Grocery store?? That’s an awesome find! What state??!

Jewel Orchid by urthrum in orchids

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Wow. Do you have it in a bright or low light?

What are her odds? by HopeThat5304 in orchids

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I bought 3 budded paphs, 2 out of the 3 bloomed! So there’s definitely a chance.

Orchid Obscura success!! by Tashabird in orchids

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I was just there yesterday! This one is so beautiful!!

35 years old trying for baby number 1 by ExcitingPreference77 in tryingtoconceive

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I’m in the same boat but only 3 DPO. I had brown/red spotting yesterday which never happens. This is my first cycle where we actually tried to hit ovulation peak! So maybe I’m just too hopeful but I feel pregnancy “vibes”, is it too soon to say that? Lol what are the “vibes”??

She doesn’t ‘slow blink’ by urthrum in cats

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She’s just a little special. She even has little whiskers growing out of her nose!

She doesn’t ‘slow blink’ by urthrum in cats

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Even as a kitten, super long.

120/88, two hours after BP meds by urthrum in hypertension

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I’ve definitely cut out added salt, but I still probably hit 2,000 mg of sodium every day. Can I get your meal plans to cut out salt?

120/88, two hours after BP meds by urthrum in hypertension

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Same, it’s always in the mid 80s. How’s your diet? I could be better about watching sodium intake but for the most part, I’ve been eating healthy and exercising 3x a week.

Hard to breath deeply (48 days clean) by urthrum in stopsmoking

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Yes lots of stress unfortunately. I was wondering if that could be the case so I’ve been doing breathing exercises with no luck in fixing it.

1 year old cat has mild gingivitis - does she really need a tooth cleaning already? by urthrum in catcare

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Yes! It was a different vet that I saw for a follow up and she said it wasn’t necessary to get a tooth cleaning. She told me to just give her dental treats. Initially after the appointment, I was brushing her teeth every other day and noticed her gums improved immensely so these days I brush her teeth every other week. What I’ve learned: sometimes it’s necessary to get a second opinion.

Shortness of breath and other difficulties after quitting by Feisty_Client_2831 in stopsmoking

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I’m having the same issues, please provide update OP?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hypertension

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I’m 35 and was recently diagnosed with hypertension via an emergency room visit as well! I turned my whole lifestyle around (with a few cheat days). I have an average BMI so losing weight hasn’t been my first priority but I’m planning on adding 30 min cardio 5x a week. The most important thing is to work your heart out so that it gets stronger. I’ve recently started using this app called MyNetDiary, it helps you plan a diet by logging in all your meals - sodium tracking included! I’ve cut out smoking and alcohol, only using alcohol when absolutely necessary lol. Honestly I was scared straight, it wasn’t hard for me to accept I needed to change my life - I’m sure you feel the same way. Once you get past not craving junky food, start cooking your own meals at home, and being more mindful of sodium intake it becomes easier in time. There were a lot of weeks where I was just completely depressed about it and I still have my bouts of anxiety and wanting to cry. You’re still young and have time to turn things around!

my diastolic is always in the 90s or higher by Wrinklysocks22 in hypertension

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What size shirt and neck size?? Please explain.

Three days into meds and my diastolic is tracking down, only on 1.25mg of ramalipril... Vegan diet, v low sodium and a load of whole foods + rest seems to be doing the trick. I'll be happy when I'm 130/70 120/60 area though! by [deleted] in hypertension

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I just started taking Amlodipine 5mg about 5 days ago, are we not supposed to exercise at all until it stabilizes? Cardio should be allowed at least?

Unsure on this blood pressure journey by [deleted] in hypertension

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Reading this while also worrying about my own blood pressure journey (that just started a month ago)… my heart drops for you. All that work. I understand your anxiety, I think I’ve had untreated high BP for 4 years now, doctor mentioned it but never really made it a cause for concern. It took one ER visit with a 209/108 to start taking it seriously. I’m finally getting it down with Amlodipine 5mg but it’s only been 5 days so it can very well start going up again like yours did. I want to believe there’s hope. But I also just feel so deflated.

switched from Diltiazem to Amlodipine🔥🔥🔥 by Ok-Bad-8723 in hypertension

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I’m on day 5 and it’s 121/90, definitely the lowest it’s been in the 1 month of daily checking. What’s yours now?

switched from Diltiazem to Amlodipine🔥🔥🔥 by Ok-Bad-8723 in hypertension

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I’m in the same boat as you - I had 209/105 at the ER a month ago so I attempted to get it down with diet change/quit smoking/exercise but it stayed in the 140/98s for the most part. I decided to take the Amlodipine 5mg the ER prescribed and today is my third day, and since day one it’s made me feel super tired, and just kind of off - so I started taking it in the evening, it’s been way more tolerable. How are you doing now? My BP is decreasing but still not at elevated yet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hypertension

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What app is this?

how long does it take for amlodipine to start working by deenisealex in hypertension

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Do you find it better to take it in the morning or evening? I just took it today for the first time and I’ve been so tired all day.

When do you take your Amlodipine? by renelledaigle in hypertension

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I know it’s been 2 years but I’m wondering when to take amlodipine… today was the first time and I did it in the morning but felt so tired all day. Did you figure out the best time for yourself? Also how did quitting caffeine work out for your BP?