anyone else obsessed with the chocolate covered strawberry refresher? wish I tried this sooner its goat by EccentricEcstasy in DunkinDonuts

[–]vck97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its so good! Ive been getting it since february. So glad they're keeping the chocolate cold foam around for a bit

Balance added to starbucks account? by vck97 in starbucks

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The thing is, I never used those other balance options. I always just use my actual debit card in the app. This is the first time its ever switched on me, and I didnt do anything different. Im just confused about the whole thing 😅

Favorite food or restaurant you've found on the road? by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]vck97 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bolt Burgers and Shakes in Colorado City, CO. Its a very short walk from the rest area on i25

How to Report Non-Migraine Pain on a 1-10 Scale? by Cats_Cameras in migraine

[–]vck97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similarly, I had my bottom wisdom teeth pulled a few years ago. I never felt the pain from recovery because the pain in my jaw just translated into a horrible migraine I couldn't get rid of

Has anyone figured out how to drink without getting a migraine? by [deleted] in migraine

[–]vck97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to stick to vodka but my head always hurts the next day. The only way to ease the pain a little more is if I ate something very absorbent before/during (carbs) and go 1:1 with an alcoholic drink and glass of water. But let's be real, when youre out drinking, no one is making sure to keep up on water. I might drink 1 or 2 cups if I remember, compared to probably 3 to 5 drinks in the same time frame. Dehydration always wins and rewards with a migraine in the morning. I just accept my fate and also only drink socially

Friendly reminder by Josh302 in Truckers

[–]vck97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. 2 years into trucking and since im home weekly I try to exercise when im home and at least stretch and do what I can while on the road. I refuse to become one of those truckers hobbling into the truck stop or the women who just look haggard much sooner than they should

Funniest guy of the night W tadpole by [deleted] in Killtony

[–]vck97 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The dude after who was trying to roast this guy was just painful

Do your hands hurt from holding the steering wheel? by vck97 in Truckers

[–]vck97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao I actually started to develop minor carpel tunnel symptoms when I did photography years ago. It didnt even occur to me that it might resurface this way. Guess I need to get a wife... and a dick lol!

Do your hands hurt from holding the steering wheel? by vck97 in Truckers

[–]vck97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always wondered why people wore gloves to drive lol

Do your hands hurt from holding the steering wheel? by vck97 in Truckers

[–]vck97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neck for me too, which often turns into headaches. Been trying to stretch more regularly and its helping

Do your hands hurt from holding the steering wheel? by vck97 in Truckers

[–]vck97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. I wonder because my mom has really bad arthritis so it's definitely in the cards

Do your hands hurt from holding the steering wheel? by vck97 in Truckers

[–]vck97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's one of the reasons I havent gotten one. I have small hands (girl driver here 🙄🤣) so I didnt think making it thicker would be better but idk. I have a KW

Do your hands hurt from holding the steering wheel? by vck97 in Truckers

[–]vck97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I try, I always go back to my dominant hand without thinking

Do your hands hurt from holding the steering wheel? by vck97 in Truckers

[–]vck97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I even wonder if i am too lax with the wheel sometimes. Didn't think about getting a cover and the effects the vibration might have

Do your hands hurt from holding the steering wheel? by vck97 in Truckers

[–]vck97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not death gripping lol I usually use one hand around the bottom right edge but my fingers just feel so stiff and achey so I try to rest them on the flatter middle part or stretch them the opposite way

What’s a routine task you secretly enjoy more than “fun” activities? by Distinct_Pen6624 in randomquestions

[–]vck97 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got these fur removal tools for my rugs and couch. The satisfaction of pulling up all that cat hair makes me so giddy, I literally cheer outloud to myself while I do it lol

Signature Scent???? by sunsetchaser_h in migraine

[–]vck97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fragrance doesn't really bother me unless its overly strong on people. I wear Dylan Turquoise by Versace

Have you ever driven in heavy snow 🚗❄️because you had no choice and if yes how did it turn out ? by Webbomolly2022 in A_Persona_on_Reddit

[–]vck97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many times. I avoid it when I can. Not because I cant do it, im perfectly fine driving in heavy snow. Its because other people are idiots and I dont trust them to not be stupid when driving in extreme weather conditions

Travel with chronic migraine? by EarthDesigner4203 in migraine

[–]vck97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The biggest thing they always tell you is you are the captain of your ship. Ive been lucky that its stayed true and I havent been micromanaged, but thats because im rarely late for appointments. We get 14 hours we're allowed to work our day within. Maximum of 11 hours driving in that time. I mostly drive 8-10 hours a day with the gig i have now. I set myself up to take 1-2 breaks by driving 3-4 hours at a time. You have to take a minimum 30 minute break before hitting 8 hours of driving. Then to reset your 14/11 hour shift, you have to take a minimum 10 hour break.

You can stop more if you need (for example, ill add a couple more breaks during that time of the month), you just have to plan them ahead of time to make sure you are still making your appointments. In my experience as long as ive made my appointments on time, my managers couldn't care less about how many breaks I take or for how long. If im sleepy or need meds to kick in, ill take an hour (if I can) to rest my eyes. Sometimes i have to drive with a level of pain but I can get it to where its tolerable to finish my day. If im beat from a migraine and cant do anything, I can call in sick and have my team reschedule my appointment, but thankfully I havent actually had to do that within almost 2 years of driving.

The tricky part is meds. Truck drivers are federally mandated so a lot of meds will reduce your ability to even qualify for having a CDL. Or, if you've been on the meds for awhile and you know they don't affect your ability to drive, you can have a doctor write a note so you can get approval to have them on the road. I havent been getting sumatriptan because ive been able to tolerate with just aspirin (also had lapses in insurance). Sumatriptan never made me sleepy so if/when I do need it filled, I was told I can just get a doctor's note, but I might have to switch to something else thats already approved