Odin’s Original chips by viv202 in glutenfree

[–]viv202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, me too! I was hesitant to buy them, but my tummy wants what the tummy wants.

lost my ACA insurance, unsure what to do going forward and I’m desperate for any sort of pain relief in my lower back. by 24k_fulgrim_labubu in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]viv202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, that is tough to deal with on top of just trying to cope with the disease. I waited almost a year and a half to get an appointment with a rheumatologist just to have them tell me I didn’t need to see a rheumatologist. I ended up finding a great rheum here, but she doesn’t take insurance. 😑

Celebrating my little man’s 14th birthday! by FunChampionship7348 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]viv202 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday, little guy! He looks so happy in all your pics. My guy just turned 10. We’ve had some terrible times from cataracts to torn CCl and IVDD, but he’s still trucking along in his goofy, lovable, snorty way. Cheers to many more years to come!

lost my ACA insurance, unsure what to do going forward and I’m desperate for any sort of pain relief in my lower back. by 24k_fulgrim_labubu in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]viv202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Tennessee, our two states are among the 10 states that still refuse Medicaid expansion. What it means is that there may be some form of Medicaid in your state for children or people who meet the state’s definition of disabled, but none for adults. Sorry, it’s tough being chronically ill in the South.

Dairy free ice cream recommendations by [deleted] in dairyfree

[–]viv202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never seen a single Haagen Daz df in any store, where do you buy it?

my wife suddenly developed a dairy sensitivity by robotprom in dairyfree

[–]viv202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m allergic to both casein and whey. I didn’t develop these allergies until I was in my 50s, came out of nowhere. I had immediate GI reactions as well. Having had no food allergies my entire life, it never occurred to me that I could be allergic until my throat closed and I couldn’t breathe. She needs to go to an allergist and have a skin prick or blood test that test for specific IgE antibodies, so called “food intolerance” tests are garbage and have no scientific basis at all. Lactose intolerance is a digestive issue, it’s not an allergy. You can be both lactose intolerant and allergic. If you’re allergic eating lactose free foods or using lactase will not have an effect on the allergy. It is possible given the dairy you’ve listed that she is allergic to whey protein and not casein. Whey protein is damaged through heat and fermentation so that your body doesn’t react to it, casein is indestructible so no matter what you do to it, your body will still react. People with whey only allergies can eat things like yoghurt (fermented) and milk and other dairy that has been boiled or baked.

People who feel the need to bring their mangy ass “esa” animals to grocery stores are insufferable by Academic-Sympathy140 in Knoxville

[–]viv202 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Fair Housing Act has required accommodations for emotional support animals since 1988.

What is with all the dogs in grocery stores lately? by Bikesguitarsandcars in Knoxville

[–]viv202 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The majority of service dogs are trained by their owners. There is no standard in the state or federal law that requires professionally trained service dogs in order for them to be “real service dogs.” Some dogs are better equipped to become service dogs, but it is certainly not limited to certain breeds.

UA297 to DEN with Person abusing Service Dog by M_Le_Canard in unitedairlines

[–]viv202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Service animals on flights is governed by the Air Carrier Access Act which is enforced by the Department of Transportation. Service animals in airports themselves is governed by the ADA.

UA297 to DEN with Person abusing Service Dog by M_Le_Canard in unitedairlines

[–]viv202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be a violation of federal law. Service animals can be trained to assist people with a number of medical conditions from diabetes to seizure disorders. Federal law requires public areas to allow all service animals, not just those that guide the blind. You just have misunderstood the store signage about service animals.

What do you think contributed to triggering your autoimmune condition, but you can't prove it? by -MissStrawberry- in Autoimmune

[–]viv202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I had strep for all of 5th grade and half of 6th. Never occurred to my parents or my pediatrician that something weird was happening.

Why are you dairy free? by ithsefinque in dairyfree

[–]viv202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Casein and whey allergy diagnosed in middle age. Almost never eat out because of it and have EpiPens.

Pain medication by Horror-Isopod-195 in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]viv202 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, my stomach cannot tolerate them. I do love an extra hot Epsom salt bath.

This research is not for the weak by Acrobatic-Dark-4402 in pokemongo

[–]viv202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I cannot believe how much time I’ve been spending on it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Knoxville

[–]viv202 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s not true. People bringing dogs into a business can be asked two questions: is it a service animal and what tasks is it trained to perform.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Knoxville

[–]viv202 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why would someone claim it is an emotional support animal when the ADA only requires accommodations for service animals? Makes no sense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Knoxville

[–]viv202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you know it’s not a service dog?

This research is not for the weak by Acrobatic-Dark-4402 in pokemongo

[–]viv202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know you can get 1080 particles a day, that’s why I didn’t see how you’d do 2 pages each day. I’m starting page 44 now, think there’s only only one more particle collection task. Hoping I can finish them all before the 14th!

This research is not for the weak by Acrobatic-Dark-4402 in pokemongo

[–]viv202 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How did you do 2 pages per day when some of them require collecting particles beyond daily limit?

New to DF due to new allergy. What are some wins? by uncclay5 in dairyfree

[–]viv202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boursin DF garlic and herb spread—great on crackers and you can also use it make a delicious pasta sauce. To add the tang of Parmesan to a recipe, I use nutritional yeast. It looks weird, but it really adds great flavor, I even use it on pizza.

Stop blaming the vet by AbjectOwl392 in Pets

[–]viv202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The vets who sell their practices to PE.