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Post by mintyblueair on Sept 13, 2021 8:58:32 GMT -6
Thank you so much tj and mapleme. I will talk to my doctor about non-antidepressant options. I actually Googled for medications that had the least side effects and buspirone was on the list, so I was thinking of asking specifically about that one. My doctor is pretty supportive and has assured me that there are lots of options that can be explored; I just need to make the call. I have considered CBD in the past but I got lost in reading online reviews and articles that said there were so many fake products with little to no actual or pure CBD. I ended up ordering a few CBD peanut butter cups because I thought if it does nothing, at least it will have been tasty lol. And I did feel like it didn't do anything so I never bothered ordering anything else. But I hear good things from so many people. mapleme, do you know of a reputable brand that you could recommend? |
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Post by charlotte on Sept 13, 2021 9:03:02 GMT -6
Sending you love & support mintyblueair! I’m glad your doctor is helpful & willing to work with you. Sometimes that’s half the battle! I hope you can find a good solution. |
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Post by mapleme on Sept 13, 2021 9:49:21 GMT -6
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Post by violajack on Sept 13, 2021 16:22:55 GMT -6
I second sodas from upstate. I have stayed calm in situations that would have really stressed me out.
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Post by ovenrack on Sept 16, 2021 8:59:46 GMT -6
I’m in the waiting room at a medical appointment for some mysterious symptoms and I’m super anxious.
They’re not CoVid-like. That wouldn’t be at all mysterious!
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Post by charlotte on Sept 16, 2021 9:14:26 GMT -6
ovenrack I hope they can figure it out & ease your anxiety 💚💚
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Post by tj on Sept 16, 2021 11:03:56 GMT -6
Omg I love a good medical mystery. I bet it’s a tick.
Not to laugh at your expense Oregon. Just trying to lighten the mood. I hope all is well with you. Sending you good vibes.
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Post by ovenrack on Sept 16, 2021 11:11:24 GMT -6
Omg I love a good medical mystery. I bet it’s a tick. Not to laugh at your expense Oregon. Just trying to lighten the mood. I hope all is well with you. Sending you good vibes. Lol I love it too! Trying not to watch House so I don’t assume I have (INSERT SAD MEDICAL PROGNOSIS HERE). The appt was good. My doc was running 20 minutes late and spent too much time with me. I always think of switching PCPs to someone closer, but I REALLY like my doc and she isn’t THAT far. MRI soon, and the rest of the symptoms are pretty clearly persisting Lyme disease. Alas, alack. |
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Post by tj on Sept 16, 2021 11:12:29 GMT -6
See. I told you it was a tick.
Hugs.
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Post by milano on Sept 16, 2021 11:33:59 GMT -6
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Post by ovenrack on Sept 16, 2021 13:56:09 GMT -6
Omg. MRIs!
The place my doc sent me to: affiliated with a hospital, so therefore $300 copay plus the cost goes toward my deductible (I’m not close to hitting it, so presumably the whole cost).
Place my insurance recommends that’s non-affiliated: $200 copay.
This is why I hate hate hate insurance bullshit.
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Post by tj on Sept 16, 2021 14:25:15 GMT -6
Insurance is the worst. Almost as bad as ticks.
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Post by sarenu on Sept 16, 2021 15:48:01 GMT -6
Insurance is the worst. Almost as bad as ticks. I would say worse than ticks. Pay each month for coverage, need to pay copays, have no way of comparing costs, and can bankrupt you due to a major medical issue. Also, because offices need to jump through hoops to bill insurance admin costs are eating up hospital budgets. So much wrong with the current system it needs to be burned to the ground (much like ticks). |
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Post by stringy on Sept 16, 2021 17:56:53 GMT -6
OR! What’s happening? Is it Lyme? Hope you are feeling better and get some answers
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Post by mintyblueair on Sept 18, 2021 19:10:04 GMT -6
I spoke with my GP about medication but I also had C with me for her shots and it just wasn't the best time to talk. I wanted to stress that I did not want to try any SSRI but I didn't say it specifically, so I left with a prescription for Lexapro, which I did not know until afterward is an SSRI closely related to Celexa, which I have had a terrible experience with in the past.
So I started up on Remeron, which I was on last winter. My doctor had said I could start it again if the new prescription didn't work for me. It definitely helped with sleep and anxiety last time, but I found the increased appetite and weight gain intolerable eventually. I'll be seeing him again in 4 weeks so if I'm unhappy with it I'll ask for a non-SSRI. I'm on day 3 of taking it and it's just incredible to me how it affects my appetite. I had just gotten down to my ideal weight and bought some new clothes. It just adds a whole new dimension of anxiety and guilt when I have to think about not eating all day every day. Sigh.
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Post by mintyblueair on Sept 18, 2021 19:11:47 GMT -6
ovenrack, Did you end up with a Lyme diagnosis? I hope you've got a good treatment plan and start to feel better ASAP.
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Post by mintyblueair on Sept 18, 2021 19:15:41 GMT -6
Oh, after we talked about CBD I sent MH to the store for some CBD and THC chocolate. I haven't felt a thing from the CBD but the THC is actually helpful. I've only taken it twice, a 2mg piece, and I don't feel high, just some body high effects and then I get very tired and sleep very deeply. So as a sleep aid, I think it's great.
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Post by milano on Sept 18, 2021 19:44:27 GMT -6
I just ordered a 6 pack of the seltzer from that elevator place. And some sleep gummies. I'm hoping they help me to chill and also get some decent sleep.
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Post by mintyblueair on Sept 18, 2021 20:04:00 GMT -6
milano I wanted to order that seltzer, too, but I was not thinking about the fact that I can't order cannabis products from outside Canada. Bummer. I hope the gummies help you sleep 🤞
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Post by sarenu on Sept 19, 2021 7:52:30 GMT -6
ovenrack, Did you end up with a Lyme diagnosis? I hope you've got a good treatment plan and start to feel better ASAP. Yes, please update us. I’ve was thinking about you yesterday and hoping everything was alright. |
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Post by ovenrack on Sept 19, 2021 14:12:35 GMT -6
Thanks, all. I appreciate the thoughts. My antibodies show I do have lyme, and bloodwork shows actively fighting something.
I tried 2 weeks of abx but no improvement. We are dealing with my more mysterious symptoms via MRI to make sure it isn’t something weird, as it could be random, or alarming, or just lyme.
So I’m all right, but in a bit of limbo.
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Post by charlotte on Sept 19, 2021 16:01:15 GMT -6
Wow ovenrack I’m sorry you’re in that position. Sending virtual support your way. |
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Post by mc13 on Sept 19, 2021 18:40:41 GMT -6
I’m sorry you’re in just waiting make. I hope they can figure it out soon ovenrack. |
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Post by Speedy on Sept 19, 2021 19:17:33 GMT -6
Sorry you're not feeling great ovenrack. Hopefully they can figure out what's going on! |
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Post by mapleme on Sept 20, 2021 6:53:37 GMT -6
Ugh, I'm sorry ovenrack. I hope that you are able to get it sorted out soon. |
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Post by violajack on Sept 20, 2021 11:12:55 GMT -6
My 4 6-packs of CBD soda from upstate came and I'm a much chiller momma. Covid isolating from all the kids is probably helping some too. But with my shinny new negative result, I have to get back to parenting.
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Post by sarenu on Sept 20, 2021 11:34:23 GMT -6
My 4 6-packs of CBD soda from upstate came and I'm a much chiller momma. Covid isolating from all the kids is probably helping some too. But with my shinny new negative result, I have to get back to parenting. How is everyone else doing? |
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Post by violajack on Sept 20, 2021 14:29:51 GMT -6
My 4 6-packs of CBD soda from upstate came and I'm a much chiller momma. Covid isolating from all the kids is probably helping some too. But with my shinny new negative result, I have to get back to parenting. How is everyone else doing? Negatives for everyone! No symptoms for the kids. If I hadn't been testing routinely because of the school environment, the whole thing could have been shrugged off as allergies. I'm glad I tested and pulled the kids out of things. I get to teach remote this week too, saving 50 minutes of driving each way. Wouldn't want to video teach full time, but just two days is kind of a nice break from the commute. Oh, and the doctor recommended I continue isolating for 3 more days, so I get my quiet room to myself for a little bit longer. I told my husband I want to take regular vacations to that room, all by myself. |
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Post by milano on Sept 22, 2021 12:54:21 GMT -6
My seltzers and gummies arrived today. Mh brought the box in and says "what the heck did you order from an elevator supply company?"  |
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Post by mapleme on Sept 22, 2021 17:27:28 GMT -6
My seltzers and gummies arrived today. Mh brought the box in and says "what the heck did you order from an elevator supply company?" I was reading this and thinking how good the sodas are and maybe I want one. Then I thought, “eh, I’m feeling pretty even, I don’t need one. Oh wait, that’s because I just had one!” |
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