#Mayo Clinic website

[asexualjedi]

Being like yeah my mental health isn’t that bad haha. Like I wish it were better but the depression isn’t that bad.

*sees how worried my family is about me*

Haha not going to think to closely about that haha maybe the just learned what depression was haha. Or realized I wasn’t joking before about depression I’m not haha in a worse place than normal

[sillimancer]

so I'm realizing that 1) yes I definitely have/had a migraine (it's basically over now :') bless) the past few days but also 2) I think I'm also having panic attacks??? 😭 bruh

[thewordsayer]

Ah, the age old question. Does being ill make me anxious, or does being anxious make me ill?

[colleendoran]

This Explains a Lot

Hey folks, I don’t want to drama queen all over you. I know you all have big problems. But there’s been a recall of medication I take to manage Hashimoto’s Disease.

Hasimoto’s Disease affects something like 1% of the population (depending on who you ask). It’s an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack your thyroid gland.

The thyroid is sort of like your body’s throttle. If it doesn’t work properly, a lot of other things won’t work properly.

Symptoms include (from the Mayo Clinic Website):

Fatigue and sluggishness

Increased sensitivity to cold

Increased sleepiness

Dry skin

Constipation

Muscle weakness

Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness

Joint pain and stiffness

Irregular or excessive menstrual bleeding

Depression

Problems with memory or concentration

Swelling of the thyroid (goiter)

A puffy face

Brittle nails

Hair loss

Enlargement of the tongue

For my part, the big issues are the fatigue, aches and pains (my hands are sometimes so stiff I cannot move my fingers, and right now my back is killing me,) depression, and memory problems. As in, I will be sitting there working on a drawing and between the time I look at my reference and the time I look at my drawing I can’t remember what I just saw in my reference.

That’s not good.

Also not on the above list: edema, anxiety, high cholesterol, poor heart function, an enlarged heart and irregular heartbeats. I had to have a CAT scan in December, and my anxiety has been swinging back and forth into the red zone for months.

When well managed, I don’t notice it much, but when not well-managed, my life grinds to a halt.

Since cancer treatment, I’ve felt the usual fallout from all that cancer entails. But I honestly thought I should have been feeling much better by now.

But I’m not. I’ve been up and down, but mostly down.

Finding out I’ve been improperly medicated for 7 months certainly explains a lot. A friend of mine who got the defective medication notice from her doctor thought she felt poorly due to long Covid. Another was sinking for months, unable to understand why.

Well, at least we know why.

This doesn’t affect everyone on the medication, just those with certain lot numbers from certain manufacturers. And if you are highly sensitive to hormone fluctuations, even a small variation will knock you right on your keister.

Several people I know heard from their health care providers. Others heard nothing until they asked.

It’s not like I don’t have a lot of stress right now, and figured my anxiety, poor mood, and weight gain originated from dealing with what I’m dealing with.

Well, at least some of it is because my medication hasn’t been hitting the sweet spot.

Bad luck, but it is what it is.

It’s going to take about 6 weeks before I start to feel better, but at least I am working it.

Best Wishes.

[batmanisagatewaydrug]

Heya!

I was wondering if you have any go-to sources or tips on finding reputable sources concerning health(care) in English? I'm not really looking for information about one specific issue, but rather some help in how to figure stuff out on my own? if that makes sense.

I got this question because I've was looking up information on PCOS and I found that in my native language the reputable/trustworthy websites have very little information on it. In my native language I know which websites are credible as well as how to recognise harmful language/stereotypes/etc, but I found that this is a lot more difficult for me in English. While I have some good info on PCOS now (and am talking about it with my doctor), I would like to feel more secure(?) while looking up information in English on different topics in the future and so I was wondering if you have any tips

Thank you for your time!

hi anon,

what a great question! some of my most-used go-to English resources are:

Mayo Clinic:

Cleveland Clinic:

Clue:

the US' National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

and Planned Parenthood, which I've included as a hyperlink because it won't let me do the other thing. for some reason.

I hope these are helpful!

[crownedhades]

im having a killer sans and my own personality disorder fixation so i might as well talk about them both. and also share how my symptoms and love for killer overlap.

ill also be talking about color and swap sans.

.°• ੈ♡₊˚•.

so for reference i have covert schizoid personality disorder. covert meaning that you would not initially expect me to be szpd upon first meeting me unless youre a psychologist that understands how my inner mind works.

anyway. szpd is also commonly compared to autism, depression, avoidant and anti-social personality disorders due to a variety of reasons and overlapping symptoms.

short comparison explanation to quickly dumb it down: autism? shared social ineptness. depression? chronic anhedonia. apd? we... avoid people. aspd? most schizoid's have limited or no empathy.

for a quick szpd description, read this brief mayo website. keep in mind, though, that while mayo clinic is mostly credible, they do reference the dsm-5. schizoid specialized psychologists are known for having beef with the dsm-5 and constantly shit on it in their introductions in schizoid related research papers.

as another thing, schizoid's have this thing called a "safety person." not all schizoid's have one, but its a clinical term used for when a schizoid trusts someone enough to rely on them for things. i guess. (similar to the term "favorite person" for bpd? but obviously not as extreme since we can easily cut our sp off if theyre deemed unsafe. we're not that attached.)

why am i explaining all of this? because i know damn well most people reading this have no idea what szpd is. from lengthy experience.

moving on!

what you have been all been waiting for... killer sans.

yeah, honestly, i love the dude. i kind of see him as a son more than anything, so outside of me projecting myself onto him, hes kind of like a son to me.

an adult son that i have not been able to kick out of the house for a millenia bc he spends all of his money on random shit that he collects and trophies in his room. type of vibe.

anyways, i know people usually headcanon killer as having aspd. and im not gonna take that away from anyone because honestly, i 45% agree with it. its not my cup of tea, but theres definitely some convincing signs.

but then do i headcanon him as having szpd, if not aspd? fuck to the fucking no. he is closer to aspd than szpd for sure, even if i dont fully support aspd killer.

but as someone with szpd, i do heavily relate to killer in quite a few things. such as the general emotional supression that comes with being a schizoid. the absolute indifference that embodies us. the lack of reaction. the lack of feeling. the lack of identity. having to mimic other people just to blend in and avoid confrontation because we dont want any kind of attention. good or bad attention.

sure, killer is much different than us when it comes to attention. honestly, from the looks of it, im pretty convinced he has periods of craving attention.

schizoids do not crave attention.

but on a lot of other things.... its easy to relate to him. its easy to see myself in him. its easy to pick apart his mind and psychoanalyze his character when you've already done half the work just by observing yourself.

a schizoids observation of the self can be described by this fellow tumblr user.

so its very easy to understand killer. stupidly easy. like a predictable animal under the influence of "classical conditioning."

classical conditioning... this does not help with my more cruel, angst-driven headcanons.

but anyway.

color sans in specific almost feels like a safety person to killer. because like... in order to be a safety person, you have to respect a schizoid's autonomy and independence. you cannot force us to rely on you. you cannot force us to open up to you.

so i make this comparison because i feel like thats exactly how it works between killer and color, too. they go at each others own pace. color only makes emotional demands when its important, but otherwise keeps a reasonable space as to not overwhelm or threaten killers autonomy. mutual respect and effort kind of thing.

i also make this comparison due to killer's absolute hatred for swap sans. how hes depicted to always be bullying or releasing his anger out on swap. and for what? because swap wants to help killer?

another trait that happens to relate to schizoid.

schizoids easily feel disgusted by reassurance and people going out of their way to "help them." mostly due to the schizoids innate superiority complex (but has a stable ego, uneffected by praise or criticism) and because schizoids "already know" what theyre being reassured on.

its like youre insulting our intelligence and logical reasoning, essentially, since we are not intune with our emotions enough to accept emotional reassurance.

which i think killer also feels when it comes to swap. swap's attitude feels more like an insult than anything, which is different from color's laid-back approach.

"how dare you tell me something i already know?" kind of thing.

.°• ੈ♡₊˚•.

this is all for tonight. i might make a part 2 post tomorrow. its time for bed for me.

again tho i do not think killer is szpd. this is just a comparison for funsies.

edit: heres part 2

[npd-hottakes]

this isn't a hot take but how the FUCK do i find information about NPD that isn't based on like, the idea that all narcs must be terrible people? Even when i've been recommended content by people talking about NPD, they talk about some of the ways they've treated people badly in the past, and I can't find anything that's not based on the assumption that NPD is inherently abusive (which I know is not true) /genq

The only website I've ever found that talks about NPD in a way that isn't ableist was fucking Wikipedia

I guess mayo clinic too, but that still calls us selfish and entitled

But who knows if the Wikipedia article has been edited since I last read it in like March

Can't remember anything else though

If anybody knows good npd sources, please reblog/comment the links!

[our-transgender-experiences]

could you post this as a question to all trans guys?

My mother is super against me transitioning medically, and yesterday we got into our worst fight ever because of it. She's gone onto loads of websites and found all the worst side effects of going on T. I did think I knew all the risks and likelihood but all the side effects that I thought had an incredibly low chance of happening she says have a very high likelihood of happening, and to a worse degree that I was aware they could happen. So could any trans guy who has been through HRT please please respond with their experience or lack thereof of the following

Increased joint pain

Increased joint and muscular pain to the point that walking is agonising

An increase or onset of suicidal depression

High Blood pressure

Early onset male pattern baldness (early like 20s early)

Increased sensation after bottom growth to the point that it is painful to have anything touch it

Heart disease

Lowered life expectancy

Anorgasmia

Vaginal atrophy

Please could anyone respond if they have experienced this, have up to date numbers on how likely these things are, or just have any advice or links. I'd search myself but she's blocked the Internet, but not the Tumblr app.

I dont have any experience with T, but heres something i found

[halloweenreaper]

I think if Dazai got a psych diagnosis it would be Borderline Personality Disorder. Hear me out. He hits just about every sympton listed on the Mayo Clinic's website. Suicidal and feelings of emptiness are shown throught BSD. We see him being involved in risky behavior (gambling, drinking, literally putting himself in dangerous situations/harms way). Inappropriate, strong anger is a bit harder to catch since his isn't physical or loud like Chuuya, instead Dazai tends to get sarcastic and bitter as we see in 15 or he gets "even," if someone one ups him he attempts to destroy them as we see with Fyodor and as shown with the quote Oda had about Dazai’s enemies. His relationships are rather unstable (don't think anyone will argue with me there) and there is an argument that he has abandonment issues which is why he keeps people at arms length, kinda a "you didn't leave me, I pushed you away" deal. If you're paying attention you can also catch when he's manic and when he's masking. Most of the time, he's masking. One exception is at Lupin Bar with Oda and Ango. He's not as over the top like when he's masking, but he's also much more excitable than usual. It's a subtle difference and I've found that it's not shown in the anime as much as it is the novels.

Please note: I say this as someone who is diagnosed neurospicy, so my personal experience may be at play in my analysis.

[covid-safer-hotties]

Also preserved on our archive

By Alex Groth

COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and across nearly half of the United States are at "high" and "very high" levels of activity at the end of the summer, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC monitors wastewater data to track the virus, which can lag a couple weeks behind current case counts. Data at the end of August showed nearly half of all states reporting "very high" levels of wastewater viral activity, although current levels of COVID-19 are still much lower now than during the highs reported at the height of the pandemic.

In Wisconsin, the CDC reported the state showing "high" levels of wastewater viral activity.

Here's a look at the data:

Levels of COVID-19 in Wisconsin wastewater currently 'high,' says CDC Wastewater viral activity levels are detecting 'high' levels of the COVID-19 virus in Wisconsin and have been increasing since early summer, according to the CDC.

While the CDC and Wisconsin Department of Health Services do not track individual COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have been increasing since the spring and were around 200 patients at the first week of September, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

What is the current COVID-19 variant in Wisconsin? The CDC estimates the KP.3.1.1 variant, part of the Omicron family, makes up about half of COVID-19 infections and the KP.2.3 variants makes up about one in 10 infections during the start of September.

"The KP.3.1.1 variant is very similar to other circulating variants in the United States. All current lineages are descendants of JN.1, which emerged in late 2023," Rosa Norman, a spokesperson at the CDC, previously told USA TODAY.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Typical COVID-19 symptoms can show up 2 to 14 days after contact with the COVID-19 virus. People with COVID-19 may only have a few symptoms, and can have none. Some people can have symptoms that progress about 7 to 14 days after symptoms start. According to the Mayo Clinic, COVID-19 symptoms can include:

Dry cough Shortness of breath Loss of taste of smell Extreme tiredness, also known as fatigue Digestive issues, such as upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea Pain, such as headaches, body or muscle aches Fever or chills Cold-like symptoms, such as congestion, runny nose, or sore throat When and where is the COVID-19 vaccine available in Wisconsin? COVID-19 vaccines in Wisconsin are administered by health care providers, local pharmacies and other community clinics. You can visit vaccines.gov to find your nearest vaccine provider.

COVID-19 vaccines are free at Milwaukee Health Department immunization clinics to the following individuals:

Children (18 and younger) with Badgercare/Medicaid or uninsured Adults (19 and older) who are uninsured How to treat COVID-19: People with COVID-19 usually can recover at home, and some require additional medical care. Mayo Clinic recommends the following medications to help with symptoms:

Fever reducers Pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen Cough syrup or medicine For those who are at high risk of severe COVID-19, your doctor may prescribe medicine such as Paxlovid and Lagevrio. These medications stop COVID-19 from replicating, which reduces the risk of severe COVID-19.

What is long COVID? Symptoms for long COVID can last weeks, months or years, according to the CDC. General symptoms include tiredness or fatigue, symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort, fever. You can find a full list of symptoms on the CDC's website.

Most people with long COVID see improvement after three months, and other people may see improvement up to six months after the virus, according to the CDC. Long COVID symptoms can result in disability.

[thetrinketsystem]

Let’s normalize….

Being wrong

Why?

Because it’s ok to be wrong.

Example

We all have been sick at some point in our lives.

We all at some point have turned to Dr.Google “ache, chills, runny nose…”

In that Internet scrolling you find a chat on Reddit “r/ColdSurvivors” you post there like “ugh I feel bad! I have this- insert symptoms here” and someone replies- “sounds like a cold!”

You look up your symptoms next on the Mayo Clinic “ache, sore, cold?” And what do you know the internet says it’s a cold.

So! You finish doomscrolling on the Mayo-clinic website and call your doctor up.

You wouldn’t call the doctor unless you knew you were sick.

Regardless what may cause the sickness and whether or not you think you know what it is.

Maybe while you’re waiting on hold for the office you send a text to your boss saying you are sick - think it’s a cold- going to call out of work.

Then you text a friend- sick today :( look out for symptoms! I’m experiencing this and hope you don’t get sick too!

You finally get on the phone with your doc after a long wait time and tell them that you need appointment because you think you have a cold.

You get to the clinic- you’re evaluated. The doctor listens to your concerns and looks at your symptoms.

Then tells you - I know you said you think you have a cold but it’s actually the flu. Here is how we will treat you.

Pause

I have personally never been upset by a doctor telling me what I actually have and giving me help to treat it.

Even if it’s different than what I thought it was.

I am not a doctor, I don’t have the tools, the education, the background that a doctor has. So of course I scheduled this appointment knowing 1) something was wrong 2) and a theory of what I thought best described my situation.

Resume

Ok cool- you have the flu and it’s not a cold at all!

You get your treatment plan, you get your meds, you get the help you need from your doctor.

You text your boss “turns out I have the flu- I have a note from the doctors, I’ll send it in to you”

You text your friend “turns out it’s the flu! 😷 hope you’re safe and not also sick!”

Maybe you hop back on the Reddit thread “thanks for the help everyone! I have the flu and got what I need to feel better ❤️‍🩹!”

But there is no reason to feel shame that what you thought you had was wrong.

What matters in this situation is that you thought you were sick, sought professional help, and are being helped for what you have.

This also applies to mental disorders.

I see a lot of fear about “what if I go to the doctor and I am wrong?” Or “what if they say I don’t have D.I.D. And it’s something else?”

Ok?

Regardless of what you are diagnosed with it doesn’t change the fact that you’re experiencing symptoms in need of help.

If you think you have a complex disassociation disorder because you have multiple parts of self - even if you are diagnosed with something else- you still experience what you experience. There are MULTIPLE disorders that can appear with similar symptoms such as a fragmented sense of self or a deep disconnect with self / disassociation.

It is ok to have the flu (BPD, IFS, PTSD, Schizophrenia, PPD, or other options) when you think you have a cold (CDD, DID, etc)

It’s OK.

That does NOT make you-

A liar

A faker

An attention seeker

Or any other negative connotation.

If it was a cold vs flu no one would look at you and say you lied for saying you were sick and believed it was one thing over another before a doctor helped you.

The same applies for disorders.

Fear of being wrong is not a reason to avoid help but a reason to SEEK it out.

“But I blogged about my experiences! But I posted on it! But I told my friends about it!”

Ok? There isn’t anything wrong with being wrong.

You told others your best understanding of what you were experiencing. If you used the wrong “label” who cares. People worth your time will be happy you are getting the help you deserve.

“But someone on the r/ColdSurvivors got mad at me for posting there at all!”

That’s their problem. Not yours.

It’s ok to not be diagnosed YET.

But seek help.

It’s ok to get diagnosed and it be DIFFERENT.

Because you are being help.

You being honest and open about the journey can also help others understand that there is no shame around it.

It’s ok to go to spaces that you think you are matching the experiences of from your understanding and it’s ok to then leave those spaces and be transparent about your journey in the spaces it does fit.

[coltonclay]

*googles symptoms I’ve been having for the past week or so*

Mayo Clinic website: if this is happening go to the ER

Me: To have them tell me to talk to my specialist who’s been ignoring my concerns for the past two-ish years…?

[minetteskvareninova]

Wait. I know this show isn't very good with medicine, but is this how menopause works, one hot flash and you just Know? Like with puberty and menstruation? I am genuinely asking y'all here, the only post-menopausal women I know are my professors and last living grandma, who lives on the other side of the country.

According to Mayo Clinic website, which I also used for basic info on my bachelor's thesis, menopause is when one's periods stop for good for a year (presumably because then you can be reasonably certain they won't come back). I mean I guess Hürrem telling a doctor during a routine checkup that she still hasn't bled and also experiences some symptoms, at which point the doctor sagely nods wouldn't be dramatic enough for this show? I mean noone ever accused Magnificent Century of loving subtlety too much.

Also dunno, some stupid cultural taboo against discussing menstruation might also be in the works here, like I for one don't really remember it ever even coming up in the show - even though in the period before the pregnancy tests, its lack would've been a more reliable sign of pregnancy than vomiting, which not every woman experiences, and CERTAINLY more reliable than dramatic than soap opera fainting (which irl is both rare and medically concerning). Once again, female character telling a doctor during a routine checkup that she stopped menstruating and also needs to pee a lot (no, seriously, that's also a symptom of pregnancy) probably also isn't dramatic enough for this show. Also noone ever accused this show of being immune to patriarchal bullshit either.

Also the timeline here is a bit weird, menopause typically doesn't start untill one's late 40s, but canonically Hürrem was born in 1503 and Selim was named provincial governor in 1544, so her menopause seems to come unusually early? Not implausibly so, but it is comparatively rare in women in the their early 40s. Poor Hürrem just got exceptionally unlucky.

[bumblebeerror]

Every time I come up with a plausible, testable possible explanation for my illness, I feel simultaneously like I've finally got a hope and like my doctors definitely think I'm insane.

This time it's removing pain from my symptoms list and focusing on the fatigue and hair loss, and how thyroid hormones have improved it slightly, I'm still dealing with extreme fatigue. Like, sleep 12 solid hours and still need a lie down in the middle of the day after doing nothing physically demanding kind of fatigue.

My mom has pernicious anemia. It's caused by your stomach being unable to absorb b12 because the mucosal barrier is degraded and the factor able to process it is reduced. It results in stomach issues, and more importantly, brain fog, hair loss, fatigue, memory loss, paleness, shadows under the eyes.

It's helped with steroids, because they help repair the mucosal membrane of the stomach. It's treated by administering b12 intramuscularly on a regular schedule.

It's not regularly tested for, but can be found via a serum test.

And I know all this! Because as soon as I realized that it could fit, I researched it on the mayo clinic's website, and the cleveland clinic's site, and followed wikipedia sources to read about it. Because something in me Cannot Stand the idea of just bringing up the illness without giving myself a full course on what it is and what it does.

UNFORTUNATELY. That doesn't actually prepare me to bring it up to my doctor because I am perpetually terrified of having to deal with not being believed, despite my doctor happily taking my word for things on a regular basis.

I should see if there's a hematologist near me. Might help to have that handy.

[fortheloveofnutrition]

Harnessing the Power of Calcium: Exploring Its Benefits and Plant-Based Sources

Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and well-being. While many associate calcium with dairy products, there are numerous plant-based sources that provide this crucial nutrient. In this blog post, we will delve into the benefits of calcium for the human body and explore some of the best plant-based sources to incorporate into your diet.

The Importance of Calcium:

Calcium is widely recognized for its role in building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. However, its benefits extend far beyond skeletal health. Calcium is also involved in muscle contractions, nerve function, blood clotting, and the regulation of enzyme activity. It is particularly crucial during childhood and adolescence when bones are growing, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Additionally, adequate calcium intake throughout life may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weak and brittle bones. Furthermore, research suggests that calcium may play a role in managing blood pressure and reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.

Plant-Based Sources of Calcium:

For individuals who follow a plant-based or dairy-free diet, it's important to be aware of alternative sources of calcium. Here are some of the best plant-based sources to consider:

1. Leafy Greens:

Dark, leafy greens such as kale, collard greens, turnip greens, and spinach are excellent sources of calcium. These nutrient-packed vegetables not only offer calcium but also provide other essential vitamins and minerals.

2. Almonds:

Almonds are a versatile and nutritious snack that contains a considerable amount of calcium. Additionally, they offer healthy fats, protein, and fiber, making them a valuable addition to your diet.

3. Sesame Seeds:

Sesame seeds, commonly used in various cuisines, are a rich source of calcium. They can be sprinkled on salads, added to baked goods, or used in homemade granola for an extra calcium boost.

4. Tofu and Tempeh:

Tofu and tempeh, both derived from soybeans, are excellent plant-based sources of calcium. These versatile protein sources are widely used in vegetarian and vegan cooking and can be incorporated into a variety of dishes.

5. Fortified Plant-Based Milk Alternatives:

Many plant-based milk alternatives, such as almond milk, soy milk, and oat milk, are fortified with calcium to provide a comparable amount to dairy milk. Be sure to check the labels to ensure adequate calcium content.

6. Chia Seeds:

Chia seeds not only provide calcium but are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. They can be added to smoothies, oatmeal, or used as a topping for yogurt or salads.

7. Beans and Lentils:

Beans and lentils, including chickpeas, black beans, and lentils, are not only excellent sources of protein and fiber but also contain notable amounts of calcium. They can be incorporated into soups, stews, salads, or even used as a base for veggie burgers.

Calcium is an essential mineral that contributes to numerous functions within the human body. While dairy products are often associated with calcium, there are plenty of plant-based sources that can provide this vital nutrient. By incorporating leafy greens, almonds, sesame seeds, tofu, fortified plant-based milk alternatives, chia seeds, beans, and lentils into your diet, you can ensure an adequate calcium intake while enjoying a diverse and nutritious plant-based lifestyle. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized guidance on meeting your calcium needs and maintaining optimal health.

For more detailed and comprehensive information, I recommend referring to reputable sources such as:

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Dietary Supplements:

Website: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-Consumer/

Mayo Clinic:

Website: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-calcium/art-20363792

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health:

Nutrition Source - Calcium: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/calcium/

Vegetarian Resource Group:

Calcium in the Vegan Diet: https://www.vrg.org/nutrition/calcium.php

These sources provide evidence-based information on calcium, its importance in the human body, and plant-based sources of calcium.

Remember, it's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized advice regarding your specific dietary needs and health concerns.

[carmillatism]

hello! i hope this ask finds you well <3

i’m just looking for a bit of advice and i saw one of your posts about being disabled so i figured i might ask;

(to preface: i am not disabled) but sometimes my right hip does a weird thing and hurts for a bit on and off and i can’t really walk (my hips have always been weird - they pop really easily and hurt if i lay down on them for too long) and i was curious if you might have advice on how to deal with that? (though granted i don’t actually know what kind of physical disability you have so this might just be headed out into the aether)

(sorry if this is the wrong blog to ask!)

hello! sorry for getting back so late; i had school! and yes, you came to the right place! want to preface this with a disclaimer by saying i'm not a professional, and i recommend you talk with a doctor if possible. i also recommend doing your own research as i don't know you like you know you!

that aside, i have pots and hsd, both which cause me chronic pain. hsd, or hypermobikity spectrum disorder, causes me chronic joint pain. and good for you, my most common place of pain is in my hips, so i have a lot of experience with what your describing.

my biggest recommendation, other than talking with a doctor, is for you to try and stay off of it when it hurts. you can also apply heat or cold (with an ice pack, heating pad, etc.) to the area that hurts. that usually makes me feel better. i also recommend taking otc (over-the-counter) pain meds. take the dose it tells you to take, and that will usually help soothe the pain!

i also recommend that you keep your mind open to the idea that you could be disabled. if this pain is pretty common for you (as in it happens a couple times a week) and has lasted for at least 3 months with common occurrences, then it's considered chronic pain. if you have chronic pain, you are disabled. ofc i don't know you and can't say for certain! but keeping your mind open to the idea can help you more easily make that transition in the future if you are diagnosed with a disability or your symptoms become disabilitating.

i also recommend getting a cane if possible! canes help a lot with getting weight off of the leg that's hurting, thus allowing the pain to decrease. do not worry about "faking" being disabled. if you need a cane to lessen the pain you feel whilst walking or to support your walking, then use it! you would use your left (opposite of hurt leg) hand for the cane. you don't have to get one, of course, but they are a pretty cheap investment if you get them at a pharmacy or online, and they are extremely helpful.

but again, i can't recommend it anymore for you to see a medical professional. what you are describing sounds similar to my experiences with chronic pain, plus having pain flareups for seemingly no reason pretty consistently along with your hip feeling out of place or popping out of place, sounds like something to bring up to your doctor. based on the limited symptoms you gave, i recommend looking into heds, hypermobile ehlers-danlos syndromes (plus the other versions of eds), or hsd (which is what i have. both are hypermobility from a connective tissue disorder that causes a slew of symptoms, but a major one is joint instability and chronic pain. hsd is sort of a different part of the spectrum of eds, or just a different but similar disorder (scientists really don't know)).

some good medical websites that i use a lot for info on my own health as well as my medical science interst are the cleveland clinic, the nhs website, and mayo clinic. these have digestible pages of information about many different disorders and problems.

i also recommend keeping a list of your symptoms that don't seem entirely normal or healthy. also, keeping a journal of your pain flares and describing when and why it happens can help you track it and see if it worsens or gets better. i also recommend using these to look into possible disorders that you may have. advice given for any type of similar disorders with symptoms similar to yours (or that you might have) can greatly benefit you if you want more advice!

if you have any more questions you can dm me, use my ask box again, or ask someone else for another point of view! talking about it with many different people can give you many different and helpful perspectives that can help you figure out what's going on. i wish you all the best!