I wear soft lenses—nearsighted plus astigmatism. I stick with Allstate for everything: the cleaning, the solution, even the tablets. My prescription is honestly a joke; it just keeps climbing. I’m sitting at -5 right now, and I’m only 26. It’s wild how much my vision shifts while it's still stabilizing.😢
jadesailor14 said:Yep. You could go with daily disposables instead. They are perfect for summer trips or if you’re the type who hates lugging around bulky cases, bottles, and cleaning kits. Just pop a fresh pair in every morning, then toss them at the end of the day. Easy. They usually come in packs of 30 individual blisters.
Do you know if people with astigmatism can wear those too? And what’s the damage like, roughly?
As far as side effects go, I actually had one "perk" at first—my boobs definitely got bigger. I’ve been on Celestica for about six years now, and honestly, I’m seriously considering kicking the habit. People always warn you about gaining weight, but I haven't put on a single pound. They say it clears up your skin, too, though I never really dealt with acne issues in the first place. On the flip side, cellulite seems to pop up faster... I have a little bit, but I can't say for sure if it's actually because of the pills. The thing is, there are plenty of side effects, but only a handful of them are obvious enough to make you realize, "Oh, it's definitely this medication." 😉
You don't even have to opt out anymore. I just found out from my doctor that the whole system flipped—now, if you're against organ donation, you actually have to go sign a formal refusal with your GP. Otherwise, they'll just take whatever they can use when the time comes. 👍
Went for my follow-up today. No official diagnosis just yet—doc says we have to wait and see how things play out since these kinds of gut issues can sometimes mimic other stuff. I’m sticking with the sulfasalazine for now, which actually helped; doing 1g three times a day plus folic acid. And guess what? I finally got the green light to expand my diet! I can have chocolate 👍, dairy... though I still need to watch out for sausages (basically anything that makes me bloat), fried food, soda, and even too much fruit juice. Pizza is still a "maybe" for now. Next check-up in six weeks. Had bloodwork done yesterday, too. My hemoglobin is looking a little low, but honestly, I'll pull it up 😉. On the bright side, my CRP dropped down to 1. It was sitting at 12.3 or even 16 back when I was in the hospital before I started the meds.👋
So, I just got out of the hospital about half an hour ago after an 8-day stint. Doctors are leaning towards Ulcerative Colitis—about a 90% chance—or maybe some weird atypical inflammation starting up. My bloodwork didn't show much, just some mild inflammation, so now I’m playing the waiting game for the final diagnosis. I should have the official word in two weeks at my follow-up after they took samples during my colonoscopy.🙂 For now, it's strictly diet changes and meds. If anyone has any helpful links or resources, please drop them below. I really want to get up to speed on this as much as possible.🙏
Susan James4e said:It doesn't necessarily have to be ulcerative colitis, but there’s definitely something going on in your gut. There are so many possibilities here—ranging from nothing at all to IBS, various autoimmune issues, or even "that" specific disease. A gastroenterologist is your only real move; you need a definitive answer. This isn't something you play around with. Forget about the aloe vera stuff until you actually know what's happening. Treat the cause, not just the symptom. Stop the guesswork: get the tests done first, then figure out the treatment.
I know it's serious, but the struggle is that my GI doctor told me to start with stool samples first. It's been five days and I'm still waiting to schedule everything, and I have to see the same doctor again. I heard there's a specialist in Manhattan who's supposedly the best, but things took a turn for the worse yesterday. I've got nonstop diarrhea and couldn't stop it. I ended up in the ER, but they basically told me they can't refer me to a specialist without lab results, so they just gave me some Loperamide, an injection, and sent me home. Kate Jackson68 and I both think this smells like UC based on the symptoms, though I'm secretly hoping it's just a bacteria or a parasite—that would be the "better" outcome 😢 . I'll post an update once I get confirmation. thanks👋
I really need some advice here. For about ten days now, my stomach has been killing me. The pain just wanders all over—sometimes right by my belly button, sometimes a bit above or below, left, right... it’s everywhere. On top of that, I feel this constant urge to run to the bathroom, maybe 6 to 12 times a day. It’s not full-blown diarrhea, but it’s a weird mix of hard and soft stools, usually with a ton of mucus, or just straight up mucus, mostly right after I eat. I went to the ER, and they said my bloodwork was okay, though I was slightly anemic (which makes sense since I was on my period for four days). They gave me some Immodium, which helped for exactly one day before everything went south again. Then I saw a gastroenterologist who put me on a specific diet and ordered tests for parasites, bacteria, and a fecal occult blood test. I won't get the results until Tuesday afternoon, but in the meantime, I am basically tethered to my toilet. I can't even leave the house.😢 My temperature has been hovering around 98.6 to 99.5... I’ve spent way too much time Googling symptoms, and honestly, nothing I read actually fits what I'm feeling. Has anyone else dealt with anything like this? Please help.🙏 🙏
I was at my checkup the other day (I’ve got contact lenses, the soft kind) and the nurse happened to be finishing up with this girl who wears hard lenses. Her corneas looked a little cloudy, so the nurse told her she absolutely had to go grab a lens cleaner machine. I think they sell those little devices at pharmacies or maybe some optical shops.😉