do a little digging online—there are plenty of private practices out there. honestly, if Dr. Smith refers you, you probably have to be dealing with something pretty serious or a major diagnosis to even get in the door.
Honestly, it’s not really that big of a tragedy. My boyfriend has been dealing with Type 1 since he was six years old. I mean, sure, he doesn't eat nearly as much as I do sometimes 😬 but he’s definitely not some perfect saint either 😁 He just takes his insulin whenever—he checks his sugar, sees how high it is, and then gives himself a shot. If his levels drop too low, he just grabs something sweet. It's basically just a constant cycle... I haven't really noticed him taking insulin at any specific scheduled times—honestly, I think he's just pretty irresponsible about it—but I can't exactly re-train him, you know? Besides, he probably knows what he's doing better than I do. His life is totally normal, though. He goes out, hangs with friends, even has a drink every now and then. 😠 The funniest part is when we're out at a club and half the people around us pass out just seeing the pen 🤣🤣
Maybe try seeing the doppelganger for your prenatal care—it’s worth checking them out for info. The girls who posted about that clinic here said everything was top-tier—service, the way they talk to you, the explanations... plus, unlike those massive public hospitals, they actually have time for all your questions and won't just brush you off... The price tag is a bit steep, I guess, but hey—pregnancy and a new baby are worth way more than some extra cash... assuming you can swing a private clinic, of course.. Give it a shot 🤷
Even my family is giving me grief about this 😁 but I went ahead and grabbed http://www.garnier.co.uk/img/our_pro...19108_pack.jpg 😬 I mean—it’s not some magic fix or anything—but at least the puffiness is down and things don't look quite as dark under my eyes..
Fair enough... I know him personally, but I have zero clue how he is as a surgeon—I've never actually been in on an operation like that. As a guy, though? He's awesome. Super polite, easy to talk to, and he'll walk you through everything so you can ask whatever you need... honestly, when it comes to that, he's 👍
casualfox0 said:I actually started getting my period when I was just 14, but it wasn't until I hit 20 that I experienced my first truly painful cycle (I remember the exact date, too). That’s still pretty much how it goes for me today... the first day feels like I'm literally dying, and then once that initial wave passes, everything settles down. I always reach for Advil—I usually take just one, maybe two if the pain doesn't start to let up by the evening. There were a few months during that time where I actually managed to tough it out without any medication, but honestly, pushing through like that used to wear me down so much that I genuinely felt like I wasn't going to make it. Once I finally do take the pill, though, the pain usually subsides after a couple of hours. My only real fear is that one day, the Advil just won't work anymore.
Honestly, I’ve cycled through so many different meds—it feels like my body just gets used to everything eventually. Now, I don't even know what to take anymore... 😕
Chris Parker3 said:I guess I can just say that I got my first period when I was 13, and back then, everything was pretty painless... but after a few years passed, the cramps really started kicking in. Now, my cycle usually lasts about 7 or 8 days, and for about 3 of those days, the pain is just absolutely awful... I used to rely on Voltaren Rapid—though I’ve actually given up on that now, since it feels like it's way too harsh on the system—so lately I’ve mostly been sticking to Baralgin, because it’s really the only thing that provides even a little bit of relief. Standard over-the-counter stuff like Tylenol doesn't do anything for me at all, honestly. Lately, I’ve realized that going for a light walk actually helps quite a bit, so I’ve been trying to make that a habit. Anyway, that’s just my experience, I suppose.
It's the exact same story for me—except I'm at the point where I don't even know what else to try... nothing seems to work.
Charles Thomas70 said:No, she doesn't want condoms, she says they're bad.😁
Well, maybe birth control pills are harmful—which is probably necessary—but I guess they have some perks. They help with PCOS, make your skin look like a baby's, and stop those painful periods.
Yeah, a two-faced cat. But they aren't all bad—not even close. Honestly—I'd rather just vote for condoms. 👍
Jerry Sanchez53 said:How do I force her? Well, you can't. Not if she isn't willing. I suppose I should ask: what are her likely reasons for rejecting both condoms and the pill? Let people come for me if they want, but I can't help feeling like the idea of a pregnancy might not actually be as terrible to her as it is to me...
You guys can jump me along with Jerry Sanchez53, but honestly, that was my first thought too when I read 😁 😳
you can't FORCE her. If she doesn't want to—she just won't. Her body, her call.. 🤷 her pregnancy, your baby😬
Just go see a doctor—get them to write you a referral and get it sorted out ASAP, seriously. Look, we can't exactly hand out medical diagnoses on a forum here.
I don't get it. Are you asking if those are diabetes symptoms—or what's the actual question here? If those really are the things you're feeling, why haven't you hit up a doctor to get an official diagnosis yet? Seriously, don't mess around with this or put it off—this isn't something to joke about, trust me, I know.
Have you actually checked your blood sugar? That’s step one, obviously.
"People living with diabetes can experience symptoms from high blood glucose levels—things like frequent urination, increased appetite, constant thirst, weight loss, and blurry vision. Then again, a lot of people don't have any symptoms at all."
Nathan Smith12 said:Candida is actually a fungus...
In my case, it honestly doesn't seem to be linked to anything specific. I've just got it... and I’m genuinely curious if things will finally settle down once I stop using birth control. Some people claim there's a connection there, suggesting it might have to do with whether vaginal pH levels are staying where they should be.
I honestly thought I knew, but figured I'd ask before I went off on some random theory😬 My OB-GYN told me it could come from using public or shared restrooms—I lived in a college dorm, and even though I disinfected the toilet every single time with special wipes, it didn't seem to help, and the communal showers too. Then she asked if I was on any meds (which I am), so apparently that plays a part, too. She also grilled me about whether I use any specific soaps or washes down there, and then gave me this whole lecture on how the best way to clean up is just with warm water, blah blah blah... There are a million theories out there... 😁
So, what did you guys end up getting for that Candida situation? Like, some antibiotics? Or just those vaginal wipes? 🙈And does it actually have anything to do with yeast infections?