u/Anitah_Bortion

I’m typing this from my hospital bed right now as I’m awaiting the results from this blood test to get confirmed by the specialists. Some background. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2021. I was having bowel issues and constant vomiting. I’ve been in remission with my Crohn’s for a while now 2025-2026. Over the years I have had some hospitalizations because of nausea and vomiting. I recently have been admitted for the same thing. I was told it was my marijuana smoking causing it, and I must admit it’s been hard for me to quit smoking weed. I don’t drink or do any other drugs or cigarettes but weed was always my bad habit of choice, I can admit that. But now after taking a blood test they’ve been worried about my cortisol levels and my weight gain. Since I’ve moved to this small town I have become inactive unlike I used to. The doctor and my GI are suspecting cushings. But they want the doctor that specializes in that to look at my blood first before accurately making that decision. I’m sitting here in terror reading these 1-5 year life expectancies without treatment. I already have it hard enough with my Crohn’s. Im only 29 and I’m scared to think this is gonna be debilitating and I’ve never really heard of this disease before and it’s supposedly “rare”. I just need some advice. Because I’m in tears right now just waiting for the doctor to come into my room.

I use tatcha skincare line and I happened to buy the really big dewy moisturizer. I got it in the middle of February and I really don't think I'm gonna finish it. I thought I would because I do use it every single day, but you really don't need too much. Plus with my serum and moisturizing oil I don't ever really need to apply a lot. Its supposed to expire 6 months after opening which would be the middle of August.. I was wondering if it would be safe to still use after that to finish it, and if yes for how long? I would hate to waste it because I did spend a decent amount on the big size.