u/EastAlternative8951 — reddlx

Fatigue in the afternoon?

I've been on methimazole for about 5 months now, tapered from 20mg to 10mg about 2 months ago. I haven't had bloodwork done since February bc of monetary/insurance issues but the past few days I've been soooo tired in the afternoons. I figured it was just because I'm working part of my days in a hot warehouse environment (shaded but not air conditioned) and I'm drained, but it feels like more than that. I am not a napper but I feel like I could nap at my desk right now!

Does this happen to anyone else? I've been feeling really good the past few months and am expecting my bloodwork to be trending towards normal but now I'm a bit concerned. I just finished my period too so it's not that. Idk. I know fatigue can be a symptom of Graves' but I didn't have that before I was medicated.

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u/EastAlternative8951 — 7 days ago

▲ 48 r/fermentation

This is my first ever fermented veggie other than kimchi, and so I guess my 2nd ferment besides sourdough. This has been going for about 3 days in my ~70°F kitchen. I'm using a Tupperware lid to hold it under the brine, but on the first day one of the cukes was up a bit over the broth and I also may have put my fingers in it without washing directly before (they weren't dirty though). I'm worried that I'm doing it wrong! I did a 3.5% salt to water ratio.

I don't have mold And when I jostle the jar there is a lot of...sediment? At the bottom. It's cloudy, there are some bubbles but not a ton. When I open the lid, it doesn't fizz or anything. I've only ever made pickles via canning or refrigerator style. Does everything look okay?

I'm just afraid of trying it and getting sick or something but idk how common or likely that even is?? Heeeelppp

I also did not add in any tannins but I really don't want mushy pickles. Is it too late to add something (tea, grape leaf, etc?)? 🥲😭

Not sure if this breaks the "mold post" rule but I don't think I have mold I just wanna be sure I'm not gonna die lmao

u/EastAlternative8951 — 16 days ago

▲ 3 r/ADHD

So apparently my provider quit the practice shortly after my last appointment (a little over a month ago). Usually once I have the appt I can get refills for 3 months no problem. I'm needing a refill now and called to get it when I found this out. Because he isn't working there anymore, I can't get a refill until I see another provider. All just to tell them yes my med is working yes I still need it kthxbye (like, 10 mins tops).

I can't afford it right now because my SO is out of work and bills are stacking up. My med alone is $60 (generic Vyvanse) and my copay for a new appt would be another $50. I cannot pay $110 just to get a refill.

I just don't understand why the new provider can't see my chart and send in the script for me. It's absolutely ridiculous in my opinion. I usually don't do this but I got a little snippy with the receptionist who called me back, because again, I JUST had an appointment. I'm just so annoyed and frustrated. This isn't the first time that my provider has left the practice (actually the 3rd or 4th time with this practice), but it's the first time I've had an issue with refills because of it.

Now I'm considering just going to my GP to try to get refills (maybe even switch meds to something cheaper), but my copay would be the same. At least there I know that it's unlikely my provider would be leaving so often. UGHHHH!! Rant over...

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u/EastAlternative8951 — 24 days ago