u/EntranceFun9276

Hi! My lower right abdomen is so painful everytime ny period is coming up, now that it is ny first day of my period the pain in my lower right is gone. I thought it is just gas since i am so bloated. Anyone experience this?

I’ve been having this sharp pain in my lower right abdomen/pelvic area.It happened to me last year too. At that time I went to a naturopath and they told me to drink peppermint tea 3x a day for 2 weeks. I did that, my lower abdomen softened up, I was farting a lot, and eventually the pain went away.

Now about a year later it’s happening again. I’m extremely bloated to the point I look pregnant. The sharp pain is usually there when I wake up, then it gets better or disappears after I poop in the morning. I’ve started drinking peppermint tea again and it seems to help a little.

Other symptoms:

1. A lot of bloating/gas
2. Pain improves after bowel movement
3. Lower abdomen feels hard/tight when bloated
4. Sharp pain comes and goes

Has anyone experienced something similar or know what could possibly cause this? IBS? Constipation? Trapped gas? Something gynecological? Just wondering what I should look into.

I bought this since it is on sale in Style Vana, but I find it verydrying to the point i need to buy another moisturizer and everytime i use that new moisturizer one area of my nose stings so much because of dryness. Any recommendation for moisturizer for dryskin?

Good news. Just called the central zone blood test, they mentioned they will start to open more slots by next week!

Hi! I’m having a hard time looking for a top for work. I already have the effortless pants but idk what top goes with it that is work approve.

What’s your go-to style and fabric from Uniqlo for work?

I’m petite and trying to build a more semi-professional wardrobe, but still want something comfortable and not too “stiff” or corporate.

I’ve been looking at Uniqlo lately since it seems more affordable than brands like Aritzia, and I like that their pieces are more minimal/basic (kind of like a work uniform vibe).

I’m curious for the Aritzia lovers: do you usually buy items full price, or do you wait for sales?

My wardrobe used to be about 90% Zara/H&M and 10% other brands, but since last year I’ve been trying to slowly switch more of it to Aritzia/Gap because I need to look more semi-professional for work.

I usually check the sale section first and buy from there. Last year during the app sale, I picked up a lot of basics: a Super Puff coat, pants, and other pieces. Now I have plenty of bottoms and winter joggers/sweater, but I’m realizing I don’t really have much for spring/summer.

I’m currently waiting for the next Aritzia sale, but I’m curious: do you think it’s worth buying full price for staple pieces, or is it better to wait?

I had a total thyroidectomy in August 2025 and did radioactive iodine (RAI) this past January. It’s been about 8 months since surgery, and honestly I still don’t feel “stable.”

My levothyroxine dosing has been kind of a journey:

Aug–Oct: 125 mcg
Oct–Dec: 100 mcg
Jan–Feb: 112 mcg
March–now: 137 mcg (Fri–Sun) and 112 mcg (Mon–Thurs)

For the past couple of months, I’ve also been adjusting a bit on my own—like if I feel really low energy or brain fog, I’ll take 137 instead of 112 that day. It feels like I have more control doing that, and I’m not getting the intense hypo/hyper crashes anymore.

But I still have:

brain fog
low energy
just not feeling “normal”

It’s not severe, but it’s definitely still there.

I guess I’m wondering:
Is it normal to still feel this way 8 months out (especially after RAI)?

How long did it take you to actually feel stable?
Will this eventually get better?

Did anyone else feel better “managing” their dose day-to-day, or did things only improve once you stuck to a fixed dose?

Would really appreciate hearing other people’s timelines/experiences.

I’m currently using the Amex Preferred card, which costs me $9.99/month. In 2025, I spent about $49,000 on it based on my annual summary. I also have supplementary cards for my family, so we use it for most household expenses.

I pay the card in full every month, so I’m not paying interest.

I feel like I’m not really maximizing credit card rewards. I only earned around $1,100 in cashback/rewards, which seems low given our total spend.

I’m interested in switching to, or adding, a travel card because I fly at least 3 times per year, including both domestic and international trips. I’d also like to occasionally get airline upgrades or better travel perks. When my family travels, I usually book those trips on my card too.

A few questions:

1. Is the Amex Cobalt still a good deal in Canada?

2. Would it make sense to switch from cashback to Membership Rewards/travel points?

3. What card combination would you recommend for someone with around $49k annual household spend?

4. Should I keep my current Amex card, replace it, or pair it with a Visa/Mastercard for places that don’t accept Amex?

I’m currently using the Amex Preferred card. In 2025, I spent about $49,000 on it based on my annual summary. I also have supplementary cards for my family, so we use it for most household expenses.

I feel like I’m not really maximizing the credit card rewards system. I only have around $1,100 in cashback/rewards, which seems low given the amount we spend.

I’m interested in switching to,a travel card because I fly at least 3 times per year, including both domestic and international trips. I also want to feel that upgrade in airlines sometimes, I’d also book family travel on my card whenever we travel together.

A few questions:

1. Is the Amex Cobalt still a good deal in Canada?

2. Would it make sense to switch from a cashback setup to Membership Rewards/travel points?

3. What card combination would you recommend for someone with \~$49k annual household spend?

4 Should I keep my current Amex card, replace it, or pair it with another Visa/Mastercard for places that don’t accept Amex? I’m paying $9.99 per month in this card.

I pay my credit card in full every month, so it’s not stacking up interest.

For girls in their 20s, where do you shop for your office outfits aside from Aritzia?