OLP Food Triggers

I’ve had biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus and have basically been in an active flare for about 2.5 years. Recently I’ve started getting immediate irritation/burning from foods that never bothered me before: tomatoes, red meat, and now cubed cheese and my lips have started burning too. Yogurt and shredded cheese haven’t seemed to bother me. Has anyone else suddenly developed new food triggers after having OLP for a while?

Also, has anyone with active OLP/inflammation gotten braces or Invisalign? My dentists had been recommending orthodontics, but now that I have OLP they’re concerned about irritating my mouth further and don’t want to do it. I’m curious if anyone has successfully had braces or Invisalign while their OLP was still active and what your experience was.

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u/Past_East_6038 — 10 days ago

Check Your Supplemental Insurance Benefits

If you have supplemental insurance through work, check if it includes a wellness or health screening benefit. Some plans pay you cash for things you may already do, like an annual physical, pap smear, mammogram, or other preventive screenings, even if your regular health insurance covers them.

Every plan is different, but it’s worth checking. You may have money you’re eligible to claim and don’t even know about! I got $75 back.

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u/Past_East_6038 — 2 months ago

Just wanted to share here too 🤍✨

Shared in /jewelry but wanted to share here too!
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Bought this bracelet last year as a little treat to myself after finding it on sale. I had always wanted a real diamond tennis bracelet, but I grew up poor, and once I became financially stable, a lot of my money went toward supporting my family.

Unfortunately, that eventually turned into financial abuse, and rebuilding from that took time. I recently graduated with my AA, and am almost finished with my BA, won awards at work last year, and rebuilt my credit and finances. It finally felt okay to buy something I had wanted for years just because I wanted it.

It’s a 7-inch, 10K yellow gold tennis bracelet with 0.25 ctw natural diamonds (I-J color, I2-I3 clarity).

After the sale and an additional discount, I paid $552 total including tax.

I know the diamonds are lower clarity and it’s only 10K, but I really like how delicate and sparkly it looks in person, especially in the sun. ✨

It may not be the fanciest tennis bracelet, but I think that makes me love it even more. It represents finally being in a place where I could buy something beautiful for myself. 💎 🤍✨

u/Past_East_6038 — 2 months ago
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Bought myself a diamond tennis bracelet I always wanted 💎✨

Bought this bracelet last year as a little treat to myself after finding it on sale. I had always wanted a real diamond tennis bracelet, but I grew up poor, and once I became financially stable, a lot of my money went toward supporting my family.

Unfortunately, that eventually turned into financial abuse, and rebuilding from that took time. I recently graduated with my AA, and am almost finished with my BA, won awards at work last year, and rebuilt my credit and finances. It finally felt okay to buy something I had wanted for years just because I wanted it.

It’s a 7-inch, 10K yellow gold tennis bracelet with 0.25 ctw natural diamonds (I-J color, I2-I3 clarity).

After the sale and an additional discount, I paid $552 total including tax.

I know the diamonds are lower clarity and it’s only 10K, but I really like how delicate and sparkly it looks in person, especially in the ☀️.

It may not be the fanciest tennis bracelet, but I think that makes me love it even more. It represents finally being in a place where I could buy something beautiful for myself. 💎 🤍✨

u/Past_East_6038 — 2 months ago

Rehoming German Shepherd puppy!

Honey 🍯 is ready for adoption! 🩷🐾

FREE 4-month-old, 19-lb female German Shepherd (rescued and looking for new home!). Spayed, vaccinated, potty, kennel & leash trained. People/dog friendly, possibly cat friendly. Smart, playful & high-energy. Knows sit, down & leave it. Will come with care package! Comment if interested.

u/Past_East_6038 — 2 months ago

What a way to start my morning

Dinner with my nephews from last month. Been baby sitting them (ages 9 and 10) this wk since their camp ended and school starts in two wks and I wfh. Literally like 10 mins ago, the 9 yr old just choked on his breakfast, my life flashed before me bc I knew I couldnt let anything happen to him. Had to basically Heimlich him and give him water. Then text my sister. Ive never been that fearful in my life beside when I was a kid and had to save myself from drowning. Now I am full of anxiety and wanna throw up.

u/Past_East_6038 — 2 months ago

Virtual Book Clubs

Are there any virtual book clubs where everyone reads their own book that meet via Zoom or something once a month and everyone discusses the book their reading. Everyone isnt reading just the same one book. Idk if this even exists? Yet to find something like this locally.

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u/Past_East_6038 — 3 months ago

First Carnival Cruise

Have been on two Princess cruises but going on my first Carnival Cruise in November and slowly buying items before then.

On Princess you use medallions and it’s recommended to have something similar to an apple watch to hold the medallions. Ive read on Carnival you use your cards and I just bought some waterproof lanyards - which I wouldve not known until I joined groups.

I will be buying a small popup laundry hamper and beach bag. We also take a fan, reusable water bottles, various medications in case, and an outlet power strip.

We will have a drink package, internet package, and doing two excursions (sea turtles on the beach and food tasting and museum in Merida). We also have travel insurance. We are staying in an ocean view room.

Anything I should know, be aware of, or recommended to bring? We may do laundry, do you need pods or liquid detergent?

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u/Past_East_6038 — 4 months ago

Ready to be judged!

Came back from vacation + traveling for work and had to buy groceries. Ended up with some duplicates of the cheese, turkey sausage, and chicken tenders since I ordered on the way home. Oh wellll.

u/Past_East_6038 — 4 months ago

Just bought groceries!

Came back from a 10 day vacation + traveling for work. Happy to not be eating out and be back home in routine.

u/Past_East_6038 — 4 months ago

BCBS Settlement - am I not getting anything?

Seeing everyone mention the BCBS settlement made me curious, as I submitted my claim in 2021 and received an email that my claim was received and a claim number. I actually never received anything else after via email (including spam) or mail. When I plug in my claim number on the website I receive this notification:

Status: 
Valid – This claim is valid and will be included in the distribution calculation. You were sent a notice explaining how you could review your premiums online.

I guess because I never received any other info, is it that I just am not receiving any payout?

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u/Past_East_6038 — 5 months ago