u/TransitionSad4723

Hi all, I really just need a safe space to vent about the lack of covid precautions from healthcare professionals.

my partner has Crohn’s and is officially on an immunosuppressive biological and while we’ve been covid conscious/masked as much as possible before he started, we have previously continued going to the doctors/going to the dentist (obviously, in order to for him to receive treatment, we have to see doctors).

We met with the oncologist who was overseeing his infusions. The first thing he said when we walked in was “what’s with the masks.” he was anti mask- even going as far as to demand we briefly unmask so we could “see who he’s talking to.” Being a CANCER DOCTOR who is anti mask is so wild and he was aggressive about it.

Every ER visit for his condition has had us surrounded by medical professionals unmasked/refusing to mask while my partner is in debilitating pain. There have been times where his pain is so high that he has had to unmask- we have had to take that risk. It is so unfair that receiving healthcare is a health risk. Crohn’s increases risk of dental issues as well as skin cancer and we haven’t been able to find a provider willing to mask that also takes his insurance.

I’m really tired of fighting with the healthcare teams that should be caring for him and safely helping him into remission.

I’m on spironolactone/metformin and I just sweat so much. I’ll walk for 10 minutes to the train and by the time I get there my shirt is soaked, it looks like I peed my pants, and sweat is dripping into my eyes. 😭 it’s so embarrassing that I’ve started carrying around an extra clothes to change into when I get to work.

I use LMNT to replenish electrolytes because I’m losing so much fluid and carry around a small fan to try to mitigate the heat but there is no stopping the summer sweats. I tried looser clothing…and it ends up sticking to me and soaking wet. An overstimulating nightmare! Does anyone have any tips? I’m just so embarrassed all the time and super tired of it.

Hi all! My partner is still in the process of starting infusions for his Crohn’s so it’s been a nightmare of flares for him. I feel so helpless as a partner and am fully aware I cannot understand the scope of his physical and emotional pain. Right now here’s what I take care of:

•his medications/refills
•scheduling appointments/coordinating communication between doctors
•getting groceries and doing laundry
•taking over his chores in our apartment when he’s feeling sick
•bringing him medication/water/electrolytes when he’s stuck in the bathroom

Is there anything else I can do for him? I want him to feel as supported, cared for, and loved as possible. So so sorry if this is a silly question

Edit: wanted to add I also do the fighting with insurance activities.

I was recently diagnosed and put on 500mg of Metformin. I’m a relatively lean and very active individual. While I’m relieved to not have huge crashes where I feel like I’m going to faint after eating; I am noticing that after I take Metformin, I get really sleepy/low energy. Has anyone else experienced this? It’s not nearly as bad as my crashes and brain fog before starting the medication but literally every time I take it I have to take a nap. I’m just wondering if this will dissipate as I get used to the medicine or if it’s a permanent side effect. If anyone has experienced this as well I’d love to hear about it!

I went to school for jazz performance and now that I’m done, many of my buddies have been doing the wedding band gig thing. Most of them are instrumentalists but they have said many times I should try it/that it’s a good gig! The only thing is I’m not one of those high belty sopranos. My voice sits lower and while I have a lot of upper range/whistle tones, my mix isn’t contemporary pop belt sounding due to my jazz background. Can any wedding singers here tap in? Are lower female voices needed? I have zero issue singing harmony/backing stuff and can sight read really well! I’m just a little intimidated because it seems like the women in these bands are singing up in Ariana Grande soprano land and I sound better singing Stevie Wonder/Norah Jones. Hope this isn’t a stupid question, I’m a bit intimidated but need work.