u/goldstandardalmonds

There is a new episode of the (awesome podcast) Sounds Like a Cult out and he is interviewed in it. I haven’t listened yet but just wanted to give the head’s up.

For some background, I applied for both at the same time. I heard back from CPPD first and was denied because my family doctor followed up with them saying i am not disabled. As an appeal I got letters from all my specialists. Then after sending that out, I got approved for ODSP.

I already have the DTC and CDB, as well as the CDCP. I have a lot of prescriptions so benefit from
The ODB with ODSP. I also need to get my glasses and have some other stuff. Lastly, I have three special diets so that is topped up on my ODSP payment (which is the max).

Also, if it matters, I have ODSP permanent without review. I have a very serious, progressive illness that isn’t terminal. I don’t have a spouse or children, and I’m sure I never will.

I know that dollar for dollar, CPPD is taken off of ODSP and some people have both.

My questions are:

- is it worth accepting CPPD? Any bonuses? The payment isn’t more than ODSP.
- having never been in this experience I want to make it as simple as possible since I lack functionality most of the day, so I assume I contact my caseworker to tell her and also contact CPPD since at the time of application I didn’t have ODSP?
- what else do I need to make sure I do and what else would be good to know?

Thanks, I searched the sub and read old posts but just want to make sure I cross all my Ts and dot all my Is.

I am still trying to go see my optometrist as I’ve been too ill, but I am thinking this time around he’ll say I need bifocals.

If they are covered, is it all types or just the cheapest version?

Thank you.

Hey all, I searched the sub and read a ton of posts and comments about whitening but there seems to be a lot of variance in the answers, so I thought I would post my question.

My teeth aren’t very white. They are healthy and I keep them clean (brush at least twice a day, use a fluoride rinse at other times, floss daily). I do have a medical issue that causes vomiting but luckily my teeth aren’t affected according to my dentist.

One of my front top teeth is slightly discoloured. My dentist assumes maybe I banged it as a kid, though he also checked to see if it was dead and it isn’t. Just a little less white than its neighbours.

I am not able to work so I am on a budget, but I would really like to whiten my teeth. What is the best option for something that works, is safe for your teeth (I do not want to make my teeth sensitive), and I can do it at home?

Is the best option Crest Whitestrips? They also have a gentle/sensitive version; is that a better choice?

I have tried many of the newer toothpastes that claim to whiten after a couple weeks but they never did anything so I went back to my regular toothpaste.

Thank you!

Looking for a new mod!

Hey all, if you are interested in helping mod r/gastritis, please apply via this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gastritis/application/

All the info is available in the application, but if you have questions, just reach out via Mod Mail.

Thanks!

Looking for a new mod!

Hey all, if you are interested in helping mod r/gastritis, please apply via this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gastritis/application/

All the info is available in the application, but if you have questions, just reach out via Mod Mail.

Thanks!

Hey all, if you are interested in helping mod r/gastritis, please apply via this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gastritis/application/

All the info is available in the application, but if you have questions, just reach out via Mod Mail.

Thanks!

Hey all, if you are interested in helping mod /r/gastritis, please apply via this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gastritis/application/

All the info is available in the application, but if you have questions, just reach out via Mod Mail.

Thanks!

Hello! For one of the subs I mod I have decided to recruit another mod as the other person is inactive. I used the recruitment function in Mod Tools. I set it all up and added my questions, toggled it to be active, then copied the link and made a post.

I went to test it with an alternate username and when I click on the link it just brings me back to the front page of the sub.

Any ideas of what might be happening?

I’m using the iOS app.

Thanks!

I have never had issues getting notifications in every sub. I more recently joined a new sub and don’t get any notifications for responses to my comments or posts. All the settings indicate I should be, and even if I manually select to get notifications it doesn’t work. Is there another way to turn this on to working?

This is the Reddit iOS app. But the same is on desktop both old and new Reddit.

Thanks.

I know this won’t apply to everyone, but is anyone else constantly fracturing your ribs? If so, aside from pain control and rest, are you able to find any relief?

I don’t follow him much on social media because I don’t have it other than Reddit, but he’s been on several podcasts I like and I listened to another episode today on a podcast I love. I do think him and Dax would clash on some topics but think it would be interesting to get a two hour or so interview with him and hear their discussion. So I’m throwing this into the world for Dr Mike to be on.

Edit: oops, he’s been on and I just didn’t remember. But it was 2024 and I’d be into a round two.

Hey all! Just wanted to add a review here. I initially received a device for gi issues ((several severe gi conditions) but have been also using it before bed, and as a lifelong insomniac, has seen some improvements. It’s amazing.

One downfall is my ear piece keeps conking out. I had my first one for a couple months, started strong then stopped working, and it’s been about a month and my second one is doing the same.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I use eye drops daily as recommended by my ophthalmologist, and I find that when the bottle is about three quarters gone, the bottle is squished down since the air is sucked out and I can’t get out the rest. Does this happen to anyone else and is there a way to get out the remaining drops? I’m low income so every penny counts, and hate tossing the bottles when there are drops left. Thanks for any tips.

Hello, I was recently approved for ODSP (have received two payments so far) and after learning about the special diets, finally got them submitted at the beginning of June. On June 8th, I received a reply from my caseworker who said “I will submit them to IBAU department for processing”. Has anyone done this and recall how long it took? I am not sure if I should be following up yet or not. I don’t want to annoy my caseworker.

Thanks. :)

I’m sick in bed and on Reddit but the tv is on. I put on the new Netflix show the Boroughs but am only half watching.
All of a sudden I hear a wonderful familiar voice that I particularly love…
Eric is in it!

Anyway, that’s all. I didn’t really know what he looks like and nice to put a face to the voice.

Hey all! I’ve noticed that a few times a week we get an onslaught of reports (the same reports over and over) on post after post and comment after comment.

Please keep in mind that posts are for breaking the rules and not to report things you don’t like.

Several months ago we had a discussion about the rules and what to change and include and many of your preferences were used.

For example, one rule is to mark certain posts as NSFW. This does NOT include discussing basic gastroparesis symptoms and signs like vomiting, weight loss or gain, sex and intimacy, or being in the hospital. This DOES include things like suicide and eating disorders.

Another report that gets overly made in the wrong context is Sick Olympics. Someone simply agreeing with the OP that their symptoms also suck is not Sick Olympics. Someone saying “well at least you don’t…” or “I have worse symptoms” or “if you can work you aren’t sick” or anything like that is competitive in nature and you don’t ever need to “prove” how sick you are.

We know we cannot provide medical advice on this sub but we can share experiences. If an OP posts “does this sound like GP?”, yes, report it. If they post about a complication and haven’t sought medical attention, report. But if they are sharing symptoms or have a question to gather other experiences from peers with the same condition and have already seen their doctor, stop reporting those. Crowd sourcing can be valuable. I’m an 80s baby and I am certain that anyone else from my era without internet probably would have gotten diagnosed sooner if we met others with our symptoms.

Again, if you have any confusion about the rules or when to report, send mod mail. You can always err on the side of caution and report, but please don’t batch report 20 posts because they simply offend you. While we strive for an inclusive community, we cannot make a rule for every single person’s triggers.

Thanks all.

Please re-read the rules to familiarize yourself with them, and if you have questions send a mod mail.

Edit to add: since posting this we’ve had three reports specifically reporting on things I posted about here not to report. Again, please send a mod mail if you don’t understand the rules.

Hey all. I’m a mod here and for a number of the other gi subreddits. While I love talking about gi stuff, I hate having gi stuff. I have a lot of diagnoses and throughout my life have had countless GI scopes, at least 60 by this point.

These have included colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, upper endoscopies (EGD), endoscopic ultrasounds, pouchoscopies, transnasal endoscopy, and ileoscopies.

We get a lot of people here with questions and concerns, and although this is the colonoscopy sub, there aren’t many other subs for these things, and the endoscopy sub is pretty dead.

I cannot answer questions that can only be answered by your doctor, though, obviously!

Feel free to ask away!

Abstract

Background & Aims:

Individuals with disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) may experience avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) symptoms. However, extant findings have been limited to specialist neurogastroenterology clinics. We assessed the association between DGBI and ARFID within the adult general population.

Methods:

A population-based Internet survey with pre-defined demographic quotas was conducted across the UK and USA in 2023. The survey included the Rome IV diagnostic questionnaire for DGBI, the Nine-Item ARFID Screen (NIAS), and questions regarding demographics, body mass index, non-gastrointestinal somatic symptoms, anxiety and depression, quality of life and healthcare use.

Results:

4002 adults (median age 46 [range 18–91] years, 50% female) completed the survey, of whom 1704 (42.6%) had symptoms compatible with at least one DGBI.

The prevalence of ARFID-positive screens was significantly higher among participants with DGBI compared to those without DGBI (34.6% vs. 19.4%, adjusted OR 1.67, 95% CI 1.43–1.94), with similar findings noted in each country. Among participants with DGBI, positive ARFID screens by NIAS subscale were lack of interest in eating (21.5%), sensory-based avoidance (18.1%) and fear of aversive consequences (9.9%).

The presence of ARFID increased with the number of DGBI anatomical regions, ranging from 19.4% in those with no DGBI, 27.7% with DGBI in one region, 39.5% for DGBI in two regions, 50.0% for DGBI in three regions, and 61.4% for DGBI in four regions (p<0.001).

Individuals with DGBI plus ARFID, compared to those with DGBI alone, were significantly more likely to be underweight (7.9% vs. 1.5%), have greater non-gastrointestinal somatic symptoms and psychological distress, reduced mental and physical quality of life, and increased healthcare utilization.

Conclusion:

Positive ARFID screens are common in DGBI and associated with increased general health burden. Routine screening for ARFID in DGBI will inform the multi-integrated care plan provided by clinicians, dietitians, and psychologists.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13220894/