Hi!
Everyone is different but I would love to hear which thyroid replacement medication made YOU feel like a human again. I am lactose intolerant so I can't take levothyroxine. Insurance won't cover tirosint and I can't afford it. I'm looking into Levoxyl, but would love to hear what medication has helped you the most.
Hi!!
I just got another kitty and she's a Manx. She's about a year old and was originally found out on the streets. She is adorable and I love her. With that said she is an absolute menace 😂 I actually had a Bengal cat before so I thought I was prepared for the energy level but holy crap. This cat is like a toddler with fur!! She needs to be near me 24/7. I work from home and she is constantly climbing on me and meows and gets on my desk. When I move her she jumps right back up or bites my hand. I don't blame her for any behavioral issues since she is still adjusting to indoor life. I will say the nipping caught me off guard a bit. With my apartment setup I don't have a great way to isolate myself from her while working. I'm still trying to figure out how to manage the nipping.
So I guess I have a few questions. She meows all the time non-stop. Is this just how the breed is? Do you get used to it?
She needs a lot of enrichment time and engagement so any advice on keeping this smarty pants entertained is welcomed.
I have been playing with her multiple times a day and playing bird videos on my tv if I can't play.
Last question, she farts a lot -_- and it's stinky. The vet said she's ok but is this common with Manx as well? Any recommendations for food? I understand the Manx have some health risks.
Any other advice for a new Manx owner is welcome. Thank you!! I'm determined to keep my little buddy happy.
My provider is aware that I will be stopping bupropion. She doesn't have much advice though. I've read horror stories of people stopping. Especially the weight gain :(
I'm a bit traumatized about gaining weight. I have a history of eating disorders and I also don't have a thyroid so it's pretty easy for me to gain weight. It's very hard to lose it.
Please tell me this isn't everyone's experience 😞
I have to stop the meds because I've been anxious and angry. I also don't feel love for my partner anymore or talk to any of my friends. I don't even feel connected with my cat. Pretty disappointed with this medication.
Been on 100mg since Dec
Hey,
Shortly after getting COVID in 2024 I suddenly couldn't eat or drink even water without experiencing horrible pain. I lost weight quickly and became very weak. I was put on the stupid FODMAP diet which only decreased my tolerance for food and gave me an eating disorder. I wish I had never done it. After countless tests and specialist visits I was diagnosed with erosive gastritis, endometriosis, and biliary Dyskinesia. I was put on acid reducers for two years. I had my gallbladder removed as well. It was distended and could have ruptured and killed me.
My symptoms persist. I've been trying to get more answers but everyone wants to blame every single symptom on endometriosis now that it's been diagnosed. Their "solution" is to get another surgery. I can't do that right now, so I'm trying to heal my gut as much as I can in the meantime.
I'm trying to improve my gut to make sure I'm getting nutrients still. Sometimes it feels like my stomach is a rock, and I have horrible gas every day. I don't eat gluten and I can't tolerate fats since I don't have a gallbladder.
TLDR; Not looking for medical advice, just looking for advice on what I could try to help my gut. I got COVID and my digestive system hasn't been the same since. Suddenly lactose intolerant and can't tolerate lots of food after a doctor told me to try the FODMAP diet. Looking to help heal my gut so it can tolerate a broader range of food again.
Hi! My partner has a tortie who has some trauma. She spent her kitten life on the streets and was underweight at the rescue. Now she is almost obese. She has food aggression, she has separation anxiety, and she nips frequently. She's a very good girl and we understand her boundaries and love her. The hardest thing is we can't have people over because she will attack them by swatting or biting and then running away. This seems to be more because she is afraid of people but she can be a bit territorial.
She also will bite my leg if her food bowl is too empty and I don't feed her. She'll meow and purr and show her belly to beg for food and then if I step away from her she runs after me to bite and scratch my leg. Then she sits off to the side very disgruntled. I've been spraying vinegar on my legs if I sense a bite coming. Seems to be warding her off for now lol.
I'm looking for advice. I don't currently live with my partner but we want to move in together. I also have a cat who is tiny and very sweet and I'm pretty stressed. Any advice is welcomed. Thank you!!
Disclaimer everyone is different. I have a history of not tolerating medication well. This will not be everyone's experience.
I was pretty optimistic about these meds and it was going well at first. Things seemed to go downhill after increasing my dose. I was a nervous wreck and picked my face until it bled. It felt like I was constantly over caffeinated and angry. So I decreased my dose and I will be discontinuing the meds under medical guidance.
What genuinely scares me is that while taking this medication it has become more difficult to think, speak, read, and write. When I speak it's like someone is taking the words of my sentence and reorganizing them. My typos when I'm at work are infuriating. I'll review my email before sending and then I see the read swiggly line under a word that seems correctly spelled at first. It's like the letters have swapped around. I also have been reading entire words incorrectly. For example I'll see "Katy bought herself a beer" and then I blink and it's "Katy bought herself a sandwich".
I'm honestly scared to try any more medications after this. I've already tried Zoloft, Lexapro, Vyvanse, and so many others. I was even put on a horrible anti psychotic once thanks to a misdiagnosis.
I started Wellbutrin misinformed by my provider that it was an easy drug to start and stop, and that I could even take it as needed. Shortly after starting I realized that was NOT the case, and my therapist confirmed that Wellbutrin is one of the harder drugs to start and stop.
To those who tolerate the medication I'm very happy for you. I've heard that the weight gain after stopping is inevitable so I'm not super stoked about coming off of this sh*t. Wish me luck fellas
Per the title I may have to quit my job with nothing else lined up. The company I work for is absolutely scamming a specific population and it makes me feel sick. I've turned into someone else. I don't feel as close to my partner anymore and I don't recognize myself. I don't relate to my coworkers who seem desensitized to everything. I don't want that to be me. I don't do anything except work, chores, and sleep because I'm so exhausted. I've had a headache for three months straight and I've gained weight from stress. My hair has started thinning and my face even broke out. I seriously think I'm going to lose the love of my life if I keep working here. I should not have to choose between work and my partner. I'm becoming short with my coworkers and callers too. The pay sucks and the hours suck. This was the best I could do after being unemployed for months. Im so depressed that it's starting to scare me.