Vandy
vandamir.bsky.social
Vandy
@vandamir.bsky.social
Disabled, queer nutritionist who loves cooking, crafts, cats, & books. 🏳️‍🌈
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She is, thanks. The CT showed an infection in her deep sinuses. She received antibiotics and a referral to an ENT.
February 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Update: my mom just called. The Dr immediately ordered a CT scan. Thankfully there's nothing wrong in her brain but it did show what they assume is an infection deep in her sinuses. She got a Rx for antibiotics and a referral to an ENT.
February 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Thunderclap headaches (severe headaches lasting for ~60 seconds) can be symptom of bleeding in or around the brain and should be considered a medical emergency.
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...
Thunderclap headaches - Symptoms and causes
www.mayoclinic.org
February 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Previous failures include Bacopa monnieri (known as brahmi in Ayurvedic medicine) and guanfacine. The only thing I haven't reacted to is magnesium l-threonate but I haven't seen much improvement with it, yet, either.
January 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The latest trial supplement was Zynamite (mango extract). I started Life Extension's Brain Fog Relief supplement with Zynamite and peppermint oil on Monday and it seemed to be helping until I woke up at 5:30am with my eyes burning and watering.
January 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Now that we've found a drug family/mechanism of action that helps my brain fog, I'm hopeful we'll be able to find a drug (or supplement) that I can tolerate.
January 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This! Whenever someone says, "when hell freezes over," to me I always reference Dante.
January 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It was certainly worth trying since both the research and personal experiences from friends with long COVID and/or chronic fatiguing diseases are promising.
January 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Perfect! I forgot to see if I had your email address. 🫤
January 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It was a stark contrast to my PCP and made me determined to find a new doctor. It's annoying that, in a town with a medical school, there aren't enough doctors accepting new patients to fill the demand.
January 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The fruit has to be bletted (ripened until very soft) to be edible. They have 5-6 seeds the size of small cherry pits. They have a similar taste and texture to applesauce. We haven't tried cooking with them, yet, but it is possible.
December 13, 2024 at 1:13 AM