B!TC# IT OUT!

[sunrise]

I think I may have missed two doses of my morning meds, one yesterday, one today, but I can't be sure, because on Saturday night, I was so tired (I thought I was tired before these meds, but now, oh man..) that I only put one pill in each box for a medication I take two a day of- one in the morning, and one at night. So, when I checked it, it looked like I'd taken my medication, but I can't really be sure. I'm really sick of this, but I guess the new stuff is working,since I haven't had a seizure in a month. But that could just mean I'll have one during finals, or after finals, at my middle school when my mom is watching me, or even on Sunday, when we're all at my Grama's for Christmas two days early. I really don't want to fall on a five year old, or on my grandma (again). I'm glad I'm not having them every two weeks, but I really wish I could just get it over with.

To clarify, my seizures are usually two weeks to a month apart, which is why this week is stressful.

[Seatan]

Oh my gosh, someone on Facebook will not stop whining that she and I have an identical tail design based on a sketch she sent Finfolk a LONG time ago (so, obviously, they must have stolen it). She decided her idea was stolen based upon this sketch made by Finfolk:



Because that sketch has SO many details, right? Heck, she even deleted a comment she made before the Sneak Peek of my tail where the colors were shown, where she has stated her design was blue and red, while mine is obviously seafoam and blue and pink and purple. Because then, you know, it wouldn't be an EXACT copy. *rolls eyes* I am trying to enjoy the making of my freakin' tail. Please stop TROLLING the Finfolk page all upset because you also want a tail with tentacles. Lots of sea animals have tentacles--that doesn't mean I am STEALING your idea, just because you thought "hey, I want tentacles on a tail", too. Of course this is all hidden beneath "hahahaha, I guess we have absolutelu 100% identical tail designs, what a coincidence when I sent my design so LONG ago before you did and was completely ignored *gigglegiggle*".

QUIT WITH THE PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE CRAP AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL. I HATE PASSIVE AGGRESSIVENESS!!!!!

Okay, I feel better now.

[New York Mermaid]

Im highly upset, apparently there is something im eating that is making me break out in serious hives. this has been happening for a week now. I've been trying to figure it out and even gone as far as not eating those things, but its come to the point that even drinking soy milk is giving me hives. But Tomorrow I have an allergy test. Im severely terrified I don't like needles and Im not looking forward to what's happening tomorrow. I know im allergic to corn and some heavy spices (jalapenos, and red peppers) (and Oh the irony my allergist doctor is named- Dr. CORN!) so please keep me in your thoughts. I just want to stop breaking out into hives already Im on Benadryl, zertec and using calamine lotion to at least calm the itch. (which helps) bit hopefully we can figure this out before I swim off to Merfest.

[Seatan]

Oh my gosh, that SUCKS. That started happening to me once and I never did figure out why... It went on for about a month then disappeared. I know how ya feel about the needles. They're never fun. Hopefully the ends will be worth the means, though!

[New York Mermaid]

So blood work and 14 pricks in the arm later.. I feel like minced meat. Next week I have to get one of the larger hives biopsied (more needles, )I've have been breaking out into hives for about 7 weeks now and zyrtec and Benadryl isn't helping, which is why I had no choice here. my entire right arm is super sore. Goodness I hope its worth the pain. But thanks, it just sux

[deepblue]

I had similar, turned out I was accidentally ODing on B12. If you were to look it up, you'll find conflicting info- a lot of people saying you can't OD on B12. But I get OD reactions to things by taking 1/4 lowest doses of various meds and such, so I think sometimes, people can be sensitive. I was accidentally getting something like 400% RDA, and when I stopped, it took a couple weeks but it basically went away. I had every freaking symptom of the OD. It was HORRID.

So this is not entirely a bitch but a mild complaint: Been looking for pics of holiday theme mers and have come up with very little. I found some mers decorating an underwater tree, and that WOULD have been cute but for the goggles. I know they're necessary for some, but I prefer no goggles on images for things like a FB cover photo.

So next year, could some of the mers here maybe do some adorable Santa-hat wearing underwater shots? I'll totally put you on my FB cover photo.

[SeaGlass Siren]

I Wang to decorate or make a shell tree when I move out. Mom says I can't use her tree :|

[Blondie]

Lanai,
I had this happen to me two years ago. They could not figure out what was making me break out in hives. It wasn't food, it wasn't my detergent, make up, perfume, and so on and so on... I had huge hives that would cover me all over. It looked like I was attacked by a herd of mosquitos. Finally, after two weeks they faded. (Then I broke out in a drug related rash from a med, but that's another story). However, doctors deemed it to be a stress reaction. I argued with them saying I wasn't stressed. But now when I do get stressed I get hives. But only when it's something super serious. The last time I broke out in hives was when I got in a small accident (it was my first) which was over a year ago.

But we did find out that I had a hemorrhage in my thyroid the following year. Apparently the extra Thyroglobulin was making me get hives. I highly recommend seeing an endocrinologist or ask your doctor about your thyroid levels.

[AniaR]

It can be autoimmune. Speaking of which I am so tired of hurting
A month of this shit is too much

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

[Seatan]

This seems like the month of hurt. My best friend has been bed ridden for over two years with an illness that they can't figure out and she's had a LOT of pain problems this month. As she describes her life: #foreversick I feel for everyone out there who has to deal with this kind of thing, especially during a season where you're supposed to be so happy.

[Merman Dan]

I assume she's been tested or lyme?

[Echidna]

I assume she's been tested on lyme?

was thinking the same.
it's one of the few things that can lead to people languishing in bed for decades, without the docs having any clue on what's going on :/

I hope for her sake, that it's something else that can be cured.

[New York Mermaid]

Lanai,
I had this happen to me two years ago. They could not figure out what was making me break out in hives. It wasn't food, it wasn't my detergent, make up, perfume, and so on and so on... I had huge hives that would cover me all over. It looked like I was attacked by a herd of mosquitos. Finally, after two weeks they faded. (Then I broke out in a drug related rash from a med, but that's another story). However, doctors deemed it to be a stress reaction. I argued with them saying I wasn't stressed. But now when I do get stressed I get hives. But only when it's something super serious. The last time I broke out in hives was when I got in a small accident (it was my first) which was over a year ago.

But we did find out that I had a hemorrhage in my thyroid the following year. Apparently the extra Thyroglobulin was making me get hives. I highly recommend seeing an endocrinologist or ask your doctor about your thyroid levels.

After al this testing and stuff I get my results back, Im allergic to Dust, Mold, Bugs, pet dander (dog) and Soil. in a few days I get my food allergy test. today I went all neurotic and scrubbed everything in my house from top to bottom and did laundry (I only use dreft, my skin is sensitive). My thyroid results came back just a slight bit off which also is a trigger for hives. So far the meds doc prescribed (high dose of antihistamines) is helping, no itching but the occasional hive. Thursday im dreading but they need to make sure nothing else is in my system.

[AniaR]

this month is seriously killing me. I already have autoimmune disorder, and I started out the month with a mega chest/throat infection. It lasted almost 3 weeks. Then I got an ear infection, then I had an endometriosis attack, and then on Christmas day I got norovirus. I also have chronic pain and when I get sick like this my joints lock up so my hips and legs are in mega pain. I have been in and out of the hospital and am now lined up to have a surgery. I can't remember the last time I'd been so sick, and I basically skipped christmas I try reallllly hard to be positive. But holy crap I'm tired of chronic illness and pain

[Thalassa]

I am so sorry, Raina! Sending prayers and positive wishes your way, I hope you get feeling okay soon! :-(

[deepblue]

After al this testing and stuff I get my results back, Im allergic to Dust, Mold, Bugs, pet dander (dog) and Soil. in a few days I get my food allergy test. today I went all neurotic and scrubbed everything in my house from top to bottom and did laundry (I only use dreft, my skin is sensitive). My thyroid results came back just a slight bit off which also is a trigger for hives. So far the meds doc prescribed (high dose of antihistamines) is helping, no itching but the occasional hive. Thursday im dreading but they need to make sure nothing else is in my system.

I'm also allergic to dust, mold, many insects (it's their dust, really, for me) and a few other things. Detergent also makes my skin go nuts, but Dreft actually made my skin worse. It leaves a coating on clothes. What I find works is any brand of natural (or more natural) laundry detergent for sensitive skin and unscented.

But Dreft, man... that stuff makes me break out in hives.

[Mermaid Oshun]

You are in my prayers Raina

[Merman Arion]

this month is seriously killing me. I already have autoimmune disorder, and I started out the month with a mega chest/throat infection. It lasted almost 3 weeks. Then I got an ear infection, then I had an endometriosis attack, and then on Christmas day I got norovirus. I also have chronic pain and when I get sick like this my joints lock up so my hips and legs are in mega pain. I have been in and out of the hospital and am now lined up to have a surgery. I can't remember the last time I'd been so sick, and I basically skipped christmas I try reallllly hard to be positive. But holy crap I'm tired of chronic illness and pain

It hurts me deeply to know that you are in so much pain and there is so little that we can do for you... It's so frustrating and i'm really sad that your condition made you skipping Christmas. I really hope and i will pray that you will get better for NCMerfest.
Raina, you are the strongest girl that i know. I really admire that.

*sending you positive vibes from France*

[Marlin]

@ Raina- Norovirus is a tough one... While I was still at the Air Force Academy- about 2000 of my fellow cadets came down with it and we had to quarantine entire squadrons.

Sorry to hear you are so down- sending prayers and happy thoughts your way!

@ deepblue- I have the same issue with detergent- have you tried the free and clear stuff? It has made pants much more bearable for me.

[Miyu]

I am uber-sensitive to detergent (among many, many other things) as well. I've found that the various brands' "free and clear" detergents work better than regular detergent for me. Not the baby detergent, though, because I think that has something I'm allergic to in it.

At any rate, I've found that adding a bit of either baking soda or vinegar to the wash with regular detergent helps. I also use what is probably FAR less detergent in my wash than most people... I've washed clothes by hand on a wash board many times, and I can tell you that it's mostly the motion + a little soap that does the trick - too much soap and the darn clothes will NEVER BE CLEAN :P

To every mer having bad health right now: I am so sorry Sending positive healing vibes your way <3