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I love my Ekornes Stressless chair, too. I've had it for years.

Ugh, I went to a pharmacy the other day, and they had an essential oil diffuser billowing lavender. I had to flee. I've told them before that I have chemical and fragrance sensitivities, as many people with fibromyalgia do, but they still use this vile machine. I know someone who has a terrible...

I got my vaccine at a compounding pharmacy, and it was administered by a pharmacist. It was a comfortable situation: Chairs provided for waiting and only 3 or 4 people scheduled at that time. I would not have been able to stand in a long line. These smaller venues are worth looking into.

Late yesterday afternoon, I had the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. My side effects included some mild, temporary overall itching and fatigue. The biggest side effect I've had is a lot of sinus congestion, which interfered with my sleep. I'm sure the congestion will resolve soon. But I'm thrilled...

I have not yet been vaccinated, but plan to. One of my doctors, who I've seen for many years, told me that with my history of immune problems, I should try to get the Johnson and Johnson, rather than the Pfizer or Moderna. Unfortunately, I was so brain fogged when he told me that I don't...

I just bought a pulse ox, and it measures PI (perfusion index) in addition to the 02 and and pulse rate. I've been reading about the PI and am still confused. It seems to be the measure of peripheral blood flow at the site. I'm trying to figure out the significance of that. Is it used just to...

A biofeedback therapist and my ENT had told how important diaphragmatic breathing is, but I had kind of forgotten about it until I started reading John Nestor's recent book on breath. This kind of breathing and the slow exhales bring on a parasympathetic state that is very calming, which helps...

My low 02 is probably caused by my being born with a small airway. I don't have COPD, emphysema, or any of the other diseases associated with a small airway. When I sleep, my 02 is 92 if I don't wear a dental appliance that brings my lower jaw forward and 93 if I do wear the appliance. I'd love...

I love yoga pants! They look better on me than the sweat pants I used to wear. I wear yoga pants with a long top when I go out. And while we're talking yoga pants, I did like this meme.

I had to look up what you guys mean when you say meths. I was wondering why you were talking about methamphetamine in this context. I am scrupulous about washing my hands when I need to, but I don't wipe down groceries although I wash my hands after putting them away. I also don't worry about...

I don't know the research on these supplements, but just as an anecdote, my very mainstream ENT recommends specific, GMP-certified supplements with NAC and quercetin to her allergy patients. These 2 ingredients are also in a lot of common allergy supplements such as D-Hist. I used to take...

Low potassium can lead to muscle cramps, too. The next time you have blood work done, you might ask your practitioner to look at your potassium levels and see what she thinks. Foods high in potassium help me. Sweet potatoes have more potassium than bananas. Avocados are good sources as well as...

Thanks for your responses. It's good to hear you didn't have any significant CNS symptoms. As for the more common side effects of digestive distress, it may be that because I'll be getting it injected instead of taking it in oral form that digestive side effects won't be as severe since the drug...

I will be taking (I think) a 3-day course of Augmentin to treat a sinus infection. Ordinarily, I am prescribed antibiotic/anti-fungal capsules for sinus rinses so I don't have to take oral antibiotics, and I could do so this time although it is a 30-day course of treatment, so I might not get...

I take sleep meds, but switch on alternate nights. One night I'll take 50 MG of Trazodone, and the next I'll take 15 MG of Belsomra, and on like that. Some people seem to be able to take the same sleep med night after night, but I've found that doing that usually causes the med to lose...

@Lucibee, your masks are beautiful! I love the patterns.

My brand is Unda, but it does have lactose.

I was so glad when I saw that the CDC was finally acknowledging airborne transmission and was shocked when they quickly retracted the report. I've been reading about airborne transmission of the virus for months, and it's so important. As troubling as this type of transmission is, we can do...

I'm using the magnesium phosphate tissue salts, too. It really helps my sleep along with calcium phosphate tissue salts. I also take a dose during the day to help with stress.

I keep reading reports of how the CDC and FDA are being pressured politically. I really worry about fast-tracked vaccines. We all want a Covid-19 vaccine, but we want one that is both safe and effective. It's troubling to read how corners are being cut and length of safety trials compressed in...