Shinyitis Support Group

[DeloresRose]

Then I have nooooo idea who it was. You’re the only other purse lover that came to mind. I love my Chanels, but honestly LV is a better value since you can use and love them for years. Maybe it’s because mine are the quilted, but they require kid glove treatment where LV doesn’t (I don’t mean abuse, just regular use of course)

That’s why I’m a Dooney girl. They hold up like saddle bags, as rough as I am on them. I don’t mean to be rough, but I don’t have a civilized lifestyle. My bags get caught out in the rain and snow, dropped on the ground or floor, and they can take it.

 

[DeloresRose]

They told me the exact same thing in August when I was hospitalized with a stroke. Of course, I vaped in the hospital, sort of discreetly. When I was being discharged the head nurse told me everyone knew I was vaping.
Sort of funny story:
On the second night in the hospital the DR took away my Naprosyn and did not tell me. I have horrible neuropathy pain in my feet and toes and take Naprosyn, prescribed by my BIL, a DR. I know all my DR's are against it but darnit, I refuse any pain meds, will not go the Gabapentin way, just give me my Naprosyn. Well, when evening came and they refused to give it to me, just saying "the DR took it off your list, so sorry, we cannot give it to" I was livid. The burning in my toes was setting in and I was grouchy. I demanded it. They said NO. I went on strike. I refused to take all other meds, then I refused to let them take my vitals. I was sitting in the chair by the window, brewing, trying to decide if I should just get dressed and go home where I had a boatload of Naprosyn of my own, when the head nurse came in, an older male. He tried to reason with me, I was not having it. He tried to take my vitals, again not having it. I was in full temper tantrum mode. I told him he needed to just leave the room, that I was about to get dressed and go home. I moved my hand and my mod, (hidden in the folds of the huge gown they gave me) sort of flailed to the floor, the back door came off and only the bright green batteries, with a red X on them (rewraps) were visible. The room was semi dark but the bathroom light was on and you could see it. He looked at me, looked back at the mod on the floor, his head never turning. eyes going back and forth from me to the mod he put his hands up and backed out of the room. If I had not been in such pain I would have been hysterically laughing because I knew he thought it was a bomb or some sort of weapon. Luckily my daughter arrived (I had called her to pick me telling her I wanted to split and would take a cab if she did not come get me) she calmed the whole situation down. She talked with the head nurse, who left early that night. I got my Naprosyn and all was well. They released me a day early. This is not the first time I have made an a__ out of myself in the hospital. I do not like being told what to do.

Good for you!!!

 

[DeloresRose]

Up here, winter tires are a life saver. I'll be putting mine on around the first of November. I have AWD, and I laugh when people tell me I don't need to bother with winter tires because the 4WD trucks are always the first to slide off the road in winter. They get cocky. The combination of AWD + studded tires is excellent though. I've never had a problem driving, sans visibility issues for which there is no preparation.

I hate cold and snow. So much. I live in the wrong part of the country

Not allowed to use chains or studded tires here. But you’re right, those 4WD are the first ones on their lids.

 

[Skunk!]

Well... last night was the first night of sleeping instead of working all night. I think i fell asleep at around 7:00 PM last night, felt wonderful. I will be doing rideshare and deliveries full time for now. I also want to go back to school and finish my degree. I put college on hold when my son was born. If I stay in culinary, I would like to work as a Chef Instructor at CSN.

 

[Eskie]

Then I have nooooo idea who it was. You’re the only other purse lover that came to mind. I love my Chanels, but honestly LV is a better value since you can use and love them for years. Maybe it’s because mine are the quilted, but they require kid glove treatment where LV doesn’t (I don’t mean abuse, just regular use of course)

There was someone here into Hermes Birkin bags. That starts getting ugly. My daughter's new job is managing online auctions. Her areas are fine art and fashion. She saw what those go for used. Pretty impressive what people will pay.

They told me the exact same thing in August when I was hospitalized with a stroke. Of course, I vaped in the hospital, sort of discreetly. When I was being discharged the head nurse told me everyone knew I was vaping.
Sort of funny story:
On the second night in the hospital the DR took away my Naprosyn and did not tell me. I have horrible neuropathy pain in my feet and toes and take Naprosyn, prescribed by my BIL, a DR. I know all my DR's are against it but darnit, I refuse any pain meds, will not go the Gabapentin way, just give me my Naprosyn. Well, when evening came and they refused to give it to me, just saying "the DR took it off your list, so sorry, we cannot give it to" I was livid. The burning in my toes was setting in and I was grouchy. I demanded it. They said NO. I went on strike. I refused to take all other meds, then I refused to let them take my vitals. I was sitting in the chair by the window, brewing, trying to decide if I should just get dressed and go home where I had a boatload of Naprosyn of my own, when the head nurse came in, an older male. He tried to reason with me, I was not having it. He tried to take my vitals, again not having it. I was in full temper tantrum mode. I told him he needed to just leave the room, that I was about to get dressed and go home. I moved my hand and my mod, (hidden in the folds of the huge gown they gave me) sort of flailed to the floor, the back door came off and only the bright green batteries, with a red X on them (rewraps) were visible. The room was semi dark but the bathroom light was on and you could see it. He looked at me, looked back at the mod on the floor, his head never turning. eyes going back and forth from me to the mod he put his hands up and backed out of the room. If I had not been in such pain I would have been hysterically laughing because I knew he thought it was a bomb or some sort of weapon. Luckily my daughter arrived (I had called her to pick me telling her I wanted to split and would take a cab if she did not come get me) she calmed the whole situation down. She talked with the head nurse, who left early that night. I got my Naprosyn and all was well. They released me a day early. This is not the first time I have made an a__ out of myself in the hospital. I do not like being told what to do.

I used to use Naprosyn for my neck. Worked great, but now that I have kidney issues it's totally of the table. That really limits my options but I'm stuck with low doses of pain meds when it really acts up. It's too bad as the Naprosyn was great to use daily, now with only opiates it's used sparingly. I don't need that headache on top of everything else.

 

[chanelvaps]

Then I have nooooo idea who it was. You’re the only other purse lover that came to mind. I love my Chanels, but honestly LV is a better value since you can use and love them for years. Maybe it’s because mine are the quilted, but they require kid glove treatment where LV doesn’t (I don’t mean abuse, just regular use of course)

I love the chain bucket drawstring bags and the chain strap Hobo's. Anytime I get close to putting aside the money for one I end up buying an LV for the same reason. My crowd and lifestyle do not really fit that type of luxury item and an LV can be an everyday bag.

 

[Letitia]

Yes I know. I am packing to leave this house and move into the new house I bought and the boxes of gear has expanded from the 3 I brought with me to 4. I really need to purge. I have all these brand new Subtank Mini's and a case of Ni coils. Tons of old skool stuff. I wish I knew where I could send it and to be of use to someone.
If anybody has any ideas? I also have 3-4 new Innokin iSubs and coils for those. The list goes on and on...Smok tanks and coils for them

Try reaching out to veterans groups. Not the government funded ones, just local groups.

 

[Skunk!]

 

[NolaMel]

That’s why I’m a Dooney girl. They hold up like saddle bags, as rough as I am on them. I don’t mean to be rough, but I don’t have a civilized lifestyle. My bags get caught out in the rain and snow, dropped on the ground or floor, and they can take it.

We’re two of a kind . I “collect” ( as Himself calls it) vintage Coach and D&B bags, only the all weather leather. They hold up like saddle bags because originally they were made from the same leather as saddles. I have two D&Bs coming because princess #3 coveted one which I’ll give her for Christmas. Ordered two to replace that one . If you haven’t tried Blackrock Leather N Rich, order some on Amazon. It was recommended to me by a purse conservator for my all weather leathers. The only caveat is it may darken a British tan leather. I’ve used it on several that color with no change, but that was her warning. It does clean, and feed the leather to keep it supple. My MIL is the haute couture purse diva, she passes on ones she’s tired of.

 

[chanelvaps]

There was someone here into Hermes Birkin bags. That starts getting ugly. My daughter's new job is managing online auctions. Her areas are fine art and fashion. She saw what those go for used. Pretty impressive what people will pay.





I used to use Naprosyn for my neck. Worked great, but now that I have kidney issues it's totally of the table. That really limits my options but I'm stuck with low doses of pain meds when it really acts up. It's too bad as the Naprosyn was great to use daily, now with only opiates it's used sparingly. I don't need that headache on top of everything else.

I know Eskie! They keep trying to get me to switch to the Opiates. Having been an addict before in my early twenties I guard against going back there. I am the Opiate Awareness officer at my 12 step program (agree to carry Narcan with me at all times and be on call to run to someone's aid) I know the hazards of the Opiates. Even if I tried to do it sparingly, I would eventually begin to enjoy it and then decide to just jump in headfirst and down the slippery slope I would go. I will just ruin my organs with Naprosyn but at least I will go out with some dignity.
I think it was Susaz that coveted Hermes

 

[Eskie]

Up here, winter tires are a life saver. I'll be putting mine on around the first of November. I have AWD, and I laugh when people tell me I don't need to bother with winter tires because the 4WD trucks are always the first to slide off the road in winter. They get cocky. The combination of AWD + studded tires is excellent though. I've never had a problem driving, sans visibility issues for which there is no preparation.

I hate cold and snow. So much. I live in the wrong part of the country

Studded tires are terrific if you live where they're allowed. Even regular snow tires help. All season really doesn't do it. But I've driven sporty 2 seat rear wheel drive cars in very bad weather, and it is possible. I used to put bags of kitty litter over the rear tire wells for extra traction, and served triple purpose as it was good to spread on the ground if your tires needed a little more grip (half kitty litter half salt can do wonders if you need the help after parking in the wrong place during a storm), and then go to the cat when it wasn't needed.

I see where you live. Definitely the wrong place if snow is not your thing.

 

[NolaMel]

There was someone here into Hermes Birkin bags. That starts getting ugly. My daughter's new job is managing online auctions. Her areas are fine art and fashion. She saw what those go for used. Pretty impressive what people will pay.





I used to use Naprosyn for my neck. Worked great, but now that I have kidney issues it's totally of the table. That really limits my options but I'm stuck with low doses of pain meds when it really acts up. It's too bad as the Naprosyn was great to use daily, now with only opiates it's used sparingly. I don't need that headache on top of everything else.

They are STUPID expensive. My MIL gave me a Birkin she got “tired” of. It lives in its dust bag in my closet. I don’t get the love for it. It’s hard to get in and out of, and bulkier than other bags of the same size. Good to know my girls can auction it off when I’m gone. They all like little bags.

 

[chanelvaps]

We’re two of a kind . I “collect” ( as Himself calls it) vintage Coach and D&B bags, only the all weather leather. They hold up like saddle bags because originally they were made from the same leather as saddles. I have two D&Bs coming because princess #3 coveted one which I’ll give her for Christmas. Ordered two to replace that one . If you haven’t tried Blackrock Leather N Rich, order some on Amazon. It was recommended to me by a purse conservator for my all weather leathers. The only caveat is it may darken a British tan leather. I’ve used it on several that color with no change, but that was her warning. It does clean, and feed the leather to keep it supple. My MIL is the haute couture purse diva, she passes on ones she’s tired of.

I have had a couple of Coach's and they do hold up. They do not take my breath away though. My daughter loves Dooney and was thrilled when they produced the DB bags because those are her initials.

 

[NolaMel]

There was someone here into Hermes Birkin bags. That starts getting ugly. My daughter's new job is managing online auctions. Her areas are fine art and fashion. She saw what those go for used. Pretty impressive what people will pay.





I used to use Naprosyn for my neck. Worked great, but now that I have kidney issues it's totally of the table. That really limits my options but I'm stuck with low doses of pain meds when it really acts up. It's too bad as the Naprosyn was great to use daily, now with only opiates it's used sparingly. I don't need that headache on top of everything else.

Can you use Voltaren gel? It’s a topical alternative. Ask your doctor, but I don’t think it’s processed through the liver/kidneys. I use it on my back because I can’t tolerate pain pills and nsaids eat up my stomach

 

[Sloth Tonight]

Studded tires are terrific if you live where they're allowed. Even regular snow tires help. All season really doesn't do it. But I've driven sporty 2 seat rear wheel drive cars in very bad weather, and it is possible. I used to put bags of kitty litter over the rear tire wells for extra traction, and served triple purpose as it was good to spread on the ground if your tires needed a little more grip (half kitty litter half salt can do wonders if you need the help after parking in the wrong place during a storm), and then go to the cat when it wasn't needed.

I see where you live. Definitely the wrong place if snow is not your thing.

I can't stand living here honestly. But there's a lot of things holding me here for the time being. One day I hope to move to the desert. In the meantime, I go there every chance I get. Heading to Death Valley next week, can't wait. I expect the snow to begin while I'm out there soaking up 90+ degree weather.

I used to love the snow. Skating on frozen lakes was my favorite pastime. I still think it has its beauty. There is something magical about subzero mornings when everything is sparkling. My main issue is the length of winter. If it weren't 6 straight months of it, it would be more tolerable IMO.

 

[Eskie]

I know Eskie! They keep trying to get me to switch to the Opiates. Having been an addict before in my early twenties I guard against going back there. I am the Opiate Awareness officer at my 12 step program (agree to carry Narcan with me at all times and be on call to run to someone's aid) I know the hazards of the Opiates. Even if I tried to do it sparingly, I would eventually begin to enjoy it and then decide to just jump in headfirst and down the slippery slope I would go. I will just ruin my organs with Naprosyn but at least I will go out with some dignity.
I think it was Susaz that coveted Hermes

You're right, it was Susaz.

As for opiates, I really don't like the side effects. The risks of tolerance and dependence are just not worth the cost at this point in my life. OTOH, the idea of cervical spine surgery leaves me feeling even more uncomfortable, so if I have to I'll do whatever to put that off as long as possible.

Good for you having Narcan available at all times. It's a true lifesaver, especially with the stuff on the streets now. One extra little grain of fentanyl and you're over the edge.

Don't write off the use of something like Gabapentin (or some of the now better versions now that are more effective) or even the older antidepressants like amitriptyline for neuropathic pain. They can work well, even taken along with something like Naprosyn. And they really are abusive free, which is why they'll be offered to try before opiates..

 

[Eskie]

I can't stand living here honestly. But there's a lot of things holding me here for the time being. One day I hope to move to the desert. In the meantime, I go there every chance I get. Heading to Death Valley next week, can't wait. I expect the snow to begin while I'm out there soaking up 90+ degree weather.

I used to love the snow. Skating on frozen lakes was my favorite pastime. I still think it has its beauty. There is something magical about subzero mornings when everything is sparkling. My main issue is the length of winter. If it weren't 6 straight months of it, it would be more tolerable IMO.

I think people underestimate the Adirondacks. But when you figure that's where the Army chose for cold weather training for the 10th Mountain Division, you know it's a seriously cold, snowy, windy, and dangerous environment.

 

[Opinionated]

You're right, it was Susaz.

As for opiates, I really don't like the side effects. The risks of tolerance and dependence are just not worth the cost at this point in my life. OTOH, the idea of cervical spine surgery leaves me feeling even more uncomfortable, so if I have to I'll do whatever to put that off as long as possible.

Good for you having Narcan available at all times. It's a true lifesaver, especially with the stuff on the streets now. One extra little grain of fentanyl and you're over the edge.

Don't write off the use of something like Gabapentin (or some of the now better versions now that are more effective) or even the older antidepressants like amitriptyline for neuropathic pain. They can work well, even taken along with something like Naprosyn. And they really are abusive free, which is why they'll be offered to try before opiates..

In Virginia they have now made Gabapentin a schedule V drug, has to be by written prescription only with a maximum of 5 refills..

Ridiculous. To me they are going after pain patients and ignoring the concern of where drug addicts actually get their drugs.. off the street, from Mexico and China..

I have began to think they think we are nothing but a drain on society and are hoping we just end our lives to rid them of the headache..

But I'm just complaining. No Naproxen for 1 week.. starting to wear on me.. lol

 

[Sloth Tonight]

I think people underestimate the Adirondacks. But when you figure that's where the Army chose for cold weather training for the 10th Mountain Division, you know it's a seriously cold, snowy, windy, and dangerous environment.

Very true. Saranac Lake is often the coldest town in the contiguous US. I live 12 miles outside of town at a higher elevation. -30 degrees F isn't uncommon at all here. I remember one day a few years back, the wind chill was -56 and I couldn't go outside even for a moment.

My office has zero insulation. If you were to come here in the dead of winter you'd find me with a space heater at my feet and a blanket draped over me to hold its heat in. You'd also be likely to find me chain-vaping

 

[Eskie]

They are STUPID expensive. My MIL gave me a Birkin she got “tired” of. It lives in its dust bag in my closet. I don’t get the love for it. It’s hard to get in and out of, and bulkier than other bags of the same size. Good to know my girls can auction it off when I’m gone. They all like little bags.

My ex gave my daughter two of her older Birkins. My daughter's job now is a curator at an online auction house. Her specialty areas are fine art and clothing. When my daughter saw the auction prices she was selling Birkin's for, she asked me if she should list one to fund her new curator/private art representation business (she's a very serious art person, with an amazing eye for new artists). I told her to check with her mom first, because if mom ever wants one back, you better have an amazing story ready to go, or be in a very deep pit to her.

In Virginia they have now made Gabapentin a schedule V drug, has to be by written prescription only with a maximum of 5 refills..

Ridiculous. To me they are going after pain patients and ignoring the concern of where drug addicts actually get their drugs.. off the street, from Mexico and China..

I have began to think they think we are nothing but a drain on society and are hoping we just end our lives to rid them of the headache..

But I'm just complaining. No Naproxen for 1 week.. starting to wear on me.. lol

They listed Gabapentin?? That's a little nuts. The only time you run into problems with it is when you start mixing it with other drugs, and it will exaggerate their effects, which is always a problem with poly-pharmacy anyway. But by itself it's hardly a drug of abuse and safe even in ridiculously high doses. One of the newer, stronger drugs in that class, Lyrica, came out as a Schedule V drug, and even that was controversial. However, these things are not benzos. It's a standard group to choose from especially for neuropathic pain patients because it's not an issue like opiates. Things have gotten so crazy in this country. We keep swinging from one extreme to another. If we just chose one moderate, pragmatic path, half our problems wouldn't exist.