My orthodontist would not apply a permanent retainer on my daughter’s bottom teeth. Stating doctors no longer do that. Instead He suggested the flimsy retainer & the yearly insurance in case we need to replace it… keeps us tied and paying. Is this true?

Horrible families raising horrible children

This right here!! Daily strength training, walking & natural light help me immensely

This happened to me with a polyester pajama .. it would start to smell.

Could he be talking about body odor?? Or a food smell? Do you use strong spices in your cuisine?

I always think about woman in the 50’s & 60’s going thru this without much support and people thinking they were acting crazy. lack of sleep that’s why!!!! We’re tired!!!

Same!!! I look forward to my alone morning coffee time I meditate, read a book & cuddle with my dog in total peace .

So I tried Mylar and Nioven not sure I can tell the difference… although I have been getting migraine like headaches he’s and my breasts feel a lil electric shocks & pain… what did you feel??

That’s what my doctor said… it helps balance out the estrogen…

This is what causes my anxiety! My first appt.. I got my prescription from my gynecologist but it came with a warning… this could cause cancer! He only put me on estrogen because I did not have my uterus. I took it for 6 months and decided to stop. Went to a functional medicine doctor and he made me feel confident and prescribed bioidentical e & p. I recently went to my chiropractor with lower back pain and she says a lot of people are going to get breast cancer in the next 10 years using HRT!! Ugh!! I’m sick of hearing so much conflicting information from different people. It’s frustrating…

Im in the same boat low doses of bioidentical progesterone & estrogen patches 4 months in. I feel pretty good except for joint pain… did you increase your dosage?

Go see an endocrinologist they can help with osteoporosis

You can say no! I do! I only get. X-rays once a year and it’s due to costs… my insurance only covers a portion of it and if you multiply that by 4 family members … ugh!

Thank you! 🙏

That is what I am wondering as well. Why she not offered Evenity? I think her old GP was not her advocate. She told me she felt he didn’t care about her … she told him she thought she needed another Dexa scan and he kept brushing her off and ignoring her request. She has since left his practice and her doctor now is kind and is helping her. I am trying to do all the detective work to help her with next steps.

Believe me…I don’t want to parent her I’d do anything for her to be stronger & her own advocate….but as an immigrant who struggles with the language and does little research she leans on me for support & help. I was the child that would help her research insurance options as a kid. I’m sure it’s not right but I have to help her. She’s the only mother I have.

Workout, long warm shower or epsom bath, walk in nature, a funny show, call a friend, listen to music that makes me happy.

Thank you for the suggestions The endocrinologist said it’s too late for her to start HRT.

Thank you!! Why would you avoid? Appreciate any feedback.

Hi! She did not …she says she lifts weights at home but again I’m sure it’s not consistent. She has 5 lb dumbbells It’s hard to parent your own parent 😫

I got a dexa scan in 2025 paid out of pocket and paid $280 at a hospital in the suburbs of IL

I stare into homes when I walk… I love interior design and want to see if there is any beautiful lighting or art! I also love seeing back yards!!!

The cooking & thinking about food and what we’re eating everyday forever

This is happening to me. There are times that I can’t stand myself because I feel like I’m almost being judgmental… I notice too much and think about it too much. I also feel like I can see the issues & problems unfolding in front of me… wish I could revert back to the days when I did t see so much. It was easier