Rant Thread - Page 289

Apathy's_Child · 11-01-2008, 12:15 PM

My girlfriend was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes yesterday. She's pretty low and keeps talking about dialysis, and my Richard Pryor impression doesn't seem to be helping.

Jaye Jang · 11-01-2008, 12:56 PM

Apathy's_Child, you've got the *hugs* and so does your girl. Tell her to 'hang in there.' Adult-onset diabetes type 2 does not mean instant dialysis. (My dad has that and his kidneys are fine). What it does mean is that she will have to take good care of herself. If it is possible it may even be 'diet-controlled' type 2, in which case she will not even need insulin. Find out all you can about it before you 'give up the ship', then handle it as it comes. However, she's got a great and understanding mate, and that is a good head start. Good luck.

TheBloodEternity · 11-01-2008, 05:34 PM

Apathy's Child: Adult onset diabetes runs in my family, it shouldn't mean instant dialysis. She just needs to take care of herself. Good luck.
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Arghhhh, my throat hurts so bad; I can't even talk.

Apathy's_Child · 11-02-2008, 04:53 AM

Thanks, I've been looking for online stuff and things don't seem as bad as I was afraid they might. Until this happened, I only fuzzily knew of type 2 as the "bad" type which can make you end up losing a foot. She'll be okay and knows dialysis isn't in the immediate (or even possibly near) future, she's just worried about spending half her life at the hospital in years to come when she should be worried about ManBearPig.

Jaye Jang · 11-02-2008, 10:18 AM

Apathy, If she takes proper care of herself and keeps her blood sugars regulated, she shouldn't have to spend even much of her time at the hospital. The one main thing you can do for her is to keep an eye on her. (One of the reasons diabetics lose their extremities (hands and feet) is that they start to become numb there (diabetic neuropathy), so they cannot feel it when they do get injured. They also don't heal as quickly as before -- even from minor injuries -- and they get extremely dry skin, which can crack, and which also does not heal very quickly)). Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to rub her hands, feet and face with moisturizer (which is kind of a nice thing) and make sure she keeps well-hydrated. You also get to take care of her 'boo boos', but mostly make SURE she sticks to her ADA (American Diabetic Association) diet, and takes her meds. That's all you really have to do, unless she has end-stage diabetes, which it does not sound like at this point.

raggedyanne · 11-02-2008, 11:27 AM

Ugh, I am just getting over what must have been the most brutal case of strep throat ever. When I finally gave in and let my boyfriend take me to the doctor's she took one look down my throat and, no kidding, yelled "OhMyGod!" Luckily the meds let me go trick or treating. I seriously think that this was my last year (emo tear). Sigh, I love free candy.

Now my dog is being an emo because my friend brought her new puppy over and Dasher thought the puppy was staying and now, even though she took him back to her house, he's sulking about it and stealing my electric blanket.

Ugh, I was diagnosed manic-depressive (finally!) and now have a reason for all the random crying and sudden bouts of horniness. They say it's "rapid cycling" meaning I can be fine one second and crying uncontrollably the next. It's really beginning to put a strain on my relationship with my boyfriend and they will probably medicate me but I am still worried about whether or not it will help. I mean, he's been really gracious about it but gets really mad when I try to apologize for my crying.

Apathy's_Child · 11-02-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaye Jang

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to rub her hands, feet and face with moisturizer (which is kind of a nice thing) and make sure she keeps well-hydrated. You also get to take care of her 'boo boos', but mostly make SURE she sticks to her ADA (American Diabetic Association) diet, and takes her meds. That's all you really have to do, unless she has end-stage diabetes, which it does not sound like at this point.

Sweeeeeeet. I always wanted to try the whole 24/7 DS thing.

Thanks for your advice on this - it's nice of you to let me know what to expect.

TheBloodEternity · 11-02-2008, 01:05 PM

Argh, went to the doctor again. They gave me prednizone (sp?) but my throat is still killing me and I can't talk. Missing school again tomorrow.

Jaye Jang · 11-03-2008, 11:22 PM

Today, I just got a 'bomb' dropped in my lap. As you folks know by now, I have a deskmate at the hospital that has been my lifeline around all the 'nasties' who work in that place. She is a cute little, rosy-cheeked Hungarian grandmother who tells the funniest jokes ever. She has been in a lot of pain lately, and has been told that the differential diagnoses could be anything from diabetic neuropathy to 'all in her head.' Today, she found out it is none of the above. Her cancer is back, and has invaded her femur and lower back. This just blew me away. She's sort of been my 'pet' since I've been there, and now she may have to go on home leave, which means I may or may not see her again. I'm trying to do my job and process all of this, and it has been a genuine challenge. If I get a little off-the-wall for awhile, just ignore me. Okay.

Joker_in_the_Pack · 11-03-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBloodEternity

Argh, went to the doctor again. They gave me prednizone (sp?) but my throat is still killing me and I can't talk. Missing school again tomorrow.

Prednisone, it's a steroid and an immunosuppresant. IF you're getting that, Perhaps you have Epstein Barr that became Pfeiffer's disease?

Saya · 11-04-2008, 10:00 AM

I hate it when CDs have that lock on them so you can't rip it. When I play a cd my laptop shakes and makes a lot of noise, I'm afraid its going to blow up.

Geoluhread · 11-04-2008, 10:25 AM

I bought the glasses but they'll be ready tomorrow...

I went to the place i saw the thick frame in, i was like "ok, i like it" until she said that it's for 100$ =S
She started saying that it's a famous brand and so on, i told her that i don't care about having the latest brand of frames...
Went to another optics place, saw some REALLY nice frames, got one for 20$ :-)
It's comfortable, doesn't pinch and it looks better than the expensive one!!
Not a thick frame, but still looks very good

(I'm buying this from my own allowance, so strict budget)

Nexus-6 · 11-05-2008, 12:34 AM

My car is stuffed & I need to buy a new one. There is that much damage & work needed that it's not worth fixing

Saya · 11-05-2008, 09:26 AM

Looks like its going to be too windy tonight for a bonfire. Booo.

Geoluhread · 11-05-2008, 09:33 AM

I'm listening to Linkin Park

If i didn't, i wouldn't be able to get their songs out of my head
Damn!!

Geoluhread · 11-05-2008, 12:25 PM

The Fuck O.o

I just put a movie to watch on my computer and the sound quality was awful, so it had some loud noises while they're talking.
The start goes like some guy working in an office, then mom walked in asking what are those annoying sounds?
Boom, she walks in and they show a couple having sex and he's slapping her ass and all sorts of things... Mom thought i was watching porn =S
That was an awkward moment =S

Delkaetre · 11-05-2008, 05:18 PM

I think I just made a tit out of myself.

Found an email address for the woman who designs Johnny Slut's outfits and... well, offered compliments to her aesthetic sensibility, explained that he was kind enough to tell me who made his divine latex-mesh-feather outfit, and very tentatively asked if she designs for individuals outside of friends and catwalk/ exhibition. Then apologised for any offence, as I've never approached a designer about their work before but really, really loved his eye-catching outfit. And explained that I adore the early Siouxie/Specimen/batcave look and the fluid gender boundaries of it, and thus found her work really interesting just in general.

I am now expecting a chilly, confused, or faintly disturbed response.

I'm not good at talking to strangers in that kind of context.

Cicero · 11-05-2008, 05:48 PM

That sounds like a perfectly fine email, Delkaetre. Any designer should be happy to have their work admired and sought after, and any chilly response from her would be the product of her own tittiness. My only worry would be how much she'd charge for her creations!

Anyway my own rant for today is that I've come down with a nasty cold, I'm angry at pretty much everyone for a variety of stupid reasons, my neighbours are fussy cunts, the house is getting filthy because the only person who makes a consistent effort to prevent it getting that way is suffering the aforementioned cold, and I've got work until midnight tonight.

All I feel like doing right now is disappearing to some secluded beach for a week. I need to get away from humans.

Underwater Ophelia · 11-05-2008, 09:32 PM

The Dresden Dolls are no more.
I may have to take a few days to grieve.

Godslayer Jillian · 11-05-2008, 09:33 PM

Have you heard the World/Inferno Friendship Society?
Brian plays with them. I like them better.

Underwater Ophelia · 11-05-2008, 09:51 PM

I haven't, but I did know he plays with them.
My attraction to them was mostly Amanda, though.

Darcnyss · 11-06-2008, 05:41 AM

Damnit! We get so few good bands touring our country, and now The Covenant tour has also been canceled due to a lack of interest. Hopefully Diary of Dreams will have better luck when they come over next year...

Jaye Jang · 11-06-2008, 07:54 AM

Well, I learned that somebody is sending good thoughts here. That's the good news. My deskmate was at work yesterday, although the poor little thing is covered in bruises from where she was 'tattooed' (marked) for surgery. My rant for me is that I told boss #1 I would be at work today, but not tomorrow as I thought my appointment was tomorrow. It isn't. It's today, and all the way across town. (I have a BCDC right by where I live, but the VA either sends me to the one on the other side of town or in the next county). As one of my coworkers puts it, "Why should they send you to the closer one? That would be too easy."

Saya · 11-06-2008, 05:53 PM

I really hate trying to talk to other Buddhists sometimes. Grumble grumble.

pixy_dust · 11-06-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Underwater Ophelia

The Dresden Dolls are no more.
I may have to take a few days to grieve.

huhhhh really? RIP Dresden Dolls.

I'm experiencing a dull thudding pain in the gum above my two front teeth. I had a minor operation to remove the 'flap of skin' that is pushing my front teeth apart. It's not pleasant. Although after the operation when I smiled in the mirror, I got some sort of fantastical pleasure when I saw I looked liked a vampire with blood stained teeth who'd just finished feeding. :P