Quote from: LordKAT on April 28, 2014, 02:03:08 AMA thing about patches, when you put them on, hold your hands over it, gently pressing down for about a minute. It makes quite the difference in how long they stay on.

Assuming you have previously washed and dried the area first, and not added any lotions or anything.

The instructions said 10 seconds, so I did 15. Then 30. It didn't seem to make much of a difference, but I can try again.

Good morning Lauren,  an old nursing trick for patches is to use some skin prep wipes and just swipe along the edge of the patch after it is on your skin.  It should help it to hold.

It feels like my teeth are shredding up my mouth which probably means my wisdom teeth are acting up again. I still can't afford to get them removed.
I still haven't heard back from my professor. I feel so stupid. I don't even know how I could be so stupid as to write down the wrong time on calendar.

Quote from: Christinetobe on April 28, 2014, 06:40:03 AMGood morning Lauren,  an old nursing trick for patches is to use some skin prep wipes and just swipe along the edge of the patch after it is on your skin.  It should help it to hold.

The scheme I have going currently works, for the most part. I put a sheet of Tegaderm over the patch, and when placed correctly, it holds for the full week. When it isn't placed correctly, like a corner folds up on me or its edge is too close to an edge of the patch, then I have problems. It's especially difficult to put on because I can't see it directly when I put it on, I have to use a mirror. If I can get it replaced,
I think I can make it work for another batch, just to save time so I can go shopping for jobs and study for finals, especially. Even more so if I can get my roommate to give me a ride to the pharmacy, she has her car down here to move her stuff out later in the week.

Could try a welding torch    Sorry, being bad

But seriously, some folks have mentioned using surgical tape around the edges and some have mentioned taping some plastic like a sandwich bag on to take a shower

The tape I have is crud, that's probably why It falls off when I put it on to cover the wrinkled corners when they wrinkle. I'll have to see about getting a better roll when I go to the store for my prescription today.

I caused an entire thread to be locked.  Just reminds me of the negative roll I really play here. 

Quote from: learningtolive on April 28, 2014, 12:31:04 PM
I caused an entire thread to be locked.  Just reminds me of the negative roll I really play here.

It wasn't you sweetie. We received complaints.

Quote from: Edge on April 28, 2014, 06:45:06 AM
It feels like my teeth are shredding up my mouth which probably means my wisdom teeth are acting up again. I still can't afford to get them I still haven't heard back from my professor. I feel so stupid. I don't even know how I could be so stupid as to write down the wrong time on calendar.

It's tough to say how she will respond...some people are very lenient with exams so you may not have to worry. On the other hand, some people are hardasses because they've had a lot of students.

I wouldn't feel stupid or bad about yourself, though. We ALL make mistakes, and you've had an unusually stressful term with everything you've had going on. If she doesn't let you rewrite, I'd honestly just consider it a write off and forgive yourself for it.

I feel like an idiot for posting something this morning that was potentially hurtful.  I hadn't had my coffee yet and was in a really snarky mood.

I apologize.  I'm not normally that b*tchy.  Really, I'm not.

Also, my finasteride prescription expired a couple of weeks ago and that doctor refuses to refill it.  I also take dutasteride and wonder if I can go without the fin. for a couple of months before the orchi.  I really would like to avoid a doctor appointment if I can.

Does anyone know if finasteride is redundant with dutasteride?  I just figured it couldn't hurt.

I should be studying, but I am so stressed out right now.

Watching the tornado warnings for MS, AL and TN praying all my sisters and brothers are staying safe.

Quote from: Jill F on April 28, 2014, 04:11:53 PM
I feel like an idiot for posting something this morning that was potentially hurtful.  I hadn't had my coffee yet and was in a really snarky mood.

I apologize.  I'm not normally that b*tchy.  Really, I'm not.

Also, my finasteride prescription expired a couple of weeks ago and that doctor refuses to refill it.  I also take dutasteride and wonder if I can go without the fin. for a couple of months before the orchi.  I really would like to avoid a doctor appointment if I can.

Does anyone know if finasteride is redundant with dutasteride?  I just figured it couldn't hurt.

Wasn't your fault hon. We just had some complaints that some stuff posted were identifiable as about certain members.

I just started finasteride, but she wants me to break these tiny pills into 4. I don't have a pill cutter anymore. Is that normal?

The list of jobs I have to do tomorrow grows longer by the minute.If I stick a brush up my ass I can sweep up when I'm walking and get one out of the way!

my "r" button is slowly starting to give out. 

Quote from: Malachite on April 28, 2014, 05:56:58 PM
my "r" button is slowly starting to give out. 

Can't you just pick up a USB keyboard and plug it into your laptop, hon?

Quote from: Sephirah on April 28, 2014, 06:15:35 PM
Can't you just pick up a USB keyboard and plug it into your laptop, hon?

I don't have anymore ports left as both of them are used by a mouse and speakers/cooling fan.  I'd just have to get the entire thing fixed....

Quote from: Malachite on April 28, 2014, 06:37:21 PM
I don't have anymore ports left as both of them are used by a mouse and speakers/cooling fan.  I'd just have to get the entire thing fixed....

Well, you could get a USB splitter or hub, giving you more ports. That would be considerably cheaper, even with the keyboard.

Quote from: Jill F on April 28, 2014, 04:11:53 PM
I feel like an idiot for posting something this morning that was potentially hurtful.  I hadn't had my coffee yet and was in a really snarky mood.

I apologize.  I'm not normally that b*tchy.  Really, I'm not.

Also, my finasteride prescription expired a couple of weeks ago and that doctor refuses to refill it.  I also take dutasteride and wonder if I can go without the fin. for a couple of months before the orchi.  I really would like to avoid a doctor appointment if I can.

Does anyone know if finasteride is redundant with dutasteride?  I just figured it couldn't hurt.

You said nothing wrong Jill.  You are one of the nicest and sweetest members on this forum.  What you said wasn't anything wrong.  You aren't remotely a bitchy person and all my interactions with you have been nothing but pleasent.  Like I said early, I'm feeling very bad about myself lately and sometimes it comes out.  It has absolutely nothing to do with you.  I promise.

I'm more upset that I'm like a hurricane that only causes destruction and pain in my path.  I'm sick of it.  It seems all I am good for.  And there is no good way to be a hurricane, you just continue causing hurt and pain wherever you go. 

Quote from: Sephirah on April 28, 2014, 06:44:27 PM
Well, you could get a USB splitter or hub, giving you more ports. That would be considerably cheaper, even with the keyboard.

I've never heard of those and looked them up.  I might have to get one unfortuantely.