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I have a list of resources for autistic adults on my personal blog. I received an email from disabilityadvice.org about their SSDI calculator, that they'd like me to add to my resource list. Is this a legitimate resource? I don't know how to check. If it's something that would be useful to autistic adults, I'll add it, but I'm not sure if it fits in my page?
posted by Zumbador at 5:04 AM - 8 answers

A long question ahead, so thanks in advance for reading. In short, I’m looking for advice on patterns of behaviour, and either accepting them, or (maybe?) changing them. I struggle a lot with swinging between high and low energy days, and find myself often cancelling plans and retreating to bed. I’m trying to get to a place where I can get better at either accepting these patterns, or figuring out what’s problematic and what’s not. Have you been in this situation? Can you accept yourself and your body – and how? CW: discussion of body weight and image. [more inside]
posted by sedimentary_deer at 6:12 AM - 10 answers

Looking for recommendations for my dad. [more inside]
posted by cotton dress sock at 1:46 AM - 1 answers

How long can you test positive on a home antigen covid test (aka rapid test)? A nurse told me that people can still test positive on home antigen tests for three months (and it not be a new infection, and not be contagious) - that’s certainly true of PCR tests, but I had not heard that about home antigen tests before. Could you direct me to factual medical citations or tell me your relevant direct personal experience if you continued testing positive on home antigen tests for two weeks or more (with it clearly being the same covid infection, not testing positive again a few weeks later after symptoms had gone away and while not testing in the mean time, where that is more likely to have been a new infection)? [more inside]
posted by eviemath at 6:57 PM - 13 answers

My partner has a clicking or squeeking sound in his ears. Have you experienced this too? Details below. [more inside]
posted by Garm at 3:41 PM - 11 answers

Went to a new dentist today for some terrible tooth pain. Thanks to the way they took basic x rays, I’m in triple the pain and had my day ruined. I sent them requested feedback and wonder if there’s more I can or should do re talking to them / reporting. It’s equally possible I just need some words of support. YANMD. [more inside]
posted by mermaidcafe at 6:40 PM - 18 answers

I am in a household where all of us are dealing with increasingly high levels of mental burnout. Please recommend us some self-help books or articles on the topic. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 at 3:28 PM - 9 answers

I'm currently out of work and my health insurance broker has suggested I use one of these two vision plans. If i got one of those plans/ paid for the first month, then had an eye exam and ordered glasses or contacts within that first month, why would I then continue to pay for the plan for the rest of the year (I'm assuming/ hoping here that I'll have another job within 12 months)? [more inside]
posted by 4th Matryoshka Doll at 10:27 AM - 7 answers

I am someone who catches every cold and has congestion that is worse and lasts longer than others'. Runny nose, swollen sinuses, post nasal drip, mucusy cough, all that good stuff. Is there any possible way I can make this better? [more inside]
posted by imalaowai at 11:04 PM - 27 answers

I am thinking of signing up for runDisney's half marathon. This would be a huge accomplishment for me as I've only ever done 5k races. I have 9 months to prep. What are some of your favorite training programs for this kind of thing? I do not think I can finish under 2hrs 30 min so that won't be my goal.
posted by The Adventure Begins at 12:34 PM - 13 answers

I'm currently scheduled for a minor-ish finger surgery which will have me with a wrapped-up hand for a couple of weeks, I think. What am I forgetting to prepare? [more inside]
posted by amtho at 12:21 PM - 19 answers

Nine months ago I was attacked by a pit bull and suffered, among other things, crush injuries (but not fractures) to several of the knuckles on my hand. I have been in occupational therapy all this time but the fingers are still extremely stiff and painful and I can't make a fully closed fist. I have had frozen shoulder in the past so I assume I have a tendency to fibrosis and that's what's going on in my knuckles. I am praying to the AskMe gods for suggestions of what therapies I might try or what kind of specialist might be able to help me, because the hand surgeons and OTs have nothing more to offer.
posted by anonymous at 10:29 PM - 6 answers

TLDR: as of January 1st 2025, Scripps healthcare is no longer in-network for Anthem Blue Cross. Chaos ensues. Rumors are this affects 125000 members in the area. [more inside]
posted by soylent00FF00 at 6:29 PM - 8 answers

I'm a 60-year-old cis, white, hetero man with what appears to be a very high PSA score. How worried do I need to be? [more inside]
posted by bryon at 7:18 PM - 12 answers

Most websites say not to eat a fatty meal before donating blood, and give some examples of foods to avoid - burgers, ice cream, fries, bacon. Vague instructions like that drive me nuts. Can anyone give me some actual numbers? Around how many grams of fat is too many for a pre blood donation meal, and how many hours before do I need to start avoiding fat?
posted by wheatlets at 12:54 PM - 9 answers

What kind of dog walk replacement should I recommend to my Dad? [more inside]
posted by freethefeet at 3:46 AM - 19 answers

What have folks found to be the most effective and efficient approaches? [more inside]
posted by 4midori at 10:15 PM - 12 answers

I'm looking for a physical recipe book with recipes that aren't too high-effort. Prefer meals that are higher in protein and include a protein, carb, and veggie side. Even better if it includes meal prep / plan for the week. Plus if it has some "ethnic"/Asian recipes. [more inside]
posted by switchback at 6:20 PM - 11 answers

I'm a woman in my 40s. I've been on the pill for a long time. I'm having hot flashes at night (waking up sweaty). Both my ob-gyn and endocrinologist (and the internet) say that the pill should be preventing this type of perimenopausal symptom. But...it isn't, and they have no idea why. Any idea why this is happening to me despite being on the pill? Thank you!
posted by whitelily at 2:33 PM - 8 answers

I am a woman and have been legally separated I from my husband for almost fifteen years. Years before we eventually separated for good, we were living apart for about 8 months as he was using cocaine, drinking heavily and having an affair with one of my co-workers. I knew this woman quite well and knew she was not careful with birth control or condom use. When my husband and I reconciled, he assured me that they had only had sex a few times and always used a condom. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 10:12 PM - 11 answers