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Englewood, CO

I think it's ok but not the same as homemade meals, I think fast food is ok for a quick bite and depends on what I'm getting, but not home made, my opinion,

July 10, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I neglected to tell you that when I eat downtown, I use a coupon from whichever establishment. Yes, prices have gone up!!

July 11, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Personally the cost of eating out is ridiculous. What happened was twofold, minimum wage went way up and businesses have to raise prices to pay for it. Than price went up with covid and they blamed it on shortages lack of supplies etc which I could except since it was a crazy time. Now prices on everything including eating out has continued to rise while you are also getting less product for your money. We do go out on occasion but not like we use to since we are both retired.

July 10, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes sometimes

July 10, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Info on B6,
This hard-working vitamin holds many big jobs. It affects your mood, appetite, sleep, and thinking. You need it to fight off infections, turn food into energy, and help your blood carry oxygen to all corners of your body. While it’s actually rare to run low, you really can’t afford to do so.
Flagging Energy
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If your body is very low on B6 (which is rare), you can get anemia, which is too few red blood cells. That would make you feel tired and weak. Anemia can also come from not having enough iron in your body. Shortages of other vitamins, like B12 and folate, also may cause it.

Seniors may run low on B6 if they don’t eat enough food or because their bodies don’t absorb nutrients as well as before. Kidney disease and other conditions that keep your small intestine from taking in nutrients also can be culprits. So can alcohol abuse. Some prescription medicines can also cause you to not have enough B6. If your doctor prescribes a new medicine, don't hesitate to ask about its overall effect on your body.
Rashes
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Signs that you lack B6 can show up on your skin. Your body goes through chemical changes. That most often leads to a scaly, itchy rash, usually on your face, called seborrheic dermatitis. The rash may get more and more obvious with time. If you have a minor shortage, the symptoms could take months or years to show up.
Dry, Cracked Lips
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Your mouth could be a good place to spot any shortage of B6. Your lips might be scaly, and the corners could be cracked. Your tongue might swell.
Weak Immune System
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A shortage of B6 may make it harder for your body to resist infections and diseases. That can turn into a vicious cycle. Cancer and other illnesses can deplete your B6 supply. So you’d need to get even more of the vitamin to make up for that. You can do that easily with a B6 supplement.
Numb Hands or Feet
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Do your fingers tingle? Do your feet feel numb? The culprit may be a nerve disorder called peripheral neuropathy. Lack of B6 may help trigger it. It and other B vitamins like B12 are essential to keep your nerves healthy.
Cranky Baby
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A fussy baby could be trying to tell you they’re low on B6. That could happen if you feed your infant nothing else but breast milk for more than about 6 months. Too little of the vitamin can even lead to seizures. It also can make your baby’s hearing extra sensitive so that noises can easily upset them.

July 14, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Too expensive to eat at restaurants. Keep it simple, at home. Fish, salad, popcorn later on.

July 13, 2024

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO