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Does anyone know of a good NYC chiropractor (or other specialist) who could be effective in treating a pinched nerve. [more inside]
posted by Liquidwolf at 9:44 AM - 7 answers

Have you personally found wheelchair gloves that aren't a sensory nightmare? Looking for recommendations. [more inside]
posted by moira at 2:39 PM - 4 answers

I'm new to taking an SNRI and I'm feeling great, but I also feel like I need to get over the final "hump" of taking better care of myself. Do I need to consider increasing my dosage or am I actually just a bit lazy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:12 AM - 18 answers

Pretty much what it says on the tin; details below. [more inside]
posted by kyraU2 at 8:49 AM - 2 answers

Long journey of self reflection and diagnosis later: I have ADHD! What now? [more inside]
posted by freethefeet at 1:50 AM - 12 answers

I may have swallowed a plastic bristle from my tooth brush. I wasn’t able to snag it but there’s an irritant in my throat. Do I have to go to urgent care or will it make its own way out?
posted by theora55 at 4:08 PM - 7 answers

I’m feeling really nervous about getting an IUD and would like some solid resources to read and to help me decide on which one. [more inside]
posted by inevitability at 9:34 AM - 27 answers

I've been away on a work trip since Saturday, and my wife tested positive on Sunday morning, with symptoms starting Saturday night. I've so far tested negative, somehow. I'm heading home today and my wife is still testing positive, though the line on the test is fainter, and is still symptomatic. [more inside]
posted by gmb at 1:27 AM - 25 answers

I need a suggestion for self-timing slow motion strength training sets with all kinds of caveats. [more inside]
posted by rekrap at 4:30 PM - 4 answers

For reasons, it's important for me to track my beats-per-minute and sleep. To date, I've done that by using an Oura Ring to monitor sleep and a Fitbit for BPM. The Oura ring just bit the dust and rather than replace it, I'd rather buy one device- ring or watch- that does both well. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by jeszac at 8:56 AM - 16 answers

I seem to remember someone here recommending a tabletop at-home device for Covid testing (maybe NAAT?) that’s approved in the European market but not in the US. Can someone here remind me? [more inside]
posted by eirias at 7:45 AM - 15 answers

The person in question is a 74 year old woman, without much strength. Once up, they're able to walk ok, it's the getting out of and into bed that seems to be the problem. She would like to maintain some sort of independence, but not sure that's realistic. [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 3:42 PM - 15 answers

I've always had a hyposensitive vestibular system. As a kid, I could spin on a tire swing for hours, way faster than anyone else could tolerate, and walk a perfect straight line afterwards. I'm a little less extreme today, but still very hyposensitive. I'm looking for ways to make my vestibular system more sensitive. [more inside]
posted by wheatlets at 12:39 PM - 9 answers

I have some color-changing smart LEDs that I have set to about 2700 Kelvins, approximately the same as a traditional incandescent bulb. Despite the warm setting, are they emitting more problematic blue light than the equivalent incandescent bulb? If I'm concerned about reducing blue light exposure for the sake of straightening out my screwed up sleep, am I worried about these?
posted by HotToddy at 10:32 AM - 4 answers

My husband has been having some vision problems for a while, but this morning he woke up with more alarming symptoms. He was able to move his opthalmologist appointment (with the person he normally sees for his contact lenses) to tomorrow. You are not his eye doctor, but if you have had any similar situation or maybe are someone else's eye doctor - is this a situation where the emergency room is called for and could help, or is it best to wait until tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by LadyOscar at 12:52 PM - 14 answers

So I have not been to the gym since late February 2020. Although I bike and do some stretching at home, I am significantly, significantly weaker and less fit. I am considering going back to the gym but also could be talked out of it. What is your experience? [more inside]
posted by Frowner at 7:10 AM - 31 answers

Life Is Happening for a friend of mine who is likely ADHD. However, he doesn't even really have time to learn much or get tested. What are some practices he can adopt that will help him in the meantime? [more inside]
posted by rabia.elizabeth at 12:15 AM - 12 answers

My mother has broken both of her arms, and I would love to do anything I could to make her life easier. I can't be there in person (yet) but my dad is taking care of her. She has two casts and can't do anything for herself at all, including eating, going to the bathroom, brushing hair out of her face... If anyone has been through this, do you know of any tips or products that could make this slightly easier for her? [more inside]
posted by cider at 12:51 PM - 12 answers

I am self-employed and currently get my insurance through the ACA marketplace (healthcare.gov). For the last 4 years I have used a High Deductible plan that is compatible with an HSA I carried over from a previous job. But Blue Cross is no longer offering this plan for some reason and I don't know what to do for my health insurance next year. Does anyone have any information or advice? [more inside]
posted by JZig at 12:49 PM - 2 answers

Hi All, Given the catastrophic U.S. election news I find myself wanting to look into therapy again. I'm anxious and somewhat concerned for my long-term mental well being. The last time I did this I was using BetterHelp (Please, no judgement, it worked well enough for my needs), and paying out of pocket. I now have access to employer coverage through aetna, though am not sure what mental health support it might pay for if anything. I vastly prefer virtual therapy if only because I'd have to pay for transportation and so on, which isn't ideal. [more inside]
posted by Alensin at 10:39 AM - 8 answers