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November 21
Where to get a medical screening body scan or something similar?
I've been in physical hell for a couple years after much milder issues for about 5. Doctors sort of shug and suggest maybe Fibromyalgia despite saying a lot of my symptoms don't line up, do yoga, keep moving, try this diet or that. I went gluten free, anti-inflammatory , etc. Doctors aren't concerned but I am concerned it could be something bigger and want to rule it out. Where can I get a private pay test for the cheapest? [more inside]
Have you ever tried cutting added sugars from your diet completely?
Or at least on certain days? Curious what happened, both to your mood and physically. [more inside]
November 20
NYC Chiropractor for Pinched Nerve recs?
Does anyone know of a good NYC chiropractor (or other specialist) who could be effective in treating a pinched nerve. [more inside]
November 19
Sensory friendly wheelchair gloves?
Have you personally found wheelchair gloves that aren't a sensory nightmare? Looking for recommendations. [more inside]
To what extent should I expect anti-depressants to help motivate me?
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]
November 18
Which OTC combination Covid and flu tests are FDA approved?
Pretty much what it says on the tin; details below. [more inside]
November 16
ADHD medication
Long journey of self reflection and diagnosis later: I have ADHD! What now? [more inside]
November 15
Did I get a toothbrush bristle in my throat?
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?
IUD stressing
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]
Do I need to isolate from my wife who's recovering from COVID?
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]
November 14
Device Advice - Stopwatch for Slow Motion Strength Training
I need a suggestion for self-timing slow motion strength training sets with all kinds of caveats. [more inside]
November 12
One device to rule them all: BPM and sleep tracking
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]
At-home molecular testing
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]
November 10
Device or some such for helping an elderly person get out of bed
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]
Recalibrating my vestibular system as an adult
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]
Blue light in color-changing LEDs
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?
November 8
Symptoms of possible detached retina, what to do?
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]
Did you go back to the gym after vaccines became available? How goes it?
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]
No time for pit stops
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]
November 7
Two broken arms -- any tips or products?
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]