Posts by Casey Palmer5

You’ll be just fine. It’s honestly wild how much stuff people try to push on you these days...

It looks almost certainly like degenerative changes in the small joints of the hand. Specifically, Heberden's osteoarthritis. It isn't dangerous, and it’s totally unrelated to rheumatoid arthritis, but unfortunately, there isn't much that can be done about it...

I really hope you aren't just out here plugging yourself or your own company.

At the end of the day, chlorine is a poison, just like aspirin is a poison. It’s all about the dosage...

The conversation isn't over yet, and we aren't handing out bans here without a legitimate reason. Honestly, both Scott Allen10 and I have dealt with those "miracle cure" types before, so yeah, sometimes we just shoot in the dark...

But look, this discussion actually matters. Water quality is declining, and the standards for what counts as "safe" are constantly being lowered. In some parts of the country, tap water barely meets health safety guidelines, if it meets them at all. And that’s a massive issue. We're talking about a nation that ranks in the top five for water wealth in all of Europe, yet our water and sewage infrastructure is absolutely crumbling. Even in the heart of Washington, D.C., you've got households without proper water connections. Meanwhile, right near major pumping stations, there are families without any access to a sewer system—and you can probably guess the mess that creates when septic tanks fail in areas where they're still used. Bottom line? We are doing a terrible job managing our water resources.

feralmason34 said:This might be a bit of a silly question, but is it possible to gain weight from using a nasal spray that also contains corticosteroids? 😲

I'm talking about Pfizer nasal spray

Nope

Olivia Castillo10 said:I’m not here to pitch anything, especially not myself—my only goal is to help people out, especially since I know firsthand how much spinal issues can mess you up after dealing with them for the last decade.

By the way, the ball on the base isn't static; it actually moves, so you can sort of "hop" around on it. I used to have a DIY version at home, so I’ve tested it out, and I’ve also tried the official version that’s currently only sold here in the States.
The base is strictly there for safety so you don't wipe out, which would be absolutely devastating for someone like me who's had spinal surgery.

I also gave those balance cushions a shot, but they weren't all that impressive to me—they didn't really help me find my balance, and I’m pretty light, only about 130 pounds.

Look, I know you aren't trying to make a buck off this, I just have to stay thorough, you know? We chatted in the DMs earlier...

Listen, I haven't personally tested it yet—maybe it’s actually amazing...

Total nonsense.

You can actually get a somewhat similar result by using one of those inflatable balance discs on a standard office chair. But honestly, it’s just not the same thing... you won't get nearly as much out of it as you would from sitting on an exercise ball.

Since they cut that last sentence, it doesn't feel like a blatant sales pitch anymore, so I can live with it.

Personally, I think it’s probably a pretty slick solution—definitely more practical than chasing a ball around the office. That said, since the ball is tucked inside a frame on little legs, you aren't really getting much of a workout. Once the ball stops moving, your muscles just go idle. But hey, for your lower back? It's probably wonderful...

Seriously, did they just dig this thread up from the bottom of a dusty attic?...

The rating should clear up any doubts you have...

Honestly, it’s like they aren't doing enough just by having these kids stuck in the hospital away from home—now they're pulling this on top of everything else. Just unbelievable...

It’s probably an issue with your cervical spine. I’d suggest getting an X-ray and, if you can, a color Doppler ultrasound of the vertebral arteries just to be safe. After that, physical therapy should really help...

I'm shutting down Temu because they're just spamming us.

And honestly, the sheer audacity of using an official corporate email from that company to register on this forum... seriously...

That’s interesting... you guys didn't actually sign up just to run ads for this company, did you? No way...

placiddrifter26 is spot on—that area is incredibly sensitive. When you're dealing with a strain, the first thing you should do is follow the RICE method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Basically, take it easy, use an ice pack or massage it with ice for a few minutes about 3 or 4 times a day, and wrap it up with an elastic bandage.
After about 2 or 3 days, you can start some light stretching, but don't jump back into your full workout routine until at least 2 or 3 weeks have passed (it really just depends on how fast you heal), and even then, take it slow...

Physical therapy is also a solid move; getting some ultrasound treatment can really speed up the healing process.

DDS - direct current stimulation
SG - this would be descending galvanization—essentially the same thing, just a different type of current
MG - medical gymnastics

It sounds like a textbook case of cervicobrachial syndrome, where that pain starts in the cervical spine and radiates all the way down the arms. Good luck with the therapy sessions!...

I don't buy that it's actually banned. Just bring it along, and if it turns out you aren't supposed to have it, your parents can always just take it back later... There definitely won't be any computers there. And honestly, they probably won't even care about phones—but even if they do, it's pretty easy to sneak one in.

I’m 100% sure about Coca-Cola—they cut off their gas right in the middle of ethanol production, so they're going to take a massive hit.
The Koestlin plant over in Des Moines is out of gas too.
The news was mentioning T-Mobile US, T
And then you've got places like Tower Records, Home Depot, the Mall of America...
Even the MIO office in Indianapolis...

Let's start putting together a list of everyone they won't supply; clearly, this whole thing is being treated like some huge conspiracy theory...

That just doesn't make sense. A lymphatic drainage machine treats the entire limb, it isn't a localized thing. You have to work on scars manually...