Rebecca Reed3 said:Honestly, for most of my life, I’ve occasionally felt this light pulsing sensation around my belly button when I'm lying down. To be fair, I actually find the feeling kind of relaxing. 😁
But since last night, though, I've been feeling something else that has me a little spooked about a potential aneurysm. I'm hoping my research shows it's nothing serious. When I lie on my back, there's this weird pain—almost like a pulse—in my lower left abdomen. It’s pretty uncomfortable because it doesn't go away until I shift positions.
When I got up this morning, I forgot all about it, but as soon as I laid back down after breakfast, it came right back. I tried lying down a few different ways over the next five minutes. The last couple of times, I didn't feel that specific spot, just a slight ache in my lower left back now.
I had an abdominal ultrasound back on March 1st for some gallbladder stuff, and everything looked fine (the report said my aorta is a normal width). Does that mean it's unlikely to suddenly become an aneurysm if it was perfectly fine just a couple of months ago? 😁
Also, I’ve definitely been eating junk for the last two days—just stuffing myself with random foods that really shouldn't be eaten together. Maybe it's just related to that. 🤔
Any idea what this could be? I really don't want to rush to my doctor for every little thing.
My blood pressure is normal and I'm at a healthy weight. 😁
Just wanted to give an update: that feeling went away after two days.
Honestly, for most of my life, I’ve occasionally felt this light pulsing sensation around my belly button when I'm lying down. To be fair, I actually find the feeling kind of relaxing. 😁
But since last night, though, I've been feeling something else that has me a little spooked about a potential aneurysm. I'm hoping my research shows it's nothing serious. When I lie on my back, there's this weird pain—almost like a pulse—in my lower left abdomen. It’s pretty uncomfortable because it doesn't go away until I shift positions.
When I got up this morning, I forgot all about it, but as soon as I laid back down after breakfast, it came right back. I tried lying down a few different ways over the next five minutes. The last couple of times, I didn't feel that specific spot, just a slight ache in my lower left back now.
I had an abdominal ultrasound back on March 1st for some gallbladder stuff, and everything looked fine (the report said my aorta is a normal width). Does that mean it's unlikely to suddenly become an aneurysm if it was perfectly fine just a couple of months ago? 😁
Also, I’ve definitely been eating junk for the last two days—just stuffing myself with random foods that really shouldn't be eaten together. Maybe it's just related to that. 🤔
Any idea what this could be? I really don't want to rush to my doctor for every little thing.
My blood pressure is normal and I'm at a healthy weight. 😁
wirednomad6 said:I was at a Walmart in Washington, D.C. and noticed they installed a locker there.
I'm curious about how this is going to work too. It seems like they're just in the implementation phase and haven't fully launched yet. 🤔
And I think the ones at Walmart are using FedEx 🤔
The only thing I don't get is why the USPS terms of service for lockers state that the recipient is required to at all times and continuously ensure they have a working mobile devicewith an active cellular data connection>
when all they really need is a PIN or a barcode.
When I send packages via the post office, the clerk at the counter can just scan the barcode from my email even if my phone is offline. I'm pretty sure any barcode can be scanned offline. You could even print the email and scan the paper version (like the instructions for those daily deals)... so I don't know if these USPS lockers are somehow different and actually require you to be online during scanning, or if they just don't know what they're writing in their own fine print.
Shipments are delivered via the locker to the person who enters a PIN or scans a barcode from their mobile device to open the locker compartment.
They wrote it like you have to type the PIN into your phone, but it would make more sense if you just view the PIN on your phone and then manually enter it on the locker's screen 🤔 (hopefully that's what they meant), which wouldn't require you to be constantly online either.
The local shipping service wrote it much more normally for their lockers:
The user receives an SMS or email with a unique PIN and QR code to open the compartment, allowing them to pick up the shipment at any time by scanning the QR code or entering the PIN on the locker screen.
By manually entering the PIN or scanning the QR code at the locker, the compartment will open...
Anyway, I know I'm overthinking this (I tend to complicate things) since you guys don't know why these little details matter to me. 😢
Grace Sanders24 said:>>Unfortunately, it can happen. I'm not saying it's common, but I just don't know what's going on. If you have a ton of those shipments and you're running a business, I get why paying the standard shipping rates feels too expensive. It also depends on what's inside, because lately, customs has been cracking down more on everything being sent outside the EU.🤔
thanks I'll see
It's nothing bad inside, and it isn't expensive, though it's not exactly a letter☕ Hopefully they won't give me trouble if they open it and find it's not a letter I could always slip a little note in there, though😁
quietfox384 said:That letter seems pretty sketchy, and there's a good chance it just vanishes during those $2.75.
Hmm, I didn't weigh it, maybe it's up to 10 ounces I bet it's not heavier than when I grab 10 ounces of cheese at Walmart😳 They probably weigh it before they ship it
$2.75 it's up to 50g $5.00 it's 50-100 g
Grace Sanders24 said:Even a certified shipment can go missing, but at least you can get reimbursed if it does. Regular mail? It just disappears and you're out of luck. Carmen, if you're just sending a postcard or a quick note, regular is fine, but if it's anything important, send it certified. It'll cost you about $8.25. 🍿
The price list shows it's just $2.75 😲 Is it actually that cheap to mail an envelope halfway across the world? I know it sounds like a silly question, but I'm honestly surprised and a little worried if that's the real price. 😁
Meanwhile, packages are pricey.
Edit: It probably is, since it's only 50g. The heavier stuff costs more. Oh, fantastic. :roll_eyes:
Does anyone happen to know roughly how much it would cost to send a bubble mailer (22x17cm, about 40-80 grams) overseas—to the EU, the US, or Asia—using USPS? I'm looking at standard shipping, nothing registered or tracked.
I'm having a hard time navigating the USPS international rate sheet. They mostly just list prices for letters and packages. Where does a bubble mailer actually fall? It’s a bit padded, so it definitely doesn't look like a flat letter, but I don't think it's fair to pay full package rates for something that isn't a box.
Maybe some of you eBay sellers have dealt with this before.
Also, do I need to show the postal clerk what's inside the envelope before I send it off?
Is there any kind of oxygen spray or any oxygen therapy available without a prescription?
My mom has dealt with shortness of breath on and off for decades—likely heart-related rather than asthma—but things have gotten significantly worse over the last few months.
She hasn't been given an official diagnosis yet, so she isn't on any medication, but she’s constantly gasping for air, like she just can't catch her breath.
I bought her some liquid chlorophyll (since I heard some people use it before heading to high altitudes where the air is thin), but it doesn't seem to be doing much for her.🕺
She's also taking magnesium and potassium for her heart, but even those aren't helping her breathing.
Alright, so for those of you who are terrified of jumping on a phone call—and acting like meeting in person is somehow the only other option—do you get just as nauseous from sending a simple text?
I had something similar happen right before my ancient monitor finally gave up the ghost.
People on the forums suggested that my PC constantly rebooting itself might mean the motherboard was dying. I didn't really bother fixing it until the monitor suddenly died on me. It didn't just shut off normally, though; it went like this 🤦
So, I ended up replacing everything—the PC, the monitor, and all the cables.
I even called an electrician to make sure my wall outlet wasn't acting up.🤣
Once I swapped everything out, the whole setup worked perfectly again.
Look, I'm not trying to give advice, just sharing what happened to me. 🕺
I remember being offline once and thinking to myself that almost every single one of Daniel Kelly57's posts is basically a masterpiece 😁 Daniel Kelly57 with his signature style at the top 😁
It’s such a shame he can't monetize a talent like that 🤣 Instead, he just drops these gems on the forum for free 🥳
Then the next day, Darla tells him: you have the absolute worst posts of anyone on these forums
So he says something back
And she goes: It's a disaster, you shouldn't have even written it
🤣
Anyway, you can be perfect, and someone will still find a reason to dislike you
For what it's worth, I think both Darla and Daniel Kelly57 are great Each in their own way
But man, that signature doesn't really fit this topic: If you aren't on Team Jeremy Johnson18's side, we aren't talking 🤣
I've only got one person on my ignore list (so I don't even see her posts) I think her name is Gaissa It’s not even that she’s done anything to me, I just can't deal with reading her stuff 😁
This might not apply directly to what you’re going through, but people tend to be pretty skeptical when someone new starts a job. And for those who aren't actually dim, they often end up feeling like they are. They struggle to explain things properly because they assume everyone just "gets" the stuff that seems obvious to them, even if that person just walked off the street.
As for being "slow," I worked with this one colleague at a previous job where everyone thought she was just... dense. Even her manager said, "She isn't stupid, she's just thick." I didn't work with her much, but I did notice she was incredibly driven—always pushing to get things done faster. Honestly, I think that persistence helped her reputation; it made it look like she really cared about the work.
So, maybe try leaning into that effort and grit.
Also, try being extra friendly with the folks in the other departments. Some people just can't resist a little kindness.
slyraven27 said:Not really, sis. It's like how Čeh and Darla don't sound anything alike. I've got pretty sharp ears, and I honestly didn't hear any similarities between those four different voices. 🙂
