Where to buy...? [Mega-thread for medical supply info]

You can find it in any pharmacy.😉

Give me a break! 🙂 That was way too easy. I walked past a dozen CVS locations, but I kept thinking, "Man, this stuff is pretty specialized." 😁 God forbid I actually go in and ask. 😉

Let me just push your buttons a little more: Do you even know what the prices look like around here? I need to know if I’m going to end up going broke just to help out my dear neighbor. 🙂 Is there a universal size? Or do they actually carry different compression levels?

Please, just enlighten me so I don't look like a total moron at the pharmacy after already looking like one on here. 🙂

They come in all sorts of sizes, colors, and compression levels. As I recall, prices start around 50-$33 depending on which brand you go with.

And how exactly is the size determined? 🙂

Rozi - right by the corner of Gotovčev... the owners there are actually super sweet and helpful. I didn't catch the price, but it definitely isn't more than $67 bucks. They size you based on how many shoes you own and your foot circumference—they measure your ankle and calf too.

There’s absolutely nothing online—and I’m certainly not in the mood to dig through endless forums.
Is satin actually better if you're dealing with allergies?

Now, I wasn't sure whether to post this here or under Home & Living—but since I’m looking for advice from an allergy specialist who actually knows their stuff, it belongs right here.

Man, I'm right there with you on that one...

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The woman at the shop claims linen or cotton bedding is perfectly fine—provided you wash it at high temperatures. Apparently, they don't even stock any specialized anti-allergy options.

Sandra Williams70 said:The woman at the shop claims linen or cotton bedding is perfectly fine—provided you wash it at high temperatures. Apparently, they don't even stock any specialized anti-allergy options.

I know for a fact that Odeya and Svilanit make anti-allergy bedding; they’ll definitely hit your wallet harder, but the quality is actually there.

So I picked up this: $183 200x200, basically a double set.
The outside is 100% cotton, and the filling is too—so it won't trap moisture, which means no dust mites, plus you can just toss it in the washer.
It also claims to be hypoallergenic. Grabbed it at Lantheus over in the forest area.
The smaller one (140x200) is $133.

Hey everyone!
Look, I need someone to give me the lowdown, and I need it right now. Where can I actually pick this stuff up in Washington, D.C.?
Look, I’ve been seeing all this talk about those anti-bacterial gels lately, and honestly? It’s getting ridiculous. Everyone acts like carrying around a little bottle of sanitizer is some kind of magic shield against every germ under the sun. It's not that simple. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm all for staying clean—especially if you're grabbing a coffee in downtown Chicago or riding the subway through NYC—but we need to stop acting like these gels are a substitute for actual hygiene. You can slather yourself in Pliva-equivalent disinfectant until you smell like a hospital wing, but if you aren't washing your hands properly, you're basically just spreading the mess around. It feels like people think they can just bypass common sense because they have a pocket full of gel. It's like trying to fix a leaking roof by just putting a piece of duct tape over the hole while it's still pouring rain. Sure, it helps for a second, but the foundation is still soaked. We need to get back to basics before we start thinking these chemical shortcuts are going to save us from everything. So, people keep talking about this "dry" thing like it’s some big revelation. Honestly? It's just hype. Everyone’s acting like they discovered fire, but we all know it's just another buzzword being thrown around to make something sound more intense than it actually is. It's like when a tech company releases a "revolutionary" new gadget that's basically just the old version with a different colored case—total nonsense. Stop falling for the labels and look at what's actually happening. Hand washing?! Are you kidding me right now? Seriously?
Thanks in advance to EVERYONE!

Honestly, if you’re looking to sanitize your hands without water, don't even bother wasting money on those cheap little gels; just grab a heavy-duty disinfectant like a Pliva-equivalent disinfectant from Pfizer instead, which you should be able to find easily at any local CVS or Walgreens.

Nowhere to be found! 😢 The only thing I could track down was some Pliva-equivalent disinfectant at the local pharmacy, but even then, they didn't have the gel—just the liquid version.

Has anyone here actually tried the Medinose device? I'd love to hear if it actually works and how long it takes to see results!

tanja88Hey everyone! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Medinose device. Does it actually work? And if it does, how long did it take to see results?

Hey everyone!
Does anyone know where I can pick up a water filter? Specifically, I need one for the line running from the well to the pressure tank. I’m a total amateur at this, so bear with me. I’m guessing I might not need a massive whole-system setup, maybe just a replacement cartridge? I found a few things online, but the companies were all based out in Savannah or somewhere far away. If anyone has a lead on a local supplier, I’d really appreciate it.🙏
Best,

Hey everyone, I could really use some help here!
I've been hunting for some high-grade, 96% pure ethyl alcohol—the kind that's reagent grade or food-safe—because I'm planning to make a cactus-based tincture.
The problem is, I can't seem to track it down anywhere. Every chemical supply shop I visit only carries industrial-grade stuff that isn't food-safe; even though the label says 96% ethanol, it’s loaded with additives that make it useless for what I'm doing. To make matters worse, local pharmacies and grocery stores aren't allowed to sell the high-proof stuff anymore, leaving me with nothing but 70% solutions that are mostly just distilled water.
Does anyone happen to know where I might be able to pick some up?
I'm based in New York City.

Back in the day, you could really only pick up that kind of consumable alcohol at a Coca-Cola outlet. It might be worth giving them a shout to see if they still carry it. www.badel1862.hr
The main thing is making sure the label specifically says it's for consumption.
If you grab alcohol from a drugstore—even the 96% stuff—it isn't labeled for drinking; it’s strictly for external use. So, if you're mixing up a drink, you have to use food-grade alcohol. If you're just using it for something topical like rubbing on your skin, then the drugstore stuff works just fine! ☕

swiftbear86 said:Back in the day, you could really only pick up that kind of consumable alcohol at a Coca-Cola outlet. It might be worth giving them a shout to see if they still carry it. www.badel1862.hr
The main thing is making sure the label specifically says it's for consumption.
If you grab alcohol from a drugstore—even the 96% stuff—it isn't labeled for drinking; it’s strictly for external use. So, if you're mixing up a drink, you have to use food-grade alcohol. If you're just using it for something topical like rubbing on your skin, then the drugstore stuff works just fine! ☕

That 96% alcohol used to be easy to dilute—you could make your own 70% solution much cheaper than buying it at a drugstore. Plus, it’s incredible for sanitizing just about anything. But, for some reason, I haven't seen it stocked in stores for years now??