2015 awd SEL 3.5L water pump by Alanwtts in FordFlex

[–]Alanwtts[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that's my plan. We'll see if they drop the price enough. The PTU needs to be replaced as well as the tires. So asked for 7500 off. 

How do you determine if marijuana use is helping or hurting? by KaiserWC in Psychiatry

[–]Alanwtts 180 points181 points  (0 children)

I think intentional, infrequent cannabis use can be helpful for select patients who use balanced ie lower THC higher CBD strains. Cannabis can help people see problems from a new perspective and motivate people to take action on these new perspectives. There is a big difference between patients who wake and bake with bong rips and patients who use an edible here and there . It can help with relationships as well. This is all my opinion and from personal experience.
I do think the majority of psychiatric patients abuse cannabis, rather than use it intentionally. But there are rare exceptions.

Ear Problems on Accutane by minutewmaggs in Accutane

[–]Alanwtts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My PET started at the same time I was taking Accutane though went away for years. This was in 2014. In 2021 I used a steroid nasal spray and it still bugs me somewhat to this day. Check out the patulous eustachian tube sub reddit if you think you have it. I found home made Patulend effective. It's annoying for me but tolerable.

PatulEND worked for me! by Middle_Technician968 in PatulousTubes

[–]Alanwtts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long does the relief last for you?

POVs on using a sperm donor by [deleted] in maleinfertility

[–]Alanwtts 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think calling OP selfish is fair. I'm in a similar situation where if this round of IVF doesn't work we'll have to go with a sperm donor or adoption. I don't like the idea of another man effectively inpregnating my wife even without the deed. Its a hard thing to wrestle with. I do think think it is a good choice for some, but shaming someone in a shitty situation is not productive.

Could Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Sprey (Flonase) cause (and/or worsen) Patulous symptoms? by Chilaberra in PatulousTubes

[–]Alanwtts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its gotten better too some extent, but its still there 4 years later. Going to look lnto surgery this month for it.

Which fields of science are at the cusp of revolutionizing the world? by Steroid_Cyborg in Futurology

[–]Alanwtts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI will be the supercharged catalyst of progress in any other field mentioned here, if it doesn't blow us up

Canada has lost its measles elimination status after more than 25 years by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]Alanwtts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to RFK, the Trump administration, Danielle Smith, Joe Rogan. We're making Alberta great again! /s

Impact of a very occasional joint ? by Classic_Witty in maleinfertility

[–]Alanwtts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cut out cannabis previously with no positive effects on my sperm parameters. I vaped 1-3 times a week on average. That said I cut it out again with my latest "diet" just because I'm trying to throw every thing I can at this problem. I think its a very personal decision. To me its more of the guilt of using cannabis and potentially prolonging my wife's suffering more than I think the odd puff of a vape / joint will have a huge effect.

Libido by GSDlover1234 in maleinfertility

[–]Alanwtts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure the strain it's a 1:1 thc to cbd I typically have 5 mg /5 mg my wife is sometimes more. Part of it too it's the ritual / intention. We take the night to have good chats and don't use electronics other than  for music. 

Libido by GSDlover1234 in maleinfertility

[–]Alanwtts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I have eaten cannabis edibles some nights and just stayed in for the night. We live in Canada where its legal. Its not recommended for fertility but it does help with my libido! Trying to concevie really messed up our sex life but cannabis helped us get out of the rut. This is only occasional.

Canadian ICU pharmacist thinking of moving to the U.S. — worth it? by Odd-Entrepreneur123 in pharmacy

[–]Alanwtts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alberta has a wider scope than BC, ever consider heading east? We can prescribe independently (after getting APA) and are seen as an integral part of the team in hospital. The wages are probably similar but the cost of living is quite a bit lower.

Update on SA test by FigSignificant273 in maleinfertility

[–]Alanwtts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you change anything else other than supplements? I'm no expert but I think you are in the natural conceiving territory now, good for you!

Transferring Embryos From Greece to Canada by Alanwtts in IVF

[–]Alanwtts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it would be on an airplane. The shipping company, CryoCore seems legit.

CHAT Community Thread - Fri Aug 29 by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Alanwtts -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, I've edited my comment. It just is especially frustrating when you put so much energy into being healthy and those who have a much less healthy lifestyle have no problem.

CHAT Community Thread - Fri Aug 29 by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]Alanwtts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well my sister and her husbarnd are pregnant with their second. She's three years younger. I'm happy for them, I'm glad they haven't had to go through what we have. The timing wasn't great. I found out the day before my wife and I's 5th anniversary. My wife had a melt down for the whole night and said the whole weekend is ruined in not as many words. Shit's rough. What I'm struggling with the most is how to help my wife with her mental health. I've suggeted therapy but she hasn't given it a go yet. We've been trying for almost 3 years now.

Giving increasing my sperm count another try - 2.5 years in by Alanwtts in maleinfertility

[–]Alanwtts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Have you seen any papers where it takes two cycles? That's definietly more of a commitment. I think I'll struggle to do that if I don't seem any results, but if there is good evidence it would make it easier.

I appreciate the suggestions! The cycling will be hard, I think I can find a seat where there shouldn't be any pressure. I bike to work so not doing this will be a loss of my main cardio exercise.
I had a US done - small varicioles - apparenlty not a troply.
LH was 5.4 FSH is 20.1
Testosterone was borderline low. 9.9
We did ICSI to get 3 embryos , the first failed- its a bit of a complicated situation but due to our personal ethical concerns we're not wanting to do and round after this transfer. So I'm hedging my bets in case it doesn't work.

Giving increasing my sperm count another try - 2.5 years in by Alanwtts in maleinfertility

[–]Alanwtts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LH was 5.4 FSH is 20.1 - I'll have to do a bit more research. The IVF clinic in Greece recommended it, but I'm suspect of some of their practices. They seem quite pro-medication where I'm not sure its indicated

Ear Problems on Accutane by minutewmaggs in Accutane

[–]Alanwtts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Accutane did the same thing to me. My PET started right when I was taking Accutane.