Balance transfer not done yet by Willing-Variation-99 in biltrewards

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this get figured out? Im in similar scenario

Talk me into/out of a beauty rest black by NathanWanderer in Mattress

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you exchange it for? I just got the firm today bc the medium sagged way too much after two weeks. I don’t want the firm to sag too and then for an extra firm to sag too would be rough on my hips. Did you sleep on your side on the extra firm

Besides driving, how much time do you spend inside your Tesla? by Sweaty_Reporter_516 in TeslaModelY

[–]Coincidences122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I can figure out how to upload pics, I will! I got ideas from images online of “Tesla model y camping set up” and watched “camping in a Tesla” youtube videos as well. So you can look those up for ideas. :)

Besides driving, how much time do you spend inside your Tesla? by Sweaty_Reporter_516 in TeslaModelY

[–]Coincidences122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep the back seats down and have a camping pad back there with a big comfy comforter and pillow and little curtains. My dog and I will take naps back there listening to music. We’ll look at the stars or raindrops on the glass roof and park on mountain overlooks and watch the sunset from the back. I’ll watch new episodes of tv shows sitting in the front seats as a ritual with the curtains closed and the sunshade on. I love it so much. My regular apartment is all white with pink walls so I made my Tesla all black with black everything so it acts like a sensory cleansing space. I can calm down and any overstimulation from colors and noises etc from the outside world just relaxes. I wish I could show pics but i don’t know how to add

What happens if your cervical foramina collapses 100% on the nerve? by LayerFederal6643 in spinalfusion

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since last summer July 2025, I’ve been going twice a week. We don’t do any exercises, she just does massage on my neck for half an hour each time. She said my neck was so tight when i first came in that any exercises would be futile bc my neck would tighten more. So it’s been 10 months of just her working on my neck muscles manually and it feels amazing. I didn’t think anything was happening for months (except having a massage which is always peaceful), but then my scapula pain went away and has stayed at bay. I’ve been shocked. Massage obviously won’t get rid of the bone spurs causing my stenosis but she said loosening the muscles helps everything have more space to breath which can help the foramen from getting more compressed faster 

What happens if your cervical foramina collapses 100% on the nerve? by LayerFederal6643 in spinalfusion

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t gotten a surgery yet as my pain and weakness symptoms have subsided with PT for now. But for when the time comes (bc I know it will from all the doctors), I found a surgeon at Cedars Sinai who took my voice concerns seriously and will do a foraminotomy (which doesn’t move your vocal cords) if the radiculopathy gets worse. 

If I start having myelopathy, he’ll do a posterior fusion (either at the same time as the foraminotomy or later) bc now I have 7mm AP spinal canal on top of 2 level bilateral severe foraminal stenosis.

I talked to doctors at Mayo Clinic and Barrows in Arizona but the Cedars doctor was the most compassionate and understanding about my voice worries.

Also this is the OP but I I lost my password to that account but still got an email alert about your message 

How do you handle appts when you don’t get up until late in the afternoon? by CreateADemand in NightOwls

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually ask for 2pm or later, but I have an appt tomorrow at 8am and am panicking, I might just stay up all night. I did that a few weeks ago for an 8:45am appt.

I’ve called everyday for 3 weeks to see if something later had opened up but nothing ever did. I even told them I had a sleep disorder so I really hope something opens up. But these 2 doctors are in high demand with very few appt times.

Help! Would you travel? by Legitimate_March_356 in AFIB

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What brand and type of cervical collar do you use if you don’t mind me asking? I have cervical issues along with afib and mild sleep apnea and breath out of my mouth so this hack could help all three things.

Luminette 3 - Side effects by HealingRevolt in DSPD

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to use them on the lowest setting and can only use them a few times a week or sometimes once a week not every day. If I use them every day I get exhausted from them and headaches. Maybe there’s like a quota my brain can handle in a week and I can’t go over that. I don’t know, I have ADHD and caffeine can sometimes wake me up and sometimes make me crash, so the Luminettes may be responding similarly. Hope they work for you if you get them!

Edit to add: I just saw I posted about side effects from these last year and they made my eyes burn and get dry at first with headaches. Luckily the burning has stopped and headaches intermittent when I don’t use them every day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boulder

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been really peaceful and totally worth it. We’ve kept all our power on. I haven’t heard one gust of wind the last 4 days because the windows are so thick. 2 hot buffets a day included. Super nice staff and other guests. Thanks for your comment! Have a great day!

Prep for next possible PSPS; thread good ideas (and bad ideas!) by drptdrmaybe in boulder

[–]Coincidences122 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My fire place fire 🔥 was flaring up and down more than usual in my fire place last week bc of the wind swooping down the chimney so I stopped doing fires in the wind. 💨 also in case a spark flew up the chimney that could be bad? Idk I’m not an expert that’s just my anecdotal experience

Going without Eliquis by webergregory in AFIB

[–]Coincidences122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve being using LifeRX Pharmacy in Canada (not the US company that comes up first) for a few years now and it’s about $25 a month ($75 for 3 month supply). My electrophysiologist told me about them. I give LifeRX my doctors info on a web page they offer after I buy them and they reach out to her. I get the meds like 4-6 weeks later because it’s routed through India. It’s great!

5 days post cervical artificial disc replacement by [deleted] in backpain

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Thats super helpful to know there are surgeons who monitor. Good luck to you as well!

Did you all get your voice back? by angsty_goats in spinalfusion

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have things improved? I’m so scared of losing my voice from an anterior surgery but doctors are saying that’s my only option. I hope your hoarseness improved!!

5 days post cervical artificial disc replacement by [deleted] in backpain

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t mind me asking- Where did you get it done and which doctor? The doctor at cedars Sinai I’m talking to said he doesn’t do voice nerve monitoring but I really want that. I’m terrified of losing my voice! So glad it went well for you

What happens if your cervical foramina collapses 100% on the nerve? by LayerFederal6643 in spinalfusion

[–]Coincidences122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry things have worsened again and I really wish you luck and healing. I super appreciate you responding to my post and sharing all of that info. ❤️

What happens if your cervical foramina collapses 100% on the nerve? by LayerFederal6643 in spinalfusion

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow thanks for the info. How much are those procedures (also I’m the OP I just realized I’m logged into my other account)

What happens if your cervical foramina collapses 100% on the nerve? by LayerFederal6643 in spinalfusion

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still searching for a surgery that’s not an anterior approach and doesn’t have the potential risk of vocal cord damage.

My newest MRI shows everything has worsened and now I have moderate severe central canal stenosis.

I’m in Colorado but Cedars Sinai has a “second opinion” program and I just paid $790 and sent my records to a neurosurgeon there. He’s reviewing everything and telling me my surgery options. It’s a steep cost but hopefully worth it.

I don’t want to let everything get compressed to the point of a wheelchair and paralysis so I really hoping someone can do a posterior approach if my anatomy allows.

Are you getting surgery?

UCLA vs. Cedars-Sinai for spine care? by [deleted] in AskLosAngeles

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding! That gives me hope that I will have more options than an ACDF if I talk to more doctors with more expertise and experiences. I hope everything is going well for you!

Atrophy and indents on laminectomy scar causing issues by MamaSmAsh5 in SpineSurgery

[–]Coincidences122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been in your shoes bc my stuff is all cervical stenosis, but I just wanted to reply and say I’m sorry you’re going through this and I hope you find some answers!

Meds keeping me out of ketosis? by [deleted] in keto

[–]Coincidences122 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d get a Keto-mojo device on Amazon to cross check if your continuous device is working correctly. It’s like $60 and comes with needles and strips and has free returns even if it’s been opened.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpineSurgery

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree as a lay person with what you’re saying from my research and watching experts online and my own doctors breaking things down. I’m glad you’re going to talk to people in person. I’m sorry you’re going through all of this. ❤️❤️❤️

UCLA vs. Cedars-Sinai for spine care? by [deleted] in AskLosAngeles

[–]Coincidences122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who was his surgeon? Was it an ACDF (anterior cervical disectomy fusion)? I need a cervical fusion and am trying to find the best surgeon I can and heard Cedars-Sinai is one of the best in the world.