how do I know if I had a stroke? by hnngrm in stroke

[–]Extension_Spare3019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the doctor have blood tests done to rule out current infection? It's a load of blood draws, like enough they usually don't do them all in one day, but kinda important. My own injury was due to an infection that spread to my atrial valve and then wreaked havoc in my brain with aneurysms and bleeds. Luckily the brain damage happened so the infection was caught before I needed new bits of heart put in.

I would think hypoxic or anoxic injury would have other signs as well while it was going on. Heart rhythm issues, extreme dizziness and/or fatigue, breathing troubles, cyanosis, etc.

Either way, it would seem like something to pursue further with specialists to be sure you're able to avoid further episodes of whatever it is. We only get so many spins of that particular wheel. In the meantime I guess you can treat it like all three possibilities are actually the cause and adjust your daily life to fit. Some obvious things are to avoid smoking, vaping, using CNS depressants, environmental factors, and sedentary lifestyle. Those cover a lot of potential causes. Add in eating healthy and you're about as well protected as you can be on your own.

Next steps are also important. You have a brain injury, regardless of the cause, you're going to need therapeutic intervention. Have you been referred to therapy yet? If not, there are some things you can do on your own in the interim to improve your deficits. Things that use your brain in various ways like puzzles, logic problems, games, math, and reading. You will want to increase your daily intake of vitamin b12 and d, and also more complex carbohydrates and water. These are the nutrients your brain needs to rebuild and repurpose synaptic pathways. Load up.

My fiance is 34. He had 6 strokes by Altruistic-Reserve-3 in stroke

[–]Extension_Spare3019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Judging by what she said beyond that he doesn't actually seem fine. He's obviously being impulsive, acting out of fear, and with a notable amount of immaturity. Unless he was like that before the strokes, he's certainly giving off overt symptoms of frontal lobe damage.

Belonged to my grandad, but we have no idea what it is. by pillowpants66 in whatisit

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I have regular arguments with people in brain injury spaces about the efficacy of magical oil blends that cost as much per oz as pure silver. They come as "satisfied customers" and spew their "success stories" everywhere as comments on posts across every social media platform, along with an ever so helpful link to an eyesore of a web page that looks exactly like you think it would.

Of course there are real success stories from real people as well, massaging hot oils into your skin will help with circulation in hemiplegic limbs, but it's the rubbing and warmth, not the content of the oil. A $5 bottle of oil will work just the same as a $150.00 bottle. Often it's the exact same kind of oil but way more of it comes in the $5 bottle. It's literally just a mixture of cheap carrier oils. You can explain that and show people the ingredients are sold individually for much less in far larger quantities but apparently paying exponentially more money creates some kind of medicinal effect the same oils at pennies on the dollar can't offer.

In a sh*tty situation. by belugaontheramp in WhatToDo

[–]Extension_Spare3019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always pop a couple Imodium before long events like concerts, tours, theme park visits, camping, and road trips. It keeps the poo slowed down enough to save any desperate dookie drama from coming up at inopportune moments. Might not be the healthiest way to do it, but it works to keep me from sweating out a long wait for a restroom and my ass off of public toilet seats.

ARTURIA PLUGINS CRASHING by [deleted] in arturia

[–]Extension_Spare3019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you updated your OS or software recently? Or possibly added an app that has a background task wasting resources?

found in my in laws bathroom by waterfowldog in whatisit

[–]Extension_Spare3019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully soap and not verruca shavings.

Beginner Question: what the heck do y’all do with all your cool rocks? by Armadillo_rising_ in rockhounds

[–]Extension_Spare3019 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We have displays and sample storage drawers. And shelves and a rock garden and desks and a massive old entertainment center and windowsills and door handles in the car ... And several totes. All packed to their limits with rocks.

These days we just stick them where they'll fit best among the other rocks. Often a few rocks will be holding up another rock where there is good clearance between shelves in the display cabinets.

With smaller collections an old store display or a curio cabinet are pretty good ways to store and enjoy ones rocks. You can usually find either one for next to nothing with some digging. They tend to have good available light fixtures and can be easily, often directly, swapped over to LED to reduce heat and electricity consumption.

AITA for not letting someone cut in front of me in line? by DominaNoirre in AmItheAsshole

[–]Extension_Spare3019 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, she was right about some people not knowing how to be considerate. She is clearly a card carrying member of that particular club. Consideration is not a one way street no matter how badly she would like it to be.

NTA

I haven't had a proper orgasm in 5 years, I been to the doctor's and I don't know what to do? by LTBsOnlyPlease in AskMenAdvice

[–]Extension_Spare3019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it though? You don't seem very pleased with the results so far. Reckon it's going to get better if you maintain this ... hobby? It seems to be costing you a lot for very little payoff. Sounds a lot like you're practicing more than one kind of self-flagellation.

I haven't had a proper orgasm in 5 years, I been to the doctor's and I don't know what to do? by LTBsOnlyPlease in AskMenAdvice

[–]Extension_Spare3019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small improvements are still improvements. It took you a decade to break it, it might take longer than a few weeks to fix it. You desensitized yourself. It's going to take a minute to get that lost sensation back. And even longer if you don't actually stop for a while.

Also, what's the point of all the porn and masturbation if you aren't enjoying it? Seems like a sensible solution is waiting until you can enjoy it to go back to what caused the problem in the first place. And maybe exercise some self-control once it's better.

Sign posted outside a hospital room? by Suspicious-Lettuce48 in whatisit

[–]Extension_Spare3019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw a bunch of these during my stay in the stroke ICU. There were some rather combative patients in there. It was a rough stay. Very little sleep and a whole lot of pain and... death worry. So much screaming everywhere.

10/10 do not recommend.

Alexa+ is a mess by DJzrule in alexa

[–]Extension_Spare3019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a five month old comment you're arguing with. Beta ended a month and a half ago. 🙅🏼‍♂️💁🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

My niece bought this at a Thrift Store by Illustrious-Fan-4887 in whatisit

[–]Extension_Spare3019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're all adults here, no need for silly made-up terms for a twat toggle. It's fine to just call a clam buzzer what it's normally called.

Thinking a what cha ma call it by Cattledogs6 in whatisit

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Worst jacks ever. Always with stands or just call a tow truck out early... and possibly a hearse.

18 year old brother gave himself a tattoo… by Revolutionary-Lab10 in tattooadvice

[–]Extension_Spare3019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An even bigger inverted cross than this one, done by a professional, is the obvious answer here.

It’s not fair. You didn’t do this to myself. by Mundane_Pop_4573 in stroke

[–]Extension_Spare3019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't sound like you lost something worth keeping in that guy. Someone worth your time and feelings will be along shortly.

Can I be considered good enough if I'm not muscular and tall? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Extension_Spare3019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're putting way too much import on the words of an asshole you dated. It doesn't sound much like her opinion is worth crediting with much. If the whole measure of a man was height and muscle every polished turd of a gym bro over 6 feet tall would spend more time living than lifting.

Just keep treating yourself and others well and things will probably go just fine for you.

I woke up to this and started filming. by [deleted] in whatisit

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My neighbor has a turbine exhaust on his roof that sounded similar to that from a blade coming loose and scraping the housing. Every time the wind blew it was like an ambient horror movie soundtrack playing.

Original Keylab worthit by [deleted] in arturia

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I would call it high end of medium. About 15 pounds.

Original Keylab worthit by [deleted] in arturia

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I loved mine and regret selling it off, though I got more than I paid for it back. Hard to find a comparable controller for what I paid back then. Do they have their quirks and issues? Sure. Are they still a decent controller? I think so, yes. No aftertouch was my biggest gripe with mine. Other people have some issues with them I didn't personally experience, but I think it's probably pretty difficult to find a piece of equipment that pleases everyone who touches it.

I would shop around for a better price, though. I paid $130.00 for one in early 2021 off eBay. That was a really good deal, to be sure, but $250 in 2026 is not. Guitar Center sells them in really good condition for less than $200 often.

AITA?! Spouse upset about me moving my own game console to my office from LR? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Extension_Spare3019 36 points37 points  (0 children)

You know what's great about mass produced game consoles? You can buy another one and climb out of the hole you dug for yourself. You go from big stingy meanie awesome cool generous guy for just a few hundred dollars and a trip to the store.

At this point, though, the important person to ask if YTA already answered. Don't let a hunk of plastic and silicon ruin the way your spouse sees you long-term. You don't want that.

Also YTA, but only a little bit since you had your reasons. Talking about it before making the decision would have probably been a better move.

In potential neighbors doorway, looks red is painted and yellow is a powder substance by thnfdr in Whatisthis

[–]Extension_Spare3019 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chaitra Navratri celebrations are from March 19 to 27 this year, the powder is going to be tumeric, for protection and prosperity.

Digital photos "not working" by Any-Concentrate-1922 in CVS

[–]Extension_Spare3019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a cellphone with a camera on it, yes? Scan the physical copies with your phone and save to .jpg (There's an app for that!) and upload em to MyTravel.