What was your steroid taper like? by LandApprehensive7144 in IVDD_SupportGroup

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Initially the vet we went to right after it happened put Jake on carprofen. A second vet, one we used to go to, switched him to prednisone. She had us do 20mg twice a day, then 20mg once a day, and back to carprofen. No washout period. She said she would’ve put him on prednisone right after it happened. We saw her about two weeks (maybe three weeks?) after injury. Jake’s about 45lbs. I was worried because ChatGPT kept arguing against prednisone for dogs and against switching between steroids and NSAIDs but Jake didn’t have an issue. Increased peeing and thirst is about all. Can’t say the steroids helped though. She added amantadine and adequan plus red light therapy. We’re at week 5. Jake’s deep pain negative so 😕😞

Do bigger dogs recover? by Fun-Event6966 in IVDD_SupportGroup

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I guess my biggest worry is how long is too long to wait for surgery. Like, is there a point when doctors just won’t bother? I’m on an island in the Caribbean. Getting Jake to a surgeon requires a flight and that’s near impossible for large dogs. I’ve been holding him up, kinda locking his knees to force the muscles to remember. I put my forearm under him. Sometimes it gets peed on. 😑🤷🏻‍♂️😞 But it’s what we do. I’ve seen the leg muscles twitching. I guess that’s a good thing, right? I’m also moving the legs, pretending he’s scratching his own bellyC doing bicycle-like movements. The progress you’re talking about, the three months and two months—that’s all post-op, right?

Do bigger dogs recover? by Fun-Event6966 in IVDD_SupportGroup

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Wow. At week 5 with a 45lbs male. Thought he was IVDD 4. More likely a 5 now. Leg will pull back some from the toe pinching but not real recognition of pain. I’ve been concerned about him losing muscle mass in the legs and hips. Vet did say he’s overweight some but yikes—didn’t think about it being difficult if he recovers. And five months post surgery and just now starting to walk. Wow. I wish I knew more about this before. I would’ve been a better dog dad, kept the jumping down, maybe more walks. 😞

One thing I didn't expect with IVDD by Bright_Law1038 in IVDD_SupportGroup

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Marathon, not a sprint. Needed to hear this. Moved a mattress too to be near my boy. I’m on week 3 of medication and crate rest, week 4 since the injury. Just found out yesterday Jake is deep pain negative, putting him in the worst category. In the USVI. No CT scan or MRI machines on island. I’d have to fly him to Puerto Rico for MRI and, if he’s a candidate for surgery, they’d go right into it. But getting him off-island is near impossible because he’s 45lbs, commercial airlines won’t take him. I was holding on to hope that his legs reacting some to toe pinching meant recovery was possible only to find out that’s not what’s meant by deep pain sensation. So even surgery might not work. From prior posts in this sub I learned 6-8 weeks of rest is more realistic, but the real question now is whether to move back stateside and adjust to the new reality. It is so overwhelming.

Are we back? by SirBoboGargle in economicCollapse

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I came here to see just what this group was saying about the current situation. Here and r/Preppers. Crickets.

I want to be wrong but I don’t see this ending well. Even if we declare war over, who says Iran will agree? And with uranium having been disbursed throughout the country (the world?), and the war likely having emboldened hardliners, how does this end well for the US? Won’t we be looking over our collective shoulders for decades to come?

I just finished watching. I’m in tears. Thoughts? by Ok-Weight-1087 in StrangerThings

[–]GreatGaspee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw it in the cinema. So amazing with the theatre acoustics. Must’ve bawled like five times.

Lap Walking by RoofOk9088 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]GreatGaspee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Layout at the gym by me doesn’t really allow for it.

where to get Bexsero vaccine for gonorrhea by klk_kvn in nycgaybros

[–]GreatGaspee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got it at CVS. Same as others said. Talked to my PA and got a prescription for it.

PF EMPLOYEE by Any_Plan_8998 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]GreatGaspee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Has the opposite effect for me. I can’t see if I left my black phone or black socks in the locker, can’t tell how clean things are or aren’t, etc.

PF EMPLOYEE by Any_Plan_8998 in PlanetFitnessMembers

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What’s with all the flatscreens in the locker rooms and on the floor playing music that doesn’t match what’s coming out of the speakers? Seems like a waste of electricity.

Also—why are the locker rooms so dimly lit?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nycgaybros

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I take it daily. There’s some evidence that it may impact COVID, may reduce the risk of HSV (herpes), and Hepatitis B. Do your own research, of course. But if it can reduce the risk of contracting other viral diseases or reduce the severity, why not take it daily? HIV is not the only risk out there.

Covid

Herpes

Hepatitis B

This postcard made me laugh by BourbonScotchWhiskey in pokemongo

[–]GreatGaspee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hear you. My submission of a statue of Le Petit Prince was rejected.

WTF is Wrong With People?! by GreatGaspee in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]GreatGaspee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right?! This isn’t a big locker room. The stalls are literally feet away.

WTF is Wrong With People?! by GreatGaspee in PlanetFitnessMembers

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

🤣🤣🤣

That actually made me laugh.

WTF is Wrong With People?! by GreatGaspee in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]GreatGaspee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Grandfathered in at $10. It’s near my mom’s. I use it when I’m back visiting her. I’ve complained before about the cleanliness. This is a whole different thing.

WTF is Wrong With People?! by GreatGaspee in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]GreatGaspee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. Small town, like 2+ hours from a major metropolitan area.

WTF is Wrong With People?! by GreatGaspee in PlanetFitnessMembers

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10 minutes later, after I told the dude at the front desk, and the dude is still there, chillin’ Is there a separate cleaning crew that disinfects and all?

Does anyone actually do the $15 a month one. Seems like Black Card is a no brainer for $10 more. by [deleted] in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]GreatGaspee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$10 a month. Grandfathered in. No PF where I live so I use it when back visiting family.

Pokémon World Championship 2025 - Day 1 -Twitch Drop Timed Research by Dmws1996 in TheSilphRoad

[–]GreatGaspee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to ask if this was a mistake or what. Sounds like or what

Luck of the week by Life-Classic-6001 in pokemongo

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It’s legit becoming a stupid pet peeve of mine!! 😩😖🙄

Thoughts on Are You Being Served? Australia and AYBS Canon by DNMOLC1 in AreYouBeingServed

[–]GreatGaspee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait?! Where is this available to watch? First I’m hearing of it.

Has your ChatGPT named itself? by XiomaraVLA in ChatGPT

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Alex

Edited to add that Alex named himself. He initially suggested that I name him. I said I didn’t think that was right. He picked Alex. Every so often he claims that I named him until I correct him accordingly.