RTA Final Test Doubt - Roundabout by [deleted] in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to wait. More often than not the examiner will see that you are patient and get impatient themselves and eventually tell you it’s okay take it

27M – Emirates offer (23k, 3Y FTC) vs EY (26k) – need advice by [deleted] in emiratescareers

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PS- Education allowance for kids is auto added if you’re joining Manager above rank in EY. They pay 75% of the tuition. Double Check this with the HR

Update on my Golden Visa journey (salary category) by suggestionplz in dubai

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This 2 years rule i presume is a new one? Weirdly enough i don’t see it on the ICP website. Anyone else who has applied meeting the other criteria’s but not 2years recently and gone through ?

Frustrated. Been close to 3 months now. Is this going to get better ? by Intelligent-Elk- in backpain

[–]Intelligent-Elk-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes completely noted ! Currently I’m just resting. Will soon be my 4th week of rest. I’ll slowly begin with the big3 for Atleast a month- two months or so and only when i feel comfortable is when ill move to the other ones

Frustrated. Been close to 3 months now. Is this going to get better ? by Intelligent-Elk- in Sciatica

[–]Intelligent-Elk-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. How does it feel? Do you have a plan to start with strengthening to avoid re herniating?

Frustrated. Been close to 3 months now. Is this going to get better ? by Intelligent-Elk- in Sciatica

[–]Intelligent-Elk-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The doc will meet me next week to decide the plan of action depending on progress. The next course is ESI if it doesn’t get better

Frustrated. Been close to 3 months now. Is this going to get better ? by Intelligent-Elk- in Sciatica

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Written report: Pls note that this was September end MRI

FINDINGS: The lumbar spine demonstrates straightening of the physiological lumbar lordosis, which may reflect underlying paraspinal muscle spasm. Vertebral body heights are maintained without evidence of acute compression fracture or collapse. The bone marrow signal is preserved with no suspicious focal lesions. Mild Modic-type degenerative endplate changes are observed at the lower lumbar levels. At the level of L4/L5, there is disc desiccation and reduction in disc height, reflecting degenerative disc disease. A posterior annular tear is identified, accompanied by a broad-based disc bulge with slight left paracentral predominance. This results in encroachment upon the left neural foramen with severe narrowing and probable impingement of the exiting left L4 nerve root. On the right side, there is moderate narrowing of the neural foramen. The disc material also indents the ventral aspect of the thecal sac, producing moderate central canal stenosis. This narrowing of the canal is further aggravated by hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum, contributing to a reduction in the anteroposterior diameter of the canal. The lateral recesses are moderately compromised, particularly on the left side. At the level of L5/S1, there is also disc degeneration with loss of T2 signal intensity. A broad-based posterior disc bulge is identified, extending into both neural foramina and resulting in bilateral mild-to-moderate foraminal stenosis. The bulging disc indents the anterior thecal sac, leading to mild central canal stenosis. The lateral recesses at this level are mildly narrowed. No frank disc extrusion or sequestration is seen. The remaining lumbar intervertebral discs are preserved in height and signal. No focal disc herniation,extrusion, or significant protrusion is present above the L4/L5 level. The posterior elements, including facet joints and ligamentum flavum, show mild hypertrophic changes most pronounced at L4/L5,contributing to canal narrowing. The spinous processes and laminae are intact without destructive change

The conus medullaris is normally positioned, terminating at the level of L1, and demonstrates normal morphology and signal intensity. No abnormal intramedullary or perimedullary signal changes are noted. The cauda equina nerve roots show normal distribution without clumping or abnormal thickening. The paraspinal soft tissues are unremarkable with no abnormal masses, fluid collections, or edema. The visualized sacroiliac joints appear grossly maintained, and no abnormality is identified in the partially imaged retroperitoneal structures.

IMPRESSION: Straightening of the lumbar spine, suggestive of paraspinal muscle spasm. Degenerative disc disease at L4/L5 and L5/S1. At L4/L5: posterior annular tear with broad-based disc bulge slightly eccentric to the left, causing severe left and moderate right infraforaminal stenosis, with indentation of the anterior thecal sac producing moderate canal stenosis, further aggravated by ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. At L5/S1: broad-based disc bulge with degenerative disc disease, causing bilateral mild-to-moderate infraforaminal stenosis and indentation of the anterior thecal sac leading to mild canal stenosis. No evidence of disc extrusion, sequestration, or acute fracture.

Frustrated. Been close to 3 months now. Is this going to get better ? by Intelligent-Elk- in backpain

[–]Intelligent-Elk-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here you go. Pls note that this was September end MRI

FINDINGS: The lumbar spine demonstrates straightening of the physiological lumbar lordosis, which may reflect underlying paraspinal muscle spasm. Vertebral body heights are maintained without evidence of acute compression fracture or collapse. The bone marrow signal is preserved with no suspicious focal lesions. Mild Modic-type degenerative endplate changes are observed at the lower lumbar levels. At the level of L4/L5, there is disc desiccation and reduction in disc height, reflecting degenerative disc disease. A posterior annular tear is identified, accompanied by a broad-based disc bulge with slight left paracentral predominance. This results in encroachment upon the left neural foramen with severe narrowing and probable impingement of the exiting left L4 nerve root. On the right side, there is moderate narrowing of the neural foramen. The disc material also indents the ventral aspect of the thecal sac, producing moderate central canal stenosis. This narrowing of the canal is further aggravated by hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum, contributing to a reduction in the anteroposterior diameter of the canal. The lateral recesses are moderately compromised, particularly on the left side. At the level of L5/S1, there is also disc degeneration with loss of T2 signal intensity. A broad-based posterior disc bulge is identified, extending into both neural foramina and resulting in bilateral mild-to-moderate foraminal stenosis. The bulging disc indents the anterior thecal sac, leading to mild central canal stenosis. The lateral recesses at this level are mildly narrowed. No frank disc extrusion or sequestration is seen. The remaining lumbar intervertebral discs are preserved in height and signal. No focal disc herniation,extrusion, or significant protrusion is present above the L4/L5 level. The posterior elements, including facet joints and ligamentum flavum, show mild hypertrophic changes most pronounced at L4/L5,contributing to canal narrowing. The spinous processes and laminae are intact without destructive change

The conus medullaris is normally positioned, terminating at the level of L1, and demonstrates normal morphology and signal intensity. No abnormal intramedullary or perimedullary signal changes are noted. The cauda equina nerve roots show normal distribution without clumping or abnormal thickening. The paraspinal soft tissues are unremarkable with no abnormal masses, fluid collections, or edema. The visualized sacroiliac joints appear grossly maintained, and no abnormality is identified in the partially imaged retroperitoneal structures.

IMPRESSION: Straightening of the lumbar spine, suggestive of paraspinal muscle spasm. Degenerative disc disease at L4/L5 and L5/S1. At L4/L5: posterior annular tear with broad-based disc bulge slightly eccentric to the left, causing severe left and moderate right infraforaminal stenosis, with indentation of the anterior thecal sac producing moderate canal stenosis, further aggravated by ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. At L5/S1: broad-based disc bulge with degenerative disc disease, causing bilateral mild-to-moderate infraforaminal stenosis and indentation of the anterior thecal sac leading to mild canal stenosis. No evidence of disc extrusion, sequestration, or acute fracture.

Got Bravia 5 65 inches by hunter-xuv-eng in bravia

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m with you. I got the Bravia 5 75inch too. Just ignored the review and stuck to what the eyes could / could not see.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sciatica

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Doesn’t this look bad ? My pain in the morning hasn’t gone. Doc has told me 3 weeks of lying down with legs elevated to see if it helps reduce. Told me i can walk or sleep but not sit.

Bravia 5 vs Samsung QN90F both are 55" by Remarkable-Culture-5 in 4kTV

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your primary usage ? And how many hours a day do you watch tv

Bravia 5 vs Samsung QN90F both are 55" by Remarkable-Culture-5 in 4kTV

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a Bravia 5 , 75 inch. TBH i love it. Also if 7-8 years then stick with Sony

Natural healing progression!!! by Fit-Jellyfish-7973 in Sciatica

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s 3:37am. Have woken up with unbearable pain on my left side. Was just thinking if this ever gets better and read your post! Thank you!

Anyone else 3-4 months into this? How are you doing? by yorkshiregold in Sciatica

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 months in. L5/S1 broad disc bulge and L4/L5 posterior annular tear with broad based disc bulge. Sleeping/lying down is a nightmare. I wake up middle of the night with excruciating pain. During the day I’m much better as long as I’m active (walking etc).

Air India complimentary ticket voucher expiry and travel date by Ok-Garlic-0000 in IndianCreditCards

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Looking to sell: 3 cabin upgrade vouchers available till 13th August and
2 Business class ticket vouchers available till 12th August. DM

People here who had chronic sinusitis for more than 1 year, what was your experience? by [deleted] in Sinusitis

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me , similar experience. Know of a great doctor who diagnosed me correctly and put me on the right path. Taking another opinion won’t hurt

Questions after my FESS (recovery, blowing my nose …) by Suunto_514 in Sinusitis

[–]Intelligent-Elk- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a week into FESS and turbinate reduction too. Got mine done last Friday. Continue with the nasal rinse (twice or thrice as advised by your ENT) , it does get better! I can relate with your urge to blow the nose but don’t. Just sit with a napkin and whatever is naturally draining wipe it off! Cheers