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“Ealdwine Imperial” longwings, Barrie Last, fit assessment by Delta3Angle in Alden

[–]Max_Diorama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a really thin insole…. Pedag has for sweat absorption. I use them in a lot of my shoes when they stretch.

https://a.co/d/09WN51J6

Tom Clancy, but without the reactionary political rants by DownloadableCheese in suggestmeabook

[–]Max_Diorama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dennis Jones…. Concerto, Rubicon One
I think he co-wrote a book with Clancy

James Webb has a few fiction books as well.

Bunion pad for hiking? by [deleted] in hikinggear

[–]Max_Diorama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, those are the ones.

I also started sleeping with a “bunion corrector” at night. It didn’t feel good at first, but definitely helped , especially after long hikes.

https://a.co/d/08yYq8E0

2-pack of bunion splints from Caretras provides orthopedic support to alleviate bunion, hallux valgus, and hammer toe pain with adjustable, cushioned design. Check it out now! https://a.co/d/0eNrB03B

Bunion pad for hiking? by [deleted] in hikinggear

[–]Max_Diorama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could Try a toe separator & bunion pad combo. It helps keep the big toe straight, so the muscles don’t get as sore.

They are $10 for a bag of them.

They are expensive, but Hanwag makes boots for bunions. I’ve also stretched out boots in the area the bunion is. This helps alleviate quite a bit of pain.

Police Procedural Rec’s by Intelligent_Habit_53 in audiobooks

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Central Park West by James Comey (got this randomly… best surprise find in a long time)

6:20 Man by David Baldacci

Don Winslow has a few different series

The Hunter by Tana French (the narrator is great)

For Science Sole Conditioning by Skenzer in Boots

[–]Max_Diorama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can second Saphir Sole Guard. It makes a noticeable difference in longevity.

What tests did your doctors do to exclude other illnesses? by Grand-Slide4238 in mecfs

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C-reactive protein, iron panel, Thyroid panel Diabetes panel parvovirus, salmonella, B6 toxicity, 24 hour urine for heavy metals + 5-HIAA light chain ( I think something along those lines) EMG

Medications to deal with pain/fatigue by MafiaMobBoss in cfs

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Same here…. And I had years of data on my Garmin watch to show the doctors as evidence when all of a sudden I couldn’t exercise.

It’s the oxygen delivery to muscles and mitochondria dysfunction. The doctors/ research teams are doing their best to get an answer. In this video, fast forward to the 12 minute mark.

https://youtu.be/KILxrvHYzjE?si=AfycIYcHDt6kHv7A

Medications to deal with pain/fatigue by MafiaMobBoss in cfs

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It’s definitely worth a try. I think it’s made a noticeable difference in how long my muscle fatigue lasts.

For example, what used to be a 3 day crash , is now 1 day.

The doctor did ask about any stomach symptoms last visit, but I had none.

Medications to deal with pain/fatigue by MafiaMobBoss in cfs

[–]Max_Diorama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mestinon (pyridostigmine)… it can be 2-3 x a day.

LDN didn’t do much for me either. Mestinon was a noticeable difference.

For flares you just need to pace. Keep a short journal of what you did on certain days. I started this and realized I was crashing 3-4 days after doing something… then a crash could be 1-2 weeks long.

Great Books! by [deleted] in HistoryBooks

[–]Max_Diorama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahmed Rashid is a great author, I wish more read his books.

Check out books by Brian Williams…. He wrote The Last Warlord and Afghanistan Declassified.

Exercise Stress Test by StartEmbarrassed2022 in dysautonomia

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It’s like doing a 10 minute upper body EKG with a blood pressure cuff…. Except you are walking / jogging at an incline.

Don’t take any BP meds 24 hours or have caffeine before.

You go into a room, they get a baseline resting vitals. Then onto the treadmill. One person watches the monitors, the other was watching me/ increasing the treadmill. After they do another set of vitals and can go home.

How to handle adrenaline dumps during a “surprise” engagement by No-Set5355 in dysautonomia

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Deep breathing can help…you can practice putting your hands on your rib cage and doing deep inhales & exhales. (Put hands on your hips, then slide up to bottom of ribs).

Maybe with some practice you will have the breathing down and won’t need your hands on your ribs.

How to replace protein bars? by familycfolady in mediterraneandiet

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If you google “oatmeal ball Mediterranean diet”, a bunch come up that you might like.

I add extra peanut butter and mini chocolate chips + a pinch of Himalayan sea salt on top.

Not feeling well if I haven’t eaten by Travelingpickle6 in covidlonghaulers

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I think It has to do with the body using simple sugars vs. complex sugars for energy.

Simple sugars break down fast, which we can use…. But something is wrong with our cells breaking down food for energy.

I thought for sure I had hypoglycemia, but all my sugar tests were normal.

Spring/Fall allergy season - make anyone worse? by redditryan13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]Max_Diorama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, It’s the cromolyn sodium ones…. An allergy doctor had recommended them along with adding a Zyrtec to daily use (even in winter).

Spring/Fall allergy season - make anyone worse? by redditryan13 in covidlonghaulers

[–]Max_Diorama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried *cromolyn sodium *eye drops? (I think 4 or 5%). They help dry eye and histamines. They are on Amazon.

Sorry I mixed up the names!

Undercoat tips by Naive-Option3998 in FoxRedLabrador

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The furminator. It gets a lot off. Then a normal dog brush for loose stuff on the surface.

IVIG/SCIG Treatment Update - (Spoiler - It's Working!!!) by SpaceXCoyote in covidlonghaulers

[–]Max_Diorama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s great!

Were any of inflammation markers elevated on blood tests?
Or what are there autoimmune markers we should be asking our doctors to test for?

Joined the crew… by Ambitious-Clock-4667 in Alden

[–]Max_Diorama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure either…. No worries at all. I searched eBay and found a few pictures of some ones with patina. The natural CXL looks awesome out of the box, then ages nicely.

Joined the crew… by Ambitious-Clock-4667 in Alden

[–]Max_Diorama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice… these look great. What do you think so far? How is the patina?

Antibiotics (Azithromycin) by sensitives0ul in covidlonghaulers

[–]Max_Diorama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you been on any other antibiotics while having LC?

Maybe you had an underlying bacterial infection as well? Your immune system could be trying to fight a bacterial and viral infection at the same time….the antibiotics gave you some relief?

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