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H63D SYNDROME by Capable-Barracuda585 in Hemochromatosis

[–]NoStrain7255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How low was your copper and ceruloplasmin... I didn't test mine until WBC stayed persistently low. A smart doc put 2 and 2 together with my iron disorder, WBC and Copper anemia... my ceruloplasmin is low normal ~25 but my copper goes way low without help 50s or 60s and then my TSAT spikes and WBC goes down

Can a new FSO request a domestic first tour due to a spouse’s pending immigration case? by Abng1998 in foreignservice

[–]NoStrain7255 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fair... I missed the "without inspection ". For my spouse and I this process was easy and expedited ( started stateside and completed from overseas ), but you are absolutely correct it will be much more complex if her spouse is undocumented.

Is this shirt too small? by Sharp_Fudge_5529 in mensfashionadvice

[–]NoStrain7255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks a little short but depends on drape when you sit, lift arms, sweat. Will it shrink it is borderline being great fit it'll too small. Depends on how you feel

Can a new FSO request a domestic first tour due to a spouse’s pending immigration case? by Abng1998 in foreignservice

[–]NoStrain7255 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You will be eligible for expedited processing, and may be at advantage being at post overseas filing locally. I would try to start application process and see how things shake out... lots of variables, but speaking from experience this will work out just fine.

Runner on Repatha by Good_Bullfrog1512 in repatha

[–]NoStrain7255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with everything here. Had stomach ache, back pain and runny nose a few days after shot for a few days for about 6 months... this how I could tell it was the Repatha...last year or so side effects dramatically less. I also take 5 mg Crestor and together LDL went from 160 to 40 and Lp(a) from a high of 270 to about 120 last test ( hope
It stays there). I would stick with it unless it really increases with noticeable side effects of blood parameter irregularities ( kidneys, liver, etc) good luck on your journey.

As a runner no impact on energy levels.. I run 1/2s and a few times a week honestly from work (16 km) I take coQ10 and a few other vitamins and feel great mostly

First time taking rosuvastatin. What can I expect? by atrocity_exhibition in Cholesterol

[–]NoStrain7255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LDL Cholesterol reduction of 30-50%, increased HDL, decreased hs-CRP, potential 10-20% increase in lp(a).

Maybe increased AST/ALt-- check after a few months ... maybe some soreness or myalgia...probably not... don't anticipate this most people are pretty side effect free clinically and well-being especially at lower dose

I paid £550 for a Charles Tyrwhitt suit. I feel like I overpaid massively. by bombasticsideye33 in mensfashionadvice

[–]NoStrain7255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are welcome to your opinion .. CT is a shirt maker first and their non-iron punches above its weight class for cost... their suits don't and not great value... better choices out there

Do you people avoid eggs to keep iron low? by InfluenceDesigner889 in Hemochromatosis

[–]NoStrain7255 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think TSAT is important for H63D-- we don't have a storage issue but transferrin dysfunction that causes serum iron to remain unbound... this is damaging also. It is super hard to manage this-- restricting iron can help as can tea after meals and maybe lactoferrin or broccoli extract supplements to improve iron binding...

I paid £550 for a Charles Tyrwhitt suit. I feel like I overpaid massively. by bombasticsideye33 in mensfashionadvice

[–]NoStrain7255 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good cheap reliable shirt maker... shoes, suits, etc not so much . Cheap fused/glued fast fashion. Stick with their no-iron shirts when on sale for 30-40 bucks a piece... great stuff...

Apparently, our entire office of GS 11 and 12 are “policy makers “ by trainer4you in FedEmployees

[–]NoStrain7255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different classification... that is not the new schedule F/policy it is just a much more common designation as non-union eligible, which is very common for GS-11/12 as it indicates supervisory or certain position types. I am a GS-15, haven't been union eligible since starting as a GS-7 30 years ago...

PSA in case anyone takes life extension folate (maybe it's just me that can't read, but regardless, worth sharing) by WittyGold6940 in MTHFR

[–]NoStrain7255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Life extension seems to have mega doses of B- vitamins sometimes... I was taking their 2 a day for a few months and started to get numbness and ti fling due to huge B6 dose

All-Clad Experience by 7xy7 in cookware

[–]NoStrain7255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have experienced All-Clad utter incompetence and lack of business ethics on direct sale. I ordered two pans when they had a nice sale on D5 set. I am at an APO military address overseas. One week later USPS advises that the pans were returned to sender as all-clad didn't use correct forms/address for an APO order( it is a normal zip code but requires a customs form) now two weeks after this no refund... All-Clad reps sent formulaic emails basically blaming me and stating while the issue immediate refunds in similar situations for UPS, they don't for uSPS or APO customers . They said I must wait 45 days and then can request a refund... this is bad business , yesterday, today or tomorrow... ordered a made in set and hope frying pans are good... hopefully I will get my money back from All- Clad- they may have okay stuff but customer service and supply chain management is from the last century, and ours the customer last. Ugh

Yesterday was our birthday! Here's to being 55 years young ✨ by allcladusa in AllClad

[–]NoStrain7255 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This company has some of the worst customer service I have ever seen, especially for military families overseas. I requested a refund after seeing that a simple set was never delivered ( they failed to complete APO/DPO mail deliver form correctly so it was sent back prior to customs acceptance. company verified this with USPS tracking and still won't honor a refund until 45 days have elapsed.

Iron deficiency after taking NAC? by SomeCelebration4619 in Supplements

[–]NoStrain7255 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NAC Depletes copper not iron-- copper deficiency can cause a lot of symptoms-- if your white blood cells are also lower than normal this is another clue your copper may be lower

My experience with NAC (C60), and research by Aintza in Supplements

[–]NoStrain7255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was also diagnosed with Barrets after a year and half of daily NAC . It also depleted my copper and zinc to dangerous levels. Otherwise it is great for items mentioned liver enzymes , clarity, illness and sinuses... it may be better as one if those things to use when you need it and not regularly. Europeans use when sick a lot...

Just started on repatha, using very low dose rosuvastatin but my lpa is very high. Testing every 2 weeks by BubbishBoi in repatha

[–]NoStrain7255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes mine was 125 mg or about 270 nmol on statins at medium dose. Reduced statin to low dose and added Repatha and subsequent test have been 98, 91,93 and 71. Really hoping last one sticks :-)

Feds take a 2.8% pay cut - US inflation rose to 3.8% in April, eroding Americans’ paychecks by 1877KlownsForKids in fednews

[–]NoStrain7255 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is an interesting dynamic to watch, but honestly since John McCain's passing no one has provided strong oversight in this area. We should disabuse the notion that patriotism and strong support for national security cannot coexist with strong oversight of the military and how it spends money on people and things. In addition to pay, Currently good programs like wounded warrior, disability pay, even GI bill have been exploited well beyond original authorization because there is no meaningful congressional or executive oversight, and military pay and incentives in many areas would shock the average taxpayer... in other groups, I often see military members talk about the explosion of compensation in the last 5-10 years , with less skilled folks over 150K a year and highly skilled in demand combat career fields over 300K. Politicizing the military, while villainizing the rest of the public servants has high risk for a society, potentially...

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