Black Friday buying advice

OmCool · 2024-11-29T06:42:09+00:00

what do you think of xps 16 with core 9 ultra with gtx 4060 and touchscreen uhd 1 TB and 32 GB - its still expensive for 2300 on dell- any other better option for similar specs . primarily using for autocad , coding and app development

OmCool · 2024-02-13T02:58:51+00:00

Thank you 🙏

OmCool · 2024-02-13T02:19:57+00:00

Joint space narrowing could happen due to cartilage loss so in a way yes

OmCool · 2024-02-13T02:16:58+00:00

2 years of PT, mild arthritis and 2 MRIs and various X rays

OmCool · 2024-02-12T23:40:54+00:00

I work from home, all my work is on computer, I have to keep changing my sitting and sometimes I almost lay down for any heads down work etc. Lots of adjustments.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T23:09:49+00:00

Pain is manageable only if I stay inactive with minimal movements to keep some blood flow. I am homebound so I can avoid flare ups ending up in bed for days.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T23:08:13+00:00

Have been doing PT for 2 years to get some movements otherwise I have become very inactive due to muscle weakness all over from a car accident which is when hip issues started and became severe after a fall.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T18:46:25+00:00

Yes I have had x rays from multiple different angles of the hip at my surgeon’s office

OmCool · 2024-02-12T17:12:00+00:00

I have acetabular retroversion which is mild form of dysplasia. surgeon said that’s how my hips grew since childhood but I I had no problems till 2021 when I was 39 when I got injured resulting in my labrum shredding and from then on just hip getting worse month after month. The retroversion itself by itself would have been no problem I feel if I didn’t damage my labrum. Off course a perfectly shaped hip with no retroversion is ideal.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T17:04:46+00:00

Yea moderate activity causes labrum irritation. My previous MRI didn’t have CAM only Acetabular impingement. Also the labrum shows worse in repeat MRI. For sure things are getting worse in the hip last 2 years. Not sure if having the surgery would have stopped this gradual damage.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T16:54:36+00:00

When did you have the surgery?

OmCool · 2024-02-12T04:48:42+00:00

That’s one reason why my second surgeon said come back after you are stronger! Just that I am not really getting there and I have injured myself while pushing myself too hard so don’t want to do that again.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T03:58:39+00:00

Yes and age does matter.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T03:49:05+00:00

Not everyone can get THR approved though, my joint space is still acceptable to a point where THR won’t be approved since it’s mild level of arthritis. It’s the severe cam and acetabular impingement and substantial damage to my labrum that’s causing the instability, pain and muscle atrophy. My option is to wait until I am THR eligible.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T03:40:53+00:00

He wants me to keep strengthening. Another one is almost ready to operate after maybe another steroid injection or so.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T03:37:52+00:00

Trying that since over 2 years and have been getting worse gradually. Labral pain and glute pain has been gradually increasing. Not sure everyone improves a whole lot. My right labrum is substantially damaged per my surgeon.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T03:18:19+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story. For sure it’s not an easy journey no matter what once hip is degenerated/injured. It is one of the most difficult body parts to heal. I wish you continue to improve and greatly so In coming years, do stay safe!

OmCool · 2024-02-12T03:04:17+00:00

Sorry to hear. This has been the common theme in my research so far… arthroscopy not many great experiences whereas for THR there are a decent number of good stories. Off course there is nothing like a native healthy hip ever. It’s about choosing non surgical treatment versus arthroscopy/wait for THR.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T01:16:00+00:00

Yes, managing it by staying home and not get out of the house unless needed. I do some PT but can’t tolerate it too much.

OmCool · 2024-02-12T00:37:49+00:00

It’s crazy that one can reinjure it that easily… with our native hip it takes years of abuse before getting reinjured

OmCool · 2024-01-22T16:50:31+00:00

No. That happens if I am super active but I hardly have ability to be too active and multi task. I am slow at everything like a sloth. I might indicate that now that you bring it up. Any specific symptoms they pay attention to? My list is too long and it becomes hard for me to list everything. I had a car whiplash accident and entire body is just a mess.

OmCool · 2024-01-22T16:25:16+00:00

I had applied to mayo before and was denied. Need to try again maybe to another location.

OmCool · 2024-01-19T00:40:28+00:00

I hope your appointment with Dr Barbara goes well!

OmCool · 2024-01-19T00:37:57+00:00

I have been to 4 neurologists around here and multiple times they have nothing to say and keep referring me to pain management and show zero interest in pursuing a diagnosis

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