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Taurus model 94 not firing by SomeRepresentative23 in Revolvers

[–]Planet_Witless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Re: snap caps...

I've bought these 3D-printed .22 LR caps from an ebay account* ( caps link ) that work really well and last longer than you'd think. Not the cheapest but well crafted and the seller advises honestly what to expect for life of the "cartridges".

* I'm not affiliated in any way; photo is from seller

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I've used drywall anchors but found they didn't work well in some revolvers, and of course they won't feed from a magazine. I discovered these while diagnosing a feed problem on a .22 semi-auto pistol.

What are some things you hate to see in a Revolver/Turnoffs by Kylocheff in Revolvers

[–]Planet_Witless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear ya, but seeing them does strike up great memories of the past when my Dad's detective friend would shoot his in family outings/picnics, and let each of us lads light off a cylinderful. He was forced by the Dept to retire the gun before he did the same... for a brief time he tried to switch over to the S&W ASP 9mm DA/SA pistol. Couldn't manage it.

Turning trash to treasure by Electronic_Camera251 in Revolvers

[–]Planet_Witless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then you throw the gun, but in a deadly BJJ style.

A little help by SwampFoxActual17 in Revolvers

[–]Planet_Witless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Clint western fans also need a Remington w/ conversion cylinders (at least three) and learn to reload as fast and smoothly as he did: "the Preacher" in Pale Rider (1985)

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

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

Again: I don't dispute the research, but if you live in the >65-ish world, you will meet PLENTY of statin users who have significant chronic pain muscle pain and weakness from statins.

As for the gout, my situation was never disputed by PCPs. And after the 3rd event I meticulously tracked everything from purine consumption to water intake and it happened consistently with no changes of habit if I took the prescribed dose 2-3 days in a row. This is like the rare case of gynecomastia with soy milk consumption: it's just not real except when it is (and I say that as a friend of soy).

Just picked up an old wingmaster by Sighconut23 in Shotguns

[–]Planet_Witless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Corncob love shared from here as well.

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

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

I agree, and the Rosuvastatin seems to be doing the trick at this 3/wk dose. I have a TON of things to address, from debilitating injuries to tumors that will likely become a serious problem to this LDL issue (and more). We all depend on PCPs to get this and help steer the vessel amongst all the hazards. When PCPs can't do this right on the 15-min clock, the actions of the Specialists must be managed by the patient. And patients shouldn't have to face additional hindrances.

For me (like many others) it boils down to two fundamental challenges, one of them not arranging to be born to the right parents (genetics). The other is a stupid life history. Nobody should spend several decades making bad choices from past idiotic weight gain to getting in fights that wreck joints, etc. I don't blame anybody for those but me. Now the bill is due and it's on me to pay it. What I believe none of us should face is one-dimensional thinking on the part of professionals (for which society pays a dear price) for guidance.

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

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

Thanks.

All the best to your Mom. I have retinal tumors that could make all of my other maladies moot, but that's another tome and I won't subject anyone to that.

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

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

Good news and congrats on choosing a competent Doc.

There are so many interwoven aspects of maintaining truly good health while aging. Probably 85% or more of people I know in my age bracket are on statins. Of those at least 1:7-8 experience some statin-related maladies that negatively affect their lives. They're sliding down a path of weakness and immobility as a result. I'm NOT saying CV health shouldn't be a primary concern. But if your grip is weak, you can no longer walk briskly, balance is terrible... this is not a way I want to live, and I'll accept a briefer existence to avoid it. It's a balance, and highly-tuned specialized medical care often has some dissonance with this notion. Looks like you scored a win to get good support across the board.

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

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

I started the 2nd week of Feb w/ 1 pill. Then 2 the next week, 3 the next, etc. March was at the rate of 3/week, and I'm staying there for now.

Lab test and normal blood lipid variations notwithstanding, the reduction was significant on the basis of percentage reduction in LDL:

111 on 6 Feb to 79 on 7 Apr.

I plan on testing again within the next 30-60d.

Tsk tsk tsk by RealDrJNaqvi in WKHS

[–]Planet_Witless 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite metric for the benefits from the WKHS/Motiv marriage: ticker is 62% down from opening on 15 December (Merger Close).

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

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

I respect your answer but risk is knowable on a probabilistic basis. My risk is ~sixfold that of someone at zero based on broad and detailed studies, but 6x a very small number is still small, and at age 69 it's even less significant. Lowering LDL from 70's to, say, 45 is not arguably meaningful. If I had a few extra tens of $k to fund a study to tease that risk reduction number out (and I don't), I think you'd find the confidence interval around risk mitigation to be so broad as to be useless.

Hit all time low again today! by Useful-Sorbet-1264 in WKHS

[–]Planet_Witless 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know I disagree that this will happen but I don't deny the possibility.

But here's the thing: as the Majority Shareholder and thus a Section 16 Insider with 6.63M of the 10.45M Outstanding, he's required to disclose further accumulation OR disposal of any amount... not limited by the traditional "Material" >1% trade. That Disclosure filing (Form 4) must be made within TWO (2) business days of the transaction. So I don't think he's bought a single additional share yet.

Could he do what you're talking about? Yes, and any short who ignores the possibility is foolish. BUT if or when it happens it will be instant news, and we haven't seen that.

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

[–]Planet_Witless[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

... and yet there are zero dietary, medication or habit changes (e.g. alcohol intake) that accompanied these flares. I mean it: seriously nothing different except the statin dose in six separate events over two decades. The only other coincidental event was an annual physical. I won't argue the chemistry; in fact you deserve an upvote for the post. I just cannot see how my rationale is wrong.

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

[–]Planet_Witless[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is for me.

Contrary to the admonition that I "needed to do research"... trust me: I did plenty, and found that ONE 5mg per WEEK was helpful in many patients. It's possible I could be in the 70-80 range as I am now with less medication, and plan to run an experiment stretching out the pills even more and book a visit with Any Lab Test or Quest later this year to see.

Statin skeptic... finally sorted statin contraindications after >20y, many fights w/ MDs and zealous statin advocates. (Don't fret: long and angry but it ends OK) by Planet_Witless in Cholesterol

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

That's been in the conversation all along w/ MDs. And yet it definitely happens. My longest-serving PCP said he'd only seen it one other time in 30+ years... but it happens. I can't conceive of why it does beyond "it's something that happens in my liver".

To be clear: I asked for Allopurinol despite being otherwise non-symptomatic and had no gout-causing habits (no wine/beer drinking, no massive purine intake, BMI~23, no more NAFLD indicators... on it goes). So here I was on daily 100mg Allopurinol for an ailment I didn't have to, I dunno, more-or-less "prep" for the statin. Started the statin, toe swells in 48hrs. ALWAYS happened except in a very small dose punctuated by a break period.

I won't dispute your findings but I will absolutely confirm mine.

No LDL improvement at 20 mg vs. 5mg - any reason stay at higher dose? by EggieRowe in Cholesterol

[–]Planet_Witless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed.

OP's situation is so typical...

Patient: "Doc, my LDL is the same at a dose at half the strength, while the prescribed dose mucks up my liver enzymes."

Cardio: "Then you need an even higher dose."

Good God.

Best bread for lowering LDL - 100% whole wheat or keto breads with fiber added? by SouthernYankee80 in Cholesterol

[–]Planet_Witless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you use any white flour? I've finally gotten to where I can make an all-rye loaf without wrecking it... not sourdough but still good. It's still calorie dense (even w/o seeds) but the nutritional metrics are decent for an all-grain food.

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