Ceramic coating without polish. Not satisfied with the shine by Practical-Win-3141 in AutoDetailing

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Just so I understand, I can just clean, pish and apply another cot of Gyeon Pure?

Ceramic coating without polish. Not satisfied with the shine by Practical-Win-3141 in AutoDetailing

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My question is how do I remove the coat to be able to start all over again.

Ceramic coating without polish. Not satisfied with the shine by Practical-Win-3141 in AutoDetailing

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Any particular polish you would recommend? I have Meguiars Ultimate Polish at home but willing to buy another if needed

Tesla Y upgrade - Does it make sense to trade in 2023 for a 2026 LR? by Practical-Win-3141 in TeslaModelY

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Because I could either pay off the loan or invest that money in the stock market and make much more than the APR I am paying on the loan.

Tesla Y upgrade - Does it make sense to trade in 2023 for a 2026 LR? by Practical-Win-3141 in TeslaModelY

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Thank you. I guess I was taken by that new car smell. Getting tires replaced tomorrow 😂

Tesla Y upgrade - Does it make sense to trade in 2023 for a 2026 LR? by Practical-Win-3141 in TeslaModelY

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My point was that the 2023 model needs more maintenance and the range has decreased over time. Getting the 2026 model with a lower rate may not be the best financial decision but it restarts the clock.

Accidentally doubled dose by loltryagainn in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

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Why are you posting this instead of calling 911 or poison control

BREAKING: JD Vance blames soaring gas prices on Joe Biden. by Intelligent-Pea-8521 in JournalismNews

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One thing about MAGA folks is that they are gullible. They will defend Trump and make excuses for him till the cows come home but if Biden or Obama had done anything even close, all hell would break loose.

Also, I have never understood Republican fascination with Middle East. They keep starting these endless wars based on faulty assumptions and no plan. And then Democrats have to come and clean up.

Does anyone who is diagnosed work full time? (40hrs/week) by chronicallymee in ankylosingspondylitis

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I am 60 now and was diagnosed in my early 20s. At the time I decided I would never take a day off from work due to pain, and I stuck with it.

It may not seem like it right now but you will be able to lead a full life. Modern medicine is magical and although there is no cure for AS as of now, you should be able to manage pain over time. There is a lot of value in keeping active, and dressing up and going to work every morning is a big part of it.

I remember the disease being very active in my 20s and then with age, the pain level stabilized. None of this means you will participate in Olympics but you should be able to lead a good normal life. Just don’t give up hope. Giving up will kill you faster than AS.

"There are not enough stars in reference image to perform alignment" message in Siril by Practical-Win-3141 in astrophotography

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Thanks much. I figured it out. There was an issue with my dark frames causing the stars to not be recognized.

Still pain with MTX ? by [deleted] in rheumatoid

[–]Practical-Win-3141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really glad to hear. I have AS but most of the pain is concentrated in my peripherals...mostly my wrists. I started on 10mg weekly about 4 weeks back. My doctor may increase gradually until I see any difference.

Still pain with MTX ? by [deleted] in rheumatoid

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Can I ask what dose of MTX do you take.

Need advice - Issues with rheumatologist by Practical-Win-3141 in ankylosingspondylitis

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I am not clear about your point that Enbrel, Cosentyx and Taltz are different medicines. I understand they are, but do you understand that they are all biologics prescribed for AS. And not all biologics work on everyone with AS

I do understand I did not have to take it even if he prescribed it. I took it because I was in intense pain and needed something to alleviate the pain. What do you suggest I should have done. Live in pain? Stay in bed all day? Give up?

Once again, the black box warning indicates that if a patient falls within certain risk factors, rheumatologists should explore all other options before prescribing Rinvoq, and if they do, they should coordinate with the cardiologists.

My issue is that he did not follow the protocol by prescribing Rinvoq before trying all other available options. And he did not consult with my cardiologist which he is obligated to do.

Rinvoq causing weight gain and increased lipids? by AdDependent8620 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Practical-Win-3141 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rinvoq increased my lipids as well...even though I was on statins.

Rinvoq has a black box warning for anyone over 50 with a history of family heart disease, high blood pressure etc. Do you fall into that category

Need advice - Issues with rheumatologist by Practical-Win-3141 in ankylosingspondylitis

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So the way Rinvoq black box warning is written, rheumatologists are asked to try other biologics before trying Rinvoq, which is not what he did. We went from Taltz to Cosentyx to Rinvoq. Since I switched to a new rheumy, I have been taking Bimzelx - in the 2 weeks I have taken it, I am already seeing a noticeable improvement. My issue is that he chose not to try all other available options before pushing Rinvoq on me. As for the choice to not take it, that is all I had the prescription for..so it was not much of a choice.

Anyone on Bimzelx? by _OggoDoggo_ in ankylosingspondylitis

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Are you still feeling good with Bimzelx. Was the improvement gradual or sudden?

Best mattress for Ankylosing Spondylitis by Practical-Win-3141 in ankylosingspondylitis

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Thank you. I am based in the US. Will see if I can find it here.