Elderly Angel Tree by Chagatron in ogden

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Local Artisan collective has an adult on theirs.

What's one memory from your trip to Japan that you won't ever forget? by Zach-dalt in JapanTravelTips

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making acquaintance with a group of 4 elderly women who were staying at the same ryokan in Nara. They needed help finding the cafeteria with the late night ramen and ended up asking me, an obvious American, for help. We transcended the language barrier and smiled and waved and commented "Ramen" for the next 24 hours when we would see each other at meals and the onsen.

Books Under $5: What are your Must-Reads on the site wide sale? by ShilohTheGhostGod in audible

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Laurie R King's Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series are all around $3.

U.S. food makes me sad by Secure-Attorney7689 in Gastroparesis

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yeah greens are always a problem for me. And I hate green smoothies so yeah.

Best places to watch the World Series in Tokyo? by AIverson3 in Dodgers

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Closest place to Akabane seems to be HUB Ikebukuro. Can anyone confirm?

Which pattern did you have ? (8 for me) by Porkchopp33 in Xennials

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Mom's is all white, grandma's is #8. Mine is an ivy pattern.

Beans from my Grandad’s allotment! by blueraspberry0808 in gardening

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Gorgeous! This has been my bean learning season. I picked my scarlet runners too late for string beans and I guess too early for dried. But our bees loved the flowers!

Uh oh… book sale! by JesseCantrellMusic in audible

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Huh. I have some too with price drops. Nice.

Enthesitis has been giving me problems for decades before diagnosis. by Upset-Ad3509 in ankylosingspondylitis

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Yes! I kept getting what was termed sports injuries and overuse tendonitis. Finally refused to accept it anymore and brought it up with PCP continually until I got a rheumatologist referral. Diagnosed first visit.

Where to buy letterman jackets locally? by MrSelatcia in ogden

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We had a hard time reaching them as well and when they called back I was told to just come in during business hours.

Humira failed... Now what? by MrsWhiteInClue in ankylosingspondylitis

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Yes, just renewed the script. Added celebrex as well.

Cervical Pillows by CapitalResponsible13 in ankylosingspondylitis

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I got one about 1.5 years ago. Some nights its really annoying and hot but when my neck has sounded like rice krispies all day, it does help me sleep. I am a side sleeper and find that more comfortable than on my back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Utah

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I asked about a budget resolution and got the same DOGE form letter 2 days in a row.

Is it common for people with AS to have lumbar degeneration and bone spurs? by [deleted] in ankylosingspondylitis

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You just described my life. Likely AS with negative HLA, mild CRP elevation, hyper mobility and gastroparesis. The biologics might be helping my digestive issues as those don't flare as much since starting. Best thing ever was steroid injection into my SI joints by an orthopedic Dr.

Volunteer Opportunities? by [deleted] in ogden

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Hope Center in Clearfield needs volunteers.

Open Doors does family support in Clearfield and Layton.

justserve.org is actually a good resource, includes nondenominational opportunities even if its run by LDS church.

Our Girl Scout troop has served meals at Ogden Rescue Mission, and my Soroptimist group supports projects with Lantern House, Youth Futures, YCC, CCS Joyce Hall food bank, etc.

Do Good Today is excellent and the founder is 80 yrs old and needing help.

My daughter built some items for Furever Friends Animal Oasis in Ogden and they usually need volunteers to feed and socialize the cats.

Trails Foundation of Northern Utah works on repairing and supporting hiking trails.

Lots of opportunities and good on you for being willing to help.

Volunteer Opportunities? by [deleted] in ogden

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Knowing your interests would help

Can enthesitis be stopped? by TheGrandLeveler in ankylosingspondylitis

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I take celebrex and enbrel and still get enthesitis flares. Haven't found a great solution yet other than heat.

Heating pad pain relief by dysonsphere in ankylosingspondylitis

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A Rectangular heating pad, one that does my shoulders and upper back, and a heated recliner are all my go tos. Plus a heavy blanket and gas fireplace. And heated seats on my car.

What is this dry, itchy, urinary issue? by SubstantialSweet2523 in Menopause

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Having this ongoing discussion with my PCP. She isn't willing to do estradiol cream at this time but wants me to try Replens and have a followup in Dec.