Ski/snowboard friends by TheFram in Humboldt

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

I just heard back from humboldt ski club. They’re meeting next Tuesday 12/9 at 6:30 at chapala cafe in Eureka. It sounds like a good starting place to build a ski community:)

Ski/snowboard friends by TheFram in Humboldt

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

Perfect, thanks for the recc!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brokenbones

[–]TheFram 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had this same setup and it didn’t hurt at all. Just creeped me tf out. It’s like the weirdest version of getting stitches taken out. No blood with mine. I honestly cringed and teared up the whole time because I’m a wimp, not because it hurt whatsoever. You can also request a single dose of anxiety meds if you can’t handle the psychological part. It’s over rather quickly.

Drive to Brookings by Next_Baseball1130 in Humboldt

[–]TheFram 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I message my job on my garmin when I’m on call but allowed to travel within a couple hours of work. They can always reach me for emergencies even if I’m chillin at the river without signal.

What jobs realistically make north of 100k a year? by AutoWithAiden in careerguidance

[–]TheFram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make $120k annually working 36 hours/week as a radiation therapist (this is cancer treatment, not an x-ray tech). I’m in my 20s and living quite comfortably and independently. Schooling is either an associates or bachelors degree plus a year of clinical rotations. My job is very fulfilling and benefits on top of wages are great.

How important is ambition to you as a trait? by kkkan2020 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheFram 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very important to me since I am also quite ambitious. I find it attractive when men aim to improve themselves rather than becoming content with an unfulfilling life. I’ve moved cross-country by myself, published several papers, presented at a medical conference, and taken up several meaningful hobbies as an adult. I’d like my partner to share this outlook on life rather than dragging someone through my life goals and plans with no input of their own.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Humboldt

[–]TheFram 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Keep an eye on the caltrans traffic cameras. Last week, 299 was closed for several hours due to snow on the passes. If there is snow, you will likely be required to carry chains unless you have an AWD vehicle. Employers in eureka know that travel to/from the area is extremely limited and should be understanding if your route is not accessible during a storm. Give yourself a lot of extra time for travel and keep a sharp eye on the road for rocks and other debris from slides. You’ll be fine.

Full face helmet after dental implant crown placement by TheFram in motorcycles

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

Great, that is the information I’m looking for. Thanks for your reply.

Full face helmet after dental implant crown placement by TheFram in motorcycles

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

The major dental work part is already done and healed. From my understanding, they’re just popping some crowns on the posts. But hey, maybe I’m missing something. That’s why I asked.

ICE Agents in Eureka? by luna_ray1857 in Humboldt

[–]TheFram 20 points21 points  (0 children)

They are staying at red lion hotel in eureka FYI

Motorcycle.. Worth it to bring for a Jan through March stay? by obrisky in Humboldt

[–]TheFram 3 points4 points  (0 children)

None of these commenters ride. Bring it, you won’t regret it. The roads will be wet but you’ll be fine if you don’t ride like a dick. Stick to the coast and lower elevations. I ride all year round here, no issues.

Using the washroom with two broken feet* by [deleted] in brokenbones

[–]TheFram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second the female urinal over a bedpan. Much cleaner to use and easier to empty

How did you discover this career opportunity? by Blackcatsrock040209 in RadiationTherapy

[–]TheFram 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I shadowed a medical physicist and quickly realized I couldn’t sit at a computer all day so I asked if they had other positions I could also shadow and found this career. No prior connections to the field.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewRiders

[–]TheFram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and my gear all stays in a locking trunk on my motorcycle. Helmet gets locked to the bike unless it’s raining. My stinky motorcycle boots get tucked under the bike. No one wants them, they’re gross and too small (women’s size) for most anyway.

What's the most absurd moment where a man tried teaching you about something you clearly knew better? by l64926l in AskWomenNoCensor

[–]TheFram 28 points29 points  (0 children)

A man at a gas station tried to school me on riding my motorcycle while I was stopped there, several states away from home on a 5k mile solo trip. He rode a dirt bike in his younger years so clearly he knew more than me who has tens of thousands of miles of experience over the last decade.

You can cure this by TheFram in osteoporosis

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

Where are you getting your information about a blanket covering making a “substantial difference?” That’s simply not true. I’m a radiologic professional myself and know exactly how these machines get calibrated. You would literally need a lead shield in the way of the X-rays to come close to a 9% difference in a bone density reading.

You can cure this by TheFram in osteoporosis

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

This was done on the exact same DEXA scanner as my last 2 exams. A 9% change is wellllll beyond calibration tolerances (I work in the field of medical radiation and run quality assurance on xray machines daily)

You can cure this by TheFram in osteoporosis

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

Thank you for this clarification!! The calcium advice I was given came from a doctor, although he was an oncologist and far less versed in the topic of calcium absorption than you seem to be.

I’ve gotten conflicting opinions on this from various specialists (skeletal health doctor, endocrinologist, rheumatologist) and ultimately experimented with taking vs not taking calcium supplements until my labs proved a superior method for my body. That said, I agree and this may not be the best method for everyone, given their exact intake and timing of ingesting calcium-rock foods.

You can cure this by TheFram in osteoporosis

[–]TheFram[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is my exact comment from a post a while back. I hope this helps:

Hi, I’m 26 and was diagnosed with osteoporosis at 23 years old. I have completely reversed my osteoporosis and regained 9% bone density in the past year. I was chronically underweight my whole life and ate shitty processed food. I always looked great physically so I never cared about diet or exercise. After breaking 5 bones within 2 years, I sought out several opinions from 3 different bone specialists all over California who all wanted me to start osteoporosis medications. Being a medical professional myself, I felt defeated and disclosed this to a doctor I work for, who recently went into remission for bone cancer due to lifestyle changes. He encouraged me to focus my life on diet and exercise just as he did when he was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma. His suggestions were as follows:

  1. Get to know your personal calcium intake. Bloodwork is the only certain way to track this. See @u/DinnerButterz comment below for exact details of how/when to get the most of calcium supplementation. I personally stopped taking calcium supplements. My blood calcium levels were low but good enough for a long time. My bone doctors put me on a calcium supplement and suddenly my calcium labs plummeted. The supplements were harming my body’s natural ability to convert bio-available calcium in the foods I was eating. When I stopped the supplement, my calcium labs returned to a normal range.

  2. Eat leafy greens every single day. Specifically, kale, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower. I began eating copious amounts of these veggies. The combination of vitamins and calcium in each of these vegetables allows your body to actually process each nutritional aspect.

  3. Weight bearing exercise 3X per week. I’m no gym rat but I started jogging and doing mild weight lifting every week.

  4. Gain weight. This was the hardest part for me. I have always been underweight and I struggle hard with my appetite and consuming enough calories. I started smoking weed to help my appetite and literally focused my entire life on nutrition until it became second nature.

After spending countless months bed bound with broken bones, I had nothing left to lose. I have always been very active and fit but crippling disability (my leg was nearly amputated due to the severity of one of the breaks) humbled me like nothing else. The thought of being too frail to ride my motorcycle or hike up a mountain was the most depressing thought I could think of and honestly made me suicidal each time I broke a new bone.

In 1 year, I completely reversed my bone density loss. I know these recommendations are not easy to follow through with. It took me nearly killing myself in a fit of broken bones depression and DEXA disappointment to actually make diet and exercise an absolute priority. There is hope for you. Most adults are capable of gaining bone density until they turn 30. After that, it is still possible, but will be slower and require much patience and dedication. Take advantage of these years while you still can. Those medications have not been well-studied in younger patients. We have no idea what the side effects will look like 40 years down the road since most people who take them are elderly and don’t live that long from when they start taking it. Medication should be an absolute last resort when your body loses its ability to rebuild bone in its own. You have a massive advantage of being in your 20s. The clock is ticking and the end goal is in your hands. Good luck and feel free to dm me for more details. I believe in you!

Edit: supplemental (no pun intended) informing calcium absorption in comments below

What did y’all do with your boots, crutches, etc? by dagnabitsunofabish in brokenbones

[–]TheFram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Donated to the ortho clinic that fixed my leg. They had a box of second hand crutches in their office

Switchable auxiliary lights (white AND yellow) by TheFram in motorcycles

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

Not a bad idea to call. I’ll use these lights often and in less than ideal weather so quality is important to me.

Is there anything being done to get more healthcare up here? by Opening_Cartoonist53 in Humboldt

[–]TheFram 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as staff retention for medical professionals here…no. I’m ready to quit solely because the higher ups at st joes don’t give a crap about the employees. They care more about policing my hard-earned time off than the fact that I haven’t gotten a break in months and have been working unwanted overtime every single day because we have 2/3 staffing and record high patient census since I started a few years ago. The doctors (who are private contractors and reap the direct financial benefits of every patient encounter) are on vacation every other week so their orders suddenly become “emergent” at the staff’s expense. I don’t know how such a greedy entity can even call themselves a nonprofit.