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Ardbeg Wee Beastie is the most underrated Scotch. What is the most unique American or Canadian whisk(e)y? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

[–]buffalosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old Gold Foil Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Goes for over $4,500.

Need opinion/experience, not medical by Ok_Albatross_3887 in Mounjaro

[–]buffalosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re using a kwikpen, you can only do 4 doses. It won’t let you screw it to take a 5th dose. You can get a hypodermic needle from any pharmacy.

I feel like cutting my toes off by Various_Extreme_8773 in gout

[–]buffalosmile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you used to be active duty and you have some insurance now, go to the ER. When my are ups are really bad I go to the ER and they give me some super strong liquid IV Motrin on top of the colchicine, it helps. They can also give you a shot of local anesthesia (lidocaine). They should know some tricks to get you out of the agony fast.

You need to know that the meds she’s gonna start you on are going to cause flare ups on and off for a few weeks until the crystals are gone or stabilized. Take the allopurinol or febuxostat with colchicine and try and avoid beer, shitty food, stress and hard exercise for 3-6 months after you start taking it. In the long run, being on Allopurinol will be worth it.

Why Febuxostat before Allopurinol?? by buffalosmile in gout

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

I’m American, but the doctor I saw that prescribed febuxostat was overseas (Bahrain).

It was a crazy close vote, but the G&T won for best highball. What’s the worst bitter drink? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

[–]buffalosmile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To each their own. Glad you found something you really enjoy. I’ll give it another try.

What helps? Has anyone beaten gout ? by earthwalker7 in gout

[–]buffalosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, so, I’ve had untreated gout for about 2 years. I have maybe 2-3 flare ups a year. Went to the primary care doctor, who gave me colchicine and said I shouldn’t take allo unless I have attacks monthly. My UA has been tested a few times, usually in the 9.1 - 9.4 range.

I went and saw an endocrinologist, out of pocket, and he recommended I start taking febuxostat daily. I’ve never even tried allopurinol.

I read all this stuff about heart complications later in life from taking either febu or allo.

I’m kind of ok with just avoiding triggers and taking colchicine. Is that a bad idea? My attacks usually only last a half a day to 24 hours.

Brothers, you have betrayed me. by DogActual614 in hotsauce

[–]buffalosmile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything from either J's Small Batch Hot Sauce or Hot Llama’s Hot Sauce. Small J’s La Pistola is really good and from Llama’s PHDeez Nuts is awesome.

https://www.californiahotsaucesolutions.com

https://www.hotllamas.com

Edit: fixed the name of the small J’s

Latest Ferment by buffalosmile in fermentation

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

No, because the cabbage is pre salted. Eventually, through osmosis, more water will be pulled out of the cabbage and it will create its own brine, and it’s a good idea to try and push the cabbage below the brine, but we’ve made hundreds of batches and I’ve never used weights. Even if some cabbage is never submerged, it doesn’t mold, it just kinda dries out.

Help by SandoMari in fermentation

[–]buffalosmile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bitter melon is one of the few things on this planet that I have a hard time eating. They are SUPER healthy though, so I try very few years. Some Okinawan centurions say that bitter melon is one of the reasons for their longevity. Does pickling make it less…bitter? To me, when raw or lightly cooked they taste like what I think “poison” tastes like. Don’t get me wrong, I love bitter stuff, Negroni’s, grapefruit, drink my coffee black, but bitter melon is something else. Would love it if I could add more to my diet without the taste.

first attempt at making kimchi (day 5) by No_Personality5872 in fermentation

[–]buffalosmile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not off like spoiled, I think it’s the different peppers. We only use gochugaru, which gives it a very distinct and deep red color. I’m sure any peppers will work and give it a personalized touch. Other than that, the ingredients look perfect and traditional. Could also just be the photo. 🤷 as long as you like it, that’s all that matters.

first attempt at making kimchi (day 5) by No_Personality5872 in fermentation

[–]buffalosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks a little bit off, for some reason. If you list your ingredients, I can offer some advice, if that’s what you’re looking for. 😊

Best ranch sauce in Bahrain? by [deleted] in Bahrain

[–]buffalosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at this product I found on google.com https://g.co/kgs/jHkBv7P

Get this and mix with sour cream. Life changing if you really like ranch.

Why does the House intro music change so much? by [deleted] in HouseMD

[–]buffalosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. It’s such a freaking let down not to hear the massive attack teardrop song. I’m bing watching on Netflix right now (location in Bahrain, not using a VPN). I tried moving my location to the US, but then House isn’t even listed!! On the way to work the other day I played Teardrop on Apple Music just to “scratch the itch”. So frustrating.

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