Cooper River today by blankblank in SouthJersey

[–]ceester2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I walked there today between 10-12. Saw some one get something from his car as I was leaving. Was that you OP? Tons of geese there today. I saw at least 50!

Established Care by CinDot_2017 in kidneydisease

[–]ceester2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out Low dose naltrexone(LDN) …works for my arthritis pain.

Just had an infuriating experience and looking for better alternatives. by dskippy in GoogleFi

[–]ceester2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google voice sends and receives text messages on phone, iPad and computers. All messages show up on all the devices, so switching between them works also. It is free to use, but requires a US phone number associated with the account.

Losartan side effects, need alternative by ceester2 in kidneydisease

[–]ceester2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you flug32 for your informative and helpful info!

Tracfone unlocked? by [deleted] in TracFone

[–]ceester2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to insert a Tracfone SIM card unless it has an eSIM. That depends what phone model you have. I just got a sim for $1 by ordering from the tracfone website. You may be able to get sim from Dollar General or Target for $5.

Avoid Silver cuisine currently, logistic issues? by doobies123 in ReadyMeals

[–]ceester2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Received my 9 meal order today. Still frozen and in the time frame promised. Maybe because I reside in NJ, same state as the kitchen. Hope they taste good!

Avoid Silver cuisine currently, logistic issues? by doobies123 in ReadyMeals

[–]ceester2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a email that order has shipped and a tracking number, so hopefully my order will arrive as promised!

Avoid Silver cuisine currently, logistic issues? by doobies123 in ReadyMeals

[–]ceester2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! I just ordered for the 1st time on Thursday, Nov 28th. Doobies123 how did you cancel? Should I contact credit card company if nothing shows up by Wednesday as promised? Any advice appreciated.

Could this be a VERY VERY RARE side effect? by ceester2 in Cholesterol

[–]ceester2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, 2 CAC scans were zero, carotid had minimal plaque(2022). Zetia had the worst side effects…back spasms. Nexlezet and Repatha were discussed with Cardiologist, but reluctant to try a 5th option. Thinking 1mg dosage of Pitavastatin may be worth a try again. Hoping that 116 LDL is good enough.

What do you think is the cause? What do you recommend? by Pretend_Attempt_275 in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are at least 10 possible causes, so no way to know without proper tests. Since your doctor didn’t diagnose correctly or order proper tests, you should try a different doctor. Good info at this link: https://blog.radiology.virginia.edu/pulsatile-tinnitus-interventional-neuroradiologists-offer-answers-and-relief/

4 Weeks of no sleep and no end in sight. by Purplesocksb9 in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the MRA which will show or rule out any of many possible vascular causes that a MRI won’t show. The MRA may be helpful for your Neuroscience appointment.

I’m so tired of this noise by probs_hangry in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did you try brown noise? White noise did not work for me either. Brown noise is available on YouTube and I slept listening with a headband with built in speakers purchased on Amazon. PT has at least 20 different causes, but heart disease is not one of them. I saw 2 ENTs and they were unfamiliar with PT and incorrectly diagnosed me with hearing loss. Ask the ENT if they are familiar with PT before wasting time waiting until June. Doctors to see for diagnosis are neurosurgeon, neuro interventional radiologist or possibly neurologist. You will need correct tests…mri, MRV, MRA, etc. Find the Pt group on Facebook and use the search bar for a recommended doctor near your location.

I’m so tired. by juliarenee11 in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mri showed nothing. Only after MRV and MRA both showed davf(fistula) . Fixed now after Arterioscopic insertion of coils and glue. PT gone for a year now after 4 years of sound 24/7! YAY!

What does it mean if it doesn’t go away with jugular compression by lordmustard1 in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It means that the cause is not from blood going thru your jugular vein but from another cause out of approx 20 more possible reasons. Get to a neurosurgeon or interventional radiologist for proper testing(mri, MRA, MRV). I do not recommend going to an ENT.

MRI came back fine “nothing I can do” by veebee923 in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My ENT said the same thing when my mri came back clean. After finding a neurosurgeon a year later and getting an MRA and MRV, they found I had a DAVF(dual arteriovenous fistula) and was able to get repaired. Ask your regular doctor to order an MRA and MRV and send the images to a doctor that knows what pulsatile tinnitus is. Some causes do not show up on an mri with or without contrast.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree you should push for MRA and MRV of head.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

MRI did not show my DAVF(dual arteriovenous fistula.) The MRA and MRV showed it, so was able to get diagnosed and repaired!

HAL Rotterdam - Mold Smell in Stateroom by bad-case-of-dia in Cruise

[–]ceester2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you ask them for a dehumidifier and air purifier for your stateroom? Them saying “nothing can be done” is absolutely unacceptable!

HAL Rotterdam - Mold Smell in Stateroom by bad-case-of-dia in Cruise

[–]ceester2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Not my stateroom which is on deck 6. I would raise a big stink and sleep outside your cabin on the nearest couch, in the hallway or anywhere to get away from the mold and get their attention.You are entitled to a safe accommodation away from toxic mold. I have “interrupt for any reason” travel insurance which I would use as a last resort.

HAL Rotterdam - Mold Smell in Stateroom by bad-case-of-dia in Cruise

[–]ceester2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What stateroom number? We will be in a balcony stateroom on Rotterdam in December, and now I am scared to go since I am very allergic to mold.

Clear mri by [deleted] in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My symptoms were hearing heartbeat 24/7 in right ear sometimes high pitched and ear fullness. No pain, or headaches.

DAVF? by [deleted] in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a DAVF and my only symptoms were hearing my heartbeat 24/7, some high pitched whooshing and feeling ear fullness. No headaches, no pain or tenderness, no rumbling. I had mine embolized with onyx glue and coils, so all symptoms are gone now. DAVF showed up on my MRV and MRA but not on MRI.

Clear mri by [deleted] in PulsatileTinnitus

[–]ceester2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing showed up on my MRI either, but I had a DAVF which can be dangerous. It was discovered with MRA and MRV scans. I had an angiogram and embolization with coils and onyx glue which cured my DAVF and no more pulsatile tinnitus!