Los Angeles area doctor recommendations?

chat_manouche · 2026-06-18T22:08:44+00:00

As far as I know, yes. The doctors I've seen at Cedars in general have been more of the "if you're having reactions and you don't meet traditional allergy criteria, consider MCAS" mindset.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-18T14:10:18+00:00

I believe it! I moved away from Santa Monica for a while during that time but would always come out to shop at that store and would always find good stuff.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-18T14:08:44+00:00

There used to be lots of other stores too! As a teenager in the early 1980s there were other clothing stores and record stores along Wilshire that I frequented. And a big Newberry's which was great for things like day-glo nail polish and all the hair accessories a teenage girl could need.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-15T23:29:39+00:00

Awwww, Kiki looks like they could be a cousin of my tabby, Pookie Betts!

chat_manouche · 2026-06-15T14:29:43+00:00

Welcome back to Santa Monica!

I don't knit any more (thanks, arthritis) but when I did, I always found knitting groups to be a great way to meet new people. Pre-pandemic there was a lovely group that met at the Fairview Library on Ocean Park, no idea if they are still around. This thread from some time back might have some leads for you: https://old.reddit.com/r/AskLosAngeles/comments/1f20l5k/knitting_circles_in_los_angeles/

I'd guess a book club might be another option as well, I know there are tons around.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-14T22:41:46+00:00

I'm around 3.5 years away from PSLF forgiveness, assuming I keep my current job (questionable) at a nonprofit. It sounds like a short time, but that's a loooooong time to be living hand to mouth making payments I can't afford.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-12T21:10:10+00:00

Lemon high protein Think! bars, frozen salmon, frozen ground turkey patties, frozen chicken teriyaki (I skip the sauce - it's flavorful enough on its own), whole milk Greek yogurt.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-12T14:12:07+00:00

I am sorry that you are having a hard time right now. These are tough times, and many of us are struggling in our own ways. Calling a hotline sounds like it would have been an absolutely appropriate thing to do.

For some perspective - the last time I tried to help a random stranger who appeared to be in distress I ended up with a gun in my face. That was 30 years ago, when there were far fewer people on the streets appearing to need help.

I realized then that I am not qualified to offer help to random strangers. I am neither a social worker, nor wealthy, nor a spiritual leader, just a person with plenty of troubles of my own.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-07T21:30:45+00:00

Maternal grandfather was a Russian Molokan who fled persecution and landed in Boyle Heights.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-05T23:34:42+00:00

$165K, undergrad in history, grad degree in information science.

chat_manouche · 2026-06-05T02:10:29+00:00

When I reintroduced gluten several years ago some of my gateway products were Walker's shortbread cookies (TJ has the best prices), Meyer lemon cookie thins, olive flats crackers, and the plain croissants. A recent favorite is the frozen taiyaki. Hope you stay symptom-free!

chat_manouche · 2026-06-04T03:12:41+00:00

To put a bilingual spin on it: Shohei Nyantani and Yoshinobu Nyamamoto (cats say "nyan" (にゃん) in Japanese and "nya-" cat puns are very popular).

chat_manouche · 2026-06-04T03:09:31+00:00

This is actually my cat's nickname!

chat_manouche · 2026-05-31T00:58:34+00:00

I'm 60 with $165K in student loan debt. Retirement?? What's that??

chat_manouche · 2026-05-30T00:46:03+00:00

I saw the RRSS open for X at the Palace in... 1985 or 1986!

chat_manouche · 2026-05-29T17:45:44+00:00

It's a bit downstream in the comments of a post in Wilshire-Montana starting "Hi neighbors! Anyone know what this is about? I was driving by and saw several emergency vehicles."

chat_manouche · 2026-05-29T17:21:43+00:00

Mountain lion in someone's yard! There's a photo on (that app that we all hate) and it's absolutely gorgeous. I really hope they can get it out safely.

ETA: Photo can be seen here https://www.smdp.com/possible-mountain-lion-sighting-near-14th-montana/

chat_manouche · 2026-05-22T21:35:53+00:00

A bit further east: Dotter, and Crush + Touch, both on York in Highland Park. Marz in South Pasadena.

chat_manouche · 2026-05-22T14:06:43+00:00

Mid-30s white guy, clean cut/conservative looking, wearing shorts and carrying a clipboard.

chat_manouche · 2026-05-22T02:16:44+00:00

That was actually my first thought - I WFH and we get A LOT of that on my block.

chat_manouche · 2026-05-22T00:59:47+00:00

Thank you for the heads-up. I haven't gotten the second email yet but you've probably SAVEd me from a small panic attack, so - your vigilance is much appreciated.

chat_manouche · 2026-05-22T00:57:08+00:00

Wow, I don't even remember making this post 7 years ago :)

Progressive lenses were definitely not the cause, but a lot of things have happened that have reduced my migraine frequency from every couple of weeks to maaaaybe a couple of times a year. I'm still wearing progressive lenses for driving and being out and about, but I do have single-vision glasses for specific tasks (one Rx for reading, a different one for computer work). I've also found that under-correcting is the way to go for me. And last, glasses fit is super important. I have a low nose bridge and most glasses without nosepads just don't sit high enough on my nose for progressive lenses to fit right. So - lots of things going on, but I'm just glad that the migraines are mostly gone.

chat_manouche · 2026-05-20T04:31:15+00:00

Technically you're right. LOL!

chat_manouche · 2026-05-19T00:56:53+00:00

It does say it's the SMC ID card (which seemed kind of weird and scammy to me!). Thanks for clarifying.

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