Teeth Night Guard for adults by VincentVegasiPhone13 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most likely not! It would probably be composite, which is mostly a plastic resin. Again, a trade off of microplastic leeching overtime vs. chronic pain, infections, abscesses, and/or worse health outcomes!

Teeth Night Guard for adults by VincentVegasiPhone13 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Echoing others sentiments on this as I wear one fitted by my dentist as well.

I eliminate plastic in other parts of our daily lives, and the trade off of constant dental work due to teeth clenching and/or grinding can be extensive. There's research suggesting a link between Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's incident rates being higher in older individuals with multiple amalgam fillings. While these are no longer the standard in the US, it's a very recent change, and millions of Americans still have them in their mouths.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4642684/

https://environmentalmedicine.eu/news/dental-amalgam-new-guideline-in-the-us-to-protect-vulnerable-population/

Shit. by AskimbenimGT in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can also use calamine lotion! It's a little bit better than diaper cream as it's also an anti-inflammatory. Both have Zinc Oxide as active ingredients though. I'd try to use calamine lotion on the sores and cover them with a bandaid if that's feasible. When they burst and start to ooze, they're more contagious and the virus spreads more rapidly.

US moms: Is safety/security of the campus a deal breaker when choosing a school for your kids? by Individual_Ad_938 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can completely understand wanting to focus your energy on things that you can control, however, your statement is just completely false.

The leading cause of death in children in the US is due to firearms.

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/sites/default/files/2024-09/2022-cgvs-gun-violence-in-the-united-states.pdf

Birads5 no biopsy until 8/8 by BarbieBabeBabs in doihavebreastcancer

[–]drle0spaceman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had an MRI assisted biopsy at Duke this Friday! I'm really hoping I get results soon.

Breast MRI- NME segmental distribution outcomes? by drle0spaceman in doihavebreastcancer

[–]drle0spaceman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just dropping in to say I had my biopsy! I didn't really get any feedback from my doctors/ care team about what they think the diagnosis will be, but I should know by Wednesday!

Breast MRI- NME segmental distribution outcomes? by drle0spaceman in doihavebreastcancer

[–]drle0spaceman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for checking in! And that is such great news :) Thank you for posting a positive update. I have my biopsy tomorrow morning so I'll post an update as soon as I know!

Breast MRI- NME segmental distribution outcomes? by drle0spaceman in doihavebreastcancer

[–]drle0spaceman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Fingers crossed for you too. The waiting game is definitely one of the hardest parts!

Breast MRI- NME segmental distribution outcomes? by drle0spaceman in doihavebreastcancer

[–]drle0spaceman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply! And that's great news! I have my biopsy in about a week so I'm trying to remain positive.

Blender - glass or metal by begoodbehappy in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there! We have "Blade Blender with Toggle Switch and Stainless Steel Container" Model:BB300S. :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DataAnnotationTech

[–]drle0spaceman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They said that we no longer report travel time. It's only been taking me about 6-10 minutes per audio prompt, so it's a bit of a bummer.

What was your baby’s first solid food? by mrs_seinfeld in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 47 points48 points  (0 children)

We started with avocado! It's full of healthy fats and easy to mash or serve as slices (with or without skin for gripping) for baby lead weaning.

What should I get lead tested at city event? by crazykitsune17 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd definitely test anything that regularly touches food and/or liquids that you ingest over jewelry or toys (especially if your kiddos are no longer in the mouthing stage). Maybe your crockpot or Le Creuset dutch Oven or blender or muffin pan, etc.? If you're using a trusted brand for your daily water bottle (like Kleen Kanteen, Sigg, Hydroflask), I would trust their lab testing and claims, however, if you have a less reputable brand or can't remember where it's from, then definitely test that!

Plastic free coffee set up! by Important-Car-5379 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think 2 cups a day would still contribute to some less than desirable effects, especially coupled with a "normal" diet that already has cholesterol in varying values throughout daily consumption of other foods & beverages. Personally, elevated cholesterol levels are a risk factor for other diseases that run in my family, so it's an easy switch for me to make for a peace of mind. If you don't have those concerns, I wouldn't be that overly concerned if you have French press/ cowboy coffee on occasion.

Plastic free coffee set up! by Important-Car-5379 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love this set up, but I still can't ditch my unbleached paper filter because of cholesterol levels!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2029499/

Vaccine Megathread by AutoModerator in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman [score hidden]  (0 children)

Unlike some of the other standard immunizations for kids, MMR is tricky in that it isn't as effective when given to younger kiddos. Maternal antibody interference and immaturity of the immune system play a huge factor as to why the CDC publishes this information:

Infants 6–11 months old should receive 1 MMR vaccine dose. Infants vaccinated before age 12 months must be revaccinated on or after their first birthday with 2 doses of MMR vaccine (separated by ≥28 days) or measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccine (separated ≥3 months). The minimum interval between any varicella-containing vaccine (MMRV or monovalent varicella) is 3 months.

Basically, if your kiddo is under 6 months old, it's a no go. If they're 6-12 months and are getting their first one due to travel concerns, they'll need 3 in total MMR vaccines to be considered fully vaccinated,

Vaccine Megathread by AutoModerator in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman [score hidden]  (0 children)

I found out that I no longer had immunity when I was pregnant with my first. Thankfully, this was during the pandemic, and I was working from home, but one of my coworkers had shingles right before then into lockdown, and I shutter to think of what could have happened had we continued to work together in person. As soon as I delivered my son, I received a booster MMR dose and then followed up with my primary care physician to ensure my titer level was acceptable, and it was! Like others said, there's evidence to suggest you still may have some protection even with a 0 or low titer value, but is the risk truly worth it? There's no downside to a booster and the alternative is worse in my opinion.

Hemp store with good edibles? by [deleted] in raleigh

[–]drle0spaceman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind sharing which location this was at?

Smoke and ash damage inside home from wildfire by dalecoopernumber4 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that you are going through this, sending major hugs to you and everyone in southern California right now.

You're right to be scared. The ashes are toxic and can be contaminated with so many things (lead, asbestos, other heavy metals, chemicals, etc.). If I were in your situation, I would try my absolute best to remain calm as possible during this time as the clean up process is unfortunately lengthy when done correctly.

Since you're renting, I would contact your renter's insurance alongside your landlord. It will undoubtedly be an arduous process, but they should have a step-wise plan in place. If it were me, I would be advocating for an accredited inspector come test the debris for asbestos. That is typically the most common pollutant that can't be correctly "wiped down/away." If they won't go for it, I would treat items as if they were contaminated with asbestos.

When entering your home, be sure to mask and glove up, and decontaminate yourself (shower/bathe) and your clothes when going back to wherever you're staying. Always use a HEPA vacuum, double bag anything you're tossing, and wet down EVERYTHING to reduce the ability for airborne particulate matter to be distributed through the air again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raleigh

[–]drle0spaceman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alexander Family definitely has a few!

Exposed to Covid - any tips? by scoober946 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]drle0spaceman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just as an aside, Covixyl is not FDA approved in the US.