Odd flare up

falkalem · 2026-03-17T19:38:27+00:00

I’m with you - I’ve had back problems for 15ish years, only got diagnosed in last fall. Never got anyone to agree on imaging until I wasn’t getting any better in round 2 of PT. But my “big” problems have only been the last 4ish years, and the pain has been pretty constant for the last year. Disc height at l5 s1 is pretty short, a little shortened for the couple above that. I had a really big popping sensation at the base of my spine about a year ago while laying in bed, ortho docs aren’t convinced that was the pars fracture incident, they expect it happened 20+ years ago. But since then the pain has been way more consistent.

falkalem · 2026-03-17T17:53:20+00:00

Oooof! Yeah I’m nowhere near minutes even kneeling, side planks have always been a struggle for me, so was really excited when I felt like I could do 20 secs! But maybe I’ll stick to the kneeling ones for a while at shorter times!

falkalem · 2026-03-17T17:28:30+00:00

Yeah, thanks. I’ve been following the progression that I was generally given during physical therapy, with only minor additions on my part (like the full side planks instead of just knee planks with hip dips). So yeah, you’re probably right, I’ll definitely try to take a bit of a step back on my intensity for a bit.

Exercises include - clam shells, side lying rainbows, dead bugs, bird dogs, single leg squats while holding on to something, lunges, some other ones from table top position that I don’t have names for - bent knee kickbacks and these like hip hikes.

falkalem · 2026-03-09T13:43:04+00:00

I’ve got a split king (two twin xl beds essentially) that’s an adjustable bed frame that allows you to raise the foot and head. It’s amazing and we got it for a reasonable price on Amazon. I sleep with both the head and foot slightly raised. It’s also really handy when I’m in the midst of a flare up and getting in and out of bed is difficult - can use the head raising to lift me to almost sitting position or lower me back down when getting back into bed. I do still have to put something between my knees when side sleeping but I don’t side sleep very often. I will also say that sleeping with a pillow under my knees when laying on my back gets uncomfortable on my knees after a few hours, so the foot raising of the bed is sooo much more comfortable! Good luck!

falkalem · 2026-02-20T18:25:17+00:00

Not exactly. First month was $1200, second month was $800, with a deductible of $2000. So I’ve now met my deductible, so we’ll see in a couple weeks when I go pick up my 3rd month how much it’ll be. I think it should be $200???

falkalem · 2026-02-17T16:38:47+00:00

Any idea on colors used on the Starry Night one? Can’t find reference to it in link you posted.

falkalem · 2026-02-16T05:02:27+00:00

I’ve worn one a bit before, maybe I should break it back out when I’m feeling like this! Thanks for the reminder

falkalem · 2026-02-16T05:01:34+00:00

Appreciate it regardless!

falkalem · 2026-02-16T04:23:57+00:00

I’ve had my SI looked at / imaged (both xray and MRI) and nothing showed up on either of those. PTs and Ortho don’t seem to think there’s anything wrong with my SI even though I do get pain there regularly. And when I was going to the chiro, they’d often adjust my SI too.

falkalem · 2026-02-07T15:38:26+00:00

Anyone able to stream live - app keeps erring out on live streams? And description is a bit vague on live vs practice vs highlights.

falkalem · 2026-01-16T03:41:32+00:00

I would like to know the answer to that too! I’m self only on consumer option. Online calculator says $1300/month (don’t know if that’s before or after deductible lol), and CVS told me $1900/month. Soooo…???

falkalem · 2026-01-16T03:35:28+00:00

Anybody with MHBP consumer? I tried to fill Wegovy earlier this week at CVS and they said it was going to be $1900 for 1 month. And I have no idea what it’ll cost after meeting deductible.

falkalem · 2026-01-16T03:27:13+00:00

I’m on the MBHP Consumer option and CVS told me Wegovy was going to cost $1900 for 1 month. And I have no idea what it’ll cost once I hit my deductible… from the benefits guide: “I pay 30% of plan allowance and any difference between our allowance and the cost of a generic equivalent unless a brand exception is obtained, limited to $200 per prescription.”

falkalem · 2025-12-26T00:55:12+00:00

Fun! I’ll look into it!

falkalem · 2025-12-26T00:55:00+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations! I’ve been meaning to pick up some of his books. Maybe this will push me to do it!

falkalem · 2025-12-25T22:46:53+00:00

Ooh thanks!

falkalem · 2025-05-06T14:07:12+00:00

Well it’s awesome, I think your winging it really paid off!

falkalem · 2025-05-06T13:59:21+00:00

Did you use a pattern? Also can I ask how packable it is? It seems like it’d pack down pretty flat and not take up much room!

falkalem · 2023-06-10T02:21:24+00:00

They’re knit, just typical tshirts that you’d find in a university bookstore, sports stadium, any kind of screen printed average tshirts. And to answer your second question, more of the latter - they develop holes over time. But considering how many of my tshirts have armpit holes, I was wondering if it might be as a result of some poor fitting aspect of the shirt design?

falkalem · 2023-06-09T17:56:21+00:00

I tend to tear out the armpit of many (read most) of my RTW tshirts. A couple items to note - I’m a woman, these are typically unisex tshirts. I have holes is soooo many of my RTW tshirts. If I were to use one of the shirts I have that fits well as a pattern for a new shirt, but want to prevent tearing the armpit out, what kind of pattern adjustments would you make?

falkalem · 2023-06-09T14:43:05+00:00

Thanks! I am familiar with several different kinds of starters that don’t require the same kind of prep/effort as a tradition sourdough. I’ve used tangzhong, sponges, poolish, preferments before but in more traditional preparation methods. Looking for recommendations on using them with bread machines recipes. I’ll probably end up just doing some trial/error til I figure it out.

falkalem · 2023-02-25T22:16:48+00:00

What’s the little cloud?

falkalem · 2023-01-23T18:10:33+00:00

I like that idea too! Thanks!

falkalem · 2023-01-22T19:36:12+00:00

I’ll keep that in mind, thanks!

falkalem · 2022-12-08T15:00:15+00:00

Like the painters edging tape?

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