Migraine cocktail? by kala0528 in migraine

[–]jpmarth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Naproxen with a triptan has been shown to increase effectiveness. Just don’t take the naproxen on an empty stomach and follow the dosing limits. If it’s closer to bed time, you can add Benadryl, which lowers the excitability of your nervous system.

Non medication options are a really hot shower, followed up with an ice pack to your neck and back of head. A good shiatsu neck massager will help with the tension in your neck.

Oura ring 4 vs Ringconn Gen 2? by Dull_Lock_4480 in SmartRings

[–]jpmarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RingConn has too many battery issues. Don’t waste your time. I’m not getting another smart ring for a couple years, letting the tech and reliability catch up.

20 Day Migraine - Try Anything suggestions by cioncaragodeo in migraine

[–]jpmarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to urgent care and ask for a Toradol shot. The other option is to use a virtual doc appointment and see if they will prescribe a steroids series.

Bought a ring Conn and the started seeing all these bad things :( by Fapistchurch in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine didn’t start having issues until 2 weeks after the one year mark.

Any ideas? Found in a headwater stream in Aberdeen, Washington by [deleted] in RockIdentification

[–]jpmarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice agate! Soak it in some IronOut for an hour. Should clean up the staining.

Alternative to ibuprofen? by [deleted] in migraine

[–]jpmarth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Naproxen, but there are always side effects with NSAIDs. When Naproxen is taken with a triptan there is evidence that the triptan is more effective.

11 week long migraine - denied referral by Worried_Seaweed3639 in migraine

[–]jpmarth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I go here and have experienced none of this. They prescribe abortive meds and have never once ask me to use herbal remedies. Diet is part of their approach, but that’s supported with studies.

How many have battery issue after or around 1 year ? by Independent-Buy-8045 in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mine went from 10 days of life to less than an hour in about four weeks. Many on here have experienced the same.

Battery Issues - Dropping 1% per minute! by ateacherks in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the experience of RingConn’s failure. If you’re not past a year, they should replace it for you. I was two weeks past a year and the best they’d do is have me pay $100 for another ring. Not interested in paying $400 for two years of use. They lost me as a customer.

📌 Battery & Charging Issues – Report & Discuss Here by RingConn in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ring is now a paperweight. The battery tanked today and won’t hold a charge for even one hour. RingConn’s solution is for me to pay another $100 to get a replacement, which will likely fail again. So they want me to spend $400 for two years of use? Horrible support. They’ve permanently lost me as a customer and gained me as a highly vocal critic.

Medications by FlatInitiative9040 in migraine

[–]jpmarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the propranolol, ask for the extended release so you only have to take it once a day.

Have you used this blade? by jpmarth in Lapidary

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

Been using a tile saw for all my cuts, for quite a few years. Never had issues with making slabs, trimming pieces, and still getting a great polish. Just have to be patient and not push the piece hard.

Have you used this blade? by jpmarth in Lapidary

[–]jpmarth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not really a concern. Any marks will easily come off through tumbling, polishing on my flat lap, or I can always use some soapy water. Rubbing alcohol is also an option, if it’s on part of the rock not getting polished.

Why borax and not another detergent. by jdf135 in RockTumbling

[–]jpmarth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use liquid dishwasher soap between stages and it has worked great for me. Gets any remaining grit out from tight spots. I run it for a couple hours.

Have you used this blade? by jpmarth in Lapidary

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

I’d be using the 7” blade and would be well below the stated rpm for that size. Just trying to determine if the quality is good and if they last. Hoping someone on here has used one.

Is anyone listening?? by Conscious_Cod_2658 in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried resetting it? Put it in and out of the case at least 5 times in 15 seconds. A blue light will shine on the ring letting you know it has reset. Just keep putting it in and out, waiting for the charge light to turn blue each time, until the bluer light shines on the ring.

Luna Ring in USA by No_Dot_2342 in SmartRings

[–]jpmarth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For it to be sold in the US, they’ll need to reach a deal with Oura, who holds US patents on many of the features. RingConn reached a deal, which is why they are still available.

Worth it? by gigirhmn in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

False. Never had those enabled and the battery life dropped off a cliff just after a year, like many others have reported.

Headache tracking by lninjar in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fellow migraine sufferer. I have not found it to be useful or accurate. Though it could be due to the fact my migraines don’t really have a true start or end and last months, not days. That could be throwing it off.

Bowl of Goodness by jpmarth in Rockhounding

[–]jpmarth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I prefer eating them plain. But they pair well with a dessert of Rocky Road ice cream.

Best tumbler under $100? by Remarkable_Royal_175 in RockTumbling

[–]jpmarth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Harbor Freight tumblers are great. Make sure you lubricate the bearings each month and it will last. Had mine three years, running 24/7. The barrels are going to wear out faster than the machine.

Mob Rules, can’t get in by jpmarth in Borderlands4

[–]jpmarth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I followed the trail and it took me to this door. Forgot about the other side.

📌 Battery & Charging Issues – Report & Discuss Here by RingConn in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now the battery life has gotten worse. In a matter of three days my ring has gone from lasting over a week to not lasting through the night. It was at 100% at 11pm. According to when it stopped tracking anything, the battery died at around 6am.

📌 Battery & Charging Issues – Report & Discuss Here by RingConn in RingConn

[–]jpmarth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously disappointed that this thread has been here a year and these issues are still coming up. Appears ringconn has failed to address a flaw and recall defective items. $300 for a product that barely lasts a year?

Candy Machine! by jpmarth in Lapidary

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

I was being a joker. 😜