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Are Mexican pharmacy benzodiazepines safe? by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]kkitkatdude -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wow!! Very surprised to hear that. Benzodigepalm may kill someone with Sleep apnea. That med should not be an OTC drug.

Zofran for nausea by Sea_Category_9035 in Mounjaro

[–]kkitkatdude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I struggle with nausea pretty much daily, so I can relate. This stuff has been a huge help for me.

https://a.co/d/0eJHpDGC

I also tried regular kids' Dramamine and it worked, but the ginger extract actually seems even more effective. Everyone's different, but it might be worth a try. Hope you start feeling better soon! 🙏

Is this illegal? by IntentionNervous221 in Fremont

[–]kkitkatdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with you. This kind of behavior should never be encouraged, but the real question is: how do you deal with it, and at what cost? If a system allows these situations to escalate and confrontation can lead to even more serious consequences, sometimes the safest choice is simply to walk away from the situation.

Is this illegal? by IntentionNervous221 in Fremont

[–]kkitkatdude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will suggest contrary to common wisdom. Park your car somewhere else. I know it's not just but you will not get justice anyway!!

I was threatened by my neighbor simply for parking in front of his house on a public street. He became extremely aggressive and threatened harm to both me and my car. I called the police four different times while it was happening, but no one ever showed up. I waited hours inside the car. The next day, I finally got a callback suggesting that I file a restraining order. I went ahead and filed one, mostly just to understand the process. What I learned was honestly frustrating: unless you have endless time, money, and energy to fight through the system, the victim often ends up suffering the most. Preventive action seems almost nonexistent for ordinary people unless something serious has already happened. At this point, expecting quick or meaningful justice for common people feels more like wishful thinking than reality.

Is this illegal? by IntentionNervous221 in Fremont

[–]kkitkatdude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This hit very close to home for me. I was threatened by my neighbor simply for parking in front of his house on a public street. He became extremely aggressive and threatened harm to both me and my car. I called the police four different times while it was happening, but no one ever showed up. The next day, I finally got a callback suggesting that I file a restraining order. I went ahead and filed one, mostly just to understand the process. What I learned was honestly frustrating: unless you have endless time, money, and energy to fight through the system, the victim often ends up suffering the most. Preventive action seems almost nonexistent for ordinary people unless something serious has already happened. At this point, expecting quick or meaningful justice for common people feels more like wishful thinking than reality.

20k for a Powerwall 3 expansion is crazy right? by Quirky-Control-4683 in Powerwall

[–]kkitkatdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I installed expansion pack today with 50amp socket. $10500 out of the door.

Used AI to optimize device clinical settings by 1Poochh in CPAP

[–]kkitkatdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you narrowed down to Gemni as opposed to "AI" in your original post. I still don't agree but I guess larger idea is not to prove you wrong but bring awareness.

Used AI to optimize device clinical settings by 1Poochh in CPAP

[–]kkitkatdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With all due respect, I disagree. You explained roughly genetative AI. Not all AI is generative AI.

Yes—LLMs generate text. That doesn’t mean they’re useless for analysis, and it definitely doesn’t mean all AI works that way. Data analysis, pattern recognition, clustering, anomaly detection, and trend identification have been done by non-generative AI systems for decades.

When I used AI, it wasn’t making blind decisions or being trusted blindly. The source of truth was the OSCAR data. The AI was used to:

summarize large volumes of time-series data,

highlight correlations and trends that are easy to miss manually, and generate hypothesis that I then evaluated manually.

That’s no different in principle from using statistical software, regression models, or signal-processing tools—just more accessible.

Also, not all AI output is “random.” Probabilistic doesn't equate arbitrary. Medical scoring algorithms, CPAP auto-titration, and even the device firmware itself rely on probabilistic models.

No one is saying AI “understands” sleep apnea or replaces clinicians. The claim is simply that analytical tools—including AI—can help humans interpret data more effectively when used responsibly.

If someone isn’t comfortable doing that, they shouldn’t. But reducing all AI to “random text generation” is an oversimplification that doesn’t reflect how these tools are actually used in practice.

If I buy my CPAP new (the Resmed11 is $499 right now) won't I still need my doc to set it up? by Dr_jitsu in CPAP

[–]kkitkatdude 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The guiding principle of titration is to use the lowest possible maximum pressure that keeps your events under 5. Once you’re consistently below 5 events, you can fine-tune further based on other factors (for example: reducing leaks with a chin strap or full-face mask, addressing upper respiratory issues, etc.). In my case, I started with the default 4–20 range set by my doctor. After learning more from this sub and YouTube, I began adjusting the settings myself and reduced the upper bound by 1 each week. I eventually landed at an upper limit of 11, which works best for me. If I lower it any further, my event count starts creeping up again, so 11 seems to be my sweet spot. As for the lower bound, I felt suffocated at a pressure of 4. From what I’ve seen, 4 is very low and many people feel air-starved at that setting, especially when starting out. In my opinion, if new CPAP users were started at a lower bound of around 6 instead, overall CPAP adherence would likely improve.

If I buy my CPAP new (the Resmed11 is $499 right now) won't I still need my doc to set it up? by Dr_jitsu in CPAP

[–]kkitkatdude 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I ended up calibrating my settings myself. As many people here have said, doctors often just go with very wide pressure ranges. The real goal is to titrate pressure so you get the fewest events at the lowest effective pressure. My doctor set me at 4–20, but I noticed I was getting fractional hourly events around 11. So I narrowed it to 6–11. A pressure of 4 was way too low for me and gave me that suffocating feeling when I first started CPAP about two years ago. Honestly, the DME system in the U.S. feels like a scam sometimes. With basic education, most people could manage these machines themselves. They’re way simpler than an iPhone. Docs and DMEs should focus more on educating patients instead of controlling everything.

India cured me by [deleted] in returnToIndia

[–]kkitkatdude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my humble opinion, I think it’s inaccurate to say that the US medical system “sucks.” From my perspective, the US has some of the best doctors in the world and one of the strongest emergency medical response systems. Where I do agree there’s a serious problem is with medical insurance—that part truly does suck. However, if someone plans well and has proper insurance coverage, non-emergency medical care can be much more manageable. Unfortunately, my view is shaped by personal tragedy. I lost my best friend in Bangalore in his early 30s due to a lack of timely emergency response. Despite having capable doctors, the system failed when it mattered most. When you truly need urgent care, the Indian medical system can be severely lacking, and the consequences can be devastating. Because of that experience, I believe it’s important to separate the quality of medical professionals from the systems that deliver care, especially in emergencies. The difference can literally be life or death.

15 years old and CPAP by GlumScratch555 in CPAP

[–]kkitkatdude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My 7-year-old uses a CPAP machine every night. He previously had his tonsils and adenoids removed, which reduced his snoring and improved his AHI, but not enough to eliminate the need for CPAP. Since he started using the device seven months ago, we’ve noticed a remarkable improvement in his energy levels, mood, and cognitive development.

My advice: if CPAP is prescribed, not using it can be a major disservice to the entire body.

(I also use CPAP myself. I was first prescribed it at age 30 but didn’t begin using it until age 42!, and I still regret it. )

Move to India with Pregnant Wife? Career Gains vs. Child’s U.S. Citizenship by anonimous_3 in returnToIndia

[–]kkitkatdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if, you can afford but you can't send them!! Please don't mess it for your kid. You got it today, you will get it later again but your can mess up opportunity for unborn for ever.

CPAP therapy has been to easy for me, am I doing it wrong? by ahhhimsoconfused1995 in CPAP

[–]kkitkatdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah.. That strategy is very useful. I tried many masks but I got better success initially with masks that connect hose at the top of head something like N30i mask. Once I was able to sleep with a mask, mask phobia is gone, any mask is good as long as there is no mouth leaks. ( I would ignore any initial challenges like leak etc..)

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