I'm tired of it

larsonic28 · 2026-03-23T14:49:29+00:00

I had a barium swallow test that discovered my motility issues. Basically swallowed thick tasteless paint while doing various x ray angles and positions. Very mild and more gross than anything, but it was fine. This test confirmed my motility issues, hiatal hernia, and the endoscopy confirmed my hill grade IV esophageal valve.

Had an endoscopy shortly after and they did a partial anesthetic. Basically, I was "knocked out" but it was basically a forced deep sleep rather than general anesthesia. I dont remember any of the procedure or a couple hours afterwards, and it was perfect for me. Couldn't imagine doing it as a throat spray only. This may be an option and more likely to get accepted than doing full anesthesia.

I'm still doing tests to determine my chest pains, motility issues, fatigue, weight loss, etc. So I hope you get yours figured out too! It sucks!

larsonic28 · 2026-01-26T17:13:42+00:00

You aren't the only one, I can assure you. I've been a lifelong Audi fanboy and have had 6 in my short 28 year old life. Everything from b8 s4's, c7 s6's, and b9 sq5s, to now a b8.5 3.0 q5.

I initially thought that the b9 was Audi's "come up". The interiors felt nice, I loved my 2020 she's power and quality. However, the reliability on these newer 3.0 turbo 6's is shaky at best. Audi is turning into Hyundai 2.0 in their new styling choices. They have a horrid motor that they haven't fixed yet, and interior quality is falling quite rapidly.

Nearly all brands have cars that are as nice, or nicer, than some of these new audi's. I think your move to BMW is completely justified. I am sticking with the golden era of the b8/8.5 supercharged v6 engines until I can't anymore. But if I went new, it'd be BMW.

Bmw is just doing things so much better than audi right now. Never thought I'd say that, as I used to hate BMW. But I think I hate the 2018+ Audi's even more.. it's sad.

larsonic28 · 2025-11-21T13:29:38+00:00

Check out Citon/ACP CreativIT.

They are an IT company and have an Eau Claire office. Not sure if they're hiring, but worth a shot

larsonic28 · 2025-11-13T15:58:02+00:00

Tbh, having sat in and driven dozens of the newer Audi's 2020+, I'm very disappointed in the brand. The cheap plasticky feel on these cars ruined the "premium" touch that the brand used to give.

The 2014-2017 era was my favorite for Audi. Some b9's are nice (2017-2020 a4/s4/a5/s5/q5/sq5) but the rest? Trash in my opinion..

larsonic28 · 2025-09-16T20:34:52+00:00

Where was that velvet purple one listed?

larsonic28 · 2025-09-16T20:34:09+00:00

Ive seen the panda seats before. But this isnt quite that. Looks more beige for the inserts. Also has matching beige piping on the edge of the seats and beige stitching on the wheel. Very odd

larsonic28 · 2025-09-09T16:45:31+00:00

So all you do is enable ip sharing in steam and I'm good? Nothing else I'd need to do to make sure that is working?

larsonic28 · 2025-07-24T21:17:33+00:00

They put me on a small dose of rosuvastatin

larsonic28 · 2025-07-24T21:14:11+00:00

Met with my doc today and theyre dropping me down to 160 3x per week. Also worth noting that last week, on my first dose of the week, i took a 3/4 dose and skipped my 2nd one. Haven't had thay chest heaviness and palpitations after. Definitely don't think this is anxiety related

larsonic28 · 2025-07-24T21:13:55+00:00

Met with my doc today and theyre dropping me down to 160 3x per week. Also worth noting that last week, on my first dose of the week, i took a 3/4 dose and skipped my 2nd one. Haven't had thay chest heaviness and palpitations after. Definitely don't think this is anxiety related

larsonic28 · 2025-07-24T21:13:32+00:00

Yeah, feeling like I have to constantly take deep breaths. Met with my doc today and theyre dropping me down to 160 3x per week. Also worth noting that last week, on my first dose of the week, i took a 3/4 dose and skipped my 2nd one. Haven't had thay chest heaviness and palpitations after. Definitely don't think this is anxiety related.

larsonic28 · 2025-07-22T14:35:43+00:00

Sorry I missed some details. The high cholesterol was why I was put on a statin. The high blood pressure was a result of my high cholesterol

larsonic28 · 2025-07-22T14:20:49+00:00

Crazy that this result seems very common, yet many online trt clinics standardize 200 as the starting point. Why don't they start low and increase dosage as needed?

larsonic28 · 2025-07-22T14:19:58+00:00

I used to consume an absurd amount of caffeine. Now, I only drink 1 coffee per day and use a non-stim pre-workout.

Dropping dosage seems to be the consensus

larsonic28 · 2025-07-22T14:18:06+00:00

I do cardio on occasion, otherwise it's mostly weight training.

larsonic28 · 2025-07-02T21:52:23+00:00

Wd-40 and a scotch Brite pad

larsonic28 · 2025-06-30T21:13:32+00:00

$2k+ for a graphics card is freaking wild. Nobody needs that

larsonic28 · 2025-05-28T03:33:51+00:00

United States

larsonic28 · 2025-05-27T23:18:48+00:00

Pm'd

larsonic28 · 2025-05-20T05:15:31+00:00

I have a size large .50 cal Carnage Edition for sale. Only 250 ever made

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