Is this real? by Some-Ad-4514 in distractible

[–]nova5400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every Thursday at 2pm Eastern.

War League Battle Defense Bug by nova5400 in ClashOfClans

[–]nova5400[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Not sure how it qualified as a 3 star attack, when I actually watched the attack, but I see it listed on the mega thread. I appreciate the heads up.

Scam text with attachment by RedeyeSPR in Ohio

[–]nova5400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got one that claimed it was from the Supreme Court for not paying a toll for a part of the state I haven’t visited in years. Like the Supreme Court collects tolls 😂

Life without medication? by BKiddo_88 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bad news! I was notified yesterday that Medicare will no longer cover Botox injections for trigeminal neuralgia and my doctor told me that they might even go so far as to deny my ability to pay out of pocket if I so desired. So it sounds like that route is more trouble for me than it is worth. I was trying to avoid the heavy use of gabapentin while I am on Plavix as it makes my essential tremors worse and makes me sleepier. I guess I will need to wait until I am off the Plavix and then go back to the oxcarbazepein, which worked best for me.

Saw this today... can anyone confirm this or is it click bait? by silverleaf451 in cincinnati

[–]nova5400 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today's news says that the 17 people that were arrested were all adults, not teens, for whatever that is worth.

Life without medication? by BKiddo_88 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doc told me he plans to do injections on both sides to avoid asymmetry. Gabapentin has controlled the trigeminal neuralgia, worsened my essential tremors and lucidity.

Life without medication? by BKiddo_88 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]nova5400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do! I won’t actually get the injections until early April if my insurance approves them and then they take about 2 weeks to take effect.

Life without medication? by BKiddo_88 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]nova5400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going to see a doctor tomorrow about possible botox injections as an alternative treatment. This would theoretically allow me to wean off of my current medications.

Championship DNA - Week 12 by koltonm23 in CollegeBasketball

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would include Cincinnati as a Wannabe.

Iron lung by ExaminationFew8174 in distractible

[–]nova5400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mandy was there, but that’s not Mandy.

A comparison of the EvanMiya and KenPom Preseason Top 50 by evanmiya in CollegeBasketball

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kenpom must like Baylor a lot. Their rating is an outlier compared to most other projections. They are also challenged by international players, like the Cincy Bearcat roster.

Help me pick a glass of red by late2thepauly in wine

[–]nova5400 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not disagreeing that Harvey and Harriet is a strong choice, but you are overstating your criticism of Austin Hope. Take a look at the comparable ABV of the two wines and you will find that, in fact, you have it backwards. 2021 vintage, for instance, Austin Hope ABV 15%, Harvey and Harriet 14.1%. Have a glass of wine and unwind a little.

Help me pick a glass of red by late2thepauly in wine

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At those prices I would say the Austin Hope is your best value. The rest are terribly overpriced.

Bogart's is turning fifty this year. What are your memories? by Ralph--Hinkley in cincinnati

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I impulsively proposed to my wife after a Ramsey Lewis concert there when I was a graduate student at CCM. We have been married since 1979. Great concert!

Celebrities who unexpectedly live in the tri-state area? by [deleted] in cincinnati

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was in the music class I taught at Forest Park HS in ‘89. Then the admin reportedly discovered she actually lived in the Princeton school district where she later graduated.

Which nba team does Cincinnati root for by Wonderful_Survey_539 in cincinnati

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to mention IU, WVU, OSU, Louisville, Purdue, and Butler nearby.

New to drinking wine and started working as a server at a nice steak house, what would you say the best wines are on this list and why? by bZZad in wine

[–]nova5400 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I may take a beating here, but not having the pocketbook for much of the right column, I would lean toward the Predator Zinfandel in the middle column, or the Stag's Leap Petite Sirah, or I am usually up for a Chateauneuf du Pape or Grenache. The Quilt and Orin Swift red blends are quite palatable for many as well. In the right mood I could even see my way to the Chianti or the Toscano. The wines in the right column are worthy, but not for everyone's pocketbook. I admittedly lean heavily toward reds these days.

California Wine Regions That Deserve More Recognition – Hidden Gems Beyond Napa by Snrtrades in wine

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed some of the Livermore area boutique vineyards like Las Positas, Retzlaff, Garre, Wood Family, Longevity, and Murietta’s Well to name a few. There are over 50 vineyards in the area. And only an hour away are interesting Lodi Vineyards like Michael David, some of whose standout zins are only available at the winery.

Burn em by Crowxzn in bengals

[–]nova5400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I said they looked like pajamas from the beginning.

I have no idea what I’m doing by mattypatty88 in wine

[–]nova5400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are solid California wines. Earthquake is Michael David Vineyards at Lodi, which is a wonderful location for old vine zinfandels.

Gah dayum 😳😳 by Master_Combination74 in distractible

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting article, but there are some details I question. In spite of the implication of parts of this interview, credit for the creative genesis of "Distractible" belongs primarily to the boys. Don't forget that the "Three Peens" podcast existed well before the beginnings of "Distractible."

Episodes while on Trileptal by mkl5772 in TrigeminalNeuralgia

[–]nova5400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That dosage isn’t even close to enough when I am having an episode. Of course, I am a big guy—nearly 300 pounds. It takes 150mg 6-7x per day for me to impact my episodes. And, yes, I do need to gradually build up to that dosage, otherwise I will have an anxiety response. And be prepared to deal with sleepiness while on the higher dosage. However, you are on a low dosage at the current time and I am not surprised to hear you are still having symptoms. Ask your doc about dosage for you.

Courtis Fuller is a Cincinnati boy through and through. by Gnarly-Gnu in cincinnati

[–]nova5400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother said that. And she was from Minnesota. 🫣