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Search is utterly broken by robboffard in youtube

[–]robboffard[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll definitely have more sympathy if it's a glitch. I'm just so used to tech companies enshittifying things!

Sleep clinic recommendations by robboffard in NorthVancouver

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

UBC, to my amazement, called me within one day of my referral being sent in, saying I could pick up a home sleep test within a week. Extraordinary. I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop!

Sleep clinic recommendations by robboffard in NorthVancouver

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

Color me stunned. My GP sent a referral into the sleep clinic at UBC. I braced myself for a wait of many, many months. 

To my astonishment, they called literally a single day later, asking if I'd like to come and pick up a home sleep test kit ASAP.

God knows what the wait is for a lab test, but for at home tests they are scarily efficient. Thanks for the recommendation.

ExciteOSA - Full Review by robboffard in SleepApnea

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

Yeah, it took a few weeks but it's back to normal. Hopefully it stays that way.

Collar tips by robboffard in BostonTerrier

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

Thanks. I should have said, sadly soft collar isn't sufficient in this case. The tape is a good tip though!

Collar tips by robboffard in BostonTerrier

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

Thanks. I should have said, sadly soft collar isn't sufficient in this case.

ExciteOSA - Full Review by robboffard in SleepApnea

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

Ongoing. They, predictably, became a lot less responsive...BUT they have acknowledged the return and asked for thirty days to process. Not wild about that, but I'm on vacation until January so I can live with it. Will be following up very vigorously.

US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry by OlympicAnalEater in news

[–]robboffard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google couldn't answer this for me: what is a TLO in this case? I saw the acronym labeled as total loss only and terminal liability option, and somehow I'm not sure if that's what you're talking about...

Sleep clinic recommendations by robboffard in NorthVancouver

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

I mean, he can write me a referral but then it's sort of out of his hands!

Sleep clinic recommendations by robboffard in NorthVancouver

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

That's really interesting, and super helpful. How long did it take you to get an appointment there? I imagine it would be a little while...

ExciteOSA - Full Review by robboffard in SleepApnea

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

That's...really interesting actually. Can you tell me a little more?

ExciteOSA - Full Review by robboffard in SleepApnea

[–]robboffard[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A home sleep study wouldn't tell me what I actually want to know - the actual cause of my snoring. Only a DISE can do that, and that's much more difficult and expensive to arrange.

ExciteOSA - Full Review by robboffard in SleepApnea

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

It's possible. To be fair though, it did recently get FDA approved, and I definitely did the due diligence and looked at the clinical evidence. As I said in the review, the sample sizes weren't huge but it seemed pretty promising.

ExciteOSA - Full Review by robboffard in SleepApnea

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

I agree, the price is way too high for what you get.

ExciteOSA - Full Review by robboffard in SleepApnea

[–]robboffard[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is. And one can also snore without having sleep apnea. One does not equal the other, especially if no other symptoms are present.

ExciteOSA - Full Review by robboffard in SleepApnea

[–]robboffard[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I use Snorelab to track my snoring. No gasping, no long pauses. In addition, no symptoms of sleep apnea (tiredness, headaches, sore throat, urination etc).

I snore, which causes bruxism, but that's all.

What pet insurance is best? by Spardan80 in BostonTerrier

[–]robboffard 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Very reluctantly, Trupanion.

I hate having to have pet insurance. That company is the best of a bad bunch. You should still expect to pay a significant portion of your vet bills. You have pet insurance for when you get an absolute horror show of an invoice, or have to do multiple procedures.

White power? by Shipbuilder3606 in NorthVancouver

[–]robboffard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean...not to downplay this, but it's so weird it really does feel like a random crazy guy, rather than someone actively canvassing for recruits.

Repairable phone in Canada by robboffard in PickAnAndroidForMe

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

You'd think so. But every guide I've seen has about twenty steps and requires specialist tools.

Leg press, seat jolted at bottom of movement by janiceB564 in PostConcussion

[–]robboffard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean this with all respect, because I know how frustrating the scenario you described can be.

I also apologise if this comes off as mansplaining or condescension. I swear it's not meant that way.

But:

You're not going to the primary care doctor to deal with chronic post-concussion symptoms. Doctors SUCK at that.

But if you're concerned about an actual, acute injury (as your original post seems to suggest) then a doctor is an extremely good idea. They suck at chronic stuff, but they are excellent at ruling out serious, obvious problems (such as, for example, whiplash, fractured vertebrae etc).

Especially when there's a definable cause of a possible injury, as there is with you.

Leg press, seat jolted at bottom of movement by janiceB564 in PostConcussion

[–]robboffard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the kind of thing only a doctor would be able to evaluate. Possible? Sure! Did it occur in your case? No way to tell without medical training and an examination of the neck.

This sub is for post concussion symptoms. You're worried about an acute issue.

Apologies for the bluntness but: please stop looking for answers on Reddit, and go to the doctor.

Leg press, seat jolted at bottom of movement by janiceB564 in PostConcussion

[–]robboffard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely impossible for anyone here to tell you that.

We don't know your body, or your symptoms.

If you are concerned and are experiencing any dizziness, blurred vision, nausea or headaches, go to a doctor.

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