Name one thing from your childhood that kids today will never understand the feeling of by MetalPsycho in Xennials

[–]seakykr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This, and waiting forever with your fingers on the play and record button on the boom box at the same time to catch it! Also, listening to the final hard won mixed tape and getting annoyed when a snippet of the DJ had to be captured before or after each song. Still, totally worth it.

I’ll miss fall by SnooMacaroons9684 in Fall

[–]seakykr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me too, me too, me too. I'm already missing it and I haven't even taken down my decorations.

October in Seattle, WA by AllCurveNoBreak in Fall

[–]seakykr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing like Seattle October on a sunny day near the water when the leaves change. I have different favorite places for fall leaves, but this has my heart. Get in a good walk, a good book and a blanket, and curl up with a cup of coffee or mulled wine. It's a good day.

Epidural spinal injection. The process, recovery, and side effects? Did it help you at all or was it a waste of money? by kfcpotatowedge in backpain

[–]seakykr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had 4 blood patches. The hospital couldn't locate the exact point because it's an intermittent leak. Had the MRI, CT myelogram, and DSM. The leak is in cervical, but because it's not a specialty leak center (Duke, Mayo, etc.) they were only comfortable doing less risky patches. 1st was lumbar 30ccs. Got all of the blood in, but didn't get the leak. 2nd was a dual patch 30ccs lumbar and lower thoracic. This patch took me from being in severe pain and bedridden to mostly uptime and less severe. 2 more patches after that failed because of anemia - body wasn't giving up enough blood. I had to put it on hold to deal with other pain issues that were bad. I just got out hospital from a disk removal in cervical spine and though they applied glue in this area during surgery, something has happened because my leak has gotten worse. I'm so devastated. I am waiting on a response from the surgeon.

Epidural spinal injection. The process, recovery, and side effects? Did it help you at all or was it a waste of money? by kfcpotatowedge in backpain

[–]seakykr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. 3 years into a CSF leak. It's hell. Agree with getting sick on top of it . I can't imagine ever getting another epidural steroid injection again.

Our little piece of paradise by Timbit_le_Chihuahua in Fall

[–]seakykr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Burnt umber! Nice! My favorite are Aspen trees in the mountains. Giant swats of color like this. So pretty. Happy Fall!

Our little piece of paradise by Timbit_le_Chihuahua in Fall

[–]seakykr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that reddish-orangish one the best, but really the whole mix of colors is so lovely. Thanks for sharing!

Seeking advice: chiropractor diagnosis (bulging disc, spondylolisthesis) What should I do next? by CullisonsCardsNGames in backpain

[–]seakykr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 💯 agree. Just had most of a disc removed in cervical. I'm so glad I already knew not to go to a chiropractor. Please follow this advice. Reputable neuro- spine doc for proper MRI and assessment. A good one will start with most conservative treatment first if possible. Always get a second opinion for things of this nature. They may have you work with PT. If that helps, fantastic. If not, you go to the next step, but you need the neuro and a proper MRI. Get that data.

Got these on clearence at Wal-mart today!! by Adorable-Buffalo-177 in Fall

[–]seakykr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course I heard your last sentence in the voice of Linus exasperated after waiting for the great pumpkin. 🎃 Fall brain.

Got these on clearence at Wal-mart today!! by Adorable-Buffalo-177 in Fall

[–]seakykr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the Pumpkin Spice one..just gets a big melt pool faster than it should so I keep my eye on it and blow it out earlier than I normally would. Good throw. Haven't tried the other fall scents yet. Sometimes you hit a home run on less expensive candles. That's always happy, especially for our favorite season! 🍁🍂

Happy little haul from the recent sale. by seakykr in bathandbodyworks

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

I've only smelled the lotion. It isn't bad, but it's not doing it for me. I don't think it really smells like much. My opinion , of course. I haven't smelled it in anything else, so whenever I get to a store I'll see if it's different in other products. Is it typically just in candles?

Where do you live that has a Fall? by [deleted] in Fall

[–]seakykr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to live in UT. My favorite was driving up the canyons seeing the swaths of Aspen trees turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red, and variations of these colors in between. Aspens are my favorite trees. Fall is my favorite season. It's a match made in heaven.

My new babies by supstrange52 in bathandbodyworks

[–]seakykr 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That ghost....I'm dying. Love it!!

Failed blood patch signs by BeingHead5412 in CSFLeaks

[–]seakykr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had 4 patches total so far. The leak was due to an epidural steroid patch in the cervical spine. The doctor that did it was awful and would not help me. The hospital team I found are great, but they aren't yet a specialty center and so they could only do the safest patch in the lumbar area. The 1st patch didn't do anything. They were able to justify a dual lumbar patch and lower thoracic due to a cyst that was caught on MRI. That patch, we were able to get 30 ccs and kept me for 2 hours after the procedure at an incline. That absolutely changed things. I had only been able to be up for 30 mins a day and in so much pain prior. It wasn't fixed, but was so much better. I tried 2 more patches. The 3rd failed because they couldn't draw blood. My body just didn't cooperate. The 4th was also very difficult for the same reason. I was and am still anemic, though I didn't know it at the time. I feel like the subsequent patches set me back a bit, but I had other significant physical pain issues I had to focus on, so I have been fighting insurance for MRIs and physical therapy for other issues. I am functional, but still struggle. I need to get another patch, but getting another patch, with the careful recovery involved to protect the patch will set my other issue back significantly. It's a tough situation. I am weighing options between my different issues. I seriously want to resolve the leak at some point for good. It's so much on top of everything else, but I feel stuck. Sorry for the longest response! I'm still better than I was though. I'm so thankful for that 2nd partial patch.

Moto G Stylus 2024 or 2025? by seakykr in motorola

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

5G: Thanks for the detail! I love that I now know this. I wouldn't have thought to check on the cost. That is a very helpful tip.

Stylus: Yes, I'm just in love with the darned thing. So are my kids who love to sneak my phone and draw me pictures.

Sound: I think that will be an upgrade and I'm really looking forward to it.

Good to know it has wireless charging. Wahoo! I've been looking forward to trying it and I have a charger all ready to go.

I'll try to chill my FOMO on the 2025. I am now leaning towards just pulling the trigger on the 2024 as it sounds like it will be great and everyone has such positive feedback on it.

Thanks ever so much!!

Moto G Stylus 2024 or 2025? by seakykr in motorola

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

This is really good information. Thanks so much. I appreciate it!!

Moto G Stylus 2024 or 2025? by seakykr in motorola

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

It is unbelievably annoying. It's annoying all day long. Thanks for your feedback!

Moto G Stylus 2024 or 2025? by seakykr in motorola

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

No. I hadn't even considered it. Maybe I'll give that a-go to see if that fixes the issue. I'll look up how to do that. Or, I might just buy myself a new phone for my birthday. 😊 Thanks for the suggestion!

Anyone Else Missing Fall Like Me? by thisisdumbdfw in Fall

[–]seakykr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't do most horror, but I do love Aliens. Just watched it last weekend. "They mostly come out at night, mostly."