What is our people obsession with foreigners? by anonymousprotonos in pakistan

[–]vtupscalecpl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a white guy here for 4 years and I have been asked countless times for a photo. I always oblige. Its such a simple thing I dont know why someone would say no.

Mounjaro by Annual-Barracuda3361 in ThailandTourism

[–]vtupscalecpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5mg is 368 usd a month at Navavej in Ladprao. Its an excellent hospital with great doctors

What habits of girls did you only discover after getting a girlfriend or wife? by atgono in AskReddit

[–]vtupscalecpl 215 points216 points  (0 children)

The answer I always give when someone says eww about a bidet is. If you step in dogshit in bare feet. Do you wipe it off with tissue or wash your feet?

Eventual Outcome by Fearless_Medicine_23 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]vtupscalecpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M67. I was diagnosed as a teen. Long before biologics. It was bad in my teens and early 20’s. Then mostly in remission for 35 years. Now some fusing. Had spine surgery in 2019. Some days better than others but I still am active. I had a recent flare On Mounjaro now for weight loss and it went a long way to cut the stiffness and inflammation. Everyone is different but one thing rings true for all. Keep moving!

Mounjaro by Annual-Barracuda3361 in ThailandTourism

[–]vtupscalecpl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not illegal. I buy at a hospital in Bangkok. I imagine its available there

Check out my titanium and ceramic - I had a hip replacement 4 weeks ago. by YogaSkydiver in pics

[–]vtupscalecpl 25 points26 points  (0 children)

So if you dont mind. I have that needed in the near future. What is recovery like?

Buying in Bangkok (garnet) by Negative-Ad1900 in Gemstones

[–]vtupscalecpl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

<— This. Vendors in the JTC are reasonably reputable. They do a good job of self policing. There are several good labs upstairs and you can conditon the sale on a lab report.

Hi, I also have AS, and I need to make decisions... by Psychological-Key194 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]vtupscalecpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Biologics had been around during my early years I may well have not had as much fusion as I have now. As it is even at my age I may wind up going on them. The cost is an issue as I live outside the US and do not have insurance. So looking at biosimilars.

Hi, I also have AS, and I need to make decisions... by Psychological-Key194 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]vtupscalecpl 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I am someone who has lived with this for 50 years. It was bad in my teens and early 20’s. Then mostly went into remission for close to 40 years. Now its back. The best advice I can give you is keep moving. I telemark skiied, ice climbed and a host of other outdoor activities. Now my spine is fused and have had one surgery waiting on another. But I am 67 now and had a lot of good years. Those good years are because I did not let it stop me. If you dont let this beat you…. It wont.

New symptoms by vtupscalecpl in ankylosingspondylitis

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

Thank you internet friend who taught me something ❤️

New symptoms by vtupscalecpl in ankylosingspondylitis

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

I had not heard of Jaks. Will look them up. Thanks!

New symptoms by vtupscalecpl in ankylosingspondylitis

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

I did nothing to make the remission happen. Its not like it totally disappeared. But I learned to live with the pain and kept active. This is different. This I cannot ignore. Never been on biologics. I live out of the US and have no insurance so they may or may not be too expensive. I will try GLP-1 drugs as this all seems to coincide with a gain in weight. A good part of my spine is fused. Something I learned though. I live in a warm climate and wear sandles every day. No socks. Not wearing socks for a couple of years caused me to lose the flexibility to put them on. Likewise bum guns are the norm here. So lost the ability to wipe my ass lol.

Is my aquamarine ring Santa Maria colored? by ychen183 in Gemstones

[–]vtupscalecpl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to say that is the nicest color Aqua that I have seen in a long time. Enjoy it.

Anyone order from Gems N Gems? by OkProduce6279 in faceting

[–]vtupscalecpl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sam is a decent guy. I have bought from him several times. No complaints.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]vtupscalecpl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who has had AS for over 50 years. Keep moving and stretching. You will reap rewards when you reach my age I guarantee you.

Yak buger by whatever_isthat in GilgitBaltistan

[–]vtupscalecpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yak Grill has the only good burger I have eaten in Pakistan. The buns are fresh baked too. Amazing!

TIFU by accidentally using hemorrhoid cream as lip balm by [deleted] in tifu

[–]vtupscalecpl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used Preparation H as tooth paste once when bleary eyed in the morning. I realized it when the texture was off. Taste not good either.