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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The heat island effect will continue to ravage Phoenix as there's no end in sight to the urban sprawl. It's a tragic state of affairs. The lifestyle Americans expect is not sustainable, especially in a desert, yet nobody seems willing to make a change.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Having a label for your condition is a gratifying and important step, congratulations on finally figuring that out. Once I had a label for the source of my pain and problems, I felt I crossed a mental threshold where I could put it in a box and contain it. It was no longer an overwhelming question mark floating around. I hope this is a first step in many more improvements for you!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are programs such as CreamInstaller that can be used for DLCs.

Personally, I always buy the base games, especially for more independent studios such as Paradox. But the combined DLC costs are unbelievable.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just to be clear, it's the HQ for the southern region's Russian ministry of defense. Not the entire thing

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Ablations are definitely not a cure all, but they help break the pain cycle. Before I had my ablations, my pain would persist even when resting, eg lying down - now my muscles are actually able to catch a break.

If you're in the US, you'll probably undergo trial shots first, where they inject you with lidocaine or some other painkiller. You'll be able to tell right away if it helps. I hope you have the opportunity to give that a try!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Tiring is a great word for it. Fighting for people to listen takes so much emotional capital, it's so sad that it has to be that way. But once you find a good specialist, it will all be worth it!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Definitely look for other doctors! I went to a rheumatologist and they ran blood tests, found nothing, and said I had fibromyalgia. I was not amused. There are actual doctors who study pain, see if you can find one!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's crazy :(. Have they thought about trying ablations? I've had great success with them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

It was such a relief to know it was all "real." I must have been one of the happiest people to be told they had arthritis

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you! I appreciate all the kind messages you leave on this forum

 

After having chronic pain for numerous years, I finally found a doctor who believed that a healthy 20-something could have chronic pain. Two MRIs later, arthritis was found in my spine (C3-C5, L3-L5). Since then, I've been put on pain medication and undergone radio frequency ablations.

I've never met anyone else with arthritis in their spine. If you're out there, please chime in!