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"Why on earth do I need to be sicker to be helped?"

Ow, well put. Sometimes I wonder if my GP will ever review my case notes that show the time she said I had nothing to worry about overlaps with another specialist noting that [incredibly obvious symptoms of malnourishment] were occuring. (She won't.)

Used if I am [temporarily or permanently] considered unable to make my own decisions. Health care refusals are almost universally respected, and "um, no, don't take me to thinly-veiled conversion therapy [etc]" would be wise of me.

The classic "women plus [implied to be AFAB] notwomen I guess" framing, but useful and educational regardless

The place for hearing aid DIY fitting. I've since opted to stick to my biologically lousy ears, but it was useful at the time.

Notes:

• Of course all the software is windows only and passed around under the table
• Many HAs have a hardware dongle requirement for reprogramming, which can be sourced reasonably easily secondhand
  • If I've inspired a friend, I do have a spare noahlink wireless going unused, absolutely send me an email...
• Your audiologist will know someone meddled with it if you do
• The theory behind fitting a hearing aid is daunting if you don't have a known-good (hell, known-okay) reference point, but it can be done
• The state of the HA industry is rage inducing enshittified disability tax hell, and only getting worse
• Ears are hard, man.

Ninety-five percent of people living there who are HIV positive know their status.

Ninety-five percent of HIV-positive people are taking medication that lowers the amount of the virus in their body.

And 95% of people on HIV medication have a viral load so low, they're considered virally suppressed. This means they have an almost zero risk of passing HIV on to their partners.

Australian 'acceptable intake' (for median population) guidelines

Recommended by a friend (the muscle group to focus on, not the site or diagnosis it's aimed at)

Contains mid-surgery pictures (page 2 only). Aaaa.

In all three cases we found that the nerve could be stabilized by the examiner’s hand by compression on the medial head of the triceps and lateral displacement. If this was done with the elbow extended, the nerve was stable in its proper position and flexion could then be done without any discomfort. On these grounds we developed a clinical test that we believe to be diagnostic for the situation: The examiner’s fingers and palm are positioned just proximally to the lateral and the thumb about five centimeters proximally to the medial humeral epicondyle. With the patient’s elbow in extension the ulnar nerve is pressed by the thumb to the medial head of the triceps and both pushed laterally while the lesser fingers apply counterpressure. The nerve is thus stabilized behind the medial epicondyle. Continuous flexion – extension of the elbow then performed should not elicit the symptoms as expected by the patient.

If the injury involves abnormal sensation but no loss of motor function, and if normal sensation returns within a few hours, then the damage is likely mild and will heal without medical intervention. Avoid additional compression of the entire affected area until the nerves are completely healed. Most people completely recover from mild nerve injuries within 6-8 weeks. Keep in mind that symptoms may dissipate before the nerve itself is completely healed.

Some interesting thoughts on floorsitting and staying in motion, and a lot less feet-centric than the title suggests.