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Old 01-12-23, 10:54 AM
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OMG, almost had a wordle ONE

… this could have been a one. should have been a two. talk about snatching mediocrity from the jaws of victory!

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Got stuck in the snow this morning during my ride. It wasn’t supposed to start until later in the morning, so I figured I would chance riding outside.
Got rained on during my walk. (no Strava)
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Got rained on during my walk.
But I did pick up an apple along the sidewalk.
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Just saw a patient for ongoing chronic abdominal pain and related issues.

The GI docs diagnosed him with celiac disease and told him to go gluten free.

He could not comply with that diet, so the GI docs sent him to a nutritionist.

He now comes back to me, admits he has a "hard time" following gluten free diet and complaining about his ongoing symptoms to me. I did my best to explain to him that there is no treatment other than gluten free diet, but he just does not get it.

Next patient has ongoing back pain. He works as a gravedigger. I tried to explain that he is doing this to himself and he needs to find a better job. He told me that's all he knows.

I can't fix everything. Sigh.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Next patient has ongoing back pain. He works as a gravedigger. I tried to explain that he is doing this to himself and he needs to find a better job. He told me that's all he knows..
I can understand how this could be hard on someone's back.
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He now comes back to me, admits he has a "hard time" following gluten free diet and complaining about his ongoing symptoms to me. I did my best to explain to him that there is no treatment other than gluten free diet, but he just does not get it.
I wish someone would give me a dietary change that would make my issues greatly improve.
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Old 01-12-23, 11:59 AM
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I can't fix everything. Sigh.
“Just give me a pill, doc!”
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I wish someone would give me a dietary change that would make my issues greatly improve.
25mg CBD + 5mg THC + 44ml Jager a couple hours before bedtime.

Thank me in the morning
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Old 01-12-23, 12:36 PM
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25mg CBD + 5mg THC + 44ml Jager a couple hours before bedtime.

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Practicing medicine without a license.

Turn him in to the M.D. police, datlas
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Practicing medicine without a license.

Turn him in to the M.D. police, datlas
Hey, I have a driver's license. And have had bicycle racing licenses in the past.

Besides, no script is necessary for the suggested dietary supplements listed above.
(Well, at least in states that believe in freedom)
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Got stuck in the snow this morning during my ride. It wasn’t supposed to start until later in the morning, so I figured I would chance riding outside.

We got about half an inch when I was out- doesn’t sound like a lot, but it was enough to make the roads pretty slick, especially on skinny tires. I lost the back end a couple of times but did not crash.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
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What about my walk/jog? #1377
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I have an interesting patient....he did some research and is growing his own mushrooms and taking a micro-dose of psilocybin which he thinks has greatly improved his mental health.

I told him I appreciate his honesty, but this stuff is outside my knowledge base.

Maybe Velo Vol should give it a try?
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Old 01-12-23, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Just saw a patient for ongoing chronic abdominal pain and related issues.

The GI docs diagnosed him with celiac disease and told him to go gluten free.

He could not comply with that diet, so the GI docs sent him to a nutritionist.

He now comes back to me, admits he has a "hard time" following gluten free diet and complaining about his ongoing symptoms to me. I did my best to explain to him that there is no treatment other than gluten free diet, but he just does not get it.

Next patient has ongoing back pain. He works as a gravedigger. I tried to explain that he is doing this to himself and he needs to find a better job. He told me that's all he knows.

I can't fix everything. Sigh.
My wife hasn’t been formally diagnosed with celiac, but around March of this past year started having real bad digestive issues and discomfort. She started eliminating things from her diet and was able to narrow it down to gluten that was causing her issues.

She can handle small amounts (like what would be in a sour beer) but can’t do bread, soy sauce, pasta etc. we’ve gotten used to it. Most of the food I eat is GF now as well and it’s not particularly hard IMO if you don’t eat **** food to start with. Red Lentil pasta, chicken bread (loaf of bread made from ground chicken, baking powder, baking soda and eggs) lots of vegetables and lean meat. I can’t tell the difference between the GF christmas cookies and regular that she made.

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Originally Posted by datlas
Just saw a patient for ongoing chronic abdominal pain and related issues.

The GI docs diagnosed him with celiac disease and told him to go gluten free.

He could not comply with that diet, so the GI docs sent him to a nutritionist.

He now comes back to me, admits he has a "hard time" following gluten free diet and complaining about his ongoing symptoms to me. I did my best to explain to him that there is no treatment other than gluten free diet, but he just does not get it.

Next patient has ongoing back pain. He works as a gravedigger. I tried to explain that he is doing this to himself and he needs to find a better job. He told me that's all he knows.

I can't fix everything. Sigh.
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I did the first stage of Tour de Zwift last night. First time on the Canyon with the new "training wheel" after re-cabling last week. Now I feel really stupid, because the shifting was crisp and instant, with no adjustment at all when switching from the 'outdoor' wheel. I'm such a dumbass. I thought the slow drop to smaller cogs was an adjustment issue between the two wheels. You know, small differences in the spacing? Nope. I'm just stupid. Next time, I'll change cables at 4000 miles (real or virtual) regardless.
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My retired pilot friend wants to do a 5 day ride along the gravel trail from Pittsburgh to DC later this year. He suggested the CX bike would be perfect for the trip.

I told him I would consider it.

Advice??
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Originally Posted by datlas

Maybe Velo Vol should give it a try?
I've had mushrooms grown in the grocery store and they didn't seem to help.
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No.
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Originally Posted by datlas
My retired pilot friend wants to do a 5 day ride along the gravel trail from Pittsburgh to DC later this year. He suggested the CX bike would be perfect for the trip.

I told him I would consider it.

Advice??
Hotels every night? Even with that I'd probably want to do it in 7 days, because I like to take it easy - 6 days riding with one day off somewhere in the middle.

Here's one 6-day plan:

https://ridewithgps.com/events/13853...p-c-o-canal-to

#1 advice: do a few overnights with your intended setup (including everything you want to pack) before embarking on the adventure.
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Hotels every night? Even with that I'd probably want to do it in 7 days, because I like to take it easy - 6 days riding with one day off somewhere in the middle.

Here's one 6-day plan:

https://ridewithgps.com/events/13853...p-c-o-canal-to

#1 advice: do a few overnights with your intended setup (including everything you want to pack) before embarking on the adventure.
Probably hotels. I would like to think that we could do it in 4-5 days but maybe stretch it out since I am used to measuring my miles on a road bike and not with gravel.

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What about my walk/jog? #1377
Did you eat the apple?
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My retired pilot friend wants to do a 5 day ride along the gravel trail from Pittsburgh to DC later this year. He suggested the CX bike would be perfect for the trip.

I told him I would consider it.

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Do it.
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Originally Posted by datlas
My retired pilot friend wants to do a 5 day ride along the gravel trail from Pittsburgh to DC later this year. He suggested the CX bike would be perfect for the trip.

I told him I would consider it.

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Do it. One of my staff did it last year and loved it
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Last night, I registered for the Belgian Waffle Ride (70+ mi "wafer" version) in San Marcos, CA on April 16th. This will be a MUCH bigger effort than I've made since I returned to riding 3 years ago, and I expect to be going into it not nearly as prepared as I should be. While it is technically a race, my only goal is to finish.

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