Modding on the Spectrum

[quote=Selene310187 post_id=3258 time=1763063267 user_id=2]
The move will take place on 24 November...[/quote]

I was going to recommend a revival of hanging tapestries in the bedroom... Nice, thick, woolen, sound absorbing tapestries... But modern sound proofing could work as well ;-) Best of luck on the move Selene. Fingers crossed

Best of luck to you and your moving to a new appartment Selene! I found a youtube video about soundprofing a room, here is the link in case it might help https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h_oIgdWjqmE

The move will take place on 24 November. Unfortunately, the new flat also has thin walls, which I only noticed after the viewing (the neighbour above me was not at home at the time). I hope the acoustics will be better once all the furniture is in. I've already looked into soundproofing options and came across [url=https://food52.com/story/25038-home-soundproofing-hacks]this article[/url].

Happy halloween! :sn-27: :sn-2:

Happy Halloween! 🎃 🦇 👻

That's great on both accounts. Congrats on the new apartment. This is a great time to rethink your furniture. I'm liking the new chair and footrest I bought. Time will tell if it helps. It is better, I can feel that already.

I have a few war stories about doctors to share. But you reminded me of when i injured my back. I was 'funneled' to an osteopath by my insurance company. They told me they were going to open me up, insert a brace and screw it to my spine... only for 6 month s or so, and then we'll send you to rehab to learn to walk again... yada yada. I checked myself out immediately, and went to see my chiropractor, who said he wouldn't treat me until the swelling was down and sent me to an acupuncture specialist...

Within three days all the pain was gone, and I had full range of motion again. Not only that, the 'blind' acupuncture doctor, found a ruptured disk even the MRIs missed.

Skill trumps tech every time

[quote=Avrie post_id=3197 time=1760278964 user_id=60]Hi all, I'm back. It was a nice trip to visit friends and family back east... Oh, and my brother got married :sn-2:[/quote]
I'm glad to hear that you had a nice trip.

That's wonderful! I wish your brother and his wife all the best for their future.


[quote=Avrie post_id=3197 time=1760278964 user_id=60]It did bring to light an issue I've been having with my ankle swelling. I spend way too much time at my desk, and I've suspected my gaming chair was the issue. I'm sure of it now. I ordered a new executive high back chair from Wayfair, along with an adjustable height footrest with massage. They should be here Tuesday. I'm ready to junk this chair. I can already feel the swelling beginning again, and I've only been home a day.
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That reminds me that I should replace my ancient desk chair sometime. But other things are more important at the moment. I'll probably tackle this after I move into my new place.


I have now visited the doctor I usually go to (the other one was a doctor at the hospital). He diagnosed me with bursitis and calcium deposits in my shoulder. We agreed that we would first treat the shoulder with anti-inflammatory painkillers. The acute pain phase is now behind me. Overall, I can move my shoulder and arm normally again.

Tomorrow, I will receive the key to my new flat! I am really looking forward to it. :sn-13:

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Sorry about the arm Selene. Hopefully a little rest and maybe a cold pack for a bit to reduce the swelling.

Hi all, I'm back. It was a nice trip to visit friends and family back east... Oh, and my brother got married :sn-2:

It did bring to light an issue I've been having with my ankle swelling. I spend way too much time at my desk, and I've suspected my gaming chair was the issue. I'm sure of it now. I ordered a new executive high back chair from Wayfair, along with an adjustable height footrest with massage. They should be here Tuesday. I'm ready to junk this chair. I can already feel the swelling beginning again, and I've only been home a day.

Sorry about you pain Selene! Give that arm a deserved long rest and that exercise which caused you pain might be a good thing to avoid in the nearest future. If you have anyone around who can lend you a hand with packing, now is a good time to ask them, I hope you get better soon and wish you a quick recovery!

Welcome back, Avrie! I hope you enjoyed your vacation. :sn-2:


I packed boxes again this Saturday. But this time I couldn't get as much done as I wanted to because the swelling in my arm limited me. I think the swelling was caused by overexertion during rehab exercises. There was an exercise where I had to hold one arm up while holding a resistance band and pulling the band down with the other arm. Yesterday, the pain was so extreme that I finally went to the doctor. He prescribed me a stronger painkiller and told me to cool my arm. At the moment, the pain is bearable. I have to be careful not to make any sudden movements. I hope I'll be fit enough again next weekend.

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