Muscle Tightness

I’m switching to Strattera due to excessive muscle tightness from Adderall XR, I’m wondering if the muscle tightness from Strattera is more “manageable” than Adderall XR muscle tightness? I’m just collecting anecdotal information so plz share your experience if you’ve used both.

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 11 days ago

10 vs 15? - Noticeable Difference

For those who take lithium orotate, what makes you take 15mg vs 10mg?

I’ve been on 15mg for about 2 weeks, but honestly haven’t noticed much of a difference from 10mg, so I’m wondering if I should just go back down.

I’m also stopping Adderall/stimulants for at least a few months because the muscle tension seems to be aggravating my vertigo. Since stimulants can affect mood pretty significantly, I’m not sure I’ve been able to properly gauge 10mg vs 15mg while taking Adderall.

Now that I’m off stimulants, I’m thinking of going back to 10mg and seeing how my mood is. Anyone tried both doses and noticed a meaningful difference?

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 1 month ago

MS Accountancy: Baruch vs Rutgers Newark for CPA Prep

Hi all,

I’m deciding between Baruch Zicklin’s MS Accountancy and Rutgers Newark’s Master of Accountancy in Accounting and Analytics.

My main question is which program is better for CPA preparation and building a strong accounting foundation. From looking at the course descriptions, Baruch seems to have a more traditional and in-depth accounting curriculum, especially for CPA material like intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, audit, and tax. But I’ve also heard Baruch can be much more academically challenging than Rutgers.

I had a few questions:

  1. For current/former Baruch MS Accountancy students: how strong was the program for CPA prep? Also, are classes mostly in person, or is there a real mix of online/hybrid/in-person? From CUNYfirst Class Search, it looks like there may be a mixture.
  2. For current/former Rutgers Newark MAcc students: how was the quality of the curriculum? Did you feel prepared for the CPA and accounting roles?
  3. For anyone familiar with both: which program would you choose for someone trying to transition into accounting/public accounting?

Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you.

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 3 months ago

Laser Tracking Exercises

Has anyone found success from laser tracking propeoception exercises or Vestibular Ocular Reflex (Gaze Stabilization) exercises?

If so how long did it take?

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 3 months ago

RBA Masters of Accontancy Calculus & Statistics Proficiency Tests (Admission Requirement)

Hey everyone, I was recently accepted into a Rutgers Business School master’s program and need to complete the Calculus and Statistics proficiency tests (admission requirement listed on admission letter)

Has anyone taken them? About how many questions were there, what was the time limit, and did you need to download any software? Also, does the test lock your browser or screen?

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 4 months ago

Can I Meet an Online Buyer at the Jersey City Police Department?

Does anyone know if the Jersey City Police Department allows people to meet there for online marketplace transactions? I’m selling my laptop and would prefer to meet the buyer at the police station for safety.

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 4 months ago

Can I Meet an Online Buyer at the Hoboken Police Department?

Does anyone know if the Hoboken Police Department allows people to meet there for online marketplace transactions? I’m selling my laptop and would prefer to meet the buyer at the police station for safety.

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 4 months ago

120 BPM the Minimum Speed for VOR/Gaze Stabilization Exercises?

I’m trying to verify something about VOR (vestibulo-ocular reflex) and gaze stabilization exercises.

I’ve read that you should perform them at a minimum of 120 BPM on a metronome because that’s supposedly the lowest speed that effectively stimulates the vestibular system.

Is there any research, clinical guidance, or input from vestibular therapists that supports or refutes this claim?

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 4 months ago

Is cannabis counterproductive during vestibular rehab?

I’m curious whether using cannabis is counterproductive while doing vestibular rehabilitation.

I’m currently doing exercises such as balance training and gaze stabilization, and I’m wondering if cannabis could interfere with the brain’s ability to adapt and compensate during the rehab process.

Has anyone discussed this with their vestibular therapist or doctor, or noticed any difference in their progress when using cannabis versus abstaining?

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 4 months ago

Muscle guarding relief / chronic right shoulder/upper muscles?

Is it possible to get relief from chronic tightness in the shoulder upper back from BPC? My upper traps are constantly over active and my lower mid traps are under active. I’m doing rehab/PT to strengthen them along with my rhomboids etc… wondering if BPC could help and loosen my over compensating upper traps

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 4 months ago

Looking Down?

Will I ever be able to look down again? I was learning guitar but I had to stop due to this. Was wondering if anyone successfully strengthened their neck/body to the point where they could look down again without feeling dizzy or instigating that heavy dull feeling on your head.

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 5 months ago

How long before PT works?

Hello all,

My dizziness does not appear to be related to any major cervical misalignment. It seems more likely to be related to issues such as impaired neuromuscular control, tight neck/shoulder muscles, posture, and altered cervical proprioception/sensorimotor function.

I recently started doing:
- VOR/gaze stabilization exercises
- laser-guided cervical proprioception tracking exercises

I was curious how long it took others to start noticing improvement from PT and vestibular/cervical rehab. I know everyone responds differently, but I’d love to hear:
- how long it took before you noticed progress
- whether improvement was gradual or more sudden

Thank you!

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 5 months ago

200mg SR + Adderall XR 15mg at the same time?

Hi there I just went down from 300 XL to 200mg SR (100 mg twice a day). I'm finding that I'm having insomnia with the second dose.

Is it okay to take both SR doses at the same time + my adderall XR 15mg?

I'm thinking maybe I need to lower my Adderall dose?

I was having slight memory loss, mild derealization (like I was too chill), and also mild apathy (loss of motivation).

Do you think it makes sense to go on 150 XL or can i take the 200mg SR along with my adderall all at once?

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 5 months ago

I’ve been taking 300 mg XL of Wellbutrin XL for about three months. While it has helped me significantly with emotional regulation, which has been a lifelong challenge, I have started noticing some side effects, including memory issues, apathy, and mild dissociation.

For those who have reduced their dose from 300 mg XL to 150 mg XL, did you still experience the same emotional regulation benefits?

I’m having trouble remembering how I felt at 150 mg. I think it helped, but I’m not completely sure how effective it was compared to my current dose.

I’m also wondering if switching to bupropion SR at 200 mg might be a good middle ground, so I can stay below 300 mg but still get more benefit than 150 mg.

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 5 months ago

I’m starting Strattera next week and planning to begin at 25 mg to see how I tolerate it over the first month. I’ve read that Wellbutrin can increase the effects of Strattera, so I’m trying to be mindful of that. For those who’ve been on both, did you lower your Wellbutrin when starting Strattera, or keep it the same?

Longer term, I’m wondering if it’s possible to taper off Wellbutrin as I gradually increase the Strattera dose. I know they overlap a bit in how they work, but I’m not sure how interchangeable they actually are in practice.

I’ve also seen that Strattera was originally studied as an antidepressant. For those with experience, do you feel its antidepressant or anti-anxiety effects are strong enough to replace Wellbutrin over time?

I’m currently on 300 mg Wellbutrin XL

TL;DR: Starting Strattera 25 mg while on 300 mg Wellbutrin—should I lower my Wellbutrin, and is it possible to taper off it over time if Strattera works?

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 6 months ago

Hi all — is anyone incorporating vestibular or balance exercises into their PT routine? If so, which ones have you found helpful?

I’ve noticed that strengthening my deep neck flexors significantly improves my symptoms, and I suspect that releasing tight trapezius muscles (e.g., through massage) may also help, since muscle tension seems to be a contributing factor.

Given that my dizziness appears to be more muscle related, I’m unsure how beneficial vestibular or balance focused exercises would be in my case.

Thank you!

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 6 months ago

Recently I’ve been finding great success in supine chin tucks to help treat my cervicogenic dizziness.

I was wondering if anyone with more experience could provide advice on how to perform chin tucks better so they’re effectively targeting the deep neck flexors and not the SCM or suprahyoid muscles?

Thank you!

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u/DoctorGigglesss — 6 months ago