Found a grand prix with a 3.8L v6 engine and its only got 84,000 miles. Its a clean car thats only been in a minor accident and based on the photos i dont see any damage. The interior looks really nice also. The price is about $5,500, but in todays car market it seems even the 20 year old cars are 5k.
Since it has the v6 engine, will this be a pretty reliable car? Is it worth getting?
So...i work from home full time. I dont really drive a lot besides some errands in town or doctor appointments (also in town). If i do go further, its usually only like 30 miles max most times.
My current car is basically dead at this point. Its been hanging on for dear life recently. I figured id start looking with the intention of finding a honda or toyota/scion. I didnt care if it was old, i just knew itd last me. I also looked at mazda and subaru, but i wasnt sure if the older versions are reliable or if its just the newer ones.
Every time i see hondas/toyotas online, they sell instantly. Theres always someone ahead of me who gets them. Im starting to lose hope after a month or two of this happening. I was wondering if i should trt looking at other cars besides honda, toyota, mazda, and subaru. I know they wont be as reliable, but im getting kinda desperate. Also as i mentioned...i dont drive much so idk if getting a different car than those 4 would matter??
Im trying to find something under $5,000 as well (hard to find these days). I just cant afford more than that and dont want to deal with financing bc of the interest rates these days. Id be borrowing money from family to pay in cash.
Any suggestions for good, affordable used cars i can look into?
The other day i found out im just barely into the threshold for prediabetes (5.8). My doctor read my results and messaged to avoid high carb and high sugar foods+exercise. I see her tomorrow to discuss the next steps, possible medications, etc.
Im starting the journey of finding replacements for the food ive been eating. Im also trying to figure out this new world of protein and fiber.
Any recs for actual good tasting food or snacks + drinks that i can try? I went to the grocery store flipping boxes around for the nutrition details and got overwhelmed fast. Any holy grails you go to at the store?
Im not a very picky eater so any suggestions are appreciated!
I (30F) got diagnosed with IST from a holter monitor last August. They saw that my resting heart rate was consistantly in the 100s. I tried metoprolol but it wasn't really working for me so ive been on propranolol. I take a 20mg pill 3x a day.
Lately ive noticed my resting heart rate is anywhere in the upper 90s-110bpm range yet again. Ive also had worsened shortness of breath. Its like my brain keeps telling my body to hold my breath all day and it makes me feel awful.
I do plan to talk to my cardiologist, i just wanted to post to see if anyone else has had similar issues? Like you try taking beta blockers and they were working ok but then they became less effective?
I know these meds dont magically vanish your symptoms completely...but ive been feeling like crap for months. Whenever i check my apple watch its a number i dont wanna see. Im feeling frustrated and its impacting my daily life :(
I (30F) got diagnosed with IST from a holter monitor last August. They saw that my resting heart rate was consistantly in the 100s. I tried metoprolol but it wasn't really working for me so ive been on propranolol. I take a 20mg pill 3x a day.
Lately ive noticed my resting heart rate is anywhere in the upper 90s-110bpm range yet again. Ive also had worsened shortness of breath. Its like my brain keeps telling my body to hold my breath all day and it makes me feel awful.
I do plan to talk to my cardiologist, i just wanted to post to see if anyone else has had similar issues? Like you try taking beta blockers and they were working ok but then they became less effective?
I know these meds dont magically vanish your symptoms completely...but ive been feeling like crap for months. Whenever i check my apple watch its a number i dont wanna see. Im feeling frustrated and its impacting my daily life :(
I recently tried out perler beads for the first time (got these patterns off kandi pad). It was fun so i was wondering what tools/products i should look into getting? I just have a cheap off brand amazon kit as of right now. It has 5mm beads.
I have a lot of random crafts i do like jewelry/suncatchers and ironing on patches, so i have an iron+smaller craft iron for vinyl. I also have jewelry hardware and tools which will be nice if i want to make keychains.
I see long pliers or those clear pens that drop beads out. I just have the plastic pliers that hold 2 beads right now. Which tools are worth getting to help me finish projects faster? It took 2 hours to do the kirby in the photo. I thought it was fun to make, but i was like "ugh...theres gotta be a quicker way than 1 or 2 at a time"
Also, i see people using tape. What method is that and is it worth trying? Same goes for paper. Is parchment fine or is there something else to use for ironing your pieces?
Last but not least, the beads themselves. Should i buy the name brand? Or does it not really matter that much if i use off brand? Does it change the look of your pieces?
Thanks!
Is anyone here taking any weight loss meds while having any form of dysautonomia? Ive been wanting to ask my doctor, but ive heard some of those meds increase your heart rate. I have IST so i dont need to raise my heart rate even more lol. Exercise intolerance and chronic pain+hypermobility stops me from being more active thus i gain weight.
Before i ask my doctor, i just wanted to see if anyone has any insight and can share their experience
Was curious how fellow dysautonomia-havers manage their fatigue. I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia and take 30mg total of propranolol (i take it 3x a day). Some days its hard to even keep my eyes open and focus on work.
Ive brought it up to my doctor and they usually tell me to get lots of rest.
I sleep 8 hours a night then work from home 9-5 mon-fri. Weekends i seem to wake up after 8 hours and then fall back asleep like 2-3 times since im still tired. I can work from bed if needed but i try to mainly be at my desk since i have multiple monitors...but some days im just so tired i cant sit up.
I cant have a lot of caffeine since my resting heart rate is often 100 or more. I have a half caff kcup and set the machine to 8oz lol. I eat breakfast every morning too...and i stay hydrated with water and electrolyte drinks.
At this point im like...what can i do to stop being so fatigue? Do you guys do anything in your own life that helps you manage it?