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STRUGGLING ENTERPRISE VENDOR HP showed ARM and its chip partners that Intel still rules the roost when it comes to server chips, even if they consume more power.
HP caused something of a storm by choosing to lead with an Intel Atom chip rather than continue championing ARM processors with its Moonshot server programme. While HP still maintains that its ARM partners bring unique, specialised chips to the party, the fact that Intel took top billing in a highly publicised launch will leave many industry members and industry watchers in no doubt that the firm still sees x86 as the breadwinner when it comes to servers.
Stripping away HP's high profile marketing around the Moonshot programme leaves what is effectively a blade server chassis that mounts blades - or in keeping with HP's marketing, cartridges - without front panel access. HP touts the ability for those blades to mount system on chip (SoC) processors from multiple vendors rather than traditional server processors such as AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon or something slightly more exotic like Sparc or even Itanium chips.
HP's Moonshot cartridges look very much like shrunken blade servers of years gone by, with the firm even deciding to mount a hard drive on the module. According to HP this allows each cartridge to be a separate server, which does have some advantages against cascading failures, but also is a step backwards in terms of manageability.
Given that HP and just about every other server and chip vendor talks about the so-called 'explosion of storage', a single hard disk or a solid state disk drive mounted on a server cartridge seems like a rather shortsighted decision should a workload require the processing power of multiple cartridges, requiring the customer to either copy data from one hard drive to another or route data through the backplane to get access to another cartridge's storage.
Surprisingly, HP's biggest innovation is one that it hasn't talked about publicly. HP's Moonshot servers have a new interconnect between the cartridges. The firm would not divulge figures such as inter-cartridge bandwidth, but said that it would only share technical details with partners that design cartridges for its servers.
HP's decision to go with Intel's Centerton Atom chips represents a major coup for Intel, even given its entrenched position in the server market. HP's first generation Moonshot servers exclusively ran Calxeda's Energycore chips and were clearly a niche product line, while the firm's second generation Moonshot servers are clearly meant for prime time.
ARM's problem is that if HP, which is still the biggest server vendor, decides to go with Intel in the low-energy server market when crunch time arrives, what else can it and its vendors do to take top billing when it clearly has an energy advantage over Intel? HP's Moonshot launch shows just how hard it will be for ARM to win over even a small chunk of the server market, even with the widespread talk of ARM based servers.
It should be noted that HP didn't completely ignore ARM vendors at its Moonshot launch, with AMD, Applied Micro, Calxeda and Texas Instruments all in participation alongside ARM, but looking at HP's Moonshot server webpage it is hard to find any mention of ARM.
For ARM the most concerning aspect of HP's Moonshot launch should come from the fact that the firm chose to launch Moonshot with Intel's Centerton Atom chip, a chip that was announced a year ago. Not only will Intel have its second generation Atom SoC codenamed Avoton out on the market within the next six months, HP said it will be offering Moonshot cartridges sporting Intel's new chip in the second half of 2013.
Intel's ability, at least at this stage, to ramp up Atom so quickly and keep big vendors such as HP on board, should be a major concern for ARM and its vendors. While ARM's architecture might be inherently low power, all of that doesn't matter if high volume server vendors such as HP decide to promote Intel over other options, and make no mistake, promotion matters with recent history providing ample examples.
In March 2003, AMD's Opteron chip was head and shoulders above Intel's Xeon, sporting 64-bit support and an integrated memory controller that blew away anything Intel had with its memory controller hubs, better known as Northbridge chipsets. Yet AMD, with superior performance for years, better features and even lower power consumption thanks to not relying on fully-buffered DIMMs, could barely make a dent in the server market because vendors barely paid lip service to the chip let alone put it into high volume server models.
Thankfully for ARM, today things are a bit different and unlike in 2003, there is more than one ARM vendor that has very capable SoCs. From HP's point of view, the Moonshot programme will test just how deep the firm's relationship with Intel is, because the ARM vendors will offer HP something Intel's one-size fits all Atom chip can't - higher profit margins through differentiated hardware. µ
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In recent times there have been accusations that the call center managed by former Monrovia City Mayor now Director-General of the GSA, Mary T. Broh, has been slow to respond to the public's cry for help, thereby prompting the journalist's inquiry.
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Hi Xairflyer,
Not flown it yet but Iâve set spoilerons as GSK recommends. These will through increased drag reduce speed as well as reducing lift. Iâve used spoilerons on previous planes...
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Hi Xairflyer,
Not flown it yet but Iâve set spoilerons as GSK recommends. These will through increased drag reduce speed as well as reducing lift. Iâve used spoilerons on previous planes...
Hi Guys,
Please note that the current production fuse is somewhat lighter than the one I reviewed in RCJI.
Perhaps someone with a new kit could weigh the fuse?
Hi MattyC-130,
Steve used HS225's on elevators and JR811's on ailerons and flaps.
Hi Jase,
Yes, Iâm flying my T45 with the tailpipe/turbine set as in the pictures. I have approx 100 flights on her now. The pipe incidence effect (if any) is not a problem or even noticeable....
Hi ubirajaramarques,
Attached is a sketch of system using Jetronics valve and micro-switch. Well, at least one way of doing it...
Hi Ubirajaramarques,
Had a similar problem which I eventually cured by lubricating the main cylinder, internally, with a little thick Silicon grease. A drop or two of very thin silicon lubricant...
Hi Nicola,
We need someone who's actually tried a T45 off grass to comment.
If the grass is short, the ground dry and hard I would imagine 18.4 lbf would get the T-45 airborne.
I have...
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Iâve no actual experience of the JL F-16 off grass and only 4 flights off tarmac so far...
With the MW54 on tarmac the acceleration is rapid and the take off run...
Hi Paul,
The wingspan advertised on Jim's website is 53". Do you know the span of the optional "Sport wing"?
Best regards,
Hi Pantherman,
Hereâs what I would do:
Temporally tape 2oz to the leading edge of each elevator half.
At rest and when the elevator stick is moved:
If the buzzing has stopped...
Hi Jonathan,
The kit âcubeâ tank at 2.75 litre capacity is fine. The tank is some 6 to 8â in front of the dry c of g (full UAT counts as dry) at 120mm.
A full tank obviously puts the...
Hi wing13
I'd recommend you balance level at 120 mm back from the LE at wing centre.
Hi Dennis,
My 2p's worth:
Plumb tanks in series using plain metal clunks. Use a proper BVM UAT not a central pickup header (everybodyâs mileage varies!).
Include a BVM or Festo...
Hi jwsp69,
Only a couple of more flights so far. Both the plane and the Super Bee are performing very well, both in terms of power and reliability.
Iâve recently been distracted playing...
Don't push your luck Trevor:D
Hi Trevor,
The scenario that Dave S paints, taken together with flying at an active military base donât fill me with joy! The planes behaviour during the second and third flight did smack of...
Hi Flying Arrow
The separation distance that I have now between the receivers and the rest of the install must surely be OTT.
Iâm beginning to feel that the main issue is the relative...
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Yes it is. My Futaba Rx was fixed at a similar distance from ECU without any range or interference issues.
Hi Robert,
A Jet Central Super Bee in the tail is worthy of consideration.
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Hi Ehab,
Last year I had the pleasure of reviewing an MW54 Mk3 for RCJI. I would unreservedly recommend the engine.
Build is straightforward and the turbine can be ready to run in 3 to 4...
Hi Nick,
Sorry to hear about your mishap with the Hawk. I hope the damage dosent look so bad in a day or two!
As you said my maiden with the AMD Hawk necessitated full up elevator.
Nice try Dominic!
I'm sure youâd have made it too if the turbine had behaved itself.
Kind regards,
Thanks Jose.
Hi Treadstone22,
There are others on this forum who are qualified to answer this question, Iâm not. However, having got the disclaimer out of the way, lets have...
Count me in please Graham.
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BROOKLYN, Mich. -- The battle for the IndyCar Series championship got upside down and generally too close for comfort Sunday in the Firestone Indy 400.
The apparent swan song for open-wheel racing at Michigan International Speedway lived up to the reputation of wacky MIS races of the past. Led by Tony Kanaan, only eight cars were running at the finish of a crash-strewn event delayed nearly five hours by rain.
IndyCar Series championship leader Dario Franchitti dominated the first three-quarters of the 200-lap race but was launched into a frightening accident when his Andretti Green Racing Dallara-Honda touched wheels with Dan Wheldon's similar car from the Target/Ganassi Racing stable.
Franchitti's car fortunately never hit any catch fencing. Instead, it bounced back onto the track -- or more specifically, on the nose of leading championship challenger Scott Dixon's car -- before being struck again by another speeding car, this one driven by A.J. Foyt IV.
It took a few tense moments for the IndyCar safety team to right the inverted No. 27 Canadian Club car. But once that happened, Franchitti scrambled out basically unscathed.
"I told Scott in the medical center that we have got to stop meeting like this," Franchitti joked. "We've been running side by side in so many races lately.
"I'm just glad he's OK," he added. "That's one of the parts I don't enjoy about superspeedway racing, when it's like that. We were running so close, and sometimes it's stupid like that, just being flat all the time and trying to look for that advantage."
The 34-year-old Scotsman demonstrated he was out to win at Michigan by leading strongly from the green flag. With the possibility of more rain on the horizon, the field focused on getting 100 laps of clean racing in to make the event official. But other than extending the yellow for the seven-car Franchitti incident to dry a few pesky weepers, the weather wasn't a factor.
Wheldon, who has struggled at midseason after starting 2007 as the hottest driver in the series, looked desperate to return to the Victory Circle, judging by some of the moves he made at midrace. Danica Patrick, who was directly following AGR teammate Franchitti at the time of the crash, had some harsh words for Wheldon.
"Dan drives really aggressively out there, you know," she said. "He said it himself on the pit lane at Milwaukee, that he's tougher.
"I don't know if tougher means rougher because he's not completely fair out there."
In addition to Franchitti and the two Target/Ganassi cars, Team Penske's Sam Hornish Jr. and all three Vision Racing entries also got swept up in the carnage. Hornish's and Dixon's crews got their cars back into drivable shape, allowing them to complete a couple of extra laps and move up in the standings past Franchitti, who was classified in 11th place.
It was a crazy day. I think we need to go home and think about how we race each other because what I saw out there wasn't pretty.
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Thanks to winning the three bonus points for leading the most laps, Franchitti maintained his 24-point championship lead over Dixon.
"It's already sunken in that I'm a lucky guy," Franchitti said.
Meanwhile, a handful of cars waited out a lengthy cleanup and track-drying caution and resumed racing with 30 laps to go. Everyone was fully fueled to the finish.
Marco Andretti jumped the restart and was ordered to drop back, but he soon moved back to the front, challenging leader Kanaan. Patrick slid into third, fueling hopes of a first victory for the 2005 rookie of the year.
With 20 laps to go, AGR owner Michael Andretti ordered his drivers to hold station until there were 10 laps to go. Unfortunately, Patrick was the one who suffered misfortune; pressure sensors indicated her right rear tire was deflating by 1 pound per lap.
"This is like the nightmare of my life," Danica growled into her radio. "I cannot believe it."
She had to pit for a replacement, finishing a crestfallen seventh and putting the kibosh on an AGR 1-2-3. "That was my race to lose," she said. "I think I had the car to win the race.
"My teammates were really strong," Patrick continued. "But I still think we had the fastest car when it came down to it. We had the legs to win the race."
Instead, it was left to Kanaan and his protégé Andretti to fight it out over the last nine laps. Marco pulled alongside in Turn 2 several times, but the Brazilian was always able to nose ahead by the time they reached Turn 3 and could hold that advantage around the rest of the lap.
"Tony's gearing was optimal, and he started to pull me," Andretti said. "I'm just so glad Dario is all right. That was a big one."
Kanaan crossed the line .05 second ahead of Andretti for his third win of the season. It also solidified his third-place position in the IndyCar championship standings, 81 points behind Franchitti with four races to go.
"From a fan's standpoint, they had a lot of action," Kanaan summarized. "So it wasn't a boring race. But it was a crazy day.
"I think we need to go home and think about how we race each other because what I saw out there wasn't pretty."
TK said he was confident at the end that teammates Andretti and Patrick wouldn't do anything silly to jeopardize the team's finish.
"I thought it was going to be a good day because I knew one of us was going to win this thing," he said. "I held my line and he tried the outside a couple of times, but I think I had a little bit of a faster car than Marco did.
"Maybe not the fastest car on the track. But we played it well."
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I just saw a carseat at babies r us that says "the first and last carseat you will ever need." It goes from infant, to toddler, and then breaks down to be a booster seat. It's only $120 so I really want it for baby #2!!
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I'm trying to collect info on crashes and I am having trouble figuring out how to get the globals that are being used in the crashed function.
import inspect
fun = 222
other = "junk"
def test():
global fun
harold = 888 + fun
frames = inspect.trace()
print "Local variables:"
print frames[0][0].f_locals
print "All global variables, not what I want!"
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Is Lacrisert Good for Dry Eye?
March 11, 2009
A Lacrisert rep came to the office today. He stated that the Lacrisert gets great results- much more dry eye relief than taking drops four or five times a day. And many of my patients complain bitterly of taking drops so often, and many of them simply don't respond to Retsasis. I am not sure if my patients will like the idea of inserting this thing into their conjunctival fornix, but I am willing to try. I wonder what others have found?
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Dee-dee on
May 5th, 2012 4:39 pm
I had lasik surgery when I was 50 years old and it has been one of the worst decisions I have ever made. Within 6 weeks my eyes were unbearably dry, irritated,scratchy, red, and very unattractive. It actually changed my whole life style. I could no longer be around any type of air circulation. Which includes but not limited to fans ,automobiles, malls, stores, outside,inside, and just any and everything or place that the air circulates. I literally have to shield my eyes with either my hands or glasses. Of course that drove my family and friends crazy b/c they could not understand the severity of my complaint. My Ophthalmologist worked diligently with me for 7 years. Prescribing everything he could think of. I was one step from having my blood analyzed to make an eye serum. I was researching options to dry eye continually until I ran across the site for Lacrisert. I researched further and brought the option to my Doctor. He said he had used them in the past with little success. He said too many seemed allergic to the inserts and they are extremely expensive. I asked if I could maybe give them a try b/c I had nothing to lose. He orderd me some samples to see if they would work. I tried and they seemed to help. They did however make my eyes red so I decided to put the inserts in at night, b/c nighttime is when I also have problems.
I started out using 1/2 capsule in each eye. I have since moved on to a whole one in each eye nightly. They have worked out so wonderfully for me that I contest that I will never be without Lacriserts. They have become a god send for me. I still use eye drops occasionally throughout the day but nothing like I was. I am also able to withstand 'more air circulation' than before and the redness is nothing like it was. I thank Lacrisert for this invention and only hope is continues to improve…. I am however very disappointed in the cost!!! Without help from my insurance I could NEVER be able to afford these. So I am begging Lacrisert to research and make the inserts more affordable to more patients. But I will defiantly be an advocate for the product. thanks…….
Nancy on
June 18th, 2012 5:35 pm
All the users of Lacrisert seem to suffer from extremely dry eyes or no tears. It's been suggested that my husband try this product except his problem is constant watery eyes and nose. Does anyone know if Lacrisert will help getting rid of this constant nasel drip and watery eyes? His diagnosis or condition is rhinitis. Any suggestions would be appreciated. He uses drops and gels three times a day but still goes through 2 – 3 hankercheifs a day.
Thanks for any help.
ari on
June 20th, 2012 10:07 am
lacrisert is for dry eye, not rhinitis. sounds like he needs an antihistamine
Pat on
September 16th, 2012 4:26 pm
I wanted to share this experience. I have been using Lacrisert for about 2 months with no problems. About a week ago I inserted a lacrisert about 8:00 p.m. before taking a friend to the airport. On the way home from the airport, I was getting a great deal of pain in my eye. There was no place to readily pull over so I kept going until I got home. When I looked in the mirror my eye was blood shot covering the complete outside white area of my eye. I could not find the lacriset that I had inserted just an hour earlier. It ended up in the outside corner of my upper eyelid . It was a little difficult getting it out. The doctor said he had never heard of that happening. Just giving you a heads up. It took a week for my eye to calm down.
Jane on
November 19th, 2012 3:16 pm
I've been using Lacriserts for 5 weeks. I have and still use punctal plugs, Restasis 2x/day, ointment at night, Azacite at night. After putting in my first Lacrisert there was an immediate relief of the pain. It takes time to figure out what works best for you and there are good suggestions on this list. Complaints of blurriness and foreign body sensation seem to depend on the environment and how well they are positioned (I have a habit of rubbing my eyes and popping them loose). At the end of the day they seem to break up and I clear the foreign body feeling by using a few drops of liquid tears. I travel a lot and work in different environments. Occasionally my nose runs and I have excess moisture, which my doctor says are signs that they work. Some days are drier and I add the occasional liquid tears but never every hour like I used to have to do.
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January 8th, 2013 11:20 pm
I don't know why doctors don't at least mention if not recommend Lacrisert for dry eye patients. I discovered it myself through blogs like this after months of expensive trials of other therapies that did not work. Some made my eyes worse. Lacrisert works for me and has allowed my eyes to heal and allowed me to work full days and cope.
Brian Briggs on
February 6th, 2013 9:56 am
Hello, could you tell me if it is possible to buy Lacriserts in the UK or Spain?
If so, how much do they cost?
Many thanks,
Steve on
March 26th, 2013 6:50 pm
I was optimistic about this product but find that I can't get to drop from the applicator. I wrote to Valeant Customer Service but they offered no help at all. I would advise everyone to not waste money on this product.
Rita on
July 5th, 2013 6:35 pm
Been using lacrisert for 2 years along with rastasis. I find I only need lacrisert while sleeping – enough to make my dry eye non existant as long as I use rastasis twice a day. This is an expensive drug that I am throwing away every morning. because they feel so sticky. So – how do you CUT them in half or can the drug manufacturer cut the dosage in half – which makes more sense – but, of course, they will not make as much money. Please, anyone who is cutting theirs in half successfully, please clue us in because I don't seem to be the only one who does not need it for 24 hours. It is a great product. Thank you.
Almondiyz on
September 4th, 2013 6:20 pm
I just started using Lacrisert August 28, 2013. Today is September 4, 2013. So far. Lacrisert has really helped. The problem I have with Lacrisert is that after about 4 hours, I feel the blob of goo in my eyes. One 2.5 mg pellet is way too large for one eye since it swells so large that it migrates out of the socket where I have to remove them. I cut them in half with a very sharp craft tool blade I bought. Even that blob swells & I can only get 4-5 hours of wear before I feel it rubbing against my eyeball. I'm still learning the best way to insert Lacriset since I think the problem may be that I'm not able to insert Lacrisert deeply enough into the pocket. I'll try the pinching skin technique described because just pulling down on my lower lid doesn't allow it to get deeply placed into the pocket. So, today was the first day that I DID NOT USE Lacriset in the morning. I could tell a big difference not using it. My eyes were so dry, burning & eyelid dragging across my eyeball with each blink. I usually have been placing 1/2 Lacrisert each eye around 8:00 AM, by noon, I have to remove the goo blob, insert the another 1/2 dose. I wasn't able to get the Lacrisert in today until 4:00 PM. It's 6:00 PM now & my eyes feel so much better. ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT LACRISERT, it is the only thing that has given me relief. Even if only 4 hours maximum relief at a time, it has made the biggest difference. WAY TOO EXPENSIVE especially since Lacrisert has been around over 20+ years! I wish Lacriset was made in 1/2 size doses. I feel that with practice, Lacrisert will help me get my life back. I think all of us with any positive results should write to the Lacrisert company to update size dosages & ask why it costs so much! I'll write after a few more weeks to see if learning better insertion allows Lacriset to stay put in my eyes & give me more than 4 hours relief before I have to remove them due to discomfort. I really need more advice on different insertion tips. P.S. My pharmacy had to special order Lacrisert.
Margaret on
September 19th, 2013 10:04 pm
I have been using Lacriserts now for two weeks and it has worked wonders for me. I have Sjogen's and do not produce tears, I have plugs of all sorts to no avail plus Restesis which gave me side effects. In my opinon Restesis should be tossed not Lacriserts. I was so worried about going blind with no tears and then like a mircle discovered Lacriserts when I was doing some research online. Plus there is a video on Utube showing you how to insert Lacriserts and how to take them out if you need to. I live in Alaska so it is very dry, I also have a humidifier in the room and one in another area of our house. I hope my good results continue since it is definately working for me and by the way I think it is not true about taking it of the market, according to my doctor and the Pharmacy.
Thank you.
Jody on
October 14th, 2013 4:38 pm
I have had a severe dry right eye since having lasik surgery in 2002. I have had my eye resurfaced with placenta, tried schlerals in Boston, had gamma knife surgery, cyberknife surgery, had a corneal transplant, tried Restasis. NOTHING has helped. I found the Lacriserts on line a couple of weeks ago. Very expensive but my insurance will pay part. I just got them today. Put them in and am doing great! I really think this is my answer to all my prayers for all these years! I am singing, dancing, and praising the Lord! We have to get this info out to all those suffering with dry eye. And also, I tell everyone NOT to have lasik surgery. Too many people have problems. Good luck and God bless you to all of you!!!
Jody on
October 25th, 2013 1:51 pm
It is Oct. 25 and the lacriserts are still working well for me. I put them in with my finger rather then the tool, works better for me. Sometimes I lose one and have to put in another. Wish they weren't so expensive. I had had everything done to my eye that has been mentioned here. Restasis, blood serum tears, nothing worked. I am so happy I found these!
Chantal on
November 9th, 2013 1:07 pm
I had LASIK in 2002. Since then my eyes have been so dry. I've been using drops a lot. I've tried restasis but it made my eyes even dryer. A few days ago I ask my ophthalmologist if I can try Lacrisert. He said he heard of people using them in the past but they would feel like rocks in your eyes. And that many users have started using different alternatives. I've tried using it for two nights because that's when my eyes are the driest. After a minute of having them in, I don't feel them but I don't notice a difference. By morning, they just become two gel globs. You would think they should resolve over night to coat the eyeballs. It seems like they need moisture to properly dissolve but if your eyes are so dry, how do these pellets dissolve? Any thought or suggestions would help.
Andrew on
November 25th, 2013 7:57 pm
Does Dr Ali or anyone else know if the Johnson and Johnson Oasis bandage lens helps dry eye? It is supposed to be 90% water so could be slept in and comes in both prescription and non-prescription form.
I have successfully applied ice to my lids for just a few seconds letting the water get into my tears and, also, have used a public cold water fountain to wash and cool my eye. It is possible that anatomically the cornea may be swollen from lack of tears so epithelial cells slough off and the tissue swells so the cold applications may help to decrease the edema and pressure on the free nerve endings.
Andrew on
November 26th, 2013 12:41 pm
I keep a bottle of eye drops in the refrigerator which helps cool the eye. I plan to freeze another bottle and then take with me when I leave home for the day or else keep it cool with ice packs.
Over time, Genteal and Refresh brands can be better as they are preservative free.
Canada has Lacriserts for $225 for 60 units including shipping.
It may be worth exploring other countries such as Indonesia.
Anita on
March 14th, 2014 4:07 pm
I have just recently tried Lacrisert. It is wonderful. I have plugs, surgery to close the ducks, and drops day and night, also retasis. Nothing seem to work until Lacrisert. I am so blessed to have given this. It helped and even seem to improve my vision.
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Topic: Leg Numbness
Ok, Background: For quite a while now (btw, I'm FTM, 26w 5d, 5'4" & 235lb) my left leg goes numb when I stand/walk/do housework. I know leg numbness is normal but I thought it was weird that it only happened when I was standing/walking around so I called the doctor just be reassured that it was normal (that's how I expected the call to go).
Well, the nurse that I talked to told me that she wanted me to come in that day and see the Doctor. My doctor was not at that office (which was the office next door to the hospital incase the doctor wanted to send me for tests, according to the nurse) so she set me up with another doctor (I don't mind seeing a different doctor)
I went in to see the new doctor and he told me to try a belly support band, which at that time I had not yet tried, and if that did not solve the problem, to come back and he wanted to send me to a neurologist.
Well, 3 weeks later, I had my next appointment with my doctor. I told him the story, about the other doc, the leg numbness and the belly band suggestion. He asked if the band helped (Oh yea, I got one) and I said no, which was true, it hasn't helped. He just quickly said that is probably normal and not to worry. (My doc is one of those that have been doing this for years and each visit is the quick in and out, any questions? Everything looks great and test are fine too. I like that because he doesn't make me freak out about anything, even weight. I know he will speak up when there is something to speak up on)
Well now, the numbness comes more often, even when I'm not on my feet. I'll also add, the numbness is in the exact same spot every single time, Starts at knee and goes up the outside of my thigh to just under my butt.
I'm worried because:
a) One doctor was quick to say that he wanted to send me to a Neurologist if the band did not help
b) My doctor did not seem worried at all, just chalked it up to normal prego stuff (He also didn't get a full story like the other doctor got)
c) I've had knee surgery twice on the leg that's bothering me (once on the other) it was arthroscopic and the numbness starts where the surgery was done (those surgeries consisted of bone scraping, arthritis scraping, tendon/nerve cutting and reattaching and knee cap replacement)
d) The numbness is starting to hurt
I know that leg cramps and numbness are normal but I don't know if my surgeries could be an issue or if weight is the issue and so on. If there's nothing to be done then so be it but if there's a chance that something is wrong that can be fixed, I would love to go a day without my leg going numb.
Have any of you had this issue? Have you heard of anyone having a similar issue? Does your doctor just chalk up leg numbness to normal prego issues? I don't want to freak out but its bothering me.
P.S: I know the baby is fine, she's not bothering me. And I know that the reason for numbness could just be her sitting on a nerve but it goes numb in all positions, so it can't always be her.


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Rated 4 out of 5 by stacy58 Great service I am not one to write reviews, but I felt compelled to acknowledge the excellent staff at this hotel. Breakfast at the Oceano Restaurant on the premises was excellent. Our daily server Enrique was there to make sure every meal was exceptional. My coffee cup never made it below half without Enrique filling it up with a smile. It was sincere, and relaxing. The staff around him followed his lead. Nothing better than feeling welcomed on vacation. Too many times that isn't the case. December 14, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cris83 The hotel has great service and facilities In general, the hotel met my expectations. It has great service, but the food wasn't quite what I expected. December 13, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Srabueno Simply Spectacular This was our family's first time in Cancun. The Westin Lagunamar Resort experience is one that will remain in our memories forever. It is a beautiful place to spend a family vacation. The resort, restaurants on property and location make it undeniably the best. However, your staff makes this place unforgettable. We were treated like royalty, everywhere! The "Hola, hola's" and smiles started with Oscar at the front door! Then, continued with Juaquin at the pool bar, Viento crew, Duna Sportbar staff, Carlos at Oceano, and the loving, fun and friendly activities crew of Leonardo, Luci, Claudia and Marcela. We hope to come back for a visit soon. Keep up the amazing work! Your team can surely come to Orlando and teach the resorts a few things ;) December 6, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by ChicagoDG One of the best hotels We love this hotel and the staff. We have now stayed here 3 times and it just keeps getting better. The pools are awesome, restaurants had perfect meals (we ate there for almost every meal for a week), the beach is well maintained and rooms are the best for a family. I travel the world for my business and I rarely find this level of service and name recognition. The staff works very hard and they want you to be happy. William at the pool bar and Eduardo the pool concierge especially stand out for excellent service. We will miss all of our Westin friends and look forward to returning soon. November 29, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by RTLowe Cancun 2015 Our first visit to Cancun couldn't have been much better; My wife and I had a great time; We are a bit more adventurous than some, so we rode bus to a lot of nearby sites and activities; The Lagunamar resort was perfectly situated to get to most places; Our personal concierge, Victoria Ortiz, starting taking care of us BEFORE we left home; Victoria had so much enthusiastic energy whenever we popped in to ask her advice; She always considered our comfort level when making suggestions; There are many restaurants nearby to choose from; Shopping is literally across the street; We enjoyed it so much we're already planning our return trip in 2016; We made some fast friends as well, who may join us in 2016; We were so enamored with the property we ended up purchasing a week at Lagunamar; That is a definite endorsement of our time spent at Westin Lagunamar; November 10, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by WestLMar2015 Terrible check in process and staff responsiveness There is no friendliness of the staff at the reception, no appreciation as a customer. The process of check-in is too slow and at the time they assign a room they do it based on how much you ask for a "not so bad room" The personnel at the hotel really don't care about you as a person less as a SPG. Lack of professionalism and dishonest behavior when requesting changes to your reservation. November 8, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mitch044 Wonderful Views The pools are wonderful. The beach is large and clean. The views from the 4th floor where breathtaking. The room was large, more like a condo. The food was excellent. We had great service poolside and at the hotel restaurants. The hotel is located across the street from a great shopping mall with lots of food choices. The bus stops right in front of the hotel and is very easy to use. The only negatives were the construction taking place on our floor, we had paint fumes drifting in one night. There are plenty of pool chairs, but if you want a space next to the pool you need to get up very early. Overall, this was a beautiful property and the service was excellent. November 2, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by 2expressos "Home" resort My wife, Ginette, and I recently returned from our latest trip to Lagunamar Resort in Cancun, Mexico. We have been going to Lagunamar since 2008 and always expect to be well received when we travel to Lagunamar but every time we go, even with our high expectations, we are amazed by the absolutely outstanding warmth of the staff. From Corina and Gustavo in reception who worked with us to make our mid-stay (2 week) transition as seamless as possible, to Kimy and Gerardo in the Tierra Market who provided advice and direction for cooking and supplies, every interaction with the staff was over-the-top. It is so wonderful to be welcomed as family by the entire staff from the concierge, Emma, to the bar and waiter staff. The supervisors of the bars and restaurants, Pedro, Ernesto, Abraham, Freddy and Alberto have assembled great teams. The camaraderie and interaction displayed by Willy B., Jorge C., Phillipe, Joaquin, Michael and Luis behind the bars, keep clientele coming back for more. The hustle of the waiters; Marco A., Roberto, Gonzolo, Edgar and Eduardo, etc., ensures that every one of the guests are well cared for. Their smiles and warm greetings go a long way to making our annual stays fantastic. The pool concierge, Lomeli, is always available to assist people pool-side. From arranging towels, lounge chairs and umbrellas to providing fresh towels during the day, he is always there when you need him. And hats off the Chef Luis and his weekly "Chef's Table" dinners. He is doing a great job of bringing in some new dishes while promoting local flavors and we look forward to joining him on our next visit. October 28, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ixoye Great place to stay Great service provided by Mauricio at the front desk. My room wasn't ready until 8:30 pm. Decided to go have dinner at the hotel restaurant but our first dinner wasn't anything close to what I expected. Mauricio was kind enough to comp our dinner after I mentioned to him that I went there cuz I couldn't get into my room yet. They seemed short staff and food took way too long. I came back for breakfast and dinner and was much better being served by Roberto. At the pool they guys Marco, Joaquin, and Miguel made us laugh a lot. Esther and Francisco at the spa were amazing also. The only thing I was frustrated about was the wifi in the room which seemed pretty slow and hardly worked for me. October 26, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by SLA2015 Like a Dream! My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with a Vow Renewal Wedding Ceremony on the beach followed by dinner at the Westin Lagunamar for our family and friends; all 17 of us from ages 2 to 71. It was fabulous. We would not have changed a thing! October 23, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by MoJoNanny Beautiful location Our 2nd trip, September 2014 and September 2015 and will be back again. Accommodations are great and staff extremely friendly and helpful. The food at the the Oceana is wonderful and the bartender, William (free Willy) at the Duna Bar is so personable serving every drink with the biggest smile I've ever seen. Perfect location on the hotel zone, mall across the street and wonderful restaurants near by. October 20, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by Deb625 A few things went wrong on this visit I was a bit disappointed in this trip. We've always been pretty happy on our previous stays. After letting the property know ahead of time that the stay was a celebration of both a 25 and 30 year wedding anniversary, expecting a superior room with superior service and booking this extra room so we could have a 2 bedroom unit for our stay, I was very unhappy from the start. The van from airport claimed to not know our arrival information, (I had confirmation with the details), the rooms were not ready nor were we ever informed that they were ready - they were supposed to call - it was 6:30 pm before we got into the room and that is only because we asked again. The room had a view of palm trees, the elevator was out of commission due to construction and later in the week, they blocked off the stairwell as well. There was construction going on at the pool with tile cutters making loud noise throughout the entire stay. On Thursday, the only day we stayed in our rooms due to the weather, I finally had to complain about the jack hammering which was non-stop all day long. I was offered a room change but we only had one more night to go and I wasn't about to move everything at that point. My family had a do not disturb sign on the door all day and were called to see if they wanted maid service. I guess a do not disturb sign doesn't mean anything anymore. They also called at 10:15 am and told us check out was at 10 am. We were never told that and assumed it was 11. So they were slow to get us in the room but wanted us out really quick. I was not treated as a SPG Gold member should have been treated. I will not let that happen again. I don't usually complain and make fusses but I guess that is the only way to get service any more. The only saving grace was our Concierge. Claudia was exceptional. She arranged our tours and lead us to new and different experiences which we all loved. She was the best staff the Lagunamar had during our stay. October 20, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mazie15 Lovely If you wish to feel pampered then this is the place! September 24, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by vendy Excellent Family Vacation! This was our first time to Westin Laguna Mar, family of six ranging in age from 9 yrs to 54 yrs. WE HAD A FABULOUS TIME, trip exceeded our expectations. The hotel is up to Westin standard, the villas new, clean, comfortable, heavenly everything. The staff is super friendly and helpful, especially CARLOS GARCIA in Concierge Dept, and CHRISTINA MARIA AND JOSE in the Activity Dept. There were more things to do at the resort than we had time to do, the activities were super fun, the pool is amazing, the food is delicious with several restaurant choices, the beach is beautiful (though we had sea weed, unusually, for our week). The most amazing part of our trip was the opportunity to observe large sea turtle coming ashore at night and digging their nests in the sand and laying their eggs, and then we also had the opportunity several times to help release the baby turtle hatchlings that the hotel helps to oversee. All the food and water was safe and delicious, not just at the hotel, but in the whole tourist portion of the peninsula. It was a wonderful trip, and the kids already want to come back next summer!!! Bravo! September 8, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by ISweat Viento Marco Cox waiter & Ernesto manager of The Viento bar & restaurant were excellent, very attentive service & good food. It was the best service we have had at the resort! September 7, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by SoCalTraveling HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! My wife and I went to the Lagunamar for our anniversary Sept 2014. We called ahead and they got us set up in an ocean front premium room. We were worried because we weren't sure where we would go to get groceries, luckily they have a small store on site and we were able to get some items we needed. The rooms were always cleaned upon request and the Staff was very nice and welcoming. We booked a few excursions through the hotel and asked the concierge for some ideas which they happily provided. We loved everything about this place, from the room, the pool, and the view. We will be coming back in October and are plan on visiting at least 2 times a year. Amazing time!! August 30, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by passioncruiser Beautiful property! Excellent location! The Westin Lagunamar is one of the upscale resort in Cancun and it is centrally located in Cancun hotel zone. I like their super-size hot tubs, pull-up swimming bar and the infinity pool. The hotel also has water slides for kids as well. Omar, front desk supervisor, was a true professional when it comes to handling and accommodating our specific needs during our 10 nights stay. Misael, server at Oceano Restaurant, was very attentive and made our meals all the more enjoyable each morning. Thank you Omar and Misael for making our stay at the Westin very special and comfortable!!! August 27, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Brian6607 Great Staff & Great Fun! I love this place! I come here every year it is my favorite place in the world! The staff is incredible! The food is amazing! Absolutely the best!!! Go see Armando at Duna Sports bar. Best bartender I've ever had! August 27, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by DMac2006 Great staff and infinity pool The ocean view from our room and at the pool is spectacular. We go to the Westin in Mauii often and at Palm Desert. The rooms were OK and the food was OK. The location, view and friendliness of the staff are all excellent. A few issues I talked to staff about were handled professionally. They didn't pretend to be sorry, act rude or suck up to me. Instead, they were genuinely sorry and suprised me a couple of times with items I could not find and helpfulness. The pool side activities staff were funny and the activities were very fun and should be replicated at other locations. Way to go Lagunamar staff! August 26, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by EveAdam Really nice resort This is one of the best resorts we have stayed in for a Westin resort. Location was really good. Near good restaurants. Across the street from a MALL for shopping. Resort had good food, good service and very clean. We will go back again and again. We really enjoyed our stay. Our only big complaint was the stay was too short. I can't imagine anyone not loving it. Just wish we had more money to spend. August 21, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by mommydino Everyone at this place...... They were very friendly and had big smile on their face. Food price was reasonable but need to improve a little. Overall it was very nice place for family vacation and my family really enjoyed amazing endless swimming pool. August 21, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Liane78 fantastic location, beautiful property, however average service The hotel is great for everyone, families, couples, singles. I love that the pool area meets the ocean so you can have the best of both worlds. Facilities are great from the rooms, spa, gym, kids club, restaurants etc. All modern and well maintained. The biggest issue is the service, it is really inconsistent and there is lack of internal communication. I had to request 3 times that my room was cleaned before 1pm as my son sleeps in the afternoon. I won't bore you with the other instances, you get the picture. If you are ok with that the actual facility is excellent. August 17, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nicole61 Viva Westin I had an awesome time.I will return soon August 16, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by MiamiTravel Beach is Great.. Hotel is ok.. We arrived at the hotel early at 9am. We were not checked in until 3 PM. Food was ok. nothing really impressive. We stayed here for 3 nights and found the resort to be expensive compared to other resorts in the area. The breakfast buffet was nice but a little pricey. I ordered dominos pizza one night and was charged $ 4 for a local call that was downstairs. Next time I would be willing to try the other resorts. August 16, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by CCBBQ Nicest place I have stayed in Mexico First the bad... We were supposed to use points, but when it was booked, the person at Starwood did not enter it as such so I when I showed up, they started trying to charge my credit card for the full nine nights. Because of this, I ended up paying an additional $1,400 out of pocket for the 4 nights they would not let me use points on. Next, for some reason, our room service person always waited until almost 5 PM to clean our room even when I asked her to do it earlier. Because of that, we missed getting our room cleaned on 3 of our days because we were just getting back from the pool and were showering, etc to get ready for dinner. Now, the good... The property, room and pools are first class. The food in the restaurants and poolside are typical quality and standard semi-high priced, but good enough that we ate it most days. Now, the great..... The poolside concierge (Lomeli) was stellar and could not have been better! Also, being able to see the sea turtles lay their eggs was something my kids will always remember! I will definitely stay there again and have already recommended this property to friends and family. August 6, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by GoCougs1 Amazing week in Cancun! The Westin Lagunamar pulled out the red carpet and was amazing on our week long trip to Cancun. It all started with the great service of our concierge, Ricardo. He recommended to us some great restaurants nearby (La Parrilla and La Madonna) as well as booked us on a fun, entertaining and informative tour to Chichen Itza with Cancun Passion. When we stayed on the resort, pool bartenders Felipe and Michael provided excellent service as well as Duna Sports Bar servers Apolonio and Isidro. It was clear they all loved their jobs and interacting with the guests! We are definitely coming back because of the beautiful resort and excellent service! August 6, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mlode Excellent across the board We had a fabulous time on our vacation from the moment we stepped off the plane. Transportation was waiting for us and check in was a breeze. We had a great room with a view of the ocean that was just the right size for our family. The room was very clean and the staff was always there to answer any questions. August 4, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheGlobetrotters Westin Lagunamar is a dream come true! The Westin Lagunamar is a spectacular resort. With 14 luxury towers and more than 600 rooms, the property is inviting and immaculate. Situated on a pristine beach, the Westin includes three beautiful pools and a water slide, three restaurants featuring delicious menu options, a convenience store/market, and the lovely award-winning Heavenly Spa for which the Westin brand is so well known. The rooms are among the most comfortable we've ever experienced, with the Heavenly Spa bedding, towels, and fragrant bathroom amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette complete with full-size refrigerator, microwave oven, dishwasher, and all the cooking and dining utensils needed to prepare fresh meals in-room. There isn't a bad view on the entire property, as each room has a balcony overlooking the beach and pool areas. Best of all, the staff at the Westin Lagunamar provides exceptional service 24/7. From the bell staff to registration, the concierge, pool staff, wait staff, housekeeping, and even the events coordinator, the entire team helped make our stay enjoyable. We chose this venue for our wedding, and the onsite wedding coordinator handled all of the details, making our special day stress free and extremely memorable. Even the onsite photography company provided exceptional service. We enthusiastically recommend a romantic or family getaway at the Westin Lagunamar, and will make it our home each time we visit Cancun, Mexico. ~ The Globetrotters July 30, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lillybeth Great resort I love this resort. The beach is beautiful, the pool is amazing, and the location is great with La Isla mall across the street. The only thing I dont enjoy is how many times the massage staff comes by to try to get you to book a massage. They're all super nice, it just gets a little annoying being asked about it several times a day, every day. Also some ladies came by from the mall several times trying to get us to come to an event. I don't think outside soliciting should be allowed. There's already enough soliticing with the sellers that are set up behind the pool, the sellers on the beach, and the massage staff. The pool staff was really great, especially our waiter Marco and our pool concierge Jose Lomeli. Thanks for making the pool even better :) July 29, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by Shirley542 Cancun The good & the bad. The swimming pools are very nice but the waves are very strong on beach. The food was good & the prices good also. Plenty to do without going far to do it. July 14, 2015


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