Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Prasugrel is a platelet inhibitor. Warfarin is a vitamin K-dependent clotting factor inhibitor (II, VII, IX, X). Xarelto and other doacs inhibit specific clotting factors (eg Xa and II). All of these factors and platelets play roles in the cascade leading to blood clot formation. On Thu, May 6,

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Maybe the old warfarin based stuff has a history of working, where the new stuff is a profit center? clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On May 6, 2021, at 6:17 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > As you may recall a while back I was in the hospital due to blood

Re: [MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

2021-05-06 Thread Clay via Mercedes
I am selling my Green on Green on Green 1973 SL for maybe half that. It runs well, good battery and tires, with a pickup load of extra and replacement parts. A pair of preservation Awards from MBCA and all manner of cool display paraphernalia for when you take it for auto shows. Clay inter

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, it is MUCH more expensive.  It is about $600 for a 30 day supply.  With my insurance it was running around $180 per month. I signed up for some program from the manufacturer and was able to get it for $10 a month.  In any case, after a little google searching, Xarelto is not effective for

[MBZ] OT: broken house window

2021-05-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
So one of the windows in the bathroom got hit with a rock or hailstone - could have been either - and the tempered glass shattered but is still in place. We kind of like the effect actually, and would like to preserve it as is. Any ideas of how to do that? adhesive film of some sort? Glue of some

Re: [MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

2021-05-06 Thread Clay via Mercedes
built 12/1973, so no CAT. California car. I am third owner. Records from 1987 on, when second owner purchased. I got it in 2012 from the son of the decease owner. It had 203k on the clock then, it has 215k-ish now. Serviced by local indy who sorted out D-jet issues and installed fresh

Re: [MBZ] 2002 S430 - 101k miles - $5,999

2021-05-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But it at least has a contrasting lack interior. On Thu, May 6, 2021 at 4:40 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Another boring silver car but looks to be in nice condition. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/plainfield-mercedes-benz-s430/7317718564.html >

Re: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

2021-05-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
The CLK certainly "looks" like a coupe version of the E class, but I don't know if they share any common parts. If they do, the E class W210 and W211 are very robust, if mundane cars. I would expect the 208/209 to be too. Dan or Jaime may have a more informed opinion. Rick From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Clay via Mercedes
There is more wood that came over the border in PNW than is harvested locally. Most of the mills in WA closed down ages ago, and the lumber companies have been pulling back from harvests. At least that was the case in 2019. Not being in residence the past year, I have not been witness to

Re: [MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

2021-05-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
OK, now I am interested.  Tell me more about this car you are selling. On 5/6/2021 8:03 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: I am selling my Green on Green on Green 1973 SL for maybe half that. It runs well, good battery and tires, with a pickup load of extra and replacement parts. A pair of

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Coumadin and Xarelto have different mechanisms of action I believe, and while I don't know much about the actual condition you have, I would assume coumadin is more effective in that situation that other anti-coagulants. Same reason the blood clots that are associated with the J vaccine

[MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

2021-05-06 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
Good evening A friend is considering a classic convertible, either a Saab or MB. He was interested in a 2001 W208 (A208, I guess, based on the W202) CLK430 convertible. Or maybe a later 209. I suggested he consider a W124 cabrio. IMO more comfortable and more reliable, just need to be aware

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Last week I saw the local yard had a $125/ton sign up. It got down around $35-50 last year. Texted my friendly local RX7 dismantler, and he said prices at the good yards were $85 last year and $150 now. $35 vs $85 is a joke, but $125 five miles away on the road I live on beats $150 25 miles

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The new stuff requires much less testing, which is also expensive and profitable. It also has fewer side effects, like bleeding complications, and it is generally better at preventing most sorts of clots than warfarin. Antiphospholipid Ab syndrome is one of the few things where the new drugs have

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Does this thinner also have the advantage of an antidote (probably not the right word) that reverses the effect on the event of an emergency or surgery?  I think the newer medications do not enjoy this feature. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 6, 2021 9:25:55 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes : >

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is my understanding. With the new ones there is not a way to reverse it quickly, have to wait for it to wear off. With the older ones you can. Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2021, at 8:56 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does this thinner also have the advantage of an

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
So if you accidentally get a cut or severe injury, you won't bleed out (if you have the antidote and a tourniquet ready). - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 6, 2021 at 11:06 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is my understanding. With the new ones

[MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
As you may recall a while back I was in the hospital due to blood clots. They put me on Xarelto. It was still a mystery as to why this happened in the first place. My primary doctor sent me to a cancer doctor to figure it out. Went back to him for the 2nd time last week to run tests. Turns out

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The evidence for the DOACs like Xarelto for antiphopholipid antibody is not as strong as the evidence for warfarin. There is some suggestion that Xarelto etc may not work as well for arterial clots, though they both seem to work OK for venous clots. Anyway it has not been super well studied but

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m going to ask the doctor why they are changing medications but I assume there would be a good reason for it. Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2021, at 8:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have several work associates, and my mother-in-law is on Coumadin. It > seems like once

[MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

2021-05-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I would offer $10k https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/camden-mercedes-450sl-1978/7317678949.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT More Good News in the war on the virus

2021-05-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Peer-reviewed study in the American Journal of Therapeutics has identified a very effective drug for use against the Wuhan Red Death (aka COVID-19). The drug not only will help to prevent infection, it can be used to treat an infection, and also is extremely effective for those patients with

Re: [MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

2021-05-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Appears to have Euro bumpers. Import, or did someone swap bumpers? I can't tell from the dash pic if it has the evil chrysler servo or not. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 6, 2021 at 10:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would offer $10k > > >

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Sounds like a good question for the doc --FT On 5/6/21 9:17 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: As you may recall a while back I was in the hospital due to blood clots. They put me on Xarelto. It was still a mystery as to why this happened in the first place. My primary doctor sent me to

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I have several work associates, and my mother-in-law is on Coumadin. It seems like once they get you dialed in by taking those couple of blood tests, you’re good to go. Mind the sawbones. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2021, at 6:29 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  I've

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've been taking Prasugrel for the last 2 and a bit years. It doesn't require regular testing for which I am thankful. -Curt On Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9:25:55 AM EDT, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: The evidence for the DOACs like Xarelto for antiphopholipid antibody is not as

[MBZ] Let's go salmon fishing -- 2016 MERCEDES E350 4MATIC 54K MILES - $29, 950 (S. RALEIGH / GARNER)

2021-05-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/d/raleigh-2016-mercedes-e350-4matic-54k/7317433670.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes and no. My father was on warfarin for a mechanical heart valve and even though he checked his INR monthly as recommended, it did not end well for him- INR grossly elevated resulting in brain stem bleed and death. Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2021, at 9:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

[MBZ] Never wreaked or dented -- 2003 Mercedes E-500 E Class - $5, 495 (Mount Holly)

2021-05-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
What hath Benz wreaked? https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-holly-2003-mercedes-500-class/7317488518.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Never wreaked or dented -- 2003 Mercedes E-500 E Class - $5, 495 (Mount Holly)

2021-05-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*Car always garage kept, all maintenance kept.* Never wreaked or denied. On Thu, May 6, 2021 at 10:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What hath Benz wreaked? > > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-holly-2003-mercedes-500-class/7317488518.html > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] Let's go salmon fishing -- 2016 MERCEDES E350 4MATIC 54K MILES - $29, 950 (S. RALEIGH / GARNER)

2021-05-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
All NYC apartments were painted that color in the 40s and 50s. On Thu, May 6, 2021 at 10:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/d/raleigh-2016-mercedes-e350-4matic-54k/7317433670.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/06/investing/steel-shortage-stocks-bubble/index.html I wonder if scrap steel prices are going up as well? Time to sell those scrap cars? -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research

[MBZ] 2002 S430 - 101k miles - $5,999

2021-05-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Another boring silver car but looks to be in nice condition. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/plainfield-mercedes-benz-s430/7317718564.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Blood thinners etc

2021-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It's not that you don't clot, it's that clotting is reduced. I suppose different medications act differently but at least with the Prasugrel that I use I just bleed a little more when I get cut. It's not dramatic which is good because I cut myself a lot... -Curt On Thursday, May 6, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Both steel and sawmills have been reducing for the last few years. Lumber production has been in decline for 10-15 years. It's a big deal to restart a mill, in some cases the equipment and employees just don't exist anymore. The Amish built a small sawmill in Fort Fairfield, Maine last year (or

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> The Amish built a small sawmill... They appear to be doing a gangbuster's > business now... I should hope so. They're uniquely qualified to react quickly. Mainline business has been all about efficiency for a long time now. Cheaper in steady state, but much slower to react to emergencies,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
And they're willing to take on jobs the big mills won't or can't. As you say they're geared for efficiency so they only take trees of a certain size, I think 12-18" at the butt or something like that.When we had the logging done on our place they cut some huge spruce trees that marked the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Good question. The lumber shortage is mostly a shortage of finished product. Supplies of timber, especially in the southern US forests, are plentiful. There *are* some issues in Canada from what I've read. It's the finished lumber that is in short supply. Many sawmills shut down expecting vast

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
WSJ yesterday said lumber prices were up 280% over a year. We should be parting out our houses! I no what I got! --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 6, 2021, at 4:40 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Good question. The lumber shortage is mostly a shortage of finished > product.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
"After bottoming out around $460 last year, US benchmark hot-rolled coil steel prices are now sitting at around $1,500 a ton, a record high that is nearly triple the 20-year average." I have difficulty understanding this sentence, if $460 was the bottom and $1500 is 3x the 20 year average the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Steel prices have tripled

2021-05-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Never assume a journalist really understands what he's writing. Allan Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > "After bottoming out around $460 last year, US benchmark hot-rolled coil > steel prices are now sitting at around $1,500 a ton, a record high that is > nearly triple the 20-year