It's hitting 105 degrees...
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The humidity is actually super low, so the heat is totally manageable... except for when you're stuck behind a slow-moving subway or whatever other transit "obstacles" pop up.
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Underarm hair removal tips?
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Waxing? Honestly, I’ve been doing it for years now... everything's been totally fine so far
Douglas Morris2 said:When was the first time you actually went in to get checked out? Like, did you go because you started feeling something off, or did you just happen to feel a lump and wonder what on earth it was? I've got this slight thickening on my neck that doctors say is just a cyst... is that cold lump of yours a cyst too, or something else entirely?😘
My doctor felt a tiny little knot when I was about 18... ended up having surgery for it quite a few years later...
Douglas Morris2 said:What kind of tests did you get done before they finally pushed you toward surgery? I’ve had my bloodwork checked—everything looks normal—and an ultrasound on my thyroid where they spotted those cysts.
I’ve actually had this nodule for years... it just slowly started growing. It got to the point where it was super noticeable and honestly just felt like it was choking me. I was being pretty diligent about it, too—regular ultrasounds, keeping an eye on my hormone levels. I even went through with a scintigraphy and a biopsy. Once the doctors realized it was steadily increasing in size and decided there wasn't much point in dragging things out, they sent me straight to surgery...
Douglas Morris2 said:so what did you actually do then?
I had kidney surgery. They took out about a third of a lobe... I haven't touched any medication since. Ever since the procedure—which was maybe five years ago now—I've probably been on antibiotics twice or three times at most, and I think I've taken a couple of milligrams of Xanax once or twice. Honestly, I feel incredibly healthy compared to everyone else...
It could just as easily be psychological, too. I mean, honestly, I don't think there's a single person out there who hasn't dealt with their heart racing, that weird stinging sensation near the chest, or that feeling like you can't catch your breath...
Douglas Morris2 said:I mean, we aren't necessarily "off" with our hormones, it's just that certain levels need some actual monitoring...
My hormone levels were always perfect on paper too, but I ended up dealing with what they call a benign nodule. Heart palpitations, arrhythmias, anxiety, my immune system just tanked... I felt absolutely terrible...
did you get those kidney results back yet?
Under 30
in Women's Health ·
restlessmarlin6 said:So I put "selfish". 🙂The quotes matter here.
Looking at their surroundings, they seem incredibly selfish, though honestly, they seem perfectly fine with themselves. At least, that’s my takeaway when looking at people without kids.
And the fact that "do-gooders" are pushing this stuff... well, that's just standard procedure. 😁
But hey, what can you do? Not every woman is cut out for motherhood, period.
I mean, I don't really get it...🙂 but I’d actually love to know what people mean when they say "selfish." It’s a word that gets thrown around at us childless folks constantly, so I'm wondering what the actual argument is? The only thing I can think of is that, in the long run, I haven't brought another taxpayer into the world...😁
Under 30
in Women's Health ·
restlessmarlin6 said:If you’re actually focused on self-growth, it’s probably better to skip the kids. Honestly, I respect people who make that call. Maybe they're "selfish," 😁 but at least they aren't lying to themselves 🙂
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Selfish toward whom, exactly?
I don't have kids, I pay my taxes, I don't bother anyone, and I'm certainly not taking anything from anyone. The only thing I deal with is those moralizing busybodies constantly getting in my head about this topic... 😠
Whenever I feel like having a kid—if that ever happens—I'll do it whenever the time is right, regardless of age. I'm not talking about giving birth at 45, obviously, but before then... it's fine.
Medical staff being rude/arrogant
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Mark Lewis22 said:+ and those blue envelopes, obviously... we can't forget about those either. 🙂
And let's not overlook the fact that the patients are the ones handing out the cash. It's always, "Here, take this $500 so you look after my kid a little better than the next one."
The doctors take whatever they're offered, but honestly... people are just animals.
Medical diagnoses in Latin?
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Kimberly Davis52 said:Mystification? Please. I think anyone with half a brain is allowed to ask their doctor what’s actually going on. If it were me, I’d at least expect them to tell me in plain English.
I just got my annual physical results in the mail. Everything is written in this weird code—just a bunch of abbreviations and cryptic shorthand... nothing helpful. Now I have to wait for my primary care doctor to decode the whole mess before they can even think about prescribing anything or telling me if I'm actually okay. Until then, I'm just sitting here clueless.
Next time, I'm demanding an explanation that actually makes sense...
Surgeon's mistake leaves patient without a leg
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Num_Lock said:The bottom line is we’re paying our health insurance premiums just to turn around and pay doctors $10 out of pocket for a basic checkup once a month plus $3.25 whatever copay for prescriptions... some people will say it’s not even that much money... but then what the hell are we actually paying those insurance premiums for??
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We aren't paying for healthcare, we're paying for nothing. That’s exactly why the whole system is a disaster—nobody is actually footing the bill. Copays are a joke, funding is non-existent... and nobody seems to care where the money is supposed to come from. Like, seriously, think about how much a heart surgery costs versus what the patient actually contributes out of pocket? It's practically zero. We need to hike up those copays and make sure everyone is actually invested in the system, not just a tiny fraction of the population. It's pathetic. Healthcare is expensive, yet nobody is actually paying for it!
High cholesterol levels - any advice?
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Got my labs back yesterday and my cholesterol finally dropped from a 6.5 down to a 5.5... after climbing higher every single year for a while now. Honestly, I'm pretty relieved. I’ve been watching what I eat and staying active, but my doctor thinks stress might be the real culprit behind the numbers...
OB/GYN at a local hospital is HIV-positive
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Hannah Scott69 said:If you’re going to reject a doctor who is WHO positive, what’s next? Are you going to turn away a gay doctor? A bisexual one? A Black doctor? An African American doctor? Someone with Hepatitis B? Or maybe someone with prostate cancer?
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Look, I'll pass on anyone I suspect might jeopardize my health through some mindless oversight... because if there's even a chance for a mistake to happen, then I should have the right to choose...
Tattoo aftercare and sunscreen recommendations?
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I spent five days straight scrubbing away at this, and honestly, I was just over it 😬 so I finally called it quits. Everything seems fine now.
Tattoo aftercare and sunscreen recommendations?
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Mine’s got that raised, textured look too... kind of bumpy. It's totally normal though, it'll flatten out eventually.
But William White2, my first tattoo—I've had it for three years now—is completely smooth. You can't even feel it under your fingertips at all.
But William White2, my first tattoo—I've had it for three years now—is completely smooth. You can't even feel it under your fingertips at all.
Tattoo aftercare and sunscreen recommendations?
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So, I’ve got this pretty big tattoo on me, maybe 5 or 6 weeks old at this point... I’m still dodging the sun, staying far away from pools, and avoiding tanning beds like the plague. That’s how it’s gonna stay until the skin completely heals over and feels totally smooth again.
Thyroid issues
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Gerald Kern77 said:I've had a thyroid nodule for ten years now. I just get checked out every couple of years, my hormone levels are totally fine, and honestly, I feel great. There’s really no reason to freak out over it.
It's easy to act like everything is fine when you aren't actually feeling anything... maybe try posting about people who *are* actually struggling for once.