I wouldn't recommend Dr. Stefanec-Papic. She’s way too focused on the billing side of things; it feels more like being coerced into an appointment than getting actual care. Plus, her staff consists mostly of recent grads who rotate out constantly. It’s a total gamble—if you get lucky, you might find someone decent, but most of the time, you won't.
I think Dr. Dvojkovic over in Brooklyn is great. He takes Medicare, but you can also go private if you want. 🙂 Personally, I couldn't be happier with him. 🙂 👍
Walter Garcia6, you gonna be carrying my groceries if I decide to put you to work? Huh? What? 😁
Just kidding... actually, this thread is getting ridiculous. If you needed to vent, consider it done.
Complaining hasn't helped anyone. You can go fight for your rights elsewhere.
PS: I love watching guys make coffee... there’s just something cute about them doing domestic stuff.
PS2: A friend of mine did an internship where her attending physician was a literal serial killer. Let me tell you, things got weird. It was just three of us students and him... and the guy was staring at HIM.
There’s no cure for the flu because you’re fighting a virus. Vaccines help, but only if you catch them before you're exposed to that specific strain; they won't do much for other types.
As for Maxflu, here is what's actually in it: 500 mg acetaminophen—to bring down a fever. • 30 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride—constricts nasal blood vessels to stop the constant nose blowing. • 60 mg vitamin C—a standard antioxidant to support the immune system.
Bottom line: Maxflu manages symptoms, it doesn't cure the infection itself. That said, it works for symptom relief, which is what really matters when you feel like garbage.🙂
Sarah Thompson61 said:Taking two doses of Plan B back-to-back is a quick way to go. Get ready for some serious nausea.
I wouldn't say the nausea is always that bad...
Personally, I think using these over-the-counter pills is a better move than whatever a gynecologist in the US might prescribe... but that's just my take.
Look, Plan B works if you take it within 48 hours of sex. The sooner you take it, the higher the success rate. It uses one or two hormones to prevent an egg from implanting. That’s the short version.
Oh, and just so you know, in places like the UK, you don't need a prescription—you can grab it anywhere, like a pharmacy or a convenience store.
In the US, you generally need a prescription. You almost never see them available unless a doctor writes one for you.
There isn't much risk involved, but you shouldn't be using it constantly. Save it for emergencies, like when a condom breaks or you miss a birth control pill.
Plan B is not a primary method of protection. It shouldn't be your go-to way to prevent pregnancy.
Also, Plan B provides zero protection against STDs.
If you aren't dealing with actual pain in your arches or legs, there’s really no need to see a doctor...
If things are actually serious, they might suggest orthotics or specific exercises. Or, if the issue is significant—like a displaced toe or something similar—surgery might be an option....
Corrective measures for flat feet are mostly targeted at young kids whose feet are still developing...
So, unless you're in constant pain every single day, it's not a big deal..
If it helps, I have flat feet too. So what now?
Nothing. I don't have any pain, and neither should you.
jadesailor14 said:Is it actually socially acceptable now to address random men or casual acquaintances as "Uncle"? Because it feels weird. Don't act like that's how people talk in Washington, D.C. I was born there 41 years ago, and even as a kid, I used "sir" when addressing men. My uncles were nothing more than very good friends of my parents. Once I hit ten, I stopped calling them uncle altogether. I think you should treat everyone with respect, regardless of who they are—whether it’s a homeless person, a transient, or whoever else you can think of. How you treat people says everything about your own upbringing and character. I address my colleagues in their 20s with "Sir" or "Ma'am" for the exact same reason. We aren't running a sheep pen here. With some people, that formality shifts to first names pretty quickly. With others, it stays strictly professional. If you ask me, both of them acted like total classless jerks in this situation. The doctor took the lead on that one, though—he couldn't keep his mouth shut and started swearing.
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P.S. You’re forgetting that American culture is pretty much bottom-tier right now. Not that anyone's surprised.😢
Zachary Nguyen6 said:I saw that student coming from a mile away the second she started trashing chiropractors. Total failure.
Your brain is what's failing you. As for chiropractors, I only respect people who actually have proof they know what they're doing, not people who just think they do while snapping limbs. Say whatever you want.
And don't tell me I'm being rude when you're acting the exact same way. 🙂
Acupuncture is backed by actual medical science, provided you go to a trained professional. It even has supporters among top-tier physicians, much like Dr. Kerus.