Scott Allen10 said:An extrasystole—that heart arrhythmia you see on an IBM—might or might not trigger a myocardial contraction. If it triggers a contraction, you feel an extra beat between your normal ones. If it doesn't cause the heart to contract, the beat just disappears. The heart "skips," and you don't feel a pulse at the periphery, even though the IBM shows the electrical impulse passing through the myocardium. That’s what I meant earlier, but whatever. Your way of explaining it is easier to grasp.
I was just defining systole as a contraction. I wasn't talking about extrasystoles specifically...
And most extrasystoles don't actually cause a contraction, right?
Ugh... let's not overcomplicate this. People got the gist of what I was saying.🙂
But I think people can usually feel their own extrasystoles. They're pretty common in anxious people or caffeine addicts... and they aren't typically dangerous in most cases. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Scott Allen10 said:You can actually feel your heart "skip a beat" during an extrasystole. If you're checking your pulse, you'll notice a missed beat at your wrist right when it happens.
It’s more accurate to say an extrasystole is just an extra beat wedged between two regular ones.
What even is systole? It's just the heart contracting, using its muscle power to squeeze blood out into the arteries.
It’s just a nuclear medicine scan... they inject an isotope into your system that basically acts like a beacon, lighting up anything unusual—in this case, any issues with your bones. 🙂
It could be an adenoma, but I can't say for sure. A scintigraphy will show what kind of nodule we're dealing with (it looks benign). Since TSH is low while T3 and T4 are elevated, it means those levels are being stimulated by something else entirely, rather than being controlled by the pituitary gland where TSH originates.
So, the first step is a Nuclear scintigraphy to get a clear picture of the nodule, then we'll figure out the next move...
slavkec said:Look, you can try to convince yourself whatever you want, but nothing changes until you decide to stop. It’s all mental. Maybe find something else to do with your hands when you're alone—fidget with a lighter, text someone, play a game on your phone. When you're actually out in public talking to people, though, having your fingers in your mouth just isn't socially acceptable. 😁
Yes. A friend of mine quit biting her nails at twenty through sheer willpower.
It’s fine, I guess, but it doesn't have to be. A healthy brain typically shows nothing but alpha and beta waves. Theta and delta waves usually pop up when there's an underlying issue. These are slower waves, and any slowing in an EEG suggests an abnormality—though that doesn't automatically mean someone is sick.
Ultimately, an EEG isn't a diagnostic tool on its own. It’s just one piece of the puzzle used to support things like epilepsy, provided there's other evidence to back it up. An EEG IS NOT SPECIFIC TO A SINGLE DISEASE. So, if there are no symptoms and the neurological exam looks clean, there’s really no reason to panic over this alone.
Just got back from Disc. I was honestly about to light up, but my friend wouldn't let me. It was rough at the moment. But looking back a few hours later, I really thought I needed that cigarette then, yet now? I don't even feel the craving. I'm pretty much indifferent.
Come on, we can do this. Better to spend money on condoms than cigarettes, haha.
So, day one is in the books.🙂 The only real struggle was resisting the urge to light up with my coffee, but other than that, I'm doing fine. My place smells great, my breath is fresh, my teeth are white—honestly, I feel pretty good right now. I'll keep the updates coming.
coppercrane89, when you're ready, you can do this. Just build up the courage and follow our lead. We've got to look out for each other. 😁
I’m officially declaring that this cigarette is my LAST one.
I was never really an addict. I can go a month without touching one if the mood isn't there, or I can burn through half a pack a day just because I enjoy sitting on my balcony alone.
But now, I'm calling it quits. Enough is enough.
I'm done. Smokers gross me out. Kissing smokers grosses me out. Being stuck in a room with a smoker grosses me out. Plus, I know exactly how much damage it does.
So why do I still do it? Because sometimes, it actually feels good. It's been going on like this for four years. I know I'm not an addict yet, but I also know how this starts—and I don't want that path.
I've had enough.
Wish me luck. Not quitting for a month is easy; if I can make it six months, then we're talking real progress.
Look, corruption isn't just a healthcare problem; it’s everywhere. It just hits harder when you're stuck in an ER waiting for help that isn't coming...
But honestly, we need to fix the political system and actually establish a functioning rule of law first. Right now, the whole system is basically in a coma.
Sure, doctors have to stick together—that's just professional solidarity. But there has to be a limit to that loyalty if people's lives are actually on the line.
And what exactly are you expecting to find on a forum like this? If you're looking for empathy, fine. That's one thing. But don't expect justice here. Get your evidence together and file a lawsuit.
Gary Jones10 said:I recently had a complete meltdown when we found out a doctor at a prestigious hospital in Chicago had overlooked an old lab result from a year ago, leaving him under the wrong diagnosis for twelve months.
Basically, after his first prostate biopsy back in August 2003, he was told over the phone that everything looked fine and he should stick to hormone therapy. A year later, we did a new biopsy. This time I went to pick up the results myself, only to find a report clearly stating "adenocarcinoma"—dated August 2003!!!
I lost it. There's no making excuses for this kind of incompetence. What a joke. They just got lucky because it’s a slow-growing tumor, so it’s not too late for surgery for my dad—which saves them from a massive lawsuit. Absolute incompetence. 😠
I agree, this isn't right. It shouldn't happen this way.
If you’re dealing with any of the conditions urbansailor68 listed, just hope it stays that way for the rest of your life. Honestly, pray you don't have them, because they are a lifelong headache...
I'm crossing my fingers it's just some minor inflammation or heat exhaustion from being out in the sun.
Semi-rigid lenses can be a real pain. If you’re dead set on wearing them, just grit your teeth and power through for a bit—it usually gets better. Besides, there are different types available, and some are definitely less intrusive than others. If things haven't improved in two weeks, let me know and we'll figure out a better solution. Cheers
steelsailor17 said:Asbestosis Jamie Clark74, thanks for the answers. You did a thorough job breaking this down, but I must have missed it—what’s the actual percentage of people who got sick compared to the total number of those exposed to asbestos? I wish you plenty of health and as few struggles in life as possible, along with more happiness and better moments.
Jamie Clark74, someone asked you a question. I don't think it's right for you to be running a monologue. You should be having a dialogue. Since you started this thread, try actually talking to the other members instead of just arguing with yourself. I don't know what you're trying to say. Get to the point. 🙄