hold up, what was even going on with you before you started the pills? like, were you dealing with these same kinds of issues or something similar back then?
because my stomach felt way better once I stopped, you know, like with my ovaries or whatever else is going on down there... it’s the exact same thing as when I wasn't on them, back when I was younger.
Honestly, I don't think radiation is even worth worrying about; it's such a tiny amount it’s basically nonexistent. The real issue is how much staring at a screen messes with your eyes. If you're just glued to one spot, staring intensely at the monitor for hours without actually looking away... you're asking for trouble. You really need to break that focus, look at something else in the room, let your eyes wander, and just give them a breather. A little eye stretching goes a long way.🙂
swiftowl10 said:On the other hand, I hit up Sun Clinic once a year for my breast ultrasound. Just a routine thing, you know?$63.
So, did anyone actually go to the social services office for a breast exam? Or did they at least bother to give them a quick manual check while they were at it? Just wondering how that whole process even works.
So, I’ve been chewing on this for a bit... I’m thinking about asking my OB-GYN for a certain check-up next time I go in, but honestly? I have this nagging feeling she’s just going to shut me down. Like, she'll probably give me that look and tell me I'm way too young for it. Still, I feel like I should just go for it, right? Has anyone else here actually tried to ask for that kind of exam when they were under 30? And if you did... how did they even react? Did they make it weird or was it actually chill?
Joseph Williams49 said:What’s the big deal if someone just has a side hustle or something else to do in their downtime?👎
Look, I get it, sure—if you spend your free time chopping meat, fine. But if you're a gynecologist in your spare time? Yeah, that’s where we draw the line. That just doesn't fly.🤣
Joseph Williams49 said:Look, I’m a butcher by trade, but in my downtime, I also practice gynecology. So if you can't find anything better, hit me up and we'll set an appointment!
Seriously, where even is the moderator right now!!???? 😕
Linda Hernandez15 said:seriously who told you that? we're leaving Max out of this
I mean, I've read stuff about how you're supposed to avoid milk entirely (at least according to those macrobiotic types)... so if that's true, it's gotta be bad for you, right?!
Linda Hernandez15 said:just eat a little bit of everything and don't stress over the small stuff 🙄
yeah, I get that. 😉 but what I was actually getting at is, if something is legit bad for you—like milk, for example—do you just cut it out entirely? you know what I mean? obviously, moderation is key and you should grab a bit of everything...
hmm, yeah... so what kind of foods should I actually be hitting up if I want to get enough calcium? you only mentioned how milk isn't always the best move, but what about cheese or yogurt? walk me through it. from what I understand, stuff like probiotics and yogurt is supposed to be super beneficial, right?
Can someone help me crack the mystery here? Like, why do certain diet styles—macrobiotics, for example—completely cut out milk, yogurt, cheese, and all that dairy stuff? Meanwhile, you've got nutritionists everywhere swearing by it as a staple for bone density, boosting immunity, and fighting off those nasty bacterial or fungal infections... It seems pretty logical to me, right? I mean, babies rely on nothing but milk when they first start out. So why isn't it considered good for adults? What do you guys think makes more sense? Which way is actually healthier? Am I totally missing something here? 😕
For mouth sores: umm, how should I even put this? "that yellow stuff from your ear," you know, that secretion—I can't remember the actual name, something starting with C... you know what I mean, don't laugh at me. anyway, you just smear that on your lips and it clears right up... sounds gross, I know, but it works!
you just have to wait a few days for it to build up...😉 , then just apply it
377chiara said:There’s tons of salads and pasta at the office today, plus you can just bring whatever you want from home. Just chop up some ham, cheese, cucumbers, apples, peppers, corn... then just toss some dressing on it once you get to work.
I mean, sure, you could eat all that at your desk, but do you actually have the setup for it? If you've got a full kitchen breakroom, I'm honestly jealous.
rustymoose54 said:Wait, hold up... so you're telling me every woman over 30 needs to sprint to the nearest fertility specialist immediately if they ever want to be moms? Like, is time just officially up for them? wtf 😕
hm, yeah, that's how I took it too... though I guess stormylynx14 was going for something else entirely...? 🙄
Hannah Barnes24 said:Honestly, I feel like that whole rule was just cooked up to stress women out before they even hit 30.😁 I mean, look at how much longer people actually live compared to, say, two centuries ago. Everything just takes longer now, right?
I've been thinking about this too. If our lifespan keeps stretching out, wouldn't all our biological timelines shift along with it? Like, maybe our bodies will just get more resilient as we age... or something like that? Doesn't that make sense?
And yeah, I've definitely heard that weird version where you’re supposed to have kids by 24! But like... why? Nobody can actually explain it.
stormylnx14 said:The reality is, we’re seeing more and more women putting their careers above everything else, grinding away until they hit 40. Then, suddenly, it hits them—that realization that money isn't actually the end-all, be-all, and they suddenly have this intense craving to be a mother. And honestly? That’s exactly when the real chaos begins.
Yeah, I get it... honestly, for a lot of women out there, their career isn't exactly the center of the universe. They’ve got their own reasons for that, and look, I’m one of them. Besides, Vicky already told you—it's not even about that.
Jamie Clark74 said:It doesn't even have to be about their career. I mean, people come up with reasons like they're writing a damn novel. Honestly, thinking like this? It’s just not going to make life any easier for them. Not one bit.
stormylnx14 said:Looking back at everything we know now? Honestly, if my wife and I were starting out today at 27 or 28, I’d be pushing for fertility testing right away. No hesitation. If there was even the slightest hint that things might get tricky down the road, we wouldn't just wait around—we'd jump straight into treatment. And if that didn't work fast enough? We'd escalate the whole process immediately. Why play the waiting game when you don't have to?
So, how does one even go about testing for fertility? Like, what’s the actual process? I mean, who am I even supposed to talk to? My doctor right now isn't exactly up to speed—she can barely manage a basic checkup, let alone dive into something this deep. And honestly, if I actually bring it up to her... who knows how she'll take it? Probably won't be pretty. That’s exactly what I’m getting at here. It's the same thing that's bugging me about you, too. Honestly? I'd love to hear your "expert advice" on whether I should actually step up and do something about this before it's too late. Should I be making a move now, or what? 👋
rustymoose54 said:Look, when you’re dropping info this heavy and serious, just saying some anonymous person on Reddit made a list, which was then cited by some third party in a local daily paper, isn't really cutting it. We're all pretty much anonymous here, more or less 😁, but still. So, Ashley Watson, if you're actually presenting specific product data, why not just say who conducted the study and where it was published? Otherwise, the whole thing feels a bit sketchy.
Look, my only goal here was to flag this info and hopefully be helpful. I wasn't trying to drag anyone's name through the mud or trash a manufacturer. But, if it actually helps you—though I'm not sure it will—I can give you the journalist's name, Iva Vlasimsky, and the doctor behind it, Dr. Vesna Peharda, who runs the allergy clinic at the Cleveland Clinic dermatology department (specializing in cosmetic product allergies). She did the research, so hopefully that clears things up. And honestly, I'm fine staying anonymous. 😉 Besides, I'm not demanding anyone believe me. The list was put together at the Mayo Clinic allergy clinic.
There’s actually a full article out there that goes into way more detail about the reactions and the chemical substances involved, but I didn't post it because it's a massive read. 👋
Ladies, I just really wanted to give you all a heads-up. It’s about cosmetics—doesn't matter if they're high-end or budget brands... some of this stuff is just wrecking your skin and triggering massive allergic reactions. I saw this article in a major daily newspaper and figured I'd pass it along:
Even the pricey stuff can trigger allergies
Based on data from the allergy clinic at the Mayo Clinic, they’ve put together a list of the most common cosmetic and hair products that cause contact dermatitis. Honestly, it's pretty shocking how many big-name, expensive brands show up on here, especially since they usually brag about being clinically tested and safe. Here's what we're looking at: - Ombro conditioner; - Koleston black hair dye; - Aqual soap; - Revlon nail polish; - Azzurro stick; - FA blue deodorant stick; - 8x4 blue roll-on; - Credo deodorant; - liquid foundations from Yardley, Markins, Max Factor, Bioderm, Clinique, Dior, Gemey, Invite, Yves Rocher, and Samantha; - creams from Pond's, Anita, Cremedas, Golden, Jade, FA beauty, FA with vitamin E, and Vitaskin 21; - Caroll lip gloss; - Carla blush, specifically numbers 6 and 8; - Penitude makeup remover; - Nivea milk; 😲 - FA shower gel; - Algemarin foam; - Figaro p 160 shaving foam; - Priroda daje cream for sensitive and damaged skin; - Rosal hydrating and anti-wrinkle creams; - Montana and Zepter perfumes; - Obsession and Venice eau de toilette; - Fahrenheit aftershave; - Miss Sporty blush; - Corral eyeliner and Krka brown eyeliner; - Ellen Betrix eyeliner
The Nivea one totally caught me off guard though...
So, quick question for the group... when was the last time one of you actually had your breasts checked during a routine OB-GYN visit?!
Honestly, I don't think any doctor has ever bothered to do it for me. Isn't that supposed to be a standard part of the exam, or am I just totally off base here? Since they seem to skip it—probably because they just can't be bothered—I think next time I'm going to actually insist on an exam or at least ask if they have some kind of screening brochure. But seriously, shouldn't a physical checkup be the norm?
And what about ovarian ultrasounds? Shouldn't those be mandatory too?? Or am I missing something obvious? The only reason I even found out anything was because my last doctor did an ultrasound on my ovaries, and she mentioned they looked a little 🙄 polycystic. Like, really? And she only even did the scan because she had a med student shadowing her. If it wasn't for that random intern, I probably would've gone my whole life without ever knowing I had PCOS... 😲 😕
It’s been ages since I dealt with a sore spot near my eye, but I remember using some cream in a little tube back then—something with cortisone, I think? Not sure if they even make that exact one anymore, or if there’s something better out there now. Anyway, those steroid creams aren't really great if you're using them long-term... but for me, it did the trick.
Also, try to force yourself to take some brewer's yeast, but get the powder version... Vitamin B is huge!