Posts by Justin Fox

Walter Myers4 said:Non-combatants—or rather, unarmed personnel—could have been utilized within the military if there had been any actual leadership or common sense involved.
Think cooks, logistics clerks, laundry staff, heavy equipment operators, or even domestic help for officers' wives...

Exactly. "Domestic help for officers." Since when did the primary mission of the military shift from winning wars to acting as personal servants for high-ranking officials? If they want maids, they should pay for them out of their own pockets.

Walter Myers4 said:However, the fundamental goal here is clearly to disarm the citizenry, leaving them in a state where they can't even defend themselves against a slap in the face.

As if the current state of IBM could actually provide any real defense. Honestly, the draft-era units and reserve brigades are a complete disaster. The professional brigades were incomparably more capable. If we hadn't wasted everyone on mandatory service, we might have had more professionals equipped with decent gear—say, an M1 Abrams instead of some outdated relic.

Eventually, everyone gets tired of their field and bites the hand that feeds them. I suppose being a doctor is harder than most other jobs, given they spend their entire lives dealing with sickness and misery; it makes it all too easy to start looking down on their patients.

Look at it this way: on one hand, they operate within this rigid hierarchy where patient satisfaction doesn't really impact their bottom line, so instead, they focus on posturing and showing off for their colleagues just to climb the ladder.

What she wrote is honestly disgraceful. It’s borderline encouraging self-harm—it sounds incredibly arrogant and completely heartless. Unfortunately, some doctors really are just like that. 😢

Susan Martin24 said:The end of this whole thing is our local contractor selling junk while posing for photos with Nobel laureates under a bright golden sun.🙂

Now, honey, I think you've got your wires crossed. What Nobel laureates? What contractors? And what "junk" are we even talking about? I don't sell anything. You clearly think I’m some nemesis from your past, but look—you’re wrong again.

A New Yorker being wrong? A doctor being wrong? Sure, why not. It’s not exactly a first. They get it wrong and then try to mask the blunder with sheer arrogance and a total lack of substance, all just to maintain the illusion that they actually matter.

Jose Miller33, I’ve officially filed a formal complaint against you. I actually requested that they strip you of your moderator status.
Megan Reed: Honestly, I couldn't care less about your nitpicking over grammar.
Susan Martin24, oh such a wounded ego: If you can't handle being confronted with actual medical malpractice, then stop quoting my posts. Go pick flowers in a meadow or something. These attacks of yours are just pathetic. If anyone here needs psychiatric help, you're first in line—maybe try learning how to admit when you're wrong. I don't care if you're a doctor; you aren't Bog.

MangoAnanas said:When a baby is first born, they often look completely cyanotic—just this deep shade of blue. It’s a bit jarring, honestly; they look more like a tiny little alien than a human being. It usually takes about a minute or so before that healthy pink color finally starts to settle in. Because of that, there's a massive rush to get things moving during delivery. You can't waste a second because that little one is essentially struggling through hypoxia. That’s why doctors apply pressure to the abdomen; it’s all about making things easier for both the mother and the newborn to ensure everyone gets the oxygen they need.

Hey, MangoAnanas. Do you ever wonder if the natural pace of labor is actually the sweet spot for both the mother and the baby? From what I can gather, trying to rush things seems like it just increases the risk of tearing, mostly because the body doesn't get enough time to fully prepare itself. Unless we're looking at those rare, critical medical emergencies, the natural progression shouldn't really cause issues for the child. So, wouldn't you agree that speeding up the process should be the exception rather than the rule? It feels like we should be letting nature take its course whenever possible.

MangoAnanas said:The exams are done by hand. It’s all based on how many fingers can fit—that's how they gauge dilation and decide when it’s actually time to get moving with labor. Yeah, the exam is manual. So, how exactly would you suggest doing it? Using a trocar from the inside?

There’s a way to perform an exam where you manipulate the fingers to minimize discomfort, and then there’s the other way. I’m talking about a specific situation where a patient actually finds the courage to speak up, only to have the doctor "punish" them by intentionally being rough and making the procedure as painful as possible. It’s honestly disgraceful. I think any medical exam is much easier to endure when you feel like the person across from you actually wants to help. Once you get that gut feeling that they’re acting out of spite or revenge, the whole thing becomes unbearable—even if the technique itself is technically perfect or performed with clinical precision. If the intent is malicious, the skill doesn't matter.
What is the actual point of that exam? A woman is going to dilate when she dilates. Measuring whether she’s opened exactly Y centimeters in X minutes doesn't actually change the biological process of labor. It's just numbers on a chart.

MangoAnanas said:I’m sure she was just drilling away without any numbing agent because she wanted to be cruel... But honestly? That’s just not how it works. Lidocaine kicks in almost instantly; if she actually intended to skip the anesthesia, she couldn't have pulled that off. I can't recall if they performed an episiotomy or not—I don't have the time to go through every medical detail—but if it was just a simple tear, we're talking maybe two or three stitches at most. It really just comes down to the individual. Some women make a massive production out of the whole thing, while others breeze right through it without much fuss at all.

Look, I get where you're coming from, but I know for a fact that lidocaine doesn't just kick in instantly. It needs a moment to actually settle in before it fully takes hold. It’s just like when you go to the dentist—they give you the injection, sit there for a minute, and then tap your lip to see if you can feel anything before they even start the procedure. I've been through it myself enough times to know that it definitely isn't an immediate "lights out" situation right after the needle hits.

I realize that local anesthetics work individually and aren't always as effective on inflamed tissue. In this case, they didn't perform an episiotomy—which was actually one of the things that irritated the patient in the first place—but honestly, it’s probably for the best since she only had a minor tear. But I have to ask: how on earth do you justify a doctor just continuing to stitch someone up while the woman is screaming in pain, only stopping once her husband finally loses his cool and shouts at them to stop? To me, that sounds like a textbook malpractice lawsuit waiting to happen.

MangoAnanas said:What on earth did those doctors do to you to make them turn on you like that? Did this happen back here in the States or over in Australia?

Look, MangoAnanas, this isn't actually about me. It’s about principles—human rights and basic human dignity. I've always stood up for myself when it comes to being treated with respect, and frankly, I usually get my way. And no, I've never even been to Australia, so I have no idea why you're bringing that up.
It infuriates me when doctors act like they hold absolute authority, making life-altering decisions for patients without giving a damn about what the patient actually thinks or feels. What one person considers "standard procedure" can be deeply traumatic for someone else, and that needs to be taken seriously.
I prefer to stay quiet about what others think, but I hope that by posting here every now and then, I can at least raise some awareness about the need for more humane treatment in healthcare.

Susan Martin24, if my posts bother you so much, then stop quoting them. Honestly, your entire feed is just dripping with contempt for anyone brave enough to shake up a broken system. You think I’m the asshole here? Kiss my ass, Susan Martin24. You wouldn't last a day as a patient, even if you were the last person left on Earth. And don't even get me started on those long-winded rants of yours about how suffering somehow makes you an expert on life. It's exhausting.

It’s funny, isn't it? Doctors always seem obsessed with making excuses for their colleagues, while everyone else actually gives a damn about the patients. I try to stay objective, unlike you.

Re:
http://www.example.com/article/story/145
This is about a woman who managed to convince the hospital staff to let her give birth exactly how she wanted—naturally, without all the unnecessary cutting, stitching, or interference. Everything went smoothly until one doctor took it personally. Apparently, having an opinion on your own medical care was enough to make this physician decide to settle a score.

First, she started performing manual exams that were intentionally aggressive and incredibly painful. Then, once the baby arrived, the doctor started stitching up minor tears before the anesthesia had even kicked in.😲

Now, I can see how a painful exam might be chalked up to incompetence or just a bad day, but that bit about the stitching? That sounds like intentional cruelty. It’s a blatant violation of medical ethics.

A few questions:
- How do you defend yourself against this kind of targeted harassment from a doctor who holds all the power?
- If someone isn't in a position to fight back in the moment, what's the best way to report them, hold them accountable, or ensure they face actual consequences?

It’s commendable that the Holy Spirit provides a website with information. Unfortunately, that information is flat-out wrong. On:
http://www.klubtrudnica.net/porod/epiziotomija.htm
they are spreading falsehoods:
- "An episiotomy speeds up delivery and makes stitching easier." That’s just not true. Research shows that if tearing is going to happen anyway, an episiotomy doesn't prevent it; it actually makes the resulting tear much worse. The idea that routine episiotomies are beneficial is completely outdated. Does the Holy Spirit even keep up with modern medical advancements?

It's interesting how they claim an episiotomy is often standard 😲practice during birth, yet they follow that up by saying "incontinence issues were more pronounced in women who had an episiotomy." Does that mean they're performing the procedure just to cause incontinence? For actual, accurate information regarding episiotomies, you should check:

I also find it quite unsettling how the site suggests a pregnant woman should simply "mention" to her OBGYN that she wants to avoid an episiotomy. That isn't how it works. The truth is that a patient shouldn't be forced to sign a blanket consent form that authorizes doctors to perform any and all procedures on her body. If you don't sign that form, they are legally required to ask for permission before every single step—whether it's starting an IV, breaking the water, or making an incision. If a hospital refuses to provide care because a patient won't sign away her rights, she can report them to the Department of Health for a blatant violation of patient rights.

The heavy hitter here is the cream—supposedly works wonders if you actually stick with it. Also, try switching to cotton socks, grabbing a slightly roomier fit, and opting for more breathable shoes.

I don't feel hungry at all when I first wake up. I usually wait about 30 to 60 minutes after getting to the office before I eat, typically just a sandwich and a
Coca-Cola. I’ve been thinking about cutting out the Coca-Cola in the mornings, but honestly, it hits the spot right now. 😢

Ginger Rogers is the absolute king of sushi! Whether it's maki or nigiri, just add a little wasabi sauce and some pickled ginger... man, delicious.

I honestly don't see what a surgeon should have to tolerate here. If it isn't an emergency, the patient can choose to go that route and shoulder the costs of a non-standard procedure themselves. However, when it comes to the risk of infection, we really ought to be facilitating the safest possible path.

The odds of contracting hepatitis or HIV aren't exactly one in a million; they're significantly higher than that. I suspect the real issue arises during those early stages of infection, where the virus is already circulating in the bloodstream before antibodies can even be detected. It makes me wonder why we don't just hold off on labeling blood as safe until a second test is performed on the donor after the incubation period has passed.

Look, I’ve always had a bit of an aversion to the whole medical profession, so I’m really at a loss here. My current strategy involves trying to mitigate the situation through aggressive self-medication via chocolate—in just about every form imaginable. Does anyone have any actual good ideas on how to help myself?

The whole idea here is just about sharing what we've been through.

I suspect I could detect THC in the bloodwork, though the real question is whether they’ll actually go looking for it. I’m not entirely sure what the legalities are regarding whether they're obligated—or even allowed—to disclose if someone tested positive. That said, I imagine it’s probably in your best interest not to leave a paper trail of marijuana use floating around for everyone to see.

As for the recipient, there’s a chance they might experience some odd reactions to the interaction between THC and their medication. We're talking unexpected symptoms that don't quite fit their usual profile, which doctors might misinterpret—assuming any significant amount is even circulating in the bloodstream.
If you're planning on sharing the high, just give people the courtesy of a choice. Pass the joint instead of the blood.

I usually just go with a thin layer of ChapStick for prevention, mostly just keeping it on hand for when the tube runs dry. I haven't really stumbled upon some miracle cure to speed up healing once things get bad, but if I stay ahead of it with constant ChapStick application 🙂 and make sure I don't spend too much time licking my lips in this freezing weather, they haven't cracked on me yet this season.

Jamie Clark74 keeps posting these massive walls of text, folks. Give it a rest and try being concise for once; nobody has the patience to read through your novels. Plus, you're just diluting the actual discussion.

I’ve always felt that hypochondria is a bit of a minefield. On one hand, you're looking at a genuine psychological struggle; these people need actual support and empathy, not to be turned into a punchline at a dinner party.

On the other hand, there's a real danger in how we label things. I worry about those dealing with legitimate, hard-to-pinpoint medical issues who end up being dismissed as just "anxious" or "hypochondriacs." It trivializes what they're actually going through.

www.regaine.com is such a drag to deal with. I honestly felt like it was actually working for me at one point, but I just couldn't keep up with the routine. Eventually, I gave up, so now I just give my hair a quick trim once in a while.

You can’t exactly throw someone in jail just because they did a lousy job. That’s not how the legal system works. You could potentially go after them for assault if you could prove intent, though I highly doubt that applies here. This sounds more like a case of medical malpractice. What kind of sentencing does that actually carry?

Exactly. If they had actually performed some basic diagnostic screenings, she might still have both eyes.