Posts by Laura Williams4

Yeah, you're right. I just saw that. So basically, I'm stuck inside for seven days until this fever finally breaks.

I’ve been scouring the CDC website and I don't see anything stating that a positive test requires a mandatory seven-day quarantine. Did they change the rules again without telling anyone, or is this just left up to whatever an individual decides to do?

I like having things under control, but strictly when it concerns my own life. I couldn't care less about micromanaging how other people live theirs. My own setup is tight—everything from legal paperwork and bills to warranties, textbooks, and my personal notes is perfectly filed away. It means if I need something urgently, I find it instantly.
My computer is the same way; everything is organized into spreadsheets and folders with clear labels. Honestly, watching someone with a thousand icons cluttering their desktop drives me crazy. They’ve got memory wasted on photos they never look at and a mountain of useless documents just sitting there.
That’s just how I operate. I have my system, and frankly, I don't care how everyone else chooses to stay messy. The only exception is when I'm forced to collaborate with someone. In those cases, I expect everything to be clear, direct, and fast. 😁

I’d be down for that too. Anyone else getting ready to jump in?

Do we still have to scan the referral just to email it in? 😲

mistyjackal842

Bilić is a nightmare. She’s high-strung, impossible to deal with, and way overpriced. You walk in for a basic checkup and they hit you with 250/$100??
I was perfectly happy with the Eye clinic near the park. I went in for some conjunctivitis issues and the service was great.

Look, how am I supposed to help you from here?
The only way out is to go get tested. This waiting game is just going to eat you alive. Make sure you check for all types of hepatitis, and honestly, you might as well screen for HIV too while you're at it.
There’s a risk, sure, but it’s slim. I'm rooting for you and hoping for a clean bill of health. 🙂

gentlestag18 said:Still haven't gotten an answer to this one:
So, looking for a GP in the New York City area or a clinic... just a normal, regular doctor. Doesn't need to be anyone special, just someone who actually takes new patients without having to deal with a nurse who storms out of the room looking like you just insulted her entire family just because you asked if they're accepting new people.

Živana Jadrešić
Student Health Center, Times Square (near the Mosque)
my rating: 8/10

Drew Booth said:Can someone recommend a truly great, experienced dentist who accepts Medicare?

Thanks in advance 🙂

Mirjana Crnić, Petrov 67
tel: 01/ 23 01 804
my rating: 8/10

Both offices are right by Star, just outside that small town in the Midwest, three stops from Drašković Street.

Here’s the federal agency:

And here's the local one:

I assume you know which one you need. Just check their website for the specific department; they have all the phone numbers and info listed there.

caterina, how’s that allergy situation treating you? I’ve got every single symptom you described. Runny nose, itching, sneezing, bloodshot eyes—the whole works. Nothing is touching it. Telfast just leaves me feeling groggy, and Claritin and all those other useless pills don't do a damn thing.

Give us an actual photo instead of this horror story you call a description!

I’m seeing a Carpenter here. She does standard fillings and ozone therapy. Usually, a filling is $38, while the ozone stuff is $71. She’s nice and friendly, most of the time. 🙂
I’ve been going to her for a couple of years now and I'm satisfied.

There's more info over here:

What’s the medical scene like there? Should I go ahead and book an appointment too?

Does anyone know anything about Dr. Dubravka Zekić Bouček?? Thanks.

If you head over to the Vision Center, there are two great doctors upstairs doing exams. Downstairs, you can grab your contacts, solutions, and frames, plus get all the advice you need from the staff. I've been going there for years and they're solid.
www.opto-centar.hr

When was the last time this aired on PBS, and does anyone know if it’s actually coming back anytime soon?

Taylor Flores6 said:Please, I beg you, don't post things like that unless you're speaking from direct experience. Personally, I actually did those exercises and managed to reduce my prescription significantly (by about -2.00 and 1.25), and I haven't even done them for a month or two now... nothing has reverted back. I think it's mostly nonsense, probably just some fluff spread by a rookie optometrist who doesn't want people helping themselves. I guess it’s more in their interest to have people constantly buying contact lenses or glasses for $200 or more, only to replace them again a few months later.

People often start these exercises, but maybe they aren't reading the instructions carefully, or perhaps they just don't stick with it long enough. If someone is thinking about starting, I suppose they need to clearly understand the goal of the routine, as well as what they have to give up—like wearing corrective lenses, some time, and maybe 20 minutes every morning and evening.

If you have a very high prescription or if you've worn contacts or glasses for a long time, it's quite likely it will take much longer for you to see results than it did for me. In my case, I saw a change in my prescription after about a month of consistent daily work.

Laser surgery is permanent and you might run into issues like dry eyes or issues with astigmatism. No, thank you. This approach doesn't cost you anything to try, I guess. Good luck.

And you tried laser surgery just so you could talk me into your nonsense?
Everyone I've asked had their prescription return, and for some, it didn't even improve. There's plenty of info on that in the thread dedicated to clearing prescriptions; do a little searching. Based on that, I could easily say you're just on that doctor's payroll. 🙄

Laser surgery is the only way to go, and even then, only once your prescription stops changing. Don't waste your time with any of those fake vision exercises.

Look, don't do that. You're just going to wreck your eyes in the long run. Just stick to standard contacts—put them in in the morning, take them out at night. Your eye health should be your top priority. Don't be lazy and fall for those "two-month continuous wear" lenses they try to sell you.

Pure ego and competition. Here’s what happened to a friend of mine.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/

You should probably double-check your vision, get some blood work done, and maybe have a doctor look at your stomach—could be an ulcer or just irritation from stress. Most importantly, go talk to a professional at the link above. Don't feel ashamed or like you're losing your mind. Talking to someone who actually knows what they're doing can solve things and give you the kind of support you're looking for here online. Good luck.