I haven't touched any birth control pills, even though my doctor suggested them a few years back. But honestly, the pain is back. Today it’s hitting my lower back hard, and it’s shooting down my sides from my waistline, though the back pain is definitely the worst part. At this point, I'm seriously at a loss for what to do.
Grace Hill5 said:What do you mean by nothing besides bacteria? I guess if there's bacteria, it probably caused the inflammation.
I ended up getting vaginal swabs; he mentioned they were probably from the pool. I was actually asking about the culture results—whether they showed any specific infections or diseases.
Grace Hill5 said:I'm actually in a pretty similar spot myself. Honestly, it might be some kind of lingering inflammation from chlamydia. Maybe try getting some swabs done? Though, I guess it's a long shot that they'll even catch it if you've had it for a while. PS: Are you noticing any heavy discharge lately?
Not at all. I already had the swabs done, and once again—besides just basic bacteria—there was absolutely nothing else found...
I'm honestly not sure if what I'm dealing with is gynecological or something else entirely—sorry if I've posted this in the wrong PDF. Basically, back in July, I ended up in the ER because of this intense pain in my lower right abdomen. I couldn't even eat because the nausea was so bad. The pain went on for days, so the doctor initially suspected appendicitis. However, they didn't find anything at the ER besides a little bit of bacteria in my urine; everything looked fine on the ultrasound, so they just told me to go see a gynecologist. I’ve had cysts on both ovaries before, but during the exam, the gynecologist said my ovaries looked clear. That didn't help much, though, because the pain came roaring back a month later, right before my period, and then my next period was late. This month has been brutal: heavy pain all over my abdomen, especially the lower part, cramps, sharp stabbing sensations, pain around my right hip and lower spine, and this dull ache that pops up around my belly button. Right now, I'm in the middle of switching gynecologists, but the one I moved to isn't accepting Medicare until the New Year, and I simply don't have the cash for a private specialist. I don't know if anyone here has gone through something similar? I just need some direction on where to even start. It's not quite every single day, but it feels like it most of the time, and there are days when it feels like period cramps so bad I can barely walk.
Maria Adams26 said:I actually spotted some at Deichmann priced around $10 for those wool ones, if you're interested.
Yeah, I spotted those there too. They were actually pretty cute. And honestly, I just added another pair of brown ones to my collection today—80 denier... 🙂
electricnomad422 said:Golden Point They were about $140 for cotton or whatever, and honestly, they're thick enough that you can't see through anything at all, so kill me if I'm wrong.😁 $19
It didn't do a single thing for me, and honestly, the side effects were absolutely brutal. Usually, you're supposed to feel those things taper off after a week or so once your body adjusts, right? Not for me. For me, they just got progressively worse every single day until I finally had to call it quits. That said, I have heard plenty of people swear by it...
I’ve got some stuff from Nama too. I went on a total shopping spree the other day and grabbed everything in every color imaginable. I even picked up two packs of the kids' sizes because the colors were just too good to pass up.
Look, I honestly don't know if you actually need to lose weight, and I have no clue how old you are, but I recognize what you just wrote. It’s incredibly familiar to me... that constant urge to drop pounds, that nagging frustration when you feel like you can't stop eating. I've been there. I actually lost a significant amount of weight once using one of those trendy fad diets, but instead of feeling better, the dissatisfaction just grew. Now, I've got people telling me I'm too thin, others saying I look perfectly fine, but I'll eat something and immediately feel like a balloon. I look in the mirror and all I see is fat. It’s likely an issue with having a distorted view of ourselves or our surroundings—maybe even something deeper. Personally, talking to a therapist helps me, even if they can't magically rewire my brain, because I still haven't quite given up on that dream of being extremely thin. You should try finding someone to talk to. And please, stop beating yourself up for eating. You can't lose weight without food, and you certainly can't stay fit and healthy if you starve yourself.
So, one time a private doctor prescribed me Utrogestan, and when I went to see my primary care physician later, they told me it’s typically given to women during pregnancy because it’s such a gentle option. They actually suggested it might be a much better choice for younger women dealing with missed periods too. Anyway, it worked fine for me—my cycle came back, and I didn't run into any issues for months afterward.
Look, just be careful if you're thinking about trying Tonalin. My aunt took it for about a month and ended up with these weird, painful lumps popping up all over her legs. They wouldn't go away, no matter what. Since she’s a nurse, she immediately started spiraling through a million different diagnoses, but it turned out they were definitely caused by the supplement. Even with medication, she didn't see much improvement. I think somewhere online it mentions that Tonalin can trigger this—I can't remember the exact medical term, but trust me, it's not a good time.
Look, regardless of any blood in your stool, my boyfriend dealt with hemorrhoids too—it’s a classic situation, just like yours... I went through something pretty similar a few years back. One of those veins just flared up on me, so I ended up grabbing some ointment and started being way more careful about my diet... If it really is just hemorrhoids, you can pick up an over-the-counter cream at CVS, take warm baths, and just tough it out for a bit... But seriously, go see a doctor just to be safe.
I’ve had this little lump behind my right ear since I was a kid—about the size of a cherry pit. My doctor always told me it was nothing to worry about. It never actually hurt, but lately, I’ve been dealing with these nagging headaches and a weird sense of pressure on that side of my head. Now, things are getting a bit strange: a noticeable thickening has popped up behind my left ear. At first, it was painful, though not totally unbearable, but now it’s just constantly annoying. It feels like a thickened vein when I touch it. Honestly, I wasn't even sure if this was the kind of thing you actually go to a doctor for...
I caught a glimpse of what the device actually looks like, and honestly, I’m starting to panic a little... As for the blood thing, there isn't any in my saliva, but there's this taste and smell—it might not be blood, but it definitely feels like it...
Alright, here’s the situation. For about six months now, I’ve been dealing with these recurring headaches. They’re unpredictable—sometimes they linger for a few days, then vanish for a bit, only to come back as this nagging pressure on the back right side of my head. Back in the summer, I took a hit to the head that wasn't even that hard, but it messed up my cervical spine, and my carotid Doppler results came back looking pretty bad too. My field of vision took a hit as well, so I had to get glasses, but the headaches still pop up at least twice a week. Lately, though, things have taken a weird turn. Over the last month and a half, I’ve been constantly smelling blood in my nasal passages, and for the past couple of weeks, I’ve actually started tasting blood in the back of my throat. My doctor ordered an MRI, which honestly terrifies me because my claustrophobia is no joke, but this smell and taste have me genuinely worried. To be clear, I’ve never had a nosebleed in my life, though I have dealt with frequent bouts of strep and throat infections over the last three years. Is there any actual connection between all these symptoms? What could this smell and taste even signify? If anyone has any insight, I’d really appreciate it.
I’m thinking about picking up some white goods on a GoCard payment plan for $2000 over 36 months. I’m also planning to take out a personal loan for $7,000 from JPMorgan Chase pretty soon. Does anyone know if buying this on credit will mess with my ability to get that loan approved? Is there any actual connection between the two? Thanks in advance
I’m dealing with the exact same headache... Honestly, the only real move is seeing a speech therapist, though even then, you have to wonder if they can actually fix it... It all boils down to what the root cause is. In my case, it’s a dental issue, so I’m looking at an orthodontist on top of the speech therapy. 🙂 But look, a speech pathologist isn't the worst thing in the world.