Posts by Jonathan Taylor76

quiethound45 said:thanks so much! so should I go for the rib? i think he just listed female hormones and thyroid. i'll check my referral again tomorrow.
how much did you pay? do you show up fasting in the morning? where am I supposed to go?
i sound like such a clueless newbie, but i've never dealt with hospitals or even been in one, so the whole idea just creeps me out😱
and why do all those hospitals feel so cold and creepy... or is it just me?😢

Look, for the hormone stuff, head to the green building, hit the basement desk, and they'll tell you which room to go to. For the thyroid, you don't even need an appointment—just walk into the main hospital building at Nuclear Medicine, check in at the front desk, and they'll point you in the right direction. For both tests, I just used standard referrals from my specialist for the hormones and my primary care doctor for the thyroid. Since I have supplemental insurance, I didn't have to pay anything, so I'm not sure what the cost is for you. If you don't have extra coverage, bring cash, though I doubt it's going to break the bank. Good luck, hope this helps.!

Look, they sent me to the same clinic in Chicago, and they told me straight up they don't even do full hormone panels there. They just pointed me toward Mount Sinai instead. I went through with everything there and honestly, it was a much better call—it was worth skipping that rude crew at the first clinic entirely. Just a heads-up: you’ll be waiting three weeks for the results, and you have to get the blood drawn during days 3-4 of your cycle. Good luck!👍

Give it some time and you'll see.👍

Look, I used to chug whole milk by the gallon—the heavy, farm-fresh stuff straight from the dairy—and I was fine. Then I hit my mid-20s and suddenly every cup felt like a punch to the gut. (Back when I was 19, I just drank whatever grocery store milk was on sale). Fast forward to three years ago: got diagnosed with chronic gastritis, so dairy is officially out. But since I’m a total milk addict, I switched to soy milk and honestly? It’s a game changer. Now I can actually eat my Cocoa Puffs again without issues. Even now, if I have to grab some milk, I stick to the processed stuff from the carton; it hits my stomach a little less hard than the organic stuff.👍 😲
Just a heads up, yogurt with probiotics, certain cheeses, and even plain sour cream don't bother me too much, though regular sour cream is a no-go. Heavy cream without preservatives is usually fine, though.👍
So yeah, soy milk, probiotic yogurt, and some basic store-bought milk—that's the list.🙏 👍

He's over on Kaufman Street. It’s that little stretch connecting Petrov and Vlaška. It’s the first street you hit after the quad, basically right at the first light. He’s in the building right on the corner of Kaufman and Vlaška, but you gotta use the Kaufman entrance.😕 🙂
I went to see him and honestly, he's pretty decent. Prices aren't even that bad. I paid about $117 for the ultrasound. Just go check it out.👍

I’ve tried everything. Seriously. From those weird herbal teas and holistic nonsense to taking heavy-duty Advil just so I can function like a normal woman. Nothing worked!😠 (And trust me, I was feeling myself plenty!) 😍 The only thing that gave me even a tiny bit of relief during the summer was hitting up a tanning bed—which actually makes sense since the heat dilates your vessels. But honestly? After all that trial and error, nothing beats some high-dose ibuprofen and piling on the heating pads. Even using a hot water bottle helps. It actually takes the edge off.👍

Hey🙂
Since I was 15, my period cramps have been a nightmare. At first, I could just get by with some Advil or Aspirin—nothing too heavy. But over time, the pain leveled up; it started feeling like actual labor pains. (And look, I haven’t given birth, but I work in healthcare, so I know what I’m talking about.😁).
Then, during our OBGYN rotation, our professors suggested we try stuff like Ketorolac or Voltaren. Thanks a lot for that advice, guys.🙏
After trying those, the pain became totally manageable. But now that I’m getting older, things have started ramping up again. I’m 31 now, and honestly, I’ve become a pro at managing this mess. Before my cycle hits, I take some Knavon Forte, and I make sure to take one every night before bed for two or three days. Usually, the worst pain hits right when I’m in a deep sleep and then 😠 😈 ...
Now, life is way easier. No more passing out, unbearable agony, vomiting, or diarrhea. Knavon Forte does the heavy lifting, and I usually toss in some Peptoran or Gastal just so I don't wreck my stomach.👍

feralcobra92 said:I’ve dealt with issues just like yours my whole life (last twenty years or so). Last year, trying to eat healthier, I started drinking soy milk and eating tofu—I make my own at home. To my surprise, my stomach stopped killing me for months. It used to be that even thinking about beans with onions, garlic, greasy meat, or a Coca-Cola would set me off. Now? I can feast on roasted peppers with garlic and feel totally fine. Soy is alkaline and healing. Give it a shot; I stumbled onto this by accident, maybe it’ll work for you too.

I've been on the soy milk thing for about two years now. It definitely helps; I don't get those stomach stones anymore, though things aren't perfect. I still have to watch what I eat. But yeah, skipping regular dairy makes a huge difference, even if I still have to take it easy on spicy stuff or cucumbers.
Good luck!👍

Hey there!
So, I’ve been diagnosed with chronic gastritis and a hiatal hernia. My stomach has always been super sensitive, so I’ve had to watch everything I eat since forever. After wasting my time on some stupid diet that did absolutely nothing except mess up my system (using Herbalife), I totally overhauled my whole routine. Now, I usually just have toast in the morning, eat lunch, and skip dinner entirely because if I eat too late, I just feel nauseous. Basically, I stay away from anything processed—no canned goods, no cheap spreads, no mayo, and definitely no peppers, onions, or garlic. Most of my meals are just boiled/cooked stuff without much seasoning. If you do slip up, Spasmex tablets might help with the pain; they relax the smooth muscle in the stomach wall, which is what's causing the issues. And obviously, Tums is a lifesaver (or maybe Pepcid/Rennie). If you're thirsty, just stick to plain water. If you really want a soda or something, dilute it with water first.
If I think of anything else, I'll let you know.👍