wiredpuma5 said:I was actually prescribed it just to help prevent migraines.
Me too, honestly—back a long time ago. I don't think anything worked better than that, but man, the side effects were rough; I felt terrible and my hair was falling out like crazy.
Walter Foster81 said:I tried searching for anything about this on the forums here, but I couldn't find a thing. I'm really curious to hear about everyone else's experiences with this specific bacterium. To be honest, I didn't even know it existed until now. 🙂 It seems like some people say it's dangerous, while others claim you don't even need treatment at all!! 😕
From what I understand, it can be pretty serious if you just ignore it. The tricky part is how it hides in your system, so you might not even realize you're carrying it. Personally, I don't think there's much to worry about as long as you follow the prescribed treatment plan. In my case, the medication worked perfectly on the first try.
Casey Rogers47 said:Your tonsils basically act as a shield for your lungs—they’re really the first line of defense in your throat. In my case, they actually proved it with a pathology report showing chronic inflammation. The surgeon who performed my tonsillectomy over at Mayo Clinic told me she’d honestly never seen someone with quite as much pus buildup as I had.
I wonder, though... what did yours look like on the outside? Mine apparently don't look too bad, and you can't really squeeze anything out of them, but lately, I've been dealing with constant throat, ear, and sinus infections. My doctor suggested it might be time to just get them taken out.
Aaron Gonzalez4 said:At the end of the day, you just have to lead with empathy and tolerance, keep your cool, and focus on getting the job done. That’s how things work everywhere, just in different ways—if someone can't handle it, I guess they should just find a different career path. Simple as that.
plus a little bit of heavy artillery thrown in for good measure...
Oh, I just realized I ended up repeating someone else's point. Honestly, I’ve had my fair share of terrible experiences too, ranging from sexual innuendos to straight-up mockery. One time, someone actually told me one of my nostrils was wider, but supposedly that was a good thing because it would make it easier to pick my nose—and they said it loud enough for everyone to hear, followed by this obnoxious laugh. 😬 At the end of the day, I never assumed a guy acted that way because he’s a doctor; it's just because he's an idiot. And I guess there will always be people like that, no matter where you go. It's not like patients are any better.
Generally speaking, any profession where you're constantly dealing with the public can be pretty awful. I always think back to those clerks at the DMV. I went to renew my ID a few months ago, and during that thirty-minute window, people were cursing, screaming, fighting over their spot in line, messing everything up and then yelling again, and it just never stopped. And you're expected to just smile at every single idiot and stay polite. 🙄
Angela Bailey30 said:Look, I’m a professional soldier. Nobody ever asks me how many hours or days I’ve been on my feet during a shift before handing me an order. But that’s the career I chose, and I don't mind it one bit. I think it's the same for you—choosing to be a doctor is a calling. I really don't believe anyone forced you into this; you knew what you were signing up for. So, I can't quite justify using a rough shift as an excuse for your behavior.
I have to disagree there. Just because someone is at work doesn't mean they should be pushed to the point of total exhaustion. It's common sense that a sleep-deprived person is much more prone to making mistakes than someone who is well-rested. Of course, being a doctor means you have to be prepared for tough working conditions, but the real issue is that patients often make things unnecessarily difficult. Ideally, there would be mutual respect between the doctor and the patient, but honestly, I feel like we rarely see that happening here in the US.
Benjamin Murphy2 said:One more thing that keeps popping up in these discussions: grades aren't a true measure of knowledge, and they certainly don't guarantee expertise later on.
Well, I'm definitely not the first one to argue that grades aren't some kind of ultimate metric. What I was trying to get at is that medicine is a specialized field—like a residency or fellowship—and it’s just impossible for everyone in it to be equally skilled, let alone perfect. The real distinction is that medical errors carry much heavier consequences than, say, my mistakes, like occasionally misplacing a piece of paperwork. 🙂
Benjamin Murphy2 said:Who’s actually being the arrogant one here? Is it the patient who rolls into the ER at three in the morning because they have a sore throat—a condition that, let's be honest, isn't going to drastically change between now and sunrise—or is it the doctor who shows up, acts grumpy because they’ve been on shift all day and maybe only squeezed in two hours of sleep, but ultimately just does their job? I guess it depends on how you look at it, but I can't help but wonder where the line is drawn.
I remember this one shift I had at the infectious disease ward that was just absolute hell. My colleague and I were basically running around like headless chickens from the moment we clocked in; the ER was completely slammed, and we were just grinding away all morning. We barely had time to breathe, let alone eat—just those frantic fifteen-minute breaks to grab a quick bite or run to the restroom before diving right back into the chaos. Then, out of nowhere, a nurse walks into the exam room and says, "Doctor, dinner is being served at 7:00." Right then, the kid I was actually treating looks up at me with this incredibly pathetic, accusatory little expression and goes, "But the waiting room is full."
Honestly, I feel like my ears are starting to ring from all this nonsense. If it weren't for the way I was raised, I probably would have just gone ahead and called everyone out exactly as they are. I mean, seriously, what kind of machine is expected to run without any fuel? It feels like they expect me to just function without food, water, or even a bathroom break until I finally burn out! Where is the humanity in that? Is there any compassion left for us at all?
I don't take bribes, even though people have tried to offer them to me more than a few times. My philosophy is simple: I treat every single patient like a human being. Unfortunately, I can't say that every patient treats me with that same level of humanity. That’s why it hurts so much when I get accused—time and again—of being one of those doctors who definitely takes kickbacks just because of my title. I mean, honestly, where do people get the right to dump all their frustrations on me? It's like, what does that have to do with me? If someone is upset with cardiac surgeons over at a major hospital like Mayo Clinic, why am I the target? I drive a Korean car, and I took out a mortgage on my house that I’ll probably be paying off until the day I die. One of these days, I might just snap and lose my cool, and then someone will probably sue me for corruption. It's exhausting.
Don't you all see how medical errors are being weaponized to distract the public whenever something significant actually happens? It feels like they just start churning out filler content during the off-season to cloud everyone's judgment. A close friend of mine was actually convinced that meningococcal sepsis cases spike in the summer, simply because that’s when the news cycle starts obsessing over it. But honestly, that’s the exact opposite of the truth. It makes me wonder—how can anyone actually trust the newspapers when they manipulate the narrative around things like meningitis?I honestly feel like we haven't really touched on this yet, but I was just sitting here thinking about the whole situation with koka. It’s one of those things where you want to have a firm opinion, but everything feels so layered and complicated that I find myself hesitating to jump to any conclusions. Maybe I'm overthinking it, or maybe there's just more to the story than what's being said right now. I guess I'm just trying to wrap my head around how all these moving parts fit together. It's definitely something worth keeping an eye on, though. I guess I should probably just declare it then...kSo, they're claiming it’s a spherical bacterium instead of a rod-shaped one—which is just completely wrong. Honestly, the way they wrote that was so amateurish and poorly executed; it felt totally unrefined.
Intolerance is such a heavy thing to deal with. Honestly, the sheer level of exclusion we see lately is just devastating. I suppose it’s easier for some people to live that way—it takes less mental effort when you don't have to actually think about anyone else's perspective—but it breaks my heart to see it spreading like this. It feels especially bitter because I chose to stay here in the States because I truly love this country, even while watching my closest friends move away to places where they can earn ten times what I make. I guess there's a certain irony in staying loyal to a place that sometimes feels increasingly closed off.
It isn't really that people are too lazy to think; I think it’s more that they actually lack the capacity to do so, which honestly feels much worse. In my opinion, this whole debate is kind of pointless—it just seems like a way for everyone to vent their frustrations. If you look closely at what's happening here, it’s a perfect example of how nothing in life is ever truly black and white, though people love to pretend it is. I can see where both sides are coming from. I genuinely empathize with those who are frustrated with doctors, but I also understand those who defend them. In my own experience, I’ve encountered both excellent physicians and some pretty terrible ones. It's just one of those things. As my partner always says, even doctors had to pass their board exams, and let's be real, not everyone gets an A+. Some people struggle through it. Whenever I felt like something wasn't right with my own care, I made sure to politely seek out a second opinion. If I recall correctly, under U.S. healthcare standards, patients absolutely have the legal right to do exactly that. So, Benjamin Murphy2, I was wondering... would you consider being my doctor? 😍 😍 😁
Gregory Martin6 said:I deal with frequent headaches in the evenings, so I was wondering if anyone else goes through this... and how you manage them?... Could this maybe be due to my screen time? I spend about 8 hours staring at a monitor during my morning shift. Are there specific computer glasses out there? (I don't wear prescription glasses because my vision is actually fine). Any help would be appreciated... I feel like I'm constantly popping pills just to get through the day. Is it possible it's related to working on a computer since I spend 8 hours at a monitor during my morning shifts?😕 Please help... I'm getting pretty tired of relying so heavily on painkillers to deal with these headaches.🙏
I actually know someone who uses those specialized computer glasses. Nowadays, even local optical shops have specialists who drop in periodically, so you could probably get everything sorted out fairly quickly. That’s basically how I went about getting my last pair.
Kyle Nelson2 said:Yeah, I kind of feel like that might be happening with my current glasses... do you think it was a mistake made by the people who actually made them?
It’s possible the eye doctor got the measurements wrong, or maybe the lab just messed up the lenses. Honestly, it could even be both.
I used to deal with some pretty intense headaches, where the letters would just seem to dance all over the page, making it almost impossible to read anything. I don't actually have standard nearsightedness or farsightedness; it’s really just a mild case of astigmatism. In my first experience, they did a manual eye exam rather than using one of those high-tech digital machines, so my prescription was basically based on what I told them during the test. Once I got my glasses, things improved almost immediately when it came to reading or watching TV, though I guess I did need a little bit of time to just get used to the whole concept of wearing glasses. When I went to a different clinic for a second opinion, they ended up giving me the exact same prescription. So, I think it's important to remember that it doesn't necessarily mean the lenses are bad—you might just need to give yourself a little time to adjust. Though, obviously, you shouldn't wait forever if they don't feel right.
Kyle Nelson2 said:So, after quite a few years, I finally went out and got some new glasses. It wasn’t even for a major prescription change—just a slight correction like +0.25 or +0.75—but they did address my astigmatism, which I’ve actually had for a while (it's listed as D: cyl 1.25 axis 170, L: cyl -1.00 axis 10)..
Everything seems totally fine if I cover one eye, but the second I look through both at once, my brain just can't seem to fuse the images correctly. I feel like I've lost all sense of depth perception; everything just feels way too close to me. It’s not that things were blurry before, but I actually ended up tripping over a curb outside a Starbucks the other night because I completely misjudged the drop... and that was while wearing the new glasses.
I guess I'm wondering what might be going on here.😕 I actually stopped wearing my old pair for about three weeks right before I picked these up, and I've only been wearing the new ones for less than a week now...
I actually had the exact same experience when I first got my glasses. It took me about two weeks to really adjust, though with anyone else, it seemed to click almost immediately. It’s probably just a matter of your brain getting used to the new input, but if it doesn't start feeling better soon, you should definitely go back and get them checked out...
I just remembered something else—I was reading online that taking magnesium as a supplement can actually help with migraines since it supposedly improves circulation. I'm not an expert by any means, but if you haven't tried it, it might be worth looking into as a potential way to help ease the pain... 🙂
Honestly, it’s not much of a hurdle 🙂 since your primary care physician is really the only one who can actually write that prescription; a neurologist usually just provides the recommendation. Maybe you could try having a real conversation with her? If she's on board, she might just give you the medication without needing the formal referral first. You could order it, and then once you finally see the neurologist, just ask them to note the specific recommendation in your medical history. Then, you can just print that out or show it to your GP so they have the official backing to issue the script. From there, you just deal with your primary doctor for the refills, and you're pretty much done with the specialist.
I was an immigrant myself back in the day, and I remember using Imigran, so it's a bit surprising it's hard to find. I managed to pick up Maxalt at a local CVS, and I'd imagine other pharmacies should have it too—it might just be that because it's a newer option, it isn't stocked everywhere yet. Like I mentioned earlier, Imigran worked well enough for me, but it always knocked me out; I basically had to go straight to bed, which wasn't ideal. Maxalt feels much better because it doesn't make you feel quite so drowsy.
I really hope your head feels better soon; migraines are just the worst... and honestly, why spend your own money on expensive meds if you can get them covered through social services?
With Maxalt, you can actually just put it on your tongue and let it dissolve right away—you just swallow it with your saliva instead of needing a glass of water. If you take it on an empty stomach, I think it might even start kicking in after just 15 or 20 minutes. Honestly, I’m not sure what else I could tell you beyond what I mentioned earlier. Anyway, I don't really get why you're looking into buying migraine meds on your own. In the US, all those kinds of medications require a prescription. You just need to see a specialist, and they'll handle everything from there. Plus, they'll be able to recommend the specific medication that works best for your system.
Maxalt actually requires a prescription! I managed to get mine approved today without any issues at all, so maybe you should just check in with your doctor if you haven't already. Before this, I was prescribed Zomig, which honestly didn't do anything for me, and before that, I used Imigran. That one was okay, I suppose, but it made me feel incredibly drowsy—like, wiped out. Maxalt, on the other hand, was such a pleasant surprise. The migraine cleared up, and I felt relatively normal enough to get back to work after a quick hour or two of rest. The only weird thing was that I felt some tightness in my chest and neck, but that passed pretty quickly.
Yeah, but what does it actually mean to be with someone "on dry land"? 😕 I mean, if things are bone-dry, you’d think you'd want to add some moisture, right? I honestly doubt they were particularly comfortable, and I imagine that kind of friction would sting like hell.
Hmm, when was the last time he was actually with someone before this? I mean, a buddy of mine once had a girlfriend living in a different city, and whenever they finally got together, they’d basically spend days on end inseparable. Well, one time she went so hard on him that he actually ended up with physical wounds—like, there was actual bleeding. It was honestly pretty gruesome. My advice? You should probably get him to see a doctor. I remember my ex once developed these nasty little sores that turned out to be from sweat or friction, so he started carrying a bag around just to manage it. After that whole ordeal, I spent several years dealing with inflammation issues. By the way, we were extremely careful about protection back then.
Christian Cruz95 said:That’s absolutely not how it works. You generally only catch it for the first time during childhood—that's primary Herpes Simplex, known as herpetic gingivostomatitis. Anything that happens later on is just recurrent exacerbations (basically, flare-ups). That's what we call Herpes simplex recidivans.
And one more thing: please, please don't use that Apipro spray. The alcohol concentration is way too high, and I think it can actually cause more harm to your mouth than good. Mucous membranes just don't handle alcohol well! Alcohol is a disinfectant, and it really shouldn't be applied directly to the mucosa. Besides, there's proven data showing that all mouthwashes containing even a little bit of alcohol have a long-term, statistically significant (0.95 T) link to the occurrence of oral tumors. I’d suggest avoiding that spray if you can. Propolis is fine, but not when it's dissolved in alcohol.
I had no idea about the Apipro! I actually picked some up recently and thought it felt incredibly intense—like, you spray it and you almost start choking. 😁 But, honestly, the fact remains that I had a canker sore, and it practically vanished right after I used the spray. Also, isn't propolis usually dissolved in alcohol? I might have misheard something regarding the extraction process... anyway, I usually just buy my propolis from some friends of mine who are local beekeepers.
As for the herpes stuff: I know it sounds silly, but I had a really terrible outbreak, and I was honestly starting to feel a bit desperate. Even right now, I'm treating one 😬. I have some Virolex at home, and at the health food store, they suggested tea tree oil is good for this, and maybe lavender for the scarring.