Why didn't you just ask these questions directly to your gynecologist? They’re the most qualified person to give you an actual answer, rather than asking people here who are mostly just laypeople.
Scott Allen10, I’m no anesthesiologist, but from a surgical standpoint, complete muscle relaxation is absolutely critical. You just can't achieve that level of stillness with local anesthesia and IV sedation alone... you need muscle relaxants, which necessitates endotracheal intubation—essentially, general anesthesia.
That said, I think you and I have started overcomplicating things and probably confused the general public more than necessary.😁
We run the risk of starting to sound like MacGregor, God forbid!😈
People claiming they were miraculously healed by MacGregor's supplements are just placebo responders. Their issues were mental, not physical. They could have been cured by a glass of sugar water as long as they believed it worked... They could have spent that money much more wisely on psychiatric care. In fact, this so-called "cellular nutrition expert" should probably seek help himself; his posts here suggest a serious manic disorder fueled by messianic delusions. 🙂
Vomiting old food is a clear sign that the stomach outlet is blocked, which indicates the development of gastric outlet obstruction. The most common culprit is a duodenal ulcer causing swelling and blockage, though unfortunately, that isn't the only possibility...
Certain medical conditions simply cannot be treated with teas or Herbalife, no matter how much people like mistybear4 try to brainwash everyone here... Thankfully it's that simple, otherwise we'd have much less work to do.🙂
Scott Allen10, a regional (Beer) block isn't used for the shoulder, and an axillary one is even less likely... Most "orange" cases usually involve arthroscopy... I'm not quite following what's going on with Tonin... is it a rotator cuff tear? The shoulder actually responds pretty well to conservative treatment, especially early-stage frozen shoulder... surgery is typically reserved for more severe trauma... though, again, this isn't my area of expertise. All I know is you should be careful with "blocks" and try to avoid them, even if orthopedists love using them... intra-articular corticosteroids are a ticking time bomb. 😈
Taylor Edwards2 said:To be clear, I wasn't targeting acid phosphatase specifically, but rather bone cancer. 🙂
The thread "shifting the cancer age limit from 50 to 30" refers to an article from the New York Post. I agree with you that the article itself is pretty poorly written because there isn't really such a thing as an "age limit" for cancer.
However, the article mentioned a woman (I think she was 29) suffering from bone cancer. Her story was honestly pretty disturbing. She went to her primary care doctor, went through various tests, and it never once occurred to anyone that the diagnosis could be something that severe.
By the time they realized what was actually happening, the cancer had already metastasized to her lungs.
That’s where my question comes from—is there any reason why a situation like that wouldn't show up as elevated acid phosphatase levels? (She wasn't on chemotherapy, nor did she have liver disease...)
It wouldn't...I wish it were that simple...but acid phosphatase can stay perfectly normal even with osteoclastic metastases. While it’s often elevated in those cases, it's certainly not a rule.
Acid phosphatase just isn't specific enough of an enzyme!
Kate Anderson83 said:While everyone else is busy arguing, I’m still sitting here waiting for an answer to this one question:
You can get BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene testing done at the Mayo Clinic, but Medicare won't cover it—even if there's a clear indication, like a close female relative having multifocal bilateral breast cancer. It ends up costing about $850.
Frank Alvarez8, you've got a point there... anyone reading his nonsense is going to end up with stomach issues sooner or later. The stuff is just completely indigestible, haha. 😈
mistybear4 said:I mean, what can I say? "A healthy mind in a healthy body" ... 😁 😉
Look, sorry if I have to burst your bubble here, but I've seen plenty of fit, healthy guys before... and yours definitely doesn't look like one of them! :2up:
As for your spirit, well, we've all gotten to know that by now, unfortunately... 😈
mistybear4 said:I’m a huge advocate for this healthy lifestyle specifically because I used to live quite unhealthily (just like how former smokers are usually the biggest critics of smoking), so I have plenty of firsthand experience with it. 😁
There aren't many women more loyal than an ex-party girl... 🙂
As for my weight and my hanging gut (haha), you're welcome to come check for yourself—and my "face looking like a wrinkled cabbage" is just the result of twenty years of living the nightlife. 😎 😁
But let's set that aside; I don't intend to hit on you, though I won't rule out the possibility if you keep being persistent... 😁
mistybear4, honey, if you think your "arrows" are even remotely hitting the mark with me, you're dead wrong 🙂
And speaking of appearances, for someone who claims to be such a massive advocate for the "healthy lifestyle," you don't exactly look the part: you've got some extra weight (just look at those cheeks), bags under your eyes, and I'd bet there's a bit of a gut there too... 🤣
I was expecting some slim, fit individual, not a middle-aged guy who's clearly let himself go... 🙂
When was the last time you actually checked your cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure? 😈
Taylor Edwards2 said:It’s obvious that a bone scan is a much more thorough and precise way to detect bone metastases. But isn't that a pretty invasive procedure? I mean, surely someone fighting bone cancer isn't being sent for a bone scan every single time they go in for a follow-up to check their treatment progress?
The real question is this: if you rule out all those other conditions you mentioned (like liver issues, etc.), can bone cancer actually be masked by an increase in acid phosphatase levels?
Of course they are, what else would you expect? They get CT scans and MRIs too, whenever it's necessary. Anyone dealing with bone cancer is facing a serious fight; the treatments they undergo aren't gentle on the body, so monitoring the disease and any potential regression is absolutely critical. Plus, acid phosphatase is an enzyme influenced by all sorts of medications and metabolites—it's just not specific. Even chemotherapy itself can cause those levels to spike...
So, if I may ask, why are you so fixated on acid phosphatase?😈
The highest levels of alkaline phosphatase are typically found in the liver... When bone metastases occur, triggering active osteolysis and osteogenesis, acid phosphatase levels rise alongside other enzymes. However, this isn't a specific enough marker for detecting bone metastases on its own, as acid phosphatase can also spike due to obstructive jaundice or liver metastases.
For actually detecting bone metastases, a bone scan is a far more appropriate diagnostic tool.
You shouldn't take everything you read online at face value—especially when it's stripped of context from those "pop-science" medical sites—or blindly follow everything MacGregor preaches.😈
mistybear4, I don't usually resort to being rude, but you’ve crossed a line this time. You’re constantly talking nonsense, and frankly, I am tired of dealing with your ego.
First off, how can you lecture me on my own career? I have spent years working directly with cancer patients, and unlike you, I am a trained professional. I know what I'm talking about; I don't peddle pseudo-science or baseless guesses.
Second, whatever "information" you think you've stumbled upon doesn't hold a candle to my PhD.
Third, seriously, drop the "alpha male" act. Go back to Spark and maybe you'll actually find someone who wants you 😈 ...because hanging around here is mostly just causing statistically significant diarrhea in the population, at a level of P=0.005 (sorry, there isn't a poop emoji available, but this will do 🙂 )