I’m not sure if this strictly counts as a health topic, but whatever...
I was thinking back the other day to those little candy-shaped supplements they used to give me when I was just a kid... does anyone know if you can still find them in pharmacies—you know, actually shaped like little candies? I just want to experience that flavor again 😬 not that I need anything to kickstart my appetite—honestly, my appetite is already a bit too much of a problem 😳
Am I really the only one who lived for these things? I remember polishing off an entire box in a single sitting 😬
Sam Hughes5 said:Haha, honestly, I'm just glad someone actually felt okay... And that whole thing about sitting down? It felt so weird to me. I was actually feeling pretty shaky myself, but I didn't even think to sit until I started practically sliding down the wall because my head was spinning so bad. Some woman actually had the nerve to tell this guy—who wasn't even doing anything, just standing there waiting for someone—that he needed to get up...
I guess maybe there’s just one sane person for every ten crazy ones out there.
In my experience, they always let me sit down while I was on crutches and wearing that leg brace, but things have definitely changed lately...🙂
It’s almost like we’re talking about a completely different hospital here. 😲 My own experience was actually pretty great... after my car accident, they rushed me straight to the Mayo Clinic. Since it was an emergency, I didn't spend much time waiting downstairs; they checked me out immediately, and the staff even cracked jokes to calm me down because I was a complete nervous wreck. Up on the ward, the nurses were wonderful, and there was this one male nurse who really stuck in my mind. They did absolutely everything they could—whenever my cast was chafing, a nurse would be right there stuffing cotton in to soothe it, checking on me constantly, especially right after surgery. And honestly, I owe my life to the surgeon who operated on me (I don't know if they allow you to write names here), because my fracture was such a bizarre mess that I should have needed multiple surgeries. Instead, he handled it all in one go, and he did it so perfectly that I'll never have to deal with having a screw pulled out of my leg. I'm just eternally grateful to him. 🙏 🙏I’ll never forget that man... even during follow-up appointments later on, he always recognized me. He’s truly a remarkable human being.
The only real downside was the follow-up visits after I was discharged. The waiting lines downstairs are just a disaster. It’s fine while you're still on crutches—people are usually kind enough to let you sit—but once you ditch the crutches, people act like you’re perfectly healthy and leave you to fend for yourself... and then you end up waiting hours for an exam. I’ve sat there from 7 AM until 1 PM before. But look, it’s always packed, so I can’t really blame them; sometimes it feels like those folks are just spinning in circles trying to figure out which way is up.
I’ve got this nagging feeling it never truly clears out—if you catch one of these bugs, you’re basically stuck with them for life... 😢 unfortunately . Though, I guess the silver lining is that it might stop it from circling back immediately. For me, it usually clears up just enough for a fresh strain to hit me a week or two later... and honestly, it drives me absolutely insane 😠 .
My pharmacist told me I’m supposed to go through the whole 15-count box just to actually clear the virus out of my system... but honestly, dropping $20 every single time I deal with an outbreak feels like a bit much
Then again, maybe you don't need the full course if you catch it early—you know, right when that area starts itching and you slap a patch on it immediately. I actually managed to stop one from ever fully breaking out once by using some Herplex cream the second I felt that faint little itch
Starting this thread because I just picked up a sample from the pharmacy today... just one single tester unit
===Sam Peterson69=== Is it actually staying put on your lips, or does it just start peeling off after an hour? Some saleswoman told me it’s supposed to last all day long—which, honestly, sounds a bit too good to be true
0 plus says: I got my results back and everything was fine🙂 I was over at Times Square, gave them my sample, but still haven't heard anything back at home...🙄>
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Honestly, I don't know what you guys are even waiting for—when I went in to get tested at the Mayo Clinic, the doctor didn't mention anything about receiving stuff in the mail, nor did I ever actually receive anything.😕
She’s 22, and she's been dealing with chronic allergies and sinus issues for a long time—if there's even any connection there, who knows.
I’m quoting her regarding the symptoms here:
I can't catch my breath unless I really force it; it just stops halfway through every time. There's this constant pressure, too—it feels like someone is sitting right on my chest, or like I've got a couple of cinder blocks resting on my lungs. And since yesterday, it's started to feel a bit sharp, like a stabbing sensation.
So, here’s the deal—my sister went in for a lung scan a few days ago, and they found this little spot, about the size of a pea. They actually ran the scans three separate times now, and it shows up every single time. The weirdest part? Two different doctors couldn't even tell you what they were looking at. They ruled out smoking, since that usually leaves deposits *on* the lungs rather than inside them, but still... I'm pretty freaked out. She’s heading back to the doctor tomorrow to get a referral for more testing. Does anyone know which hospital in the US is the top tier for pulmonary stuff? I want her seeing the absolute best specialists—not just some local clinic doctors who probably haven't seen anything like this in their entire careers. 😲 😲
Has anyone dealt with something like this before, or does anyone have a gut feeling about what it could be?
Don't tell me not to push it—I’m actually glad someone is interested in this
Here’s the breakdown, step by step 🙂
So, I just swung by there today. Waited about 10 minutes, and they actually apologized for the wait—apparently the doctor was stuck in a meeting, so... before I forget, when you go to the Mayo Clinic, look for the dark green building, basement level, room 147. You sit down with the doctor, and honestly, you can ask her anything, though you probably won't need to because she explains everything so thoroughly. After that, you fill out two consent forms with your personal info, which stays anonymous anyway. You enter the registry under a specific ID number, so you're only visible to the medical staff... then the nurse draws, I think, three vials of blood. I didn't watch closely because, let's be real, I'm not exactly thrilled about needles and blood... The doctor kept me occupied talking, so the whole thing flew by before I knew it 😬
Regarding the "voluntary" part—you can opt out at any single moment. You just give them a call and they simply cross you off the list. Also, if a girl gets pregnant, she absolutely has to notify them, and then wait 9 months AFTER the baby is born; if she still wants to be a donor, she just calls them up and gets added back into the system
The next step is when they contact you if they find a compatible donor match. They don't pressure you to show up the very next day; they give you plenty of time to sleep on it and decide if you still want to go through with it. If you decide not to, you can just tell them no. If you say yes, there are basically two ways it happens: The first way is that they put you under general anesthesia and extract the bone marrow from your pelvic bone—that's the bone below your abdomen. A lot of people confuse this with the spinal cord and think they're pulling stuff from the spine, which is completely wrong... I had plenty of people telling me I'd have back problems afterward, but that's just nonsense. Don't let anyone scare you with those old wives' tales... The doctor mentioned that donors are usually released to go home after two days
The second method is similar to dialysis. They hook you up to a machine that filters the blood—basically separating the stem cells—and then the rest of the blood is cycled right back into your body, so the recovery is pretty quick
I asked about complications, too. She said the only real risk is the general anesthesia, but that’s negligible. You might feel a little nauseous when you wake up (personally, I went straight for a McDonald's hamburger right after my last surgery, so I guess how you react is really just down to the individual 😬)... She also pointed out that it’s clearly in their best interest that nothing goes wrong with a donor, since the whole thing is voluntary in the first place. Makes sense, logically 🙂
Oh, and you get a copy of that form, which supposedly gives you some sort of benefits if you ever end up being hospitalized for something else... I didn't dig into what the exact benefits are, but I figured I should just keep it handy in case I ever need it
I think that covers it. If anyone else has questions, just ask—if I know the answer, I'll let you know
Anyway, sorry for the massive wall of text, I've rambled enough. Catch you later 🙂
Just wanted to drop a quick note to say I stopped by today—the doctor there is honestly fantastic. She walks you through everything, explains it all clearly, and she’s actually got a sense of humor too, which makes the whole thing less tense 🙂
And hey, if anyone happens to change their mind, you can always give them a call to get signed up 😉
So, I gave them a call—honestly, the woman was incredibly sweet, walked me through the whole process without skipping a beat—and now I’m heading over there first thing Monday!
I know there’s been a lot of chatter lately regarding the "Right to Life" foundation, especially seeing this article —and since I’ve actually been chewing on this idea for a while now, I was wondering if anyone here has ever donated bone marrow or can walk me through what the actual procedure looks like.
Here’s a snippet from the piece: "Bone marrow is a fluid substance; a person carries enough in their body to last three lifetimes, or about 250 years. By donating bone marrow, you're essentially donating an organ, yet it doesn't cause any lasting harm to the donor. Donors can be anyone between 18 and 55. Interestingly, the blood types of the donor and recipient don't even need to match. The marrow is extracted from the pelvic bone using a biopsy needle under general anesthesia."
So, my question is—what kind of "biopsy needle" are we talking about here? How long does the whole thing take, roughly? And do you have to stay overnight at the hospital afterward, or just hang out for a bit?
I’m being serious about this, and before I go calling up the Mayo Clinic to bother them, I wanted to see if anyone here has actually gone through it. I'd rather get some firsthand accounts so I don't waste their time. 🙂
And btw, when they say general anesthesia, does that mean you're awake, or is that the part where they knock you out? (I always seem to mix that up with local anesthesia.)
Thanks in advance for the help. Also, if there's already a thread about this, moderators, please feel free to merge this one.