It feels like every time a massive icon from the old school passes away, we get these heavy, sweeping tributes about how they were the absolute greatest to ever do it. I sometimes wonder if we overhype these singular legends just to maintain the prestige of the sport. Do you think we're too quick to crown someone as the undisputed greatest?
ironbadger9 said:Giving birth brings so much joy to some people, but for others, it definitely comes with its own set of little issues... I didn't want to open this thread in the Health subforum since that's supposed to be strictly for pregnancy complications, labor, breastfeeding, carrying babies, and all that... and man, there's a lot of it... Back pain, hormone swings, skin stuff, breast issues, circulation problems, teeth, veins... yeah, the whole list... haha...
Personally, I’m reaching out because of one specific thing that's been killing me for about ten days now. JOINT PAIN. In the mornings, my finger joints ache, my wrists hurt, and once I actually get up, I can barely walk because my knees and feet are throbbing. The worst part is I can't even pick up my baby properly, and things just keep slipping right out of my hands. I've been doing some Googling and everything points toward rheumatoid arthritis—honestly, I'm praying that's not it since there's no cure—but I'll definitely get some tests done as soon as the holidays and my time off are over. In the meantime, I just needed to vent here. Has anyone else dealt with something similar? Can someone please tell me this is just temporary? Could breastfeeding a six-month-old possibly drain my calcium or magnesium levels?
My wife gave birth five months ago, and honestly, my joint and spine issues got ten times worse after the pregnancy and delivery. Unfortunately, my neck scans weren't great either; my arms used to go numb and weak, I had issues with my lower back, scoliosis, balance problems, dizziness... you name it. And our little one is already weighing in at quite a bit, so carrying her around is tough. While I was nursing her for five months, the only way I could manage was sitting in one specific position where I'd hunch my neck. So, it's totally possible to end up with all these issues from the physical strain of pregnancy and childbirth. Even now, my hands and knees still act up.
Honestly, I’m just sitting here waiting for the news that first-year residents are out there solo-inducing patients for six or seven-hour heart or spinal surgeries 🤦 which is basically just high-stakes roulette. You either never wake up, or you wake up right in the middle of the procedure feeling everything, or maybe—just maybe—everything goes fine. Total roulette!
Anesthesiologists during crises basically tell you, "God help you when your kid comes in for surgery." And then you're stuck there filling out the paperwork for a tonsillectomy, knowing the person actually putting them under is just a resident in their second year of training. It’s heavy. Like, what if they don't wake up? Or what if they do? The sheer weight of that responsibility on those residents is just... it's torture, really. I even know about this one case where an infant was oversedated with anesthesia for three whole months—they've been struggling ever since, barely walking, barely talking. Honestly, I can't wrap my head around how anyone could let that happen.
So, in some hospitals across America, there’s a massive shortage of anesthesia specialists. You’ve got residents basically flying solo, performing anesthesia on adults and even kids without any senior oversight. They’re handling resuscitation and emergency surgeries all on their own... just wonderful news from this incredible country we call home. 👎 Honestly, maybe we really did earn the apocalypse... it’s coming soon.😵
Yeah, my issues with this neck thing are pretty nasty. I can't even go for those magnetic therapy sessions right now because I'm pregnant, which is just great. But honestly, based on everything I've been feeling lately, it's gotta be nerve stuff... or maybe my spine? Just one of those annoying physical things, I guess.
Honestly, don't sweat the extra gynecologist visit too much. I've been dealing with these weird "vibrations" during my period for ages now. For me, though, the real headache is my spine and lower back issues. Everything just feels ten times worse whenever my neck locks up or my lower back starts acting up—not to mention my arms going numb and all that other fun stuff... but trust me, I've definitely had those moments where I felt like a total lunatic, thinking I was the only person on the planet experiencing this. Like, you're just sitting on your couch and suddenly it feels like your phone went off against you. It’s such a bizarre, annoying sensation.🙂 And look, I don't mean to hijack the women's health thread, but my doctor once told me that spinal issues alone can cause like, five hundred different symptoms...
I’d say those vibrations are more about your nerves and your lower spine rather than anything gynecological, even if they feel like they're hitting anywhere in the pelvic area, including the vaginal region🤷
Hey coppernomad7, maybe this helps. Regarding endoscopic exams—at the hospital here in my city, they aren’t exactly big fans of doing them comfortably.👎But, from what I’ve seen personally, if you have the cash, those procedures can be done under Propofol sedation. For instance, at Liganj Hospital or at some of the private clinics in the city, you just pay up to $667. They have the gastroenterologist, the anesthesiologist, and the nurses all on-site, so there’s no need for an anesthesiologist to travel to a different hospital. I'm not trying to shill for any specific place, but you really do have options, because honestly, some of the ways things are handled can feel pretty inhumane. As for D&Cs and other gynecological stuff, I heard about this drug called Fortral that certain hospitals use for D&Cs... I'm not sure what the requirements are to get it for an egg retrieval, though. I know it's injected into a vein and works by blocking pain signals in the brain; it can even knock you out for a few minutes. If that isn't basically total anesthesia, I don't know what is. I mean, what does it actually cost them to provide a drug like that, unless the patient has some specific medical issue? Does anyone happen to know?
It doesn't necessarily mean the anesthesiologist messed up. Sometimes, you just have one body out of a hundred that processes anesthesia way faster than everyone else, so the dose that works perfectly for someone else just doesn't hit the mark for you. The real headache is figuring out how to tailor all that to a specific patient.🤷🤷🤷
Man, I don't get it. How is it even possible to have heart surgery at a local clinic?? As much of a layman as I am, I'm pretty sure that's supposed to be done at a major general hospital. Like, couldn't you have just looked for a general facility instead?😲
neontrucker39, man, I feel for you. I haven't gone through it myself, but I've heard enough stories to know it's rough. How long did you have to deal with being in that state? Did it happen right when they started the procedure, or what? I wonder if they even caught on to what was happening—maybe they noticed your blood pressure spiking or your heart rate acting up?😢😢😢
but still.......I guess doctors probably don't find this whole situation very comfortable? Or maybe they do? Sam Hall15, I know I’m being a total pain, honestly, I wish I hadn't even heard about this stuff. At this rate, I’m going to develop a phobia of surgery for no reason and start panicking that one day I'll end up needing an operation when I don't even need one, though it seems like things like this aren't actually that rare😢is it possible for just anyone to sign a waiver saying they want one hand to remain un-numbed and that the patient is specifically requesting it? And another thing—if my finances or my credit score allow for it in the next two or three years, I might actually work up the nerve to go for, uh, a breast augmentation😍😍😍 do you get given a relaxant for that kind of procedure so they don't have to crack open your ribcage or abdominal cavity, but instead they just make a small incision in the breast, insert it, and stitch it back up... I think?
So, I was scrolling through some random forum online and stumbled upon this story about a woman who was absolutely terrified of waking up mid-surgery. Apparently, she actually struck a deal with her anesthesiologist to keep one hand from being fully paralyzed by the relaxants. Her logic was that if everything else goes sideways—like the machines failing or whatever—she could at least wiggle that one hand to signal she’s conscious. It’s like that one limb stays "awake" while the rest of her body is out cold. Is there any actual truth to that, or am I just reading some total nonsense?🤷?
I believe you. It’s totally possible for local anesthesia to just miss the mark or fail entirely sometimes. My mom had her tonsils out under local back in the 70s and it didn't even touch the pain. Now, just imagine someone digging around in your throat with big surgical scissors... brrr👎👎👎. Then, at the end of the procedure, the doctor is just standing there surprised that it didn't work. I don't know if it's an issue of how long it takes to kick in, but if it's taking two hours for you, maybe look into a different type of anesthesia? If that's even an option for this kind of thing. Though, honestly, I don't think local is suitable for everything. Three of my friends ended up having a D&C done under local, and there's no way all three of them are just being dramatic crybabies—they were all in absolute agony...😕 anyway, can you swap that procedure out for an MRI instead?
cosmicowl64, I’ve honestly never heard of someone getting heart surgery under local anesthesia before. I always just assumed that was physically impossible. Is this doctor actually sane? Did he even bother explaining what kind of procedure we're talking about or how they actually pull it off 🤷???
I don't know, I can't really get behind that whole "every anesthesia takes five years off your life" thing🙂 It sounds a bit morbid to me, kind of like saying if you break a mirror you're cursed with seven years of bad luck or something.🤣Scott Bennett4, since I read somewhere that you've actually gone through eight different surgeries...😢 Anyway, staying on topic here—and I truly hope this is the last surgery you ever need and everything goes perfectly—but have you ever had any weird experiences with anesthesia? Like, was it ever hard to wake up, or did you struggle to drift off, or was it just smooth sailing every single time? Tell me more, since you've clearly been through the ringer.
Honestly, I was pretty surprised to find out there’s no actual harm involved, especially considering all that noise about how anesthesia is supposedly bad for you. My mom was even lecturing me when I needed sedation for a gastroscopy, saying, "Not now, honey, you’re having two different types of anesthesia—oh my, it's dangerous, it leaves lasting effects on your brain." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I mean, I haven't exactly heard of anyone actually "damaging" their brain from anesthesia. 😁 I don't really get what the big deal is regarding these compounds being harmful to the body, since they basically just clear out of your system in a couple of days after surgery anyway, right?
Scott Bennett4, hey there. I’ve been wondering about this too, honestly. When people claim that getting too much anesthesia is bad for you, what exactly do they mean by that? Like, in what sense is it actually harmful? 🤷
Just wanted to drop another quick shout-out to all the doctors and anesthesiologists hanging out in this thread, whether you’re still grinding through med school or you've already made it to the other side. It’s honestly pretty great being able to get such detailed, spot-on answers from people who actually know their stuff! And look, when it comes to surgeries, everyone seems to go crazy for the surgeons—you know, the ones doing the actual cutting. To me, that feels a little unfair. I mean, sure, the anesthesiologist carries the heavy lifting when it comes to real responsibility, but the surgeon is the one getting the big thank-you gifts, like cash, a nice bottle of bourbon, or a box of chocolates. People always seem to overlook the person who was literally managing their breathing and keeping every other vital function running while they were under. In my book, the anesthesiologist deserves just as much credit, if not more.😍