I’ve heard similar stories about those cases where patients don't actually feel any physical pain, they just hear voices and people talking, though I guess I'm not quite sure what all determines that part🤷
That whole thing with the heart rate and blood pressure being totally normal... it’s just weird. In the movie, the guy is mid-heart transplant, under deep anesthesia, right? But they show his vitals staying steady while he's basically wide awake—not even fully out from the start of the procedure. I know how those heavy surgeries usually go; you've got the stuff for pain, the stuff to knock you out and wipe your memory, and then the muscle relaxants that paralyze everything so the surgeon can actually do their job without things jumping around. So why does it happen where the body gets paralyzed and numb, but the consciousness and the ability to feel pain stay stuck on "on"? Like, how is it even possible that they can't blink or move a single finger? I think I remember seeing something about this a long time ago on The Tonight Show; they had guests who had gone through exactly this. Some poor souls were in six-hour heart surgeries and ended up with massive trauma afterward—nightmares, phobias of hospitals, all that stuff.😢 And the people who tried to sue the hospital? They ended up losing the lawsuits because they could literally recount every single conversation in the OR, every little detail of what was happening to them, just... vividly.👎 Does anyone actually know why this happens? Is it some weird biological quirk, or just a massive screw-up by the anesthesiologist?
I was watching the movie Awake the other day, and it really got me thinking about that whole phenomenon—you know, where a patient is totally conscious during general anesthesia, but their body is completely paralyzed. They can't move a muscle, can't even blink... nothing.😲Theoretically, a patient might actually feel pain, though apparently they mostly just sit there hearing the doctors chatting away in the OR throughout the entire surgery. And the scary part is, the doctors have no idea the patient is actually awake. I mean, if the anesthesiologist doesn't catch it, then who on earth will? 😕I haven't really come across this specific thing before, so I was wondering if there’s already a thread about it on here, or maybe some specific term I should use to Google it? Also—God forbid anyone here actually goes through this—but has anyone ever had an experience like that...?
So, how did the bronchoscopy go? I have a general idea of what they’re doing, but I’m curious about the actual process. Is it super uncomfortable or painful? Do they give you some kind of sedation or something just to take the edge off?😕 Most importantly, I'm really hoping the results come back looking good!!!!!
Anthony D. hey, can you break down this hiatal hernia thing for me regarding my GI issues? Like, if everything else is looking totally fine, what does a small hiatal hernia actually mean? I get the gist that it's basically a bulge where the stomach meets the esophagus, but how much does it actually affect things?
fadedmason, good grief, what kind of ovaries are we talking about being in the GROIN area😂? I mean, basic anatomy and stuff here😁. All you've got in the groin is lymph nodes—you know, glands. Seriously, where on earth do you live?
Hey, I don't want to sound like a total pessimist here, but honestly, most doctors these days just aren't that sharp—there are definitely exceptions, though. I didn't quite catch what you meant about your county and the local doctors there. As far as testing goes, my infectious disease specialist went over how certain infections manifest... things like constant exhaustion, losing weight without trying, or in women, those stubborn gynecological issues that just won't clear up with meds. Plus, bad liver panels and swollen lymph nodes staying active for a while usually mean you need to check for mono or HIV, since both of those really tank your immune system enough to cause trouble👎 I’m with everyone else who said this: borrow money if you have to, take out a loan, whatever—just get all the tests done as soon as possible
So, look, my whole issue is basically just nausea, vomiting, and this weird, vague gut discomfort... which is why I’m asking if there are any other specific tests I should probably look into? It's not like this hits me constantly or anything—it's more like maybe once or twice, maybe three times a month at most
I don't know if you guys caught that, but I haven't dealt with any fiber issues for a while now—it’s been about two months, actually. It was pretty brutal back in the summer when my digestion was at its absolute worst. I went to see my doctor about an infection, but she basically told me there wasn't much point in running tests since I'd already had mono, and all my other symptoms just didn't seem to trigger anything specific for her.🤷
Seriously, sorry to be a pain and keep bugging everyone, but if these stomach issues and gut discomfort just won't quit, would it be worth asking my doctor to check for things like high white blood cell counts, colon stuff, food allergies, or maybe even appendicitis? thanks!
So, does anyone actually know if there's a real difference between a temperature that signals a viral thing versus just some random inflammation or something else entirely?🙄 I'm wondering... and what is even the point of that annoying 99-degree reading most of the time?
It wasn’t even that I was sweating through the night, really. The main issue was that the vomiting started first, and then the fever kicked in. Since it was basically 103 or 104 degrees outside, my head was just absolutely pounding... I didn't get those typical chills where you feel like you need to bundle up under a bunch of blankets or anything.
Thanks, I definitely will if things keep looking up. I honestly thought everything would be crystal clear on the ultrasound by December. Take care of yourself and hope you have a speedy recovery!
Yeah, I'm with you on that. There's no way anyone could start throwing up just because they're stressed out... okay, maybe, but honestly? It's always "stress, stress, stress" with everyone these days. Such nonsense.
The fiber issue cleared up, but I’m still dealing with this bloating and occasional nausea—it’s annoying! if it helps at all, some doctors told me that having fiber levels go above 37.5 is actually the danger zone because it can trigger a total collapse and muscle weakness 👎! honestly though, I’m pretty convinced H. pylori isn't what causes stuff like that; everyone around me who had it just dealt with heartburn and vomiting, which isn't really what you're going through 😎 In any case, maybe that sudden crash was just the fiber hitting you, and who knows why it spiked in the first place? plus, all that uncertainty just brings on the stress and anxiety
If you have a second, could you please take a look at my previous posts? I can't help but feel like our symptoms are pretty much identical. Also, just curious—have you ever heard of those super long-lasting viral infections that just won't quit?
Hey Gregory Miller4, I’m actually with you on this—it probably isn't even an issue with Helicobacter. If you look at the threads I posted yesterday and earlier today, like my one about "lingering symptoms," I'm still waiting on replies for those too. My bloodwork actually came back positive for the bacteria once, but my GI doctor told me that wasn't a definitive result anyway. He said I really needed a urea breath test or a biopsy during a gastroscopy to be sure... and sure enough, it turned out I was negative for the bacteria after all.
😎 I’ve been dealing with "something" for about four months now, and honestly, they still haven't found a thing. It’s just... constant stomach pain. Doesn't matter what I eat, really. I've lost a decent amount of weight, too. Plus, I had two bouts of fever hitting around 99 degrees, and just that general, heavy feeling of weakness. Now I'm getting nauseous sometimes and my gut just feels... off. My endoscopy and ultrasound were totally clear, and they even ruled out H. pylori. Do you have any idea what this could actually be?
Since you mentioned they caught that during your MRI, I'm wondering... wouldn't that have popped up on an abdominal ultrasound too? What kind of digestive issues were you actually dealing with?
So, my endoscopy came back fine, H. pylori is negative, and all my abdominal ultrasounds and thyroid scans look totally normal. Blood work? Perfect. Urine? Perfect. My blood pressure is steady, chest X-ray is clear, vision is great, and I tested negative for mono. Even my throat and nasal swabs are clean, and the ENT says everything is fine—well, except they did find out I’m allergic to dust and spring pollen. Gyno stuff is all good too. Am I just losing my mind at this point? I’m honestly running out of ideas and just starting to lose my grip.