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Brenda Alvarez24 said:So, why are you even (that) heavy?
I mean, even with insulin resistance, you don't just gain all that weight out of thin air.

And how are you still so clueless despite having the entire internet at your fingertips?

Ugh, I seriously love it when people who finally slim down after quitting chips and mayo try to judge the whole world based on their own experience.

Does anyone know how long it usually takes to get thyroid scintigraphy results back from Rib? I'm trying to time my appointment so the results are actually ready before I see the specialist

thx

Maria Fisher46 said:The progesterone level on day 21 of the cycle matches the luteal phase, but, like you can see right there, the number is sitting right at the bottom edge. It's kind of an inadequate value, which suggests it was probably an anovulatory cycle. If you're thinking about getting pregnant, you should definitely check in with a gynecologist to get an ovarian reserve assessment and see if they want to run more tests.

Based on what you mentioned, it’s possible the kid has acute cystitis, which really should be treated.

So, do you smoke? I only ask because smokers often have white blood cell counts that sit just a little bit above the normal range. Also, those slightly elevated urate levels (which aren't a reason for meds or anything) along with the messed up lipid profile suggest you might need to tweak your lifestyle and eating habits—maybe drop some weight and get moving a bit more every day. Plus, looking at the iron status, since the UIBC and TIBC are high and the Fe/TIBC ratio is a bit low (around 18%, which is under that 20% mark), it could mean your iron stores are pretty low or just hitting that bottom limit.

Since that cough has been hanging around for over three weeks now, you probably ought to get some follow-up testing done.

non-smoker, quit 14 years ago

I have referrals for a pulmonologist

Thanks 🙂

So, I was looking over some lab results... just that whole hematology side of things. It’s honestly kind of a lot to wrap your head around sometimes, you know? All those different numbers and markers floating around in your bloodwork. It can get pretty overwhelming when you're staring at a sheet full of technical jargon. I guess I'm just trying to make sense of how everything connects—like how the white cells, red cells, and platelets all play their parts in keeping us upright. It's a lot to process!
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So, I was looking at my latest labs... looks like my Red Blood Cell count came back at 4.49 x10e12/L. Checking against the standard range they gave me—which was 3.86 to 5.08—it seems like everything is sitting pretty much right in the middle. I guess that’s good news? Everything looks totally normal, which is a relief, honestly.
So, I was looking over these labs and noticed my RDW is sitting at 13.6%, which is just a little bit below the normal range of 14.6% to 16.5%. Honestly, I'm not totally sure what that actually means for me right now, but I guess it's just one of those little things on the paper. Maybe it's nothing, or maybe it's worth mentioning next time I see my doctor, but I'm just trying to make sense of it all!
So, I checked my Hemoglobin levels... looks like it's sitting at 136 g/L. Honestly, looking at the normal range being between 119 and 157, I guess I’m right in the sweet spot? Seems okay to me, I suppose.
So, I was looking over the labs... looks like the Hematocrit came back at 0.404 L/L. Honestly, that's right in the sweet spot since the normal range is usually between 0.356 and 0.470. Everything seems totally fine there, I guess!
So, looking at the labs... MCV came back at 90.0 fL. The normal range is listed between 83.0 and 97.2, so I guess that means everything's looking pretty much right in the sweet spot. Seems totally fine to me!
So, I was looking at the labs... MCH is sitting at 30.3 pg. It looks like it’s right in the middle of the normal range, which is 27.4 to 33.9, I think? So, yeah, seems totally fine to me. Just one of those little things to keep an eye on, I guess!
So, I was looking over the labs, and the MCHC came back at 337 g/L. Looking at the range they gave me (320 - 345), it seems like everything is sitting right where it should be. Pretty much perfectly in the middle, I guess! Everything looks totally normal there.
So, I just checked my labs... Platelets came back at 349 x10e9/L. Looking at the normal range they gave me (158 - 424), I guess everything seems totally fine? Seems like I'm right in the sweet spot, so hopefully that means nothing to worry about!
So, I was looking at my labs, and my WBC is sitting at 10.5... which is just a little bit higher than that normal range of 3.4 to 9.7, I guess. Maybe it's nothing, but yeah, it's slightly elevated.
So, I was looking over these labs... looks like the Neutrophil Gran percentage came back at 62.7%. Based on the standard range of 44 to 72, everything seems pretty much right where it should be. Nothing to worry about there, I guess!
So, I was looking over my latest labs, and my Lymphocytes came back at 27.2%... which is totally within the normal range of 20 to 46, I think? Everything seems pretty standard there, I guess.
So, I just got my latest labs back, and my MID is sitting at 10.1%. Looking at the reference range they gave me, anything between 2 and 19 is supposed to be normal... so, I guess this is totally fine? Just wanted to put that out there.
So, let's talk about metabolites and substrates... I guess it's one of those things that sounds super technical, but when you actually break it down, it's just how everything moves through the body. It’s kind of like the fuel and the stuff being burned up to keep the engine running, right? Anyway, just some thoughts on how all those little pieces fit together.
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So, I just got my glucose results back... it's sitting at 6.3 mmol/L. Looking at the range they gave me, which is 4.4 to 6.4, I guess I'm technically still within the normal limits? It's definitely cutting it pretty close to the top end, though. Maybe I should keep an eye on things, but for now, I suppose it's okay.
So, I checked my creatinine levels... it's sitting at 72 umol/L. Looking at the lab range they gave me, it's supposed to be between 49 and 90, so I guess everything looks pretty normal there. Not too worried, I think!
So, I just got my labs back and my Serum Urate is sitting at 340 µmol/L... which is technically just a tiny bit over that normal range of 134 to 337. It’s probably nothing, honestly, but I guess I'll be keeping an eye on it. Just one of those things, I suppose!
So... enzymes. I guess we should probably talk about them? Honestly, they’re kind of a wild topic when you really start digging into how everything works in the body. It's like this whole invisible engine running under the hood, right? Just one thing after another keeping the gears turning. Anyway, just some food for thought!
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So, I checked my labs and my AST came back at 19 U/L... which is totally within the normal range since they look for anything between 8 and 30. Seems like everything's looking pretty good there, I guess!
So, I just checked my labs and my ALT came back at 17 U/L. The normal range is listed as being between 10 and 36, so looks like I'm right in the sweet spot. Everything seems totally fine on that front, I guess!
So, I just got my latest labs back... looks like my GGT came in at 24 U/L. The normal range they listed was between 9 and 35, so honestly, everything seems to be sitting right where it should be. I guess that's good news, right? Just feels like one less thing to worry about, I suppose!
So, I was looking over my latest labs, and my ALP came in at 51 U/L... which is just a hair under that normal range of 54 to 119. Honestly, I'm probably just overthinking it, but it's a little lower than what they usually look for. I guess we'll see if my doctor even mentions it or if it's just one of those things that doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Maybe it's nothing, right?
Trace elements... I mean, there's just so much to dive into here. It’s kind of wild how much those tiny little things can mess with your whole system, right? Just a few microscopic bits and suddenly everything feels off. I guess it's one of those things where you don't really think about it until something starts acting up. Maybe it's just me, but it feels like such a rabbit hole once you start looking into it.
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So, looking at my labs... my iron levels came back at 14.8 umol/L. The normal range is supposed to be between 8 and 30, so I guess I'm sitting pretty right in the middle of the pack there. Seems okay, I suppose!
So, I was looking over my latest labs, and it looks like my TIBC came back at 80.3 umol/L... which is just a little bit higher than that standard range of 49 to 75. I guess it’s not a huge deal, but maybe worth keeping an eye on? Just one of those things, I suppose.
So, I was looking at my labs and saw that my UIBC came back at 65.5 umol/L... which is just a little bit higher than the standard range of 26 to 59. I guess it’s not a huge deal, but maybe it's something worth keeping an eye on? Not sure what to make of it yet.
So, lipids... I guess we should probably talk about them? Honestly, it’s one of those things that sounds way more complicated than it actually needs to be, but it can definitely get a bit overwhelming when you start looking at all the numbers. It's basically just the fats in your system, right? But man, once you dive into the details, there's a whole lot to unpack. Just my two cents, though!
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So, I just got my labs back and looks like my cholesterol is sitting at 5.8 mmol/L... which is a bit higher than that sub-5.0 target they usually look for. Just one of those things, I guess. Might need to watch the diet a little more closely or maybe hit the gym harder. We'll see.
So, I checked my labs and my HDL cholesterol came back at 1.6 mmol/L... which is actually pretty good since anything over 1.2 is considered fine. I guess I'm doing alright on that front!
So, I just got my labs back and looks like my LDL cholesterol is sitting at 3.5 mmol/L... which is a bit higher than that target under 3.0 they want us to hit. Guess I might need to watch what I'm eating a little more closely, huh? Maybe?
So, I just got my latest blood work back... looking at my triglycerides and they're sitting at 1.59 mmol/L. Honestly? Not too bad, I guess! Since the cutoff is anything under 1.7, I’m still technically in the clear. Just one of those little wins to keep me going, maybe.
Hormones... man, what a mess. Honestly, I feel like we don't talk enough about how much they can totally throw everything out of whack. It's wild how one tiny little shift in your chemistry can just turn your whole world upside down, you know? One day you're feeling fine, and the next, everything feels off. I guess it's just one of those things you have to deal with, but it can be such a rollercoaster. Just my two cents, though!
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So, I just got my TSH results back... it's sitting at 1.75 mIU/l. Looking at the lab's range, which goes from 0.340 to 5.600, it seems like I'm pretty much right in the sweet spot. I guess that’s actually good news? Maybe? It feels okay so far, anyway.

Female, 44, pretty much a powerhouse... aside from the occasional sinus stuff, I'm doing alright. 😁So, right now I've got this weird menopause spotting going on... it's like just a few drops every hour or so, and honestly, it's been running a bit late too. I guess it's just one of those things, maybe? Just a little bit at a time. 🙄

So, my doctor sent me in for some blood work because I've been dealing with this annoying dry cough since mid-December. I actually went in to get my lungs checked out too, but they didn't hear any wheezing or anything through the stethoscope, which is... well, I guess that's good? But man, these headaches are killing me. Most of the time, it feels like my blood pressure is just bottoming out on me.

Thanks! 🙂

Sorry Angela Kelly11, but I honestly didn't notice anything messy over there. The pedicure area used to be in that other room—you know, the one that’s way nicer than this big space—but I always just head straight to the restroom and everything there is super clean. Plus, the sterilizer used to be right by the chair, so she'd pull the tools out of it every single time.

Anyway, I've been going there for a while now and I'm actually really happy with it 🙂

just push it back a bit and maybe just when you’re getting into the car😁

Hey there! What's up?

So, like, a few months back, I started noticing this weird thing where it was getting super tough to lift my leg up at the nail salon—you know, that specific motion where you have to swing it from the side toward the front and up? Honestly, I just kind of brushed it off at first. I figured, okay, maybe I’m just getting stiff, or maybe I'm just getting old and out of shape... I don't know, I just assumed I was losing my touch! 😁 And even if it isn't like, totally catastrophic... I mean, maybe things aren't actually that bad? I guess. It’s just hard to tell sometimes, you know? Like, everything feels a bit much, but then you look closer and maybe it's not quite the disaster everyone's making it out to be. Just my two cents, anyway.

So, like, I actually started taking jazz dance classes recently! And honestly? The dancing itself feels totally fine, I’m not having any issues there at all... but then, I don't know, during those specific stretches and movements when we're just warming up, I get this weird, nagging discomfort. It's super strange. Maybe it's just me, or maybe I'm just not warmed up enough? I guess we'll see.

Ugh, honestly, the absolute worst part is just getting into the car... like, yesterday was such a struggle. I actually had to use my hand to lift my left leg over the door sill just to get inside. It’s just the worst feeling ever.

So, I don’t know... is this just one of those things that's totally normal where I probably need to drop a few more pounds—I'm working on it, by the way, just taking it slow—or should I actually go bother my doctor about it?

I think it’s been more than a month, but I can't quite remember exactly when it expired 😠 I was honestly so incredibly pissed off

Why on earth does a blood work referral actually have an expiration date? Like, seriously, why?? :chupakosu:

So I get up at 6 AM, waste a whole hour sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, and finally show up there feeling totally under the weather, only to be told my referral has expired. How can a piece of paper from a doctor have an expiration date? It’s not like it’s a carton of milk! :argh!:

Maria Fisher46 said:So, look, when you've just got a common cold, your blood work doesn't necessarily have to be messed up at all. And even if things do look a little funky on the labs, they should pretty much get back to normal within just a few days. Like, definitely within a week, or maybe two weeks tops if you're having a rougher time.

thanks 🙂

How much time usually needs to pass after a bad cold before the blood work gets back to normal?

thx 🙂

They

http://foothealth.com/

are pretty decent 🙂

they actually fixed my nails using those little clips 🙂

and they pull all their tools straight out of the sterilizer every single time

thanks 🙂 hopefully it stays up :/

and don't even get me started on our healthcare system—seriously, you can check the portal in Chicago, and they'll show you that appointments ARE available, BUT they won't actually tell you when! Like, you basically have to show up IN PERSON just to book a slot.

they're just absolutely fantastic, aren't they? :/

So, I was wondering... is there like, some kind of master dashboard for online booking where you just plug in what you're looking for and it spits out all the available slots across the whole US?

Thanks 🙂

Sandra Vaughn50 said:But you totally dodged the question about why a junkie isn't viewed as being any less "deserving" than some heavy smoker who ends up with lung cancer, or someone who spends their whole life eating nothing but junk food and bacon until they hit 330 lbs and develop Type II diabetes.

So, okay, let's say—just hypothetically—that a cigarette addict and a junkie are basically just addicted to their own stupidity, right? Like, they kind of engineered their own dependency through sheer bad choices.

whereas an obese person might be dealing with a primary biological drive for food that they just can't shake, something they were actually born with.

It's just that people don't seem to get the difference.

Thanks so much 🙂

Hey, does anyone know what the actual drill is if I want to switch up my primary care doctor? Like, what's the whole process for changing GPs here in the States?

Thanks so much! 🙂

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some recommendations for a good GP around the Spanish District, Precko, or Rudes area.

Thanks! 🙂

EDIT: Does anyone actually know how the process works? I've been seeing the same doctor for 20 years now, so I'm totally out of the loop on the whole procedure.🙂 thx

So, for anyone who deals with motion sickness, here’s what actually helps

- You don't have to be starving, but like, don't go overboard with a huge meal either... just stay balanced
- Seriously, no reading, no texting, and definitely don't turn around to chat with the crew in the backseat
- Just stare straight ahead and maybe grab onto the dashboard or the seat in front of you

(Doing that last thing kind of tricks your brain into thinking you're actually stationary, so it doesn't get so confused when your body feels like you're sitting still but your eyes are seeing everything moving outside)

Hey 🙂

Right here is the auction link for this non-profit group out of Chicago

So, we actually got a 'engagement shoot' donated to us! I figured I’d post the info here, assuming the mods are cool with it.

If anyone’s looking for a killer Christmas gift for someone special, grabbing this shoot would be amazing—and honestly, helping out the charity at the same time would be just wonderful.

Thanks 🙂