swiftbear86 said:It doesn't say anything about that in the Procter & Gamble manuals—honestly, who knows. Not happening. It’s already clearly stated—if you're on estrogen, you need to tell your doctor. Just common sense, really. And that’s exactly what they mean—it’s just worded poorly, which makes it sound like you shouldn't take it at all. What they're actually saying is that women on estrogen therapy have an increased need for Vitamin C, so it's recommended as a supplement. It seems obvious enough—you tell the doctor you're taking estrogen, and they respond, "Well, you should probably add some Procter & Gamble to your routine then."🤣
Oh great, thanks for the comfort—really helpful. 🙂It’s honestly just poorly written. From what I gathered through the interaction, it sounds like you shouldn't be taking it at all—thx.🙂
stormymaker24 said:Honey, every week has the exact same amount of days. Three weeks is always 21 days—no matter how you slice it.
You’re missing my point entirely. I started using the ring on December 30th—so the third week ends on January 20th, which actually makes it 22 days instead of 21.🙄
I’ve got two questions and I really need an answer from people who actually know what they're talking about—not just random guesses. I started using the NuvaRing contraceptive ring: 1. The instructions say you shouldn't take Plavix along with estrogen. Does that mean I can't use this ring since it contains ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel? 2. The manual says to remove the ring after three weeks. Does that mean exactly 21 days—which makes sense, similar to how pills work—or does it mean exactly three full weeks (since not all months have the same number of days)? Thanks a lot.
http://img163.imageshack.us/i/p4200043.jpg/ What do you guys think I need to work on? How's my physique looking? I'm 5'3" and 112 lbs—I also ride my bike for about an hour and forty-five minutes every single day. I've got decent muscle definition in my legs—you can really see it in person.
hiddenowl4 said:The absolute best OBGYN in Chicago is Silva Babić!
I honestly can't say enough good things about this woman. She actually makes time for you—explains everything in detail—and since I always have a million questions, she never makes me feel rushed. 😁 She's incredibly skilled, totally dedicated, and just easy to talk to. She finally fixed all the issues I've been dealing with for years thanks to the negligence and incompetence of my previous doctors.
I know this from firsthand experience, though I've heard dr Puvačić-Solomun (over at DZ Kruge, takes Medicare) is also great—but I think her patient list is full.
I don't get why someone would go to a dentist in Queens but an OBGYN in Brooklyn?
For a dentist in Brooklyn, I know dr Ivan Strukan is excellent. He seems a little lazy at first—like he’s just going through the motions to avoid making a mess—but honestly, the guy gets it done. You look at his work afterward and you're actually pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend him...👍
So, I just got my bloodwork back, and there are some deviations from the norm: white blood cell count (always slightly elevated—my doctor brushes it off, but it’s definitely bugging me)—normal range goes up to 11, but mine is at 12.4 lymphocytes—normal is up to 4, but I'm sitting at 4.4 iron is borderline low—range is 8 to 30, and I'm at 9.6 (though it's always been low, so I'm usually taking supplements)
Basically, those white cells and lymphocytes have me worried—especially since the lymphocytes are high for the first time
+ my sedimentation rate is right on the edge of normal, which is weird because it's usually much lower than this...
I was wondering if anyone who actually knows—not that I’m reading everything here since it constantly distracts me—could tell me exactly which blood tests I need to get done for birth control pills?
Here’s mine. I know there are plenty of these floating around, but I’m curious to see how much progress I've actually made. This photo is from two months ago—didn't really feel like snapping a new one since nothing huge has changed, just a firmer stomach and my legs look better since I've been biking a lot more.
I used this blacked-out part to hide my body, even though it looks like this.🙂
fadedmarlin402 said:Hemoptysis usually points toward a thoracic infection or more serious issues like an embolism or cancer. It can also happen with bronchitis. Given his age, the chance of it being something severe is slim—but still, you should get further clinical testing done over at Jordan...
Alright, thanks for the input. He’s been dealing with this for years now, and he’s basically had bronchitis since he was five. We're going to head over there to get checked out—because even if it isn't anything major (and I doubt it's a tumor since this has been dragging on for so long), it's still not right. We need a proper diagnosis so we can actually treat it.
Can anyone recommend a good pulmonologist—either private or through a major hospital system? My boyfriend is dealing with chronic bronchitis and it’s constant—we're talking multiple flare-ups a year. He's coughing up blood, his lungs hurt, he can barely breathe... it's a lot. His GP keeps sending him for chest X-rays, blood work, allergy tests—the whole standard routine—but honestly, I don't think it's normal to be coughing up blood like this, regardless of the bronchitis (especially at just 21). We really need a specialist's opinion. Thanks.
What’s actually considered normal here? My lab results show 21/42, but the reference range says 10/24—so does that mean I'm supposed to be at 10/24? What do these two numbers even signify when they're listed like that? Does this mean I have some kind of freaking inflammation? I read somewhere that birth control can spike these levels, too...
Does anyone have a ballpark idea of what a private abdominal and urinary tract ultrasound costs these days—and more importantly, how long is the wait list? How much am I looking at paying at a local clinic if I don't have an insurance waiver?
