Posts by Tyler James5

hollowdrifter3 said:There’s already a thread about them. Honestly, they're usually loaded with soy filler—not high quality at all, though you could probably tell just by looking at the price tag. Just Google it; some guy on an American bodybuilding forum posted a photo of a lab-tested sample showing the actual nutrition/supplement facts. Bottom line? Just scrape together a little more cash and grab a decent whey instead.

Actually, I did try typing this into the search bar first, but nothing came up. So what, those protein percentages—4.5% soy and 91% whey that the German manufacturers listed on the box—are just straight-up lies?

Btw, I peeled off the American translation label, and the original packaging also claims 91% milk protein 🤔

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Hey everyone 🙂 hoping you guys can help out a skydiver looking for some advice on

I need some thoughts on this protein from Walmart—it's their own brand, Das Gesunde plus - Sportness, Protein 90 (a 350g tub for about $17). I'm thinking of using it as a quick supplement since I'm not a competitive athlete, and maybe to help with weight loss by swapping out one meal a day.

The breakdown: 91% milk proteins, 4.5% soy protein isolate, flavoring, magnesium carbonate, vegetable oil, sweetener, salt, and a bunch of vitamins. They claim it’s got a full amino acid profile.

Per 100g it's 375 kcal,
so one serving (30g powder mixed with about a cup of 1.5% skim milk) comes out to 253 kcal.

So... is it actually any good? If not, why not?

(Just a heads up, I can't really do egg whites as a protein source because of an intolerance 😢 that popped up on a blood test. Honestly, I'm not even sure if it's legit, but allergic reactions aren't something I want to mess with... I've ended up in the ER a couple of times because of it.

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Look, if you actually want anyone here to give you a decent answer, you’re gonna have to cough up some actual details about yourself first... like, seriously. Give us the basics—your age, BMI, how much of an athlete you are, any old health issues you've dealt with in the past... all that stuff. And then get specific. Like, really specific. What exactly are you feeling, and what's happening when it hits? Because let's be real, things can range from just straight-up anxiety or some nasty heartburn to a legit injury from a car wreck, or even just a crappy mattress you bought at Target... who knows? You also need to list every test or doctor's visit you've had, plus any meds you're taking and whatever diagnoses you've been handed. Without that, we're just guessing in the dark...

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@wanderingmason86/">@@wanderingmason86 - unfortunately, I know exactly what you're talking about from firsthand experience. I've been through the whole gauntlet—nose surgery, damaged mucosa, testing out every single drop, spray, Neti pot, and dilator imaginable. I've tried everything to get that lining to regenerate, mixing Panthenol, propolis, ointments... I won't even list them all. Antihistamines, sleeping with my head elevated, scrubbing every last allergen out of the house, etc., etc...

Right now, I stick to just using saline during the day, but before bed, one tiny, miniature squirt of Operil is absolutely non-negotiable. And no, my nasal lining hasn't collapsed and I haven't developed cancer because of it, even after ten years. It’s not cocaine, after all. I'm not saying my ENT loves it, but if there's a way to actually sleep... I'll take it.

As for that trick where you jam Q-tips up in there—I didn't say "don't do it" just to be contrary (which seems to be a common theme here, I see that myself), but more because it might work if you're sitting perfectly still in an armchair; however, if you drift off while watching TV on the couch and roll over onto a pillow—the risk of injury is huge. It's dangerous. If you hit it with a spoon while eating, or if you sneeze and jerk your head...

not a great idea, sorry.

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wanderingmason86 said:...

Grab a Q-tip—make sure it's clean and standard, obviously... fold it right down the middle and just gently tuck it into your nostril. You want it sitting shallow, sticking out in a little V-shape... basically just to widen the nasal passages from the inside...

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Ryan Cooper37 said:...

Honestly, this whole thing with the earwax removal tool... I think it might actually be a solid idea...🙂I guess I'll give it a shot...

Just a few more things to keep in mind... nothing major, just some extra bits of advice if you're looking for them... 👍 Look, everything else is fine, but this one... please, just don't. It’s a total disaster waiting to happen. Seriously, it’s only a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt...

When I first heard about people shoving those sticks up their noses, I honestly thought everyone would realize how ridiculous and impractical that sounded immediately... but apparently, I was wrong. It seems to actually work... 😢

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Amy Ramos3 says: ... I just brought home a new kitten a few days ago, and now I'm starting to suspect there might be fleas involved. It's super weird though, because I've had cats my whole life and fleas have never really bothered me before... >

Well, considering there are thousands of different flea species out there, it’s honestly not that surprising... Detailed instructions on how to handle this can be found right here:

Good luck 🙂

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Seriously, how is this site even staying afloat if a massive VIP ad pops up on every single, SINGLE new page I click on? I usually have my pop-ups blocked tight... but I’ve never dealt with anything quite this obnoxious before 😠

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Rachel Reed8 said:Hey there🙂

I’ve had my ears pierced for years now... back when I first got them done, I didn't bother cleaning anything and things got totally clogged—classic mistake XD. I ended up getting them re-pierced later and haven't had any issues since🙂 but now I'm dealing with something else entirely...

I just stretched one of my holes up to 2mm. Before doing it, I sanitized the piercing, the taper, and the plug with some rubbing alcohol🙂 and used some cream to help everything slide in smoothly. It worked, but... now the area is looking a little red and it's stinging just a tiny bit. Is this normal? Any advice on how to treat it so I don't end up with an actual infection or something?

Thanks🙂

You probably just introduced some bacteria into the piercing with that cream... honestly, just take the earrings out, clean everything—the jewelry and your ear—with some rubbing alcohol, and then use an antibiotic ointment like Betrion to keep things lubricated. You should probably dab that stuff on the outside of your ear twice a day for at least three days, too, until all that redness and soreness completely clears up...

Yeah, you could definitely use it that way for a bit; but if I remember correctly, even little kids could have something like a light compote made from peeled apples and plums—you know, with hardly any sugar added... provided they're on their therapy, obviously... though I guess that's all up to whatever the doctor's orders say in their instructions

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🙂 haven't you run into this stuff in a lab before, like when you're setting up culture media for bacteria? agar-agar is basically just plant-based gelatin made from red kelp... people use it in food too, though maybe not as much here in the States. you can usually grab it in powder form at a pharmacy (or just order it online if they don't have it in stock), but honestly, if you're looking at using it regularly as a laxative, I don't know... doesn't seem like the most practical move. I mean, just getting enough water, fruit, and veggies in your diet is way easier...

Do you speak English? I found a bunch of Q&As about this medication here: http://www.justanswer.com/mental-hea...st-period.html

Pay close attention to the part where they suggest Celexa/Citalopram or Amitriptyline as alternative options—maybe even safer bets...

(Btw, what I mentioned earlier was just from my own experience. There are plenty of chronic conditions where people wish they didn't have to stay on meds forever—just look at the side effects of corticosteroids, for instance... but honestly, it's just a matter of weighing two evils and picking the lesser one. You can't predict how most diseases will develop with any real certainty—it's all just guesswork, hopes, and fears in the end...

And, obviously, you shouldn't be messing with dosages or quitting stuff like this without a doctor watching over you—I'm pretty sure you already know that much...)

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Adam Chase98 said:My official diagnosis is chronic tension headaches, though the conclusion points toward a serotonergic disorder—essentially, a serotonin deficiency. This whole thing kicked off after I went through a massive shock, but I’ve never actually felt depressed in the way people usually imagine... What I felt was pain. Pure, unbearable, DAILY pain! The dizziness, the sense of sinking, the brain fog... Taking medication didn't make me "happier," per se, but those symptoms vanished and I felt normal again; life finally felt good! I have to admit, I stopped my treatment on my own because I genuinely believed I was ready. I was so incredibly happy being able to function without pills, but about two weeks ago, the headaches returned. Last week, my neck stiffened up, and now the dizziness, the sinking feeling, and the mental cloudiness are back!
And why wouldn't I want to be on medication for the rest of my life? Well... because I'm only 27, and while these drugs help in one area, they surely cause issues elsewhere.

P.S. Yes, Deanxit is an antidepressant!

My whole point was this: if you've spent forever struggling, searching, and getting diagnosed, and you finally find a solution that actually works—like, obviously works, because the symptoms come roaring back the second you stop—then you really need some concrete, solid reasons to quit. Just saying they "probably" cause damage elsewhere is super vague.

You can't predict how your illness or recovery is going to play out, or what factor might shift and trigger a cure, a change in meds, or just a total relapse. If you're dealing with symptoms as heavy as the ones you described, and the meds are working right now, but you aren't even sure *how* or *if* they're hurting you—look into it first. Figure out if there's actual harm, and *then* think about stopping or switching things up.

Attitudes like "I don't wanna be on pills forever" don't really help when you're dealing with serious stuff. If your symptoms aren't messing with your daily life, then yeah, absolutely, don't take anything.

But if the meds are significantly helping with major issues, then why not? I mean specifically—not philosophically. Like, give me real reasons: risk of blood clots, hair loss, libido issues, can't breastfeed, personality changes... whatever.

Life is long, and you're gonna go through tons of physical and mental shifts—who knows what kind of treatment you'll need five or ten years from now. Maybe nothing at all, maybe something totally different.

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Adam Chase98 said:I haven't found this specific topic or anyone else struggling with this exact issue yet. For two and a half years, I fought through brutal headaches, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, brain fog, and this constant sensation of being "seasick." Before I finally got a diagnosis, I used to post about these symptoms on various forums, but nobody ever suggested they could be caused by low serotonin levels. After endless appointments, tests, and seeing countless specialists, I finally met a doctor who identified the problem and prescribed Deanxit.
I took it for an entire year, felt absolutely wonderful, and then stopped. Now, just two months after finishing the course, the symptoms are creeping back. 😢
I am curious about other people's experiences! Is anyone else dealing with this same diagnosis? How does this disorder present itself for you? What are the treatment options, and has anyone actually fully recovered—meaning, you no longer need medication at all?
The thought of returning to pills and the possibility of being on them for the rest of my life is truly terrifying!
Thank you!

But why? Is it because they have nasty side effects or something dangerous? Look, there are tons of conditions out there that require long-term—even lifelong—medication. You always have to weigh the pros against the cons...

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Carol Booth82 said:...

so the sinus scan actually looked fine, but my nose was basically a total disaster zone.

they’re telling me I need surgery—is there any kind of private clinic with a public-private hybrid setup that would do this for free alongside a rhinoplasty? (I’ve wanted to fix the look of my nose forever but honestly didn't care enough then, and since I'm forced to deal with this now, I might as well just get everything done in one go)...

did you get that X-ray through a referral from a primary care doc, an ENT specialist, or did you just head straight to a private clinic and pay out of pocket? and was this like, fifteen years ago, or more recent?

as for your other question—at public hospitals, or those big university medical centers, you can totally get a septum surgery done for functional issues (Medicare covers that part), and then you just pay the extra fee for the aesthetic portion performed at the same time. it's completely legit, they have set price lists for it.

with private clinics, they'll obviously do both (function and looks) in one single procedure, all bundled into the price 🙂—but nobody here has mentioned a specific private clinic that works in tandem with insurance like that yet...

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wiredotter22 said:36 years old, everything seems pretty much within the normal range

But seriously, have you actually gone in for a full physical or some blood work in the last year to confirm everything's actually okay?

wiredotter22 said:I’m getting pretty worried. For about two years now, my legs have just felt... off. I can walk normally most of the time, but if there are stairs involved, it’s a struggle because my muscles start cramping up. Even getting onto a city bus is hard sometimes; I occasionally have to use both hands just to pull myself up. And when I squat down, I have to use my arms to push myself back up, which feels pretty heavy. I’ve tried taking magnesium, I don't smoke, and my doctors say my spine, hips, and blood work all look fine... so I guess, maybe, anyone knows what else could be causing this?

Hey, just so we can get a better idea, roughly how old are you? And what's your BMI? You can easily find a calculator online, like http://bmicalc.org/bmi-calculator-for-women (just scroll down a bit for the imperial units if you're used to pounds and inches)

Do you keep an eye on your blood pressure regularly? Also, when was your last full physical at the doctor?

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panic mode 😁 ... wait, where did I say they check the cartilage using optics?

Eric Brown7 said:Can someone who’s had nose surgery please tell me which tests and X-rays I actually need to get done before the procedure? I haven't done any testing yet, but based on my own gut feeling, I think it's both a deviated septum and an aesthetic correction. I know I need to go in for a consultation and handle all the doctor meetings, but I’d love to have some info beforehand.
Thanks

Donna Johnson16 said:@Eric Brown7/">@@Eric Brown7

X-rays usually aren't even necessary, and you'll need blood work and an EKG done right around the time of the surgery—within a month at most—so there’s really no point in doing any of that before you even meet with the surgeon and settle on a date.

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Eric Brown7 said:So there are no X-rays of the head, nose, sinuses, or whatever else? Maybe this is a dumb question, but how do they actually know what's going on inside then?

Donna Johnson16 said:'usually isn't necessary' implies—well, not always, just sometimes, and even then, it's rare. If they need an image, the doctor will ask for one.

I'm assuming you're talking about consulting with the actual surgeon, not just a general practitioner. You can see the nose perfectly fine from the outside—kind of like when a pediatrician checks a kid's ears, they just shine a light in and take a peek. 🙂 If they need to, they can use a little probe with a light and optics to look deeper (and don't worry, it doesn't actually hurt. The gear is tiny and super flexible)

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That's just how I answered it, because Eric Brown7 asked specifically about X-rays twice...

Look, I get it. There’s zero chance I’m gonna be right here, so I’m not even gonna bother trying. Honestly, I’m just glad you’re the one running things around here... at least now someone can call out every single lie and half-truth the second it happens 👋

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@Betty Edwards22/">@@Betty Edwards22 - I tried getting into a real discussion with you once, but now I realize it’s pretty much a lost cause. Honestly, even if I sent you my own medical scans and full lab results personally, you’d probably just find some way to explain why they’re totally irrelevant 🙂 ... then you hit me with that question: "how can optics show what cartilage looks like?" which has absolutely zero to do with anything I actually wrote, nothing even remotely close... You’re asking me—a doctor—what optics can see? I don't know, why don't *you* tell me. My surgeon shoved it right in there; it's not like I picked it out from a storefront window.

But hey, that's how it goes. You aren't reading with any good intentions or actual comprehension, and there's really nothing I can do to change that about you.

This whole thread is titled "nose surgery," so we aren't just talking about cosmetic tweaks here. In the context of this topic and answering the general question about that first consultation—yeah, sometimes they still do X-rays or use a probe (think Washington, D.C., or maybe a major clinic in Chicago, like Dr. Poje). That’s just me speaking from my own professional experience. I’m not saying it’s standard practice everywhere—actually, I wrote several times that it isn't—but you just refuse to register that.

I honestly don't get how you can be so damn certain that you know the complete procedures for every single nose surgery case... let's not get carried away, say, just in the U.S. over the last five years?

p.s. It's actually quite easy to just quote someone directly instead of twisting their words around. "In the context of treating certain breathing issues, prior to deciding on surgery" was what I actually said

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Drew Martinez9 said:has anyone actually done Allergan in their lips?? what kind of price range are we talking about here???

So, just a heads up—you don't really use Allergan for those fine lines around the mouth (unless you want to paralyze your muscles, which would look totally weird); that area is usually handled with fillers.

Usually, the cost for the actual product (whether it's Allergan or filler) is priced per unit rather than by where they inject it. It's all over the place depending on the clinic, who their supplier is, how busy they are, or if they're running some random bundle deal...

p.s. there's more info over here:

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Betty Edwards22 said:An X-ray for the nose when we're talking about septorhinoplasty is totally unnecessary.

Nasal optics don't tell you anything about the cartilage anyway—it just shows the septum, and honestly, you can figure that out without the tech.

That’s exactly why I said an X-ray is "rarely needed" or "usually not necessary." But look, saying it's "never" needed isn't quite right either. If someone's dealing with breathing issues before deciding on surgery, you gotta check the sinus situation first.

Same goes for the optics—you use them if there's a specific reason to. It might be rare, sure, but it's not a non-issue.

Whatever—as long as we're clear on that.🙂

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