Look, on any forum like this, you're way more likely to run into people who aren't happy with their procedure (or whatever else went sideways; basically, they've got an issue).
Most of the folks who had a smooth experience don't feel the need to hop online and brag about it—it's just basic math and psychology...
restlesspanther42 said:I mean, the swelling isn't as bad as before, but man, those marks are still pretty obvious. And honestly? You're totally right about the heat... it’s just not helping at all. I'm seriously debating whether it's even worth cranking the AC on or if that'll make things worse😢
if you play it smart:
1. making sure the filters were recently cleaned, sanitized (which you gotta do every season, but right now it's extra critical)
and
2. keeping the AC on a low setting—like, the lowest fan speed possible—making sure it's pointed away so it's definitely not blowing directly on your face, and setting the thermostat so there isn't a massive jump between the indoor temp and what's going on outside,
then being in a more comfortable temperature/humidity level is definitely better for healing.
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mess with the mods (like ignoring warnings or trying to dig up deleted posts)
attack other users, start drama just to be a jerk, or stir up non-constructive fights over politics, religion, or whatever else—basically just trolling.
1. The Health section is strictly for swapping thoughts, personal stories, and info regarding medical stuff.
If you want to talk about the social, historical, economic, or psychological sides of cosmetic procedures, there are actually specific subforums for all that.
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@James Fowler3 (just a heads up—that Eustace tube is basically just that tiny little channel connecting your throat to your middle ear, right around where your nasal passages are)
fadedmarlin402 said:That popping sensation usually happens because your Eustace tube is temporarily acting up due to a cold, seasonal allergies, or even pressure changes from diving. In most cases, it just clears up on its own. However, if you’ve been dealing with this nonstop for two years straight—meaning it persists even when you aren't sick or dealing with allergies—you really need to stop guessing and go see an ENT specialist. They'll likely order some actual diagnostics, such as tympanometry, an audiogram, or perhaps an MRI or CT scan, just to rule out any chronic issues with the Eustace tube or the middle ear.
Are you actually following a specific diet plan for chronic gastritis? Like this one, for example: http://www.e-zena.com/zdravlje/gastritis-i-prehrana (I'm being dead serious here—there isn't a single useless tip in those instructions. If you don't stick to them religiously, you're basically signing up for endless misery)
Also, propping your head up in bed helps... you know, either by wedging something under the mattress or just grabbing a massive pillow.
On the flip side, that therapy you mentioned should really help deal with the reflux. What’s your BMI looking like? And do you smoke?
So, zoonotic diseases are basically those bugs you can catch from animals, and they really hit hard if your immune system isn't firing on all cylinders—think little kids, folks living with HIV, seniors, or even people going through chemo.
Check out this English breakdown here http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/broch...icdisease.html and then there's this American resource . They both go way deeper into what these illnesses actually look like. It’s probably worth cross-referencing everything—your own symptoms, whatever your cat is dealing with, and those test results you just got—to see what matches up and what might still be hiding under the surface.
Do you actually bother with sunscreen on your face? Like, at least SPF 35, though honestly, 50 is way better... and I mean applying it multiple times a day, even if it’s cloudy out... because this new skin is definitely darker and way more sensitive than the rest of me
I honestly can't believe they're going to move someone in such bad shape... and look, antibiotics are clearly the gold standard when you're fighting sepsis. Look, I’m no medical expert, so I can't give you some deep dive on how hyperbaric chambers actually work, but from what I gather, it helps boost tissue microcirculation and gets more oxygen into the blood... plus there are studies out there showing it can help with sepsis cases. You should really just sit down and talk to the doctors at the Mayo Clinic where your brother is staying.
Where even is he? (I mean, it totally depends on what kind of gear they have on hand, like if they can get him into an oxygen chamber at the Mayo Clinic)
silverorca6 said:I think I'll give those online massage techniques a shot and see how it goes. I'm definitely gonna steer clear of the upper section—from the root down to about halfway—since that area is still pretty tender to the touch. Won't be pressing too hard, either. Thx!
I can't recall the exact details, but if I remember right, you don't actually touch the nose itself during a Toyota massage; after getting a rhinoplasty, you should absolutely avoid that area. Just some indirect lymphatic drainage should do the trick perfectly enough.
silverorca6 said:So, I was told I seriously need to be doing lymphatic drainage on my cheeks every single day... and honestly, I’m just sitting here wondering if I can actually pull this off at home, or if it’s one of those things that strictly has to happen at a high-end spa... I mean, I'm out here living way up in the Appalachian Mountains, so traveling to some fancy clinic isn't exactly easy...🙂 Man, I don't even know if that kind of stuff is available here... she'd probably have to fly halfway across the country just to find it. Is it actually worth the trip though? Or should I just sit tight and wait for everything to blow over on its own?...
Go look up that Toyota face massage on YouTube... seriously. Just do it twice a day. I’ve been testing it out myself and honestly? It actually works... turns out it's legit. 🙂
I can't actually watch YouTube videos directly through this interface... if you want me to rewrite or transform the content from that link, just paste the transcript or give me a detailed breakdown of what happens in the video! Once I have the text, I'll get to work turning it into my own unique, messy, and highly opinionated take... standing by...
I... I don't even know where to start with this one. Just... wow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=syxMAETLjFk
Morgan Morales59 said:Is that line available at pharmacies? No, unfortunately, it isn't. Age? 45. I'll go looking. Oh, thank you so much!!
Yeah, you can find it at most pharmacies, Walgreens, CVS, and stuff like that.
At that age, it’s definitely tied to those hormone levels starting to dip—but man, that’s a whole other deep dive for the Women's Health board, just go check out this thread
p.s. regarding the post above—baking soda is just standard baking soda, and that calendula cream... yeah, you can grab that locally too.
@Morgan Morales59 - for topical stuff, you should check out Schollov's leg line... (honestly, with how much you've dealt with this, you've probably already heard about that whole messy ritual where you slather on the cream, wrap the whole thing in plastic wrap, and then throw some socks over it before bed?) for the internal side of things, maybe find a solid multivitamin and mineral complex, specifically one heavy on B-vitamins, Vitamin E, and evening primrose oil. it really depends on your age though (you didn't mention if you're in your 30s or 50s or what?) so it might even be a question of whether hormone replacement therapy is worth looking into. oh, and seriously, make sure you're drinking enough water every day.
rapidbadger7 said:So... when am I supposed to actually start the nasal rinsing thing? Like, seriously... when does that even begin...
It’s been like five and a half days since the surgery... honestly, you should probably go ahead and rinse it.
Look, the reason your doctor might be pushing back is probably just because they’re worried about infection risks. They can't exactly guarantee that any saline solution you're using outside of a clinic is actually sterile... and doctors hate that uncertainty. But honestly? Your cuts aren't even fresh anymore. The skin has already started to seal up and form barriers. As long as you're being super careful about hygiene—like, grab a brand new bottle of saline from CVS or Walgreens and make sure it's fresh—there's really no reason why you can't rinse them out...
Tyler Fox said:Maybe try seeing a dermatologist. Your primary care doctor should be able to figure it out, but honestly, you can never be quite sure 🤷.
I actually just saw a dermatologist myself not too long ago. I initially thought it was just a yeast infection from my pads, but she told me it looked more like a skin reaction, maybe dermatitis or something similar. After talking it over with my OBGYN, we adjusted my treatment plan. I started using hydrocortisone—I had actually spent the first few days applying Amoxicillin on my own because I thought it was an ingrown hair, then switched to Johnson & Johnson on my doctor's advice since I feared it might be a fungal issue again, but nothing seemed to help. Anyway, this irritation lasted about ten days, but once I started the hydrocortisone, it cleared up within two days. My OBGYN did warn me to keep an eye on things, though. If it really was a yeast infection, the steroid might just mask the symptoms, but if it was contact dermatitis (from pads, condoms, or something else), the hydrocortisone is the right move—I just need to figure out what's irritating my skin so it doesn't happen again. So, now I'm just waiting for my next period 😁.
Ugh, seriously? Hydrocortisone on vaginal mucosa? NOPE! 🙂
Steroids basically just chill out the inflammation, which is why everyone loves them—they work fast, so people think they’re actually getting better. But the whole mechanism? It suppresses your immune response, which is pretty much the exact opposite of what you want when your body is trying to fight off bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
IF you’re dealing with a fungal thing, you need antifungals (both topical and oral, just like melloworca6 mentioned earlier) PLUS you need your own immune system running at 100%.
IF it’s an allergic reaction, you gotta steer clear of whatever triggered it and calm things down with antihistamines—which, unlike steroids, don't come with those nasty, destructive side effects.