Laura Garcia41 said:Does anyone have recommendations for a good primary care doctor or a dentist over in the Trešnjevka area? It would be ideal if they were based out of the Trešnjevka Park Health Center. 😉 Thanks in advance! 🙏
If you don't care about finding a dentist covered by Medicare, then I’d suggest checking out the Klanac clinic.
I've got about eight fibromas around my eyes that I really need to get taken care of because they're starting to spread. I checked in with my local clinic, but they passed on doing laser removal since it's just too close to the eye area. I called a specialist center, but apparently, their schedule is booked out until fall 2016—they treat these as minor outpatient procedures, limiting themselves to maybe five cases a day. Where else should I be looking? If I decide to go through a private dermatologist, does the billing work per individual growth, or do they charge by the session?
Hey there. I recently had a biopsy done on some swollen lymph nodes in my groin. I’ve been dealing with several enlarged nodes for over a year now. I also struggle with atopic dermatitis—while antibiotics help clear up my skin, the lymph nodes themselves don't seem to budge. Everything else regarding my gynecological health has come back perfectly normal.
Honestly, I can’t make heads or tails of this lab report. The user writes like this: The cytological findings show a sparse cellular sample with lymphocytes that appear to be undergoing degenerative changes. The breakdown stands at: DKS- eo 2, ba 1, nes 1, seg 55, ly 31, mono 8, pl 1, reakt ly 1. E.😛The lab results show significant anisocytosis, mild poikilocytosis, and hypochromia. Basically, the red blood cells are all different shapes and sizes, and they're looking pretty pale. It’s a clear sign of iron deficiency. The elements of a lymph node are much like the security checkpoints at a major US international airport; they serve as the critical filtering stations where the body's defense systems intercept potential threats before they can breach the inner sanctum.
Karen Gonzalez69 said:I'm looking for a recommendation for an eye doctor in Washington, D.C. who is communicative (someone willing to actually explain things) and highly professional regarding contact lenses. I wear soft lenses, and I'll be using Medicare.
I went to the local health clinic to see their ophthalmologist—I can't recall the specific name, but when I was booking my appointment, the receptionist mentioned that everyone there is great. Honestly, they gave me more attention there than I received for my Rib during surgery. They were also kind enough to offer some comfort when I found out I already have cataracts at just 23 years old.
I don't have an issue with Accutane, but I can tell you how stopping birth control affected me.😉
I took the pill during two different stints—both times for protection (even though I deal with skin issues, a dermatologist told me that if my blood work shows my hormones are fine, the pill won't actually help my skin).
1. First stint: I was on Diane for four months (my OBGYN prescribed them without running any preliminary tests 🙂). My periods were regular before, and while I was on them, bleeding arrived almost to the minute. Then I switched to Yaz for two months (I ran my own tests this time, and my hormone levels were perfect along with everything else), but then came the spotting and constant bleeding ☕ after the last pill. After finishing two packs, I stopped entirely—and my periods became regular again, give or take a day or two.🙂
2. Second stint: Two years later, I started taking Belara. It was only for four months, and it was much like the experience with Yaz. I ended up contracting HPV, so I quit. Since stopping, my cycle has been all over the place; the first period was late, the second was early... I think this was my fifth cycle since quitting, and it arrived early again.
In the meantime, I had to use emergency contraception twice. Afterward, my period came regularly—I bled for a few days after taking the pill and then again a month later.
The only thing I really noticed was increased hair growth.🙄 I always had dark eyebrows and a bit of upper lip hair, so there’s a chance it was all there before I ever touched the pill, I just didn't notice it until then. As for my skin issues, nothing changed; it stayed the same (or maybe got negligibly worse, though it's hard to say because my skin fluctuates between eight bad days and one great one. That's been the pattern before the pill, during use, and after stopping).
Getting an abdominal ultrasound at the Siget Health Center usually involves a wait of about six months—or at least that was the case when I put myself on the list. I haven't actually gone through with it myself yet, so I can't vouch for how professional or friendly the doctors are, but I do know they perform that specific scan there.
I have a question too🙂 It might sound stupid, but there’s one thing I just can’t wrap my head around So... Before I started the pill, my cycles were perfectly regular—about 28 days, give or take a day. Even after taking emergency contraception, things stayed on track. I’ve been on the pill for four months now, using only one type, and I didn't have any issues during the first two months. But this month, I started bleeding a full week before my scheduled break. How is it possible to have these disruptions while on the pill if my hormones are actually balanced?😕 Shouldn't this be making my cycle more predictable? I get that it affects your mood and weight, but I don't understand why I'm bleeding like this—and I'm not just talking about some light brown spotting.😕
I visited the West Side Emergency Services. The doctor and the nurse were incredibly kind, but be prepared to wait a massive amount of time before they actually see you. I went in thinking my prescription had gotten worse, but it turns out I’ve got cataracts in both eyes. The whole exam was covered by Medicare via a referral. Next time, I’m going to try my luck at the Mayo Clinic, but if the wait there is just as brutal, I'll probably just pay out of pocket and go to a private eye center.
Can someone point me toward a decent kickboxing gym? I'm just looking for something recreational to burn off some extra energy. I live near the Mississippi River, so somewhere in that general area would be ideal. Thanks!
I heard he recommended those protective guards for everything down there too, 😁 but I decided to skip that part because I got totally distracted by the fact that I don't even need sneakers anymore.🙂
Boss??😲 Are you serious?? (I honestly thought they meant training in a standard setting—you know, like a basic self-defense course where you aren't being barked at, so I wouldn't be playing boss if someone grabbed me on a street corner... glad I asked sooner.😁) By the way, how much does the course actually cost? I was browsing their site and saw they have a hall over by the State Fairgrounds, which would actually work out perfectly since it's pretty close to me.
Should I pick up a gum and just pay the fees...? 🙂 I was thinking about just grabbing any old pair of sneakers 🙂 but does anyone know where I can find some decent ones at a budget price? It feels like a massive waste of cash since I have no clue how long this martial arts phase will actually last; if I drop all my money on membership dues, gear, and gloves, I won't even have enough left for groceries 😁 and then I’ll show up to class only to get absolutely demolished like a rookie in a heavyweight bout. 😁
Regarding Krav Maga, am I going to need specific gear, or will just some gym clothes and sneakers do the trick? (Specialized shoes or something?) And obviously, a strong will. 🙂
Michael Evans46, thanks for the reply 😉 I know someone would probably suggest a "lighter" sport, but I really want an actual combat skill to deal with all the stress I'm carrying—it feels like the better fit. I just hope those Krav Maga centers group people by strength level, because I’d rather not get bodied by some powerhouse lady during my very first session.😲
Hey there!😉 What kind of sport would you suggest for a 20-year-old woman who’s about 110 lbs and 5'7", and hasn't really done anything athletic before?😁 Maybe something like a self-defense class or something along those lines?🤷 It would be ideal if the gym was located near the Savannah area.🙂 I’ve been thinking about Krav Maga, but I’m not sure how beginner-friendly it is for someone starting out very thin and physically weak, so I’m looking for some advice here..
I’m 21 years old. My hormone levels—T3, T4, and TSH—were all fine when I checked them, but they skipped the TPO test because they told me it wasn't a big deal and that it would only matter if I were trying to get pregnant. For about six years now, I've been dealing with thinning on the right side of my hairline; honestly, I feel like it's actually receding. My hairstylist mentions seeing a lot of new baby hairs sticking out, but the patch is definitely there, leaving me with just some thin, light fuzz instead of full coverage. Because of this, my doctor prescribed Pilfood, though I decided against using it. My esthetician thinks my hair growth issues might be linked to corticosteroids, since I used them heavily as a kid to manage neurodermatitis. But that doesn't add up to me—if it were just the cream, the extra hair wouldn't be everywhere from head to toe. In fact, it feels like the opposite is happening: I used to have more hair, but lately, it seems like I'm growing more, or at least noticing it much more often. There is no history of diabetes or anything similar in my family. And nobody else I know deals with hair growth quite like I do—okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but I literally have no hair on my palms or the soles of my feet.🙄
I’m running into the exact same wall. I’m dealing with excessive hair growth everywhere, paired with thinning hair—it started at my right hairline, and now the left side is starting to recede too. My labs come back regular. I don’t have issues with my ovaries, my hormones seem fine, and I’m definitely not overweight—I’m about 130 pounds at 5'6"—plus I’ve never dealt with a single breakout in my life. Two years ago, I had a full panel done (sex hormones, T4, T3, TSH), and while my TPO-Ab was sitting at 28 when it really should be under 20, my endocrinologist basically brushed it off. Now, my OBGYN is trying to push birth control on me, but since I don't have any symptoms that require it beyond how I look, I’m not interested in taking them just for the sake of it. I’m stuck wondering what else I should actually be testing to find the root cause here.
I’m honestly not sure if I actually got a proper exam. This spot changed color on my back, so I went to see a dermatologist in a local clinic to get it checked out. She basically told me it was nothing, but I still wanted it gone. The whole "consultation" lasted maybe ten seconds; I showed her the spot, she gave me a date for the procedure, and that was the end of it.
Should I get an exam first or just go ahead and have it removed? You can walk into a cancer center without an appointment, but I’m not sure if that applies to a consultation.