Posts by hiddenraven7

Megan Moore2 said:At this point, we're all just guessing what it could be:
- maybe it's just stress
- maybe you are pregnant
- maybe it's PCOS or something similar
- who knows, maybe something else entirely

The best move is definitely to see an OBGYN, like you mentioned. Maybe try one of the private practices instead? Some of them are bound to be open. It might cost a bit more out of pocket, but at least you'll have peace of mind.

Have you tried taking another pregnancy test? If you're having trouble tracking down a doctor, you might as well rule out pregnancy first.

Good luck!

Well, yes—I already took a pregnancy test. That’s what I meant when I said I tested... and it was negative. Plus, I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant since we used protection. I'm heading to my OB-GYN's office tomorrow in person; maybe they just aren't returning my calls, and even if she's on vacation, someone else should be covering for her.
Regarding PCOS—I haven't dealt with anything like that before. Can that actually be spotted during a standard exam? Is it possible to develop it suddenly even if I never had issues in the past—and would there be specific pain or symptoms I should be looking for?

Hi everyone—I’m actually dealing with a delay myself. My last period was around May 19th or 20th, though I can't be entirely certain of the exact date. My cycles have always been a bit irregular—even if they follow a 28-day pattern, they usually run late by a week or two, sometimes even three. This time, though, it’s been about a month. I am sexually active, but I always use protection, so... I guess pregnancy isn't likely. Last month was just a total nightmare—finals week was incredibly stressful, followed immediately by two trips, and then a sudden toothache that kept me on Advil for three days. I even had to undergo anesthesia for the dental work—which was my first time ever, by the way. I took a test this past Thursday and it was negative, yet my period still hasn't arrived. I've been trying to reach my OB-GYN, but I assume everyone is away on vacation because nobody is picking up. I even called three different local clinics in my neighborhood, but it's the same story—just ringing and ringing. I don't have any symptoms at all, really—nothing unusual. Nothing hurts, nothing feels off, my appetite is fine, and I'm not experiencing any nausea or anything. I assume I'm not pregnant, but I wonder if the stress could have caused such a long delay, especially since the exam stress is over now. Could this potentially be some kind of underlying health issue? Has anyone else gone through something similar?

Thank you, 🙂
In any case—I guess—I don't think I'll ever use them again.

The breakouts—they're just these tiny little things. I haven't actually seen a dermatologist yet because—well, I keep thinking they'll just go away on their own, maybe calm down for a bit and then flare right back up again. Honestly, the first bout was by far the worst; it hasn't been quite that intense since, though they never truly disappear. As for my ovaries, everything is fine there—I don't have PCOS if that's what you were wondering. My last checkup showed perfectly normal results, which is when I decided to stop taking the pills. I suppose it's probably what you mentioned—that the body is just trying to clear them out. I really hope it happens soon, because it's been going on for six months now and it's honestly starting to get under my skin.
Thanks for the reply! 🙂

I’m not sure if anyone else has brought this up yet—there are just so many pages here, I can't possibly scroll through everything. So, basically, I was on birth control (Logest) for about two years, and honestly, I didn't experience any side effects—nothing positive or negative, really. But then, about three months after I stopped taking them, these breakouts started appearing on my face. They showed up during my period, so I didn't make much of a big deal out of it at first, but once the cycle ended, they didn't go away; in fact, things just kept getting worse—the old ones wouldn't clear up and new ones kept popping up. I should probably mention that I never actually had acne issues before—I breezed through puberty without a single pimple, and I’ve never even felt the need to wear foundation. Now, it's been six months since this whole breakout mess began and it's still going on—plus, I've noticed some unwanted hair growth, which also wasn't an issue for me previously—like on my chin, which I now have to regularly bleach or pluck. My question is, is it possible that all of this happened because I stopped the pills, considering I never had these problems until suddenly after I quit? I don't know if that makes any sense, but it crossed my mind, so... if anyone has any experience with this...

Regarding the itching—it’s likely some kind of allergy, perhaps from your clothes or maybe even a new laundry detergent you've started using.
As for that cough, I suppose you could just toss the cigarettes and see what happens. My sister's husband was a lifelong smoker, and he used to make this sound—I can't quite put it into words, really—it was almost as if there were this massive lump stuck in his throat that wouldn't budge, and he’d struggle, gasping, trying to force it out. He breathed so loudly, too. Being such a stubborn, headstrong advocate for smoking, he refused to admit it was the cause, until one day he simply couldn't catch his breath... and well, he hasn't touched a cigarette since.
Anyway, if the coughing persists, at least you'll know it isn't coming from the smoking.

So, I've officially stopped using Hemoroidin—it didn't help even a tiny bit, honestly, except maybe for the pain after a bowel movement, but that’s about it. The lady at the pharmacy convinced me it was my best bet, though I suspect it’s just because that hemorrhoid medication is probably the most expensive one on the shelf right now. Yes, the pain is accompanied by some bleeding, but I'm thinking it might actually be from fissures caused by irregular stools rather than the hemorrhoids themselves. I suppose you're all going to tell me that I need to prioritize regulating my digestion through a proper diet—but I am already doing that. I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, mostly cooked meals and stews, and I don't even touch anything spicy or hot, let alone look at it. I've also cut back on soda quite a bit, sticking mostly to plain water... what else can I say? My digestion is just built this way, I guess. Even when I go every day, things tend to come out in lumps. I really have no idea how else to regulate it, unless I completely strip my menu down or follow certain dietary rules to the exact letter.

Thanks for the advice, cheers!

Jacob Fox6 said:The doctors could probably give you a more technical breakdown, but from what I understand, it’s all because of how Medicare works... basically, they allocate a specific amount of money to whichever doctor you're officially registered with. So in the scenario you described, those first doctors were technically the ones getting that funding... though it sounds like a massive oversight on the nurse's part, since she's the one supposed to be handling all the registrations and cancellations. And honestly, that first doctor wouldn't have seen a dime if you were paying this other guy out of pocket for your work...🙂

Of course—it’s entirely her mistake—and I suppose I shouldn't really be expected to manage their paperwork myself—though, well, I did pay for a few months. $5.00 I suppose there was some sort of co-pay required before my supplemental insurance kicked in—but that's about it. It’s not like they made a fortune off me or anything—not really.

So, I ended up signing up with one dentist, but after just one visit—I wasn't really feeling her approach—I switched over to a different practice. Since nobody ever mentioned anything about transferring my records, and I honestly had no idea that was even a thing you had to do, I stayed on the old dentist's roster for a whole year while going to the new guy for all my actual work. Then, after a year of this, the dental assistant suddenly realizes I'm not actually an active patient there—she got so worked up! She basically snapped at me, saying, "She's been coming here for repairs while they're the ones getting paid for her membership!" I'm not entirely sure what that implies... but clearly, it's all about their patient count to them.

Well, I suppose I could try asking my question again, since it seems nobody really addressed it the first time.
So, regarding Hemoclin gel—I started using it for internal hemorrhoids about two weeks ago. It definitely helps with the pain and stinging after a bowel movement—which makes life much easier, honestly—but I haven't noticed them actually receding at all.
I realize this is a relatively new product here in the States, but I'm wondering if it’s actually effective at shrinking them, or if it just works as a pain reliever?
Since you aren't supposed to use it for more than 30 days straight, and I've already been at it for two weeks, I'm starting to worry that maybe it won't actually solve the underlying issue. Perhaps I'm just being impatient and expecting results too quickly—I guess I don't know.
Thank you in advance

I’ve had my fair share of both good and bad experiences with nurses and doctors—it seems to be entirely a matter of circumstance, I suppose—like, how that specific nurse or doctor is feeling on any given day. Not that it justifies being rude, obviously, but I think it plays a role.
But there is something else that I find absolutely appalling. For instance, I’ll go to see my gynecologist and she tells me to undress in the exam room, yet the doors separating the exam area from where the nurse sees patients are wide open—there’s just some sort of flimsy partition near the desk so you aren't seen *entirely*, but that’s it. There isn't even a corner in the room to actually change, so if I'm wearing pants instead of a skirt, I'm basically walking around naked while the doors are standing wide open. You can only imagine how uncomfortable that feels.
A nearly identical situation happened to me over in Brooklyn; I was dealing with some hemorrhoid issues and the doctor told me to undress for the exam while, believe it or not, another patient was sitting right in the next room—and yep, the doors were wide open!
I honestly cannot wrap my head around the mindset of these nurses and doctors. I realize they are looking at my face or... well, other parts, just like I'm looking at them, but—goodness—is it really that much trouble to just close the damn door and show a little consideration for the patient? As far as I'm concerned, they can look at my other parts in the hallway, but if I am naked, I expect privacy and basic decency.

There is just too much here—it’s honestly overwhelming to read through it all. Anyway, I’ve been dealing with internal hemorrhoids, etc., etc.—and I started using Preparation H about a week ago, which seems to be working wonders. Since I also struggle with constipation, I’m happy to say that since starting the Prep H, I haven't had any pain at all from those issues.
So, I was wondering if anyone else has experience with Prep H—did they actually clear up for you?

No, I don't think your other leg is growing—if I'm not mistaken, my sense is that what you're seeing is actually a ganglion cyst. It just kind of pops up and then disappears. I had one on my hand, right on the outside of the wrist, and—honestly—it looked so ridiculous. Anyway, it eventually went away all on its own after a while. I also had one on my finger, near the base of the palm, that felt like a little ball. I went to see a doctor, and he told me that if I just remembered to massage it with my fingers, it would vanish. I tried it the first day, obviously, but then I forgot about it—though it did end up disappearing on its own over time. I suppose you shouldn't worry too much, but if you're still anxious, maybe go see a doctor so they can give you some actual advice.

Nicole Ramirez6 said:So, about a month ago, I noticed these little bumps forming around my anal area—sort of round, whitish skin buildup... I went to see a doctor, and they told me it was just a fungal thing, specifically Candida, so they prescribed a cream. I’ve been applying it twice a day for a week now, but honestly, I don't think it's doing anything at all. It isn't white anymore; it's more of a reddish, skin-colored tone now. I also noticed that one spot bleeds a little sometimes... and now I'm starting to worry—is this even fungus? Is it normal for fungus to bleed, and how long am I supposed to use this cream before things clear up? OR ARE THESE HEMORRHOIDS? HOW DO I TREAT THEM? THANKS IN ADVANCE!

Well, in my case, I went to my doctor and told her I thought I had hemorrhoids. She examined me and insisted they weren't hemorrhoids but warts, then gave me a referral to a surgeon to have them burned off. I went to the surgeon, and he takes one look and tells me they aren't warts at all—it's just something caused by hard stools, and it'll go away once my digestion is regular. Since then, "that thing" has actually gotten bigger, more painful, and started bleeding during bowel movements. Now, I'm not stupid—I know what hemorrhoids are because my mom has dealt with them for half her life, so I'm well aware—but after those "gentle" examinations from the doctor (which actually hurt more than the hemorrhoids themselves!), I just don't dare go back. Instead, I'm just applying everything and anything, washing according to instructions, and praying to God they just disappear. The point is, it’s incredibly easy for even your own doctor to have absolutely no clue what they are looking at.

Henry Harris6 said:I tried creams and ointments—nothing worked. So, I finally just said "enough" and took a razor to it myself. It bled quite a bit, but the hemorrhoid was gone. Sure, it hurts a little, but at least it’s over quickly.

Even thousands of years ago—back when people couldn't even read—they were inventing remedies to find less painful ways to deal with illness. This method you're talking about... I'd call it nothing short of sadistic. I mean, man, where does an idea like "just cut them open with a razor" even come from?! I don't get it—what is the point of a doctor then? Someone who performs actual surgery to remove them, leaving you with weeks of pain? And you just... slice it yourself, live, with a razor, and suddenly the pain is gone? Hmm. Maybe I should go visit some doctors and show them how it's done, since they clearly don't know!
No, but seriously—was it actually like you described? Did it really just heal up easily, and—goodness—are they truly gone now?