brightgull95 said:There’s also a very powerful endocrine gland—another paired organ—that can trigger these exact symptoms. Only after we rule out that organ being the culprit can we mmmmmmight reconsider focusing back on the thyroid. Every organ is interconnected in some way; beyond just reading up on it, a lot of hands-on work with patients is essential here.
For what it's worth—my history includes two easy conceptions and two full-term pregnancies; my cycles have always been regular.
My primary care physician assessed everything and determined the results were normal—no further investigation is needed. ☕
I'm looking for some input here. I'm in my mid-30s and recently had my thyroid levels checked due to a few symptoms—some more pronounced than others, but nothing extreme: dry skin, constant fatigue, feeling cold all the time, heavy periods, and slightly elevated cholesterol (diet is fine, triglycerides are normal). The hardest part for me, though, has been the weight gain—this happened right after a stressful period and two nasty viral infections. My results are listed below.
It looks to me like everything is within range except for T3. I’ll definitely be following up with my primary care physician, but I would love to hear your thoughts and perspectives in the meantime. Thanks.
I’m back on this thread after more than six months. To get straight to the point: a year ago, my dad (59) was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. He went through six rounds of chemo at the Mayo Clinic, followed by some maintenance therapy. Last November, he also underwent palliative radiation on his brain. After the maintenance treatment wrapped up, the cancer flared back up—so now he’s been sent to Johns Hopkins for immunotherapy, where he’s completed two cycles. His general condition might not seem all that bad if it weren't for the agonizing pain he's dealing with in one hip and knee. The pain is triggered by movement, so he spends almost all his time lying down just to avoid the necessity of moving or even turning over. What can we do?! Where can we find effective analgesics—because Ibuprofen 800 isn't doing a damn thing—or should we be looking at alternative ways to manage the pain? Please, I need help or advice! The pain is horrific; neither he nor my mom can sleep at night. The GP prescribed some patches, but those aren't helping with the hip pain either. As for the specialists, they haven't recommended anything concrete. This has been going on for over a month and a half now. Who should my parents reach out to?
crimsoncanyon3 said:He really needs to see his oncologist—general practitioners just don't have the specialized knowledge, nor do they want to get too deep into oncological cases. Even when they could prescribe something helpful, they often choose not to. His oncologist is truly the only reliable source for specific help here. Good luck.
Thank you for the advice. I completely agree. Unfortunately, my dad isn't scheduled to see his oncologist until late December—but honestly, waiting that long feels pointless given how bad these dizzy spells have been.
Robin Diaz4 said:I fear the latter might be true—I believe COVID is dangerous, certainly, but there’s an equal danger in what’s happening to chronic and critically ill patients who can barely even access treatment. They’re suffering indirectly because of the pandemic.
... I don't know who your Lead Physician is—our dad's doctor was incredibly approachable and always ready to help; as soon as any symptom popped up, she’d provide prescriptions. We treated every single symptom individually—he was even prescribed antidepressants.
Dad was sent for a COVID test because of a fever—it hit 100.2°F yesterday. After that, the Lead Physician will decide on the next steps. Because of the former Lead Physician (who changed roles) and the rest of the staff at Varaždin OB, he ended up being diagnosed at Stage 4. Time was slipping away—surgeries and exams kept getting pushed back—and due to a suspicion of a tumor, they actually removed his completely healthy thyroid before they had even confirmed thyroid cancer through an exam. There were so many mistakes in the approach to treatment—really a textbook case of how *not* to handle lung cancer. After more than six months of delays, he finally got a diagnosis in Chicago because he gave up on the Varaždin OB team. His experience there has been truly terrible. It seems to me that even the new Lead Physician isn't particularly interested or simply doesn't know how to help. He claims the symptoms are likely just side effects from the chemo. Regardless, I feel something needs to be done to alleviate the symptoms, but everyone just brushes it off...
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice here. My dad (59 years old) was diagnosed at the end of summer with Stage 4 non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma—it had already spread to his adrenal gland, one vertebra, lymph nodes, and his brain. He’s completed 10 rounds of brain radiation and 5 out of 6 chemo sessions (using platinum). He’s actually handling the treatment quite well—his tumor markers are negative, and he’s even put on a little weight. We had a follow-up CT scan before his 5th chemo session, and the doctor claims his condition has improved incredibly—that the tumor has shrunk significantly—but strangely, the discharge papers don't mention it at all, and we haven't seen the actual CT report. However, after the 4th round of chemo, things took a turn for the worse: he’s dealing with limb pain, difficulty moving, constipation, and for the last couple of days, a temperature of 99°F and constant dizziness whenever he moves his head or shifts position. I’m wondering who we should reach out to for help—and honestly, are these all just typical side effects? For the past few weeks, he’s basically spent the entire day either lying down or sitting still. When we went to the ER at VŽ Hospital, they told us to come back once the COVID situation settles down—believe it or not.
crimsoncanyon3 said:Ma'am, Solmed clinic is currently running a study involving some innovative medications specifically for back pain—you can call 01 5620 921 for all the specifics. The treatment is sponsored, so it’s completely free for you as a patient.
Thank you for the offer, truly, but I really need to pinpoint the underlying cause of this pain first.
I'm looking for a physiatrist. My appointment isn't until October 28th—which feels like an eternity given the back pain and tingling in my foot—and honestly, neither topical gels nor pills are doing much for me. What are your thoughts on the Sremac Bohaček clinic in Središće or the one near Saint Roch?
I’m curious—how much are you guys actually printing each month to make a Cissom system worth it? Also, what would you say is the absolute minimum monthly print volume needed to justify making the switch?
Honestly, after reading all this, I feel more confused than when I started. Or maybe I just know more now—which makes deciding even harder. A cheaper printer usually means pricier ink that runs out way too fast. There are just too many variables at play here, and frankly, the information overload is driving me crazy. I’ve bumped up my budget to $333 (including a full set of ink), and I’ve heard nothing but good things about Epson printers—plus, that three-year warranty they offer is a huge selling point for me. Right now, I'm eyeing the Epson L310 and the Epson L220. The thing that's tripping me up with these two models is that I don't see any mention of Wi-Fi connectivity or Android support anywhere. That's pretty strange to me—having that kind of wireless access is an absolute must-have.
I've read through everything, chewed it over, and I think I get it—even if I'm still processing some of the finer details. When you mention that people buying a Canon printer are essentially signing up for expensive ink (stuff they'd never dream of paying full price for otherwise), I assume that means the Canon comes with a set of fully charged cartridges right out of the box. Or am I missing something?
Let’s look at an online retailer from this link. This is that Canon printer. I picked this specific shop because they seem to have a massive selection of ink. Now, can someone tell me which of these inks would actually be compatible with this specific model? The printer description mentions "ChromaLife100 ink," and according to the official website PGI-570PGBK (pigment black) CLI-571BK (black) CLI-571C (cyan) CLI-571M (magenta) CLI-571Y (yellow).
Are these the only part numbers I need to watch out for when I'm shopping for ink?
If my math is right, this is the genuine ink for that printer—and let's just say the price is anything but reasonable. I haven't been able to find any generic replacements yet. The original colors for that HP model are $83, and I suspect they'd probably last me a good year. So, in my estimation, the HP ends up being the more budget-friendly option. 🤷
To be honest, I was totally dismissing HP after reading about those expensive original inks and how hard it is to track down "compatible" refills. I'm not sure if my logic holds up, but it seems like Canon is perfectly fine with you using third-party ink—in fact, they almost present it as a standard option.
To wrap this up: could someone please send me links for both the original and the compatible inks for that Canon? I really need to run a side-by-side price comparison against the original HP inks.
I'm looking for some recommendations for a home all-in-one printer—my budget is around $233. It absolutely needs Wi-Fi connectivity and at least a one-year warranty. I’ll be doing the occasional scan or print job for work—print quality isn't my top priority there—though I would love to be able to print out a photo every now and then. To be honest, I have no idea what I should actually be looking for. I don't know the first thing about printers. Also, when you buy a new printer, does it come with enough ink/toner to actually use, or is it just a tiny starter amount? Naturally, I need to make sure the ink or toner is easy to find and won't break the bank.
Online shops are preferred—feel free to drop links since I don't even know where to start searching. I'm lost on which retailers have the best deals or which brands are actually reliable in this price range. General advice is welcome too. I'd be willing to shell out an extra $50 up to $33 if it means a significant jump in quality.
I've run into a bit of a headache. I wiped my C drive today and did a fresh install of Windows because my laptop was running incredibly slow—it was practically crawling. Everything seems fine, except for one thing: every single time I boot up Windows, I have to manually reinstall the Synaptics pointing device. If I don't, the touchpad doesn't function properly—for instance, scrolling just won't work. To make matters worse, that installation window pops up automatically the second I log in. How can I fix this?
Exactly. This machine comes with 2GB of RAM soldered right onto the motherboard—though luckily, I do have one open slot left. For my needs, this laptop is basically just a glorified web browser and a tool for handling Office docs and PDFs. Oh, and the occasional photo browsing or messing around with collages—just for fun.
However, looking at this link you guys shared, the RAM speed is listed at 1600MHz, while the onboard memory is sitting at 1333MHz. Does that actually matter? If I pop in a faster card, will it just throttle down to match the old one? (I’m mostly just guessing here based on the numbers 😁)—I don't mean to sound like an expert. Any specific brands you'd recommend? Is that Crucial option any good?
Fair enough. I'll look into it tomorrow. But listen—let's say I decide to go ahead with the extra RAM. I actually planned on doing this over three years ago when I first picked up my Dell XPS 😵, but now you guys have me second-guessing things. My plan was to grab an extra 2 GB, which would bring the total up to 6 GB since it’s upgradable. Given the processor I'm working with, does 6 gigs actually make any sense? One more thing! If I physically install the RAM myself, do I need to do anything specific to get the system to recognize the new module?
Hey there. Here’s the situation: I'm running an Asus x54c with Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1 installed. A quick copy-paste from Speccy: Main Processor Intel Celeron B810 @ 1.60GHz Sandy Bridge 32nm technology Memory 2.00 GB single-channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24) Motherboard ASUSTeK Computer Inc. K54C (CPU 1)
Regarding the memory—here is what it shows: Memory Slots Total Memory Slots 2 Used Memory Slots 1 Available Memory Slots 1 Memory Type DDR3 Size 1954 MB Channel Number Single and so on. I’m wondering if it actually makes sense to upgrade the RAM by adding another 2 GB—assuming I have the capacity for it—and specifically, what details should I be looking for when buying a new stick?
Ashley Bailey75 said:It honestly bugs me how much selfishness is running rampant these days—zero solidarity left. I’m not the type to play the victim or act helpless; I do everything physically possible to handle my own business. I try my best not to be a nuisance or expect anyone to go out of their way for me, but in nearly eight months, not a single soul has even let me cut ahead in line at the checkout.
If it weren't for my blood pressure being trash—making it impossible to stand for more than three minutes without seeing stars—it wouldn't even be a big deal. But now I’m starting to avoid grocery stores, lines, and just going out in general because I'm terrified of passing out. Honestly, after what I've dealt with, I just don't trust people anymore. The other day, I dropped some change all over the floor at Cosmos, and the cashiers just stood there watching me struggle to pick it up while I was dealing with a stomach issue and juggling bags. And don't even get me started on the retirees—they'll literally shove you right out of line at the counter. Typical Mediterranean. 🙂
I am dying laughing! :-D
Bradley Stewart said:When it comes to those horror stories about childbirth—you know, the ones filled with gruesome details that make your blood run cold—and people asking if I’m actually ready for all that... honestly, I just tell them I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it. I’m trying my best to stay level-headed and not let the scare tactics get to me. I want to stay calm right up until the big day. I’ve read enough to know that panicking isn't going to help me one bit... just gotta stay steady...
And regarding waiting in lines—I am right there with you. It’s not like I’m being difficult; I’ll wait as long as I can, but at least have the decency to ask. Seriously, every single time I’ve seen a pregnant woman, I’ve offered her my seat or let her cut ahead of me in line... and I fully intend to keep doing that once my little one arrives. As for those women who seem to have completely forgotten what it's like, and their husbands too—well, that says a lot more about their character than mine.
The other day I was riding the subway, it was packed, and I was standing right by the doors. The train pulled into a station where a huge group of high schoolers needed to get off, and since I was blocking the way, I told them I'd step out so the kids could clear the exit and then I'd hop back on. Just as I was trying to move, this old guy with a cane gets in my way. He starts shoving past me and my baby bump, trying to force his way onto the train. I said, "Sir, could you please wait a second so people can actually get off?" and he snaps back, "If you weren't blocking the door, they'd be out!" So I told him, "If you weren't pushing, you might actually be able to get through." He starts waving his cane around like, "I handled much tougher things back in college, you youngsters... blah blah blah..." I just looked at him and said, "It seems you didn't learn the basics of manners in college." What a jerk.
Anyway, he eventually calmed down, picked someone else to bother, sat for one stop, and then hopped off🤦
Sometimes I wish we were Eskimos so we could just bundle up those ancient fossils and send them out into a blizzard with nothing but a single stick of firewood😁
My experiences have been much better, honestly—sorry to the younger generation. Most of the time, middle-aged women would let me go ahead in line. You'd find the occasional young guy or girl, too. But the elderly? Zero points. I don't expect them to jump up for me, but I do expect them not to shove past me. I remember when I was 36 weeks pregnant and walking to the bus stop—people were shoving right past me to get on. I had to move just to stay safe. Once, while I was sitting down, an old lady practically lunged at me just to lecture me about why I was sitting while she was standing—as if I was making her work harder to see me. My stomach was massive toward the end of the pregnancy; there was no way she could have mistaken that for just being overweight.
