I see this thread has really taken off! Since we’re already diving into all this radiation talk, what’s the deal with groundwater and those Hartmann fields? Does that stuff actually impact our health at all? Or even sleeping north-to-south?
I know this is veering a bit away from pure physics, so please bear with me (I mean, I'm just a woman 😁 who somehow managed to ace my physics exams back in the day, even though I still feel totally lost sometimes 😂)...
A long time ago, some self-proclaimed "radiesthesiologist" (putting that in quotes on purpose!) used a pendulum over a map and told me I was sleeping right on top of a Hartmann field. To be honest, after moving houses a year or two later, I felt like things actually improved... though that could easily be due to other reasons, too.
And honestly, everyone knows by now that having cell towers on your neighbor's building is way better than having them on yours.
People around here say that the Flower Valley neighborhood is pretty loaded with radiation from all the local broadcasting towers and whatnot, plus there's a lot of groundwater nearby (though nothing surprising there given how close it is to the Mississippi). There's also this talk about the "Rockets"—those three incredibly ugly skyscrapers 😁—being hotspots for cancer cases. Of course, it's mostly just local hearsay, but it definitely caught my attention.
How exactly were you measuring it? I mean, my husband once clocked in at 180, only to realize he was holding his arm down by his side instead of keeping it level with his heart, which totally throws off the reading. His blood pressure is actually perfectly fine otherwise.
Also, you might want to check the batteries in that digital monitor. If they're getting low, the readings can get wonky.
And if you’ve been checking it over and over in a row and seeing the numbers climb higher each time... well, you can probably blame your own anxiety for that.
That said, if you're consistently seeing numbers above 140/90, it's definitely time to chat with a cardiologist. How old are you, anyway? And what’s your lifestyle like—diet, weight, and all that?
I don't think any airline in Europe or America allows smoking even in first class anymore. I know for sure you can't do it in business class—I've seen it firsthand...
That said, you can still find designated smoking areas at most airports.
By the way, the folks over at Full Point are essentially retailers first and foremost, not engineers trained to actually measure fields like this. I actually got a look at that "biopotential" gadget of theirs, and honestly, it’s totally off base. My best guess? It’s probably just measuring resistance or something similar...
Come on, I’d love to hear everyone's take too—why not? (Not that I’d ever actually buy an apartment right next to a transformer station, and those cell towers aren't exactly my favorite thing either). I don't know if you guys heard about that situation in San Diego where five kids from the exact same classroom were diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma about three years ago. I think that classroom isn't even used anymore...
By the way, how EM radiation actually affects the human body is still pretty much an open question. All these different "healing" magnets they sell have such questionable results. They claim to lower blood pressure, but they aren't proven safe for pregnant women, they can trigger headaches or nausea, and honestly, the vast majority haven't shown any clinical effectiveness at all.
I’m saving my Singulair for my last line of defense. My plan is to start taking it right before August 15th—just in time for Ragweed season—and I’ll probably need it for about six weeks. That means two boxes, which comes out to $233 (I have a private prescription). Honestly, I haven't seen a pulmonologist to get their official take on whether I really need it, and I just don't have the patience to go through the whole "evaluation" process only to be told I don't need it... not to mention how much I dread doctors and blood work. One time years ago, they concluded I was a "heavyweight" allergy sufferer, and that was enough for me...
Fall isn't usually too bad for me, though. After June 1st, things generally settle down regarding my allergies. If this Letitia doesn't do the trick, I'm switching over to Fexofenadine; I already cleared that with my doctor.
I do have some nasal steroids, but I'm not exactly thrilled with using them (plus, what good are they if my eyes are still red and swollen, and my throat is itching like crazy?!)
Surviving the fall is easy; the real nightmare is autumn... I even bought an AC unit so I wouldn't have to open the balcony doors or any windows in the apartment. 😁 I'm thinking of just staying indoors for an entire month—all through September! 😁
Oh, right—does anyone know if those Livestrong eye drops are actually any good? I have them on hand. The ones I used previously were basically useless; they barely gave me ten minutes of relief.
And what about that Allergol cream? I haven't tried it yet, and I really don't want to throw my money down the drain if it's a dud...
Sorry for all the questions!
I've just decided that this summer, I'm attacking these allergies with everything I've got.
Mine started up this past weekend. It’s raining now, though, so I finally have some peace...
Anyway, has anyone actually tried Letitia?
I picked some up today after searching for anything better than Claritin, so I'm curious if it actually works for anyone. Personally, Claritin, Rhinocort, Fexofenadine, and all that other junk hiding behind the same generic names don't do a thing for me—not even a little bit.
Honestly, I’m just glad things turned out this way. I feel lucky that I don't have to deal with any drama with my dad, and I'm relieved that what my friend is going through isn't anything scary—especially since it's nothing neurological, just "only" some inflammation of the cornea.
A close friend of mine is dealing with a really severe case of corneal inflammation. Honestly, her private ophthalmologist was absolutely floored when he heard that at the local Mayo Clinic, they didn't even catch it or start treatment—they just told her to come back for an appointment in a month without giving her any medication at all...
If you're dealing with low-risk HPV causing CIN 1, the standard approach is to monitor things for up to two years, with check-ups happening every three months. However, if it's high-risk HPV causing CIN 1, we watch it more closely for about a year with follow-ups every two months—and if the Pap smear results don't show improvement, we move straight to a conservative surgical procedure.
When it comes to CIN 2, once we've finished typing the virus, performing a colposcopy, and taking a targeted biopsy, we proceed with a conservative surgical treatment within a year rather than just waiting around.
For CIN 3, though, we jump right into a cone biopsy immediately.
I’d love to be able to help you out, but honestly, this sounds like something strictly for a cardiologist or a cardiac surgeon, and I’m just not sure if we have any specialists in that field here on the forum.
The thing is, her vision just took a massive dive overnight. She had conjunctivitis about three weeks ago and we thought it was all cleared up (well, maybe not, but the symptoms were gone), but then this whole situation started a couple of days ago.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll pass it along to her.
Alright, I’m reaching out to the resident medical experts and anyone else here who thinks they might have some solid insight.
Here’s the situation: A close friend of mine has been dealing with headaches and eye pain for about a week now, especially in one eye. Her vision has also gotten blurry—it’s significantly worse in one eye and noticeably affected in the other, all within basically a single day. She’s already nearsighted with a -5 prescription.
She went to see a doctor at a local clinic today, but the exam felt pretty superficial. They scheduled her for a specialist appointment with a retina expert, but that won't happen for another month. I don't have the exact clinical report, but they did an ultrasound which came back okay, along with a fundus exam (where they dilate your pupils). From what I gathered over the phone—since I'm definitely not an ophthalmology expert—the notes mentioned something about a "rougher macula" and "light effects." Interestingly, they didn't even check her eye pressure.
To make matters worse, the female doctor kept insisting she couldn't see clearly just because her pupils were dilated, even though my friend was trying to explain that this vision loss started *before* the dilation. 😲 .
Just as a side note, about three weeks ago, she had conjunctivitis that was treated with Visine drops.
So, if anyone has any smart advice or a gut feeling about what this could be, we would be so grateful. This feels a bit more serious than just a minor issue to us, and we really feel like it needs a deep dive. If there are any specific doctors you recommend (especially retina specialists), please feel free to post them here or just shoot me a DM.
Honestly, you can't exactly maintain a six-foot distance from someone who hasn't showered in weeks... Sometimes it’s just impossible, like when you're packed into a subway car or providing a service—well, okay, you don't work with people, but I do, and sometimes I have to deal with people who aren't exactly being hygienic. You can sense it from three feet away. Sure, the stench doesn't travel that far, but it makes you want to gag, and for me, it triggers these awful headaches... it's just terrible.
Personally, I'd feel pretty lousy if smoking were banned everywhere except inside your own home, similar to how things are in Ireland. I wonder if they even let you smoke on the street there. I mean, seriously... what if you can't even sit on a bench in a little park and light up? I'm totally fine with bans in public institutions, but banning it in bars and restaurants feels like overkill. There are better ways to handle it. Plus, if they go through with that, so many local businesses are going to go under.
Anyway, decent air conditioning actually solves the smoke problem in clubs, but the issue is that owners often don't want to shell out the cash for it. I remember visiting a few clubs abroad where I didn't smell a hint of cigarette smoke, even though people were smoking and it was perfectly allowed.
The fact that the legal age in the US is 21 honestly drives me crazy, but I'll try to hold back since it's a bit off-topic here. Over there, you're old enough to own a gun at 18, but you can't even grab a beer until you're 21. Give me a break... 🙄
Elizabeth Foster20, major props to you for tolerating smoking in your car occasionally if you're a non-smoker. I couldn't do it. Not in my car and definitely not in my house (unless a window is wide open). I get why it bothers people, because it bothers me too, and I'm a smoker. Luckily, the AC usually clears it all out. 🙂 It never even crossed my mind to smoke in someone else's car or apartment if they don't smoke, not even to ask permission. It's just common courtesy. The only place I rarely visit is 😁, but then again, they're the ones who come to me.