Posts by Casey Palmer5

So, I got hit by an electric shock from a handrail on the light rail this morning at about 6:30... definitely not the best way to start my day 😁

cosmicridge5 said:Casey Palmer5, man, you haven't even seen the half of it yet...😁
Katy Kosac, looks like you're running low on theories...😢

I feel a little better now 😁, seeing as there are definitely worse out there 😁 Honestly, I'm starting to feel embarrassed whenever I start twitching on the subway when things get stressful.

Electricity shouldn't be a source of discomfort.

Good luck with the chiropractor, but please make sure you find a real specialist. It’s definitely not without its risks—sometimes they manipulate a vertebra back into its old position so quickly that it doesn't actually provide any long-term relief. Plus, there can be some pretty nasty complications out there...

At the end of the day, nothing beats just doing the exercises 😁

The only thing that really "stresses" me out is wearing certain pairs of shoes. Honestly, I’ve already developed this phobia about touching anything metal—especially car doors, because it feels seriously unpleasant. It happens to me at least once a day whenever I happen to be wearing those specific shoes.

Aha, so that bulging eye thing is called exophthalmos... basically, the eyeballs are being pushed forward. But honestly, not everyone deals with that; it usually only happens when the condition gets pretty serious.

If you're noticing any symptoms that point toward thyroid issues, it might be worth getting some blood work done just to be sure.

So, you’ve got hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, and they definitely bring different vibes to the table... Hyper means your metabolism is racing, your heart starts pounding, and you might feel feverish... Hypo is more about everything slowing down—feeling super sluggish, exhausted, and dealing with hair loss...

If anyone here actually knows their way around hormones, please jump in and set me straight! I'm just speaking from a total layman's perspective since this isn't really my area of expertise.

Well, it really depends on which hormones we're talking about. An imbalance can trigger all sorts of things: you could be looking at heart issues or a metabolism that’s either racing or dragging along if it's thyroid-related, or maybe more obvious stuff like breakouts, weight changes, or extra hair growth when it comes to reproductive hormones... It's honestly such a massive, wide-ranging topic... In fact, there's an entire medical specialty dedicated just to studying this—endocrinology.

I’ve definitely been there myself... screaming, making a huge scene, throwing a fit... But honestly, I just don't have the energy to go through that kind of drama anymore.

I still remember this one time when they were trying to give me an IV... I made such a massive spectacle out of it that my husband wanted to crawl into a hole and die from pure embarrassment.

And then there was that one time a nurse was giving me an IV and she just kept missing... over and over again... and then she actually started twisting the needle while it was still in my arm! I wouldn't wish that nightmare on anyone; I was practically sweating tears.

I can't quite recall all the times I had shots in the backside, but from what I remember, I couldn't sit down comfortably for days.

Now, I just stick to pills... I'll do just about anything to avoid a needle if I can help it.

I’m definitely a pills-only kind of person. Just looking at a needle makes me break out in a sweat...

Regarding shots in the butt, besides the fact that penicillin can be a real issue if you have an allergy, the main risk is a nurse accidentally hitting the sciatic nerve. But honestly, if they know what they're doing, it won't happen.
You could also end up being unable to sit comfortably for a few days if you get some nasty bruising 😁

It’s probably nothing to worry about, but theoretically, it could be an issue with a nerve. If it keeps up, you might want to go see a neurologist just to be safe...

Daniel Lopez said:It’ll help you even if you lose your sense of taste like I did...🙂
Even when it comes to chocolate.
Doctor, what is wrong with me?😢

So, you lost your sense of taste? How about your sense of smell?

Taylor King7 said:What exactly is Tachycardia? What kind of symptoms should I look out for?

Basically, Tachycardia is just when your heart starts racing—we're talking over 100 beats per minute.

Oh, you poor thing... I really hope that search ends up being worth all the hassle, otherwise it was just a massive waste of energy. Hopefully, things start looking up once you get started with physical therapy 😁

My back actually flared up on me the other day too 😢 Talk about ironic, right? 😁

The thing is, Biofeedback is actually a therapeutic method, whereas EMG is purely diagnostic. So, you really had to go through the ringer to get those results, sorry 😢

Sometimes—though it’s pretty rare—an EMG can be done using surface electrodes, but in your specific case, they definitely had to use the needle type. When you go the needle route, you get a much more precise reading.

I honestly can't even imagine how much that hurts 😢 , I really hope I never have to find out firsthand.

Using Biofeedback in Physical Therapy

Biofeedback is basically a way to continuously monitor muscle activity while you're going through your therapeutic exercises. Think of it as "learning by seeing"—you use a Biofeedback device to watch how your body responds in real-time, which helps you get much better at controlling and adjusting specific muscle contractions (usually shown as a little curve on a screen). It’s essentially training your brain to master motor control over your own movement system. The main goal here is to either ramp up or dial back the activity of a particular muscle...
The process feels a lot like an EMG, but there’s a big difference: we use surface electrodes instead of needles, so it’s totally painless and non-invasive. These electrodes are tiny—only about 4-5 mm—and they just stick right onto your skin. A typical session lasts about 30 minutes, and you'll usually want to do this at least three times a week alongside your other physical therapy routines. Depending on what we're working toward, it can take anywhere from a few months to two years...
It’s commonly used for:
- Peripheral nerve damage
- Central nervous system injuries
- Various neurological issues, like dystonia, torticollis, tremors, and so on
- Muscle atrophy, such as after surgery
- Muscle hypertonicity around the spine, especially when there's an imbalance between sides
- Scoliosis
- Stress incontinence or bladder/sphincter dyssynergia (in these cases, electrode placement is very specific)

Does that help clarify things? Feel free to ask if you have more questions! I really hope this covers everything you were looking for...

Kenneth Hernandez67 said:I would NEVER fall for the idea of taking birth control just because my skin is acting up... why aren't people taking blood pressure meds just because they supposedly make your hair thicker?

It’s not just you, Kenneth Hernandez67, I deal with major hormonal imbalances too. But honestly, I'm not about to pump synthetic hormones into my system for any reason. Not until I start growing a mustache or something... 😁

And besides, bad skin (and I mean really bad, acne-ridden skin) combined with other symptoms can be a sign of PCOS... and look, if a girl’s face looks like the surface of the moon, I'll be the first to say she should take whatever pills help her out—not that I'm talking about myself! She looks totally fine now, but that was only after using birth control and Accutane. I'm just saying, I'd much rather try some alternative treatments first...

Yeah, Minoxidil is actually used to treat hair loss caused by androgenic hormones.

Brrr, I was actually just thinking about maybe starting on Anti-Baby again since my current pack just ran out... I have quite a few doctor friends, most of them specialists in hematology, and not a single one of them had anything good to say about oral contraceptives. Between their advice and some of my own personal experiences, I’ve been pretty much turned off by that kind of birth control altogether.

So regarding that stuff: cheers to glycolic acid, then you've got ethinyl-estradiol, progestogens, and all that other crap...😁

Gary Sanchez said:Look, our Luke is just being careful. And if she’s studying anthropology... well, I guess she’ll figure it out eventually...

Luke is actually a molecular biologist, and I'm the one who's a future anthropologist... maybe... 😁

darkbison81, man, this is getting surreal... I honestly can't believe it.
Those five points you mentioned? They're enough to make anyone freeze solid. Thank God I don't rely on the medical system, and I certainly don't have any intention of starting now.

Ugh, it just hit me—my bloodwork actually exists somewhere out there... I wonder, if I had this done ages ago (like, back when I was just a kid), would there still be some record of it? I had this test for antinuclear antibodies (specifically anti-DNA) and some other weird stuff that I can't even wrap my head around, though the names of the tests 😢 don't sound very comforting... You can't just get this done anywhere; bloodwork is pretty pricey in Washington, D.C. 😢