Posts by analogowl18

Harold Gomez65 said:Listen, folks—I need some help here... 😢

Popi sljedecu....
They’re just scheduled by the day for our own tracking purposes—honestly, it has absolutely nothing to do with hormone levels.
They’re all cut from the same cloth—birds of a feather, really. Just more of the same.
It’s pretty simple—at the end of the day, you’ll either be short one pill and have to swap it out with one from another pack, or you'll just end up getting your "supplies" a day early...

shadowfalcon33 said:A cyst is basically just a hollow space filled with fluid.

Contagious? That depends entirely on what's causing it.

And it doesn't even have to be liquid...

What kind of cyst are you even talking about?

Cysts aren't contagious—you can't just catch one from someone else.
I actually had surgery over two months ago to remove an ovarian cyst measuring 8 x 12 cm. It wasn't causing any issues at first, but then it started growing like crazy.
When I first found out about it, it was only 1.8 x 2 cm. My doctor told me to leave it alone—said there was no need to touch it. It took nearly eight months to reach 5 x 4 cm, and then, within a single year, it ballooned to 8 x 12...
Mine was a Dermot. After the surgery, they even showed me the photos—absolutely fascinating stuff. And the wildest part? The thing was literally packed with hair, nails, and teeth!!!!

Here are a few links if you want to do your own digging.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cysts/symptoms-causes/mcw-2037862 much more reliable info here.

http://www.webmd.com/women/ovarian-cysts

Casey Palmer5 said:analogowl18, I honestly think this should help—I really want it to work for you.
Have you experimented with autogenic training, visualization, or anything along those lines? Give it a shot; you’ve got nothing to lose. The power of the mind is everything!

Thanks, Casey Palmer5 🙂

I truly believe it helps... I mean, I'm convinced half of any recovery happens right between our ears... and yeah, I'm a believer in the placebo effect too...
Those first few days after finding out I was sick—when I was totally immersed in all this—were intense!!!
It actually started causing me physical pain, even though there was no medical reason for it.
That’s why I’m certain that positive thinking can be a massive help—just as much as negative thoughts can tear us down. I have deep faith that I can heal this way!
I know there's a long road ahead, but anything is possible.
I have radiation scheduled for the end of the month, and afterward, I'll likely head to see Dr. Zhang for some restorative therapies. I think he mentioned acupuncture—something to jumpstart the body's own healing process...

I’ve heard people mention Taheebo before, but honestly—that feels like a bit much for me right now.
The truth is, I’m already juggling quite a few things...
It might sound bizarre to some, but when you're struggling, you grab onto whatever seems to work.
I started out with aloe vera and Noni.
I take three tablespoons of aloe vera three times a day, and I drink about a third of a cup of Noni three times daily, before meals.
I also eat a papaya every single day—if I can't find a fresh one at the grocery store, I just take three capsules instead.
And I make sure to drink at least two liters of green tea every day...
A few days ago, I added Ling Zhi spores to the mix—also three times a day, before eating.
Look, I believe in Traditional Chinese Medicine; their philosophy is that the body is naturally capable of healing itself, provided you give it the right nudge.
These specific spores I’m getting from the East are highly regarded—supposedly even effective against AIDS, various cancers, and hepatitis.
Essentially, they act as a powerful immune stimulant.
I’ve discussed this whole regimen with my doctors, and they’re on board. Plus, I actually know Prof. Dr. Zhang personally, so I’m certain there’s no scam involved here. The only real question left is: what will the end result be?
I pick up the aloe vera at a local pharmacy—the 0.5L bottles run about $5.50.
As for the Ling Zhi spores, I get them directly from Dr. Zhang; a pack of twenty 5g pouches costs me about $35.
I ordered the Noni based on the same doctor's recommendation http://www.naturscheune.de/catalog/default.php?cPath=25&osCsid=a535f606e4678d36187138 5a3c51a611,
I went with the 6-liter bulk pack, which worked out to be about $8.50 cheaper per liter.
Wishing you the best of luck—let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. 🙂

I started using aloe vera and Noni juice about seven weeks ago.
It’s way too early to say if it's actually doing anything regarding the cancer—that's a long road—but my blood work has definitely improved.
Look, there's no hard proof yet regarding how much this stuff impacts malignant diseases, but hey, if there's even a placebo effect at play... why wouldn't I take it? It can't hurt.
My doctors feel the same way—they don't think it'll interfere with my treatment.
The fact remains that both plants are proven to boost the immune system, and in my book, that's already a huge win.
From what I've gathered while researching Noni, you can't just buy any random bottle off the shelf. Not every company selling it is legit; the market is flooded with cheap juices that have a tiny actual concentration—basically useless—yet they still charge an arm and a leg for them.
Apparently, papaya is also thought to be just as effective when it comes to dealing with malignant conditions.

Is that tooth actually loose?
How long has it been since you had that premolar pulled?
Is there any swelling?
How can you tell if there was a root infection in that premolar to begin with?
Was it a granuloma?

She needs to get to an OB-GYN immediately!!!
If she isn't mobile enough to actually make the trip, she can at least pick up the phone.
She could reach out to any local clinic...

So I’ve been doing some digging into private insurance options... based on the link you shared, my monthly premium would be around $230.44. Over at Agent.net, they quoted me $199.00 a month—and then there's Gother, which offers a family package for us; that starts at about $330 a month for me and my husband. I did find some data suggesting the average private insurance for men and women around age 30 sits closer to $120.

Anyway, I'll keep looking—I've got plenty of time. There's no rush. The OP is expecting me in maybe two or three months, if not later...

placidjackal97 said:Thanks for the reply—that last sentence hit the nail on the head regarding what I’m actually worried about. Government insurance is great... right up until you get seriously ill.

I recently got a quote from a private firm where they estimated my monthly premium would be around $380. Right now, with the state plan, I’m paying over $130—that’s the base deduction from my gross pay, which scales with my salary—plus another $35 for supplemental health coverage. With that extra bit, you can actually pick and choose the specific items you want covered.

I opted to make sure everything dental was included in that supplemental part. But honestly, when you’re a private patient—which is how most of my friends are insured—you don't have to deal with incompetent interns messing things up or whatever else.

I suspect you might be able to find private coverage for around $130, though I'm not 100% certain—I’ll definitely have to look into it. As for those medical interns? God, I dread the thought. I haven't personally experienced them cutting corners, but I’m sure it happens... Last year, my husband had surgery through his employer's insurance... Good grief, it was a nightmare. We were constantly hunting down doctors or nurses in the hospital; food, service—it all just broke even at best. Then, shortly after, a friend of ours who has private insurance ended up hospitalized—talk about luxury. They had a doctor on call the second the bell rang, and he got top-tier rehab right after the procedure.
For those reasons, I’m seriously weighing private options—at least until I get through this post-op period!
I think some providers offer family packages if you bundle it with life insurance... doing it for both me and my husband should make it worth the cost!

placidjackal97 said:It’s available here in the States—that was never even up for debate. Why on earth are you asking for recommendations when you just said you’re happy with your current OBGYN?

Just a practical question—what ends up being cheaper: paying the doctor out of pocket in cash or getting private insurance?

I’m asking because I’m looking into switching—right now I have standard public coverage plus some supplemental stuff—to full private insurance.
It isn't about being able to see specific doctors—everyone I've seen so far accepted my current plan—it's more about dental, hospital stays, and a few other things that make a huge difference. Especially since the new laws regarding public coverage are changing everything significantly.

I'm looking for someone else because I'm moving—I need frequent check-ups, and I can't exactly 373 miles drive all the way to my current doctor.
As for what’s cheaper???
That depends entirely on how often you actually need a doctor. If you go with private insurance, you cover everyone—not just an OBGYN!!! How much care do you actually need? Personally, up until a year ago, I never needed a doctor for anything besides childhood vaccinations... which means my basic public coverage was plenty, even back then. But then, in this last year, I've had to see a gynecologist, and by total coincidence, a friend and I went to a private clinic that blew me away!!! After seeing the bill from that first visit (which absolutely floored me), I tried someone through my insurance—total disappointment—then a third one... Eventually, I went right back to the private specialist! In this past year alone, I've seen him six times, which means paying cash ended up being way better for me than paying for private insurance, which runs about $130 a month. Anyway, I'm expecting a baby soon, so I'm weighing the private insurance option, but honestly, I'm not exactly a genius at this math...

darkviper5 said:And Suza expressed herself differently than how you're interpreting it now:
She said there are doctors who take either strictly "privately insured" patients or cash only!
And that’s the truth—speaking from my own experience—there are clinics that exclusively see private insurance holders (what a joke).
Our osteopath charged us for her services (4 sessions total); her business card even explicitly says: "private insurance only."
There are probably gynecologists out there who work exclusively with private insurance too.

Girls, calm down—I was just explaining myself because I didn't realize how it read!!!🙏
The reality is that some people work solely on a private basis (and it's not just gynecologists, but other specialists too—even back home in the States). Personally, I see a private gynecologist and pay out of pocket; she only takes private patients or straight cash!!!
But I'm happy with her, and honestly, quality matters more than the price tag.
Question for those of you living in Germany!
I need a reliable gynecologist in the Munich area—can anyone help me out???

Jack Harris3 said:She told you that whether the doctors here are private or not, they take your health insurance card—you don't just shell out cash from your own pocket like back in the States. 😉

That's true for most, but it isn't a universal rule!!!
Personally, I go to a private OBGYN—which means either private insurance or straight cash!!
No other health coverage works there!!!
I totally misunderstood what placidjackal97 was getting at because she worded it poorly... my bad!

placidjackal97 said:I don't do private practice. There aren't any private doctors here. So yeah, this is her own little boutique clinic—she spends maybe four hours a day at the OB-GYN office, and the rest of her time is in the OR. She’s actually considered one of the top surgeons in town.

But she takes patients covered by standard state health insurance just fine.

Come on, placidjackal97, walk me through what you just typed there???

-Not doing private practice???
-No private doctors around here???
-So this is her own private clinic???