Karen Garcia6 said:I went to see the doctor and got that gel and those suppositories. The best news is—it’s nothing dangerous. Does anyone here have experience with this specific gel? How many times a day am I supposed to apply it?
Which gel and which suppositories? Look, there are a million different products out there.
Sandra Brooks91 said:She's NOT from NYC, and the ER runs 24/7. They actually have plenty of work to do starting at 8 PM...
You clearly aren't reading for comprehension. I'm not from the city either, and based on where I live, I ended up getting admitted to the ER at Mount Sinai. It says right there in plain English that they start their shift at 8 PM. End of story.
Sandra Brooks91 said:Just head to any ER and get it sorted out. You can show up whenever you need to—just tell them you took a fall and now you're in agony..
Actually, you can't just wander into any ER... they're going to ask where you live first—your neighborhood and street. And it’s not true that you can just show up at any hour. Hospital emergency services usually wrap things up around 8 PM. There. Done.
driftingheron4 said:Hey, I slipped and fell on my right arm a few days ago. It’s been five days and most of the pain has gone away, though I still have some bruising on my elbow. My pinky finger is still a bit swollen and I can't really bend it, so I want to get an X-ray done. Since I'm living in Washington, D.C. right now, but my doctor is actually back in my hometown (I just study here), can I just show up at the trauma center over on 14th Street and have them look at it and take a picture? Like, without a referral, just walking in?
You can't do that without a referral. Your only option is to show up at the ER during the evening hours, and even then, you need to go to the hospital assigned to your area of residence. For example, if you're staying in a neighborhood near downtown, you should head to the Mayo Clinic.
What does it actually mean when a urinalysis shows "moderate mucus"? All my other numbers are pretty low: leukocytes at 1-2, squamous epithelial cells at 1-3, and just a tiny bit of bacteria.
Sandra Brooks91 said:If I had a prescription on my account and already picked up the medication, is there any way I can buy it again if only one box was authorized? Does anyone know a pharmacy where I could pull that off?
Are you talking about an electronic prescription? You can't just go back and claim it again. Unless you have a physical paper script—where you'd be paying out of pocket—you're generally stuck once it's been filled.
I’m curious—has anyone here actually gone through sclerotherapy, and what was your experience like? Also, does anyone know what kind of chemical substance they actually inject?
Your supplemental insurance contract through the Social Security Administration automatically renews unless you submit a written request to cancel it—apparently about 60 days before the expiration date. You should probably call the SSA directly to confirm, because if that's the rule, you might have already missed the window. On top of that, there are other private insurance companies where you sign contracts for two or three years, depending on which provider you go with.
First things first: what’s your diet looking like? You need to fix your nutrition before anything else. Second—keep the area clean. That info is already in the main thread; you just need to put in some actual effort and scroll back through it. That Fact guy is talking total garbage. Get some Prokten ointment. Pick up some Detralex tablets. But honestly? You absolutely need to see a proctologist. If you're dealing with grade 3 or 4 hemorrhoids, surgery is on the table. Don't be afraid to get an exam.
@ Roger Kern2: If I were in your shoes, I’d seriously think twice about going through with that procedure! You're looking at losing 80% of your bowel, and with a 26g measurement, you'll end up needing a stoma and carrying a bag around everywhere. Is that really what you want? Have you looked into hydrocolon therapy or colon cleansing? What about alternative medicine? A radical surgery like this isn't necessary for someone with a 26g reading! Honestly, I can see why that doctor refused to operate on you. If you're looking for a second opinion, I'd suggest seeing Dr. Patrlj, an abdominal surgeon over at the local basketball club's medical center.
I honestly have no clue who this Faktu guy has actually helped. Mark, just grab some Prokten ointment and Detralex tablets. You can take them 2x1 or even 3 times a day. They don't require a prescription, so you can just pick them up off the shelf. But seriously, go see a proctologist.
If your primary care doctor is based in a different city, your only real move is to head straight to the ER in whichever city you're currently staying in. Once it gets dark, just show up at the emergency room; they're required to take you in.
Michael Diaz4 said:It didn't help me at all. Seriously, not one bit, but that was back when I was already old enough to need surgery. I wasn't using it before then, so I doubt it actually works...
What stage were your hemorrhoids at? For surgical treatment, we're talking stage III or IV, right?
Can first-stage hemorrhoids be cured conservatively? Like, can they actually recede if you fix your diet and use stuff to ease the symptoms?
Thanks for the reply, but I’m still honestly baffled as to why none of the medical staff bothered to mention this to me. I mean, we're talking about vital information here.
I'm scheduled for some short-term general anesthesia soon. Quick question: should I wear my contact lenses, or would it be better to just show up without them?🤷
Look, I already posted in that other thread. It’s pretty obvious some other moderator just moved our posts about intolerance over to this topic instead. I honestly don't get the logic behind it.