Posts by Karen Sanchez19

Karen Sanchez19 said:With the flu, a high fever—anything north of 102—NEVER lasts seven days straight unless there's a secondary infection setting in. Usually, it's just 2 or 3 days before the fever breaks and drops significantly.

I have never once sat with a 102+ fever for seven days straight.

Instead, look at me right now:

Everything aches, I feel completely drained, and even walking up a flight of stairs feels like a marathon, yet my temperature has hovered at a measly 99.5°F for two days. My nose and throat are perfectly clear, and there's no cough. Hmm...

The data shows that only about 50 percent of adults infected with the influenza virus actually run a fever higher than 100°F.

So, this whole theory that you "definitely" have the flu just because you're running a high fever? It’s complete nonsense... even if everyone seems to believe otherwise.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5197931/

Nicole James said:I personally think you shouldn't bother bringing a fever down if it stays under 100.4°F. Once it hits 104°F, though, that's getting pretty serious.

BTW—that one or two night thing you mentioned is likely just some minor virus. The actual flu usually drags on for at least a week.

With the flu, a high fever—anything north of 102—NEVER lasts seven days straight unless there's a secondary infection setting in. Usually, it's just 2 or 3 days before the fever breaks and drops significantly.

I have never once sat with a 102+ fever for seven days straight.

Instead, look at me right now:

Everything aches, I feel completely drained, and even walking up a flight of stairs feels like a marathon, yet my temperature has hovered at a measly 99.5°F for two days. My nose and throat are perfectly clear, and there's no cough. Hmm...

Bradley Nelson2 said:A fever is just the immune system doing its job.
People try to kill a fever for three reasons: they're soft, they want to go to work and infect everyone else, or they simply aren't educated.

And I bet they've seen a DayQuil commercial at least 256 times by now.😁 🤦
Honestly, I suspect a fever might even trigger interferon production based on certain studies—it seems to activate it and stuff like that.

Hmm, I remember just once when I was a kid, they used to try and break my fever by pressing cold sheets against me. Back then, I ran a fever for five straight days.
Later on, I never bothered taking Advil during the flu. Usually, the fever lasts maybe one or two nights at most, and even then, it’s only after a massive spike—like hitting 103 degrees Fahrenheit. By the next day, it's gone.
Isn't it actually an established fact that for healthy people, you shouldn't be suppressing a fever unless it hits 104°F? (Or maybe 103°F?) Isn't that how you trigger a more aggressive immune response?

Greetings,

I am 33 years old. My ESR has been hovering around 13 to 15 for the last five years. It is always right there on the borderline, isn't it?!

As for my other labs, the only outlier is my GGT, which dropped from 150 down to 85 since I started cutting back on body fat (down from 227 lbs to 214 lbs, standing at 6'1").

Nicholas Myers said:Ewer and Karen Sanchez19, since your comments touch upon "medicines" within the realm of alternative medicine—which isn't permitted for discussion on this specific thread—your posts have been moved from this topic and redirected to the alternative medicine sub-forum. You can find the newly created thread here.

What does any of that even have to do with this? This isn't some "alternative medicine" concoction. It’s a product registered in India specifically as a "dietary supplement." I couldn't care less about the distinction between what's considered alternative and what isn't; my concern is how US Customs is going to view it. In the customs regulations, there aren't three separate categories like medicine, dietary supplements, and "alternative medicine." There are only two: medicine and dietary supplements. Since this is officially registered as a dietary supplement, I request that my post be returned to the appropriate thread.

From a legal standpoint, the preparation I linked is nothing more than any other dietary supplement, like vitamins or whatever else.

rustymason82 said:Are you absolutely certain there isn't a restroom? I personally know a few people who recovered there even when they were on their deathbeds.

If there were a restroom nearby, he could probably limp his way there on crutches, provided he had the strength.

They have portable commodes, so he’s stuck handling business right there in the room.🙄

It strikes me as odd. Why wouldn't someone dealing with a fracture head to a specialized recovery center or a spa-style hospital? Does the Suburban Springfield facility even have a rehab wing? You know, for the physical therapy clinic sessions and the specific exercises required to fix a break like that.

An uncle of mine lives entirely alone—no one to look after him, no support system at all—and after four days, they discharged him from the Mayo Clinic in Springfield.
He underwent surgery for a fractured tibia.

It makes me wonder: why Springfield? Don't we have specialized rehabilitation centers—something akin to a dedicated recovery resort—specifically designed for bone fractures?

The conditions in Springfield are nothing short of inhumane; the facility doesn't even have a functional restroom.🙄

Jeffrey Sullivan4 said:I haven't even managed to pedal a single mile in a skirt myself, so I lack the field experience, but I have a suggestion. If you're willing, set aside at least an hour to flip through the summer archives of the Cycle Chic blog (Mikael Colville-Andersen once visited Washington, D.C.) and you'll get a real sense of how women actually pull off riding in skirts. On the right side, there are links to about fifty other proven international blogs of the same kind (Cycle Chic Republic) if you're looking for a change in style. 🙂

In short, it's perfectly doable. A setup featuring fenders with side guards and a chain guard is enough to handle even an evening gown. 😉

90% of girls just wear pants anyway, so what's the big deal about wearing pants to work?😁

How many 1.2 miles are there
?
Are you planning to wear cycling gear, or just stick with whatever work clothes you have on since the commute is so short?

Nathan Castillo8 said:I’d probably attempt this route myself...
head out through the rural outskirts toward Bologna Avenue and then just floor it straight to Škorpikov, down Samobor Road, and full throttle until you hit Svet Nedjelja... definitely the fastest way... true, and perhaps the most lethal...

The only downside is you face "slightly" more traffic 🙂, but since you'll likely be leaving much earlier, I doubt you'll run into the gridlock I dealt with—I've made that trek from downtown to Škorpikov via Bologna Avenue multiple times, and even arriving just before 7:30 AM was a mess.

Or take the path along the highway—whether it's the Slavonian or the Ljubljana stretch—heading toward Jankomir, then swing right onto the Coastal road toward Svet Nedjelja.

As for my own ride... I biked to work that day the snow started falling... today I rode home... a mere five-minute commute.😢

Are you still commuting to IBC, or did you move your workspace to West Virginia where you live now?

What "Slavonian" are you talking about, quietskipper17?

I have a bad feeling about that Bologna Avenue and Bilonja option... it doesn't sit right with me.

Ljubljana... I need to stick to the bike path... the constant barrage of traffic lights is the problem.

Robert Ruiz14... the route looks interesting, BUT:

Isn't there Magazine Street right after the New Road? That's a one-way street. And is taking Krapina actually a better alternative?

How do you all handle the clothing situation?

The necessity of changing clothes for work is undeniable.

One could simply leave work attire on-site, which means lugging it back and forth every few days just to run it through the laundry. It’s a constant cycle.

Is there ever an option to actually wash things on the premises? Perhaps hang something up somewhere to dry completely before the shift ends?

And then there is the matter of undergarments. I assume one shouldn't show up to change in just their underwear—say, just boxers or something similar?

In my case, starting in six months, I'll be reading The Sunday Times... so what would be the most logical strategy here?

Stj PLASTIKA

My prescription is sitting at -5 with a 0.75 cylinder—basically a -6. If I don't go with high-index lenses, my vision looks like a stack of bricks.

The standard 1.6 index plastic runs about $600$233 for a pair, while the 1.67 index version jumps up to roughly $400
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I need to know: is there a MASSIVE difference in thickness between 1.6 and 1.67? Is it actually worth paying double the cash?

The opticians here are insisting the difference is huge...

But honestly, it feels way too expensive to drop $400 on lenses that won't even last a year, considering my prescription keeps shifting. Even at 23, things aren't staying stable.

And goodness knows Medicare covers a whopping $20 🤣 🤣 😵
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If anyone knows a place in Washington, D.C. with better rates, let me know:

electricdrifter68 said:If you truly possessed such knowledge, would you even feel the need to assert it?😉

😉 😍 😁

Douglas Brown4 said:I suppose I'll believe you, though I might feel sorry for you.

Pity?

No, that isn't even the point. It’s about "SOMETHING"—something an individual can recognize as a distinct entity.

Douglas Brown4 said:Deep insight and strong faith, I suppose. 😁

To be honest: I don't know, but then again, what do any of us actually know?

And what’s your move if I tell you that what I’m claiming isn't just some leap of faith, but something I actually *know*?😉 😁 😁

Douglas Brown4 said:Those aren't really my fairy tales. I don't particularly pray, for one. But I am suggesting that my own sense of self and the essence of God aren't the same thing, nor is it just some broken symmetry of a universal self.

And how on earth would you know that?🙄

Douglas Brown4 said:It isn't about whether you pray. It's about the fact that others do. Being an atheist doesn't necessarily mean you're denying the existence of God.

Enough with the fairy tales and the gods.😁

Douglas Brown4 said:Who says it actually has to be absolute?
If that were the case, how would you even pray to someone who encompasses you while you're simultaneously a part of them? You'd basically be one and the same. And you aren't.

Well, I don't pray to anyone at all.😁

Douglas Brown4 said:I am not the master of God. God has His own (that is just a figure of speech). I have my own (again, a figure of speech).

And what kind of absolute God are we talking about here—one existing outside of which nothing else can even exist?🙄