Posts by Ethan Garcia8

Melissa Garcia51 said:Yeah, are you even thinking straight?

Let's just take it slow and see what happens. It might just be a false alarm, because honestly, it makes zero sense to feel perfectly fine for twenty days—hitting the gym and living life normally—only to crash again. I'm not the type of person who jumps at antibiotics for every little thing.

Melissa Garcia51 said:I'll just leave you with this thought.

If you aren't planning on taking antibiotics exactly how your doctor prescribed them, you shouldn't start the course at all.

It’s actually people who don't finish their full prescription that are responsible for the rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Well, I haven't even started mine yet. The bottle is still unopened.

quietpilot87 said:Man, just take the antibiotic. Sometimes it’s really the lesser of two evils compared to everything else you're dealing with. 🙂

I rarely take anything for headaches, for example. But when it gets to be too much, I'll just swallow one and get it over with. I'm not about to let a headache run my life. 😁

Well, I don't have the cramping right now, but my gut is definitely acting up and I'm gassy every few minutes. My eyes are actually stinging from the smell. 😁

Rebecca Lee33 said:🤣 Man, you're out of your mind 😂

Just take them already—what, are you some kind of scientist or something?

No, I'm not taking them. Why bother if my immune system can handle it all on its own? Like I said in the Quiz, I'm built tough. 😁

I'm not a Scientologist, for crying out loud. 🙂

Rebecca Lee33 said:My sources tell me there's no way you could have all four bacteria at once 🙏

(unless you had a really rough time in the bathroom)

And apparently, I should've been wiped out by antibiotics, but hey, anything is possible.
She’s asking where I even picked this up because she’s never heard of a case like this. Maybe I misread the lab results. Could be Salmonella or Shigella (dysentery).

But I wasn't taking any antibiotics. They offered them to me, but I don't touch antibiotics unless I'm literally on my deathbed. 😁

If it's impossible that I had all those, then the report probably says something I didn't actually have. 🙂 So what was it then? 🤷 Probably just some nasty virus.

Chloe Cook31 said:Then the new seizure-like symptoms start kicking in—not full seizures, but constant twitching, whether it’s in my face, arms, or legs. I've also had speech issues twice now where I just can't find the right word for a few seconds, so I just keep going with the thought instead.

I deal with those involuntary twitches and the "tip-of-the-tongue" memory lapses too; it's been happening for about three or four months now. I have hyperthyroidism, though I don't have epilepsy. The only real difference is that I still have my thyroid since I haven't gone through with surgery yet.

Oh, and have you noticed any constant fatigue? Because I'm feeling it, too. For instance, if I wake up at 10:00 AM, I'm already exhausted by 1:00 PM. It's brutal.

About three weeks ago, I tested positive for Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, and Campylobacter all at once. It was brutal—intense stomach cramps and a fever that wouldn't quit. I didn't touch any antibiotics or meds; I just figured I'd let my immune system handle it and ride it out. It seemed to clear up pretty fast, but then today, the exact same symptoms started creeping back in. Is that even possible? 😕😕 The only thing I’ve eaten that’s the same as before is some grape jelly. 🤷

Elizabeth Jones2 said:From what I've seen, certain food pairings just don't mix—like milk with cherry juice, orange juice with yogurt, or milk with soda. The results can be... pretty messy. 🙂
The reason I started this thread is because of a little disagreement with my boyfriend. He insists his body handles it just fine, so he’ll happily wash down lunch with half a liter of milk or yogurt along with a Coke.
On top of that, he’s hitting the bathroom three times a day, and things are pretty loose—if you know what I mean (sorry for the graphic description, but I’m talking about stuff that's more like liquid pouring out of a bottle than anything solid 🙂). He’s also constantly bloated and gassy, and there’s sometimes this white discharge in his stool.
Now I'm the one who looks like I have no clue what's going on... Or do I?
Any thoughts or similar experiences?
Thanks! 🙂

Yeah, everyone reacts differently to food.

I can handle all those combos; I haven't tried mixing milk with soda, but I probably won't. 🙂

For me, grapes are the biggest trigger—I can barely eat a few berries before it hits me. 😁

driftingstag8 said:So, what kind of "right-wing" worldview are we even talking about here?
Sure, the EU was founded by cosmopolitan conservatives and Christian Democrats, but I really want to know what specific right-wing ideology Sanders is actually representing.
Politically speaking, they aren't even right-wing; when you look at minority rights—which are actually more extensive here than in many other EU nations—they don't fit the mold, and when you look at social issues, they aren't right-wing either, especially considering we’re talking about a party that allows maternity leave for a year or even three, which is a level of support you won't find in half of Europe.
And what does all that loudmouth right-wing posturing down at the Waterfront actually mean?
Sanders is just the kind of guy who will do absolutely anything to serve his own interests, regardless of this hyperactive right-wing crowd.
You're seriously suggesting that the people who defended this country are these radical right-wingers, while those who think the current state of affairs is an absolute disgrace—those who see criminals walking free while the actual defenders face some Mickey Mouse court presided over by a regular informant like Sava Štrbac—are somehow the problem.
My memory is working just fine, thank you very much, unlike the total amnesia that seems to have gripped the rest of the nation, because I know exactly what went down and how it happened.
But anyway, what exactly makes the Republican Party a right-wing party?
Or better yet, what qualifies the Democratic Party as left-wing? Is it their promise to introduce a real estate tax?
And what has the Democratic representative Kapetanovićka actually accomplished during her term as a woman, a leftist, and a member of Congress? From my perspective, watching the proceedings in Congress, she barely spoke up once, and that was only when the topic of legalizing soft drugs came up.
So, what kind of worldview makes the Republican Party right-wing and the Democratic Party left-wing? Honestly, they could just merge into a single party because when it comes to actual ideology, there isn't a damn bit of difference between them.

Religion, drugs, sex ed, sexual freedom, healthcare... it all comes down to how we shape our society.

So, what exactly does that radical right-wing crowd hanging out on the Boardwalk mean to you?
George W. Bush is the kind of guy who will do whatever it takes to serve his own interests, even if it means letting this disorganized right wing run wild.

I specifically called out the Republican Party as an organization just to highlight the distinction between George W. Bush and the party itself.

Do you really think people who defended this country alongside those hardline Republicans—the ones who claim everything happening today is a total mess—are actually on our side?

My old man fought to defend this country—specifically San Francisco—so I don't have much patience for these kinds of accusations. He isn't out there protesting, and honestly, neither are many others. But let’s be real: when you hear numbers like 500,000 veterans, you have to wonder how many of those people are actually the real deal versus just looking for attention. It feels like they only started making noise because they were so fed up with Jimmy Carter, and then once the Republican Party handed over more generals, suddenly everyone went quiet. No Condoleezza Rice or anyone else stepped up. I can't help but wonder why that is.

So, what exactly makes the Republican Party the right-wing party here?
So, what actually makes the Democratic Party the left-wing option here? Is it their proposal to introduce a property tax?
What has that Democratic Party congresswoman actually accomplished during her term? Between being a woman in politics and her background as a left-handed legislator, I’m still looking for results. From what I can tell while following the proceedings in Congress, she’s barely spoken up—I think she only made one point regarding the legalization of soft drugs.

Come on, get real. Look at what John McCain and Bill Clinton have actually done, along with that woman over there who thinks every single unattached woman is just looking for trouble—all those types you see sitting on the Republican side of Congress.

driftingstag8 said:Yeah, and honestly, what on earth actually qualifies them as being on the right wing in the first place? 🙄

Look, you didn't really answer my question. 😛 You’re probably thinking about those concessions made to the European Union, but in America, there isn't a single conservative party in power that doesn't make compromises. When you have to choose between personal interests and the interests of the country, which one do you think usually wins? Do I seriously need to pull up some old YouTube clips of Sanders making campaign promises to the hardline right wing regarding the generals?

driftingstag8 said:The Republican Party is basically the right wing🙄

But since we're bringing up Vuca, does anyone actually know if there was any proof he abused her, or did they just take her word for it?
He got his comeback, didn't he?

So, what exactly stops the Republican Party from being considered a true right-wing party? Just look at them as an organization.

Joshua Williams82 said:I know about that situation in Indianapolis. And yeah, the current administration toughened the laws regarding marijuana; basically, they made it so it doesn't matter how much or what you're selling, the penalty is the same. But, to be fair, even during the Democratic Party's time in power, it wasn't decriminalized.

Not really. The Democratic Party is against decriminalization, and so is the Libertarian Party. They just didn't have the guts.🙄

Maria Anderson said:I honestly have no idea what kind of nonsense you're spinning here...😬

Well, that would probably go for maybe three or four bucks🙂🤣

OT.

country music and feminism😬

Kroner. 😛

Joshua Williams82 said:What exactly does the right wing have to do with these specific laws? I mean, were the penalties for abuse actually higher when the Democratic Party held power? Or was smoking weed somehow more acceptable back then? It all feels like the same old story to me.

Increasing the penalties for domestic violence is definitely necessary... though, let's be honest, we should just be glad it's even listed as a category at all. Up until very recently, domestic violence wasn't even recognized as a crime under the Penal Code.

When the new Penal Code was passed recently, they bumped up the penalties for soft drugs. The Republicans pushed it through. It seems like they view drug use as a much bigger threat than domestic violence. For example, there was just a case out in Indianapolis where some kids got handed two years for "dealing"—and we're talking about 12 grams of weed, which is basically just 10 joints. 🙂

And honestly, screw the GOP, just for kicks. The elections are tomorrow. I’m rooting for a total washout for those old-school establishment types. 😁

Sam Smith3 said:Bear, what on earth are you thinking tonight...
It honestly irritates me to see Magas being brought up here, even on this forum. As if it wasn't enough that all those cheapskate hacks from our supposedly "prestigious" national newspapers and TV networks spent days feeding off this just to boost their own ratings and circulation...

Do you actually know the full story... or are you just reading the headlines like every other American, assuming you know everything just by being born into it?

I don't have the full picture, but I did read the court ruling, and honestly, it feels as ridiculous as those old tabloid scandals we used to see. 🙂

Daniel Lopez said:I was honestly shocked that anyone even got slapped with a fine for that, though I suppose it’s only because they’re going after Elvis Presley...

I'm genuinely curious to see how they handle the guy who decided to greet his ex-wife by landing a knockout punch like a pro boxer...

It’ll likely go down just like it did with Anne Hathaway: she basically poked the bear herself.

@Emily Hayes Elvis Presley got hit with the maximum 10 $0.00 penalty because of the domestic abuse toward his wife.

steelrider3 said:If he were on the left, he could've smoked a joint and picked up a wife for ten bucks while he was at it... 🙄

Still, conservatives tend to lean into tradition, and traditionally, folks everywhere have usually felt that the man should be the one calling the shots at home. 🙄

Bradley Nelson2 said:That has nothing to do with the right wing 🙄

Oh yeah, my grandma was one of the people who voted those laws in. 🙂

What do you guys think about that ruling where a guy gets ten days for constantly abusing his wife plus two recent slaps? Meanwhile, carrying a gram of weed gets you a year in jail. It’s wild that hitting a woman is treated more leniently than smoking a joint. Honestly, I can't stand the American right wing. 🙄

Chloe Morgan9 said:I mean, let's be real, people don't go around popping pills constantly like they do in America; their pharmacies are basically like our local convenience stores or drugstores... I don't necessarily think that's way better than a good old cup of tea and some lemon, either. Americans are just ahead of us because they're more developed, so they have more resources, but otherwise, I kind of think they're a pretty clueless nation.

That wasn't quite what I meant regarding the pill-popping. Years ago, I came across a scientific study discussing Vitamin C concentrations versus high glucose levels. According to the research, in an environment like that, Vitamin C absorption is significantly reduced. It's interesting because Vitamin C is chemically almost identical to glucose—in fact, the body synthesizes Vitamin C from glucose, and other mammals can actually produce it themselves using glucose. Essentially, white blood cells end up grabbing the glucose instead of the Vitamin C.