Posts by jadesailor14

Jose Miller3 said:but you know what I’ll tell you?

I feel like I've heard from at least fifteen different independent sources that chestnuts can help with rheumatism. It hasn't always involved carrying one in your left pocket, but honestly, I don't think people are just pulling this out of thin air—it feels more like old-school folk wisdom.

Maybe those big pharmaceutical companies should take a closer look at what's actually inside a chestnut to see how it helps with joint pain! 😁

It definitely eases symptoms, which is why
pharmacists (and herbalists, and whoever else...) have developed all sorts of wild chestnut creams.
Unfortunately, putting chestnut puree poultices on your stomach isn't going to fix anything. 😢

But as for keeping a chestnut in your left pocket or sliding one under your mattress? I highly doubt that'll do much for you!

I honestly think they’re just looking for attention and sympathy
wanting everyone to fuss over them and offer endless pity
because they’re "sick"
which is often portrayed as something incredibly debilitating and incurable

The woman I mentioned earlier claims she has diabetes
Since my business partner's mom was a severe diabetic and went through so many struggles a few years back, I actually know quite a bit about what that illness entails
So, at a recent family get-together, I asked her how she was managing—you know, asking about symptoms, medications, and all that—because I'm admittedly a total nerd when it comes to health details
But instead of answering, she just starts fidgeting and acting all awkward
Then she finally tells me she has the most extreme version of diabetes that science hasn't even found a cure for yet, so she doesn't take any medicine because it hasn't been invented yet!

rustymoose54 said:I once knew this woman who was struggling with some kind of arthritis or something similar, and someone convinced her that carrying a few chestnuts in her left pocket would help 😁 because apparently, they "work wonders" after a few months 🤣

And this lady—who was actually quite sharp and educated, an architect by trade!—was out there scavenging wild chestnuts from the park like a total amateur. I honestly don't know if they helped her one bit!

My mother-in-law actually stuffs chestnuts under her mattress to sleep on! 🤣 Someone told her it was super healthy,
and poor thing, she wakes up feeling absolutely crushed every single morning!

Just a heads-up
Make sure she brings her own contact lens case and solution along

If she's wearing hard or rigid gas permeable lenses, she'll definitely need a three-day break from them

Megan Reed said:Oh really? Why couldn't there just be some expert commission appointed to evaluate whether it was actually medical malpractice?

As for "bad behavior"... honestly, if a bank teller snapped at me during a transaction, I’d be tempted to sue too! Where does it end with all these lawsuits?

And if someone actually slapped me? I’d just slap them right back and call it even. Who needs a courtroom for that? ☕

By claiming healthcare workers aren't accountable for their actions, you're basically insulting people. You're using generalizations that make it sound like you think every single medical professional is irresponsible. If that's not what you meant, then you need to word things better.

And let's be real—medical professionals are definitely not going to appreciate an invasion of privacy.

Tell me, would you actually want to be recorded on video for every single second of your workday?

Right... our journalists are so famous for protecting data... oh wait, they publish absolutely everything! It's getting to the point where they barely protect the victims, let alone the people who are just being accused of something.

Good grief, they even leak statements and identities of protected witnesses... hello? What world are you living in?

If you're so passionate about this, why don't you write a letter to the Secretary of Health with this proposal?

🙂
Excellently written!

All they need to do now is post a picture 😍

Justin Fox
Are you living in the US?

With a heavy sigh, I have to say
"Where did those beautiful days go, when moms used to show off photos of their chubby, naked little babies in the family album?"

Technology is such a curse sometimes!

But honestly, I’ve been wanting to thank Jamie Clark74 all day long
for sharing his experience about how he gently massages his wife again.
So yeah, thanks so much!

I'm not entirely sure if it's her
but I saw a headline recently about one of those women who documented her entire pregnancy and birth, and apparently, they're turning it into a documentary or some kind of educational film
also, there's that thin, curly-haired lady with glasses who hosts those shows for moms and babies—you know, that whole parenting niche? I've definitely outgrown watching that stuff, so I don't follow her closely, but she also films her entire pregnancy journey and delivery
they'll probably make something out of that too

electricdriver78 said:I can't be held responsible for how I act when I'm in total agony😬 )

I feel so bad that he couldn't make it there

Just tell him everything on your mind😈
And then it's always, "Oh, it wasn't me, it was just the shock and the pain..."🥳

Hannah Davis18 said:😲
You've got to be kidding me!

They actually record stuff like this here in the States too.
My daughter was actually told she’d get a CD with her surgery footage on it!

Hannah Davis18 said:At this rate, they might as well film me working in my shop!🙄

Then it'll be just like those scenes in American movies where the whole family gathers around to watch.🤣

Hannah Scott69 said:Everything sounds great... though I’d definitely suggest putting your contacts in before doing your makeup (not sure why you think that's weird!)

The closest anything can get to my eye while wearing my contacts is about three feet,
so I guess skipping the plastering work is out of the question!

But honestly, after all these years, I've become such a pro that I never accidentally poke myself in the eye.

I usually just let my hands air-dry,
but since I always end up putting my lenses in at the very last second, I usually find myself frantically waving my hands around like a little handheld fan just to dry off faster!😬

Hannah Scott69 said:Way to go to any girl rocking 2-week lenses! Those are definitely the healthiest choice. I actually stick to monthly ones just because my budget won't stretch to the 2-week ones right now.😢
The absolute best would be dailies, but man, those are pricey!

If you were talking about me, thanks so much for the compliment!

I usually grab my two-week Johnson & Johnson lenses at my local eye clinic near Times Square—they also carry them at Target.
They’re packaged under the shop's own label, but they’re genuine Johnson & Johnson products through and through.
A box comes with 6 lenses$50 and if you grab two boxes, you can snag a little discount.
To be honest, I wear them as long as they feel comfortable; the second they start feeling a bit irritating, I toss them.
Sometimes that happens after just a few days, other times they last well over two weeks.

And I totally agree with your first point—you absolutely have to change your contact lens solution EVERY SINGLE DAY.

I have this habit where I do my makeup first and then put my lenses in.
I know it’s not ideal, but once my contacts are in, I can't get anywhere near my eyes!
I try to use regular mascara rather than waterproof stuff (less chemicals, and it's easier to wash off), and nothing with those heavy fibers that make lashes look longer, since they tend to flake off.

Stephanie said:Could you please put those "fancy staph infections" in quotes again? I was totally agreeing with your first sentence until I realized what you actually meant! 🤣

Well, at least I gave you a good laugh! 😬

slyowl24 said:Hmm...

I actually first noticed this while out on the coast looking up at the sky. Back then, I was using my daily disposables and they were almost run out, but I was careful not to overdo it—no diving or anything crazy. Now I’ve moved up to annual lenses, which you can pretty much sleep in...

Fair enough. If this is just a common thing for nearsighted people, fine, but if I somehow caused this by how I used my old lenses, man... I really should have stuck to glasses. I hadn't noticed it before, though maybe I just wasn't paying attention...

Right now, I wear my annuals for a few days at a time (because honestly, putting them in every single morning is such a chore!), and then I switch back to glasses for a day, at least once a week... while the guy at the eye clinic takes two weeks to swap out my dailies (even though they last 30 days). Hopefully, wearing these more expensive annuals for 5 or 6 days straight won't hurt. If I accidentally fall asleep in my dailies, my vision is a total blur for a few hours the next morning... but with these, I don't have that issue at all. I just use some > and everything feels perfectly comfortable again!

As for finding an ophthalmologist, that’s the easy part...

Thanks everyone for the input!

The number one golden rule for contact lenses is DO NOT sleep in them, regardless of what the packaging claims or who tells you otherwise.
Rule number one is keeping your hygiene at the highest possible level.

Unfortunately, we only get one pair of eyes, so we have to take care of them because there are no spare parts.
Especially if they are already damaged.

And why are you switching to glasses for just one day? For a break? You don't need to do that.

slyowl24 said:Well, sure, an expert is an expert.

I notice those changes too, even without wearing contacts, just on a smaller scale. Though I definitely can't go putting tablets directly in my eyes! I usually stick to annual lenses and just use an all-in-one solution. I actually picked up that new kit with the tablets and the two separate liquids, but since I still have plenty of my multi-purpose solution left, I haven't switched over yet.

I use Allergan multi-purpose solution along with the tablets once a week (just in the case, obviously, not in my eyes!)
I go with bi-weekly soft lenses mainly for hygiene and eye health—honestly, disposables would probably be the best way to go.

My ophthalmologist always compliments me because you can't even tell I'm wearing contacts (apparently people *can* tell!), saying it's obvious I take great care of them.
And of course I do! Besides, I'm as blind as a bat without them.

I've dealt with staph infections forever, so it's nothing to do with the lenses themselves.
I totally forgot the technical term for it, but it's nothing dangerous.😁

1. True, but honestly, it all comes down to you!
2. I love the idea, though you're definitely going to have to put in some serious sweat equity to make it happen!

Since Dennis Torres started the doctor gossip thread, I just have to share my own story!

All four of us in my family share the same amazing GP.
She’s female, incredibly professional, and honestly just a sweetheart.
The only downside is she’s occasionally out—vacation, sick days, you know how it is.
And whenever she’s away, she’s replaced by some guy who clearly lives in an entirely different dimension.
My daughter is scheduled for surgery soon, so she was given this massive list of things to get done beforehand.
It was actually great at first because it was a printed computer readout with big, bold, easy-to-read letters detailing exactly which tests were needed and where to go.
Well, the replacement doc managed to write six referrals when we only needed four!
His cardiology recommendation was especially "brilliant"—he just wrote "listen to lungs."

I honestly can't decide if this is hilarious or just plain tragic.

I bet he thinks he's a total genius, too.

Lawrence Robinson11 said:Wow, look at how many patients I have on my schedule today! :happily rubs hands together:

Honestly, honey, I doubt you’ll ever make it much further than a med student.

I actually feel bad for you;
you're such a pity.

Hannah Davis18 said:sending those good vibes right back at you!
after all, we really do rely on people just like us.😛

Man, we really
😈