Posts by Drew Booth

Does anyone else dealing with internal Hemorrhoids get that nagging feeling like you haven't fully emptied your bowels after a movement? Like there's just something left behind...

...And how long does it actually take for those internal Hemorrhoids to settle back down after a banding procedure?? Are we talking a couple of months, or is it more like years...

Thanks!

Does anyone happen to know what the typical cost for that procedure is?

Thanks!

Hi there! Has anyone here been to Sun City Clinic for hemorrhoid ligation? It’s surprisingly affordable and takes only about 10 minutes. Dr. Cavcic recommended I look into it because if my hemorrhoids progress to stage 3 or 4, things could get pretty nasty and might require actual surgery...

Does anyone know the exact way to use the Ultraproct suppositories??

So, after a bowel movement, should I rinse the affected area with cold or lukewarm water before inserting it deep into the rectum...

And does it stay in there until my next bowel movement, or am I supposed to take it out later? How long does it need to stay inside at minimum?...

Greetings! I was wondering if there are any specific educational requirements when setting up an LLC. Specifically, does the person filing the paperwork need to hold a certain degree or certification for the actual work the company will be doing?

For instance: what if I haven't graduated from a major music conservatory, but I’ve completed a guitar course? Or, if I don't have a formal ballet degree, but I want to teach recreational dance classes...

I know that for a sole proprietorship, you usually have to submit a bunch of credentials, but everyone keeps telling me that for an LLC, those rules don't apply. I just wanted to see if anyone here has experience with this so I can be fully prepared before I start the incorporation process...

Thanks in advance!

I'm hanging out by the main stage right now! I've been helping clear some paths, but just a heads-up—some areas of the lawn are getting pretty muddy, so definitely come prepared... :-)

Thanks, I tell myself these exact things all the time. Honestly, I should slap myself for being so incredibly stubborn about these fears... but it's hard. It usually starts with family drama, then I overeat just to cope, and suddenly everything goes wrong. My stomach hurts, my stools turn dark, and my mind immediately jumps to the worst-case scenario—like stomach cancer or appendicitis... which just leaves me even more spiraling.

About six months ago, I was convinced I had HIV because I’d been with someone "risky." I kept getting oral thrush, but it never occurred to me that it might just be my immune system crashing after dealing with shingles and gastritis a few months prior... Plus, back when I had 500 blood tests done 7 or 8 months ago, every single lab result was perfect. I even had a blood transfusion during a hernia surgery, and nothing suspicious showed up at all...

Anyway, I’m going to start opening up more so people can understand where I'm coming from. I’m definitely going to see a psychologist or psychiatrist; it doesn't cost much with my insurance, and I really need this to stop before the stress gives me a permanent headache.
It's tough to break habits that have become second nature over the years, but I'm going to give it everything I've got to move past this.
Maybe I'll try yoga or meditation, who knows...
Anything to avoid ending up like an old friend of mine who turned into a heavy alcoholic due to depression.

Thanks for the advice. If anyone else has some wisdom to share, I'd love to hear it instead of just venting 🙂

Thanks again, and take care!

Hi everyone, I’ve always struggled with health anxiety regarding serious illnesses, and things really ramped up last year when I dealt with my first bout of severe gastritis after eating some bad shellfish...

Over the last few months, my digestion has been all over the place—lots of stomach and intestinal noise, dark stools over the past two weeks, occasional diarrhea, cramping everywhere, and some light nausea...

I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist this Monday, but the anxiety is hitting me so hard that I actually start shaking. I can't stop spiraling into worst-case scenarios, thinking it has to be something like cancer...

It’s becoming exhausting. When I feel okay, I’m on top of the world and feeling great, but the second I notice a dark stool, I immediately panic and end up feeling depressed for half the day...
I've also been dealing with some family issues lately, which just adds more fuel to the fire...

I’ve already requested a referral for a psychiatrist, but does anyone know of any herbal supplements that might help manage this kind of anxiety?

I am honestly just over it. I'm only 25 years old and I shouldn't have to deal with this level of stress and fear...

Thanks for the help 🙂

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Hi there! For the last couple of months, my stomach has been making some seriously weird noises, especially right after I eat...
It’s honestly so loud and annoying. I’ve never dealt with anything like this before, and I’m feeling a bit lost on how to make it stop...
The sounds are somewhere between heavy rumbling and those gurgles you get when you need to hit the restroom... Sometimes, I actually end up having a loose bowel movement shortly after...
I was dealing with chronic gastritis last year, but for the past six months, everything felt totally fine—no nausea or anything else...
It's hard to tell if the noise is coming from my stomach or my intestines, though it feels more like it's coming from the middle of my abdomen...
My diet is generally pretty healthy, though I do tend to overindulge a bit with food and drinks on the weekends, and I've been out celebrating quite a lot lately, so maybe that's the culprit... I'm just not sure...
Anyway, if anyone has any tips on how to get rid of these irritating sounds, I’d really appreciate it. My doctor is a little quiet when it comes to sharing advice regarding 🙂

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Hi there! I was wondering if blood donated for pre-op transfusions undergoes testing for things like HIV, hepatitis, and other viruses?
To be honest, when I went to donate at a local hospital and saw just how many people were lining up, it made me wonder if all that blood actually goes through every single screening protocol...
At least here in the States 🙂

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Hey everyone, I’m 25. About six months ago, I dealt with chickenpox, and between that and some intense stress, my immune system took a massive hit—I even ended up with gastritis (my stomach is fine now). Then I had surgery nine months ago, and just recently had to get an inflamed tooth pulled...

I know your immunity stays low for a while after chickenpox, but since it’s been six months, is it possible I'm still feeling this weak because of it?
It feels like I'm getting sick every single month. A few days ago, I hit a 102 fever, developed mouth sores, and even some oral thrush... My gums are so swollen right now that eating is a nightmare, so I've been using Orajel and Nystatin.

I’ve been taking multivitamins and recently started Omega-3s on my doctor's recommendation, but clearly, I'm getting sick again... I think I've lost about 18 pounds in the last six months, mostly due to all these diets...

My blood work comes back perfect, everything looks fine, yet it's just constant flu, viruses, and colds, plus this gum issue...
Is it actually possible for such a long period of weakened immunity to stem from those chickenpox, or does anyone have an idea what else could be causing this?

Thanks so much and Happy Holidays to you all! 🙂

Can anyone recommend a truly great, experienced dentist who accepts Medicare?

Thanks in advance 🙂