Posts by mistyhound2

lonebadger6 said:If doctors don't provide someone who just had their spleen removed with incredibly thorough, step-by-step instructions on diet and recovery therapy... then you might as well start by calling the Department of Health and Human Services, because that kind of negligence is honestly just appalling...

Oh yeah, you're a real genius, aren't you? Seriously though, I’d love to hear what the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services would actually have to say to him. Like, really.🤣

Donna Sullivan7 said:-A buddy of mine from back in the 30s had a nasty car wreck over the summer. He ended up with a ruptured spleen, so they had to take it out... Now his white blood cell count is looking pretty low on his blood work. I was wondering if anyone knows which vitamins or minerals—or maybe just specific foods—could help him get those leukocyte levels back up? thanks.🙏

What are we talking about here—what's the actual white blood cell count?

Look, I’ve never heard anyone claim that Vitamin B kills your appetite.😁 But the link between it and skin issues? Yeah, that's pretty much common knowledge. Listen, if you're dealing with this—and I don't care if a dermatologist, your GP, or even an OB-GYN sent you down this path—just start taking it. Stick with it until you actually see some improvement in your symptoms. It's not like you're supposed to be on this stuff for the rest of your life, but you can't just pop a couple of pills and call it a day either. This kind of thing takes time... we're talking weeks, maybe even months before things settle down.

So, what's even the point of popping a B-complex? I mean, why did they even suggest it to you in the first place?
Everything depends on that—the reason you're taking it basically dictates how long you’ll be stuck swallowing those pills.

Kevin Bishop9 said:Total Cholesterol - 210 mg/dL
Triglycerides - 185 mg/dL
Glucose - 86 mg/dL

Height - 5'11"
Weight - 212 lbs 😢

Any thoughts on this? I'm mostly looking for advice on how to tackle those triglycerides... what should my next move be?

glucose looks fine
triglycerides are high
cholesterol is normal

what’s the HDL cholesterol looking like?

Angela Kim39 said:What kind of side effects am I looking at if I'm out in the sun too long? Like, say, from 10 AM to 4 PM when it's hitting 90 degrees out, all while I'm on Lexapro? I read somewhere that it could actually cause a brain hemorrhage or something like that.

A brain hemorrhage?😁 Man, if it were really that simple. Of course not. That’s just nonsense. If the meds are actually helping you feel better, stick with them.🙂

Melissa Moore39 said:Man, how long does this bronchitis thing actually last? I’ve been stuck in this loop for three weeks now. I've already burned through two different rounds of antibiotics and honestly... nothing. Zero. Zilch. Still hacking away.😠

Look, you’ve got it all wrong. There are actual, clear-cut medical guidelines about when you should even bother with antibiotics for bronchitis, and let me tell you—you don't fit that criteria. I’m guessing you’re around 25? Yeah, definitely not. The reality is that 95% of these cases are viral. Even in those instances where there's a bacterial overlap, antibiotics aren't the answer unless we're talking about someone with serious chronic health issues. Most studies show that taking them only shaves maybe a day or two off the illness, but the side effects? They're everywhere. So, in plain English: it's just not worth it. And yet, here you are, walking away with two prescriptions. Honestly... give my regards to whoever thought that was a smart move.😉

^Man, I'm so jealous. I'd honestly watch that again in a heartbeat. 🙂Just waiting on my DVD to arrive.😁

Alexander Wright42 said:I’ve had it sitting here at home for a week now, and I just haven't felt like watching it... maybe I should give it a shot?

And why the hell wouldn't you want to watch it?😕

northernangler17 said:I caught this at a private screening and then went back for a second viewing just because I needed something fun to watch 😬

So, look—the movie is basically your typical, naive, cliché, overly sentimental American mess. Honestly, it’s right on the edge of being... well, whatever. But despite all that, it was freaking hilarious (to me, anyway) and sooo much fun. Plus, the soundtrack is great, and the casting? Absolutely spot on. You've got Michelle Pfeiffer, John Travolta playing a woman, Queen Latifah being fabulous as always, Christopher Walken being hilarious, James Marsden (our X-Men guy) who was totally brilliant to me, and that teen star Amanda Bynes who is seriously funny in this, along with Zac Efron who is 😍 😍 😍. Yeah, yeah, I'm definitely having a total fangirl moment here, and NO, I am not too old for this stuff... clearly 🤣 )

All in all, it's an entertaining flick with good music and great dancing. You're guaranteed to leave the theater in a great mood with a certain amount of... life energy 😬

Sweet, thanks.🙂 I've got tickets for Saturday, but it doesn't even start playing near me until tomorrow. Awwww, Travolta playing a woman with an extra 110 pounds on him? That alone makes it worth seeing.😍

Alright, so did anyone actually sit down and watch the movie? Honestly, I let myself get all worked up reading those glowing reviews, and what do I get? Absolutely nothing. Total dud.😳 I’m thinking about heading to the theater this Saturday just to see if it's really that bad.

rowdylynx38 said:My mom just got her Microsoft spine MRI done. We’re waiting to sit down with the neurologist, but can anyone here give me a quick breakdown of what this actually means?

On the axial and sagittal views through the lumbosacral spinal canal, the vertebral bodies show normal height without pathological signals. The thoracolumbar spinal cord shows physiological signal. Disc material shows signs of desiccation, which is expected given her age. In the Level 4 / Level 5 segment, there is a mild dorsal circular disc prominence, essentially a bulge. In the Level 5 / Stage 1 segment, which is the lower disc, there is minimal dorsocentral prominence in the form of an incipient protrusion. The bony spinal canal is of normal dimensions. The intervertebral foramina show no signs of stenosis, except in the left Level 5 / Stage 1 segment, which looks narrower. There are mild osteoarthritic changes in the small joints along with facet hyperplasia. The paraspinal musculature shows physiological signal.

From what I can gather, there’s absolutely no mention of a "classic" herniated disc—which is what every specialist has been telling my mom until now. She basically ended up getting this MRI just to figure out if surgery is even worth considering at this point.

Thanks a ton!

Nah, your mom doesn't have a herniated disc. That's probably why they ordered the MRI in the first place. Honestly, everything described here is just degenerative stuff that almost everyone deals with as they get older. There isn't any spinal canal stenosis, so there's really nothing to worry about...👍 physical therapy, daily exercises for those core and back muscles.

Robert Morris5 said:Is it possible that a 10 mg Normabell dose is just too much for someone who weighs around 110 pounds and is on the taller side? My hips were really acting up because I was walking so much, and this morning I felt all stiff, so I found these tablets I had prescribed a while back. They actually helped settle my muscles, but since I took one just now, I feel so dizzy. Is that normal? I don't usually take them. My head feels like it's floating in a fog, even though my muscles finally feel relaxed. Could it be dangerous since I took it on an empty stomach? Thanks
I'm writing this through a bit of a haze, honestly. Would it help if I went to grab something to eat right now?
How much Normabell 10mg can you actually take in a day before things get bad?
It’s kind of wild to me that just one pill makes me feel this intoxicated.

I should mention that I'm starting to feel incredibly sleepy, too—I can barely see what I'm typing without needing to squint. I'm not sure what to do; maybe that 10 mg dose is just way too strong for me?
How many times a day, and at what intervals, is it okay to take Normabell 10mg? Thanks

Klonopin is a benzodiazepine and it has a sedative effect. It’s totally normal that you're dizzy and feeling "wasted." Avoid Klonopin unless it's a total emergency. If your muscles are "stiff," just take one ibuprofen, say 600 mg. You can take it up to 3 times a day as needed.

electricgardener14 said:This is a direct plea for help. My husband is in absolute agony—he’s suffering from bone pain due to lung cancer metastasis. He is currently staying at the Mayo Clinic following surgery to remove a brain metastasis, and while they administered a Severus tablet at 2:00 PM, by 5:00 PM he was already doubled over in pain. They refuse to offer anything else—they just insist on waiting until 6:00 PM to give him another Severus, which clearly isn't cutting it. He is weeping from the pain; it's heartbreaking to watch him—it's at the point where he just wants to throw himself out the window. To make matters worse, there isn't a single doctor on the floor right now. It's the middle of the night.
Is it actually possible that we are still living in the 17th century? It feels like nobody can help us. We are here in Miami, and we don't have any kind of connection in Washington, D.C. Can anyone please help us!!!!!
electricgardener14

He needs morphine, subcutaneous. Period. Transtec or Durogesic patches work slower, but they last longer. But in this situation, you can't be stingy with the morphine, though obviously you can't overdose him either.

Richard Booth35 said:The New York Times ran a piece on Friday claiming that "up to 40 percent of American fifteen-year-olds smoke."

Look, obviously I don't smoke, and nobody hanging around me does either. It's not even that the smoke bothers me, per se, I just can't stand being around smokers. In my house, if anyone wants a fix, they head out to the balcony.😁

Nicole Nelson55 said:Long-term reliance on stuff like Sulfasalazine or corticosteroids—not to mention Tramadol—just isn't a sustainable way to go. You’ve got to watch out for things like anemia and that general sense of being completely wiped out (especially with Sulfasalazine), plus you're messing with your hormones and immune system balance in ways that aren't great. Honestly, I've seen much better results using natural approaches, specifically with devil's claw extract and fresh nettle supplements. People have been sticking to them for several months now, and my clients are actually really happy with how they feel.

What kind of nonsense are you peddling?☕You sound like some amateur herbalist from a roadside stand. Sure, it would be just lovely if I could just hand a patient some damn nettle when they're in the middle of an acute RA flare-up. 🤣

Raymond Harris11 said:I was wondering if anyone here has experience using methotrexate for treating rheumatoid arthritis (or spondyloarthropathy).
My 17-year-old son is about to start taking it once a week. He’s already on a regimen of sulfasalazine, Indocin, and Cortisone, so I can't help but feel a little anxious about adding something else to the mix. If anyone has any insight or personal experience they could share, I would truly appreciate it.

Look, methotrexate is actually great for treating RA. I'm speaking from my own experience working with patients. Since it acts as a folic acid antagonist, you just have to make sure the patient is getting enough folic acid—usually 5 mg twice a week. That's the key.

wanderingcanyon3 said:The doctor who prescribed Zithromax to the kid while he had the flu might actually be spot on here. If you're dealing with a brutal strain of the flu and those nasty high fevers—we're talking 104 or 105 degrees Fahrenheit—that lasts more than four days, sometimes Zithromax is given as a preventative measure. Especially if the patient is coughing like crazy and their respiratory system is totally irritated. It’s simple, really: that kind of state is basically an open invitation for pneumonia to move in. Your immune system takes a massive hit, and then some little bacterial bastard just settles in without any fight. That would be the logic behind giving someone with the flu Zithromax. At the end of the day, risk assessment is up to the doctor based on how hard the virus is hitting and the patient's overall condition.

No, people with the flu (if we're strictly talking influenza) do not get Azithromycin as a preventative. Actually, they don't get *any* antibiotic preemptively. Sure, secondary bacterial infections like pneumonia are possible, but that's why you run targeted diagnostics. You don't just guess; you do a standard exam, check the blood work, and get a chest X-ray (at least, that's what I was taught, and it aligns with the guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America). Only if there's actual suspicion of bacterial pneumonia—which is the most common complication with the flu—do you go for targeted therapy. In those cases, a Macrolide is used (provided the outpatient hasn't taken a Macrolide in the last three months), like Zithromax (Azithromycin). So, look, maybe Dr. 1 did the right thing, but honestly, it feels to me like she gave the Zithromax for a different reason entirely. As for Dr. 2? Doesn't seem right to me. She failed because: a) she didn't give the girl a proper exam, and b) she didn't even order basic lab work before just sending her off to an infectious disease specialist. A primary care physician should do everything within their power and knowledge first; you only refer to a specialist when you've hit a wall or when things are serious enough that hospitalization is on the table.

Anyway, that's just my two cents.🙂

Look, you’ve gotta have at least one fasting blood glucose reading to even start the conversation. If that number lands anywhere between 6.1 and 7.0 mmol/L, you're looking at impaired glucose tolerance. In that scenario, it’s all about fixing your diet—forget about jumping straight to pills. Honestly, the old-school OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) isn't really the go-to for diagnosing diabetes anymore, so you don't see it being done nearly as much as it used to be. Like I said, we just stick to the standard ADA guidelines nowadays for making a diagnosis.🙂 Charles Edwards8 hit the nail on the head there; there's absolutely no reason to freak out.🙂

Keith Chase62 said:6.7 of whatever. Usually, you'd expect it to land somewhere between 3.5 and 5.9.

Look, if you were fasting when they ran that test, a reading like that doesn't mean you have diabetes just yet. 🙂According to the ADA and WHO guidelines, you basically need at least two separate fasting glucose readings over 7 mmol/l to get that diagnosis. So, give me the details—how much do you weigh versus how tall are you? Any history of it running in your family? You on any meds right now? And what's the lifestyle situation... you sitting at a desk all day or are you actually out there being active?