You should probably head back to the doctor as soon as possible to get your TSH levels rechecked. Generally speaking, an elevated TSH points toward hypothyroidism, which typically requires treatment with something like Synthroid. If you leave hypothyroidism untreated, it can really take a toll on your mood, weight management, menstrual cycle, skin clarity, and just about everything else.
🙂It might also be worth browsing through the thyroid discussion thread here.
I would definitely suggest seeing a professional podiatrist. If you're dealing with chronic calluses, a pumice stone isn't going to cut it; it really only smooths the very surface. A pro can soak your feet and use specialized tools to clear that buildup much more thoroughly. Honestly, they just have a better eye for what needs to be done.
Beyond that, I’d recommend scheduling an appointment with an orthopedist. If those calluses keep returning right under the ball of your foot, you might be dealing with a collapsed transverse arch—which is different from a standard flat foot. A custom orthotic insert might be exactly what you need to stabilize your foot, at least when you're wearing athletic shoes, if not for everyday wear too.
Well, Microsporia is still just a type of fungus, after all. Do you have a cat or a dog dealing with this?
If it’s just a small patch, applying Lamisil should do the trick. If it covers a larger area—especially if there's hair involved—you might want to try tracking it with a Ketoconazole shampoo... The key is consistency. You'll need to apply the cream at least once a day and use the Ketoconazole wash for at least three weeks. I'd suggest using it daily during the first week, every other day during the second, and then moving to once a week as a precaution until you're absolutely certain both you and your pet are in the clear.😁 After all, if the animal is still carrying it, you can easily catch it all over again...
One more thing: almost all fungi thrive in damp environments. You really need to make sure you dry off thoroughly after a shower and toss your towel straight into the laundry on a hot cycle, maybe around 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Generally speaking, boosting your immune system helps too—plenty of Vitamin C and those kinds of things.
Though, of course, how much it matters really depends on how severe your case is.
rapidtrucker90 said:I've got a question. Sometimes I get some discharge, but honestly, it’s usually totally fine—just clear and normal looking. But then Tuesday night rolled around and everything changed. It started itching like crazy, and I made the mistake of scratching... which was a huge error because my labia swelled up, and then it felt like it was burning every single time I had to go to the bathroom. 🤦 Now the discharge has gotten thick and looks sort of yellowish-green. The itching hasn't stopped either, but now it feels like it's coming from deep inside rather than just on the surface, and I'm trying my best to just ignore it so I don't scratch again... It's driving me absolutely insane 😢 My gynecologist is only in on Wednesdays, so I'm kind of stuck—I don't know if this will just pass by then. Everything seems okay as long as I can stay calm, but the second I have to use the restroom, the itching comes back and the discharge just won't quit. 🤷 About a month or two ago, I had a Pap test and all my other results came back perfectly fine.
That sounds like it could be Gardnerella to me. You really need to see your gynecologist, though, because you need to be certain whether it’s a bacterial issue or something else before deciding which vaginal suppositories to use. If you absolutely can't make it to the doctor right away, maybe try picking up some Vagisan wipes or suppositories? They mainly just help regulate pH levels, so they might offer a little relief for the discharge and the itching in the meantime.
Jamie Fowler26 said:I’ve been dealing with these white spots on my back for about five years now. It seems to have started around age 17 during puberty; since then, I’ve basically avoided the sun and always wear a shirt, which has left me quite pale compared to my original skin tone. Now, however, the spots are starting to spread to my chest. They aren't pimples—you can't squeeze them—just tiny little white dots. I have a theory that it might be lifestyle-related, though I don't smoke or drink, and my weight is stable. Perhaps it's just oily hair rubbing off on my back. 🤷 There is no itching involved, and I haven't consulted a doctor yet. ☕ http://ultraphoto.org/viewer.php?fil...5cthved7tx.jpg I would appreciate any insight into what this condition might be called and how it is typically treated. 👍 edit Despite my research, I haven't found anything that matches this description.
To me, they look like acne scars. It seems like you might have somewhat oily skin that is prone to scarring. I suspect that getting a little bit of sun and some time at the beach might actually help... But before that, perhaps try a gentle exfoliation (just don't scrub your skin too aggressively 🙂). You can find exfoliating shower gels at places like CVS or Walgreens, or maybe just use a loofah or something similar.
Daniel Perez13 said:I guess they should be consistent, since they represent financial institutions. What really matters is whether the actual firms behind the products you buy through Wells Fargo or Charles Schwab are reliable. They're just intermediaries; if they disappear, your assets stay with the underlying institution. If you want actual advice and someone to actually watch your back, you're going to have to pay for it. Free stuff is usually worth exactly nothing. Basically, the advice isn't worth a dime, but the sales pitch is—because that's how they make their money. Since you need certain products anyway, why wouldn't you buy them there? You just have to realize this is sales, not consulting, because you haven't paid for any real advice.
I didn't say consistent, I said annoying. 🙂 I don't want to deal with a million follow-up calls...
I'm still curious if anyone here has actually dealt with them. They claim to have been operating in America for nearly a century, yet it seems strange to me that I hadn't heard a single word about them until a few days ago. I'm familiar with names like Chase or Goldman Sachs, but this group is completely new to me.
It feels like this thread is ancient history, but then again, some things never change...
I recently sat down for a consultation at Bank of America. I ended up picking up a life insurance policy through them simply because it was already part of my plan—so I figured, why not just handle it there? (Though, naturally, the actual provider was Allianz) The problem was, once that was done, I couldn't get that woman to stop calling me for ages...
Now, a friend has been nudging me to check out BlackRock (she’s actually trying to land a job there). It was that classic American approach: heavy on the slide decks, endless graphs, and spreadsheets filled with calculations that conveniently omit which specific fund or insurer is actually behind the product. A few pieces of info were actually helpful since I haven't been keeping up with the latest market shifts, but I also found myself getting frustrated. She spent so much time lecturing me on concepts I already understood, acting as if she needed to explain the basics to me, and I ended up wasting far more time than I intended listening to her.
So, here is my question: Does anyone here have experience dealing with BlackRock? If so, what was it like? 😁 And if I do decide to sign something with them, how persistent are they once you've already closed the deal?
If they kept her in the hospital, there had to be more to the story than just high blood pressure. Do you have access to her discharge papers or any medical reports that explain why she was admitted? What kind of tests did they actually run on her?
Are you absolutely certain there isn't something else she might be hesitant to share with you?
When veins are that prominent, you also have to consider the risk of thrombosis—blood clots can be a serious issue. Was she disoriented or confused after she lost consciousness? Did they perform a CT scan of her head or something similar?
Given this combination of symptoms, she really needs to see a physician. Try to encourage her, or at least call her doctor directly to get some advice—you might even be able to request a home visit.
Betty Foster97 said:we don't actually share the same issue; the only thing we have in common is Hashimoto's 🙂
Well, that’s interesting.
I don't have Hashimoto's, though I dealt with the exact same symptoms 😁
p.s. I have what they call "other types" of hypothyroidism, haha 😁, essentially of an unknown cause... The doctors say everything looks like Hashimoto's, yet my antibody levels aren't elevated.
Sophia Smith56 said:And I suppose there's just no avoiding hormone therapy altogether? Have you looked into any alternative approaches? Or is it a one-way street once you start?
"Imagination is like an umbrella—it only works if it's open." — Albert Einstein. And that goes for having a healthy thyroid, too.🤣😂
Thyroid hormones are essential for survival,
if your TSH levels have climbed because you aren't producing enough hormone, you have to take them.
If some alternative practitioner tells you otherwise, they’re misguiding you.
My homeopathic specialist made it very clear: don't stop the hormone replacement; they won't interfere with the other treatments she provides.
With Hashimoto's, the situation is nuanced. If your hormone levels are technically within range but your antibodies are spiking, then perhaps alternative methods could help soothe that overactive immune response.
Ultimately, hormone therapy isn't "treating" the cause; it's simply replacing what your body can no longer produce on its own. Without it, you'll just continue to feel sluggish and depleted.😁
Sophia Smith56 said:... AM I REALLY GOING TO BE THIS slow, foggy, and sluggish for the rest of my life? ...
You won't be like this forever. You just have to stay consistent with your thyroid treatment and monitoring. It took me nearly a full year before I felt like I finally had my life back under control.
melloworca6 said:I believe there’s already a thread covering this topic. The Thyroid – All the Ways It Torments Us, Part II Is there any other part of the human body that can be both completely silent and yet somehow loud enough to dominate your entire existence? We’ve already touched on the basics, but we really need to dive deeper into the sheer variety of ways a thyroid issue can derail your life. It isn't just about feeling "tired"; it's about a systemic disruption that feels less like a medical symptom and more like a personal betrayal by your own biology. One of the most frustrating aspects is the unpredictability. One day you might feel relatively functional, and the next, you're staring at a wall, wondering if you even have the capacity to hold a conversation. How does an organ that small exert such an overwhelming influence over your cognitive clarity? It’s almost poetic in its cruelty. Then there's the physical toll—the sudden shifts in weight, the temperature swings that make you feel like you're living in a constant battle between a desert heatwave and a blizzard, and the skin changes that no amount of high-end moisturizer can fix. You start questioning everything: Is this a side effect of the medication? Is it the condition itself? Or is it just the cumulative stress of trying to manage a chronic illness in a society that expects you to be "on" 24/7? It often feels like we are playing a perpetual game of catch-up with our own endocrine systems. We adjust one dosage, wait weeks for a blood test, and then pivot again. Does anyone else feel like they're stuck in a loop of endless adjustments? I'd love to hear from others who are navigating this. When did you realize the symptoms were moving beyond "just being stressed" and into something much more structural?
It’s true that thyroid issues can certainly mess with your focus and memory, but if you’re actually forgetting entire events that took place? That’s likely something else entirely.
This is what happens when you leave a thyroid condition untreated for too long.
I’ve been exactly where you are. Honestly, there were periods in my life where I felt like I had lost my ability to think straight—it was as if my brain just wasn't firing on all cylinders for a while. Have you ever had those moments where everything feels inexplicably foggy?
I used to struggle with basic arithmetic, which was quite a surprise given that I’ve always considered myself a talented mathematician. And it’s going to take quite a while before things ever feel truly normal again.
And besides, I’ve found myself starting to lose my grip on the people and the events from that era entirely. Is it just me, or does time have a way of blurring those memories?
Hmm, isn't the standard procedure usually to take those results straight back to the specialist who ordered them, just so they can decide on the next steps?
In my experience, I never bothered bringing those kinds of reports to my primary care physician first. She wouldn't even bother logging the results until I’d gone back to see the specialist a second time—once they had actually reviewed everything and given me a definitive opinion or a specific medication recommendation. That was when I'd head over to my doctor to get the prescription filled. She would essentially wait until the specialist had weighed in before documenting the findings as the justification for the prescription.
I don't think we were dealing with chemotherapy drugs in that particular instance, but the protocol was pretty much the same regardless of which specialist I saw.
By the way, looking at those Twinlab supplements, they contain 500 mg of Vitamin C, which can definitely cause some digestive issues like diarrhea if you aren't careful. It honestly feels a bit excessive to be taking such potent pills in general. Most of these formulas contain anywhere from two and a half to twenty-five times the recommended daily allowance.
Overdosing on Vitamin A is quite dangerous, and since these tablets pack in two and a half times the daily limit, isn't that a bit much?
dustyskipper12 said:The ER doctor didn't even really examine me; she just made an educated guess. It was a one-second diagnosis. I suppose when you mention having a 104 fever, that might be a relevant detail I neglected to highlight, right? Thanks for the advice, though.👍
Well, why not just head over to your primary care physician to get a proper checkup and make sure everything is actually alright?
Or at the very least, give them a call and ask for some guidance on what to do next.
It’s all well and good if we’re talking about a harmless little mistake, but unfortunately, I’ve been hearing far too often lately about people overlooking strokes or other neurological issues. Preventing subsequent strokes is only possible if you catch the initial problem immediately and start treatment right away. If the first one goes unnoticed, by the time a second one hits, it's often too late—and I know for a fact that several people close to me have passed away that way.
Ultimately, you’re just kidding yourself. If you’re lighting up regularly—even if it’s just a couple of cigarettes a day—you’re a smoker, and you’ve established a habit. Consistency is what defines an addiction, after all.
However, if you’re hell-bent on continuing: if you believe rolling your own tobacco is somehow "better," it isn't because there's less tar, but rather because there are fewer artificial additives and preservatives involved. I know long-term smokers who made the switch to roll-your-own and noticed they didn't deal with that heavy morning cough anymore; they simply felt better overall. So, if you absolutely must smoke, go with the loose tobacco, but do yourself a favor and grab some decent filters while you're at it.
It could be anything from a bit of food debris to a localized infection, though if your throat is feeling sore overall, my money is on the latter. Regardless, you aren't going to cause any damage if you take a cotton swab and gently apply pressure near that "lump" to see if you can dislodge it; if it's just food, you should feel some immediate relief. That said, you really ought to head to your doctor and get a referral for a throat swab. You might be dealing with chronic inflammation, and those types of tonsils—the ones with deep pockets where food and bacteria tend to settle—are often candidates for surgical removal.
copperraven53 said:... endometriosis remains such an enigma. No one truly understands the underlying cause behind why these cysts develop, nor how to actually prevent them. That’s really the most frustrating part. 🤷
It is important to remember that endometriosis and cysts aren't necessarily the same thing. While a cyst can be caused by endometriosis, the two don't always have to be linked.