Posts by neonheron12

The Band🙂

Does anyone happen to have studio versions of these tracks, assuming they even exist? I have some live recordings from when they played recently, but they're pretty rough and I can't quite make out the audio clearly. PLEASE LET ME HEAR:
City of Dreams
Billy Joel (Call it a Ritual)
Chinese Way (You Will Remember Me Most By My Funeral)
Funeral (Exploding Heads)
Stevie Nicks (Radio Hits)
Fine Young Cannibals
Crazy Horse (Sad Song)

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I honestly always thought it was just a copycat, but you guys have totally changed my perspective 😂

I guess there’s just something about getting up right at lunchtime that feels great.

Maria Anderson said:But hey, he was actually born on January 2nd! 😕

Maybe we’ve just been wandering through a massive, beautiful illusion this entire time! It honestly feels like we could have been living under a total cloud of misunderstanding, much like how someone might think they're driving down a straight highway in Kansas only to realize they've actually been circling a giant, winding canyon road without even noticing. It’s wild to think about, isn't it? We build our whole lives around certain truths, believing they are as solid as a skyscraper in Chicago, but then reality shifts, and suddenly everything looks completely different!🤷

Oh wow, so maybe the Orthodox community was closer all along!!1two

Jesus seems mostly interested in sports. He has a bit of a quirky way of typing, sometimes starting sentences with lowercase letters, and he doesn't really go overboard with emojis either:

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No one.

The moment I arrived, I’d probably try to engineer some tropical superhumans using just a few stem cells and a handful of sand grains. Then, I’d just lounge in the shade of exotic wildlife while a whole new civilization sprouted up behind me—one that would eventually develop advanced tech without any pesky ethical constraints, all just to clone me.



And THEN I would—ugh.

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I just got my latest lab results back, and it looks like my TSH has dropped significantly from 16.5 mIU/L down to 5.56. It’s still a bit high, I suppose, but I'm not really complaining 🙏 since my T3 and T4 levels are within the normal range and my iron levels look pretty steady.

However, my white blood cell counts seem to have shifted quite a bit—my neutrophils jumped from 53% to 75%, while my lymphocytes dropped from 35% to 18% and monocytes went from 8% to 3%.
Does anyone know what this might mean? I wonder if there's any connection here.

James Watson84 said:1. It’s impossible to give a definitive answer. Every patient is unique, so it might take two months or it might take six.
2. A "subclinical" diagnosis just means you aren't feeling much, if anything at all. Your TSH is elevated while T3 and T4 levels remain normal, but it doesn't explain why the hypothyroidism started. In most cases, the culprit is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which isn't actually caused by an iodine deficiency. Instead, it's a chronic inflammation triggered by an autoimmune response—essentially the body attacking itself—often following a minor viral infection. That's usually why symptoms don't show up, especially once you start treatment. People living with Hashimoto's lead perfectly normal lives. I guess there really isn't any reason to worry.

🙏 I believe everything that's in bold, let alone what you're saying with that avatar. Thanks! 👍

James Watson84 said:Hypothyroidism can develop quite gradually, and hormone levels tend to fluctuate. Early signs like fatigue, occasional lack of motivation, or feeling a bit "irritable" are often misattributed to other issues. It can also present as subclinical hypothyroidism, where symptoms are minimal or nonexistent—essentially, the pituitary gland pumps out extra TSH to nudge a struggling thyroid into producing enough T4 to keep T3 and T4 within a normal range. I suppose it’s a good thing to catch it early, before more obvious symptoms like feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, muscle aches, or low mood set in. If treatment becomes necessary, the goal is basically just to correct those low hormone levels back to a normal range. The tricky part is just determining how long it takes to find that perfect dosage. There are side effects and precautions to consider, but then again, every medication has them, which doesn't mean everyone experiences them. Your doctor will likely walk you through all of that if it becomes necessary.

That leaves me with just two questions: on average, how long does it take to actually hit that "perfect" dose? And what are the chances my thyroid starts swelling into a goiter in the meantime, especially if this is subclinical? I noticed it mentioned that it can stem from things like iodine deficiency or similar issues, and I honestly can't put into words how much THAT scares me. It's almost as bad as public speaking or dealing with the DMV. 👎).

James Watson84 said:So, I guess the first step would be getting your T3 and T4 levels checked and seeing an endocrinologist or perhaps a specialist for a thyroid ultrasound. They might then look for specific antibodies in your blood to confirm the cause of hypothyroidism (which is most often Hashimoto). Depending on those hormone levels—and if your TSH is over 20 along with symptoms, which I suspect will be the case—they'll likely prescribe replacement therapy with levothyroxine. It might take a few months to fine-tune the dosage, but after that, with regular checkups, there shouldn't be any obstacles to a normal life.
There is a fairly detailed thread on thyroid issues further down in the 🙂 subforum, so it might be helpful to post any other questions or concerns there.

Thanks for explaining the procedure and protocol 🙏

James Watson84 said:EDIT: Let's wait until we actually see the T3 and T4 results. Until then, everything is just speculation. And again, there is really nothing to fear 😉 😁 .

Well, actually, maybe there is. Now that I'm reading this, people are talking about things like constipation and hair loss. If that happens to me, I might have a bit of a short fuse with those kinds of side effects; I'm not sure I'd handle it very well without feeling a little extra stressed out. Anyway.
If I don't usually have any symptoms (as far as I know, I don't), is it possible they could show up once I start the medication, or maybe some other nasty side effects?

James Watson84 said:It might be worth checking for anemia, as it often goes hand in hand with hypothyroidism. I'd also suggest getting your cholesterol levels checked, too.

Wildlands 🤮 🙂

Scott Allen10 said:I don't really get why someone would suggest testing just TSH without including FT3 and FT4. In my experience, TSH, FT3, and FT4 are like the holy trinity—you should always order them together. At least that's how my endocrinologists handle it...

Well, there you go. My doctor was actually checking my CBC😍 and iron levels since I mentioned feeling so exhausted, and she probably just threw TSH in there as a precaution. By the way, it turns out I am anemic, though I suppose that makes sense given how much my hormone levels are acting up lately.
I'm heading in tomorrow to have blood drawn for all three tests.

James Watson84 said:It’s almost certainly hypothyroidism. Cases where TSH levels spike autonomously, leading to secondary hyperthyroidism, are incredibly rare. While TSH can fluctuate due to other conditions, it's likely just a minor detail here. There's nothing to worry about.

So, what kind of treatment could they offer me for hypothyroidism?

James Watson84 said:That’s possible, I suppose, though nothing is certain without looking at the full clinical picture.

I think I'll get my blood work done again. These results are a bit outdated since they're from about four months ago (I actually forgot to pick up the report because I wasn't expecting anything unusual back then 🙂)

James Watson84 said:It could potentially be secondary hyperthyroidism.

But isn't it more common for patients to have low, normal, or slightly elevated TSH levels?
I'm hoping it isn't something like a pituitary tumor somewhere up there. 😕

What does a TSH level of 22+ IU/L actually imply? I'm wondering what this could signify—assuming it doesn't mean I'm looking at lifelong medication and constant struggles. I'm not entirely sure what the standard reference range is, but it seems like things have moved past the "worrying" stage and are starting to escalate. I don't have my T3 or T4 levels yet. Bring it on, I guess. Is this likely hypothyroidism?

Frank Davis32 said:I wouldn't worry too much about it.
I guess I accidentally ate a bear because it was spread on my toast and I didn't even notice.
I don't seem to have any symptoms today, though I suppose I've started eating people instead of actual food.
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wearygardener19 said:back in the day, under those old streetlights, you wouldn't have even noticed it 😉

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I am happy to let you all know that I am doing quite well, and I seem to be digesting EVERYTHING. 🙂 😍

Well, there aren't any symptoms yet, anyway. I have to admit, I'm feeling a little disappointed.

I didn't just eat it; I actually inhaled it while sniffing that stinky butter!

Aspergillus niger is probably less likely to make people sick compared to other Aspergillus species, though I suppose inhaling a massive amount of spores could potentially lead to a serious lung condition called aspergillosis.