Posts by velvetmoose9

So, I just took a look through the thread, and out of the 26 posts here, 6 of them were actually from the person who started this whole complaint to the FBI. When you look at it that way—especially regarding how people are writing and participating—you can't really call this discrimination. That’s actually a pretty massive chunk of the conversation when you consider the total post count.

Look, a moderator has the right—and honestly, the responsibility—to judge what counts as off-topic and decide which direction the discussion needs to take to stay productive.

Deleting posts is actually one of the lightest ways to manage a thread; I mean, if someone is being truly off-topic, they usually end up with a formal warning or a ban.

The moderator made it crystal clear (it was explicitly stated!) about where the boundaries are for this discussionso it doesn't spiral out of control, and she hasn't even gone after anyone with serious sanctions that would have shut down the complainant's ability to speak her mind.

Let's just get back to the actual topic of the thread.

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Chloe Garcia10 said:I went in for a breast ultrasound yesterday, and I ended up asking the radiologist to just take a quick look at my abdomen while they were at it.
They didn't see anything in the ileocecal area that would point toward appendicitis. I'm guessing adhesions aren't really something you can spot on an ultrasound anyway.
Regarding that whole chronic appendicitis theory, he thinks it might show up on an X-ray of the small bowel transit (basically seeing if things are moving through or getting backed up). Since I had that X-ray done back in May last year when these issues first kicked off, I’m going to take those images from Holy Spirit over to him today.
It’s wild how every single doctor seems to have their own totally different take on everything...
As for the versatis patch, I'm picking some up later today.
I actually dealt with shingles on my stomach about 15 years ago during my first pregnancy.

Best, thanks

Is it in the same area where you're feeling the pain right now?

@Chloe Garcia10, looking at that top description where you mentioned the pain feels "burning," it really makes me think we should consider skin growths (maybe two SC lesions?), though I suppose postherpetic neuralgia is on the table too—even if it’s a bit of a long shot...

Maybe give the versatis patch a shot for a few days? That is, assuming there aren't any contraindications if you happen to be sensitive to lidocaine, obviously.

Chloe Garcia10 said:Hey, I’ve got a question. I've been dealing with this pain in my lower right abdomen since May of last year, with just a few months of breaks here and there. Now it's been five months straight. I have gone through an absolute gauntlet of tests, but still no diagnosis. I've done several abdominal UZV scans, pelvic exams, a colonoscopy, an endoscopy, seen surgeons, had two different MRIs of my abdomen and pelvis, and countless blood draws... I'm totally fixated on the idea of chronic appendicitis. My most recent scan was a high-res 3T MRI specifically looking at the ileocecal region, and they found nothing. Would chronic appendicitis actually show up on an MRI or all those UZV scans? My blood work looks fine, inflammatory markers are normal... The surgeon thinks chronic appendicitis isn't even a thing. I’m honestly at a loss. The pain hits near my hip and groin, that whole lower right area. Hip X-rays came back clear, and the MRI of my sacroiliac joint was okay too...

Best,

Man, you've certainly been through the ringer with all those tests...

The thing is, there's a massive hole in the history here—we don't know what you do for a living, if you sit a certain way, if you play sports, any old injuries, or even what was happening in the days leading up to the pain starting. We need to know the vibe of the pain, what makes it flare up (is it movement, posture, food?), and what actually gives you relief...
Honestly, you can't make any real moves toward treatment or further testing without a thorough physical exam first.

Sometimes in medicine, you really have to strip everything back and start from square one.
And quite often, you just have to watch and wait; some conditions are incredibly elusive and don't always show themselves—there are periods where a condition is detectable and then it just vanishes from the radar...

Chronic appendicitis—man, that's such a headache for surgeons. Some schools of thought say it doesn't exist, others have tossed the idea out, and then they bring it right back, and pathologists all have their own conflicting takes on it...
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is another one of those "mystical" things that can be a total nightmare to pin down.

You definitely need more follow-ups, and it might be best to go back to basics—which means a deep dive into your medical history and a full clinical assessment (not just checking your abdomen, but looking at your musculoskeletal system and other areas that could be feeding into this same story...).

The abdomen is such a massive, unpredictable territory when you're dealing with this stuff. Honestly, guessing is a thankless game, so I’m going to hold off on making any definitive calls here since we don't have the actual imaging results or the full clinical picture yet.

I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that our friend @Lola Velvet checks back in soon with some much better news.
Dachau actually has a pretty solid hospital there.

First things first—you’re really not in any position to be trying to kick the moderators out of this thread.

Look, you already got the answers to everything you were asking about.

In full detail, too.

Over and over again.

The whole point of this thread is to make it clear that, depending on what the mods decide moving forward (which might even be permanent), you won't be actively participating in this specific discussion anymore.

I should probably just mention that the rules apply here just as much as they do anywhere else—to be specific, things like being a nuisance, trolling, and that kind of stuff still carry penalties.

So, I’m asking you nicely: please just keep being constructive in all those other threads where you usually hang out.

We're done here.

If things are playing out exactly how I suspect they are, our favorite forum regular might be taking an indefinite hiatus from the discussions here... 🕺

lonefalcon41 said:Is it actually possible to spot a perforated hollow organ on a standard abdominal X-ray? 🤔

Yeah, you can definitely pick up on signs suggesting a perforation of a hollow organ when looking at plain abdominal X-rays.

Karen Perez29 said:I ended up switching hospitals, and now I’m over at the Mayo Clinic. They jumped straight into things—ran a CT scan, urine tests, plus two more rounds of heart and abdominal checks. They're doing an X-ray today too because they spotted some air where it definitely shouldn't be, so they're worried about potential tears or something. I should find out later today if I'm headed into surgery.

Well, sounds like you landed in the right hospital 🙏

Honestly, you could be looking at a perforated organ in the abdomen, which would mean you'd need emergency surgery right away.

Hmm...

Is peeing okay?

Are you heading to some kind of outpatient clinic or an urgent care center where they'll get you on an IV drip? 🤔
You mentioned earlier that you can't even keep liquids down...

Kimberly Alvarez6 said:On a scale of 1 to 10, my stress levels are sitting at about 100. I’m stuck doing 8-hour shifts of neck straining because of work. I just finished the cervical CD scans and everything looks clear. Maybe I should probably redo the TCD too? Thanks for the input

Look, there are a few things you can actually do about this.

- Change jobs (I know, I know, easier said than done when you're living in the real world and bills aren't going anywhere).
- Change how you handle yourself at work, because honestly, that's where you have the most control—try standing up every 45 minutes or so to stretch out your neck. Just make sure you actually learn the right way to do it so you don't end up making things worse; you can actually do wonders for yourself right there at your desk if you're smart about it. Take a minute or two to walk around, and stay hydrated (keep a water bottle right next to you, otherwise you won't even realize how little you're drinking!
- Try using an NSAID on those neck muscles before bed, like some Voltaren gel or something similar, for a few days, take a little break, then repeat as needed.
- Start hitting the gym or finding some kind of sport and really focus on your posture.
- Get yourself a decent pillow and position it properly under your shoulder blades and that little curve at the base of your skull so your neck can actually relax overnight—and try sleeping on your back.
- Some Diazepam (maybe 2-8mg) could be a decent ally here—taking it in the evenings for a few days might help relax those super tense muscles, just use it as needed.

unknown, these are just some general suggestions to get you started...

For anything more specific or detailed, your primary care doctor or a specialist will be able to give you much better guidance once they actually examine you, take your history, and look into your movement patterns. 😉

Vomiting?
Did they run an abdominal X-ray yet?

Are you dealing with any gas or bloating?