Posts by Benjamin Davis

I was reading some sports rankings earlier today and it got me thinking about how we categorize athletes. There is a specific kind of prestige often given to the guys who aren't the superstars, but are basically the "glue" that keeps the team from falling apart when the starters go down.

It’s a weird middle ground, isn't it? On one hand, you're being recognized for your skill and readiness. On the other hand, you're essentially being labeled as the "Plan B." I've always felt like the most underrated players are the ones who step into a chaotic situation and just do their jobs without making a scene, but I wonder if being officially labeled as a "backup" feels like a bit of a backhanded compliment to the players themselves.

Do you think these kinds of "specialized" lists actually mean anything for a player's career, or is it just fluff for the media to chew on?

I don't know, man, but I'm pretty sure "morbus" actually means a disease or some kind of disorder. If that's the case, then we aren't even talking about a subtype—it’s the whole thing. Let's just hope someone shows up who actually knows what they're talking about and can give us a straight answer on this. Lp

melloworca6 said:It’s possible. But wait—does that multivitamin even have magnesium in it?

Look, we're talking about those Twinlab multivitamins—they actually pack 125 mg of magnesium in there among all the other stuff.

Lisa Moore61 said:What if you just tried stopping them for a bit and see if anything actually changes? 🙂

I only just realized today that might actually be what's happening here. I'm gonna take a break from them for a while—just to see if there's any noticeable difference.
Was thinking... maybe someone else out there has gone through something similar?

So, I’ve been taking some high-quality multivitamins lately, but I just noticed I’ve been dealing with a few loose stools every single day—it's been going on for about a month now. Could my vitamin regimen actually be causing this? Any thoughts? Thanks.

Nicole Bennett84 said:Look, I honestly don't get how you can be looking for a surgeon for both nose surgery and gallbladder removal at the same time—what kind of crazy combo is that? Anyway, I’m just trying to find a doctor myself, and I’ll try to keep the complaining to a minimum so I don't get banned again—seriously. But listen, regarding what you asked, my take is that you should go local. It’s actually worth it because those eyelids can sag so badly that it becomes a literal struggle just to keep your eyes open. Once you finally get it done, you'll have peace of mind for a long time. But trying to do this through Medicare? That's a huge gamble. You have no idea how things might end up if you rely solely on a referral. If I stumble upon anything useful in the meantime, I'll post it here. Though, let's be real—I highly doubt anyone who actually knows anything about this topic is going to bother showing up on this specific sub-forum. I'll probably have to go hunting on some other boards. 😢

Maybe you should head over to the WOMEN'S CORNER instead? Seriously—there’s actually a thread dedicated entirely to silicone implants, plus a ton of women there talking about eyelid surgery. It's not just about medical necessity anymore; plenty of ladies are getting it done just to look younger. Why not check that out?😉

The thread about eyelid surgery was moved to the wrong spot entirely—seriously? Anyway, I'm super interested in this and have been doing a ton of reading lately. Honestly, though, nothing beats hearing about someone's actual experience firsthand.

I’d also really appreciate it if someone would actually step up and share what they went through with us 😢

bluedriver2 said:The levels were a little high, but nothing crazy. You shouldn't just ignore them, but there's really no reason to freak out.

When liver enzymes start creeping up, you gotta ask yourself a few things. What meds is the person on? Lanzul isn't going to cause a spike in liver enzymes.
Are they overdoing it with the booze? (I mean more than one drink in 24 hours for women, or more than two beers in 24 hours for guys—we aren't talking about a weekly average here, I mean actual daily exposure to alcohol).
Is there a viral infection hanging around (Hepatitis A, B, or C are the big ones)? You should probably get a lab test done, even if you don't think they fall into any high-risk groups.
Is the person overweight? People with excess fat around the midsection often develop fatty liver disease, which also drives those enzyme numbers up.
Or maybe there’s a liver tumor (this is the rarest scenario). To rule out a tumor or fatty liver, an ultrasound is usually enough.

🙏 Honestly, all those points are spot on. That said, the best move is to just go back immediately for another round of AST, ALT, and GGT tests—exactly what I did at the City Health Clinic. My values came back totally normal after seven days. It completely wiped out my anxiety and fear, and it barely costs anything at all ( $23. Plus, since I have Blue Cross coverage, I got a 50% discount, making it only about $4.50. )
Obviously, I'll be heading back for another checkup in a while...

Alright folks, has anyone actually dealt with this before...
I seriously need some advice, and I need it ASAP...!

Can someone who actually knows their stuff weigh in here? I need an explanation for why my ALT hit 85, AST is at 53, and GGT is sitting at 41—all of which are flagged as being above the normal range for women over 50.

Does it matter that I’ve been taking 30 mg capsules of Lanzarote for the last seven weeks?

Are we looking at these numbers because my liver or gallbladder is just acting up, or is there something else going on?
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