Posts by hollowraven

I just saw a list of AI tools that are supposedly essential for marketers now. It feels like every single job is being automated by these Jasper-type tools lately. Do you think this is actually going to make us more efficient, or are we just going to end up with a bunch of generic, soul-less content?

😁 the world

So, you could head over to Barnes & Noble and pick up an Illustrated Bible for kids—it’s certainly appropriate, though I can't be sure if the child already owns one:
There are other editions of biblical texts adapted for younger readers, but from what I understand of the market, this is the superior choice. 👍 If a gift of that nature doesn't suit your needs, you might consider a more "secular" book instead... did I mention my obsession with books?
Ultimately, you know the child better than I do, so my suggestions may be entirely misplaced.

Angela Wright said:Fine, whatever. Take care.👋

Mary😂
Same to you. And next time, try using Google first. 🤣

Angela Wright said:What you’re experiencing is simply sarcasm and caricature. Having a username that suggests a certain persona doesn't carry any weight. (Take yours, for example: I wonder what kind of car you're sitting in when 🤣 )

I actually registered for this forum specifically to participate in discussions regarding car seats and child safety, which is precisely why I chose my handle. In the case of Chemist, her username clearly reflects her profession, as it was obvious from her posts that she possesses actual expertise in chemistry. I could certainly comment on your username, but since this sub-forum lacks moderation, I will exercise self-censorship.🙂

Regarding whether you choose to trust me or Google regarding the spelling of corticosurroundid 😂, the choice is yours. However, it shouldn't be much of a dilemma; there isn't a single website on the entire internet that spells "corticosteroid" the way you have.

Angela Wright said:I reported exactly what happened. Furthermore, if things hadn't unfolded that way, she wouldn't have confidently cited the license number of a doctor she never named—even though she mentioned one should exist, leading me to conclude the person was imaginary. So, I looked up the doctor myself to verify... I fail to see the issue here. While Glucose sulfate is available over the counter, even I found the situation suspicious based on what I knew. Since this isn't my field of expertise, I waited for someone "qualified"—aside from Chemist—to provide an explanation without being condescending to those who were mistaken.
The matter is settled, and I see no further reason to debate it.

Chemist wasn't being condescending to you. You were the one behaving rudely toward her and everyone else who disagreed with you, all while lacking any substantive arguments to support your stubborn stance. I will repeat: it is hardly surprising that you misinterpreted the doctor's explanation, given that you didn't bother to learn the correct spelling or pronunciation of the very term you are attempting to discuss.

B. O. stands for "without peculiarities," which essentially means the findings are orderly.

Angela Wright said:Besides, why should I be expected to know the exact wording...

Unknown, perhaps because you're actually attempting to argue whether Glucosamine Glucosamine is a corticosteroid or not.

Angela Wright said:Forget Google, I've got you instead.🙏

That behavior is typical of you—preferring to trust me, someone whose professional background you don't even know, rather than a chemist whose username clearly indicates expertise in the field. Sure, let's just assume your doctor was wrong... I refuse to entertain the idea that anyone working in the American healthcare system holds a medical degree and actually believes corticosteroids can be bought over the counter (whereas glucosamine is indeed available without a prescription). Why not just admit you misunderstood your doctor, physical therapist, or whoever you were speaking to? It would be simpler.
By the way, if I were you, I’d double-check the spelling of that cortico... word on Google. Who knows, maybe I’m just a biologist and I have no idea what I'm talking about. 😉

I’m arguing with you, not the medication 🙂 It shouldn't come as a surprise that you're consistently misinterpreting the data you find, especially since you couldn't even correctly spell the class of drugs you're attempting to debate experts about. To be clear, they aren't "kortikostEoids," they are corticosteroids. Google really is a wonderful tool...

Angela Wright said:I followed up with the doctor I spoke to regarding corticosteroids and Glucosamine sulfate, and it appears (even though my memory of our multiple conversations is quite vivid🙄 ) that there was a misunderstanding

Wait, are you saying it turned out to be a cytostatic? 😂

You should double-check whether we are actually talking about corticosteroids, or if perhaps the term was something else entirely. 😎

Breastfeeding was what did the trick for me.

Michelle Cook83 said:Tablets irritate the stomach lining because that's where absorption happens, whereas suppositories absorb through the rectum, which is why you don't get that stomach ache after using a suppository.

No shit, 🤣 you missed the part of the discussion regarding how Voltaren works systemically by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Besides, if we are strictly talking about local effects, wouldn't the rectum be the part that hurts? 😉

Rachel Brooks63 said:hollowraven, your doctor is partially correct. I won't dive into the specifics right now—unless you're interested in those details, in which case we can take it to private messages—but the fact remains that vaccines don't cause me stomach pain, whereas certain pills certainly do. 😉

I would prefer a detailed explanation. We can do it via PM if necessary, though I see no reason why you shouldn't post it here. In fact, I believe others would find the information useful.

DayQuil contains caffeine, though I’m not entirely certain about NyQuil. Regarding Voltaren and its impact on the stomach—my doctor explained that its effect on the gastric mucosa isn't localized; it's systemic. It travels through the bloodstream and essentially inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, which in turn leaves the lining more susceptible to irritation than it would be otherwise. Bottom line: whether you swallow a pill or apply a topical gel, the result is identical. This whole topic is just an endless cycle of prostaglandins and other nonsense.

Oh, and apparently calcium is supposed to help with a sore throat.

slyseal28 said:That Brooklyn location might be a bit smaller than Breyer, but it isn't any worse. You show up, get your blood drawn, and you're done. The only real downside is that you actually have to go back in person to pick up your results; they don't email them to you like they do at Breyer.

They will send them via fax, though.

boldpilot10 said:Are you actually out of your mind? Seriously.

All that cash just for a godparent ceremony?
I mean, so what if you're the godfather. That's it.
If it were my daughter, I’d be happy with a tiny little something
but everyone keeps asking me—"What would you want to give?"

She just wants cold, hard cash. Every single one of those kids nowadays just wants money.
So I told her—okay, fine. If you get some cash, you can at least help me cover the bill at the restaurant.

And she totally lost it on me (16)—she tells me there's "no way"—though I know she was just thinking it.
The thing is, my kid already has everything—a computer, an MP3 player, two or three smartphones... I don't even know what else.
And she insists she doesn't need any of that stuff; she just wants the money so she can blow it on total nonsense. Literally.

If I were the godparent, I’d just buy a little piece of white gold as a keepsake, and leave it at that.

Apologies for the off-topic tangent:

Good grief, there is no way a teenager—let's say a sixteen-year-old girl—actually requires two or three different cell phones at once. I only carry one, and I certainly don't see the point in complicating my own life with extra devices. I am asking because my child is still an infant, and I am trying to prepare myself for the reality of what lies ahead.

Anonymous said:Good afternoon.
Could someone please advise where I should go if I have a gynecological issue but don't have a primary doctor here in Washington, D.C.? Should I head to the emergency room, or is there a specific urgent care clinic for gynecology? If so, where is it located?
Thank you.

There is an emergency department at the Mayo Clinic.

How exactly did you compile this list of forbidden foods? Did you run your own personal experiments and conclude they were doing you harm, or did you follow some kind of systematic testing protocol? I’m asking because I want to know just how precise these findings actually are.

loneranger18 said:Look, donating organs is a noble move, no question about it. But you don't all need to jump down our throats just because we aren't donors or probably won't be. Don't get me wrong—if someone close to me needs a kidney or bone marrow while I'm still around, I’ll step up in a heartbeat. There's no problem there. But if they're pulling an organ out of my corpse only for it to end up with whoever happens to be at the top of some list (and let's face it, it's often people with connections rather than kids or parents), then absolutely not. I want to know exactly where my parts are going, and I can't control that once I'm gone.

As for Ana Rukavina, hats off to her, may she rest in peace. The idea of creating a stem cell bank is fantastic, and I'll definitely contribute my part to that cause. However, I'm not handing over my blood until they figure out a way to collect it that doesn't involve needles... regardless of how ridiculous that might sound to some people.

Regarding the section I bolded: Are you talking about the United States? Are you one hundred percent certain of that, and do you actually have evidence? Or are you just making assumptions?

As for the rest: I don't see why anyone would care to know anything during a moment when they are certain they can no longer learn anything else, if you catch my drift. 😬 🤣

Edit: If you suffer from a phobia of needles, that is something that can be treated. Regardless of the topic.