Posts by Angela Wright

northernpanther12 said:lol I’m talking about that ex of mine—I'm basically admitting that after everything went down, I didn't even go get tested

Look, I get where you're coming from, but you clearly missed my point entirely 🤣

Have fun 🙂

Lisa Doyle said:More people have died from being assaulted by an owl with late-stage syphilis than from kissing someone with HIV....don't worry about your daughter😉

hehe...I'll just go injure myself then🤣....where exactly did you dig up this owl?🤣

ironstag said:Honestly, I don't even know what I'm afraid of... My period is usually heavy and lasts about 5 or 6 days😢(( but today is only day 3 and it already feels like it's winding down....

So, what exactly are you so worried about?😁
Look on the bright side—be glad it isn't even heavier than this or that it won't stay this way forever.👍
That’s actually something to celebrate.🙂 🎉

p.s. I still haven't wrapped my head around how being coddled by a boyfriend fits into this whole equation.🤷

northernpanther12 said:Look, I haven't actually gone out and gotten tested for HIV—mostly because I was the first one to go all the way with that girl, you know? But honestly, if I had picked up anything, I’m pretty sure I would have felt the symptoms by now... it's been a good amount of years since then.

Oh, so you were her "first" who bit her? Is that what she told you? 😉

Why don't you tell us if you're still out there drinking girls' blood?😁

northernpanther12 said:Now, regarding that whole blood thing—that's definitely worth a conversation. Back when I was a teenager, maybe 16 or 17, I gave my ex girlfriend such a hard bite that I actually had to spit blood in the bathroom. Since I didn't fully grasp how HIV was transmitted back then, I ended up going to some classes to figure it all out... so yeah, if a bite is intense enough, you really can transfer blood. It all depends on how rough things get.😉😉

You’re clearly an extreme zealot.🤣
So, have you actually tested positive for HIV?

ironstag said:I've got a few things weighing on me... actually, just one big thing. About nine days ago, I was physically intimate with a guy, but we didn't even take our clothes off. It was just some heavy making out and touching, nothing more. My period arrived exactly 25 days after my last one, but it's only lasted two days and feels like it's already wrapping up. I'm freaking out... can anyone explain what might be going on?
help me, please 😕😕😕😕

What exactly are you afraid of? 😕

northernpanther12 said:lol, yeah, that’s exactly what I was getting at—the chance of even bumping into someone in that situation is low, and then the actual ways to catch it drop that percentage even further. But look, you see tons of teenagers doing those gross "love bites" on necks, right? Now imagine if that person happens to be CDC positive... and you've got a cut or a sore in your own mouth (and I don't just mean a bitten lip)...

I think you're overreacting. Besides, with "love bites," you aren't actually ingesting blood; you’re just getting bruises on the skin.

If I were a parent watching my daughter head out into the real world, I’d be much more concerned about Hepatitis B and C. Those viruses are far more aggressive than HIV because, unlike HIV, which is incredibly fragile when exposed to the air, Hep can survive outside the body much longer, making it significantly easier to catch. I would absolutely make sure my kid was vaccinated against Hep B. Unfortunately, there’s no vaccine for Hep C.
On top of hepatitis, you’ve got mononucleosis, often called the "kissing disease." A lot of people who catch it deal with permanent immune system struggles, not to mention the lifelong dietary restrictions needed to protect a liver being taxed by the virus. That goes for the hepatitis viruses too.

So, folks, don't let yourselves lose sight of the forest for the trees. 😳

northernpanther12 said:Well, it doesn't necessarily require both people to be actively bleeding at the exact same time. Think about it this way—so many people deal with dental issues where they might have a sore or an ulcer in their mouth, right? It irritates the nerve, causes a little bit of bleeding, and then—say Person A was dealing with that earlier and still has trace amounts of blood in their saliva (like under the tongue or tucked between the lip and the teeth)—and then they go and kiss Person B, who also happens to have an open sore in their mouth...
I think I've made myself clear enough there.

Even in that scenario, the odds are so microscopically low they're basically non-existent. You have a better chance of getting struck by lightning while walking down a street in Chicago than catching anything that way.
There's actually a great thread on the CDC here on the forum; just Google it and you'll find it. It's packed with some really eye-opening statistical data.

Come on, people, I’m begging you... 🙂

Do me a favor and actually go study "The Industry Standard" —specifically the section that breaks down the potential risks and explicitly lists where those risks don't apply.

Steven Jackson13 said:🙂 Well, I'll be—I know the score, but there's just nothing I can do about it... and yet, here I am, expected to dish out advice like some sort of expert.🙏

The guy claiming he caught the CDC from a kiss is lying through his teeth.
Cut out all that hearsay and gossip. If you want the truth, stop listening to rumors and start trusting the actual experts who live and breathe this stuff.
If you only knew the sheer amount of nonsense I’ve had to listen to lately...😳

Water changes its density based on temperature shifts, which directly impacts how light travels through it and affects the entire spectrum covered by the light source. You get varying levels of refraction, plus the object itself casts shadows and reflects its own color; when you factor in movement, you get constant fluctuations in refraction, causing colors to appear differently. It’s pure physics—specifically optics—not some medical issue.

Chloe Ramos3 said:I had foot surgery two weeks ago. Ten days after the procedure, I went in for my dressing change and follow-up, carrying a referral for a specialist. While I was there, they did an X-ray, but then they got all annoyed because I didn't have a specific referral for the imaging—otherwise, I’d have to pay out of pocket for $40. They told me that next time, I absolutely must bring a referral that explicitly states "follow-up X-ray." I’ve been scheduled for another check-up four weeks post-op, and they’re going to need another X-ray to make sure everything healed correctly. The problem is, my primary care doctor refuses to write the referral for the X-ray; she'll only give me the one for the specialist, arguing that they aren't going to run a bunch of tests on me just for the sake of it.
How should I handle this?? What are my rights regarding these referrals, and is there someone I can file a complaint with? Why won't my doctor provide the exact paperwork the hospital is demanding??
Thanks!

It's because hitting you with radiation twice in such a short window is overkill. If they're acting so smart, tell them to just order an MRI instead. 😳

Emily Reed60 said:Every single morning, right after I get up and eat breakfast, my heart starts racing out of control and I can barely catch my breath—it’s shallow, heavy, and honestly terrifying. This has been happening every day for a while now. It usually settles down once I hit the bathroom for a bowel movement, which seems to calm things off.
I’m not sure if I should be panicking here. Could this actually be something serious?

Yes.
Why haven't you called your doctor yet?

northernmarlin79 said:Look, I know it’s stupid to be debating something on a forum that might or might not be happening, and if we're talking about heart issues, there's no room for jokes.
But I'll lay this out just for the sake of information, and maybe get some advice.
Today—and actually two days ago, though it was less intense—after stepping outside in short sleeves into the cold air, I felt this tightness in my chest. (I should mention that I usually react to the cold like this, after about 5 minutes). Today, the pressure is way worse; it hurts more when I lie down, my breathing is shallow, and walking makes the pain intense.
Maybe I should head to the doctor, but... people in my family work in medicine, and the other issue is that I had a harder time with drug intoxication during my last hit, and I'm terrified this is the fallout.
I don't want a lecture, just maybe some advice on how to dull the pain. And yeah, should I take an aspirin or something?

Unlike your last time, try being a bit more responsible and just go see a doctor.

Paul Castillo8 said:I’m fighting testicular cancer that has already spread to my lungs and brain. I’ve already endured three different rounds of chemo—16 cycles total—plus 10 sessions of radiation therapy. 🙂

Now the doctors are pushing me toward high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant. The problem is, they talk over my head; everything is so technical and jargon-heavy that I can't make heads or tails of what they're actually saying. When I try to research it online, it's the same thing—just endless medical terminology. 🤷

I came to this forum hoping someone here has walked this path before, because I have a mountain of questions...
If anyone out there has been through this, please email me at huma_@live.com and leave your number so I can give you a call. Thanks, take care.

Just post your specific question here.
I’m not entirely sure if anyone in our group has dealt with this exact scenario, but I know some of the women here who went through similar treatments for lymphoma, and I'm sure they'll reach out to share what they went through. Plus, we have an oncologist visiting soon who should be able to break everything down for you in plain English.

From what I understand, the whole process requires staying in a sterile unit.
Check here for a clear breakdown of the procedure, though it is in English. If you need help translating anything, just let me 🙂
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Ethan Perez5 said:Hey, I’m on Triquilar birth control... I took my pill last night
around 11 PM. Then around 1 AM, I dealt with diarrhea... and the nausea just wouldn't quit
and by 5 AM, I was vomiting. I'm worried the pill might not have been
absorbed... Does it make sense to take an extra one now, and then still take my regular dose tonight
to stay on track?? Thanks!

There’s definitely a chance it didn't stick. Just keep taking them exactly as scheduled , but use a condom during sex to be safe.
Grab some activated charcoal and take it to settle your stomach and the diarrhea; just make sure you wait at least 2 or 3 hours before taking your pill.

You really should have picked up some Dulcolax. It works instantly.👍

Brenda Cooper3 said:Where exactly is there supposed to be zinc??

In pumpkin seeds.👍

Melissa James70 said:They went in with everything they had, looking for a smoking gun, and came up completely empty-handed. I’m not saying you shouldn't double-check things.Look, I also believe we shouldn't go hunting for a terminal illness every single time someone runs a slight fever. I get it—I see your signature and your involvement with these Health forums, so I know this is your area of expertise. But that doesn't mean we need to jump straight to the worst-case scenario and fuel unnecessary panic every time a temperature spikes.
We all know how much the mind can mess with the body, and we also know that if you go looking for trouble, you’re probably going to find it. Most likely, there isn't actually anything wrong with her, but constantly feeding someone's paranoia can eventually manifest into a real physical issue. I truly believe that.

Whether this is psychosomatic or something physical is entirely up to a doctor to diagnose and evaluate. If she’s running a constant fever without a clear medical explanation, she needs to get under the care of a specialist to figure out what's actually going on.
When it comes to cancer, getting a screening doesn't mean you should immediately jump to the worst-case scenario. Someone who wants to shut that door before it even swings open. If everyone followed that logic, nobody would ever bother with a Pap smear or a mammogram just because they’re terrified of what might turn up. 🙄Is this just you being pessimistic or what? I honestly don't get where you're coming from.😕People get cancer. It’s a brutal reality, and it happens far more often than people care to admit, regardless of whether you or I like it or not. One in three people is facing some form of malignancy right now, but the conversation is often hushed up just to avoid "fueling pessimism," as you put it. That "if you look for trouble, you'll find it" mentality is dangerous. It has cost far too many lives because people waited to act until the disease was already miles ahead of them. With cancer rates skyrocketing during this pandemic, you’ve got your priorities completely backwards.
Look, most malignant diseases are totally curable if you catch them early enough. A persistent high fever that just won't break can be one of those early warning signs for something like Hodgkin’s lymphoma, for instance. Given your family history, it’s only logical that you go see a doctor to push for a more thorough, specialized diagnostic workup.

Melissa James70 said:I’d bet money that both the tooth issue and the blister will clear up just fine. Honestly, I’ll also bet that all those symptoms will eventually fade away once you stop obsessing over them.

Look, honey, when it comes to stuff like health, you don't go placing bets or trying to handle things on the fly)🙂.
Dental infections and blisters in women are some of the most common reasons for a persistent fever that just won't break. Regardless of what anyone says, a fever that lingers like that isn't something you can just ignore; it’s not normal, and you need to take it seriously and figure out exactly what's causing it.

Maria Howard27 said:I go to the dentist religiously because I’m a total dental freak; I actually had a cavity recently that got patched up immediately.🙂
why?

My doctor didn't give me a referral for a urinalysis, but as far as I can tell, everything feels fine down there.🙂 😉

A dental granuloma can wreak havoc on your entire system. Just because you aren't feeling pain doesn't mean there isn't an inflammatory process festering under a filling or somewhere else in the tooth.

As for a bladder infection, you don't necessarily have to be symptomatic to have one. If a lab test shows white blood cells or bacteria in your urine, that could very well be the root of your issues. Infections—especially when E. coli is the culprit—tend to be stubborn and prone to coming back over and over again.

Given the history of cancer in your family, I really think you need a more thorough approach from your medical team. Be upfront with your primary care physician and insist on a referral to a specialist for more advanced testing.