Posts by Angela Wright

stormymaker24 said:😲😲😲😱😱

Has it even crossed your mind to find a new OB-GYN?
Who knows how she’s even handling your warts? Is she just applying topical treatments or throwing pills at you? You really ought to be getting topical stuff and focusing on boosting your immune system.
Switch doctors immediately.
If this is actually a purulent infection—and you're saying the mucosa is swollen and producing pus (?!?!)—then things could have spread quite a bit by now.
Cut ties with that hack, even if you have to go privately, and get some swabs done. I have no clue what this could be, but it sounds alarming.
I honestly don't understand why you're still seeing her...😲

I'm with you on this.

I can't believe she didn't at least give you some antiseptic wipes.😕 A pus-filled infection and no antibiotics?😲 Unbelievable.😳

Scott Wood4 said:I just got my blood work back today. Everything looks solid except for my cholesterol, which hit 5.6. Ideally, I should be under 5.0. What’s the fastest way to get this back in line? I've been reading that doctors usually don't start you on statins until you hit 7.0, and I really want to avoid getting to that point!

Look, being over by 0.5 isn't the end of the world. Just watch your diet, get some regular exercise in, and you'll be fine.👍

Casey White98 said:☕Are you referring to that part where she’d have to pay her attorney an additional amount if she loses the lawsuit—something like a third of the value of her business premises to cover his fees for running things for, say, five years?☕

So, he's actually going to pay her for screwing up? And that’s even assuming she actually bothered to read the solution she was given all the way to the end? That would be great. It would be fair. But let's be real—it's just not going to happen.

Hey, look, you might want to take a second to actually read what electricpilot29 wrote up there before you jump to any conclusions.
Find yourself an attorney who actually knows how to handle a case like yours, take the lead on resolving it, and then pay their fees.
Or.
Option B: Just decide not to pay. Don't bother following the logic in the previous post. Instead, just rely on some lawyer friends who haven't even looked at your case files—the kind who just spout nonsense over coffee while using the local zoo as an excuse to grab a latte.

That is exactly my point.☕ Isn't that just lovely? All because this woman actually believed in the rule of law. What an idiot. She should probably just have everything stripped away from her immediately. 🙄🙄🙄

@Zachary Miller6
Watching the news lately, it seems there are plenty of stories just like yours, all blending together into the same old repetitive sludge. Maybe you should start an association or some kind of advocacy group so you can present a united front. I suspect your chances of being heard would be much higher that way.
I hope you've managed to figure out exactly what you can expect by now, especially since we've seen nothing but conflicting information floating around here. May God give you strength and the funds to keep going; you're certainly going to need them.😢
Are you planning to sue the agency? If you ask me, they're the ones most at fault here, considering they were handling the sale of property with such questionable ownership.

rapidbear8 said:Hey everyone. We just got some devastating news—my dad's been diagnosed with a brain tumor and lung cancer. It's a hell of a blow. 😢😢
Surgery wasn't an option for the lungs, so they ended up performing the brain procedure using Gamma Knife over in Washington, D.C.
He started chemo three days ago. On the first day, the infusion dragged on for six hours, and he was dealing with constant bouts of vomiting right after. Now, he’s been hiccuping all day long. I honestly can't tell if this is just a side effect of the treatment or something else entirely, and I have no clue how to make it stop.😕
We’re all just paralyzed by fear...😢

It’s possible this is just a side effect from the chemo, but since hiccups are essentially a neurological trigger, we can't rule out that they might be a symptom of some kind of neurological glitch caused by a brain tumor.

I know some people swear by Coca-Cola as the ultimate remedy for easing chemo side effects. Personally, I’m healthy, but whenever I get hit with a bout of hiccups, a little Coke does the trick for me. One good burp and the whole thing clears right up. Honestly, someone should give it a shot—it’s definitely not going to hurt them. Check out this link.Increased CO2 levels in your bloodstream can actually help kick a hiccup spell, and thank God there’s plenty of that stuff in Coca-Cola. So, honestly, you might as well just chug it.
I’ve got this nagging feeling that even something like a muscle relaxant—take a sedative like Normabel, for instance—might actually help. It works by physically loosening up your muscles, which could be exactly what's needed here.

I caught a glimpse through the window of General Hospital yesterday, and it looks like they’ve started stocking those detoxification machines too. I couldn't quite tell if it was the exact same model I use at home, though, because they had the price tag tucked away inside a metal display case where the device sits. Anyway, they're asking $997.

urbanbison70 said:Hey everyone. I’m new to this thread, so I want to wish you all nothing but the best with your treatments. Cancer runs in my family—my mom fought breast cancer and my dad dealt with abdominal cancer. Mom had surgery in late '99, went through a round of six chemo sessions and 36 radiation treatments, and she was clear for about 8 or 9 years, provided she kept up with her checkups. My dad got sick in June 2006; he went under the knife immediately, had 11 rounds of chemo plus an unknown amount of radiation, and unfortunately passed away in the summer of 2007.
I’m trying to find information regarding leiomyosarcoma (abdominal). That’s what my dad had, but I can’t find much useful info online about it. According to his doctors, it’s one of the most aggressive types out there and incredibly rare. Right after the surgery, the prognosis was grim—they were looking at maybe 2 to 3 months. We fought right alongside him, though, and he actually managed to hang on for a little over a year. When they first found the cancer in his abdomen, the tumor was about 23 cm. Surgery managed to remove roughly 85% of it, and then they tried to wipe out the rest with chemotherapy. But honestly, even the strongest chemo couldn't touch it; that remaining 15% just started growing uncontrollably again, and we ran out of options.
I can't help but wonder how long that thing was actually inside him before anyone caught it. Does anyone here know someone who dealt with this specific type of cancer, or have any insight into it?

Here you go, this link has more info on leiomyosarcoma.
It’s a very rare type of soft tissue sarcoma.

redbison8 said:Hey everyone...

Yesterday, I started feeling back pain for the very first time in my life. It’s not excruciating or anything, but I’m honestly pretty freaked out because I know how many people deal with this and how easily it can turn into a chronic nightmare. Since this is brand new to me, I want to nip it in the bud if possible so I’m not dealing with major issues years down the road.

My job is mostly administrative, so I'm sitting in a chair for 8 hours straight, and even when I'm home, I spend most of my time glued to my desk computer. I know it's bad for you, but I guess I needed this wake-up call. I've always been active, so I never had issues like this before. Lately, though, I rarely exercise—especially during the winter—and I'm moving around much less than I used to. The pain started in my lower back yesterday (just above the glutes) and today it seems to have migrated up toward the middle of my back. It’s more noticeable when I lie down.....

Any advice, recommendations, or ideas would be greatly appreciated... Thanks a lot....

Go see a doctor so they can get you a referral to a physical therapist. This might just be an acute flare-up, but if you don't address it, it could definitely become a chronic problem. You need a proper diagnosis and a treatment plan that actually works. Don't just wander around aimlessly popping painkillers; go do this the right way.👍

Grace Jackson11 said:I’m bringing this up one more time, just hoping someone might actually have something to say about it. Even if the internet is down. Anyone else dealing with this? Any personal experiences?

Check out www.zanovidan.com

Amy Hayes28 said:Hey there, old friends and new.🙂

Has anyone here dealt with facial twitching in someone with a brain tumor?
What should I be looking out for?
For the last two or three days, his left side has been spasming several times a day...

Best to everyone, hang in there.🙂

Those are tremors. It’s also possible they’re actually seizures. Is your dad currently on an anti-epileptic medication like Phemiton?

@everyone

You guys aren't showing up to the association forum nearly enough.☕ You really need to start posting over there more often so we can turn these shared threads into a real database. If we do that, every newly diagnosed person will have everything they need in one central location instead of wandering around aimlessly. It seems like everyone has just grown attached to this specific thread, so you mostly stick to it. A few people just copy-paste their stuff elsewhere, but most of you are bypassing the main site entirely. That wasn't the plan when we all agreed we needed a dedicated "hub" to tackle these issues.

rapidmaker10 said:quote:

Activated charcoal works by using its massive surface area to grab onto toxins within the digestive tract. It’s actually a great option because it’s incredibly safe and non-toxic; since it isn't absorbed into the bloodstream, it just passes right through the system along with whatever it caught. That makes it perfectly fine for kids or pregnant women to use without any real worry.

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Great, then why don't you just pass out the stuff like candy?👍 They tried telling me it was strictly for when you've swallowed something poisonous.🙄

rapidmaker10 said:Activated charcoal... it’s one of those things people love to throw around like it’s some kind of magic bullet for everything from bloating to accidental poisonings. Look, I get the appeal. It’s intuitive—you swallow this black dust, it acts like a sponge in your gut, and boom, the toxins are gone. It’s a classic "vacuum cleaner" analogy that makes perfect sense on paper. But we need to be realistic about how much of this is actual science and how much is just wellness influencers chasing clout. Sure, in an ER setting, doctors at places like Mayo Clinic use it for specific types of overdoses because it can bind to certain chemicals before they hit your bloodstream. That’s legitimate medicine. But when you see someone posting about drinking charcoal lattes to "detox" after a night out in Chicago? That’s where we need to tap the brakes. The problem is that charcoal isn't exactly a precision instrument. It doesn't have a GPS for toxins. It’s more like a giant net thrown into the ocean; you might catch the fish you're looking for, but you're also going to snag all the coral and seaweed along with it. Specifically, it can mess with your nutrient absorption. If you take it right after a healthy meal, you aren't just sucking up the bad stuff; you're essentially flushing your vitamins and minerals straight down the toilet. You're neutralizing the very things your body actually needs to function. It’s not inherently bad, but it’s definitely not a miracle cure-all. Treat it like a specialized tool, not a daily supplement. Use it when there's a genuine medical necessity, but don't go thinking you can sweep away a bad lifestyle with a handful of black powder.

If this doesn't clear up in the next couple of days, I’m heading straight to the doctor.🤷

Activated charcoal is your go-to for stomach issues because it basically acts like a magnet, binding to everything alive in your system and neutralizing it. It’s fantastic for killing heartburn, and you'll see it used in serious cases of poisoning too. The real battleground, though, is in your gut.

Sandra Campbell9 said:..or maybe try some high-quality probiotics like Culturelle or other supplement capsules you can pick up at any CVS or Walgreens. Peppermint tea or fennel tea can also help soothe things down. I’d suggest staying away from dairy for a bit until your system stabilizes.🙂

It isn't just about avoiding dairy. You really need to focus on restoring the balance in your gut flora, which basically got flushed out by that diarrhea.

Dana Cruz3 said:I honestly don't know what to do anymore—since Saturday, I've been dealing with constant diarrhea and gas, and I can actually feel this weird intestinal cramping and irritability. What should I do?🤷 I'm sticking to a bland diet and drinking tea... but how do I make this stop?😢 Someone please help me out..
Is there some kind of antibiotic or medication I could have someone pick up for me at a CVS or something? What’s the best way to handle this?

Antibiotics? Are you kidding me?👎 You need probiotics. Get some Align LGG and have someone run to the drugstore for some Red Bull.

Angela Wright said:Her brain cells are essentially dying off. That is a heavy, brutal diagnosis to carry😢. Unfortunately, it’s a progressive condition, meaning it moves forward relentlessly, though I know there are medications available that can help slow down the decline. My fear is that a "cure" to reverse the damage doesn't exist, which means a full recovery isn't on the table. It’s going to get harder as time goes on, and she’ll gradually lose the abilities she still holds onto today. Just be there for her and try to stay patient as she starts changing.
That is truly devastating. I'm assuming she's relatively young.

Unfortunately, I got it wrong.🙄Some things are currently underway. Studies.But honestly, we're still just hovering right around zero.👎 I messed up my assumption because I conflated Alzheimer's with Parkinson's—which, unlike Alzheimer's, can actually be slowed down with medication. With Alzheimer's, you're basically just looking at drugs that might ease certain symptoms, but that’s really where the road ends. To make matters worse here, there doesn't even seem to be a clear understanding of what triggered this whole mess in the first place. Brain atrophy.
My apologies to anyone I might have given false hope to.😢

Jacob Myers85 said:Yeah, she was only 20... man, my heart just breaks for her. I mean, you have to assume the meds basically wrecked her system, since they were constantly swapping her out on different prescriptions and all that mess. Just awful.
I was reading some stuff online about how people with Alzheimer's deal with this too—something about certain cells in the brain getting totally wiped out or whatever. Honestly, I don't know the science behind it, I'm no expert.

Exactly. It’s a similar mechanism with Alzheimer's. Check your PM.

Jeffrey Reyes4 said:He doesn't give a damn about legality!

Look, he should just throw it on Craigslist or eBay and call it a day. I'm sure someone will bite. He just needs to make sure he isn't trying to sell snake oil!

In India, that's a gold mine.

Keith Perez5 said:I’ve got someone threatening me with selling my kidney on the black market. If anyone knows of a site or anything similar where I can look into this, please let me know. This isn't a joke... he's actually serious. Thanks in advance.

Honestly, I don't think that kind of thing is even remotely possible to pull off legally here in the States.

Jacob Myers85 said:So, I just found out a friend of mine has brain atrophy. She’s been dealing with mental health issues for a while now, and apparently, the doctors are saying things are looking pretty grim. To be honest, she still seems to be functioning okay most of the time—she just kind of blanks out for a few seconds here and there. But man, it really hit me hard. It makes me wonder... does this mean she's actually dying? And is there even a tiny, microscopic chance of her getting better?

Her brain cells are essentially dying off. That is a heavy, brutal diagnosis to carry😢. Unfortunately, it’s a progressive condition, meaning it moves forward relentlessly, though I know there are medications available that can help slow down the decline. My fear is that a "cure" to reverse the damage doesn't exist, which means a full recovery isn't on the table. It’s going to get harder as time goes on, and she’ll gradually lose the abilities she still holds onto today. Just be there for her and try to stay patient as she starts changing.
That is truly devastating. I'm assuming she's relatively young.

vividlynx68 said:To all the people whining about how expensive lawyers are—please, feel free to weigh in on this thread... ☕

☕Are you talking about that part where if they lose the lawsuit, they end up owing their attorney something like a third of their house value?☕

I just hope you run into an IRS agent who actually knows how to do their job properly, honey.
Good luck!

Steven Bailey70 said:Stink... odor... it's all the same mess.

Is there anything out there besides just spraying stuff on it?

Look, every single morning after you hop out of the shower and wash up, just grab a few drops of lavender oil, rub it between your palms, and massage it into your feet—soles, toes, everywhere. Lavender acts as a natural antiseptic that’ll take care of any fungus and kill off that stench at the source.