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Silet Springs Community Health Center in Health ·
Sandra Martin72 said:For a dentist, you definitely want Dr. Kennedy. As for primary care, I used to see Dr. Jefferson, but I switched because I moved over to the Rutgers area and didn't want the commute. I can't speak to the OBGYN since I go to the community health center, but the dentist there is a genius—and let’s be honest, easy on the eyes too (haha). I was really happy with Dr. Jefferson, though I'm not sure if she's still taking new patients. To clarify, she is still practicing, but Dr. Bush covers for her occasionally while she finishes up some advanced training, maybe in family medicine or something similar. She's great. The dentist works odd mornings and even afternoons, at least that's how it was when I went, and I doubt they've changed the schedule recently. Dr. Jefferson works the opposite hours of him.

From what I hear, Dr. Jefferson is back from her residency. I’d also recommend Dr. Cavala. If you need an OBGYN, Dr. Koss is the top choice, but she’s so busy it’s hard to get an appointment. Dr. Warren - Buffett and Dr. Rockefeller also practice there, and both are fantastic.
As far as dentists go, Dr. Penn is excellent.
Thickened uterine lining: what should I expect? in Women's Health ·
Rebecca Scott said:My mom is going through menopause (she's 52). Her gynecologist told her that her uterine lining is thickened—about 8.2 mm—and said it looked pretty suspicious. She just had an endometrial biopsy done and they sent the sample off for testing. We have to wait a week for the results and we are absolutely losing our minds with anxiety 🙂... Mom hasn't had a period in almost two years, and I read somewhere that the main symptom of uterine cancer is bleeding, which she isn't experiencing. I think I'm just trying to comfort myself, but honestly, I'm terrified. Has anyone dealt with something similar? To me, it seems logical that women in menopause might have a thicker lining since there's no menstrual cycle and nothing is shedding 🤷, but I'm just a layman here... obviously, this thickening shouldn't be happening 😕... what else could cause this? I just hope it's nothing malignant 🙂 🙂

I personally deal with a thickened uterine lining, and apparently, it affects about 20% of women; in the US, it usually shows up through really heavy periods. I had surgery for endometriosis three years ago, and before that, I had been poked and prodded by several different gynecologists, yet not one of them ever mentioned it until I went to a private clinic recently for a Pap smear. So, it’s entirely possible your mom has had this her whole life and nobody ever flagged it.
If it turns out to be something bad—God forbid, though I really don't think it will—it'll likely be caught in time and dealt with. I know the waiting game is the absolute worst part, but try to hang in there and stay positive. Don't let the fact that they sent it for testing scare you too much. I had a benign cyst, and they sent the tissue for pathology after my surgery too. You can never say with 100% certainty whether something is malignant or benign until those lab results come back.
wanderingharbor61 said:Angela Wright🙂🙏🙏🙏,

thank you so much. I am losing my mind with worry; my mom just got diagnosed two days ago: metastatic melanoma, and then there's all this other stuff they wrote down...

On March 13th, she had surgery to remove a cyst and an enlarged lymph node near her breast, which was sent off for a biopsy. That’s the result I mentioned above. Before that (now it all makes sense... I honestly can't tell...),

about two years ago, she had some kind of sore halfway between her shoulder and breast that got inflamed... the doctor drained it... it recently flared up again, so she took a dose of antibiotics and they tried to handle it outpatient. Before that, we did a puncture, the results were negative, then we did ultrasounds and a mammogram, which led to finding that cyst they recommended removing.

After the surgery, we lived in blissful ignorance for two weeks, and then—total shock😲...

Not only is it cancer (though no one in my immediate family has actually said the word yet—my extended family doesn't know anything because Mom doesn't want them to), but it’s melanoma, and it has metastasized...

I'm trying to help however I possibly can. I'm terrified, constantly searching for info online. As for the men in the family, they aren't much help beyond driving us around; they're so paralyzed by fear they have no idea🤷 how to even act...

For those who have been through a PET/CT scan, what paperwork should I bring? Is it mandatory to have an oncologist's opinion on a specific form, and what is the average wait time?

Best wishes to everyone. To those fighting: hang in there and don't lose hope. And to their loved ones, who are carrying so much worry: I wish you patience and strength, just like the patients, to get through these trials and find healing!

Post a question on the association's forum and browse their pages; you'll find a lot of vital information regarding the disease itself and various treatment options. There's a much wider variety of people there who can give you answers.
Regarding the men and their ability to step up—all credit to the wonderful exceptions on this forum—but women generally handle these kinds of crises much better. A testament to that is the fact that most people posting on this thread or the site are female. Women are usually the ones carrying the weight of the whole situation on their shoulders.
It is unbelievable how insidious melanoma can be. Still, I truly hope things can be brought under control somehow. Stay positive and fight with everything you've got.
wanderingharbor61 said:Hey everyone,

does anyone happen to know what the wait times are looking like for an appointment at Mount Sinai?

Thanks!

Look, you can find a ton of useful info right here regarding PET-CT scans.
Hangover cures? in Health ·
Jerry Hernandez12 said:So, I was out on the town last night... had a few drinks, and when I woke up this morning, I honestly thought I might need to head straight to the ER for some kind of heavy-duty medication because my head was spinning so much. It wasn't even that I drank a ton, it just really didn't sit well with my stomach 🙂 or my head, haha
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Eventually, I managed to pull myself out of bed, and things weren't actually quite as dire as I initially feared; the nausea subsided somewhat, though I still felt a little lightheaded and generally out of sorts
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I decided to step out for some fresh air and made a quick run to the local CVS and the pharmacy. I ended up grabbing a Donut, which—full disclosure—actually made me feel a bit worse, but I picked up some Neofen Forte and some Supradyn effervescent tablets for an energy boost. I can't even begin to tell you how much those Supradyn worked wonders for me! They totally restored my energy levels, and suddenly, I felt human again
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But anyway... I wanted to ask, what do you all typically do when you find yourselves in a similar predicament? Aside from the usual advice like taking a lukewarm shower... blah, blah, blah 🙂🙂🙂🙂:live or:

Man, I still remember when one single cocktail absolutely wrecked me a few years ago—and I’m talking just two small glasses. The vertigo and nausea were unreal. There's no magic fix. Your best bet is to purge whatever you can, chug fluids—tea if possible—and just find a quiet corner to sit in and wait for the storm to pass. And for heaven's sake, stay away from greasy, fried food—so yeah, forget about grabbing a Donut in a situation like that.
Never drink on an empty stomach, never drink alone, and if you absolutely have to go out, make sure there’s always a sober person nearby, especially if you start getting sick.
Itchy butt in Health ·
Look, you could be dealing with fungi, but it could just as easily be parasites. And I’m not just talking about those gross little worms people always picture; we're talking micro-parasites that can hitch a ride if, say, you don't scrub your salad or other veggies properly before eating them. If you want to get to the bottom of this, you need to ask your doctor for a stool analysis. It's actually pretty easy to treat once you know what you're fighting.
casualpanther1 said:Hey everyone,
I can tell you firsthand that those grim doctor predictions don't always come true.
My wife hits the 19-month mark since her diagnosis today, and thank God, she’s doing incredibly well. In fact, she’s the exact opposite of what they feared—she’s full of life, courage, faith, and an unwavering trust in God's help. I haven't seen a single thing about her condition that gives me pause. The tricky part is that after 19 months, life just keeps moving, which means the uncertainty starts to build up. No matter how much I read about this diagnosis, I always find strength in the stories of survivors who have lived decades beyond their prognosis. I truly believe she’s following in those footsteps.
On top of all that, I finally got my own call to head to the hospital for an embolization of an arteriovenous malformation in my brain. I’m heading in tomorrow, and the procedure is scheduled for Monday. Even though my mind is racing with all sorts of anxious thoughts, I just look at my wife—her bravery and her absolute faith in healing while fighting her own battle—and it grounds me.
Compared to what she's going through, this should be a walk in the park. I really hope that's the case.
Best wishes to you all; stay strong.

Hang in there. I've always looked at you two as the gold standard for willpower, grit, and what it means to support your family with pure love. I'm confident this surgery will go just as smoothly; there's no reason to fear.👍
Jose Miller3 said:which is basically why I said I hadn't really eaten anything special

Yeah, I get it—that bit about the asparagus was just meant to be informative.

It’s entirely possible that whatever you did eat caused some weird chemical reaction or combination in your system.🤷

I’m with gentlecanyon92 on this one: if this doesn't clear up, go get a urinalysis done.

p.s. I once carried an E. coli infection around for ages without feeling a single symptom, but my urine smelled absolutely foul.
Let's just say things get pretty unpleasant if you decide to go all in on asparagus.
William Hall2 said:You've got a point there. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone else on this forum has gone through something similar so I can know what kind of storm to brace for.

Look, you have to be ready for anything, especially when you're dealing with a parent fighting cancer. To be completely blunt, given everything that’s been going on, his current condition doesn't look great—but at least he's in the hospital now, where they can run the actual tests and get him the help he needs.
People often walk into situations thinking they're identical to what happened to someone else, only to find out they're worlds apart once the dust settles. Don't burn yourself out worrying about things that haven't happened yet. If everything turns out fine, you'll have wasted a massive amount of energy stressing over nothing; if things take a turn for the worse, you'll have plenty of time to deal with that when it actually arrives.
Just remember: patience is everything.

Hang in there.🙂
Amanda Miller69 said:I visited her yesterday, and thank God, she was almost back to her "normal" self, though she still drifts off every now and then. She’s going to pull through. I’ll try to talk to her once she’s discharged from the hospital on medical leave, but we’ll have to see what the doctors say. The one I spoke to yesterday told me we wouldn't discuss the next steps of her recovery until the timing was right. Right now, the priority is just getting her back on her feet and making sure she doesn't just stay bedridden. Sometimes I get hit with this fear of what the future holds.🙄

Don't look that far ahead🙂! When that "future" actually arrives—and let me tell you, it can show up in a thousand different ways you could never predict or prepare for—you will deal with it and handle it just like you're handling this. Whatever comes next is bound to be less brutal than what she's enduring right now.
Never let fear take hold! Fear only feeds the demons and makes them stronger!
William Hall2 said:I have a question.
My dad ended up in the hospital a few days ago. Six years back, he had surgery for liver and colon cancer.
Everything seemed fine until recently.
Now he’s dealing with intense pain on the right side of his abdomen and running a really high fever—around 102.
Has anyone dealt with something similar? What should I be expecting here?

Thanks in advance.

Look, they’re going to run every single test imaginable to figure out exactly what’s going on. Honestly, all the guesswork and speculation online doesn't help anyone; it just adds more stress. Your dad is in the hospital, which means he’s getting the professional care he needs right now. Focus on the reality of the situation. You know how heavy this diagnosis is—fighting a disease like this is a lifelong marathon, not a sprint. We just have to take it one day at a time and deal with whatever comes our way.
wearyfox61 said:Nobody’s actually giving me a straight answer: what does liver health have to do with physical activity, and why exactly would it stop me from working out?

I honestly don't get how you can be this confused.😕
Think of the liver as the body's primary detox center and main filtration system. When you push yourself through a workout, you're cranking up your metabolism, which puts a massive load on the liver because it's a heavy hitter in metabolic processes. Instead of getting a break, it's forced to work overtime under extra stress. While the liver is capable of regenerating, it’s a slow process—it needs actual downtime to recover properly.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/...2&cat=t&show=1
Sandra Baker35 said:Look, I’ve got a massive psychological hurdle to clear here: I just can't bring myself to face these medical exams and the anxiety that comes with them. I'm 40 years old, perfectly healthy, and I don't have hepatitis. My husband seems just as fit as I am, so I really don't believe I'm carrying any kind of hepatitis either. I'm scheduled for more blood work in a few days, and if those levels come back elevated again, I guess I'll have to figure out my next move... I suppose.😕

Look, honey, whatever someone scribbles down on a piece of paper and labels as a diagnosis is already part of your reality. You can try to deny it or pretend it isn't there all you want, but avoiding the truth won't make the problem vanish. In fact, refusing to face it head-on is just going to make everything worse in every possible way.
So, you’ve basically got two choices:
You can either keep living like a slave to your own fears, letting them eat you alive until the day you die—resulting in a life that’s nothing more than a miserable, low-quality slog—or you can actually do something about it.
Look, you need to step up and fight for yourself—for your own health and your own happiness. But don't think it stops there. You have to advocate for your loved ones too, because everything that hits you eventually ripples out to them. When you're struggling, they're feeling it right along with you. It’s all connected.

Life offers zero guarantees. That’s just how it works. Because nothing is set in stone, you have to be in a constant state of combat—fighting to improve your circumstances and fighting to protect the good things you've managed to build so they don't slip through your fingers. That is the core philosophy behind the idea that life is an uphill battle. And when you're in that fight, your health is the absolute number one priority.

Fear, confrontation... it all boils down to that split second when you decide to act. Honestly, you have every reason under the sun to just go for it and become one hell of a woman.😉
wearyfox61 said:Thanks a ton for the link and the advice.🙂

Actually, I stumbled onto something interesting:

Treatment is basically the same as it is for Hepatitis A—just rest until the Bilirubin shows up positive in your urine and your liver feels tender during an exam. You stick to a low-fat diet and cut out alcohol and any other stuff that's toxic to the liver.

My blood and urine tests actually came back negative for Bilirubin (which is weird because they found elevated liver enzymes when I had my labs done a week ago).---
Jane Doe, does this mean I definitely don't have hepatitis? Because it clearly states above that Bilirubin is positive with Hep A.

Edit: by the way, I just found another page saying that hepatitis causes Bilirubin levels to spike...
So, can I be 97% sure now that it isn't Hep?

To be honest, I can't give you a definitive answer. All I know is that there's only one specific marker recognized for diagnosing hepatitis, so you really need to wait for those official results. That said, having a negative Bilirubin level certainly works in your favor and suggests it might not be Hep A. It could also mean you already pushed through the acute phase and now your liver just needs some downtime to regenerate.
Just wait for the lab work.
I can't believe I'm actually seeing this play out in real-time. It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck where everyone involved thinks they're the hero of their own movie. You see these people posting these absolute fairy tales, acting like they've cracked the code to life, while completely ignoring the mountain of evidence sitting right in front of them. It’s pure delusion. Honestly, if you listen to half the nonsense being peddled here, you’d think we were living in some utopia instead of the actual world we inhabit. It's exhausting. The user says:
The vaccine? Honestly, I’d get it done this second if I could, but I'm stuck waiting on my lab results first just to make sure I actually qualify. 😁🙄

On top of all that, I’m hearing rumors that this vaccine comes with all sorts of side effects—some people are even saying you can catch the actual virus from it. And isn't the whole vaccination process supposed to drag on for years or something like that?

First vote.🤷
I have several doctors in my family who are required to get vaccinated against Hepatitis. They haven't dealt with any side effects, nor have they ever brought anything like that up during our conversations. I'm finally getting ready to go ahead and get mine done, too.

Is the Hepatitis B vaccine actually safe?

The Hepatitis B vaccine has proven itself to be incredibly safe, whether you're looking at kids, teenagers, or adults. According to data from the World Health Organization, over 500 million people globally have already been vaccinated. Most of the time, the only side effects people actually deal with are some soreness at the injection site or maybe a mild to moderate fever. There is absolutely no scientifically proven link between the Hepatitis B vaccine and serious chronic illnesses, and there’s zero risk that getting vaccinated will cause you to contract hepatitis itself.
The only real reason you shouldn't get vaccinated is if you've had a severe allergic reaction to the shot itself or one of its specific ingredients before. That's it.

izvor:Acute Hepatitis B isn't just some minor bug you shake off after a few days of feeling under the weather. It’s a serious viral infection that hits the liver hard, and if you aren't careful, it can turn into a lifelong headache. Think of your liver like the engine of a high-performance car; when Hepatitis B shows up, it’s like pouring sand directly into the fuel tank. Everything starts grinding, overheating, and failing. The symptoms can be pretty deceptive. You might start out feeling like you just have a nasty case of the flu—exhaustion, low-grade fever, and general malaise. But then things shift. You might notice your skin or the whites of your eyes turning yellow (that’s jaundice, for those who want the technical term), dark urine, or pain in your upper right abdomen. It’s basically your body’s way of screaming that the liver is struggling to process toxins. How does it spread? It’s all about bodily fluids. We're talking blood, sexual contact, or even sharing needles. It’s much more efficient at spreading than a common cold, which is why prevention is everything. In most healthy adults, the body actually manages to fight it off on its own, leading to immunity. However, there’s a massive catch: if the infection doesn't clear up and becomes chronic, you're looking at a much darker path toward cirrhosis or even liver cancer. It's like a small fire in a trash can versus a slow-burning ember deep inside the drywall; one is easy to put out, the other can destroy the whole house. If you think you've been exposed, don't play doctor. Get tested. There are vaccines available that act like a security system for your liver, stopping the intruder before they even get through the door. Stay informed, stay cautious, and don't ignore the warning signs.

When it comes to dosing schedules and administration, I know that sixth graders typically receive their first shot, followed by a second dose two months later, and then a third one six months after that initial jab.
wearyfox61 said:Angela Wright...

Look, I used to think this stuff didn't concern me... honestly, I figured I could just stay far away from it. But clearly, we’re all somewhat exposed to it, one way or another.

Exactly my Point. That is literally what I wrote to you, yet you brushed it off like it was some rare occurrence.
So I started digging around online, and the stories usually go something like, "My ex passed hepatitis to me through drugs"... but the reality is that hepatitis spreads incredibly easily through unprotected sexual encounters—specifically what people nowadays euphemistically call anal sex, which is exactly how homosexuals engage. And there are countless ways you might accidentally pick up the virus from them, like you mentioned yourself: from the dentist, hospitals, or just random contact with things where they leave their deadly traces behind...

Like I said, hygiene is half the battle when it comes to health. In my book, it’s just unhygienic and extremely risky to have sex with a drug user without a condom, or to engage in anal sex without protection (and let's be real, plenty of straight people are doing that these days too). When you're constantly switching partners, whether you're gay or straight, it doesn't matter—once you catch something, it doesn't care who gave it to you.

You're entitled to your opinion, but I think you're generalizing a bit much here.

p.s. If you're actually looking into hepatitis, then you surely know there are vaccines available for certain types. I strongly suggest you look into getting one.
wearyfox61 said:I never said those diseases don't originate from them; I’m saying they spread hepatitis just as much as they spread AIDS. You can defend them all you want, but medical research shows a massive statistical spike in these illnesses specifically within those two groups compared to the average population...

Any disease I might pick up at the dentist or through some medical treatment is a fluke—a total outlier. But for those two specific groups, it isn't an outlier; it’s the rule. They are the primary drivers spreading these infectious, lethal diseases...👎

You didn't explicitly say it, but your implication was loud and clear. As far as medical studies go, the high-risk group for hepatitis and AIDS includes both heterosexuals and homosexuals who live reckless lives and engage in extreme promiscuity. My second point is that because of this behavior, everyone gets lumped together in the blame, rather than focusing on the actual culprits: people who lack basic hygiene, to say the least.

You claim you aren't searching for trouble, but based on the stance you've taken here, there's no way you're gay. So, I don't get why you're acting so paranoid about "everyone getting poisoned" when you don't even run in those circles.😕

Just watch out for the poison in those little colorful bottles.😉
I'm freaking out in Health ·
Thomas Hernandez21 said:I'm knitting 🙂

Basically, here's the deal:

-I hold my hand out, fingers extended, and they just start shaking on their own.

-The muscle tremors happen during physical activity too (😕)

-At the gym, when I'm hitting the bench press, my arms shake pretty badly. Even though I can handle the weight without breaking a sweat. Same thing happens with my legs—I can knock out 220 pounds on calf raises easily enough, but they still tremble even under much lighter loads.

-I give a girl a slightly tighter hug, and my hands start shaking...

It's not like I'm weak or anything; I'm a pretty average guy. Does anyone have a crystal ball? I haven't gone to the doctor because I know they'll just try to drag me into some lab for tests... And honestly, that's the biggest hurdle: I have a massive phobia of blood. I haven't had blood work done in over a decade, didn't even do it at my military recruitment exam, nowhere.

I get that I should probably **be terrified of getting poked, but purely speculatively, what could this be?

Thanks!

Are you dealing with night sweats or insomnia? Are you getting cramps, feeling heart palpitations when you do something moderately strenuous like climbing stairs, or getting that choking sensation in your throat while eating? Any issues with your blood pressure?
If you're checking any of those boxes, your tremors might be caused by a thyroid issue.
Listen closely: if you want an actual diagnosis and the right treatment, you're going to have to suck it up and let them draw your blood.
Alternatively, tremors can stem from a whole host of other things like circulation problems, something wrong with your spine, neurological glitches, or it could just be essential tremor, which is just something you live with.
Linda Peterson37 said:Listen, everyone,
does anyone actually know if my father is entitled to an escort in an ambulance when he's being transferred between facilities? He’s completely immobile—he’s lost all movement on his left side—and common sense tells me he absolutely deserves medical staff to ride along. It would be completely unacceptable if something went wrong during the trip, like him getting sick or something.
The problem is, I haven't gotten a single straight answer from any doctor or medical professional. I've had to dig through this Forum and scour the internet just to get some basic facts, and then I use that knowledge to push back against the doctors, which obviously drives them crazy. If anyone knows what the actual laws are regarding our rights here, please let me know, because I'm getting a different story from every person I talk to.
Last time they moved him from one hospital to another, they tried to deny him an escort entirely. I had to cause a massive scene right there in the hallway before they finally gave in.

Thanks, and cheers to you all.

Check out http://www.patientrights.org/. Look into it and definitely let us know what you find so we can post it on the association's website.