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Blocked Fallopian Tubes in Women's Health · Dec 30, 2007

Elizabeth Martinez61 said:Is there any way to fix this, or is some kind of external intervention required? I'm curious if anyone here has dealt with something similar.

There’s a procedure called tubal insufflation, often referred to as "blowing out" the tubes. It's typically done when doctors suspect blockages, which most often stem from chronic inflammation. This usually happens during the first phase of your cycle—right after your period ends. Essentially, it gives you a clear answer on whether the fallopian tubes are open or blocked, which dictates your actual chances of conceiving naturally. You don't need to be hospitalized for this; it’s a quick, few-minute procedure, though it might be a little uncomfortable. However, if they decide to go with an HSG (hysterosalpingogram) or a laparoscopic surgery to check the tube status instead, then you'll definitely need to plan for a hospital stay. Whether they choose one method over the other will ultimately be up to your doctor.

Golden year Queen Elizabeth in Movies · Dec 29, 2007

I’m giving this a flat three out of ten. Honestly, it’s way too melodramatic for my taste. You could have achieved half those effects without leaning so hard into the cheap pathos. Take that one scene where she’s standing barefoot in a white nightgown, hair blowing wildly in a storm, staring out at the ocean while ships burn and sink, all while the waves swell beneath her as if she’s somehow pulling the strings of God himself... blah blah.😛 And don't even get me started on that final shot, where she looks like some bizarre hybrid of a porcelain doll and the Virgin Mary bathed in divine light.😳 Look, I get it—they were trying to sell the idea that they were God's chosen instruments, but having the movie insist on that being the actual reality was incredibly grating. These people were just humans like us; their faith was merely a convenient excuse to push their own political agendas and grab power however they saw fit. If the film had actually told the story from that perspective, it would have been much more tense and genuinely interesting.
The costume design is solid, but I couldn't help but notice how they slipped up and used certain materials—like that PVC stuff used for the pants under the armor. It literally screams "fake" during the scene where Elizabeth is on horseback with her hair flowing free (hm😕, is that even a wig? Because the whole movie implies she's wearing a wig over short-cropped hair) while she gives a rousing speech to boost her army's morale.
So, a three because of the writing and the costumes. There are plenty of much better movies about Elizabeth.

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 29, 2007

Laura Kelly91 said:Finally🙂 My dad's condition is constantly shifting. It’s been getting worse over the last few days—high fever, struggling to breathe... They set him up with an IV at home and gave him something to help with the breathing... hopefully, it passes. I honestly don't know what else to do. He can't even get up, so we bought diapers since he can't make it to the bathroom. It’s all so hard for him, but he realized it's easier this way. Since mainstream medicine basically gave up on him, we started that B17 therapy; we're halfway through now, so we'll see if there's any progress once it's finished. We need to get a CT or MRI to see what's going on with his lungs. His left eye isn't functioning very well, so the doctor (without even examining him) says that's most likely causing the fever and the shortness of breath... Has anyone dealt with anything similar?
Wishing you all wonderful holidays!🙂

Maybe you should try getting him admitted to a hospital so they can stabilize him. When someone is that weak, they might have picked up an infection that needs antibiotics. Even if doctors have stopped treating his tumor, that doesn't mean they can't help him manage his symptoms. This fever and respiratory distress are serious red flags. He really needs oxygen and whatever else can make him more comfortable.
Ask his primary care physician to come by the house for a checkup and to write a referral for home health nursing—he’s entitled to that in his current state, usually for about 45 minutes a day. If the doctor refuses to visit (which happens more often than you'd think), don't take no for an answer; providing home visits is part of their job description as family physicians. If they still refuse, demand that they sign a formal statement stating they are declining the visit.
Hang in there, stay strong!

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 29, 2007

Well, the Forum is finally up and running properly😉
Sending my best to everyone—I hope you're all having a peaceful holiday season.
Kisses to all, and try not to overindulge on the food!😛

Rabies scare: Animal bite! in Health · Dec 23, 2007

Jerry Morales4 Asks:
I don't get it—are you actually convinced your dog has rabies, or are you just being a total hypochondriac?

Man, this kid is totally freaking out. He’s asking if something like this is actually possible. Everything's already been settled, though.😉

Rabies scare: Animal bite! in Health · Dec 23, 2007

mistypilot53 said:Thanks for getting back to me so fast.

What’s the incubation period for tetanus? If those first symptoms actually start showing up, can someone still be cured? Also, does anyone actually know what the symptoms look like?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus

Rabies scare: Animal bite! in Health · Dec 23, 2007

mistypilot53 said:I was in 8th grade back then, now I'm heading into 3rd grade.

Alright, I just did some digging online and it looks like that stuff still works for boosting immunity.
So, just keep cleaning all five of them thoroughly, wrap them up, and apply some Bivacin. If you see any redness or pus starting to develop, get to a doctor immediately.

Rabies scare: Animal bite! in Health · Dec 23, 2007

mistypilot53 said:Yesterday (12/22/2007), my dog bit me on the thumb. He’s fully up to date on all his shots, and I already cleaned the wound with some rubbing alcohol.

I'm wondering if I need to worry about rabies from a bite like that.😢 😢 😢

No, not if the dog is vaccinated. What you really ought to be asking is when was the last time you had a tetanus shot?

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 23, 2007

Anonymous said:I’m in a complete mess. I got stuck in a cycle with drugs and now I’ve been in outpatient treatment for a while under medical supervision. Honestly? It feels worse than being out on the streets using. I’m currently taking 18 heptanones, an antidepressant called CITALON, and a sedative called Prazine. Before this, along with the heptanones, I was taking ZAN to sleep and five 10mg tablets of Apaurin a day. Back then, I was strictly on heroin, but once the fear of HIV and Hepatitis hit me, I knew I had to get help. During my last overdose, when the paramedics were trying to bring me back to life right there on the street in the middle of downtown, I told them I was done—that I wanted treatment. But man, these meds... they hit my brain so hard it's terrifying. I feel like a lab rat in some experiment where they just keep cycling through combinations until they stumble upon something that actually works for me.

I don't have direct experience working with addicts, but from what I see indirectly, people who go into residential rehab programs tend to have the best success rates with recovery.
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about addiction, and it seems to me that it’s a byproduct of a specific lifestyle. Even though everyone's individual circumstances vary wildly, there’s always a common thread—some underlying pattern that pulls you toward that path. You’re looking at a brutal fight ahead of you. In my opinion, the first real step toward getting sober is to completely flip the script. You need to overhaul your entire existence, from your core worldview down to the most trivial, mundane daily habits. Since you’re feeling completely broken right now, I suspect you might lack the willpower or the strength to pull yourself together on your own. That’s why you need the kind of structured guidance you can only find in a dedicated rehab facility.
The first step is also arguably the worst: you have to grind through the withdrawal crisis in isolation and under supervision. Once you get past that, things start to move forward somewhat naturally, provided you’ve made a rock-solid, internal decision to end this madness once and for all. Keep that goal dead ahead of you, no matter what.
I have a hunch that these folks might be able to help you get the ball rolling:

Is it okay to smoke while you have pneumonia? in Health · Dec 22, 2007

Kimberly Murphy46 said:you honestly have no clue
...

If you already know the answer, why even bother coming here to ask the question?😕

OB/GYN results help? in Health · Dec 22, 2007

The main distinction is that having small follicular cysts isn't actually a big deal, based on this snippet I'm pulling from an online medical forum:

"Dear Doctor, is there a real difference between having small follicular cysts (like 3 or 4 on each ovary, with ovaries at a normal size) and having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Is there a chance that small cysts could evolve into PCOS, and would the treatment be the same? Most importantly, can these cysts actually disappear with the right therapy?"

Here’s how the doctor responded:

Polycystic ovaries are typically the result of a more significant, underlying hormonal imbalance. Because of that, you really need to run a full hormonal panel to see if your pituitary hormones and ovarian hormone levels are sitting within the normal range. Having a few isolated cysts on ovaries that are otherwise a normal size doesn't qualify as polycystic ovaries.

Source:http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-info/gynecology

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 20, 2007

Grace Fowler said:Hi!
I just wanted to chime in and say that throughout my own long years of battling this "monster," I’ve seen the best results using homeopathic products—specifically, Dr. Soltysek was a massive help to me. On top of that, I recently returned from Germany after finishing immunotherapy, which worked wonders; my immune profile is completely stabilized, and I have an operation scheduled for January 3rd, 2007, to finally finish this monster off once and for all.
Best, Grace

Man, that is fantastic news. 😍 It feels like I'm getting nothing but good news all day today.👍

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 20, 2007

Elizabeth Gonzalez55 said:An oncologist? Yeah, but based in Germany. I actually just typed "best doctor in the world for melanoma" into Google, found a name, and basically bluffed my way through an email by attaching all our test results. He replied the very same day and suggested a phone call. The guy is a top-tier oncologist-immunologist who’s been specializing in melanoma for 15 years and has published about a hundred papers on the subject, so from the jump, we trusted him completely. During that call, he walked us through every option, being blunt about the fact that the disease will almost certainly return. He mentioned we could try to prevent a recurrence using high-dose interferons, which works in maybe 10% of cases. Interestingly, that’s exactly what the doctors here in the States told us, too. Then he explained that alongside the interferon, he could offer dendritic cell therapy—we could either combine them or just try the vaccine alone. We decided against the combo because the side effects from interferon are brutal.

In the meantime, we switched oncologists and moved from our local clinic over to the Mayo Clinic, where we found out that we can't even get that interferon crap covered by Medicare—it's a joke. When we nervously mentioned that we were planning to head to Germany for experimental treatment, the reaction was eye-opening: the professor there was already familiar with the protocol, gave us his full support, and actually encouraged us to go. He had tried getting his own patients into the program before but kept getting shut down. Honestly, the person who helped us navigate this whole mess the most was Dr. Alexander Soltysik. When we first met him, he immediately suggested the dendritic approach and handed us contacts in Germany, including the very professor we had reached out to independently. While you can get this therapy at private clinics, we ultimately decided to stick with a state-run hospital.

Sorry for the off-topic post, but maybe this helps someone else out there...

gentlemoose62—thanks so much for the support. I was doing some digging just now and found a few articles regarding dendritic cell studies for ovarian cancer; the success rate looks similar to melanoma, with about 20% of late-stage carcinoma patients seeing either complete remission or disease stabilization.

Man, this is incredibly interesting. If you can, please post this over on Carcinomas.com—you can just copy and paste it—so we can keep all this info centralized in one place.

Is it okay to smoke while you have pneumonia? in Health · Dec 20, 2007

Kimberly Murphy46 said:Don't mess around here. Seriously, can smoking actually be fatal if you're already dealing with pneumonia?

Look, kid, smoking is a death sentence all by itself. Now imagine doing it when your lungs are already compromised—all it takes is one tiny trigger, one single cell mutating into something malignant that starts multiplying and running wild through your system.

My cousin’s husband went through this. He caught pneumonia, was a heavy smoker, and instead of quitting, he just kept lighting up like nothing happened. A few months later, he ended up at Mayo Clinic and died within four months of his diagnosis. He was blind, had metastases in his brain, liver, and bones, and was in absolute agony.

Dammit, man, you know the risks. If you're going to keep messing with your health, do it consciously, but don't come crying to me later when it catches up to you.😉

p.s. His name was Jordan, he was only 40 when he passed, and he was a terrible human being.

@jadesailor14
Listen, not everyone is inherently malicious; some people are just spiritually bankrupt. Maybe they'll find some enlightenment on this forum.

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 20, 2007

Douglas Reed7 said:Unfortunately, these are all from last year, but they still give you a decent idea of where to look for openings.

God bless you! Thanks!👍

OB/GYN results help? in Health · Dec 20, 2007

Betty Davis93 said:So, he told me I have microcystic ovaries—just mentioned they were slightly enlarged, though he didn't really say if that was a good thing or a bad thing... but given my situation, I guess it’s supposed to be normal
My endometrium is thin, too—I did some digging online and apparently that's pretty common right after bleeding, and since I had my period about seven days ago, maybe that's why? But when I actually asked him if I should be worried, or if these microcysts cause the same kind of issues as PCOS... it was like he wasn't even listening to me. He just kept rambling on about random stuff and I couldn't make heads or tails of what he was saying...

Honestly, you might benefit from some oral contraceptives. A close friend of mine dealt with a thin uterine lining because her cycle wouldn't stabilize due to an underlying illness. She ended up being prescribed Cilest, which balanced everything out. Now? She's pregnant. You need to corner him and demand a straight answer, or better yet, just find a different OB-GYN. Thank God we have plenty of options here, from private practices to the local community clinics. Since it's right after the New Year, it’s a good time to switch things up anyway. You don't need to make a whole scene or transfer your entire medical file; just book an appointment with someone else and tell them you weren't satisfied with your previous doctor.
Personally, I stay far away from doctors who can't give me a straight answer to a direct question.

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 20, 2007

Since I’m currently drowning in a sea of membership requests, here’s a quick update:
Today we should finally secure our official government domain www.clearvision.gov. As a registered nonprofit, we have the right to it, so we’ll eventually migrate everything over from www.carcinoms.com. We haven't officially locked down the registration process yet because, frankly, the sheer speed at which people are signing up caught us off guard. We’ve floated a few ideas, but one is to host an online registration portal where members can pay dues directly via our organization's bank account—which will likely be $17. Once a registration is confirmed, we’ll mail out physical ID cards to your home addresses.
I heard some chatter yesterday suggesting we look into whether we qualify for any federal or municipal grants. It’s unclear yet, but if we can secure funding, we could launch organized community initiatives (if anyone has more intel on this, please shoot me a DM).
Our first major move will be writing, printing, and distributing informative brochures to hospitals and clinics nationwide. We want specific booklets for each type of cancer covering the basics: what the disease is, treatment options, hospital resources, where to find psychological support, coping strategies, how to break the news to family and kids, nutrition, alternative approaches, and more. We also plan to print a special guide specifically for family members and friends. They often get thrown into these situations blindly and struggle with how to actually support the patient. Emotional support from loved ones is just as vital to the fight as medical intervention—maybe even more so.
I’m touching base with slyseal28 today to coordinate that inquiry about switching oncologists at Mayo Clinic, so let’s see if we can finally get that sorted.
In all seriousness, I truly hope you all step up and join this fight. We all know how broken the system is, and I refuse to let this turn into a situation where we’re just tilting at windmills. I want to tear down a few "nuclear power plants" along the way,😉 and there is no way a handful of us can do that alone (maybe slyseal28 can pull off a miracle by herself😍), so we need you. We need our doctors, lawyers, accountants, designers, psychologists, educators, and everyone else whose expertise wasn't mentioned. If you are part of this struggle, we need you. Something significant has to come from this—it has to—for those who are fighting right now, for those who lost their battles, and for those who haven't even been diagnosed yet.
Sending love to you all. Let’s go get a NEW DAY!🙂

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 19, 2007

Look, I don't want anyone thinking I'm taking all the credit here. I really just want to point out that slyseal28 is the one who actually deserves the spotlight. She did the heavy lifting and provided the spark when I was running on empty, finally making this association a reality. The rest of us were basically just passengers tagging along to support her, but that woman is built differently. I honestly don't know anyone else who can truly live up to a handle like slyseal28 in real life👍. She’s a fighter down to her very marrow. Honestly, with a woman like her in your corner, there isn't a husband alive who wouldn't get healthy—she’d simply "force" him to recover through sheer willpower😉. I'm pretty sure her Pigeon would back me up on that assessment😍

Resources and support for families dealing with cancer and serious illness in Health · Dec 19, 2007

The "FOR A NEW DAY" association—supporting those battling cancer, their families, and their loved ones—is officially live as of today!🙂

Guys, I am honestly so happy I could cry!

Mammogram experience in Women's Health · Dec 19, 2007

Amy Jones20 said:This is about my mother. She went in for a mammogram during that big community screening drive. Her results were delivered right to our doorstep yesterday—only five days after the appointment. I had this gut feeling that something was wrong the moment they rushed the results out, and once I opened the envelope... I've just been in total shock.

I don't have the physical report sitting here, but I know that looking at the first two categories (where the options are: likely benign, inconclusive, or suspicious), hers was marked as suspicious for both.

It also mentions pathogenic calcifications and a mass in the right breast. It suggests surgical consultation.
I can't pull myself together. I have no idea what to do or what advice to give her.

Does this automatically mean it's malignant? Does it mean cancer?

The last time she had an exam back in early January 2007, there were always some cysts present in that right breast, but nothing malignant. This has been monitored since 1998, though not through mammograms, but via ultrasounds and biopsies, and everything has been fine until now. She hadn't felt any changes or pain in that breast, but now, following the mammogram, she’s experiencing pain in that right side.

Is it smart to go back and get another mammogram? Is it possible that because they are overwhelmed with the sheer volume of patients, they somehow mixed up the images? 😢 ...I don't know...

What should we do?

Those calcifications don't necessarily equate to cancer, from what I understand. When a woman is still in her fertile years, those cysts take on one shape due to hormonal influence, but once she hits menopause, their appearance shifts.
As for next steps, it’s logical that she’ll visit her primary care physician, who will then refer her to a specialist for more testing. You can only guess at malignancy or benignity; the actual status can only be determined via a biopsy where tissue is sampled and analyzed. In my opinion, there's no point in seeking out unnecessary radiation or a repeat mammogram, because you'll likely just end up seeing the exact same thing.
Don't panic. If she isn't showing symptoms, it could actually be a good sign—if the worst happens, it might mean the issue was caught early enough to handle. That’s the whole point of these mass screening initiatives.