Posts by Angela Wright

Daniel Bennett76 said:Angela Wright, I'm dying to see how this turns out. Don't forget to give me an update.

So, my mom tried these treatments and claims they actually worked for her. She usually struggles with swelling in her legs, which makes walking pretty rough, but after a few sessions, she says she was practically sprinting up the stairs. Now she's thinking about buying a machine herself, so I've started doing some "research" into whether this stuff actually does anything.

The thing is, I've been browsing some international sites that claim this is all just a massive scam...

How reliable is this source?

Alright, here's the update!

I didn't ghost the thread; I've just been trying to find a cheap way to get these damn tests done while juggling a few other things at once.
Basically, I tried hitting up two or three places to see if they'd run the samples for free, but it turns out they don't have the specific equipment for the types of analysis I'm looking for. And even where they could technically do it, they won't touch it because it falls outside their scope of work.
In the end, my dad just bit the bullet and bought a Hydra Wellness—specifically the The SpaFinder—and dropped $450 on it. We all did a session.
Anyway, ignore any talk about rust; the manual itself mentions that possibility.

Dad went first. The water turned so brown and murky we couldn't even see his toes in the tub. Since the electrodes were brand new, I doubt there was enough rust to cause that much discoloration on the first go. Based on the color and the stench of his water, it looked like he had issues with his bones and liver—which, funnily enough, is actually true.

Next was me, and my water turned orange, with a layer of grease floating on top like someone had dumped a spoonful of oil into the tank. The smell was intense. According to the indicators, I have issues with my urinary tract, reproductive organs, and bones—again, all spot on.

Third, we let the machine run by itself. The water changed color only slightly to a pale orange, but it stayed clear and didn't look anything like what happens when you actually soak your feet in it.

Fourth, my boyfriend tried it. His result was slightly better than my dad's, though he had foam on the surface, which apparently indicates air in the digestive tract... and yeah, he deals with major bloating.

🤔 Honestly, I don't know what to make of it... maybe you need a certain number of sessions and real consistency to see any meaningful improvement.

The only testing I could manage to do at home was using urine test strips. It showed the pH shifted to alkaline (8-9), detected protein residues (could just be skin cells), and trace amounts of nitrites and ketones.

So, that's the status report.

Regarding that website, I assume the County Department of Public Health wouldn't be publishing that kind of data if it wasn't legitimate.

Charles Edwards8 said:Here’s what I could offer to get things moving.
My husband owns the domain carcinoms.com and has plenty of server space available. If there's actual interest here, we could launch a website where current patients, survivors, and their families can all share their stories in one place. The goal would be to build a comprehensive "guide" for families navigating cancer diagnoses. The concept is already mapped out; we just need a dedicated team to actually build and manage the site.
It’s a small hurdle, really—if people actually want this, I think we can make it happen.

👋 I was actually thinking about this exact thing just a couple of days ago, but my main hesitation was finding the right domain.😬
Please shoot me a DM so we can talk specifics; I actually know someone who could handle the web design and management.👍
🙂

Just wanted to drop an update here and let everyone know that the group dealing with "glioblastoma" met up yesterday at the local coffee shop in San Francisco. I really hope these meetups become a regular thing because this first gathering gave me a sense of hope, energy, and peace that I desperately needed. There is nothing quite like being able to vent about your struggles to people who actually get it.
I would love to see these gatherings expand to include all of you facing different challenges too. Who knows? This initiative might grow into something much bigger and more significant for everyone currently fighting these horrible battles, as well as those who will face them down the road. All that matters is that we’ve started moving—taking this massive wave of negativity and somehow carving out something positive from it.
I truly believe in that domino effect. 👍

Hannah Parker80 said:I'll try my best to explain this long-standing issue I've been dealing with.

On both feet—specifically on the pads right under my toes, both under the big toe and the adjacent ones—I have these thickened patches.
They're incredibly hard, about 2cm in diameter. 😲

I’ve been religiously applying all sorts of creams and scrubbing them with a foot stone, but nothing works; they just stay put. Even when I go to a professional podiatrist, they manage to file them down just like I do with my pumice stone, but by the next morning, they're back. 😲

I should mention that they aren't spreading or getting any thicker. They've stayed exactly the same size.
The real kicker is that because of this, I can't wear any heels higher than 2-3cm anymore without experiencing intense, sharp pain.
It's that stabbing sensation, like a sudden pang in your chest.

For the last nine months, I've spent hours every single night massaging them with heavy moisturizers. Before that, I've tried everything from exfoliants to foot stones, but nothing touches it. And honestly, the massage isn't exactly a joy either.
These aren't corn or calluses like the kind people get on their heels—I don't have those at all. It feels more like hardened, translucent yellow skin that seems to sink about 3-4 millimeters deep into the foot.

I think I originally developed this way back when those ridiculous wooden platform sandals or uncomfortable wedges were the height of fashion.
But no matter what I do, it won't budge.
Does anyone know how to get rid of this?
Has anyone dealt with anything similar?

Honestly, I think a really skilled podiatrist could fix this. They'd use a scalpel to precisely shave off layer after layer—once the skin is softened, of course—until they reach the healthy tissue underneath.

wiredsailor7 said:I read it, and frankly, the whole poll is useless. It’s built on the logic of "little Isaac knows more people, so he gets top billing."
The data from your survey is irrelevant because it lacks any real substance. It’s basically just hearsay—like if a small town whispered that Steve got sick, and suddenly everyone thinks they have a statistical insight. Great job!

You want to discuss a topic, yet you're shutting out the very people actually affected by it. Every single one of us carries personal experience, direct information, and firsthand knowledge that holds far more weight than some "I heard it from a friend" response based on vague statistics.

Fine, have it your way. Your poll is perfect. Carry on, I won't get in your way anymore.

The person who is actually ill checked in by saying they have someone in their family fighting it. Beyond that, these polls aren't meant to be definitive scientific indicators of the situation; they are simply prompts to spark discussion online.
It seems like you don't spend much time following the health discussions here. If you actually paid closer attention to the posts and threads—especially the ones I start—you would realize I am not excluding anyone, particularly those battling cancer.
Thanks for your lovely critique of my poll; personally, I think it’s excellent.😛

Steven Rivera7 said:Does anyone know how to report a gynecologist who works through the hospital system rather than private practice?
Basically, after my exam, he offered to do an ultrasound. I said yes. He had me move over to a different exam room and told me the fee would be $33.
He showed up wearing a plaid shirt and jeans—no white coat in sight—did the ultrasound, scribbled some notes on a scrap of paper, and told me to bring it back at my next appointment. When I handed him the $33, he just said thanks.
I didn't really process it right then because I was just dying to get out of there,
but now it's hitting me that something is seriously wrong here. I need help!
😕

Look, I’ll be blunt: filing a formal complaint with the medical board probably won't give you any sense of justice or closure. Honestly, the smartest move you can make is to just stop seeing him. If you want to actually do something, go public—post his name online so other women know to steer clear of his "services."

Frank Nguyen4 said:So what’s actually getting under your skin here? Is it the bill from $33 or just the fact that they were running an ultrasound while wearing a plaid shirt?😕

What would you even find problematic in a situation like this?🙄

wiredsailor7 said:What am I supposed to vote for in this poll when we're all just bottom-feeders?

Did you actually bother reading the poll? Everything you need to know is right there in black and white.

redmarlin3 said:My mom's birthday is coming up soon, and I was thinking about getting her a Kozmodisk. She's been dealing with chronic back pain for years, and sitting at a desk all day through work definitely isn't helping her situation.😢

Since I'm working during the day, I never actually watch TV until after 8 PM. Because of that, I have no idea if you can still order this stuff through those late-night infomercials or if it’s available at a local store like Target or Walmart. If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks in advance!

Google works wonders🧐 😉

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restlesshound27 says: I make a point of doing this, especially during the summer months. When I was living in Australia, I used jojoba and olive oil, but out here I mostly stick to olive oil... Thanks, but honestly, now that I'm living in California, I don't think it's a water issue. Everyone visiting from up north always comments on how soft the water is down here...😕>

The water quality isn't uniform throughout California. For instance, it's soft in San Diego, but it gets hard once you hit Miami—though obviously not nearly as hard as it is in Chicago.

Personally, I swear by the Salt Scrub from de Laurier, which is distributed by Insako LLC. You can pick it up at Cosmos, and the 450g jar runs about $17. The ingredients are basically just Salt, almond oil, wheat germ oil, fragrance, and a blend of grapefruit and corn oils. It’s all natural stuff, aside from that fragrance, which might have a tiny bit of chemistry involved🙄. The beauty of it is that my skin feels so incredibly soft and hydrated afterward that I don't even need to bother applying anything else.
I struggled with "strawberry skin" for years, but since I started using this, it's completely vanished.👍 .

I caught a segment on the news today discussing what they're calling "Gulf War Syndrome"—specifically the spikes in testicular cancer, thyroid issues, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma among veterans and civilians who were stationed in areas during those conflicts where depleted uranium munitions were deployed.
My friends, if you take the scientists at their word, we're looking at a massive health crisis on our hands.😱

restlesshound27 said:I'm struggling with incredibly dry skin—not really on my face or stomach, but mostly my arms and legs. I'm 35 and honestly have no idea how to get that moisture back into my skin. Does anyone have any advice? I look at women twenty years older than me and their hands are smoother than mine. What am I doing wrong? Help!
I'm not from New York City, I'm actually from Savannah, so if anyone knows a great dermatologist, please send recommendations...

I don't know what the water quality is like in Sioux Falls, but here in New York City, it's incredibly hard, and I'm convinced that's a huge reason why my skin feels so parched. For example, when I'm down in St. Louis, I never feel the need to apply anything after a shower. In New York City, that's just impossible. Personally, I swear by scrubs made with Salt and essential oils. After using a regular body wash, I rub myself down with the Salt Scrub and rinse off, and my skin feels perfectly soft right away. 👍

Emily Foster4 said:To put it simply... about a year ago, an acquaintance of mine had to undergo surgery for a testicular tumor. They ended up removing the entire testis. It was malignant, but thankfully, there were no signs of metastasis anywhere. 🙏 So, he’s finished radiation. He’s down to one checkup a year now, and everything looks solid on paper. But here’s what’s actually weighing on my mind: recurrence. What are the actual odds of this coming back? And if it does, is it bound to pop up in the exact same spot—specifically, the other testicle in this case? I need someone to break this down for me. Thanks.😘

It’s a tough pill to swallow, and I know some of the doctors and folks on this board are going to push back, but here’s my take: any cancer can come back, though it doesn't always happen. Once you've beaten it—or rather, once you've managed it—you have to accept that living with the possibility of a recurrence is just part of the deal. It’s a lifelong mental battle. At the end of the day, none of us really knows who's sitting on a ticking time bomb; anyone could be diagnosed tomorrow. That’s just how cancer works. If even a single rogue cell survives and finds the perfect environment to start multiplying again, you're right back in the fight. Technically, we call it a recurrence when a tumor pops up in the exact same spot after surgery and chemo, but there's a darker side to treatment, too. Even the radiation used to kill that initial tumor can potentially trigger new malignancies in different parts of your body years down the line.
There are probably some statistics out there regarding this type of cancer, though I’ve never been one to obsess over the numbers. Every individual is different, and like I’ve said before, life is a gamble—it’s a total lottery. There’s no sense in letting the mere possibility of a recurrence or some other diagnosis weigh you down. It’s a waste of energy. Nobody knows what tomorrow holds, but what actually matters is finding happiness and feeling that surge of confidence because you beat it. You should be celebrating every single day and truly living your life. That is a massive victory!

Good grief, this is absolutely insane😲 🙂

Well, here’s another reason to find some silver lining in life's messes. At least my eyesight is working perfectly fine😍

wearyjackal12 said:http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/

How often does this database actually get updated? These stats look like they haven't been touched since 2004.

slyseal28 said:I am backing this thread with everything I've got. My husband is battling a synovial sarcoma in his mediastinum. I’ll never forget last October—he’d just had surgery, and we were sitting there, hearts in our throats, waiting for the pathology report. Then, out of nowhere, our sister calls us with the wrong diagnosis. When we finally sat down with the surgeon to figure out our next move, he basically just shrugged and said, "Just find an oncologist somewhere..."

In the US, there are really only two doctors who actually know what they're doing regarding this specific type of sarcoma.

Those days spent hunting for a specialist felt endless, made even worse by the total blackout of information available. It was impossible to find anything unless you were scouring American websites.

Anyway, we’re still standing. He’s heading into his sixth round of chemo this week. There is progress—even if it's small—the tumor has shrunk, and I’m praying it disappears entirely. As for alternative stuff? We’re trying everything under the sun—bioenergy, Rife methods, and honestly, plenty of laughter, love, and sex. 😍

😍 😍 😍
He’s going to pull through. 😍

Elizabeth Allen84 said:I’m honestly just over them. Or better yet—they’re exhausting. I have a few myself, tucked away where they aren't obvious, but it doesn't feel like a big deal anymore when practically everyone you see walking down the street has tattoos these days...

So, what are we looking at in terms of cost?

Check out this link. I went there to get a mole removed and the place was incredible. Give them a call and ask about pricing. It’s going to fluctuate depending on the type of tattoo, how big it is, and what kind of removal technique they use... Honestly, your best bet is to just ring them up. From what I gather, getting a tattoo removed is way more expensive than actually getting one done in the first place.
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Elizabeth Allen84 said:I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with this, or knows how much it usually costs...

It’s going to run you a fortune. Honestly, your best bet is to go scouting through some private plastic surgeons' websites. My gut tells me you're looking at two or three separate procedures before it actually looks decent. I've also heard that certain laser removal methods yield the most impressive results.
What made you decide to ditch the ink? What did you get done?

Keith Watson10 said:need some help here.

I've got normal testicles.

So, I’m a bit confused—my mustache and beard look fine.
I shave regularly; sure, it's not thick coverage on my cheeks yet, but I hit it twice a week.
My face looks okay.

Why is it that the hair near my groin is totally non-existent, while everything from my knees down is fine?
I'm really aiming to get that "linea alba" look going down to my belly button (that "Ab Crack" aesthetic😬).

Also, how can I push my body to crank up testosterone production?
I'm asking for a few different reasons, mostly regarding muscle mass and stuff like that.

Don't sweat it, you'll probably start seeing growth by the time you hit 30.👍

I haven't seen much of you guys lately. I'm hoping it's just because this weather has been absolutely miserable. What's the word? How is everyone doing?🙂