Posts by Angela Wright

velvetwolf92, I’m betting there’s some kind of supplement or "herb" out there specifically for this, if you catch my drift. If I’m reading you right, we’re talking about Candida yeast—but this whole "systemic" thing is still a bit fuzzy to me.😕 Did it take root in your digestive tract? Because if it’s the same Candida I’m thinking of, all you really need to do is mess with the pH levels to start killing it off.
I honestly think something like a detox or even fasting could do the trick. I have this nagging feeling that what you’re dealing with is one of those annoying little issues that can be wiped out with something totally basic. Have you ever sat down with an alternative medicine practitioner?
You really ought to boost your immune system with some heavy-duty antioxidants. When I dealt with my own bout of Candida—down there—I cleared it right up using raw propolis. Check out www.naturemade.com and do some digging. It’s a nightmare when it gets out of hand!

velvetwolf92 said:I stick to "boring" food—stuff that doesn't have those intense cravings hitting you out of nowhere after a few days...
Basically, veggies (not too many potatoes), poultry, fish, quinoa, rice, millet, buckwheat, goat cheese, seeds, legumes. They say don't go overboard on grains, but I need them; otherwise, I'm starving, and they actually keep me level-headed... Not too much fruit either...
Right now, I’m in one of those phases where I’ve completely lost the will to cook. I don't want to wait thirty minutes just to get breakfast ready, and my schedule is tight, so my meals are basically half of that list I just gave you.

Lately, I've been slipping up quite a bit. I'll grab some sour cream, red meat, or maybe a little semolina dessert (like that cookie I had yesterday at Panera Bread 🙏 😍). Then there's a spoonful—or two, three, four 😢—of whipped cream, or butter and jam (homemade, no added sugar, just fruit) on rice crackers.

I can't stand prepping fish; I hate it when my food stares back at me with eyes... So most of the time it's just canned tuna or a fish fillet. Maybe once a month I'll eat actual whole fish at a restaurant, but mostly just because of the price tag.

So, is this "forever" situation of yours permanent, or is there an actual chance you can recover from this?

northernfox9 said:Is Medicol over on Voćarska?
By the way, my dad is at that notorious facility in Jordan, and I’m terrified his scans were interpreted by Paladin or some other neurosurgeon over at the Rib, because apparently, the folks at Jordan can't even read them (or so they told me?!).
And here's another update that leaves me feeling totally disillusioned with the American healthcare system—the radiation machine at the Rib has been broken for several days now!! Emergency cases are being sent over to Petrov, and there's about a month-and-a-half wait... honestly, any comment I make feels redundant.
As for the MR, I'm working on getting that scheduled right now. Thanks for the advice.

Medicol is located at 106 Voćarska.
Regarding the radiation machines, they’re prone to breaking down simply because of the sheer volume of patients coming through the doors. There was a massive backlog at the Rib once before when the one over at Petrov went offline. At the end of the day, the priority is just making sure the treatment continues without interruption. Hopefully, they get things fixed within a week; waiting that long is like taking a bullet to the head.
About those medical reports, check. In my experience, we had to be absolute pests just to get anyone to listen to us or actually explain anything. You have a legal right to a verbal explanation from the doctor. Don't just settle for some dismissive "that's why" or "we just don't do that." We aren't idiots; if there's a legitimate reason, they can easily explain it to a layperson. Ask them to walk you through exactly why Gamma Knife isn't an option in his specific case and whether there's any chance for post-therapy surgery. When my mom needed decompression (her brain edema was spiraling out of control), they refused, claiming, "we simply don't perform that procedure." But once we pushed back and asked for their reasoning and who specifically suggested the alternative, they suddenly performed the surgery (maybe they just felt awkward being challenged). It worked—my mom came out of her coma and was strong enough to proceed with chemo and radiation.
Anyway, let me know what happens. I'm dying to hear what they tell you.🙄

northernfox9 said:Hi, I'm new here.
My dad has lung adenocarcinoma, which was removed 14 days ago.
The surgeon said they got all five pieces and his other vital organs look fine, BUT he’s having terrible headaches... and the head CT results are terrifying: 3 metastases. It's considered inoperable. He's scheduled for radiation—10 sessions. Does anyone have experience with this? What does this actually mean for him, what are the consequences or side effects, and is there anything I should be giving him in the meantime?

Look, primary brain tumors don't typically metastasize; the chances are slim to none that they spread to other organs. But since we're dealing with brain metastases originating from a primary tumor that was already removed... I honestly don't know. Radiation should kill off or at least shrink the tumor, and maybe once it shrinks, it becomes operable via Gamma Knife. I don't know where you guys are located, but I strongly suggest getting a second opinion—maybe from someone at Mayo Clinic or one of their specialists. Someone like a top-tier neurosurgeon would be best. I know plenty of cases where doctors labeled someone "inoperable," but once they actually sat down and looked closer, they just rolled up their sleeves and did the job.
When it comes to primary brain tumors, Temodal is usually the gold standard. Whether that's an option for him, I can't say. You really need to consult with a specialist at Mayo or a leading oncologist. If I were in your shoes, using whatever limited wisdom I have, that's exactly what I'd do.
Just stay strong and keep pushing forward. Nothing is lost yet. One more suggestion: Make sure to get a brain MRI with contrast. The difference between an MRI and a CT scan is like comparing a photo viewed under a microscope to one viewed through a magnifying glass—the level of detail is night and day. You'll probably have to pay out of pocket for that MRI. It'll cost roughly $667. My mom had her private MRI done at Medicol. They have a fantastic radiologist there, Dr. Vuckovic, whose diagnoses are almost always spot on.

Carol Ramirez said:The main thing is that it won't cause any harm.
I haven't picked up any nonij yet; I've just been sticking to shark liver oil (Ecomer), some homemade concoctions, and various vitamins. I've heard decent things about broccoli capsules—do you know anything about those?

I've heard they're great too. Sulforaphane in broccoli is a powerhouse antioxidant. Since my mom is already loading up on so many different supplements, I usually just cook broccoli for her instead of giving her pills. I came up with this delicious broccoli and garlic cream soup that she absolutely loves, so I find myself whipping it up for her all the time.👍
I remember my late cousin's husband taking that shark liver oil while he was going through chemo. Sadly, his cancer was moving way too fast for anything to catch up; he passed away halfway through his treatment, so he was only on those capsules for maybe a week or two before that. I can't give you much in the way of "real-world experience" there. But I do know that sharks are one of the few creatures on this planet that seemingly don't get cancer. They just have this immune system that recognizes malignant cells and shuts them down immediately. I don't think it'll do Grandpa any harm. At the very least, it’s packed with Omega-3s, which are excellent for heart health.

Carol Ramirez said:Angela Wright,

I just wanted to reach out and say thanks for recommending that native propolis. 😘
Maybe it’s just in my head, or maybe Grandpa’s, but he’s feeling stronger, and I honestly feel like my mood has lifted too. Plus, that high fever is finally gone!! 👍

Taking small wins is the way to go!! 😍

Don't worry about thanking me; the only thing that matters is that he's improving.👍 He just needs to stay consistent with it, using those higher doses, at least while he's undergoing chemo.
It truly warms my heart to hear he's doing better. I’ve suggested Native propolis to everyone who reached out, but you're the first one to give me actual feedback. Since my own mother is taking both Nonii and propolis simultaneously, I wasn't entirely sure which one was doing the heavy lifting, or if they were working in tandem. Personally, I lean toward propolis because it’s what our ancestors always relied on—it feels right. It also helps that there’s an actual study behind it; I’m the type of skeptic who needs scientific backing before I fully buy into any "cure."

Kate Evans said:Alright, let me try to cut to the chase here. Something weird is going on with my period this time around. I’m usually on Yasmin for birth control, but I honestly had no idea things would turn out like this—not sure if it's actually because of the pills or what:
Basically, my flow is looking super dark and thick, and there are these strange little black bits mixed in. Does anyone actually know what the hell is happening??

Look, this usually happens during your first pack and it's called breakthrough bleeding. It’s just the window where your body is still trying to adjust to the hormones in the pills. As for why it's happening to you right now? I have no clue. You really need to check in with your OB-GYN, because it could be an infection. Another possibility is that you had some cysts that ruptured. It isn't helpful to sit here playing doctor and guessing. Seriously, go talk to a professional. Don't mess around with this, even though it's most likely nothing serious.

Douglas King62 said:Angela Wright, I swear, they should just build you from scratch—you’re such a huge help on this forum. Thank God everything turned out okay for me, but seriously, I felt even a tiny fraction of that terror when someone mentions a possible malignancy. Believe me, everything I used to think was actually important in my life just... vanished in a second. It’s hard to keep it that way, though, because life just keeps moving and new problems pop up, making you more selfish, I guess. It's sad, but maybe we only realize what matters when something truly hits us. Anyway, thanks again everyone.

😍 😘

rapidranger79 said:You’ve got a point—no diagnostic tool is some kind of "magic wand." But I heard another theory today: when it comes to "big shots," they just skip the basic checkups. They handle everything over the phone or through remote connections, and that’s how they miss those little "details" that should have pointed them in the right direction. There might be some truth to that.

Yeah, probably.
It seems like it's just hardwired into our national psyche to believe that everything is always better elsewhere. Man, we have massive shopping malls here now with absolutely everything you could need, yet people still drive to places like Chicago or New York just to pick up clothes, even when the prices are identical. If that’s how people act with trivial things, imagine what they do when their health is on the line. No matter how much we try to convince ourselves that we have world-class doctors and great medical facilities right here at home, the second things get serious, we start looking for the exit. But honestly, that's not even the main point anymore. What matters is that a person gets the best possible care and comes out of the situation intact. Everyone has the right to choose their doctor, and if getting treated in Germany gives someone more peace of mind, then fine by me. At the end of the day, being able to actually trust your doctor is what really counts.

Douglas King62 said:Thanks so much, everyone. I finally got a hold of prof. Uglešić—thanks to a recommendation, obviously—and he is seriously amazing. He performed my surgery with help from Dr. Gregurević, who’s an oral surgeon, and honestly, those guys are total pros. All credit to them.
Anyway, I got my results back today and turns out it wasn't a tumor or a cyst at all, just some inflammation. I still get chills thinking about how they tried to twist my entire palate in San Francisco under general anesthesia just to make a diagnosis by sight without even doing a biopsy... meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., it was done under local anesthesia with just a tiny incision and barely any pain. Seriously, I have nothing but praise for the staff at the hospital in the suburb. Even Dr. Gregurević told me there wasn't even a visible cyst on my X-rays, yet in San Francisco, they were positive right away. Thank God I had so many good people helping me get my treatment in the suburb.
Bottom line, folks, if you can or have the chance, please go to Washington, D.C. for medical care.

See? And you were sitting there acting like such a fool.😬
Now she’s feeling all smug about being right.😉

boldjackal70 said:There’s a ton of talk about cancer lately, but where's the funding? Mas was reading a morning article yesterday about my mom's doctor.
Dr. Pavicevic from Jordan.

When Kda organized a charity concert at the Lisinski Hall back on January 30th, 2007, to fund his lab, barely 100 people showed up! My mom, her friends, and I were there. And now, we're
left wondering if we, as the family of a patient, did enough to actually help improve the working conditions
for these medical teams. Read this article. The reality is, the medicine exists, but there's zero money or willpower to upgrade the diagnostic labs.

Dr. Pavicevic even went out on a limb to organize a benefit concert, and nobody came. Valjad was there with my family, acting as the biggest sponsor by grabbing four tickets. We saw it as a way to pay back the doctor and just have a nice night out together. For families like ours, these community events keep our spirits up. Maybe others should take a moment to reflect on that too.

😲 Man, wasn't someone on TV recently talking about breast cancer and launching an association for psychological support for patients? They mentioned the families, too. I caught the end of the segment, so I missed some of the details.
I feel terrible about the concert, but look—as just one among thousands of average citizens, I didn't hear a single thing about any upcoming event. There needed to be way more media buzz. It’s such a shame; if I had known, I definitely would have sent a whole crowd to support the project, despite everything going on at home. What a waste! People really need to connect and get organized better.

rapidranger79 said:The Bill Clinton "case," if you ask me, is a total disgrace for our healthcare system.
Doctors aren't gods, and neither is diagnostic tech... but if they spent three months treating him for "frozen shoulder" while he was in agony, I honestly don't get why nobody just sent him for an MRI!
Look, I'm no expert, but I saw a segment on TV about spinal issues, and from what I gathered, in suspicious cases—you know, where there's intense pain or surgery fails to fix things—an MRI is really the only way to find out what's actually going on.
I realize they don't just hand out MRI referrals for no reason and the wait times are endless. Still, it baffles me. I’d love to know which specialists (even just their field, if not names) were treating him for three months without anyone thinking to order an MRI. That might have revealed the truth. I suspect Clinton had other symptoms that clearly weren't being linked to his shoulder.
We have doctors on this forum, so I'd be interested in hearing some professional perspectives on the whole mess.

Believe it or not, an MRI isn't a magic wand either. An aunt of mine spent years in Germany being diagnosed with a herniated disc right at a critical spot for surgery because she also has scoliosis. They kept telling her to delay the operation as long as possible, as long as she could stomach the pain, because of the massive risk of paralysis afterward. But once they finally opened her up, it turned out the MRI was wrong—it wasn't a disc issue at all, but a benign growth on the vertebrae pressing against a nerve, causing all that pain.
I also know a lady who had a secondary brain tumor that they couldn't trace back to the source. She had an MRI, but it showed nothing. In the end, they discovered it was likely a sarcoma. Why do you think cancer is called such a "malicious" and "sneaky" disease? One reason is simply how incredibly difficult it can be to detect. I highly doubt Clinton didn't have the best medical team in the country surrounding him. Sometimes things are just positioned in a way where you need time and better equipment to uncover the reality.
On a side note, I've been wondering if he ever had kidney issues in the past? For quite a while now, he’s looked very jaundiced and depleted to me. Who knows what he went through before, and how that set the stage for everything spiraling downward.

What happened to you tough guys? I hope nothing bad is going on and you’re all just buried deep in your own little battles and drama.
I’ve been looking into some things myself lately—you might have noticed I started a new thread about that aqua detox device. If you have questions, head over there, otherwise the admin is going to ban you faster than you can blink😬 . It's a body detoxification tool, and I’m currently waiting for the official presentation so I can grab some water samples and run them through a lab for biochemical analysis. I need to see if this thing is a legitimate breakthrough or just a massive scam. My mom is really struggling with swelling in her hands and feet. Her arm can be swollen like a damn sausage in the morning, and even a light touch hurts like hell. She’s urinating constantly—this morning her diaper had to weigh at least two pounds—but the swelling just won't budge. Apparently, it’s all due to the dexamethasone, and those side effects are notoriously hard to neutralize. Now, if this aqua detox could help flush out even a fraction of that swelling, who cares about that $400 price tag they're asking for the MV? It would be worth every penny.
Kisses to everyone😘

Noah Ramirez32 said:I remember seeing those articles floating around—one day they’re raving about how amazing it is, and then just a few days later, some exposé drops claiming the whole thing is a complete scam. They were saying stuff about how the water turns black because of all the salt being added, or that there aren't actually any other beneficial minerals left in the water after the treatment is done. Honestly, if I were in that position, I’d want to double-check those claims at least ten times before even thinking about booking a session.
That said, just looking at it from the outside, my gut feeling is that it’s a total sham.

I have to admit, I’m just as skeptical. I stumbled upon a few pieces discussing what that red tint in the water actually is—some people claim it's just rust leaching from the machine itself—but nobody has ever bothered to conduct and publish actual chemical analyses of the water before and after the process to show us what's really happening.
A representative is coming to my house soon to demonstrate how the device works, so I’m going to take water samples both before and after the session and hand them over to a chemist friend for a full analysis.
I’m hoping for positive results, because honestly, charging sick people $160 for something that turns out to be a sham is practically criminal. If it comes back negative, I’ll make sure to push for the results to be repeated and published at a higher level.
It makes me wonder: does the government actually verify whether these kinds of devices actually work before they grant approval for distribution in the United States market, or what kind of scrutiny happens before they get the green light to sell here?

fadedhound69 said:Does anyone have a link so I can see what this is all about? I did something similar about seven years ago, but I'm not sure if it's actually the same thing. Basically, they slathered me in this cream that makes you sweat like crazy, then popped me into one of those sleeping bags—only bigger—and turned it on. Man, I sweated buckets! I honestly can't tell how much it actually worked because I was doing a bunch of different treatments back then (like two a day), so I don't know which one was the heavy hitter. But looking back, the end result from all of them combined was definitely great.

http://www.zracenja.akcije.biz/detoksikacija.htm

Basically, after the treatment, the water changes color based on how many toxins are being pulled through the pores in your feet. I saw photos one lady took on her phone where the water looked as murky as sludge, and for her husband, it turned an olive green. Supposedly, they both felt significantly better afterward, just lighter, somehow. She went to the session at $33.

mellowlynx8 said:I feel like I’ve completely drained my battery and now I’m just trying to recover, so I wanted to ask how you all are handling this... The reality of "waiting" for Mom's death has started throwing me off balance. Before, I could tuck that thought away in a little drawer and just focus on taking care of her normally, but as her condition worsens day by day and I realize that very soon I won't be able to look after her anymore... I can't pretend anymore. I just feel like I'm breaking...

Maybe you're just having a delayed reaction. When my mom first got sick, I was bracing for her death every single day. Eventually, I realized there's zero point in just sitting around waiting for it to happen. While I was stuck in that cycle of waiting, other people in my family passed away when I least expected it. Death is unpredictable; it hits everyone at different times, and there's absolutely nothing you can do to control that. You know that old saying: "God, give me the strength to change the things I can, but above all, give me the wisdom to distinguish what I can change from what I cannot."
The truth is, death is inevitable for everyone, and you don't need a PhD to understand that. The only thing we actually have control over is making the process easier—for ourselves and for them. We can aim to make it as painless and dignified as possible. That is our job, and it is what we must do.
Saying goodbye to a parent is brutal, but it's a milestone we all eventually face, whether we're 20, 30, 40, or 50. All we can really do is be grateful that when we needed them most as kids, God kept them by our side to watch us grow and raise us. That's why losing parents early in life is so much harder than it is for us. For us, there's just grief; for those who lose them young, there's a void in their heart that no one else can ever fill. That space is reserved strictly for Mom and Dad. I am incredibly thankful that Mom has been here for me all these years, and that brings me a lot of peace. Is it hard? Yeah, it's incredibly hard, just like it is for everyone else. But death is a natural part of life, and we will eventually adjust when the time comes. Again, when the time comes, we can't know anything in advance. Just take things one step at a time.

urbanotter10 said:I haven’t been myself, so I’m looking for some actual feedback from people who have. Someone shoved a flyer in my hand the other day. Honestly, if you're going to pay a professional for a treatment, don't bother buying your own device unless you’ve got $0.00 just to blow on it.

Look, this isn't about me—it's about my mom. She's immobile, and if these things actually work, you need consistent, ongoing sessions to see results. Between the travel and the cost, a single hour-long session at a local clinic runs anywhere from $50 to $33, which feels like a massive money pit if we have to do this repeatedly.

Has anyone actually tried a Hydra Wellness treatment? What’s the real deal? Is it actually as life-changing as the hype suggests?
I'm trying to track down where you can even buy one of these machines and what the damage is going to be. I did some digging online and stumbled upon a site selling them here in the States for about 16 $0.00.😲 Honestly, that feels like a massive stretch, so if anyone knows of a more reasonable way to get one without getting ripped off, please let me know.

If you’ve only got one ovary left, it should still be handling all your hormonal heavy lifting. Honestly, I suspect your thyroid might actually be the real culprit here.

Karen Reed18 said:A tumor is a tumor. Whether it's in your gut, your shoulder, or your brain... whatever. 😢

Look, a tumor is a tumor, but there’s a massive distinction between malignant and benign cases. That's exactly why they run histopathology reports—to identify the specific type. Even if seasoned specialists can take one look and get a pretty good idea of what they're dealing with, they aren't legally allowed to call it without those official lab results.
I know someone who had an osteoma—a benign bone tumor—that grew quite large on his head. They cleared it out, and now he's perfectly fine. Why couldn't things turn out just as well for Ivica?
The only thing giving me the creeps is that they didn't say, "It's most likely a benign tumor." When doctors play it that cautiously, it doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
We'll have to wait for the biopsy results and just hope this guy comes out on the right side of the fence.