Posts by Kate Cox2

Kevin Brooks11 said:squeeze harder

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Emily Thompson said:Last month my cycle was late by four days, and now this week too. I am honestly at a loss; I have never experienced such a long delay before.🙄

As for me, my last two cycles arrived precisely every 33 days, which is something that has truly never happened in my entire life.
Usually, the timing would be all over the place—one time after 65 days, then 43, then 52, then 32, then 57, and so on...
But now, for two consecutive times, it has been exactly 33 days.
I find myself caught in a bit of a dilemma: should I be celebrating because my body might finally be finding a steady rhythm, or should I be genuinely concerned about this sudden shift?

Nicole Harris7 said:Hi there.
Look, I don't have any major health issues or anything. But something is bothering me. I’m 24, and about seven months ago, this larger subcutaneous pimple popped up on my head, just above my right ear. It was visibly red, and I spent a good deal of time trying to squeeze it out, though it didn't really work. After a couple of weeks, the inflammation subsided, but there’s still this dark spot left on my scalp. You can actually feel a hard little mass under the skin—about the size of a pea, maybe even smaller. Since it hasn't gone away and it's starting to get on my nerves, I wanted to see if anyone here has dealt with something similar. Any idea what it could be? My hygiene is solid; I eat well, wash my hair regularly, all that. But I can't help wondering why it's still there or what that lump actually is. I did some digging online, and people are throwing around terms like cysts, swollen lymph nodes, and so on. Or is it probably time to just go see a dermatologist? I've noticed that because I keep touching the area, a few more of these small bumps have appeared nearby—maybe two or three. I wonder if it might be an infection. Sometimes those smaller ones get inflamed and leak a tiny bit of pus every few weeks. If anyone has dealt with this, let me know if there's a specific cream for it, or if this is, I don't know, something dangerous like a major infection or something extreme. Thanks.

I had the exact same thing on my neck BELOW my right ear... I had blood work done and went in for a nasal swab (I have no idea why) and they didn't find anything. I couldn't make it in for an ultrasound...

Basically, it was actually quite large, about the size of a pea, and it wouldn't squeeze out, nor did anything ever drain from it... then it disappeared. But then it would reappear—disappear, reappear (I tried to track the timing and it seemed to happen during times of high stress or when I had a sore throat, though I'm not entirely sure)—and eventually, it vanished, and it hasn't been there for over six months now... though a dark little spot remains...

Then, one time, a similar bump showed up in my armpit—and it cleared up after two or three days. My doctor told me it was just from shaving or hair removal and basically sent me out the door without a real exam... 😠

In short, I never found out for certain what that thing on my neck actually was...

And what exactly is kombucha? 😕

Angela Wright said:Watch out with the honey and propolis, though, especially given those pollen allergies you mentioned. You don't want them hiding in the ingredients of the propolis or honey. You could end up having a nasty reaction.

But what about honey made from plants that aren't even in bloom until after May?
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Now, if you really want to see some results, you ought to take a large bulb of onion and let it simmer away for at least two or three hours. It’s all about patience, really. You can't rush the process if you want that deep, concentrated essence to truly develop.

Once you have boiled it thoroughly, I suggest passing the liquid through a fine strainer and then adding as much honey as you personally prefer. Personally, I tend to be quite generous with the honey—it helps mask that heavy onion flavor!
Just make sure you take those by the spoonful every day—whenever you happen to remember, of course...

You should also try boiling about two to four ounces of bay leaves, letting that sit and steep for maybe half an hour to an hour, and then just strain it. Once you've got that liquid, go ahead and stir in some honey and fresh lemon juice. It’s quite simple, really!

To’s what works best for me—I always find that sticking to the home remedies we grew up with yields the most reliable results.

If you’re looking for some quick fixes, I highly recommend propolis spray—it provides instant relief for that raw, scratchy throat sensation. It was an absolute lifesaver for me when I started working at the local elementary school; between constant talking and lesson planning, my throat was just under constant assault! I also swear by cough syrup and those Icelandic lichen lozenges.

When I find myself dealing with a scratchy throat, I tend to follow a bit of a routine depending on where I am. If I'm just relaxing at home, I usually opt for some Robitussin. However, once I step out of the house and start feeling that telltale dryness kicking in, I prefer reaching for some propolis or perhaps some lichen-based lozenges to soothe the irritation.

cosmicmoose62 said:I've definitely had those moments where my fingers just go numb, only to realize later it was entirely due to how I was positioning my hand and wrist while using the mouse and keyboard at my desk.

I’ve also experienced my palm going completely numb, which I eventually traced back to sleeping on that specific arm while lying on my side during the night.

As for me, my right hand—the one doing all the heavy lifting at the computer—is actually feeling fine... but, uh, my left hand? The one that’s mostly "unemployed" most of the day? That's the one with the tingling fingers.

Well, nothing else to say for now... I suppose I'll have to pay a bit more attention to how I'm sitting and holding myself when I'm working at the PC.

Karen Gonzalez70 said:I honestly don't feel like I've studied enough medical science to give you a definitive diagnosis, but I can tell you that I’ve been dealing with this quite frequently over the last four or five months. If I’m sitting in a certain position where there's pressure on my elbow, I start feeling this numbness in my pinky and ring finger—and sometimes you don't even realize you're holding yourself in such an awkward posture...
It might sound trivial, but... well, hopefully someone else will spot your thread (there are probably some MDs lurking here who will understand...)

🙂

It really is possible that it's related to sitting at the computer too much...
I have a habit of leaning my left elbow right on the armrest of my office chair... maybe that's the culprit???

I am definitely going to pay closer attention to this over the next few days...

Oh, I didn't hit anyone anywhere....

Maybe—and this is a big maybe—I might have bumped into someone in a dream or something... but even if that were true, is it actually possible for that kind of tingling sensation to start appearing this late?

So, I realized today that the left side of my left palm has gone completely numb...😕
It’s not that I have zero sensation or anything, but more like this constant tingling sensation, and there's this strange, unsettling "pain" whenever I touch something...

It stretches from the base of my fingers all the way up just past my wrist... though not across the whole hand, just specifically along the pinky and ring finger side, spanning that width down to the joint...

I haven't bumped myself or hit my hand against anything, so I am genuinely at a loss as to why this is happening.

Does anyone happen to know what might be causing this? It’s honestly quite unnerving when my hand starts tingling for absolutely no reason...

What could be going on?

I have such fond memories of being a little girl and snacking on those Pikovit gummies... if anyone happens to know if they’re still stocked in any local pharmacies, please let me know!

I am also quite curious—has the flavor profile remained consistent over the years???

steelfalcon21 said:Oh, you all have me laughing until I cry! 🤣

Since I feel I owe you all a debt for the amusement, allow me to share one of my own rather clumsy little episodes...
Picture this: It is pouring rain. Absolutely torrential. I am in a massive hurry to get home because I have an appointment with my doctor (regarding a certain medical mishap, details provided below 😬), and just as I reach my car, I realize I have a flat tire!! I am standing there thinking, "What on earth am I going to do?" So, I decide to change the tire myself 😎. I waited for the rain to let up just a tiny bit, then grabbed that large L-shaped lug wrench. As anyone who knows anything about cars can tell you, the proper technique is to give it a firm shove with your foot first to break the tension, then jack up the car and unscrew it the rest of the way... Well, the rain had been coming down harder earlier, so everything was soaking wet and incredibly slippery—including my reebokica. When I went to plant my foot firmly against that wrench (which, mind you, has a VERY sharp edge on the opposite end) instead of hitting the wrench, my foot decided to take its own path! It slipped right off that SHARP edge and wedged itself directly between the wrench and the wheel... A 15cm laceration on my leg. Even now, five years later, the scar remains
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Anyhow, I didn't bother getting a tetanus shot because I had actually received one less than 24 hours prior (due to that medical incident I mentioned at the start)

(For those curious, the mishap involved me going down a wooden slide, and a splinter snapped off and embedded itself right into my... well, my backside 🙄 😬 )

But hey, at least you know how to change a tire...😬

Sam Castillo7 said:It’ll be fine, you'll get through this.
Just please, don't go doing anything reckless, like jumping off any rooftops or anything crazy. 😁

Risky?? Good grief, I’ve been practically hunching over while walking around my apartment for three days straight, terrified that I might accidentally bump into a window or catch the edge of an upper cabinet door...

What jumps? I can barely stand up straight! 😬

Sam Castillo7 said:Oh, tell me about it! I actually slammed into the doors twice at the exact same Chase Bank branch. I honestly thought they were those automatic sensor doors that had already triggered and just... failed to move.😬

Anyway, how is your head feeling today?

The pain has subsided a bit, but there's still this 1.5 to 2 cm gap right in the middle of my part.
I am still genuinely terrified of brushing my hair... I think I'll just go take a dip in the ocean today; maybe the salt water will help soothe things up.

It started with some nasty diarrhea, then the vomiting kicked in, followed by this overwhelming exhaustion, and now—surprise, surprise—the diarrhea is back again...

I suppose my manager at Starbucks won't be asking too many questions about why I need to call out today...

Kyle Nelson2 said:I haven't been to that coffee shop in quite some time. To be perfectly honest, I’ve drifted away from my usual routine there lately. 🤣

That is incredibly wise! Truly, a profound point. 😬

Sandra Wood45 said:Look, I’m not saying I have a medical degree or anything, but I poured my heart into that entire serious post! Everything I know, I shared with you. Honestly, such ingratitude! 🤦 :clumsy_table_flip: from 🤣

I offer my deepest, most sincere apologies... truly, my bad, my bad...

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lonebear3 said:And honestly, what could possibly top chicken?😕

Perhaps just a brand new haircut tomorrow.🥳

I’ve been scrolling through this thread and I am honestly just laughing my head off...

Thank goodness the moderator renamed this topic... because let's be real, I haven't received a single shred of actual, useful medical advice for my pounding headaches here anyway....

quietpilot87 said:Oh, goodness, just the other day... 🤣 🙏
I had a bit of a clumsy moment earlier—I actually walked straight into a set of glass doors! Thank goodness they were made of tempered safety glass, otherwise, I might have ended up in the emergency room instead of just nursing a bruised ego. 🤣

It happens to me every once in a while—usually when I’m walking into one of those high-end, upscale banks where everything is just too pristine. You know the type? They have those massive glass partitions that are polished so thoroughly they practically disappear. Honestly, there are moments when I find myself staring at what looks like an open walkway, only to realize I'm actually facing a pane of glass! It’s quite disorienting when the cleaning crew does such a flawless job that the barrier between me and the interior becomes completely invisible.
I once had the absolute misfortune of walking straight into a street sign—just a total, clumsy collision with metal. Honestly, I felt like such a fool! Everyone on the sidewalk just burst out laughing right then and there. It was one of those moments where you just want the ground to swallow you whole.

To be perfectly honest, I find myself gripped by this deep, nagging anxiety about what the future holds—specifically, what will happen when I finally have children of my own. It’s a heavy thought that stays with me.