Posts by vividsailor7

redeagle75 said:I'm 28 years old.

TT? RR?

TT—body weight
RR—blood pressure.

Kate Williams68 said:Hey, does anyone actually know what the "ly" abbreviation stands for? Any insight would be appreciated.
My kid had bloodwork done because they’ve been running a fever between 100 and 102 degrees for three days straight. Then, just when you think you're out of the woods, the fever disappears for a week only to come roaring back again. It's exhausting. The labs show platelets were at 53 three days ago, then 51, and yesterday they hit 55. White blood cell counts have been hovering between 3.2 and 4.5, and hemoglobin is sitting around 113, 109, and 111. This is incredibly frustrating.
I love it—57/65.
Thanks!

Look, regarding those LY lymphocytes—you absolutely need to get that CBC and differential retested. Seriously. And don't even think about skipping a follow-up appointment with a hematologist. You need a specialist to look at this.

cosmiclynx98 said:It’s been a while since I last checked in here. Just wanted to give everyone an update—we just got the latest lab results back, and the CRP came in at 8.1.
Dr. Hrvoje, I am begging for your expert take on this—what should my next move be?
Hey!

Everything looks fine. Honestly, unless you’re actually feeling like crap, there’s nothing to worry about.

redeagle75 said:Hey everyone!

I’ve recently started dealing with psoriasis on my hands.
My doctor just sent me off to get some blood work done.
And here’s the lab report.
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I’d love to get your take on this. What do you all think?

You didn't even mention your age! And did you get an elevated TSH? Or maybe high blood pressure? Give us some actual details here.
The urine test came back clean. Everything looks perfectly normal.
Looking at the biochemistry results, we've got a few red flags. Creatinine is slightly elevated, which points to some issues with kidney function, and the urate levels are definitely in the pathological range. On top of that, the lipid panel is a mess. It’s not looking good.
I need to see a nephrologist—and I need them to review my current labs and order a full re-test immediately.
CBC, metabolic panel, BUN, urea, creatinine, full lipid profile, CRP, and liver function tests.
I’ve just received the results from my 24-hour urine test—specifically looking at creatinine, urate, protein levels, and creatinine clearance. It’s one of those tedious processes, but necessary to get the full picture.
Here is the diet plan for managing hyperuricemia.
Group 1—the "eat whenever you want" crowd. We’re talking cheese, eggs, sugar, milk, fruit, and certain types of vegetables.
Group 2: Foods You Absolutely Must Cut Out Permanently—bluefish, alcohol, greasy junk food, and organ meats.
Once the results have been fully reviewed and processed, a doctor might decide to prescribe a course of treatment.

I can't believe I even have to address this again! It’s like talking to a brick wall sometimes. Listen, I’ve been looking at my latest labs, and frankly, the numbers are enough to make anyone lose their cool. My Lipid profile is all over the place—completely unacceptable. And don't get me started on what the doctor suggested. They had the nerve to suggest we tweak the Metformin 850 dosage. Tweaking? It's not a suggestion, it's a necessity! I'm sitting here trying to manage this, and people act like it's some minor inconvenience. It isn't. It's my life. I was reading what Betty Hughes6 said earlier about staying calm, and honestly? Give me a break. Easy for you to say when your results aren't a total disaster! Some of us actually have to deal with the reality of these fluctuations. If my Endocrinologist thinks they can just move things around without a serious conversation, they've got another thing coming. I need clarity, not guesswork. kaže:
Does absolutely everything on this list need to be present just to get a diagnosis?
I’ve got the first four. 😢 I don't have the last two.

I noticed some of you have been posting over on the Diabetes thread, and frankly, it’s getting a bit chaotic. It would be incredibly helpful if we could just start one dedicated master thread where everyone lays out all their essential data—you know, age, A1C levels, full lab results, and everything else that actually matters. Let's get organized!

I'm still waiting for someone to make sense of this mess! I’ve been looking at my latest lab results, and frankly, it's enough to make me want to throw the whole folder in the trash. My Lipid profile is all over the place, and don't even get me started on the rest of it. It feels like every time I think I've got a handle on things, the numbers just decide to go rogue. I was talking to my Endocrinologist about it, and honestly? I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast. It's incredibly frustrating when you're doing everything by the book and the data still looks like a disaster zone. Does anyone else feel like they're just spinning their wheels here? kaže:
What is even the point of slapping a "metabolic syndrome" diagnosis on someone if every single individual issue found is already being treated according to established clinical guidelines? It feels redundant. If you're already managing the blood pressure, the insulin levels, and the lipid profile based on standard protocols, why bother with the umbrella label? It seems like extra paperwork just to give a fancy name to a collection of symptoms we are already tackling one by one.
Did the metabolic syndrome diagnosis come with its own specific set of guidelines, and what exactly makes them different?
Of course I’m keeping that in mind—it’s common sense! There is no question that having more risk factors significantly increases the likelihood of cardiovascular complications. It's basic math, really.
Does anyone actually know the ICD code for metabolic syndrome? I'm trying to track this down and it's driving me absolutely nuts.

It’s just not there. Period.

Adam Campbell3 said:Hey!

Can crappy eating habits actually mess up your liver tests?

Who am I even supposed to talk to about this?

I don't really get what you're asking here. First off, how high are we talking?
2. What do you mean by "bad diet"? Are you wondering if elevated transaminases can be caused by skipping meals? Because that’s how it looks.
3. I think the question you *meant* to ask was whether a poor diet—stuff like high fat intake, alcohol, or junk food—can lead to elevated transaminase levels. If that's the case, the answer is a resounding YES.

Jessica Fowler4 said:Lipitor and all those other statins... they kind of have this tendency to cause rhabdomyolysis, you know? Like, basically destroying muscle tissue, which then puts a ton of stress on your kidneys and causes inflammation, and eventually, they just stop working.
And when you combine statins with hypothyroidism, there's this synergistic effect—meaning, I guess, it might actually ramp up the risk of rhabdomyolysis.
It’s funny how some places frame it—like, in studies, statins were basically marketed as "hyperthyroidism regulators." It sounds pretty good, right? But the real-world translation is more like they slow down the thyroid, which is only a "plus" if you actually have hyperthyroidism.



Here are the contraindications (at least according to what's listed in the US)🙂:

•Personal or family history of hereditary muscular disorders
•Previous history of muscle toxicity with another HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor

•Severe hepatic impairment
•Severe renal impairment (CrCl less than 30 ml/min/1.73 m2)
•Hypothyroidism

1. We are talking about rosuvastatin here. It hasn't been around as long as, say, atorvastatin or simvastatin—but let’s be clear, it delivers just as stellar results regarding both treatment efficacy and side effect profiles.
2. Rhabdomyolysis as a side effect is incredibly rare.
3. It also depends heavily on the dosage, which is usually anything over 40mg.
4. Hypothyroidism is simply a risk factor, nothing more.

velvethound62 said:Fine. So, do you have any actual advice for self-help here? I’m telling you, I really don't want to start popping pills if there's some other way to pull myself out of this hole. I value what you're saying, I really do, but if you actually take the time to re-read my post, you'll see that some symptoms—like that tongue stinging thing—might be negligible. However, this business with my digestion, my bowel movements, and this crushing fatigue? It's absolutely killing me...

I went back and read your post. Again.
Why on earth do you think you need to jump straight to medication?
Do you honestly believe that people dealing with organic diseases, like Crohn's disease, don't need psychological counseling? Of course they do! It's incredibly helpful for them. The exact same logic applies to hyperthyroidism.

velvethound62 said:Thanks, I'm interested in hearing what anyone else thinks or has to suggest. Dr. George, what’s your take on this?

Well, you might as well get your TSH checked; you've got nothing to lose. And you could also go for a stool test for parasites and Giardia at the Infectious Disease Clinic.

Honestly, I don’t even have the energy to slog through this whole thing, but here is the gist of what I managed to parse out for you to fix...
A CT scan isn't going to be particularly helpful here.
Statins aren't contraindicated for hypothyroidism.

velvethound62 said:Let me set the record straight here—it isn't blood in my stool, it’s just on the toilet paper after I'm done. And honestly, my digestion is a total mess right now; things aren't coming out "normal" at all. It’s like looking at a map of everything I ate the day before because there are chunks of undigested food everywhere. Plus, like I mentioned earlier, I’m dealing with this intense pain or a sharp itching sensation in my rectum after using the bathroom, and sometimes it hits me even when I haven't gone. Oh, and I totally forgot to mention the constant, heavy gas—though, thankfully, it doesn't smell too terrible. Then there's the exhaustion and the muscle aches, especially that stabbing sensation right under my ribs. Now, look, I already deal with lower back issues—specifically some slipped vertebrae in my lumbar spine—which occasionally sends shooting pains down my legs, but I fail to see how on earth that would have anything to do with my digestion???

Read carefully. That part of my reply wasn't even directed at you.
My answer stands.

velvethound62 said:Thank you so much in advance!

Look, let's get one thing straight: you’ve already ruled out all the physical, organic causes for these symptoms. There isn't a biological glitch in the machine. What you need now is a professional consultation with a psychiatrist or a psychologist. Period.

Nancy Morris5 said:Yeah, looking at all those symptoms, it could totally just be anxiety. 🤷 I deal with it myself, and honestly, I feel pretty much everything you listed.
But that blood in my stool... that’s definitely weird.

It all comes down to one critical question: has that blood actually been confirmed? Because honestly, what we're even talking about matters immensely here. Are we dealing with bright red blood in the stool, or is it melena—that dark, tarry stuff? There is a massive difference, and we need to be clear on what we're looking at.

rustycobra17 said:Male, early 20s, perfectly healthy, no medications. Family history includes grandparents with issues: 3 cases of hypertension, 1 leukemia. I went in for testing because for the last month, I've had this sensation of swelling under my left rib cage—somewhere near the lower spleen area. It’s on the front side, comes and goes inconsistently; sometimes for a few minutes, sometimes an hour, sometimes every day, sometimes not at all. My temperature was hovering around 98.2-99.0°F in the afternoons for a few days, but it's gone now. I also had some nausea on an empty stomach for a few days, which has cleared up. The doctors basically called me a hypochondriac, but they did run additional tests. An abdominal ultrasound showed: mucous membranes look normally perfused, thyroid and lymph nodes aren't palpable or enlarged. All organs are positioned normally with these sizes: liver 13.5 cm, gallbladder head 2.3 cm, body 1.8 cm, spleen 8.9 cm, kidneys 10.5x4.5 and 12x5.5 cm, resulting in a positive normal finding. Blood, urine, enzymes, metabolites, and substrates were tested: RBC 5.69 (4.34-5.72), hemoglobin 170 (138-175), hematocrit 0.497 (0.415-0.530), MCV 87.4 (83-97.2), MCH 29.9 (27.4-33.9), MCHC 342 (320-345), RDW-CV 13.1 (9-15), WBC 9.3 (3.4-9.7), platelets 275 (158-424), MPV 12.1 (6.8-10.4), ESR 2 (2-13). Glucose 4.9 (4.2-6). AST 17 (11-38), ALT 21 (12-48), GGT 37 (11-55), (S)AMY 50 (23-91), (U)AMY 276 (neg), ketones 1 (0/neg), Ery/Hb neg (0/neg), proteins neg (0/neg), urobilinogen norm (norm), nitrites neg (0/neg), leukocyte esterase neg (0/neg), microscopic sediment exam shows leukocytes 3-5 (0-2), mucus present (0/neg). I'm looking for a second opinion. Are these results normal? Should I undergo more tests or follow-ups? I'm mostly worried about a few blood values being close to the limits, the elevated MPV, and the urine findings (leukocytes)? Most importantly, is my MPV level something to worry about, or am I really just overreacting?

This is exactly how every single inquiry should look if you want actual help.
The results are normal. That MPV isn't even a big deal.

Jamie Stewart said:Look, I wasn't exactly asking anyone to be working on this at five in the morning. But here's the deal: based on the lab results and the scans, the doctor concluded it really is chronic kidney inflammation. Before all those tests were done, though, she had mentioned that given the side effects I described earlier—which aren't looking good for Mom—we should prepare for the worst. We all thought the absolute worst. Honestly? She scared us way too early. Now, they've sent her off to see a urologist and a nephrologist to figure out what kind of treatment plan or next steps are needed if that inflammation is indeed the culprit...

I'm not sure if this counts as the end of the story or not. If the answer is NO, then I can only point you back to my previous response.

Jamie Stewart said:Ultrasound results: Liver - normal, pancreas and gallbladder normal... In the area of the left kidney, numerous cysts are visible, the largest being 6cm in diameter, while the parenchyma of the left kidney itself cannot be differentiated due to involutive changes. The right kidney parenchyma is thickened and diffusely hyperechoic (nephritic changes?), without signs of lithiasis or dilation of the collecting system, with a smaller parenchymal cyst in the upper pole measuring 1 cm... Adrenal glands are not enlarged. No signs of lymphadenopathy or free fluid in the abdomen. Pelvic organs status is normal...
Does this mean it could also be kidney cancer (carcinoma)????? 😢(

Honestly, I have zero interest in arguing with you people at 5:00 AM.
To me, a report like this—without even knowing why the scan was ordered in the first place—means absolutely nothing. You mention some kind of "organ failure," but there's no supporting data provided whatsoever.
If everyone went in for scans and blood work just for the sake of it, they’d certainly find *something*. The real question is: what are you supposed to do with those findings?
There are inflammatory changes on the right side.

casualorca14 said:I'm assuming this topic belongs here; I honestly wasn't sure where else to post it...
So, my mom is currently in the hospital. Her hearing isn't great, so when my dad and I come by during visiting hours, the medical staff keeps insisting on ushering us right back out.
From what I understand, families are supposed to be allowed in during visiting hours, but I'm not entirely certain, so I didn't want to make a scene. Does anyone know if we actually have the right to stay?

That’s just standard practice in pretty much every hospital.
There are specific windows of time set aside for visitors, so you just have to stick to those rules.

Jamie Stewart said:Hi everyone... has anyone here or anyone you know dealt with kidney cysts? My mom just lost one kidney because of them, and the other one is starting to get hit too—nothing major yet, but they're there. How dangerous is this really? And is it possible to just go in surgically and clear them all out?😢

I'm going to need more data than that. Give us a better description of the situation.

Anthony White2 said:When I was a kid, bee stings didn't bother me at all. But then, maybe two or three years back, I developed this sudden allergy. I ended up in the ER getting an injection and some pills—medication I’ve had to carry everywhere since then. Well, a bee stung me again recently, and I didn't take my pill. Instead, I tried applying various herbal remedies to the sting site, thinking it would help, but nothing happened. A few days later, I realized it feels like the nerve itself is still irritated :/ Is that even possible? Has anyone else dealt with something like this?

Look, those herbal remedies aren't going to do squat here. You need to stop experimenting and go see your doctor for a real exam immediately.

frozenowl3 said:Oh, sure, it totally looks that way—as if you’re all just going to cross your arms and keep scrolling through the internet without a care in the world...

Honestly, I couldn't care less about these kinds of attitudes. If anything, it's just sad how this kind of thing is treated as perfectly normal here in America, much like the rest of the Middle East. What really baffles me, though, is the reaction from the moderators and admins. They should have shut this thread down immediately, period. Especially considering the absolute circus of a debate that was happening here.
MOMIMGAY—you have my full support on this. In fact, I don't think this whole thread should have even been opened in the first place since it started back on May 8th, while the original topic dates back to April 26th. That is more than enough time for someone to step in and react.
At the end of the day, it's just the Middle East through and through.

Eric Richardson71 said:Lately, I’ve tested positive for Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis at a 10^3 concentration. My doctor insists there's no need for any treatment, but I'm still dealing with this constant burning sensation. Can someone with actual medical expertise tell me what the long-term consequences are if I just leave these bacteria alone? Thanks in advance. Peace,

Is it really just a matter of the burning sensation? Or more importantly—why was a USA culture even ordered in the first place?
Did you get a urinalysis done too?
Honestly, for now, I'm inclined to agree with your doctor.

Sophia Garcia12 said:The black part is totally gone... I honestly think there's nothing left inside. Now, right in the center, it just looks like some gross, pus-filled pimple or something.
The redness actually went down a bit today, but the itching? It’s still driving me crazy.

Look, if there were an actual infection or something serious going on, you'd be seeing other symptoms by now.

Tyler James5 said:thanks so much for the effort 🙂 seriously such a thorough answer

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Don't mention it—happy to help anytime!🙂

ABT—Antibiotic Therapy.

Dennis Evans59 said:This phlegm—this nasty stuff I’m coughing up—it’s coming out of my nose and my mouth at the same time when I cough. It isn't just a sneeze; I don't think I have a common cold because if I did, I’d feel way worse than this. Basically, I’m hacking up this thick, green gunk, and the same thing happens through my nose when I blow it. Honestly, I actually have to "pull" it out when I try to clear my nose; I can physically feel it moving from deep down inside.

And as for why I don't have any free time? That's a whole other saga. I'm enrolled in some seriously intense prep courses, so my schedule is absolutely slammed. I'm studying in the mornings before class starts, then I'm stuck in school from noon until 6 or 7 in the evening. By the time I'm done, I am completely wiped out. All I want is food and my bed, and besides, finding a doctor who’s even working at those hours is nearly impossible...

You need to contact a primary care physician immediately regarding potential ABT issues, and you should probably see an ENT specialist as well.