Posts by vividsailor7

Michelle Carter49 said:Can someone please break down this ultrasound report for me? It says my liver is morphologically steatotic, but without any focal spots or lesions. What does that actually mean in plain English?
So, here’s the breakdown on the pathology report: we're looking at benign fibrocystic teratoma, splenic B.O.A., and now—the part that actually matters—the kidneys. The right kidney is measuring in at 110x55mm.
The renal cortex is measuring at 16mm, and there’s some hyperechogenicity present. On the Doppler ultrasound, specifically looking at the level of the arcuate arteries, the resistive index (RI) is sitting at 0.92 with a Vmax of 150 cm/sec.
Left kidney measures 105x50mm with a 12mm cortex. The renal pelvis shows hyperechogenicity. Resistive Index (RI) is 0.98, with a peak systolic velocity reaching up to 155 cm/sec.
Diagnosis:
Fatty liver disease is a absolute nightmare that nobody seems to take seriously enough until it’s too late. I am talking about steatosis—where your liver basically starts turning into a grease trap because of poor lifestyle choices or metabolic issues. It is not just some minor inconvenience; it is a slow-motion train wreck for your health. If you aren't careful with your sugar intake and processed junk, you are essentially marinating your internal organs in sludge. You can feel fine today, but that doesn't mean your liver isn't screaming for help behind the scenes. We need to stop treating our bodies like trash cans and start paying attention to what we put on our plates before we end up facing serious complications like cirrhosis or even worse. Get it checked out, watch the carbs, and for heaven's sake, take it seriously!
So, I just got back from the doctor, and honestly? I’m fuming. He gave me this vague, half-baked diagnosis about nephroangiosclerosis affecting both kidneys, along with some nonsense about high flow rates. But did he actually explain what that means for my future? Did he sit me down and walk me through the implications? No. He just looked at me and said, "Your kidneys aren't doing great." That's it. That's the whole conversation. Just a blunt, dismissive sentence dropped like it was nothing. How am I supposed to process "your kidneys aren't good" when you're dealing with actual medical terminology? It's incredibly frustrating. You expect a professional to provide clarity, not just a drive-by comment that leaves you spiraling.
She’s 71 years old, battling diabetes and high blood pressure. She’s stuck on a cocktail of pills for both.
Thanks in advance!

With these results in hand, you really ought to be getting in touch with an international nephrologist immediately. Seriously. Don't just sit on this.

Roger Smith64 said:I think I was actually reacting to that whole caffeine sensitivity thing. Who knows, maybe it’ll help YOU. There are certain medications (like alpha or beta-blockers...?) that block those specific receptors in the nervous system that usually trigger blood vessels to constrict when you get cold. And I agree with what Nicholas Myers said. Honestly, the best advice I can give is just to try staying active, eating right, and keeping stress levels down. I haven't "cured" myself, but it definitely helped quite a bit.

Both of them are antihypertensives, and frankly, beta-blockers can actually make the symptoms worse.
Just like Nicholas Myers pointed out, research shows the preferred treatments are calcium channel blockers and ACE inhibitors.

melloworca6 said:Who actually writes the prescription for this stuff? And does anyone even know what the damage to the wallet is going to be?

I did some digging on it. Apparently, it’s used for poor peripheral circulation. Honestly, looking at the side effects, they don't seem all that terrifying to me.

I don't think you can just pick it up off a shelf at CVS, though I can't say for certain. Usually, you'd need a neurologist, an endocrinologist, or a rheumatologist to sign off on it. Seriously—talk to your own doctor first. Don't go playing chemist on your own.

melloworca6 said:So, did anyone actually get a prescription for this thing, and if so, who?

I suffer from Raynaud's, so this hits close to home for me. Honestly, doctors won't treat it with anything at all.

It’s a medication for poor circulation, but it isn't on the FDA's approved list.

Hannah James76 said:Her doctor is an absolute DISASTER 🙂. She’s just repeating exactly what they wrote in the hospital report... everyone is basically saying there's nothing more they can do 😠. I've never even heard of those patches
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Angela Wright explained everything perfectly, and I’m right there with her regarding the patches. I’d also add that he could be given Reglan, and if that doesn't work, then try Setronon.

Gary Martin55 said:I've been with my boyfriend for two years and everything was perfect until recently... For about the last ten times we've been together, I've started feeling this intense acid reflux halfway through. Twice I actually threw up, and lately, we just have to stop altogether because of it. I've already ruled out diet—it's not what I'm eating. I still love him and find him incredibly attractive, and our relationship hasn't changed at all because of this issue.

The whole thing feels so bizarre. It’s been happening for two months now. I'm definitely not pregnant... so, yeah. I'm wondering if anyone else has dealt with something like this???

My friends are totally stumped; they suggested trying different positions, but even then, the problem persists... hmm ://

You absolutely need to talk to your doctor.
Are you also dealing with nausea, headaches, or dizziness?

Lawrence Baker39 said:Guys, please help me... my mom has been struggling with hemorrhoids for 17 years, ever since she had me. This latest flare-up is just absolute torture. She tried everything—even cleaning with Vim and god knows what else—but nothing worked. She saw a private doctor who put her on a strict diet and Portalak syrup, which basically drained her; she lost a significant amount of weight. People, I swear, she’s tried every remedy and medication under the sun, but nothing helps. Finally, she went to a specialist who told her that what she’s dealing with isn't just standard hemorrhoids; they call it "FIGURES," essentially like a thrombosis that constricts the bowel and leads to ruptures. The doctor said the pain feels like being cut with a knife. It seems to settle down as night approaches, but then the moment she uses the bathroom the next morning, it all triggers again. She had to go into surgery immediately. The procedure was 18 days ago, and while there was some lingering discomfort, she thought she was making progress. However, for the last 5 days, she’s been in unbearable agony after bowel movements. She is constantly in tears; she says the pain is driving her insane. Please, if anyone knows of any medicine or relief, let me know. Thank you in advance, and please respond as soon as possible.

1. She needs to see a proctologist immediately. Honestly, it wouldn't be a bad idea to follow the recommendation of GE and undergo a rectosigmoidoscopy to get a much clearer picture of what's happening internally.

Karen Brown said:Hey everyone,
I finally got some of my test results back today—specifically the discharge papers—and I was hoping someone could help me make sense of them.
Everything is at this link; I hope it works and that you can read it clearly. I had to practically beg them today just to get everything faxed over, then I had to go through the whole headache of converting it all into a JPEG.

http://www.mypicx.com/11112011/TATA_DOKUMENTI/

Thanks in advance to everyone.

As the reports state, there is: progression of that bleeding, anemia, though the coagulation levels look normal.
Basically, the hematology treatment needs to continue, and they might need to perform surgery to stop the bleeding.
P.S. Here’s a breakdown of the diagnoses:
Cardiac insufficiency, GERD, Hiatus hernia, Chronic gastritis—this means the cardia (the entrance to the stomach) isn't functioning right, which led to the hiatus hernia, reflux (where stomach acid and bile back up into the esophagus), and chronic inflammation of the stomach lining.
C92.1—Chronic myeloid leukemia, currently in remission.
C74.1—Adrenal gland tumor.
T81.0—Post-operative bleeding involving the left kidney and extending into the retroperitoneum (the space behind the abdominal cavity).
D62—Anemia following blood loss.
If anything else is unclear or if you need more info, please, just ask.

darkhound18 said:Thanks for the quick reply. If this is just damage to the skin, what can I actually do to "fix" it?

The same logic applies here. Even if you’re dealing with hemorrhoids, you could just slather on some Calendula ointment or Pavlovic's cream and call it a day.

darkhound18 said:I know this might sound stupid, but I'm not sure if I actually have hemorrhoids. Almost every time I go to the bathroom, I notice a little red spot on the toilet paper. It’s not like it's dripping or anything, just a small smudge. Sometimes there's a bit of stinging during the actual movement, but that's it. No other symptoms—nothing excruciatingly painful or anything visible. Could these be internal hemorrhoids?

And yeah, during anal sex, sometimes it feels fine, but other times when things are being inserted, it burns so badly that they have to stop and pull out.

It could be hemorrhoids, sure, but honestly? It sounds more like you've just irritated or torn the skin around the anus.

Chloe King26 said:My gynecologist gave me a referral to get my hormone levels checked and told me I need to do it on day 2 or 3 of my cycle—which means tomorrow 🙂.... The issue is I’m not actually living in Chicago; I’m just here for college. The doctor who wrote the referral is back in my hometown, but he said I could use the same paperwork to get tested here in Chicago too... I really want to get this done tomorrow, but I have no clue where to go or if they'll even see me since I haven't made an appointment? Can I just show up at a lab with his referral or what? Help!

Look, if he gave you a standard insurance referral, you can go anywhere you want, but you absolutely have to call ahead and make an appointment first.

Karen Brown said:Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum, and honestly, I feel like I'm staring down a dead end regarding my father. At least, that's how it feels right now. Let me try to explain.
(...)
Right now, the whole family is just sitting here, praying for some kind of improvement, but nothing. Absolutely nothing.
The absolute worst part is that he’s fully aware of everything. We can actually sit and talk. His heart is doing great and his mental state is holding up pretty well—he's fighting!!

Is there any hope left? If anyone has dealt with a case like this, please reach out. Every single minute counts right now.

I didn't mention any doctors' names on purpose, but if anyone specifically needs them, I can provide the ones I know.

To be honest, doctor names don't mean much to me. From what I can gather, it looks like he's struggling with blood coagulation issues.
Beyond that, I'd need actual diagnoses and lab results to say anything meaningful.

Sandra Turner71 said:Hey everyone! Just checking in to say I've finally started gathering all the necessary paperwork. Honestly, though? It’s turning out to be way more of a headache than I ever anticipated. Dealing with these bureaucratic issues is just... ugh. I'm just praying to God everything works out in the end and that I can get this sorted soon.
I'm also dealing with one specific issue—something that's really weighing on me. 😢 Since my situation is pretty unique, I figured this was the best place to ask. I really hope I don't sound foolish, but I'm genuinely lost regarding how things work given my condition... Basically, I've decided to sleep with my boyfriend, but to be honest, I'm terrified of relying solely on condoms.😢 I mean, I don't even know what could happen if, heaven forbid, one breaks or something... In my head, I figure I can't actually get pregnant because I don't ovulate or anything, but I truly don't know.😢 Because I'm not sure what the actual underlying cause of my disorder is, maybe I *am* ovulating—I read somewhere that it's even a possibility.😢 If something were to happen, how would I even know if I'm pregnant when I have no biological indicators to go by? It's terrifying because the whole situation feels so surreal, and I just don't know enough about it.🤷 Please, if anyone knows more about this, let me know, considering everything I'm going through...

Not a single method out there is 100% foolproof, unless you're practicing total abstinence.

Kyle Palmer51 said:Thanks for getting back to me! Regarding the nephrologist, we’ll head there if the issues persist after the Sinersul. Still, maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to go regardless, just to catch any underlying anomalies early on. However, we live in Miami, and the Mayo Clinic is a bit of a trek for us :-) do you have any recommendations for a pediatric nephrologist in the States?
It isn't worth ignoring that she started preschool this year, so I'm worried there might be a psychological component playing into the urination issues.

Now that you mention it, you've brought up two things I completely forgot to point out.
1. As for the Sinersul—if those symptoms are still hanging around after she takes it, then yes, that's when you take her to the nephrologist.
2. That psychological aspect can absolutely mess with how a child urinates, so that's really where you should start looking. P.S. I don't know much about the medical scene in Miami; maybe try asking on a child health forum for local recommendations, but wait until after the Sinersul is finished and you've ruled out the psychological side of things.

Kyle Palmer51 said:Dear Dr. Hrvoje, she’s been wetting herself once or twice during the night, which isn't normal because she never used to have accidents at night, but in the last few days, she's even had some leakage during the day. Based on her previous urine test results, her doctor prescribed Sinersul for five days because she wasn't happy about seeing a few erythrocytes in the urine and thinks it might be the start of an infection. Do you think that’s right? Honestly, I’m at a loss as to what else to do since the situation is actually getting worse.

Sinersul can certainly be used as prophylaxis for a urinary tract infection, but you really ought to consult a pediatric nephrologist—maybe someone like Dr. K. Vrljičak over at the Mayo Clinic.

Laura Price77 said:Good morning!
Checking in as a pregnant woman (23) nearing the end of my first trimester 😁

Last Friday I had blood drawn for a CBC and provided a urine sample, and honestly, the results have me a bit thrown off.. 😳

Out of everything listed in the labs, I’ll just list the values that fell outside the normal range.

Lab Hematology:
- Leukocytes 13.4 (3.4 - 9.7)
- morphological changes - L= toxic granules in certain neutrophilic granulocytes! 😕

Urinalysis:
- appearance - cloudy
- color - yellow
- sediment exam
- erythrocytes - 1-3 (0-2)
- leukocytes - 5-7 (0-2)
- squamous epithelium - some
- bacteria - plenty
- crystals - plenty of amorphous salts

I know I need to drink more fluids—I'm working on it. I'm assuming this is some kind of urinary tract infection, but these toxic granules have me really confused.. and my OB/GYN didn't react to or even comment on these results at all, so I'm wondering if I should reach out to my primary care doctor. Is there any need?

Thanks in advance 😬

The results are fine; get a checkup in the USA if necessary.

John Wilson5 said:In my case—I guess it was just me—the issue was the excessive caffeine intake. I actually noticed my blood levels weren't showing up properly once I cut out coffee entirely!
Good luck.

Look, you seriously need to get a fecal occult blood test done immediately.

Hannah James76 said:Thanks... I think I transcribed everything correctly.

That means they’re in the pre-dialysis stage of renal Insuff, specifically Stage 4—or if you're measuring by dialysis stages, we're talking Stage 5.

Kyle Palmer51 said:I need some thoughts on this urine test for my 3-year-old girl:
My little one has always been a frequent pee-er and used to have accidents in her underwear occasionally. However, things have taken a turn for the worse lately, and she’s started wetting herself more and more often. It's not just a tiny leak anymore; it's enough to soak through her undies and even her pants. This is happening at daycare and when we're out, too. Aside from the constant urge to go and the actual leaking, there aren't any other symptoms. After a totally clean test last month, we went back for another urinalysis this morning, and here are the results: (I won't bother listing the physical/chemical properties because everything was fine—all negative or 0, pH 6, light yellow color, clear appearance, weight 1.015)
Microscopic sediment exam:
Leukocytes: 2-3
Erythrocytes: a few
Cylinders: -
Epithelial cells: a few squamous epithelial cells
Crystals: -
Salts: some amorphous urates
Mucous: a little
Bacteria: a little
Fungi: -

Could this be some kind of infection? Thanks in advance!

The results look normal, but since you mentioned the incontinence, I strongly suggest you reach out to a pediatric nephrologist or urologist.
Is she wetting the bed at night as well?

Hannah James76 said:My dad was finally discharged yesterday, and honestly, I’m spinning. I am desperate to make sense of these recent test results and all these new diagnoses they've thrown at us. Nobody has actually sat us down to explain anything! All we get from the doctors is this vague, terrifying "this is just how it is now" attitude, followed by the implication that things are only going to get worse from here. It's infuriating.
What exactly are we looking at here? Let me break this down for you, because these terms sound like a medical textbook threw up, but they actually describe a very serious situation. First off, **metastatic hepatitis** means the cancer has spread to the liver. It’s not just sitting in one spot anymore; it has migrated there. Then you have **metastatic lymphonodorum**, which is just a fancy way of saying the cancer has moved into the lymph nodes. When it hits the nodes, it's spreading through the body's drainage system. Then there’s **insuff. renalis**—that’s renal insufficiency. In plain English? The kidneys are struggling. They aren't filtering the blood like they should be, which can happen when the whole system is under massive stress from the disease or the treatments. Finally, **thrombocytopenia** means your platelet count is low. Platelets are what stop you from bleeding out, so when those levels drop, things get dangerous fast. It’s a heavy combination of complications. If you're dealing with this, you need to stay extremely close to your team at the Mayo Clinic. This isn't something to take lightly.
Here are the lab results: WBC 5.5, Hgb 116, Hct 0.322, MCV 90.2, MCH 32.5, MCHC 360, Platelets 70, ESR 13, WBC differential: segmented neutrophils 77.6%, immature neutrophils 5%, lymphocytes 13.8%, reactive lymphocytes 0, monocytes 3.2%, eosinophils 0.4%, basophils 0, plasma cells 0, metamyelocytes 0, myelocytes 0, promyelocytes 0, blasts 0, PV 0.59, INR 1.36, AST 318, ALT 221, CK 26, LDH 158, GGT 146, ALP 179, Glucose 6, Urea 43.4, Creatinine 423, Total Bilirubin 89.8, Direct Bilirubin 42.7, Total Protein 49, Albumin 22, Iron 17.3, UIBC 19.7, TIBC 37, Triglycerides 1.96, Total Cholesterol 3.88, HDL 0.36, LDL 3.06, Serum Amylase 116, Urine Amylase 99, Ca 2.08, Na 131, K 5.6, Cl 96, Ferritin 830, CRP 18.3

EFP: Albumin at 46, gamma globulins at 30.

Thanks in advance!

Let's be real—some of these are just straight-up terrible. Let's go through them one by one.
The diagnosis is in: metastatic liver cancer. This is heavy stuff.
Metastatic lymphadenopathy—basically, when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes. It’s heavy stuff.
Insufficiency. Renal failure. I’ve already told you guys this before—it means kidney failure.
Thrombocytopenia—basically, a drop in your platelet count. It’s a serious situation when your blood isn't clotting like it should.
The lab results are looking pretty grim. We're seeing anemia and severe hypoproteinemia, which is a massive red flag pointing toward serious liver disease. On top of that, there's some mild hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia—likely a byproduct of renal failure—along with hyponatremia caused by increased diuresis. It’s a lot to process.
Are you absolutely certain you transcribed those urea and creatinine levels correctly?
Things are looking incredibly grim, and honestly, I don't think there's any coming back from this.