Posts by wiredpuma5

Perhaps they're just running a little "what if" scenario to see how things might play out

Good grief, I can't believe my eyes...
Is this some kind of joke? We're still nowhere near 1.4.

Ryan Edwards94 said:Vitamin C—either capsules or powder works—echinacea, some herbal tea with honey and lemon (throw in some ginger if you're feeling it), chicken noodle soup, citrus fruits like clementines, steam inhalation—chamomile is the best for that—resting up, garlic, Advil, maybe some throat lozenges...
Hope you feel better soon!😉
Grab a comedy and just chill out!

Throw in some zinc tablets as well...

Ugh, if your liver and brain can actually handle it, you’ll consider yourself lucky.
I know from experience that Citalopram tends to trigger quite a few side effects initially, though you might start feeling a genuine lift in your mood after about three months. You become more sociable, more upbeat—you just feel better. But getting off Citalopram? Good grief... it's a nightmare.
Headaches, insomnia, those "brain zaps" that feel like electric shocks in your skull—it's a total disaster. Just a quick heads-up: Citalopram doesn't cause psychological addiction, but it does create a physical dependency, so stopping abruptly just throws your entire system into chaos.
As for Prazo, I'm not an expert, but since that's an antipsychotic, it can cause extrapyramidal symptoms or things resembling Parkinsonism. You really ought to have your doctor walk you through that.

I won't lecture you, but honestly, what led you down the path of drug use? It's a dark place to be. 😢

I truly hope you make a full recovery soon.
Good luck.

Hannah Lewis69 said:My lower back has been killing me all afternoon.
Here is a photo (just the first thing Google spat out...)
Is it my kidneys or something else??

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2124/bolwp3.jpg

Check this out...

Just pick the area that hurts and it should give you some potential leads...
http://symptoms.webmd.com/symptomchecker

I suppose we’re starting with just a single handle. How riveting. kaže:
Does anyone happen to have an answer for me? I’ve been on Logest for quite some time now, but I recently started taking Claritin due to some allergy issues. I'm curious if there's any chance the Claritin might diminish the effectiveness of my birth control.😕

It won't work. Just don't drink them at the same time; you should probably wait at least an hour or two between doses.

I’ve already learned how to recognize stroke-like symptoms before my migraines actually hit. When that aura starts creeping in, my doctor tells me to just take some Voltaren Forte and Apaurin. Usually, things settle down after that. Or so I tell myself... 🙄

Hannah Bishop said:So, I messed up my schedule yesterday—I took Sunday’s pill instead of Saturday’s, then ended up taking the Saturday one today. Is that going to cause any issues? I haven't been forgetting them generally, though. Also, does combining birth control with Glucophage weaken the effect? Today was my last pill in the pack.

Honestly, it doesn't matter. Every pill in that pack has the exact same hormone dosage.
It won't change anything; you can effectively start from the middle or the beginning of the pack as long as you want. Just follow the days printed on the blister pack so you don't accidentally double up—especially if you lose track of whether you actually swallowed one or just thought you did.
As for the Glucophage, it's probably best to wait about an hour after taking your birth control. Personally, I tend to dump all my daily pills into my palm and shake them all at once, which I know isn't exactly medical best practice.

PS. I'm only doing that because I am officially over dealing with these obnoxious little pills.

Please, I need some help..

Does anyone know where I can pick this up in Washington, D.C.?
I deal with constant ear congestion issues, and this stuff actually works.

copperrider20 said:I’m basically sleeping in a tiny closet, squeezed right between my TV, laptop, stereo, printer, scanner, router, phone, and landline...

so far, I'm still standing.😁

me toooooooooooo😂

but for how much longer?

silverbison26 said:I’m dealing with something tricky. 😢

I suspect it might be Meniere's disease. The vertigo attacks are intense, and the nausea is brutal, though I haven't actually thrown up yet. I even ended up in the ER, where they prescribed me some Meridian. It’s the only thing that feels linked to this whole situation, but I can't be certain. 😕 Apparently, everything stems from the ear (I had two ear surgeries nearly 20 years ago).

Does anyone here have experience with this? Is there actually a cure?

From what I understand, there isn't a permanent cure; you just manage the symptoms with medication...
Xanax + Valium (basically motion sickness relief)

Here is a link (it's in English), but it gives a pretty solid, concise breakdown of the situation...
If you need anything translated or if a specific part isn't clear, just ask...
http://www.fpnotebook.com/ENT228.htm

And an American medical resource for you: http://www.mayoclinic.org

Just give your doctor a call and ask. It won't cost you anything... or you could always just check the prescription instructions.

But if she explicitly told you twice a day, that means one pill, twice daily.

Honestly, trying to get a straight answer out of doctors these days is an uphill battle.

Ryan Morales said:crimsonhound28, you and I should probably start a club for people with shared problems.😁

What’s the term they use over at those medical journals?😕

Rosacea

I think that's it.

It’s usually what you see on those heavy drinkers with the flushed cheeks and broken capillaries across their nose.

Because of my endometriosis, I have to head in for blood work every three months to check my CRP and CA-125 levels, naturally.
The thing is, my CRP seems to creep up just a little bit every single time. A standard reading should fall somewhere between 0.00 and 5.00.
My latest results came back at 8.76, whereas last time I was hovering right around 5.00.
Does this actually signify anything specific, or is this kind of fluctuation relatively normal?

Thanks for the insight.

Can anyone tell me if a doctor can actually detect whether a woman has had a miscarriage in her past?

Amy Miller79 said:My apologies if this has been covered before.
I'm curious why everyone insists on recommending such massive amounts of water intake, especially for those on a diet? I know a person dieting should drink at least two liters a day. Fine. But why exactly? When I asked my doctor, she just gave me a blunt, "Well, you have to." She didn't bother explaining the science behind it. If anyone could explain what all that water actually does for the body (aside from quenching thirst 🤣) or why such high volumes are necessary during weight loss—other than simply filling the stomach to stave off hunger—I would be quite grateful.

I’m not currently dieting, though I do drink a significant amount of water. Honestly, it works for me; I actually feel better because of it.
I recall an aunt of mine who also drank heavily—she was dealing with edema, likely due to kidney issues—mentioning that her doctor asked, "Are you eating when you aren't even hungry?" implying that one should really only drink when thirsty. It felt like a way of forcing the body to do something it wasn't asking for... or so I thought. Personally, water suits me just fine. I drink it even when I'm not thirsty, as long as it's within reason... much like how some people eat when they aren't even hungry, or rather, just looking 🤮

brightlynx11 said:Well, dopamine agonists trigger vomiting, whereas dopamine inhibitors tend to suppress it. Since these medications all target the central nervous system, you certainly won't find them sitting on a drugstore shelf without a prescription. Honestly, I can't even fathom what kind of diagnosis would warrant a doctor prescribing a dopamine agonist in the first place.
If you're truly hell-bent on throwing up, just stick your fingers down your throat and call it a day. I couldn't care less about why you're feeling nauseous, but there's your answer, delivered without any unearned moralizing.

That should be plenty of information for one person.
You should probably go see a therapist; maybe they can actually help you out.

And why on earth would you want that? People use vaping to settle their stomachs, yet you’re actually out here advocating for it. Truly awful.

wearysailor3 said:I'm studying in Washington, D.C., and my primary care physician back home sent me a referral for some blood work. I’d much rather get it done here in the city, but I'm completely lost—there are endless hospitals and labs everywhere. Does anyone know a good spot in the downtown area that isn't a private clinic? Ideally, somewhere where I won't be waiting forever for the results.
Thanks! 😘

Maybe try the community health center near Union Station; they have an on-site lab. Or perhaps check out the student health clinic near the downtown cathedral.

Larry Ortiz3 said:I’d suggest just picking up some dolokain cream at a local CVS instead. It isn't pricey, and it actually works for localized pain.

Or maybe just try EMLA ointment (a local anesthetic).