Posts by wiredpuma5

Noah Johnson63 said:I find operil works wonders, though you shouldn't rely on it for too long.

Aside from operil, I haven't heard much about sprays, but I swear by ephedrine nasal drops for adults.
I’ve been known to use them for two weeks straight when my allergies hit (just until the Flonase kicks in). Honestly, being unable to sleep because of a stuffed nose makes destroying your nasal lining seem like a fair trade-off...

Linda Hughes88 said:go hit the ocean! seriously, it works!

The ocean is the only REAL cure... 🙏

If you need immediate relief, Nizoral is my go-to for first aid. It’s not something I’d recommend using long-term, but when I need a clean scalp right now, that's what I grab.
For something more sustainable—the kind of stuff you can actually use daily that starts working after a few washes—I just stick with standard Head & Shoulders.

At least, it works for me.

silverscout22 said:🤣 🤣 🤣 This is easily the play of the day...
I'm on medication, specifically Cilest, because if I don't manage my endometriosis, there's a high chance it'll just come roaring back...

Exactly. I don't take them for fun. I would never, ever use them just for birth control. I hate them. Honestly, they do more harm than good for me, but since I can't afford another surgery right now, I'm stuck.😲

Michelle Cook83 said:Tramal. But you'll need a prescription for that.

Tramal isn't particularly useful here; it just ramps up the risk of dependency.
I'd suggest trying any other NSAID since they actually tackle the inflammation, which helps reduce both the swelling and the pain (like Ketoral, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen).
Just be careful not to mix them all together, as that can lead to serious bleeding issues—especially following a tonsillectomy.

ruggedmoose21 said:an analgesic, sure.

Maybe try Ketoral. It’s quite potent. If I recall correctly, they even make it in suppository form. It should do the trick.

Kimberly Kern8 said:I finished my last dose of Diane-35 ten days ago (and I am never touching them again). After taking them for a full year, the side effects were absolutely brutal. Now that I've quit, my back is killing me and I have a headache every single day. Has anyone else gone through this? How much longer do these "side effects" actually last? Please don't tell me to see a doctor—I've had quite enough of them already.

All I can tell you is hang in there; it eventually passes. It took me three months to finally clear all that crap out of my system, but you'll get through it.

cosmiccrane3 said:Hi there.
Does anyone happen to know what "suspected MND diagnosis" actually implies?

MND

Motor neuron disease.
"Susp." is just shorthand for suspected.

stormymaker24 said:Thanks, ladies... I’m just wondering where you all ended up, because I’m looking at finishing my care at Mayo Clinic, and frankly, I have no idea which doctors I need to avoid at all costs. I refuse to tolerate subpar treatment—I’d sooner lose my mind than accept anything less than excellence, lest we end up with 😁
@ wiredpuma5—when did you undergo your laparoscopy?

I went to Holy Spirit. The entire staff there, from the doctors to the nurses, was excellent. I can't speak for Petrov, but I'm doing everything I can to stay far away from them, as I've heard their reputation isn't great.
I had my surgery about a year and a half ago.

stormymaker24 said:Here we go again. I sincerely apologize to anyone who finds this repetitive, but I am struggling to find any coherent or meaningful experience to draw from here.
Since I’m dealing with endometriosis, they’re preparing to surgically remove the lesions, which means I’m headed in for a laparoscopy. I feel as though I have researched almost every conceivable detail, yet one question remains stubbornly unanswered—exactly how long will they insist on keeping me hospitalized? If the recovery period turns out to be extensive, I might just 🙂
Furthermore, has anyone actually managed to navigate the prep process without undergoing a full enema, relying solely on laxatives and a strict diet?
And for those of you currently living through this (if there are any of you out there), once you had the endometriosis removed, did it ever return? If it did, what was the timeframe?
Good grief, I really am such a neurotic mess 🙂
Anyway, where have you all been, and what has your experience been like with your doctors?
My thanks to everyone who takes the time to respond 🙏 🙏

I had emergency surgery to remove endometriomas from both ovaries along with some adhesions. They finally let me go home after four days, mostly because I wouldn't stop begging them. Ultimately, discharge depended on my CRP levels being under 50. As for the prep, they didn't give me an enema since I arrived quite hungry and with empty bowels due to the pain-related diet, so I didn't face any issues post-op.
In my case, the endometrioma is slowly returning, though I manage it with birth control pills. Any slight change in pain sends me into a panic, even if it's usually nothing serious. Every three months, I have to get my Ca-125 tumor markers and CRP checked. If those are within the normal range, I'm fine. I also go for ultrasounds frequently.
The catch is that nobody can guarantee I won't need another surgery. That's the truly exhausting part.
Hope this helps.

Lawrence Hall9 said:I actually went to the doctor and they put me on Eglonil, Ranisan, Ultop, Rudakol, and Icontrolok, yet absolutely nothing seems to be working.

So then you just head over to a psychiatrist to get handed a handful of antidepressants and sedatives... suddenly that "nervous stomach" vanishes, and you're perfectly happy and healthy again!!!!

Larry Wells2 said:So, I'm writing this because I'm planning on trying drugs for the first time. I'm 17 and a junior in high school. Just a heads-up: don't bother trying to talk me out of it, because I'm going to do this regardless of whatever stupid comments you leave. I guess I've just reached a point where I feel like I've done everything else and I want to try something new. To be clear, I haven't even touched weed yet. I have zero interest in smoking that. But all my friends are into speed now, and now this other friend is pushing us to try cocaine. Money isn't the issue. I'm just stuck on what to actually go with, so I wanted to hear about your experiences. What's the best way to get a real high without being a total zombie for 24 hours? I'm thinking about doing something Saturday night so that by maybe 2 or 3 in the morning on Sunday, I'm somewhat functional, though I still want the experience to actually hit.

Is this some kind of sick joke? Or...???

That implies you didn't actually give birth.
Presumably through the vagina, though I suppose that's beside the point.

Lawrence Hall9 said:Can someone tell me what this medication for stomach nerves actually is? I can't find any instructions in English anywhere, and someone suggested I start taking it. Thanks in advance.

It’s a tricyclic antidepressant that carries both sedative and anti-anxiety properties.
If your doctor prescribed it, they really should have provided you with the proper guidance on how to take it.
I don't believe it's currently FDA-approved.

You can find more details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimipramine

I was prescribed it for migraine prevention, but given how many drug interactions it has and the fact that it’s incredibly hard on the liver, I decided to ditch it.
I only took it for about five days before the constant ringing in my ears became too irritating to handle.
It’s actually a pretty risky medication; apparently, there are much better options out there for epilepsy that don't come with such a heavy side-effect profile.

My gynecologist’s office (via Medicare) actually has a sign posted on the door that says:
"Pelvic ultrasounds and Pap smears are fundamental patient rights that should be performed several times a year"at no cost.
In reality, they shouldn't even be charging for them.
For instance, I don't pay for my ultrasounds; I just cover a small $5 co-pay.

Lisa Cook8 said:I'm heading to high school. I deal with these horrific migraines. It isn't even the headache itself that bothers me; it’s the vomiting. Is there any way I can take a pill at just the right moment to stop the nausea and vomiting?

You can definitely curb the nausea—for instance, by taking an Imitationer in time, or perhaps an antiemetic. Benadryl is available over-the-counter, though it'll make you drowsy, and you really have to be careful about how it interacts with your other meds; it was honestly a lifesaver for me before I started using Imitationer. A small dose of aspirin might help too, but please, don't try anything without consulting a doctor first.

I’m in the same boat. My main issue is dealing with frequent migraines. Some days I can power through until the end of the shift, but lately, it’s become much more common that I have to cut out early just to get back home to an immigrant-friendly neighborhood, my bed, and total darkness. I work for a government agency, so my colleagues and my boss are pretty used to my situation by now. It really all comes down to the environment you find yourself in and whether you feel comfortable enough to just be upfront about having a chronic condition that might require an early exit or a sick day here and there. In my case, I’ve had a positive experience and am grateful that they’re understanding.

If you head over to RxList and search for diclofenac (Voltaren), you’ll see it’s prescription-only, accompanied by bold, ominous warnings about potential heart attacks and GI bleeding. I wasn't exactly unaware of the risks, but since I deal with migraines and this is the one thing that actually works, I’m going to keep taking it. (Let's just hope the FDA doesn't pull it from the shelves entirely).

William White2 said:but I sometimes experience something quite intense😢

It just starts with my vision blurring out of nowhere; for about fifteen minutes, I can't find a single point of focus, then my peripheral vision goes hazy before it finally passes, though it invariably leaves me with a headache and a bit of nausea.

That sounds like a migraine. What you're describing happening right before the pain hits is actually called an aura.