restlesshound77 said:So, am I really the only one who hasn't tried Prozac? How tragic. 😎
Keep in mind, Prozac is a pretty old-school medication.
You might find this worth a look:
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Keep in mind, Prozac is a pretty old-school medication.
You might find this worth a look:
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Here are the topics I’ve posted about on Health:
Asbestosis.
Does anyone here know much about Sleep Apnea?
Men's health issues.
Jamie Clark74: I'm dealing with quite a few health issues... but I'm certainly no "lost cause."
Lower back pain, disc protrusion, and herniated discs.
Intrathecal Morphine Pain Pump!
Health... Doctors... and... MONEY????
A vaccine against Cervical cancer is currently in production.
What does a man actually know about menopause, hysterectomies, HRT, osteoporosis, and all the other issues that come with it?
Everything about sexuality... her... him... her and him... and then some!!!
Let’s talk about killing off all the elderly and sick... what do you guys think?
Psychiatry and Me: A topic for Forum members who are serious about these Diseases!
Psychiatry and Me // Replies, Correspondence, and Podrzak !!!
Jamie Clark74: This can't be happening to me, especially with my Type 2 Diabetes!
Jamie Clark74: 100 ways to live long enough to see 100!
The diet that actually works: THE AMISH DIET!
List of Diseases and Medications
4/02/2006
William Kov……………………………….. QEH UR No:603835
Date of Birth: 11/11/1941
Current medications:
Conditions:……………………………… Medications:
Medications : major Depressive Disorder …… Lexapro 20 mg x 1 per day Anxiety
Anxiety / Panic Disorder…………..Klonopin ½ mg X 5 per day
Hypertension........................ Norvasc 10mg x 1 per day
Monopril 20 mg x 2 per day Irritable Bowel Symptoms ………
Irritable Bowel Symptoms………. Monopril 20 mg x 2 per day Irritable Bowel Symptoms ………
Somac………………………………………40 mg x 1 per day
Mylanta liquid Diarrhea
Taking Imodium 5mg as needed for diarrhea.
Prochlorperazine 5 mg Chronic
Dealing with chronic UTIs... currently on Xiprex 1G twice a day.
Just waiting on a cystoscopy. QEH.
QEH stop All “ NARCOTICS in All forms & antiseizure & Tricyclic antidepressants
Chronic Back pain medication : Vicodin 2 x3 per day Acetaminophen 500 mg x 6
Vicodin 2 x3 per day
Acetaminophen 500 mg x 6-8 per day
February 15, 2006... started using a Buprenorphine transdermal patch for seven days. This follows my Laminectomy ………………………… at L5-S1 back in 1972.
Laminectomy / stenosis... L5-L4, L4-L3... (2004)
Just a quick note: both surgeries were unsuccessful, leaving the nerve roots at L4 and S1 still causing issues.
Gout / Osteoarthritis………………… Progaut 100mg x 1 per day
Arachnoiditis
Valium 5mg x 1 per day
Quinate 300 mg x 1 per day
Voltaren Emulgel …………………………………………………
Celebrex Cap 200mg, once a day.
or
Voltaren suppositories 100mg
Dealing with fluid buildup in my legs... currently taking Hydroton 25 mg 1/2 per day for veins.
Hydroton 25mg 1/2 per day Veins... Panadol forte 250mg, twice a day as needed.
Borderline Diabetic................................ Metformin 500 mg 1 tab. 2x per day
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================== Also : Sleep Apnea
Always during sleeping “ Asbestosis ” 1997 Pleural plaque calcified….2004 onset of asbestosis. Routine visits twice a year to a Pulmonologist for follow-ups, CT scans, and testing.
Lack of testosterone:…………Sustanon 250, 1ml injections every 2 weeks.
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Notes for QEH outpatient Orthopedics; QEH UR No:603835
Complaints/ please refer to> X-ray clinic scans, ultrasounds, and the log of steroid injections from the last 18 months.
a/ Right wrist
b/ Right and left elbows
c/ Both shoulders
d/ Knees/ same as above/
e/ Bilateral plantar fascia (Right side for 37 years)…(Left side for about 20 years)
Lots of work involving ladders and kneeling
Pins and needles in both arms and fingers; see medical reports
Cervical degeneration at C5/6 and C6/7
02/14/06
MRI results for right shoulder: Severe degenerative osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal tendon "tear."
Cervical spine conclusion: C4/5 and C5/6 show moderate-to-severe disk protrusion and moderate stenosis.
C6/7 shows severe disk protrusion and moderate stenosis; the left and right nerve exits at C7 are "irritated."
C7/T1 shows moderate disk protrusion.
Asbestosis.
Does anyone here know much about Sleep Apnea?
Men's health issues.
Jamie Clark74: I'm dealing with quite a few health issues... but I'm certainly no "lost cause."
Lower back pain, disc protrusion, and herniated discs.
Intrathecal Morphine Pain Pump!
Health... Doctors... and... MONEY????
A vaccine against Cervical cancer is currently in production.
What does a man actually know about menopause, hysterectomies, HRT, osteoporosis, and all the other issues that come with it?
Everything about sexuality... her... him... her and him... and then some!!!
Let’s talk about killing off all the elderly and sick... what do you guys think?
Psychiatry and Me: A topic for Forum members who are serious about these Diseases!
Psychiatry and Me // Replies, Correspondence, and Podrzak !!!
Jamie Clark74: This can't be happening to me, especially with my Type 2 Diabetes!
Jamie Clark74: 100 ways to live long enough to see 100!
The diet that actually works: THE AMISH DIET!
List of Diseases and Medications
4/02/2006
William Kov……………………………….. QEH UR No:603835
Date of Birth: 11/11/1941
Current medications:
Conditions:……………………………… Medications:
Medications : major Depressive Disorder …… Lexapro 20 mg x 1 per day Anxiety
Anxiety / Panic Disorder…………..Klonopin ½ mg X 5 per day
Hypertension........................ Norvasc 10mg x 1 per day
Monopril 20 mg x 2 per day Irritable Bowel Symptoms ………
Irritable Bowel Symptoms………. Monopril 20 mg x 2 per day Irritable Bowel Symptoms ………
Somac………………………………………40 mg x 1 per day
Mylanta liquid Diarrhea
Taking Imodium 5mg as needed for diarrhea.
Prochlorperazine 5 mg Chronic
Dealing with chronic UTIs... currently on Xiprex 1G twice a day.
Just waiting on a cystoscopy. QEH.
QEH stop All “ NARCOTICS in All forms & antiseizure & Tricyclic antidepressants
Chronic Back pain medication : Vicodin 2 x3 per day Acetaminophen 500 mg x 6
Vicodin 2 x3 per day
Acetaminophen 500 mg x 6-8 per day
February 15, 2006... started using a Buprenorphine transdermal patch for seven days. This follows my Laminectomy ………………………… at L5-S1 back in 1972.
Laminectomy / stenosis... L5-L4, L4-L3... (2004)
Just a quick note: both surgeries were unsuccessful, leaving the nerve roots at L4 and S1 still causing issues.
Gout / Osteoarthritis………………… Progaut 100mg x 1 per day
Arachnoiditis
Valium 5mg x 1 per day
Quinate 300 mg x 1 per day
Voltaren Emulgel …………………………………………………
Celebrex Cap 200mg, once a day.
or
Voltaren suppositories 100mg
Dealing with fluid buildup in my legs... currently taking Hydroton 25 mg 1/2 per day for veins.
Hydroton 25mg 1/2 per day Veins... Panadol forte 250mg, twice a day as needed.
Borderline Diabetic................................ Metformin 500 mg 1 tab. 2x per day
==================
================== Also : Sleep Apnea
Always during sleeping “ Asbestosis ” 1997 Pleural plaque calcified….2004 onset of asbestosis. Routine visits twice a year to a Pulmonologist for follow-ups, CT scans, and testing.
Lack of testosterone:…………Sustanon 250, 1ml injections every 2 weeks.
==================================================
Notes for QEH outpatient Orthopedics; QEH UR No:603835
Complaints/ please refer to> X-ray clinic scans, ultrasounds, and the log of steroid injections from the last 18 months.
a/ Right wrist
b/ Right and left elbows
c/ Both shoulders
d/ Knees/ same as above/
e/ Bilateral plantar fascia (Right side for 37 years)…(Left side for about 20 years)
Lots of work involving ladders and kneeling
Pins and needles in both arms and fingers; see medical reports
Cervical degeneration at C5/6 and C6/7
02/14/06
MRI results for right shoulder: Severe degenerative osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal tendon "tear."
Cervical spine conclusion: C4/5 and C5/6 show moderate-to-severe disk protrusion and moderate stenosis.
C6/7 shows severe disk protrusion and moderate stenosis; the left and right nerve exits at C7 are "irritated."
C7/T1 shows moderate disk protrusion.
Malaria
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malaria
I’ve been taking 300 mg quinine sulfate tablets for 35 years to help manage muscle spasms in my body and spine.
I'm down to my very last pill... I can't take any more except just
for treating "malaria"... because there's a real risk of uncontrollable bleeding. I'll have to switch over to magnesium instead.
By the way, there's plenty of info out there in English on Google... just search and you'll find enough reading material to last a lifetime.
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Dealing with depression?
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It’s tough to decide which illness is truly the worst.
For most of us, it's always our own, simply because we're the ones living through it.
Having undergone two spinal surgeries—my first laminectomy was back in '72—
I spent 20 years working through constant pain just to keep my kids on their feet. I couldn't even bend past my knees. I relied on narcotics for two decades just to get by.
By 1991, at age 50, depression, panic attacks, and anxiety hit me hard,
along with certain personality traits. I haven't been able to work since, and honestly, I'm not doing much better today. Between everything else, I'm currently managing over 25 to 30 different pills daily.
In 2004, I had surgery for stenosis and two levels of laminectomy, but it was a failure. Doctors warned me not to expect much, and that it could actually make things worse. Now, my mobility is severely limited due to pain and nerve issues; I can only walk short distances. One nerve at L5 remains compressed, and there's nothing more they can do.
To be honest, I don't know what's harder to deal with: my mental health or my physical state.
And as for how much someone can endure—in my 35 years of experience, I've met plenty of "brave souls" who claim their struggle is nothing. In my opinion, those people are the toughest patients of all.
Try living with a constant 6 to 8 on the pain scale for your entire life. Someone in a wheelchair might not feel that specific type of pain, though they certainly face a whole different set of challenges due to immobility.
Before you judge someone, you should really understand what they are going through and why they are in that position. It's easy to say, "I would..." but do what, exactly?
P.S. I just realized you aren't even 15 years old. If I had known that, I wouldn't have bothered replying. You're still practically in diapers!
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For most of us, it's always our own, simply because we're the ones living through it.
Having undergone two spinal surgeries—my first laminectomy was back in '72—
I spent 20 years working through constant pain just to keep my kids on their feet. I couldn't even bend past my knees. I relied on narcotics for two decades just to get by.
By 1991, at age 50, depression, panic attacks, and anxiety hit me hard,
along with certain personality traits. I haven't been able to work since, and honestly, I'm not doing much better today. Between everything else, I'm currently managing over 25 to 30 different pills daily.
In 2004, I had surgery for stenosis and two levels of laminectomy, but it was a failure. Doctors warned me not to expect much, and that it could actually make things worse. Now, my mobility is severely limited due to pain and nerve issues; I can only walk short distances. One nerve at L5 remains compressed, and there's nothing more they can do.
To be honest, I don't know what's harder to deal with: my mental health or my physical state.
And as for how much someone can endure—in my 35 years of experience, I've met plenty of "brave souls" who claim their struggle is nothing. In my opinion, those people are the toughest patients of all.
Try living with a constant 6 to 8 on the pain scale for your entire life. Someone in a wheelchair might not feel that specific type of pain, though they certainly face a whole different set of challenges due to immobility.
Before you judge someone, you should really understand what they are going through and why they are in that position. It's easy to say, "I would..." but do what, exactly?
P.S. I just realized you aren't even 15 years old. If I had known that, I wouldn't have bothered replying. You're still practically in diapers!
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Back when I was 14, I went through several different medications,
it’s always best to taper off slowly, just a little at a time... sometimes you taper down until you stop, then start something new just as gradually. It’s the same thing when you're coming off a full treatment plan once you're feeling steady.
The key is following medical advice and taking it slow... you can't just decide you're fine and quit cold turkey.
Good luck!
🙂 😉 😎
it’s always best to taper off slowly, just a little at a time... sometimes you taper down until you stop, then start something new just as gradually. It’s the same thing when you're coming off a full treatment plan once you're feeling steady.
The key is following medical advice and taking it slow... you can't just decide you're fine and quit cold turkey.
Good luck!
🙂 😉 😎
Jamie Clark74 said:Everyone is waiting on some system... maybe things are better in Europe.
I went through two complicated spinal surgeries by the age of 30.
The last one was last year. I don't have private insurance, so I was just glad a private doctor performed the surgery at a public hospital... he put me at the top of his list. He doesn't practice anymore.
In all of Adelaide, with its 1.075 million people, there isn't a single private doctor who operates in the public hospital system... I've already written about how the wait times are 18 months, and some people wait four years for knee surgery... are these really Western countries?
If you have private health insurance, everything gets done pretty quickly at a private facility. There’s no bribing involved; it’s just paying the difference because doctors often charge more than what insurance covers.
Here, a doctor's visit is covered by Medicare, but you pay an extra fee if the doctor charges more... and everyone does. For example, for a 10-minute visit, the doctor gets $30 from Medicare and asks the patient for an extra $10 for seniors, or $25 for those working.
A well-known specialist neurologist might get $85 per visit from Medicare, and you still have to pay—I personally pay $80 as a retiree.
Private insurance covers private hospitals... for a family starting at age 30, it costs about $1,800 to $2,500.
I had coverage for 28 years before I stopped. If I were to sign up again, I’d face a penalty of 2% for every year of age since I stopped.
Since my wife is 68 and I'm 64, I'd be paying 2% for 36 years (66 minus 30)...
that’s 72% on $1,800, which is a $1,296 penalty, totaling $3,096... and even then, I’d still have to pay because that's the lowest level of coverage, meaning a $250 copay per visit plus whatever extra the doctor charges for surgery.
How is anyone supposed to afford that on a combined pension of $20,800 a year? That might seem like a lot to you in some other place, but it’s very little for life in Australia.
That's Democracy and capitalism for you.
Stay healthy, everyone.
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Smart bitch said:You just deal with it however you can. If you can't manage, you don't get the surgery. You end up waiting six months, maybe even longer, because there are simply no openings. But if you show up with cash in hand? Suddenly, an appointment magically appears.
Bocca—don't give me that. They get paid for their jobs. They really do. But the healthcare system here is a disaster. If you have the money, you're set; if you don't, you're on your own. Who cares?
Would you rather just die?
We're all stuck waiting in any system... though maybe things are better in Europe.
I had two complicated spinal surgeries by the time I was 30.
The last one was last year. Since I don't have private insurance, I was lucky enough to have a specialist who operates at both private clinics and public hospitals... he put me at the top of his priority list. He doesn't practice anymore now.
In a city like Adelaide with 1.75 million people, there isn't a single private doctor working in the public hospital system... I've personally seen waits of 18 months, and some people are waiting four years for knee surgery. Is this what we call Western countries?
If you have private insurance, you basically get taken care of quickly in a private facility. It’s not about bribes; it’s more about co-pays, since doctors often charge more than what insurance covers.
Around here, a doctor's visit is covered by Medicare, but you pay a supplement if the doctor charges extra... and everyone charges extra. For example, for a 10-minute visit, Medicare pays the doctor $30, and then they ask the patient for an additional $10 for seniors or $25 for workers.
A well-known neurology specialist might get $85 from Medicare per visit, leaving you to shell out $80 on top of that as a retiree.
Private insurance covers the hospital stay... but for a family starting at age 30, it could cost anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500.
I had coverage for 28 years before I stopped. If I were to sign up again, I'd be hit with a 2% penalty for every year of age.
Since my wife is 68 and I'm 64, I'd be paying a 2% penalty for 36 years (66 minus 30).
That’s 72% of $1,800, which is a $1,296 penalty, bringing the total to $3,096... and even then, I'd still have to pay the base $250 per visit plus whatever extra the doctor wants for a surgery.
So much for Democracy and capitalism.
Stay healthy, everyone.
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Amanda Lee42 said:I heard spine surgeries in Oakland can cost around $5,000 if you want to skip the months of waiting and get seen right away. At least, that’s what my neighbor down at the coast was telling me.
I didn't pay anything out of pocket, but when you factor in all the extra costs—the endless bags of supplies for the nurses and doctors (my little one spent quite a bit of time in the NICU since she was premature)—you could easily end up with a bill like that.
Where on earth are you getting a $5,000 figure for surgery from? Is that just a way to line someone's pockets, or does that actually cover the procedure itself?
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Detox bath: Does it actually work?
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dustycanyon6
That was a great summary. I still remember those hundreds of pages of research you put together—all those deep dives and detailed breakdowns of everything you were digging into.
My comment toward you wasn't meant to be malicious at all. I should have just said I was referring to "alternative medicine."
I've always followed your posts with genuine interest... because I believe you.
We really need to maintain an open mind when it comes to medicine, and that includes looking at alternative options too.
I’m no doctor, so I won't pretend to know everything about medicine, but personally, I haven't found much relief for my own various ailments.
I'm looking for some advice on alternative medicine. I've been searching for help, and I'm about 30 years old.
Another year down.
I'm not going to ruin this thread by airing my grievances right now; I'll save my opinions for another time. Besides, the best part about talking to you is that we can actually have a civil conversation where you keep an open mind.
Best regards, Jamie Clark74
🙂 😉 😎
That was a great summary. I still remember those hundreds of pages of research you put together—all those deep dives and detailed breakdowns of everything you were digging into.
My comment toward you wasn't meant to be malicious at all. I should have just said I was referring to "alternative medicine."
I've always followed your posts with genuine interest... because I believe you.
We really need to maintain an open mind when it comes to medicine, and that includes looking at alternative options too.
I’m no doctor, so I won't pretend to know everything about medicine, but personally, I haven't found much relief for my own various ailments.
I'm looking for some advice on alternative medicine. I've been searching for help, and I'm about 30 years old.
Another year down.
I'm not going to ruin this thread by airing my grievances right now; I'll save my opinions for another time. Besides, the best part about talking to you is that we can actually have a civil conversation where you keep an open mind.
Best regards, Jamie Clark74
🙂 😉 😎
Detox bath: Does it actually work?
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Kyle Nelson2 said:I'm no expert, but my understanding is that heavy metals can enter your system through water or other ways (not to mention what high school chemistry taught us about how phosphoric acid affects aluminum soda cans).
Besides that, I heard you can actually get hair analysis done at certain clinics in NYC if you're having issues; apparently, it can detect if you've been exposed to heavy metal poisoning or something similar.
It's surprising dustycanyon6 hasn't weighed in yet. He's usually the go-to specialist when it comes to spending money on "natural" fixes... between all his dental work and everything else, I suspect he hasn't changed a bit.😉
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Here's just one example of what these people try to hawk to us!
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Antidote acts as an additive for your body's immune system. It will fight and protect your body from all virus and bacteria activated infections.
Serious infectious diseases such as Cancer, HIV/AIDS, SARS and many other life threatening diseases can be helped by the miracle healing powers of the Antidote.
Antidote does not require a prescription or medical consultation before being taken as it is a natural alternative to Antibiotics or drugs
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Psychosomatic Illness
These psychological symptoms can trigger, or often accompany, physical ones:
-increased thirst
-nervous stomach
-gas
-frequent urination
-loss of sexual libido
-chest tightness
-periods of heart palpitations
-muscle aches
-headaches
-confusion
-tremors
-for women, missed periods or intense menstrual pain
The link between physical and mental symptoms can create a vicious cycle where any one symptom can kickstart the whole process.
In a panic state, anxiety can quickly escalate into a full crisis. With generalized anxiety, people often try their best to keep everything under control while the cycle continues behind the scenes. Honestly, that constant struggle to stay composed is incredibly stressful—it’s like adding fuel to the fire. It’s one way people end up feeling anxious about being anxious, which just makes everything worse.
Jamie Clark74
Psychosomatic illness shows up physically, but its roots lie in mental or emotional states.
To put it plainly, the patient isn't making it up; they are dealing with real, serious issues.
A lot of people face these struggles but hesitate to accept a "psychosomatic" diagnosis,
because they worry people will dismiss them as just being "all in their heads."
With the breakneck pace of modern life in America today, it's all too easy to slip into depression, anxiety, or panic attacks... and those things can absolutely manifest as debilitating physical ailments.
It becomes a loop: if there is an actual underlying issue, the condition only worsens if the anxiety, depression, or panic attacks aren't treated.
🙂 😉 😎
These psychological symptoms can trigger, or often accompany, physical ones:
-increased thirst
-nervous stomach
-gas
-frequent urination
-loss of sexual libido
-chest tightness
-periods of heart palpitations
-muscle aches
-headaches
-confusion
-tremors
-for women, missed periods or intense menstrual pain
The link between physical and mental symptoms can create a vicious cycle where any one symptom can kickstart the whole process.
In a panic state, anxiety can quickly escalate into a full crisis. With generalized anxiety, people often try their best to keep everything under control while the cycle continues behind the scenes. Honestly, that constant struggle to stay composed is incredibly stressful—it’s like adding fuel to the fire. It’s one way people end up feeling anxious about being anxious, which just makes everything worse.
Jamie Clark74
Psychosomatic illness shows up physically, but its roots lie in mental or emotional states.
To put it plainly, the patient isn't making it up; they are dealing with real, serious issues.
A lot of people face these struggles but hesitate to accept a "psychosomatic" diagnosis,
because they worry people will dismiss them as just being "all in their heads."
With the breakneck pace of modern life in America today, it's all too easy to slip into depression, anxiety, or panic attacks... and those things can absolutely manifest as debilitating physical ailments.
It becomes a loop: if there is an actual underlying issue, the condition only worsens if the anxiety, depression, or panic attacks aren't treated.
🙂 😉 😎
Frank Alvarez8 said:Here we go again. Why does this feel like a total rerun of McGregor vs. Huma?🙄
I saw it coming from a mile away. This whole thing reeks of a scam from the jump...
The guy just can't help himself.
😂 😂
People always make things up, and we've seen plenty of
discussions about this on the forum before.
Some folks claim that if you carry an organ donor card, doctors might under-treat you just to harvest your organs—all that talk about black markets and other nonsense.
It’s true that in some Asian countries, people actually sell kidneys and undergo those types of surgeries... that part is real.
Here in the States, we've had organized donor registration through ID cards and driver's licenses for years.
We have a centralized computer registry across the whole country to keep everything streamlined. It makes things much easier, and families often feel a sense of pride when a sudden loss results in saved lives—especially since close relatives can give consent, sometimes saving up to three people at once.
The last famous athlete who was a donor inspired such massive support from the public and his family that people were wearing little ribbons on their left wrists all over Congress and everywhere else.
Donations are desperately needed, and as Scott Allen10 says, nobody would dare try to exploit the system to take an organ without proper authorization.
It's a similar kind of dilemma when it comes to the issue of euthanasia.
discussions about this on the forum before.
Some folks claim that if you carry an organ donor card, doctors might under-treat you just to harvest your organs—all that talk about black markets and other nonsense.
It’s true that in some Asian countries, people actually sell kidneys and undergo those types of surgeries... that part is real.
Here in the States, we've had organized donor registration through ID cards and driver's licenses for years.
We have a centralized computer registry across the whole country to keep everything streamlined. It makes things much easier, and families often feel a sense of pride when a sudden loss results in saved lives—especially since close relatives can give consent, sometimes saving up to three people at once.
The last famous athlete who was a donor inspired such massive support from the public and his family that people were wearing little ribbons on their left wrists all over Congress and everywhere else.
Donations are desperately needed, and as Scott Allen10 says, nobody would dare try to exploit the system to take an organ without proper authorization.
It's a similar kind of dilemma when it comes to the issue of euthanasia.
Healthcare, Doctors, and... Money?
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US Forum... I lost my entire long post... I really don't have the heart to rewrite the whole thing again. In short:
Sunday mail
3/7/2005
Adelaide
South Australia
Adelaide has a population of about 1.05 million. It’s a highly developed city even if it isn't huge. We actually just secured a $4.5 Billion Dollar deal for the state to build war destroyers.
We have two well-known medical schools here, and we train students from all over Asia... most of whom end up staying because they love the area and the laid-back lifestyle.
The issue is our doctors—especially specialists—moving away to Sydney or Melbourne where the conditions are better and the paychecks are bigger.
Today, the papers are covering the mess happening within our public hospitals.
We’ve all dealt with waiting lists. Personally, I see seven out of my eight specialists privately, except for when I need a Neurologist.
The real trouble is that the Liberal government has gutted the medical system. There was a time when everything was accessible, and private insurance was mainly just for getting a private room in the hospital.
But now, private doctors only work in private hospitals. If you don't have private insurance, you're stuck with the public system, which often lacks enough specialists—if it has any at all.
For a hip replacement, you're looking at a wait of over two years. First, you wait a year just to see a specialist.
One elderly woman actually took her story to the papers regarding a knee surgery on her right leg.
She had surgery on her left leg six years ago, and they told her she’d eventually need it on the right one too.
She applied for a specialist appointment five years ago... she's still waiting for the actual surgery. She's in constant pain. On top of that, she’s 84 years old and has to care for her 86-year-old husband, who suffered a stroke. She handles everything for him.
When she spoke up, it made waves all over Adelaide, but we all know how things really are. The politicians don't feel the pressure because they aren't living through it.
Up until I retired in 1992, I always had the best of everything, but nowadays, retirement pay just doesn't cut it.
We never really had a system as solid as what they have in the UK, Germany, or much of Europe and Canada.
It’s created two classes here: those with money who can pay for everything, and the poor who are left with nothing. Believe me, retirees here aren't in any better shape than you are.
I follow your struggles closely and I see what's happening.
It’s turning into the American capitalist system... if you're wealthy, working, and can afford the bills, you're fine. But for the majority? That's not the case. If you can't pay, nobody cares. You just die.
Sunday mail
3/7/2005
Adelaide
South Australia
Adelaide has a population of about 1.05 million. It’s a highly developed city even if it isn't huge. We actually just secured a $4.5 Billion Dollar deal for the state to build war destroyers.
We have two well-known medical schools here, and we train students from all over Asia... most of whom end up staying because they love the area and the laid-back lifestyle.
The issue is our doctors—especially specialists—moving away to Sydney or Melbourne where the conditions are better and the paychecks are bigger.
Today, the papers are covering the mess happening within our public hospitals.
We’ve all dealt with waiting lists. Personally, I see seven out of my eight specialists privately, except for when I need a Neurologist.
The real trouble is that the Liberal government has gutted the medical system. There was a time when everything was accessible, and private insurance was mainly just for getting a private room in the hospital.
But now, private doctors only work in private hospitals. If you don't have private insurance, you're stuck with the public system, which often lacks enough specialists—if it has any at all.
For a hip replacement, you're looking at a wait of over two years. First, you wait a year just to see a specialist.
One elderly woman actually took her story to the papers regarding a knee surgery on her right leg.
She had surgery on her left leg six years ago, and they told her she’d eventually need it on the right one too.
She applied for a specialist appointment five years ago... she's still waiting for the actual surgery. She's in constant pain. On top of that, she’s 84 years old and has to care for her 86-year-old husband, who suffered a stroke. She handles everything for him.
When she spoke up, it made waves all over Adelaide, but we all know how things really are. The politicians don't feel the pressure because they aren't living through it.
Up until I retired in 1992, I always had the best of everything, but nowadays, retirement pay just doesn't cut it.
We never really had a system as solid as what they have in the UK, Germany, or much of Europe and Canada.
It’s created two classes here: those with money who can pay for everything, and the poor who are left with nothing. Believe me, retirees here aren't in any better shape than you are.
I follow your struggles closely and I see what's happening.
It’s turning into the American capitalist system... if you're wealthy, working, and can afford the bills, you're fine. But for the majority? That's not the case. If you can't pay, nobody cares. You just die.
So, we know where things stand... I'm currently tied up with another project on a pretty important topic. Once I wrap that up, I'll share my thoughts, as I just don't have the bandwidth right now.
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Self-diagnosing using online tools: thoughts?
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@fuker tovarish
You’re just parroting whatever you see on your screen... don't you have an original thought somewhere in there?
Do you seriously have about 100 tabs open at once?
And here comes yet another thread about vitamins and diet.😉 😁
You’re just parroting whatever you see on your screen... don't you have an original thought somewhere in there?
Do you seriously have about 100 tabs open at once?
And here comes yet another thread about vitamins and diet.😉 😁
Need some help here!
in Health ·
@ dolcevita
Keywords: phimosis, circumcision, foreskin.
Basically, it’s a narrowing of the foreskin that makes it impossible to retract over the head of the penis.
If a guy wasn't circumcised at birth, he usually learns as he grows up to pull the skin back to clean underneath. That's where the issues start.
Even though my son was taught how to handle it properly, by the time he hit 12 or 13, he just couldn't pull the skin back over the head anymore.
He eventually had a circumcision, which was a bit rough—not the surgery itself, but the sensitivity of the newly exposed skin. It took some getting used to. I know for a fact he never went back to see that surgeon/GP again.
I don't really get what people mean by needing a "specialist with nerves of steel." Are you saying you're just unnecessarily terrified?
Speaking as a man, I know it's sensitive, but it isn't some massive deal. We aren't talking about spinal or brain surgery here.
You just have to tell yourself that it's not a major operation. It's a little sensitive, sure, but you'll recover without any lasting issues.
The sooner you get it done, the sooner you can move past the fear, the anxiety, and the depression.
Keywords: phimosis, circumcision, foreskin.
Basically, it’s a narrowing of the foreskin that makes it impossible to retract over the head of the penis.
If a guy wasn't circumcised at birth, he usually learns as he grows up to pull the skin back to clean underneath. That's where the issues start.
Even though my son was taught how to handle it properly, by the time he hit 12 or 13, he just couldn't pull the skin back over the head anymore.
He eventually had a circumcision, which was a bit rough—not the surgery itself, but the sensitivity of the newly exposed skin. It took some getting used to. I know for a fact he never went back to see that surgeon/GP again.
I don't really get what people mean by needing a "specialist with nerves of steel." Are you saying you're just unnecessarily terrified?
Speaking as a man, I know it's sensitive, but it isn't some massive deal. We aren't talking about spinal or brain surgery here.
You just have to tell yourself that it's not a major operation. It's a little sensitive, sure, but you'll recover without any lasting issues.
The sooner you get it done, the sooner you can move past the fear, the anxiety, and the depression.
Healthcare, Doctors, and... Money?
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The shortage of doctors here in America is getting out of hand, especially within the public hospital system.
Ever since my surgery back in January 2004, you can't find a single
neurologist at this facility... and this is a major hospital serving about 250,000 people. They've got three other neurosurgeons
covering outpatient cases, but they're only there for short stints. Most surgeries have been moved over to another large hospital nearby.
Right now, the waiting list for new patients is sitting at 12 to 18 months. As an existing patient, I’m looking at a 6 to 9-month wait.
If someone actually needs surgery, they're looking at anything from an urgent 12-month window up to two years.
Of course, if you have private insurance, you can usually get everything sorted within a few months.
I typically try to see specialists privately just to get a second opinion... but many specialists aren't interested in seeing patients in private practice unless they carry specific private hospital insurance.
So, my current plan is to try and track down a solid specialist who splits their time between private practice and the public hospital.
I don't necessarily think I'll need another surgery... but if I start having issues with bladder or bowel control, I won't have much choice in the matter.
Ever since my surgery back in January 2004, you can't find a single
neurologist at this facility... and this is a major hospital serving about 250,000 people. They've got three other neurosurgeons
covering outpatient cases, but they're only there for short stints. Most surgeries have been moved over to another large hospital nearby.
Right now, the waiting list for new patients is sitting at 12 to 18 months. As an existing patient, I’m looking at a 6 to 9-month wait.
If someone actually needs surgery, they're looking at anything from an urgent 12-month window up to two years.
Of course, if you have private insurance, you can usually get everything sorted within a few months.
I typically try to see specialists privately just to get a second opinion... but many specialists aren't interested in seeing patients in private practice unless they carry specific private hospital insurance.
So, my current plan is to try and track down a solid specialist who splits their time between private practice and the public hospital.
I don't necessarily think I'll need another surgery... but if I start having issues with bladder or bowel control, I won't have much choice in the matter.