Posts by Scott Allen10

Forget all that nonsense! Honestly, just run the other way as fast as you can... unless you’re looking to set your entire bank account on fire, which I know most of us aren't interested in doing. It doesn't actually speed up recovery or get things moving any better; it's just a bunch of empty marketing buzzwords designed to fleece people at the register...

I'm curious, what's the connection you're seeing between an IC lamp and a shoulder surgery?...😕

coppergardener said:Hi, lacipil, writes at the bottom of the post. My primary care physician transcribed this, but since she rarely sees her specialist, it isn't exactly being closely monitored. When things are relatively stable, her systolic pressure hits at least 130—and I believe the pulse pressure, the difference between the top and bottom numbers, sits around 40 to 50. Unfortunately, I can't give you an exact average because she hasn't been keeping a log; we've just been discussing it over the phone. I have noticed that she starts feeling unwell even when her systolic reaches 140, which happens quite often. It can even climb to 160 or higher, particularly during the evenings and nighttime, accompanied by intense heart palpitations. The gap between the systolic and diastolic numbers usually doesn't fluctuate too extremely in either direction. She is under an immense amount of stress—the kind of stress one simply cannot eliminate from their life. We don't have any diagnostic tests on hand yet. I should be able to provide some more detailed information regarding the specific readings tomorrow. Thank you!

Yeah, missed that part, my bad... Managing hypertension is never a quick fix; it's a marathon that requires a ton of patience... though you probably already know that...
It feels a bit weird to me that they went with Irezex instead of a much milder dose of Ramipril if they were already heading in that direction😕... Personally, I'd definitely stick to a treatment plan based on a specialist's recommendation. The headache there is that there are so many different types out there... Since the trend in internal medicine lately has been for everyone to just "treat their own specific organ," finding a truly "holistic" internist can be pretty tough...
In my book, the best internists are the ones working in hemodialysis. They deal with invasive procedures, see all sorts of complex comorbidities, and I feel like they have the best intuition for assessing what's really going on... specifically whether there's a need for extra diagnostic work if the clinical picture doesn't quite fit standard essential hypertension...
She definitely needs to start keeping some kind of blood pressure log... Ideally, check it at roughly the same time every day, and never right after physical activity or exertion...

Forgot to mention... I'm assuming that during those episodes of palpitations and spikes, she had an ECG done, checked her cardiac enzymes, and made sure any coronary events were definitely ruled out...

Has she been on any blood pressure meds before this, who actually put her on this specific regimen, and what does her average reading usually look like?

Morgan Hernandez5 said:😂
man, that's such a hilarious question

it's because those methods just don't exist!!!😍
plus, there's the whole thing where people just ignore basic natural laws their entire lives, and then they go hunting for holistic cures only after an illness has already gone totally haywire—making it nearly impossible to get the body back to that sweet spot of balance we all need to stay healthy.

oh, and one more thing... the alternative medicine subforum is specifically for talking about and exploring DIFFERENT ways to heal and treat things, not for bashing them!
this thread is just trolling, honestly, it belongs in some other section like jokes or general health, definitely not under ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE!!!!

So I see I'm getting dragged into this indirectly too... and man, reading this, I'm just staring at my screen in disbelief... Morgan Hernandez5, you doing okay over there? Maybe catch a fever or a headache? Or maybe you just need a night out? Look, if you don't like my thread, feel free to just lock it, but please don't come at my friends with these kinds of silly, nonsensical explanations.
When you shut down my "Alternative methods that don't work" thread before, I didn't make a huge scene because I figured there was no point in us moderators going at each other's throats, but when you drop a half-baked, pointless rant like the one above, it doesn't leave me much choice.
Calling the topic "trolling" is wild, especially since I'm actually trying to learn from you alternative folks what *doesn't* work, because common sense tells me it’s impossible for every single random thing some guy on the internet claims is a miracle cure to actually be effective.
The whole point of the thread was to separate the actual experts from the total frauds, and since you clearly aren't seeing that—or maybe you're just choosing not to—a real discussion would have ended up actually helping the alternative community in the long run.
But nope... you just call that trolling... 😵...whatever...
I won't even get into a full-blown debate here, but Kyle Nelson2 said exactly what I was thinking in his recent posts; basically anything with a grain of common sense would have said the same thing.
Or do you seriously think any bit of criticism or pointing out blatant nonsense is off-limits just because it's posted under the banner of alternative medicine? Hmm...
If using actual logic is "inappropriate" or "trolling" to you, then I guess you really can't claim to be an authority here.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to start a war over how the moderation works elsewhere, but I had to address your reasoning because, as I've already said, it's just completely baseless...

We've basically landed on the idea that you don't really need that attribute boost. It’s pretty much common knowledge around here that trying to win people over with price wars or hiring some flashy "design guru" just doesn't fly in this crowd... so if anyone's interested, they can just hit you up via DM.

Man, there's just so much going on...

Honestly, if you’re looking to sanitize your hands without water, don't even bother wasting money on those cheap little gels; just grab a heavy-duty disinfectant like a Pliva-equivalent disinfectant from Pfizer instead, which you should be able to find easily at any local CVS or Walgreens.

Steven Smith54 said:I might not have worded my title perfectly, but basically...
I’ve got an older family member who might need to live with a tracheostomy tube permanently just to breathe normally.

I was wondering if there's anything you can pick up at a local CVS or Walgreens that helps someone with a trach cough up that mucus buildup in their throat, since they already struggle so much to breathe.

Thanks.

The whole issue with clearing phlegm from the lungs in people with a tracheostomy happens because the air being pulled directly through the tube bypasses the nose and dries out the trachea and bronchial tubes. When we breathe naturally, the air gets warmed and humidified by the nasal passages, but for someone with a trach, that step is missing. That dry air eventually irritates the cilia—those tiny hairs that help move things along—making the mucus thick, sticky, and incredibly hard to cough up. You even get these "plugs," which are essentially hardened casts of parts of the bronchi; if they finally do break loose during a coughing fit, they can fly out like little projectiles across the room...

To help ease this, I really think the most important thing is keeping them in a space that’s comfortably warm and, more importantly, full of moisture. Honestly, old-school tricks like putting a bowl of water on a radiator work wonders. You can also try placing a damp piece of gauze over the tube while they’re resting... If the tube isn't metal, it's super handy to use an HMEF (Heat Moisture Exchange Filter) on it... And for all those reasons, staying properly hydrated is absolutely vital. Someone living with a trach simply cannot afford to be dehydrated...

Jonathan Collins4 said:Hey everyone. I saw some people asking where else you can find a Baroque Chamber. There’s one over at 94 Park Avenue inside a beauty salon. It’s a 2ATA model, hooked up to a mic, and set up for one person so you can just zone out to the TV during the session. A single treatment is $133, but they suggest doing at least ten if you actually want to see results—anything less feels like a waste of time. If you bundle ten sessions together, the price drops to $100.

First off, let's not turn this thread into an ad!...And second, HBO definitely has its own medical indications and contraindications; you shouldn't just have it pop into your head and decide to go push yourself through it without thinking. Honestly, you could probably pull it off if you just dropped a massive stack of cash at a clinic, but then you'd likely have the mindset of someone like Michael Jackson or some other total nutcase.

mistypanther7 said:What's the actual title of the doctor who signs off on the HBO?

In the States, there isn't one specific specialty dedicated just to HBO; instead, you usually find doctors who have taken extra training on the side to specialize in underwater or hyperbaric medicine. So, it could be anyone from a GP or an anesthesiologist to an internist or even a surgeon... honestly, it varies quite a bit.
Once you get a referral for HBO from one of those specialists, you head over to the hyperbaric clinic where a specialist in that field will give you a full evaluation, and that's when they finally set up your treatment schedule...

If you catch a ride at the turnaround in Oakland, you can just hop on a bus for two stops, or honestly, just walk it—it’s probably a ten or fifteen-minute stroll depending on how much of a power walker you're feeling like today.

fadedmoose34 said:I’m 24 years old and I've just been diagnosed with viral myocarditis... along with all the other complications that come with it. I was wondering how many of you are actually on this forum? I'd love to hear about your experiences—how long did your treatment last? I spent three weeks stuck in the hospital and I was only discharged two weeks ago, so I'm still on Prednisone. Is there a real risk of this progressing into cardiomyopathy or something similar?
I would be incredibly grateful if anyone could share their own story. 🙏🙏🙏

Look, there's definitely a possibility of it turning into cardiomyopathy, but honestly, don't go spiraling into those worst-case scenarios just yet—it'll only stress you out more.
There's actually a whole other thread on the forum covering this exact topic, so maybe try searching for it... or I can just drop a link for you later once I have a free minute...🙂

I’m really not feeling this whole argument, so I think it’s best if we just lock this thread down...

I mean, someone definitely had their hands on this...

steelscout6 said:I know you usually have to prep by fasting for brain scans, but I'm not really sure if they require anything specific for spinal imaging.

Nah, you don't need to.🙂

Man, just let him wait for the tip-off... you know he's gonna be fine...🙂...if it's just about getting his shot dialed in, at least he'll finally nail that layup and stop tripping over his own feet on the drive.😁

I've had this happen to me countless times playing pickup basketball, to the point where every single joint in my hands and feet just pops and cracks constantly... honestly, I’ve always just dealt with it by using a bit of "fighting fire with fire" logic. Just get back on the court and keep grinding... you warm up so much and push yourself so hard that you eventually take another hit and just completely forget all about the first one.😬

Good grief... this thread is like seven years old... let's not dig up old ghosts here... either start a fresh one or just head over to the Parenting & Kids forum instead.

Jesse Morgan3 said:Did anyone actually catch that guy's booth at the big trade show?

There’s already an entire thread about that dude over on the Alternative Beatles board if you want to dive into all the details there.☕