Chris Parker3 said:Scott Allen10, thanks... I know I didn't catch salmonella from a kiss, but I was actually wondering if it's even possible to pass it on that way? Maybe I worded my last post a little weirdly and it wasn't super clear what I was getting at 🙂
Go ahead and kiss to your heart's content... you definitely won't be passing salmonella through kissing... unless, well... let's just say if there aren't some certain kind of acrobatics involved that are probably too NSFW for this forum... then you're golden.😍
A kiss? Come on...🙂...you probably picked up salmonella from some contaminated food—maybe eggs, meat, or milk—so now you just have to be super careful about hygiene, especially after hanging out with WCA, because if your hands aren't clean, you could spread that salmonella to everyone else. It's all about handwashing, not a kiss.
Once you finish the treatment you were prescribed, you'll need three consecutive negative stool tests before they can officially say you're cleared and no longer a risk to anyone around you.
Even though TK is technically a type of transplant, we’re really looking at two totally different beasts here, so I honestly don't even know how to wrap my head around an answer for you. Since TK isn't quite in the same league as something like an organ transplant, trying to pin down an exact percentage feels like a bit of a stretch...
I’m a little lost here. How many times more likely are we talking about when it comes to complications... compared to what exactly? Like, are we talking versus getting a blood transfusion?
how much of a risk are we actually talking about with those diseases? and when people say that, are they referring to random unknown stuff and parasites... or are they talking about things like hepatitis, HIV, and that kind of thing?
Yeah, things like hepatitis, HIV, and that sort of thing.... Honestly, thanks to how advanced blood transfusion tech is in the States nowadays, the risk is incredibly low... but you can't say it's zero. Still, the benefit of using TK totally outweighs any potential chance of catching something. The thing is, there are these tiny little windows during HIV or hepatitis testing where the pathogen just hasn't shown up yet, so someone could technically pass an infection through a blood donation. Like, imagine someone has a risky encounter... then a day or two later they head over to a clinic like the Mayo Clinic to donate blood... the tests come back negative for HIV... but because they're still in that early incubation phase, the virus isn't detectable yet... it works a bit like that....
The thing is, even here in the States, we still see blood transfusions being used when they aren't even necessary. It really just depends on how things play out, but honestly, TK shouldn't be happening if the hemoglobin is over 80. Some doctors actually think even that threshold is way too high... JS are basically the polar opposite, and of course, they’ll try to flex their muscles to spin all sorts of wild narratives and throw every argument they can at you against TK. The only real alternative to a standard transfusion would be autologous transfusion. Basically, before a scheduled surgery, they draw some blood from the patient and save it so they can pump it right back in during the procedure if needed. Obviously, you can't store gallons of it, so if they still end up needing more TK despite that, you're back to the old-school transfusion method.... Autotransfusion also involves using those specialized surgical kits that collect and filter the blood to cycle it right back into the patient's veins. But when things get urgent and there's zero time for prep work, there's simply no alternative to TK! In those critical situations where someone needs 5, 10, 15, or even more units of blood, there isn't any other way to handle it. It’s hard to pin down an exact percentage, but if we take a more reasonable and critical look at how much blood we actually need, we could definitely cut down on usage overall... but when the moment hits, you need it, and there's no other option. Erythropoietin is pretty expensive and doesn't even factor into emergency situations because it takes—I can't remember exactly, so feel free to correct me—weeks to actually kick in.
TK isn't risk-free... not by a long shot... so you have to be incredibly careful when administering it. You need even more caution when picking donors, handling the processing, and making sure everything is stored perfectly. The scariest part is realizing that even if you do everything by the book, every single dose of TK still carries a potential risk of being infected with some nasty pathogen. There just isn't a transfusion method out there that can guarantee a 100% safe dose of blood. That's exactly why every single bag has that warning on it: "Despite testing, this unit may contain infectious agents!"
Getting both organs transplanted out of the country works just like the standard procedures we see here in the States, and from what I've heard, the success rates are actually pretty solid. There’s really no reason to think it wouldn't work for you, too, so just hang in there—I'm pulling for you and hoping you get scheduled for your surgery soon!
What exactly are you dealing with that requires a procedure like this? When things are running hot like this, you shouldn't be jumping into any elective surgery, especially when you're messing around with the heart and lungs... Besides, over here in the States, they aren't going to do a simultaneous double organ transplant on you. I'm guessing you're already on some kind of waiting list somewhere abroad?
I’ve honestly never heard of a shoot like that before, so you'll have to fill me in. What exactly are we talking about here, and what kind of gear are you using to capture it? Give me some more details, babe
Not really. I mean, you might be able to use some natural methods to help manage or even prevent those recurring UTIs that just won't quit, but that's about it.
@AlanSP I totally forgot to mention this in my earlier posts, so I figured I’d just lay it out now... When you're talking about pathogens—assuming you mean microorganisms—they can definitely be anaerobes, but honestly, they're way more commonly pure aerobes. It's pretty much a straight fact, so if you could just be a bit more specific when you throw around the term "anaerobe," it would really help keep everyone from getting confused.
Robin Grant8 said:Since nobody seems to be responding, I'll just lay it out like this...
On September 13, 2008, I took a hit to my right lower leg. It swelled up, but I figured it wasn't a big deal—just some bruising that would clear up on its own... but five days passed and the pain wouldn't quit. I ended up heading down to the hospital in St. Louis to get an X-ray, where they gave me the diagnosis I mentioned in my previous post... I was put in a cast and told to come back for a follow-up five days later (September 22, 2008)...
On the 22nd, I show up for the check-up, they take more images, and the specialist looks at the scan and writes: "No immobilization required; refrain from strenuous exercise for 2 WEEKS..." ...honestly, it felt strange to me—I felt like I'd been wearing that cast for way too long already...
So, life went on. I rested, dealt with the pain, and stayed sidelined much longer than those two weeks. About four weeks in, I tried playing ball again and got clipped in the leg. I backed off immediately and went to physical therapy, but the pain just wouldn't go away... eventually, almost 3 MONTHS had passed!!! Any time I put weight on it, there was pain... so, I decided it was time for another check-up...
On December 11, I head back for a control visit. The specialist glances at the imaging from September 22 and basically asks, "What is there even left to image?" He sends me for more scans, then hands me the results and tells me the leg healed perfectly, blah blah blah... he writes: "Full weight-bearing permitted; gradually reintroduce training..."
I thought, well, maybe it’s normal that it hurts—maybe it’ll ache for a while, or even for the rest of my life... so I picked up some Voltaren gel and started jogging lightly. I was careful during my first PE class back... but the second time we played soccer, you won't believe what happened... I'm mid-game, make a sudden movement, and I feel something snap in my leg. I just collapsed onto the ground... my friends helped me off the field. By the time I got home, everything was swollen... I'm at a loss here. Is it possible the bone snapped again? Or maybe a ligament or a muscle... I don't know anymore. I've lost all faith in these doctors in St. Louis... I'm spiraling... my career is going to be ruined... these doctors are just terrible...
I'm looking for any input—anyone who has gone through something similar or can offer some advice... thanks...
Man, that sounds rough... Look, at this point, you don't really have a choice—you're gonna have to see a surgeon again. It sucks, but you need more imaging and a full exam to rule out any bone trauma. There's just no way around it. And honestly, just like there are great mechanics and total hacks, there are good surgeons and then there are some absolute clowns you wouldn't trust to perform surgery on a house cat.... Try to get the inside scoop from someone working at the hospital to figure out who actually knows what they're doing and who has a solid reputation. If you've had bad luck with the surgeons, maybe try asking around the orthopedic department instead.... Just don't go rushing straight to private clinics. Most of the time, you won't get anything better than what the hospital offers, except you'll end up bleeding cash in the process.... Hang in there, whatever happens...
Robin Grant8 said:Could someone please help me make sense of this finding? Suspected marginal fracture of the right fibula, grade IV...
Looks like there's a suspected break in the right fibula from about four days ago... hm... basically, they think it might be fractured, but they aren't 100% certain yet.