Posts by Nancy Ortiz23

A bacterium? Are you thinking about MRSA or something else?

...but honestly, I see plenty of background actors from The Beach Boys in commercials and TV shows all the time—it just goes to show that those small steps really do count. If you’re willing to put in the work and stay focused, you can actually reach your goals! As for anything else, I don't know much about that personally!

Oh boy... you’ve totally drained my energy 😢, hang in there though...! I think I’ve been feeling more worn out than you have lately... honestly. Good grief... it feels like our generation is just made of sugar sometimes—so sensitive to absolutely everything. It’s almost embarrassing to admit how much I struggle with, especially since I haven't even had kids or really started "adulting" properly yet! But yeah, I am definitely going to see a specialist about my kidneys... and as for the rest? I'll try to get some advice from my doctor (assuming I can actually catch her when she isn't mid-chaos)!

So... I’ve been sitting here wondering about my iron levels lately—and honestly? I have absolutely no clue where I stand! I’m feeling pretty terrible—my circulation is just completely shot. ! And those little makeup tricks people suggest? They don't really work for me—they always look so obvious! I even caught myself thinking maybe I was just being too hard on myself—but looking back at recent photos, it's pretty clear. A few people have even mentioned that I look exhausted lately... It’s really starting to get to me—it just really does... ;(

Angela Wright said:It could point to a few different things—like maybe you're just sleeping in a bad spot? It might also be due to mental burnout, liver issues, anemia, or something else entirely.
Try boosting your immune system a bit—eat clean and spend some more time outdoors in the fresh air.

I really am eating enough veggies every single day—and I don't take any vitamin supplements, either. I make sure to get outside almost every day, too, and I haven't taken on any huge new responsibilities lately, just my usual routine...! But honestly, I probably do need to work on my immunity a little more, and then we'll see how things settle with my kidneys... maybe things will improve over time! Thanks!

ironlynx41 said:Kidney issues can actually show up as darker skin around the eyes—you know, both the upper and lower lids.

I don't see any changes on my top lid at all, but the bottom area definitely looks like it's darkened up!

I feel like I’ve had dark circles under my eyes for as long as I can remember—though they were never really a huge deal before. But lately (over the last year or so), they’ve become way more noticeable. It’s frustrating! I make sure I get enough sleep, and I’m super diligent about removing all my makeup before bed... plus, I don't have any unusual aches or pains. I do have some minor kidney issues, though. Could dark circles be a specific symptom pointing toward something else?