Posts by melloworca6

Go see a doctor, seriously. Especially since you’re saying it’s strong enough to paralyze you for a few seconds.

Grace Chase97 said:Even if that's the case, you might as well know. At least, that's my take on it.😁 I'd want to know.
Besides, let's say you carry the gene for X or Y, then you can specifically target and manage that organ..🤷
My boyfriend did that ages ago, somewhere abroad. I'm thinking about doing it myself. Either way, I don't see how it could be bad. Except maybe for extreme hypochondriacs or people who'd rather live in ignorance. In that case, just don't do it.🤣

And what would you actually do with that info?

If this is what I think it is, we're talking HLA typing. That's what they run when they suspect certain diseases to find glitches in the genome—every glitch has its own marker showing a predisposition to specific illnesses.

I honestly don't get why any healthy person would want to know this. 🤷 Why spend your entire life stressing over what you *might* get (which isn't a guarantee anyway, since these are just predispositions) only to end up actually getting sick from the stress? What does it matter if you find out you have a predisposition for MS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.? You can't prevent them through diet or anything else because nobody knows exactly why these things trigger; genetic predisposition is just one tiny piece of the puzzle.

And besides, who’s guaranteeing you won't develop rheumatoid arthritis even if you don't have the predisposition for it?

My advice? Don't throw your money away on tests like these (God forbid you ever actually need them) and just save your sanity and enjoy your life. A healthy lifestyle—decent food, regular exercise, low stress, all that—is recommended regardless of whether you're healthy, sick, or loaded with predispositions.

People undergoing radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer are kept in isolation in a hospital ward. They aren't allowed any contact with other people while the radiation is active. I’ve heard rumors—though I haven't looked into the official protocols myself—that they might even have to toss anything they used during that time. Once they're cleared, they get sent home, but doctors usually tell pregnant women to stay far away from them for maybe two or three weeks just to be safe.

Come on, guys. If people getting radiation treatments or scans like X-rays, PET scans, or CTs were actually as radioactive as you claim, half the medical staff would be dead from various cancers within five to ten years.

Laura Taylor11 said:So, I'm at Suzana Kumbrija's place right now.
It’s a real bummer... my biggest gripe is that you actually have to book an appointment ahead of time. Honestly, I’ve never had a situation so urgent that I needed to rush in right this second, so I never really knew if they could just squeeze me in. Instead, I’ve ended up waiting around for four or five days on a few different occasions.
The doctor is fine, and the nurse is alright too.
They’re nice enough. Personally, I don't stick around too long, so if you don't mind that whole ordering process, just go ahead and sign up. Honestly, I still think you should just call them and tell them exactly where it hurts—even if you have to make up a reason—just so they don't turn you away.
Where did all the good old-school doctors go? Nowadays, if you actually feel sick, you show up only to sit around waiting for two hours. 😁😁

Actually, this whole online booking thing is pretty great. From what I can tell, the goal is to get every single clinic running on this kind of system.

No doctor is going to turn away a patient if it's an emergency, regardless of whether they had an appointment. It works the exact same way with dentists—if they catch you mid-crisis, they’re going to take you in, even if you didn't book ahead.

I’ll admit, I was pretty skeptical about how this whole system works at first, but now? I'm actually impressed. A couple of times, I just showed up without an appointment because I wasn't feeling well, and they took me in without any issues. I just had to hang out in the waiting room for a bit while they finished up with the people who actually had reservations.

Nicholas King said:But look, that's missing the mark entirely. The legal requirement to report a crime only kicks in for felonies, and what we're looking at here isn't a felony. That’s the bottom line. 🙂.

And that applies to everyone—including people on this Forum. I don't get why he’s specifically targeting the moderators. 😁 If he feels some moral obligation to call it in, he can go ahead and do it himself. It reminds me of those neighbors who sit around judging each other for not calling the cops when they hear domestic violence through the walls, acting like they couldn't just pick up the phone and dial 911 themselves. It’s always easier to dump the responsibility onto someone else.

Sarah Morales90 said:Why don't you just do the right thing and report this atrocity yourself? 😳

I was actually going to ask the same thing. What's stopping someone from just printing this out, heading down to the local precinct, and filing a report? And while you're at it, let us know what the cops tell you. 😁

Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, anemia—you get the idea. It’s all those ailments tied back to vitamin and mineral deficiencies because they clearly aren't getting enough of the good stuff. Then there's the whole spectrum of cardiovascular disease...

I'd go as far as to say we're looking at various cancers, autoimmune disorders, allergies, and more if this dietary pattern keeps up long-term.

So, how's your blood pressure looking?

I get these dizzy spells sometimes. Last time, I was practically scraping against the wall before I managed to grab onto the first chair I could find—honestly thought I was going to pass out right there on the floor. But then again, they took quite a bit from me during the procedure (five big vials), and since my blood pressure is naturally low to begin with, I guess this isn't exactly a shocker.

rustydrifter10 said:There isn't an official list of PDFs. I know they aren't counted over in Politically Close or Offtopic. There might be others, but I wouldn't know which ones. Ever since I took over as admin, I haven't opened a single PDF where the posts aren't being tracked, though I can't speak to how things were handled before my time.

I don't think they get counted in the National Archives either, but I'm not positive.

If you’re confused about anything regarding osteomyelitis, go ahead and post it here. But if you’ve got a bunch of other symptoms that don't actually relate to this diagnosis, just start a separate thread. 🙂

Casey Booth3 said:Women—it's totally normal—your skin is thinner, so it shows. melloworca6—did you cure those fungal issues? St. John's Wort oil is the LAW!

Look, I know it's normal. That’s literally what I’m trying to point out. 😁 And it isn't even just about skin thickness; it depends on how the veins are positioned. Take my arms, for example. My veins there run deeper, so when I get blood drawn, they can really only use one specific vein on each arm because those are the visible ones (I mean, they *could* use others, but I won't let them dig around and poke at my arms; I tell them "just use this one" 🤣). The ones on my chest are closer to the surface, so obviously, they show more.

Where on earth did you dig up that fungus thing? 🤣 Just because I'm posting in a thread doesn't mean I'm currently suffering from it. 😛 People swear by St. John's Wort for everything under the sun, from early morning till late, and I'm sure it works—you just have to find the organic, home-grown stuff.

Yeah, I see it too—some days more than others. For instance, when I step out of a hot shower, I can practically count every single vein on my chest because they all turn blue and pop out. 😁 It’s totally normal, though; your veins are just closer to the surface of your skin, so they show up more easily. It’s the same way people notice them on their hands.

northernpilot2 said:Helping Nora is a legitimate cause, and honestly, I think the chances of anyone actually scamming the system here are pretty slim.
Every single major media outlet in the country has jumped on board, so I really don't see why there's an issue with the biggest American forum joining the movement too.
We really need to stop looking for a villain in every situation; this is just a beautiful initiative that's bringing together people who are barely scraping by themselves, all to help this little girl.

Nora also went through the Brave Child association, so I find it hard to believe there’s any fraud going on here. 🙂

jadecyclist42 said:Good grief, you clearly didn't read what I wrote, yet you're trying to lecture me??!

I think I mentioned about twenty-five times how this campaign works on the exact same principle as Nora's case.

There is a Facebook page where one of the admins is the mother herself, so you can contact her directly to ask for specifics.
A local non-profit has stepped in, and we're just waiting on the phone number for donations to help little Anastasia.
The page has nearly a million photos showing the girl's journey through the months in the hospital.
There are news articles too; I personally linked stories from major US outlets.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pomoz...ref=ts&fref=ts

The only real difference between Nora and little Anastasia is that Nora was lucky enough that her parents "know the right people," so she got much more publicity than, say, Stephanie or little Anastasia.

No, I'm not Anastasia's parent; I'm just noticing that not everyone is as well-connected or as lucky as Nora and her family.
What I really resent about the admin of Nora's page is that he wasn't able—aside from Zanetti, who probably only posted because of Mateo Kovačić's suggestion—to like or support the pages of other children in need. Once it became obvious that Nora
would raise the necessary funds, he could have at least made that gesture, especially since his page gained an insane amount of likes.
For comparison, little Stephanie had just over 10,000 likes, while Nora's page has over 80,000 as of today. That kind of exposure could have been used for other kids and pressing issues, but I guess not.

This child only has her single, very young mother, who is forced to live on $533 welfare benefits for single moms because she's renting in Washington, D.C., since she isn't originally from there, while the little girl receives treatment here and waits for a transplant in Italy.

First off, maybe tone it down a bit and watch how you talk. I've already told you that writing like this doesn't help anyone, especially not the little girl you claim to be standing up for.

Second, does that girl's mom even know someone is asking to put a global announcement on the forum? Just because she gave her info to the media doesn't mean anyone has the right to drag her story around wherever they want. And is the fundraising for the little one going through an official association?
Nora's campaign went through the Brave Child association. I assume that organization knows what they're doing and is responsible for everything collected.

Third, please stop implying that Nora's parents just have "better marketing" or whatever. It's actually pretty gross to read. Your posts aren't helping this little girl at all—if anything, they're doing the opposite. 😢

Are your blood work results—like CRP, ESR, and all that—looking normal too? Usually, those markers flag if there’s some kind of inflammation going on, though not always with this kind of stuff.

jadecyclist42, cut the melodrama. 🙄

Global announcements are usually reserved for vetted campaigns where there’s actual two-way communication and feedback. Have you actually spoken to this mother? Does she even know people are on Reddit trying to raise money for them? Is it possible to run this through a non-profit or some association so everything stays transparent?

The admins have specific responsibilities to the site as a business and to the users. If they didn't, everyone would just be using the platform to advertise, sell stuff, or solicit money constantly. I feel for you, girl, but posts like this don't help get any campaign—this one or any other—pinned to the top. It makes it look like if you're loud enough, you can bypass all the rules. That's a great attitude: "Listen to me or you're just annoying know-it-alls."

Amanda Diaz said:Who am I supposed to be explaining this to? Everyone acts according to their own conscience. Save that pathetic "taking food from their mouths" sob story for someone else. I mean, you can count those people on one hand, and usually, they're immediately canonized as saints the moment they pass away (just Google Mother Teresa). Whether you choose to share news on this forum or include a disclaimer if you haven't personally verified someone is entirely up to you.

Actually, that's not a bad idea. 🙂

Mine aren't exactly on a schedule, so I never really know when they’ll actually start. But I get some spotting a few days ahead of time, so I should be good to go once things officially kick off.😁

Of course it regenerates. 🙂

How would people even donate blood ten times if it didn't replenish? Sure, it takes a little while to get your volume back to normal, but it happens. Every single cell in the human body has its own lifespan. Here, check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood, maybe it’ll clear things up for you.

Amanda Diaz said:Why should anyone on a forum be held responsible? You shared the news; whether someone chooses to act on it or not is entirely their own business. If I start a thread claiming World War III has broken out, and some idiots on the stock market panic and tanked share prices because of it, am I the one at fault, or are those idiots? I’ve actually been messaging the administrator about this exact topic. I told her straight up that I’ve been swindled that way several times in my life. Does that mean we shouldn't give money—even if it's pocket change to me—to the next person who says they desperately need it?

Personally, I’d rather be scammed by three more people like Nora for a few cents than fail to help one little Nora who actually needs it.

Go explain that to the women on Rid who were sending cash, clothes, baby gear, toys, cosmetics, and everything else. They aren't crazy for being skeptical and refusing to believe anyone when they come begging for stuff, especially after they've found donated items being resold all over the internet, forums, or Craigslist...

And you also have to consider that during these kinds of drives, some people are literally taking food out of their own mouths just to help out. It's not like everyone has extra cash lying around that they don't need, and it's not like they aren't going to feel the sting when they realize their money went to someone who didn't deserve it.

Amanda Diaz said:If I get taken advantage of, that's on me. I don't need you lecturing me about it, thanks. Who I surround myself with and who I choose to help is my business and mine alone. Honestly, I’d much rather see a new charity drive in the news every single day than have to read about what some British heir is up to.

Look, if Reddit, the admins, or the mods are complicit in any way, then it isn't just on you—it's on all of us. 😉 Once someone gets scammed two or three times, people start getting suspicious and they just stop wanting to help altogether.

There’s been plenty of drama on this forum before, so I don't know why everyone is acting surprised that some people are being cautious.