Regarding those symptoms tied to my undefined connective tissue disorder, I’ve got swelling in my joints (especially the small ones in my fingers), dry eyes—basically no tears at all (I was diagnosed with keratoconjunctivitis sicca)—and dry mouth from a lack of saliva...
Honestly, I don't even think Sjogren is on the table for me. What's bothering me is whether it could be lupus, because Sjogren, Raynald, and thyroid issues (they haven't confirmed Hashimoto yet, but there's suspicion since my anti-Tg is borderline) can all be linked back to lupus.
I have a question for all the doctors on here, but please don't kill me for not typing out my whole report—it’s massive because I just had a full immunological workup done.
I found my latest immunology results and noticed there’s a note and a "DZ 97" comment, whereas my other similar reports don't show anything. What does DZ 97 mean? I know it’s a code, but what for?
For context, I have hypothyroidism, Raynald, and an undefined collagen disease that they suspect might be Sjogren.
edit: fine, I’ll type it out since it’s right in front of me. Reference values are in parentheses.
Immunoglobulin G - 25.40 (7.0-16.0) Immunoglobulin A - 5.71 (0.7-4.0) Immunoglobulin M - 2.56 (0.4-2.3) C3 - 0.98 (0.9-1.8) C4 - 0.06 (0.1-0.4) Circulating immune complexes - 76 (<50) Serum protein immunofixation electrophoresis - no monoclonal proteins present Cryoglobulins - none present
Arthur Lewis2 said:Hey... quick question... If you let someone else use your Medicare coverage to get a dental prosthetic, what kind of trouble could follow later, if any, assuming the owner has never used that coverage before!?
Thanks. 🙂
Jesus, how does this stuff even cross your mind? 🤦
Are you planning on scamming people out of their health insurance, social security, passports, and everything else too?
Angela Wright said:You take the seeds (one spoonful), grind them up—you can just buy the pre-ground kind at DMU—and let them sit in a glass of lukewarm water for about an hour. Strain it and drink the liquid. I see on the community forums that a lot of people find it helpful. Personally, it worked wonders for my heartburn during pregnancy. Literally, the discomfort vanished with the very first sip.
Thanks a ton. 😘
Someone close to me is starting chemo, so I wanted to check how this should be taken. 🙂 I'm hoping it helps even a little bit with the nausea.
nimbleeagle18 said:From everything I’ve heard through various stories, MRSA is hit-or-miss. For some, it’s manageable; for others, it’s a death sentence. It’s all highly individual—even how antibiotics react to it varies. Some people kick it successfully, while for others, it’s the end of the line. One thing bugs me, though: if MRSA is only a threat when your immune system is shot or when it hits the bloodstream via an open wound, how does it kill someone who was perfectly healthy before? Someone who wasn't even hospitalized or recovering from surgery? What are average, healthy people doing wrong that lets this beast overpower them?
Any bacterium is a nightmare once it hits the bloodstream. It can trigger sepsis, which is incredibly dangerous and kills a lot of people.
Nothing new here; we’re just seeing more of these bacteria everywhere. Honestly, if people would stop sprinting to the doctor every time they have a sniffle, and if doctors would quit being under so much pressure to prescribe antibiotics for every single kid who walks through the door, maybe things wouldn't be this bad.
But hey, let's just keep going down this path. We can all just die collectively from a basic case of pneumonia because every antibiotic we have left will be useless.
Alex Price34 said:She isn't being difficult, she just gets it. It's not that she lacks logic on one side or the other—she’s just completely overwhelmed right now. I would take charge here, but she’s shutting me out and went to bed...
Look, you shouldn't take advice from someone who sounds like they're rambling like a Bunche & Strebel brochure. Just call 911, describe her symptoms, and see what the professionals have to say about it.
Sure, low pressure can mean less oxygen getting to the brain, but I’d still rush her straight to the ER. This could easily be a symptom of a stroke or something just as serious.
I remember sitting in a waiting room once when this guy walked in with a nasty cut—he’d been working a construction site just down the street from the local clinic. My doctor took him in right away, cleaned up the wound, patched him up, and I think they even gave him a water or something while telling him he absolutely had to follow up with his own primary care physician.
So yeah, they definitely take patients. The real question is just which cases actually qualify.
Honestly, I haven't the slightest clue. I know they’ll take you if it’s an emergency and you aren't already one of their patients, but as for what actually qualifies as an "emergency"? Who knows. Just give it a shot. If they turn you away, you can always just head over to the ER.
I'm pasting the guide here too. If you guys have any other suggestions, just throw them out there and I'll update it.
melloworca6 said:Guidelines for asking questions about Lab Results - Opinions:
To get the most precise and accurate answers regarding your lab results interpretation, we suggest including the following when you post your data:
- complete results - many values can't be properly read if they're listed in isolation without the surrounding context. - reference ranges - if your report includes reference ranges, please include them. Different labs use different standards; a number alone doesn't mean much without knowing the specific range used by that facility. - age - you don't need to give your exact age, but a general idea like "early twenties" or "late forties" helps significantly, as normal values vary across different age groups. - reason for testing (your symptoms) - this is crucial. It’s nearly impossible for anyone to interpret your results accurately if they don't know why you were sent for testing in the first place. - brief medical history - if you have other existing health conditions, list them. It provides a much clearer picture. - other details - it's also helpful to mention if you're pregnant or dealing with similar circumstances, as that changes how results are viewed.