Posts by melloworca6

ruggedfox94 said:That’s exactly what I heard too, so I called two private clinics to check... one is asking me for $533, and the other wants $667... everything else supposedly falls under Medicare... so there you have it.

So they're only covering part of the cost? 🤦

And the Secretary announced it like Medicare was footing the entire bill. Honestly, it’s disgusting. I’m sick of all of them.

Wait, didn't our illustrious Secretary of Health mention something about having contracts in place with certain private clinics? He was saying you could get those major diagnostic tests done there, all covered by Medicare. When he was talking about cutting down the lines and reducing wait times for scans, he was rambling on about that too—I just don't know if any of it actually became a reality.

Maybe try calling Medicare or just head down to the office to ask them about it yourself.

Thomas Sanchez said:I’ve been dealing with calluses on my feet for a few years now. Since I'm pretty active and constantly wearing sneakers for sports, it's become a regular thing.

The thickening is right on the ball of my foot, just below the toes—that spot that takes all the impact when you walk. Not sure how else to describe it.

I didn't really care until recently, but now it's actually starting to hurt. It's this sharp pain whenever I walk or put pressure on it.

Any advice on how to get rid of this thickened skin?

Thanks in advance!

Could it be a corn instead? Have you checked if there's a tiny black dot right in the middle of the callus?

frozenangler12 said:If I see "sugar" in a hospital lab report, does that mean I actually need to double-check things??

Check it. It's possible those results stay valid for a month. 🙂

frozenangler12 said:thanks, so I guess my 🙄
expired.

Maybe not. It really depends on what you're getting tested for and which facility you use.

For me, the immunologist wrote out a whole list of things I needed to have done at the hospital lab, and someone told me that specific referral was only good for about a month or two. 🤷

Kyle Lee7 said:On a good day, my primary care doctor sees about 60 patients, but on the rough days? It can hit 90. Don't ask me how I know... if they start adding blood draws to the mix, they might as well clock in at 4:00 AM. If you have a clinic with a lighter schedule, you're lucky; this place runs like a literal assembly line.

I’ve also figured out the rhythm of the lab work here. Since they open from 7:00 to 9:00, the sweet spot is arriving just a few minutes before 9:00. I’m always running a little behind, so when I rush in right before 9:00, there are only a couple of people ahead of me, and I’m usually done by 9:00 sharp.
One time, I actually showed up right at 7:00—heaven knows what I was thinking—and it was a total madhouse. There were over 30 people waiting!
I honestly don't get the obsession with showing up at 7:00 on the dot, or even worse, 6:45.
Yet, between 8:30 and 9:00, the place is practically empty.

The bolded part is an understatement.

It’s a total disaster where I live. All the basic tests are handled at the main community health center. They start handing out referrals from 7 to 8, but by 7:00, the pile of paperwork is already thicker than a textbook. You usually end up sitting there with hundreds of people—honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if there were over 300 during the winter—just waiting to be called. Sometimes you're stuck there for an hour and a half, maybe two.
For me, the absolute worst part is that pregnant women have to go there for bloodwork and urine samples too. They don't get any priority; they just have to sit in a waiting room packed with sick people.

Frank Rogers93 said:It’s the exact same story with the multiple sclerosis and CCSVI thread. On the first one, they just start handing out bans and shutting down anyone who doesn't follow their specific vibe. Then the second one gets locked because the mod decided on their own they're suddenly the ultimate authority. Is this just power tripping or what?

http://www.example-us-forum.com/showthread.php?t=591492&page=54

Cards get thrown on the first thread because it’s clearly the only way to shut you people up when you stubbornly ignore every warning the mods give.

What do they want? For us to act like idiots and repeat the same thing a hundred times? We tried being polite. We tried asking nicely. It didn't work.

As for the CCSVI topic, there's nothing left to say. First off, we're talking about something that hasn't been fully researched yet—even the medical experts can't agree on it. Second, you guys absolutely trashed that thread with all the constant bickering, insults, and fighting. There’s no point in reopening it. You might have to find some other corner of the internet to talk about CCSVI, because on this site, it’s a no-go.

Kyle Lee7 said:Just a few blocks away from my primary care physician, there’s a Quest Diagnostics center. It’s super convenient—you get your referral from the doctor, head over, and they get you in and out really quickly. They send all the results directly to my doctor, too. If everything looks normal, I just get a call and don't even have to swing back by the clinic unless something actually needs attention.
I honestly hope it stays this way. I mean, if things keep running this smoothly, why would they ever need to close down a facility like that??

I don't buy the idea that they're closing anything. From what I can tell, labs are staying put. You'll still be able to get bloodwork done. At least as I see it, we'll have more options—either head to a major facility or just do it through our primary care physician.🤷

Look, until now, it was a 15-day wait for blood work and about a month to get specialist referrals. I doubt anything has actually changed.

I’m guessing they’ll handle the standard stuff—blood counts, glucose, cholesterol, and all that—right at the local clinics. As for the more specialized tests that need specific storage conditions, I assume those will still be sent off to the big hospitals or major labs.

Personally, I don't see any downside here, provided they actually get organized. If they set it up like it used to be—where the clinic has dedicated hours for blood work, a specific room for it, and nurses whose sole job is drawing blood rather than juggling five hundred other tasks at once—then I'm on board.

At the end of the day, if it's a choice between dealing with those massive crowds at the main metropolitan hospital—where you're stuck in a room with 200 people coughing and sneezing all over you (which is just lovely when you're pregnant and nobody gives you priority, at least in my neck of the woods)—or just having my primary care nurse do it, I’ll take the second option every single time.

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Burning sensation in the foot
Stomach issues - gastritis, ulcers, endoscopies... *see also thread GERD [stomach distress]
Gastric bypass
Stomach - intragastric balloon
Stomach - lap-banding
Stomach - gastric sleeve resection
Gland near the ear, swollen lymph node / gland / lump under / behind / in front of the ear
Gland on the neck, lymph nodes and lumps, swollen lymph node / gland / lump on the neck
Gland in the groin, lymph nodes and lumps, swollen lymph node / gland / lump in the groin
Gallstones
Gallbladder - surgery/removal
Gallbladder and bile ducts / biliary system - issues

I don't know what you're getting at with "Z." If this is some kind of code or a typo, just get to the point. I don't have time to guess what's on your mind. Be direct.

Stuffy nose. Hard to breathe through the nose. Back to the topic. Nose surgery.
Clogged ear / ears *v. i topic: Ear inflammation., Tinnitus., Ear pain., Ear issues., Ear rinsing.
Computer glasses.
Healthcare - Shoutouts for doctors and medical staff
Staphylococcus aureus MSCT.
Sweaty hands. Back to the topic. Hyperhidrosis — excessive sweating.
Teeth - the thread for all things dentistry questions *Locked thread, read-only; on Dentistry.
Teeth - braces (+ FAQ) I *Old locked thread kept here for reading purposes only; on Dentistry.
Teeth - fixed dental appliance (+ FAQ) II *On Dentistry
Dental implants. On Dentistry.

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Vasculitis
Blood work and bruising *see also topic Lab results - opinions
Viral warts
Height and growth
High blood pressure (hypertension) *see also topics: Low blood pressure, Blood pressure - fluctuations, general questions, etc.
Vitiligo - is there a cure? [MUST READ FIRST POST!]
Chickenpox in adults *for chickenpox in children see topic Chickenpox
Dizziness / vertigo

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Bee stings, wasps, and similar pests
Tachycardia *see also topic: Heart palpitations, Heart - various questions
Sprained leg *see also topic Ankle - sprains, dislocations, injuries, pain...
Mosquito bites
Ear, earache (otalgia) / pain in the ear area
Ear - various problems
Ear, ringing/noise, tinnitus - constant day and night ringing in the ears
Ear, ear infection
Ear, clogged ear / ears
Stiff neck
Ulcerative colitis *see also topics: Crohn's disease, colonoscopy
Wisdom teeth - erupting, extraction.... *topic in dentistry
Fatigue; chronic fatigue; excessive sleepiness
Kidney inflammation
Intestinal inflammation and pain
Sore throat *see also topics: Pus throat, Tonsils, tonsil surgery (tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy)..., Spots on tonsils
Bladder infection *see also topics: Urination - frequent, painful, interrupted..., E. coli
Eye inflammation
Pneumonia
Ear infection *see also topics: Ringing/noise, Earache, Ear - problems, Clogged ear, Ear flushing
Ingrown hair
Urticaria
Ears in hair
Echocardiogram and EKG *see also topic: Heart - various questions, Preskakanje srca, Tachycardia - rapid heart rate, Heart attack

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Sleeping pills *see also topic Insomnia
Tachycardia - rapid heart rate *see also topics: Heart palpitations, Heart - various questions
Temperature, low-grade fever
Temperature, high [fever reduction]
Tennis elbow - tendon injury
Food intolerance test
Testosterone - excess, deficiency, advice, questions...
Tetanus
Tattoo (Bio)
Tattoo/ tattoo problems
Tattoo - removal
Tinnitus - constant day and night ringing in the ears *see also topics: Earache, Ear - problems, Ear infection, Clogged ear, Ear rinsing
Twitching, muscle spasms *see also topic benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS)
Jaw twitching
Topic for dentistry questions *locked topic, read only
Cornea transplant
Looking for a doctor/specialist...
Tingles on the body, legs, arms...
Pituitary tumor
Brain tumor *see also topic Glioblastoma - brain tumor

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"Bruises" - any tips for faster healing?
Thyroid issues - all the ways it messes with us (Part III) *The second part of this thread is permanently gone due to technical glitches
Thyroid issues - all the ways it messes with us - old thread, read-only mode now

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sarcoidosis seborrhea
Seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis.
benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) Back to the topic. Twitching, muscle spasms.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). *v. i topic: Diarrhea., Stomach pains.
Sinuses—issues, questions, surgery...
Systematic medical checkup.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - vol. 2
Systemic lupus erythematosus. Old thread for reading only.
Sjögren's syndrome.
Scaling and tartar removal. *topic on Dentistry
Scleroderma / Scleroderma cirmuscripta-morphea and systemic.
Ankle, ankle joint—sprains, dislocations, injuries, pain...
Scoliosis.
Elderly and infirm care - at home
Salty room / halotherapy
Gastric sleeve resection. *v. i topic: Gastric bypass., Lap-banding., Gastric balloon.
Brown spots on the face—melasma.
spermiogram genitalia
Genitalia, male - various issues [read the 1st post] Back to the topic. Testicular/scrotal issues.
Spontaneous pneumothorax.
Heart - Cardiac Surgery Corner...itis... a thread for heart surgeries.
Heart - various questions
Srce - preskakanje srca<br />
Heart, tachycardia - rapid heart rate</a><br>
<a href=']/www.forum.hr/showthread.php?t=233968" target="_blank">Heart attack / myocardial infarction[/URL]
I stepped on a sea urchin.
Staphylococcus aureus MSCT.
Stool—soft, hard, slimy, dark... *v. i topic: Constipation, hard stool., Diarrhea, colonoscopy, hemorrhoids, Blood in stool, Abdominal pain
Adult strabismus
Low-grade fever *re: Fever, high [fever reduction]
Sunbathing/sunburn
Itchy feet
Itching after showering

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Radiology and Ionizing Radiation: Exposure and Risks
Kidney Cancer *see also Support for families of patients
Colon Cancer *see also topics: Support for families of patients, hemorrhoids, colonoscopy, blood in stool
Breast Cancer *topic in Women's Health
Pancreatic Cancer *see also Support for families of patients
Ovarian Cancer *topic in Women's Health
Lung Cancer *see also Support for families of patients
Cervical Cancer *topic in Women's Health
Growth / Height
Reductil - weight loss medication
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Roaccutane *see also acne / pimple
Rhotacism - difficulty pronouncing the letter R
Spine X-rays - interpreting results
Chest X-rays - findings, opinions...

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Pacemaker *see also: Cardiac Surgery Corner, Heart - miscellaneous questions, Preskakanje srca, Tachycardia, Heart attack
Shoulder fall / shoulder injury *see also topic Shoulder pain
Piercing - problems, advice... *see also topic Ear piercing
Pilonidal sinus
"Blisters" on the body *topic Urticaria
Chin area
Thoughts on the American healthcare system
Polyneuropathy
Support for families dealing with malignant and other serious illnesses II
Support for families dealing with malignant and other serious illnesses *locked topic, read-only
Cuts, lacerations, scratches
Drowsiness; fatigue; chronic fatigue
Concussion
Increased sweating - hyperhidrosis
Heart palpitations *see also: Cardiac Surgery Corner, Heart - miscellaneous questions, Preskakanje srca, Tachycardia, Heart attack
Quitting smoking - tips, tricks and support III
Quitting smoking - tips, tricks and support II *locked topic, read-only
Quitting smoking - tips, tricks and support (1) *old topic, read-only
Broken arm
Broken leg
Ear pressure *see also: Ear pain, Ear - problems, Tinnitus, Ear infection, Clogged ear, Ear rinsing
Digestion - constipation, hard stools, poor digestion, etc. *see also topics: Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Blood in stool, Abdominal pain
Difficulty pronouncing the letter R
Difficulty pronouncing the letter S
Breathing issues *see also topics: Cough, Asthma, Pneumonia
Knee issues *see also topics: Knee pain, ACL surgery, Knee - injuries, Meniscus
Bladder / urination issues *see also topics: Escherichia coli, Bladder infection
Digestive issues *general topic; see also topics: Constipation, hard stools, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Blood in stool, Abdominal pain
Prostate issues *see also topic Prostatitis
Hearing issues
Sleep issues
Testicular / scrotum issues *see also topic Male genitalia - various problems
Eye/vision issues
Diarrhea *see also topics: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Abdominal pain
Prostate - various problems
Prostatitis
Varicose veins
Psoriasis [MUST READ FIRST POST!]
Droopy eyelids
Joint popping (clicking, snapping)
Lumbar puncture