Austin James5 said:Greetings. I am 18 years old, and I’ve run into a bit of an issue regarding smoking. To be clear, I wouldn't call myself a smoker, but I tried a cigarette the other day and was immediately hit with dizziness and a wave of nausea. It was a Walter Wolf white, and I had smoked it on an empty stomach. Interestingly, the following day, after eating a full meal and having plenty to drink, I lit up five of them in a row and experienced that same dizziness and nausea, along with a slight headache. I was actually planning on picking up a pack of Marlboro for Christmas, but now I'm somewhat hesitant that these symptoms might return. Does anyone know which cigarettes are particularly weak—perhaps some lights? What exactly is this problem? Most of my peers are just weekend smokers, so I suppose I might end up with something like 20 sticks a week. Please, help me out. Also, is it even possible for me to get hooked on just a single pack? Thanks.
Dizziness, nausea, headaches... well, those are all fairly standard consequences of smoking. If it makes you feel that bad, I suppose you shouldn't be doing it. I doubt you'd want to spend your Christmas feeling like that.
Olivia Cook48, I am truly sorry. I know exactly how you must be feeling. 😢 In a situation like this, the only real options left are chemotherapy and radiation, since the tumor itself is inoperable due to metastasis—according to the discharge papers, there’s spread to the bones and the adrenal glands. That hemangioma on the liver shouldn't be a cause for concern, though, as those aren't malignant. When dealing with illnesses like this, bone pain usually suggests metastasis, which is typically treated with radiation. It seems quite important to understand how your mother is doing overall—is she still losing weight, or is she experiencing more intense pain?
lonejackal6 said:Not yet... how exactly am I supposed to do them? 🙂
Maybe try doing a quick Google search; you'll probably find plenty of sites offering simple exercises that don't take up much of your day. My doctor actually walked me through a few, like keeping your head perfectly still while moving your gaze up and down, left to right, then diagonally, and then closing your eyes before opening them as wide as possible for a few seconds—just repeating that cycle. It’s meant to work those eye muscles. I suppose you could see if it helps you. In my case, it did, though I should mention I don't have any vision issues per se; it was more just the constant staring at computer screens and books all day, combined with a sedentary lifestyle and a pretty poor diet, that eventually led to my eye strain and spinal issues.
lonejackal6 said:My diet consists mostly of meat, followed by various dry goods. As for vegetables, I don't really eat much besides potatoes quite frequently, though my fruit intake is decent—maybe an apple, some tangerines, things like that...
Regarding this "darkness," I'm not quite sure how to put it into words. It’s not darkness in a literal sense, but rather a heaviness in my vision, a certain weakness. It feels like those moments when a sudden wave of frailty hits you and you feel like you might collapse, except I'm not actually falling; it's just this persistent sensation hanging in my eyes. My eye pressure is fine, and my eyes are healthy otherwise—I am nearsighted, but I'll be heading in to get some glasses soon.
I experienced a similar kind of "weakness" myself, involving pain above the eyes and a real sensitivity to light... Have you tried any eye muscle exercises?
You mentioned that your diet isn't exactly something to brag about. What kind of food are we talking about here? I suppose you should consider whether you're getting enough protein. I don't quite grasp what you mean by that "darkness" sensation, though I did deal with some similar issues myself, which I eventually managed through dietary changes and exercise—assuming, of course, that your doctor has already ruled out any underlying medical conditions.
Andrew Mendoza said:No :/ And that’s exactly where the problem lies. She told me she doesn't see anything wrong there. I really doubt it's Candida—I've dealt with that before and had to take so many antifungals just to get rid of it. Being a vegetarian makes things tricky, too; it's hard to stick to a diet with zero carbs and no fruit (wtf :S). I truly don't think it's Candida because I've already used Rojazol, Canesten 2x, Plimycol, and some incredibly expensive suppositories from $56—I nearly fainted right there in the pharmacy aisle. Honestly, I think I've overdone it with all those treatments xD Now my period is coming, so I doubt I'll go back to the gynecologist anytime soon. I'll book an appointment once this is over :/ I'm feeling pretty desperate, honestly.
If there's a noticeable odor, then we aren't looking at Candida; it’s likely a bacterial issue. On what basis did she conclude that everything looked fine? Did she actually perform a Pap smear or run additional cultures? Having discharge accompanied by burning and pain is definitely not a normal state to be in. You really ought to have those tests done so the doctor can prescribe specific vaginal treatments or antibiotics based on the actual cause. Everything you've been using seems targeted toward Candida, but they won't do much against bacteria.
Andrew Mendoza said:Hey ladies! Lately, I’ve been dealing with this yellowish, pale yellow discharge that has a really unpleasant smell—plus there’s this constant discomfort and burning sensation. Sex is basically off the table right now because even just being touched hurts. My gynecologist says everything looks fine and claims it’s just inflammation, but I’ve been feeling this way for two months already. 😢 I’m currently on birth control (Lyndinette 20). Has anyone else dealt with something similar, or does anyone have advice on what my next move should be? 😢
So, your doctor didn't prescribe anything at all? You likely have some sort of bacterial infection, which usually requires specific vaginal suppositories or antibiotics depending on what the actual cause is.
wiredcanyon39 said:We finally got those unnamed ampules to use at home, and I was wondering if they should always be administered at the exact same time every day?
Are you sure the name is unnamed? Perhaps you mean unnamed?
Jamie James3 said:It’s a doctor. I suppose they wouldn't be sending me in for some random diabetes screening without reason. They'll likely draw some blood, then I'll probably have to sit there for two or three hours before they administer the glucose to see how my body reacts. Something along those lines, I guess. 🤷
Glucose levels are always checked on an empty stomach. Normal fasting values generally fall somewhere between 54 and 108 mg/dL, while post-meal levels shouldn't exceed about 140 mg/dL. Based on that, both of your results seem to fall within the acceptable range.
Where are those statistics hiding? I’m genuinely interested in finding out how many people actually survive lung carcinoma once it has spread to the bones. And just to be clear, I am not referring to that typical one-year survival window doctors usually toss around when they're discussing chemotherapy outcomes.
It has been quite a while since I last posted, so I thought I might check in... if only to offer a bit of encouragement to those currently fighting this battle and to their families. My husband is doing well; we have an appointment coming up at Jordanovac this month, though I suspect the results will be positive. It has actually been eight years since we began dealing with his non-small cell lung and trachea cancer. It was stage IV, and he didn't undergo surgery—at one point, they didn't even give him more than three months to live. So, I suppose there really aren't any rules. I wish you all plenty of patience and, naturally, courage during such difficult struggles.
There are rules, and they are exactly what was mentioned above (that three-month window); he is simply a rare exception. But truly, hats off to you!
Sam Roberts8 said:Well, thanks 🙂 I was basically clocking in from 5 to 8 every single day, so, yeah, great 🙂 I suppose I might have gone a bit overboard on occasion, though I don't think I ever exceeded 9 or 10 hours 🙂 Honestly, it feels like a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders 😂 THANK YOU 🙂
Alright, now stop making fun of me and maybe find something else to talk about, like video games or whatever
Sam Roberts8 said:Well, I did start 🙂 From June through the beginning of August, I was sitting at my computer for about five to seven hours a day, and I suppose there were a couple of occasions where I ended up glued to the screen for ten hours straight—though that only happened twice, I think. Now I’m gripped by this intense anxiety, so I guess I should ask: do you think I really need to go get checked out? And then there are people I know who are constantly on their computers for eight hours a day without a second thought.
I honestly can't quite fathom why you've developed such an overwhelming fear regarding cancer. Based strictly on what you've described—just the amount of time spent at a computer—it seems highly unlikely that you would have developed cancer from that alone.
Sam Roberts8 said:Honestly, I don't feel any pain at all right now, and since I'm finally breaking the habit, I suppose I won't be getting my hands on it again anyway. Thanks for the response. 🙂
Cancer doesn't actually cause pain, at least not initially; I suppose any discomfort usually only starts cropping up once it reaches those later stages. You might already be carrying it, though you probably haven't actually felt the impact yet. And if you do, I suppose one has to wonder what those people sitting in front of a computer screen for eight hours a day are even supposed to do about it.
Donna Fowler2 said:well, I'm scheduled for all of that, though most isn't until late November—except for the EEG, which should be happening fairly soon.
I suppose they've already run your blood work, then. How are your glucose levels looking?
Yes, I suppose it would probably be best to just head straight to the ER. They can run blood work immediately, perform a neurological exam, order a CT scan, or whatever else might be necessary.