Posts by Michael Diaz4

jadeseal7 said:Ayrton Senna at Monaco during qualifying was two seconds faster than a legend like Alain Prost in the exact same car... and let's be clear, Prost wasn't exactly Mark Webber.

We're back to Monaco 1984 again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hUWuR2Dj78

Senna, driving a machine you could compare to a modern Haas F1 Team car, was chasing down Prost for the win in the pouring rain.

Ayrton Senna at Donington 1993: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxVZIitU_18

He overtook five drivers in a single lap while racing in the rain, and honestly, the McLaren was absolute garbage that year.

Senna was a true DRIVER. Sebastian Vettel is just a driver, and there is a massive difference between those two things.

Sebastian Vettel has all the tools necessary to surpass the greatest of them all—Michael Schumacher. We’ll just have to wait and see if he actually does it. It's an uphill battle, sure, but theoretically possible. If Senna had been such a dominant force as a driver, he would have ended up at Ferrari. But he just wasn't quite on that level compared to Prost, and later, compared to Schumacher. ☕

Edward Howard2 said:The issue isn't the refs; it's the people bashing them without having a clue how the basic F1 rules actually work.

I feel like I've spent half this season explaining when a driver is actually off-track versus staying within the lines, but hey, whatever... let me break it down again using the Grosjean/Massa and Maestro/Webber examples...

Grosjean overtaking Massa


Maestro overtaking Webber


So, what's the takeaway here?
In the first shot, you see Grosjean with all four wheels way past the white line marking the edge of the track. That means he clearly left the circuit while passing Massa, which breaks FIA rules, making his penalty totally justified.

In the second shot, you see Maestro crossing the white line with maybe one or two wheels, while the other two stay on the asphalt. Per FIA regulations, that counts as being on the track, so there’s no reason for a penalty, which is why nothing happened and nobody even debated it.

Bottom line... what does one situation have to do with the other to claim the refs are being inconsistent? Absolutely nothing. 🤣

😂 Calling him "the maestro"...😂

Jason Campbell70 said:So?
Last year, while driving for Sauber, Sergio Perez finished 15 seconds ahead of Fernando Alonso.
And?

Then Alonso ended up disappointed because he didn't have enough points... And?☕

graniteharbor502 said:Sebastian Vettel simply outclassed Fernando Alonso with such ease, much like how Felipe Massa routinely let him slip away. And now, we watch as Fernando Alonso predictably lets yet another championship title slide through his fingers. Is there anything more predictable in this sport? Life truly is a beautiful thing, isn't it? 😁

Simply beautiful...😉

Raymond Thomas5 said:We’re going to need a bit of luck—and maybe a few DNFs from Seb or something to win the championship

Fernando Alonso admitted he needs his Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel to run into some trouble during the rest of the season
if he actually wants a shot at that 2013 championship.//
Maestro

Hehehehe, that's too much, especially that nickname "Maestro"...😂

Jason Campbell70 said:I'm not an Alonso fan, but I'll weigh in.

From where I'm sitting, Hulkenberg wouldn't just be "more competitive" than Alonso in this field... he'd probably have the championship locked up by September.

Forget one or two titles. 🙏

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brighttiger87 said:Can anyone tell me if it's okay to use Fact ointment during pregnancy? Has anyone here actually used it? The pharmacist gave me a totally mixed answer, saying both yes and no. 🙄I'm currently using Hemolex, but nothing seems to be working...😢 Any advice at all? Thanks.

This will be my final post on this thread. I just wanted to make sure I got an answer to you personally. The moderators won't let us tell the truth here, and crimsongull20 has even been insulting me over it. But honestly, that doesn't matter. This is for you...

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor:
niku:
-Since there aren't any specific studies available regarding
using Fact during pregnancy, your doctor will have to decide if it's appropriate.
-Fact ointment should only be used during pregnancy if strictly necessary, following a careful assessment of the benefits versus the risks to both mother and child.
-Talk to your doctor about whether you want to use Fact while breastfeeding.
-It isn't known if the active ingredients pass into breast milk.
-During breastfeeding, Fact is only prescribed if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs any potential risk to the baby.
Always consult a physician or pharmacist before taking any medication.

Here is the link:http://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-patients/patient-information-leaflets

crimsongull20 said:Michael Diaz4, this isn't about doctors, university professors, or even the people on this forum. This is about you. You first said Lidoprokt contained a corticosteroid, then you pivoted and claimed it was just lidocaine.
I have the box and the packaging right here in front of me, and yes, it definitely contains a corticosteroid alongside the lidocaine.

You can't throw out contradictions like that when dealing with facts. And once you're proven wrong, you can't just shift the blame onto doctors, professors, or your wife🤣.
That's how you lose all credibility.

Look, I'm the one with credibility here. You clearly don't have a clue. You can pick this medication up anywhere in the US, so you're holding it too. One version doesn't have a corticosteroid, while another does—and that's actually a good thing. It's like having the same brand name product available in Europe with slight variations... You just don't get it.

crimsongull20 said:Look, I’ve overheard enough nonsense from hundreds of doctors—mostly specialists and department heads—to know that just because some random MD says something, it doesn't make it gospel.

We were talking about the actual ingredients in the medication. You take the box or the pamphlet and you read what's inside.
That's really all there is to it.

Listen, I've scrolled through endless threads on various forums and read plenty of garbage, but why don't you go back and read the previous post and try to debunk those doctors... Oh wait, I forgot, everyone on these forums is an absolute expert. Clearly, nobody knows more than a keyboard warrior... 🙄 I laid everything out exactly as it happened, down to the smallest detail. People actually reached out to me for advice because I have real-world experience in this field, I don't make things up, and I don't go around attacking professionals—especially not doctors. Most importantly, this is NOT fabricated. Everything took place under the supervision of a university professor... But hey, I'm sure you know better than anyone...☕

Donna Johnson16 said:Aren't you embarrassed yet? Because I certainly am.

Here is your text from this thread dated February 25, 2011:

From September 2, 2011:

Yesterday:

Today:

And don't worry, I'm not expecting you to go out and scatter ashes over yourself.

Look, I don't have the package or the instruction manual for Lidoproct right here, so I can't recite the exact ingredients list. But I will say it again: this is the best cream for these kinds of anorectal issues. You're arguing about things you clearly don't understand... And if you want to throw ashes around, fine. At least you've finally started reading my posts... I only recommend these two specific creams because they come from a professor who is a total authority on the subject. So, it's time you actually listen... 😉
Instructions for you: read everything to the end and actually process it, rather than just skimming through with your own assumptions. ☕ Once again, I turn out to be right: the cream contains corticosteroids, which you keep insisting shouldn't be applied to the anal and anorectal area... Essentially, you're wrong. You don't understand the science, but you're trying to force your opinion anyway... It's good that you dug up my old and recent posts where everything is laid out clearly... So, when are you going to start throwing those ashes? Back in 2011, I could tell you exactly what was in Lidoproct because I had it on hand, but I don't need it now that my surgery is behind me... To reiterate, I used it constantly for 45 days straight after my procedure (and occasionally in previous years when I dealt with hemorrhoids, though nothing helped once things really went south). I went through God knows how many tubes under the recommendation of a university professor, and now you're lecturing me and everyone else saying it shouldn't be used... 😂 You aren't right. Just start scattering the ashes...☕

crimsongull20 said:There’s just no winning with you. 😁

How can you claim to know the exact formula of the old Lido... when you don't even realize that today's Lidoprokt contains corticosteroids?

Because two different doctors told me so, and later my wife—who is also a doctor—confirmed it. Is that clear enough for you? I wasn't exactly worried about what else was in there besides the lidocaine back when it was prescribed and actually working for me...

Donna Johnson16 said:Unfortunately, you are WRONG. Aside from the lidocaine, Lidoprokt also contains hydrocortisone—and that is exactly the issue I have been trying to point out this whole time.

Looking at the other posts in this thread, it’s pretty obvious you DO know there are corticosteroids in there. 🤷Who are we kidding here?

What...? Lidoprokt has hydrocortisone in it...? 😕I had no idea...🤷 But honestly, it doesn't even matter. It is hands down the best medication for prevention, dealing with hemorrhoid issues, or managing the recovery period after surgery in the anal and perianal area... I don't have any info on Lidoprokt on me right now since I haven't used it in over two years... but I know what the man said. Lidoprokt is the only thing that works for post-op relief and reducing pain from inflamed hemorrhoids... So I am certain it's good. A person wouldn't just lie and gamble with people's health by spreading falsehoods... There is actually one little trick some people don't realize, which I used successfully when my condition first started—back then, the version of Lidoprokt had a slightly different name, I can't recall exactly, but it had something similar in the title (Lido...) and I used it alongside some medicated powder... That really helped in the early stages, and then eventually everything else failed too... Don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong if you don't understand the situation (in other words, you're making excuses now, and as the old saying goes, it wasn't the gambling that got him in trouble, it was the way he tried to cover it up😁), this is definitely the best hemorrhoid cream out there, take my word for it... and you'll be eating your words soon enough.

Donna Johnson16 said:Maybe I wasn't clear enough the first time. Let's try this again.

The moderator warning in red was specifically about that medication from Canada, Lidoprokt / Lidoproct, which you all mentioned several times isn't available here in the States and contains steroids. I put that red warning up because the other mods pointed out I needed to remind everyone about the rules for the Health subforum.

The rest of my post actually has nothing to do with the moderation warning.

In the rest of the post, I'm pulling out the medications that contain only lidocaine—because those are different—and I want to emphasize that Dolokain does not have corticosteroids in it.

Just like right here:

🙂How many times do I have to say it? I am NOT talking about lidocaine. I am talking about corticosteroids.

No, no, and once again, no. Lidoprokt is a lidocaine-based medication and it doesn't have any corticosteroids in it. The equivalent drug in other countries has a similar name and the formula is practically identical... Just check it... And of course, those drugs don't contain steroids,🙂 so that's what I've been saying this whole time. You just aren't hearing me...

Emily Fisher said:She didn't really say much, just handed me a referral for a proctologist. And the waiting lists are incredibly long... so I guess my only option is to wait and just deal with it. 🙄

Then you don't have much choice but to wait your turn... Did they run any tests on you? If I understood correctly, everything was fine regarding parasites... But did they check for fungal infections? I don't think that's it because those are rare; in my opinion, it’s most likely hemorrhoids. Here is what happened with me regarding hemorrhoids. Faktu didn't work for me, but some Canadian cream—God knows which one, I just remember it had a cooling effect... I was in terrible pain, honestly, I was screaming through the night... Eventually, the pain subsided, and I was taking antibiotics too. And the itching was incredible... Those first two days were brutal, but I was just happy the pain finally stopped. It sounds exactly like what you're going through, truly... And it cleared up quickly once I used that cream (doesn't matter for this thread, but I recall it being green... 😁). A few months before that, when I had my first major flare-up, I treated the painful area with Faktu... It itched like crazy toward the end as it was healing... But I didn't scratch it and it settled down... Naturally, after many years, surgery became inevitable. Try not to irritate the area; keep it clean, and hopefully, it will be easier. Did anything actually protrude?

Paul Flores4 said:I have a question. For about a month and a half now, I've been getting this little bump—about the size of a pea—right at the opening of my anus. It comes and goes. Since I'm only 16 and the bump DISAPPEARS after a few days, could it actually be hemorrhoids?

Honestly, only a doctor can tell you for sure if those are hemorrhoids...

Emily Fisher said:Lelo... though honestly, some advice is actually useful. Look, I reached out to my doctor and explained that even after using Fact ointment, Canesten, and everything else, the itching just won't quit. I told her I've tried a hundred different creams, but she just shrugs. She basically said, "I gave you the Canesten in case it was fungal, so just keep using that." That was it. One little tube that lasts maybe a week or two... then what? Instead of scheduling more tests, she just doesn't seem to care, even though I keep telling her how hard this is to deal with. I want her to check my stool samples or whatever else is needed, but every time I need advice or help, I feel terrible because I already know what her response will be. She avoids prescribing anything meaningful. It’s not really the point here, and it ties back to that hormone discussion we had on another thread. She just dismissed it, saying everyone's hormones fluctuate constantly, and left it at that.

I have to keep buying things myself now. Of course, these creams could make things worse, but right now they're the only option—without them, it's even more unbearable. It's a disaster how many bad doctors are out there! If it weren't for this forum, I wouldn't even know about certain other creams... because frankly, my doctor is way too stingy with actual advice!!

Someone suggested I pick up some propolis ointment here on the forum... unfortunately, I searched the small town where I live today and couldn't find 😢

Michael Diaz4, when I travel to Canada, I'll try your suggestion..

Does anyone have experience with Hadens cream? Unfortunately, they don't sell it here in my area.😢

Hadens provides good cooling relief, but it didn't work for my specific situation—though that was the final stage when nothing else was helping anyway. Give it a shot, but I know of at least one other case where it failed. For some, it works... What did your doctor say regarding your hemorrhoid grade? To the moderators: I am not advertising anything. Every time you call me out, it feels like vanity and a misunderstanding; it would be senseless to penalize me. I haven't broken any rules, I'm careful about that... You all claim Dolocaine isn't allowed. That's incorrect. Dolocaine gel is regularly purchased in America; it's an American product and is on the approved medication list. It is a proven, effective, and probably the best medication for this type of issue. Anyone claiming otherwise is simply uninformed. And again, I'm stating a fact: there are hemorrhoid creams containing corticosteroids that doctors prescribe to patients; I didn't make that up. I'm saying it because some doctors actually argue that a lidocaine-based drug is the most effective for pain reduction because it's such a great anesthetic. For specifics, please read the instructions and definitely consult with medical professionals. I won't sit here and take false accusations or threats for no reason...

Donna Johnson16 said:My colleague and I both reacted to what you said above. Those were your own words. We both said no to corticosteroids. I also mentioned a few times that lidocaine has nothing to do with them since it's just an anesthetic—so please, feel free to use it and recommend it. Are we understanding each other?

You didn't write that, did you? Check post #2762.

Maybe try reading that again, along with the older posts... For the last two years, I have exclusively recommended these two lidocaine-based medications. What I wrote regarding corticosteroids was just info about how things used to be under the old doctors decades ago, back when most creams were corticosteroid-based. If that isn't the case anymore, then things have changed, but if those creams still exist, write to the Department of Health and ask them to ban them. As far as I'm concerned, a lidocaine base is the gold standard...

Are you actually reading what I write? I haven’t advertised anything, nor am I recommending corticosteroids. My suggestion is strictly about using lidocaine-based products to ease the suffering, not to provide a cure. My stance has been clear from the start: surgery is the only permanent solution. This specific gel is manufactured right here in the States and is fully approved by the FDA. I'm not talking about some quack medicine, and as I mentioned before, this isn't a steroid base—it's lidocaine. That idea about steroids probably comes from twenty years ago when most creams were formulated that way. You can't treat hemorrhoids with medication or conservative methods alone. Please, stop putting words in my mouth that I never said... Lidoproct, Dolocaine, and similar creams are used for post-op care as well as conservative management to soothe acute symptoms and reduce pain. I'd appreciate it if people would read my previous posts without bias; I'm not writing this from outside the US. I've shared this advice through private messages too, and I'm genuinely glad I could help people.

Donna Johnson16 said:It’s pretty obvious you haven't actually cured yourselves with those creams if you've been fighting this for twenty years. Corticosteroids might help calm inflammation in the short term, but long-term, they SIGNIFICANTLY worsen the condition of your skin and mucous membranes, which can lead to fissures.

Modern hemorrhoid creams don't even include corticosteroids anymore because it's a known fact that they cause harm—that isn't just my personal opinion.

And again, I am not talking about lidocaine at all.

Whether there are corticosteroids in them now or not, I really don't know.🤷 I stopped following that field because, thank God, I don't need to anymore... As for lidocaine, it’s an incredibly effective anesthetic, and I specifically said that is the only thing I recommend. I wrote all of this two years ago. Here is a quick detail regarding Dolocaine, which is a local gel: it claims to be very fast-acting, but the effects are short-lived...

Donna Johnson16 said:You guys are certainly persistent. Since we’re sharing advice for people living here (mostly in the US) and looking at things from today's perspective, let’s stick to what we know right now regarding current products and knowledge.

Fact ointment:
The active ingredients are polycrezulen and cinchocaine hydrochloride. Each gram of ointment contains 50 mg of polycrezulen and 10 mg of cinchocaine hydrochloride.
Other ingredients include disodium edetate, macrogol cetostearyl ether; butylhydroxytoluene (E321); silicon dioxide, colloidal anhydrous; macrogol 300; macrogol 1500; macrogol 400; sodium hydroxide; purified Water; edetic acid.

Hemopip plus ointment:
PETROLATUM, ADEPS LANAE, ROYAL JELLY, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT

PROKTEN® ointment:
active ingredients: aloe vera extract, chamomile extract, olive oil, Allantoin
excipients: white Vaseline, liquid Paraffinum, lanolin, zinc oxide, Peruvian balsam, vitamin E.

Hemeroprotect:
The cream contains Water, Petrolatum, Cetyl Stearyl alcohol, Ceteth-20, Stearyl alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, d-panthenol. Chamomilla recutita extract, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-glucan, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Lactic acid, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben.

Hemopropin ointment:
propolis tincture
chamomile tincture
white Vaseline (excipient)
Lanolin (excipient)

Aromara Hemo ex:
PINE CONE
TEA TREE (Melaleuca alternifolia)
CYPRESS (Cupressus sempervirens)
GERANIUM
CHAMOMILE
LAVANDIN
LEMON
MYRRH (Commiphora myrrha)
PATCHOULI
SANDALWOOD
IMPERIAL HELICHRYSUM;
BASE OILS AND MACERATES:
ST. JOHN'S WORT
BLACK CUMIN
OLIVE OIL
CALENDULA
SUNFLOWER

Hemoran ointment Herbalist MB Indianapolis
Composition: ointment, white Vaseline, beeswax, pine essential oil, St. John's Wort oil, fish oil, olive oil, calendula flower, nettle leaf, plantain, and valerian root.

That makes seven currently available preparations, none of which contain corticosteroids.

I have never used those specific ones (except for Fact, which worked only twice—once initially and then again about 15 years later when things flared up a bit; after that, never again). Actually, those are newer products, and my stance on all these creams is pretty clear: they don't provide a cure, they just offer temporary relief by treating symptoms... And when you look at generics, they are all basically the same, meaning they might only differ in their names. Most of them DO contain corticosteroids... Plus, the most proven anesthetic for the anal area is lidocaine... So, I recommend anything based on lidocaine to everyone. After battling hemorrhoids for 20 years, I can tell you that's the only thing that works, though when things get truly bad, surgery is the only real cure...

EDIT: If you are specifically looking for American medications, Dolocaine gel is top tier. It’s used for hemorrhoids, and I actually used it for massage after surgery. It contains lidocaine and is built on that base...